EcoTank L6550 Printer
A multifunction colour ink tank printer for printing, copying, scanning and faxing, with ISO speeds up to 25 p…
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A full side-by-side comparison of reference models EcoTank L6550 Printer and EcoTank L15158 Printer within the same category.
A multifunction colour ink tank printer for printing, copying, scanning and faxing, with ISO speeds up to 25 p…
Not for sale
An A3+ colour ink tank multifunction printer for printing, copying, scanning and faxing, with automatic duplex…
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| Specification | EcoTank L6550 Printer | EcoTank L15158 Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Features | ||
| Printer Functions | Print, Scan, Copy, Fax | Print, Scan, Copy, Fax |
| LCD Display | 10.9 cm/4.3-inch TFT color touchscreen | 4.3-inch, 10.9 cm color LCD touchscreen |
| Control Panel | 10.9 cm / 4.3-inch color LCD touchscreen | — |
| Quiet Mode | Yes | — |
| Printer Specifications | ||
| تقنية الطباعة | PrecisionCore Print Head | PrecisionCore Print Head |
| Printing | ||
| Print Colors | 4 | 4 |
| Ink System | Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow | Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow |
| Maximum Print Resolution | 4800 × 2400 dpi | 4800 × 1200 dpi |
| Duplex Printing | Yes (A4, plain paper) | Yes (A4/A3, plain paper) |
| Borderless Printing | Yes | Yes |
| Paper size | A4 | A3+, A3 |
| USB Direct Print | Yes | Yes |
| Print Margins | — | 3 on top, bottom, left and right mm |
| Ink | ||
| Ink Technology | Pigment ink | Pigment ink |
| Included Black Ink Yield | 4500 pages | 4500 pages |
| Included Color Ink Yield | 2800 pages | 2800 pages |
| Standard Black Ink Bottle | Epson 112 Pigment Black, C13T06C14A | Epson 009 (T06E) Black |
| Standard Colour Ink Bottles | Epson 112 Pigment Cyan C13T06C24A, Magenta C13T06C34A and Yellow C13T06C44A | Epson 009 Cyan, Magenta, Yellow |
| Replacement Black Ink Bottle Yield | 7500 pages | 7500 pages |
| Performance | ||
| Print Speed Black | 32 ppm | 32 ppm |
| Maximum Print Speed Color | 22 ppm | 32 ppm |
| ISO Print Speed Black | 25 ppm | 25 ppm |
| ISO Print Speed Color | 12 ppm | 25 ppm |
| 10×15 cm Photo Print Speed | 43 sec | 26 sec |
| First Page Out Time (Black) | 5.5 sec | 5.5 sec |
| First Page Out Time (Color) | 9.5 sec | 9 sec |
| ISO Duplex Print Speed Black | 16 ppm | 21 ppm |
| ISO Duplex Print Speed Color | 9 ppm | 21 ppm |
| Print Head | ||
| Black Nozzles | 800 | 800 |
| Nozzles Per Color | 256 | 800 |
| Minimum Droplet Size | 3.8 pl | 3.8 pl |
| Copy | ||
| ISO Copy Speed Black | 23 ppm | 23 ppm |
| ISO Copy Speed Color | 10 ppm | 10 ppm |
| Copy Resolution | 600 × 600 dpi | Input 600 × 600; Output 600 × 1200 dpi |
| Maximum Copies | 999 copies | 999 copies |
| Copy Zoom | 25-400 % | — |
| Maximum Copy Size | Legal | A3 |
| N-in-1 Copy | 2-up, 4-up | — |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | Contact Image Sensor (CIS) | Contact Image Sensor (CIS) |
| Optical Scan Resolution | 1200 × 2400 dpi | 2400 × 1200 dpi |
| Maximum Scan Area | 21.6 x 29.7 cm | 29.7 x 43.18 cm |
| Duplex Scanning | Yes | Yes |
| Scan Output Formats | BMP, JPEG, TIFF, PDF, PNG | BMP, JPEG, TIFF, PDF, PNG |
| Flatbed Scan Speed | Black: 5; Colour: 10 sec | — |
| Scan-to Features | Scan to memory device, network folder/FTP, email, computer via Epson ScanSmart, computer via WSD and cloud | Scan to USB storage, network folder/FTP, e-mail |
| Scanner Sensor Type | CIS | CIS |
| Scanner Colour Bit Depth | 48: input : 24- output bit | — |
| Scanner Grayscale Bit Depth | 16- input, 8- output bit | — |
| Scanner Black and White Bit Depth | 16- input, 1- output bit | — |
| ADF Monochrome Scan Speed | 26 ipm | 26 ipm |
| ADF Colour Scan Speed | 9 ipm | 9 ipm |
| Colour Scanning | Yes | Yes |
| Monochrome Scanning | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum Scan Resolution | — | 9600 dpi |
| Hardware Scan Resolution | — | 1200 × 2400 dpi |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless Connectivity | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Printing Services | Epson Connect (iPrint, Email Print, Remote Print Driver, Scan-to-Cloud), Apple AirPrint | Epson Connect (iPrint, Email Print, Remote Print Driver, Scan-to-Cloud), Apple AirPrint |
| Interfaces | USB, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, Ethernet | USB, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, Ethernet |
| Network Protocols | TCP/IPv4, TCP/IPv6, LPD, IPP, IPPS, Port 9100, WSD | TCP/IPv4, TCP/IPv6 |
| WLAN Security | WEP 64/128-bit, Wi-Fi Direct supports WPA2-PSK (AES), WPA2-PSK (AES), WPA2/WPA3-Enterprise, WPA3-SAE (AES) | — |
| Ethernet Connectivity | Yes | Yes |
| Supported OS | Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP; Windows Server 2003, 2008, 2012, 2016 and 2019; Mac OS X 10.6.8 or later | Windows XP SP3, Windows XP Professional x64 SP2 or later, Windows Vista, Windows 7/8/8.1/10, Windows Server 2003 SP2 or later/2003 R2/2008/2008 R2/2012/2012 R2/2016/2019, Mac OS X 10.6.8 to 10.15.x |
| Email Print | Yes | Yes |
| Network Management Tools | APIPA, BOOTP, DDNS, DHCP, HTTP, LLTD, mDNS, PING, SLP, SNMP, SNTP, WSD | APIPA, BOOTP, DDNS, DHCP, HTTP, LLTD, mDNS, PING, SLP, SNMP, SNTP, WSD |
| Wireless Frequency Bands | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| Wireless Standards | IEEE 802.11b/g/n | IEEE 802.11b/g/n |
| Paper Handling | ||
| Paper Input Capacity | 550 sheets | 250 sheets |
| Paper Output Capacity | 125 sheets | 125 sheets |
| Paper Trays | 3 tray | 3 tray |
| Supported Paper Weight | 64-255 g/m² | 64-255 g/m² |
| Automatic Document Feeder Capacity | 50 sheets | 50 sheets |
| Rear Paper Feed | Yes | Yes |
| Standard Tray Media Types | Cassette 1: plain paper and Premium Glossy Photo Paper; Cassette 2: plain paper | — |
| ADF Supported Paper Weight | 64-95 g/m² | 64-95 g/m² |
| Premium Glossy Photo Paper Output Capacity | 20 sheets | — |
| Maximum Custom Paper Length | 6000 mm | 6000 mm |
| Standard Paper Tray Capacity | 500 sheets | 500 sheets |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 50 sheets | 50 sheets |
| ADF Paper Size Range | A5, A4, B5, Letter, Legal mm | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Width | 425 mm | 515 mm |
| Depth | 500 mm | 500 mm |
| Height | 350 mm | 350 mm |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 17.5 kg | 20.7 kg |
| Printer Colour | Black | — |
| Dimensions | 425 x 500 x 350 (W × D × H) | 515 x 500 x 350 (W × D × H) |
| Power | ||
| Supply Voltage | 220-240 V | 220-240 V |
| Frequency | 50-60 Hz | 50-60 Hz |
| Ready Mode Power | 8.3 W | 9.1 W |
| Sleep Mode Power | 0.8 W | 0.8 W |
| Power Off Consumption | 0.2 W | 0.2 W |
| ENERGY STAR Support | Yes | — |
| Copying Power Consumption | 19 W | 19 W |
| Maintenance | ||
| Replaceable Maintenance Box | Yes | — |
| Fax | ||
| Fax Transmission Speed | 33.6 kbps | 33.6 kbps |
| Fax Memory | Up to 550 pages — 6 MB memory (ITU-T No. 1 chart) pages | 550 pages |
| Fax Speed Dials | 200 locations | 200 locations |
| Fax Type | Walk-up black-and-white and color fax, ITU-T Super Group 3 | Black-and-white and color fax |
| Fax Error Correction Mode | ITU-T T.30/Group 3 with Error Correction Mode | Yes |
| Fax Resolution | Monochrome: 203 x 98, 203 x 196, 203 x 392 or 406 x 392; color: 200 x 200 dpi | Black standard 8 x 3.85; Fine 8 x 7.7; Color 200 x 200 dpi |
| Fax Features | PC Fax transmit/receive, automatic redial, address book, transmit reservation, broadcast fax, polling reception, fax preview, fax to email, memory reception, fax to folder and automatic two-sided fax | — |
| Printer | ||
| Printer Category | Home Office, Office Desktop | A3+ color multifunction ink tank printer |
| Printer Language | ESC/P-R | ESC/P Raster, ESC/P-R (RHV2) |
| Product SKU | C11CJ30402 (Europe) | — |
| Software | ||
| Desktop Printing and Scanning Software | Epson ScanSmart for Windows and macOS | — |
| Environment | ||
| Operating Temperature | 10-35 °C | 10-35 °C |
| Operating Humidity | 20-80 RH, non-condensing % | 20-80 % |
| Storage Temperature | -15 to 40 after initial ink charging; -20 to 40 before initial ink charging °C | -20–40 °C |
| Storage Humidity | 5-85 RH, non-condensing % | 5-85 % |
Epson EcoTank L6550 Printer vs Epson EcoTank L15158 Printer — choose by the use case in the table (role/paper, document features, connectivity, speed).
When to pick which:
Pick Epson EcoTank L6550 Printer if you need: a control display.
Pick Epson EcoTank L15158 Printer if you need: automatic duplex, faster 10×15 cm photos (lower seconds), higher ISO print/copy speed.
10×15 cm photos: EcoTank L15158 about 26 seconds and EcoTank L6550 about 43 seconds in published figures (~17 second gap). That edge is conditional on matching quality mode, bordered printing, and test conditions — paper type alone is not enough.
Key differences:
Based on the specs table, Epson EcoTank L15158 Printer fits most office needs better thanks to: Iso Duplex Print Speed Black: 16 vs 21; Iso Duplex Print Speed Color: 9 vs 21; 1015 Cm Photo Print Speed: 43 vs 26.
Maximum dpi and ink bottle series numbers alone do not settle the buy.
Adf Colour Scan Speed: 9, Adf Monochrome Scan Speed: 26, Adf Supported Paper Weight: 64-95, Automatic Document Feeder Capacity: 50, Ethernet Connectivity: 1
Pick Epson EcoTank L6550 Printer if you need: a control display.
Pick Epson EcoTank L15158 Printer if you need: automatic duplex, faster 10×15 cm photos (lower seconds), higher ISO print/copy speed.
Paper Size: A4 vs A3+, A3
10×15 cm photos: EcoTank L15158 about 26 seconds and EcoTank L6550 about 43 seconds in published figures (~17 second gap). That edge is conditional on matching quality mode, bordered printing, and test conditions — paper type alone is not enough.
Not by themselves. Dpi alone does not prove higher quality, and bottle series is a consumables difference. Decide by role, duplex/ADF, speed, connectivity, and price.