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 M3170 Printer within the same category.
EcoTank M3170 Printer
Included Black Ink Yield
An Epson EcoTank M3170 tank printer for users comparing models within the ink tank printer category before mak…
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| Specification | EcoTank L6550 Printer | EcoTank M3170 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 | 2.4-inch / 6.1 cm color touchscreen |
| Control Panel | 10.9 cm / 4.3-inch color LCD touchscreen | 6.1 cm color touchscreen |
| Quiet Mode | Yes | — |
| Printer Specifications | ||
| تقنية الطباعة | PrecisionCore Print Head | PrecisionCore Print Head |
| Printing | ||
| Print Colors | 4 | 1 |
| Ink System | Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow | Black |
| Maximum Print Resolution | 4800 × 2400 dpi | 1200 × 2400 dpi |
| Duplex Printing | Yes (A4, plain paper) | Automatic |
| Borderless Printing | Yes | — |
| Paper size | A4 | A4 |
| USB Direct Print | Yes | — |
| Print Margins | — | 3 top, bottom, left and right on plain paper mm |
| Ink | ||
| Ink Technology | Pigment ink | Pigment ink |
| Included Black Ink Yield | 4500 pages | 11000 pages |
| Included Color Ink Yield | 2800 pages | — |
| Standard Black Ink Bottle | Epson 112 Pigment Black, C13T06C14A | Epson 110 Pigment Black, C13T03P14A |
| Standard Colour Ink Bottles | Epson 112 Pigment Cyan C13T06C24A, Magenta C13T06C34A and Yellow C13T06C44A | — |
| Replacement Black Ink Bottle Yield | 7500 pages | 6000 pages |
| Performance | ||
| Print Speed Black | 32 ppm | 39 ppm |
| Maximum Print Speed Color | 22 ppm | — |
| ISO Print Speed Black | 25 ppm | 20 ppm |
| ISO Print Speed Color | 12 ppm | — |
| 10×15 cm Photo Print Speed | 43 sec | — |
| First Page Out Time (Black) | 5.5 sec | 6 sec |
| First Page Out Time (Color) | 9.5 sec | — |
| ISO Duplex Print Speed Black | 16 ppm | 9 ppm |
| ISO Duplex Print Speed Color | 9 ppm | — |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | — | 20000 pages |
| Maximum Monthly Duty Cycle | — | 20000 pages |
| Print Head | ||
| Black Nozzles | 800 | 400 |
| Nozzles Per Color | 256 | — |
| Minimum Droplet Size | 3.8 pl | 2.8 pl |
| Copy | ||
| ISO Copy Speed Black | 23 ppm | 17 ppm |
| ISO Copy Speed Color | 10 ppm | — |
| Copy Resolution | 600 × 600 dpi | 600 × 600 dpi |
| Maximum Copies | 999 copies | 99 copies |
| Copy Zoom | 25-400 % | 25-400 % |
| Maximum Copy Size | Legal | A4 |
| N-in-1 Copy | 2-up, 4-up | — |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | Contact Image Sensor (CIS) | Flatbed color image scanner |
| Optical Scan Resolution | 1200 × 2400 dpi | 1200 × 2400 dpi |
| Maximum Scan Area | 21.6 x 29.7 cm | 21.6 x 29.7 cm |
| Duplex Scanning | Yes | — |
| Scan Output Formats | BMP, JPEG, TIFF, PDF, PNG | BMP, JPEG, PICT, TIFF, PDF, PNG |
| Flatbed Scan Speed | Black: 5; Colour: 10 sec | Black: 12; Colour: 27 sec |
| Scan-to Features | Scan to memory device, network folder/FTP, email, computer via Epson ScanSmart, computer via WSD and cloud | — |
| Scanner Sensor Type | CIS | CIS |
| Scanner Colour Bit Depth | 48: input : 24- output bit | 48: input : 24- output bit |
| Scanner Grayscale Bit Depth | 16- input, 8- output bit | 16- input, 8- output bit |
| Scanner Black and White Bit Depth | 16- input, 1- output bit | 16- input, 1- output bit |
| ADF Monochrome Scan Speed | 26 ipm | 7 ipm |
| ADF Colour Scan Speed | 9 ipm | 7 ipm |
| Colour Scanning | Yes | Yes |
| Monochrome Scanning | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum Scan Resolution | — | 9600 interpolated 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 (Epson iPrint, Email Print, Remote Print Driver, Scan-to-Cloud), Apple AirPrint, Mopria Print Service |
| Interfaces | USB, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, Ethernet | USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Network Protocols | TCP/IPv4, TCP/IPv6, LPD, IPP, IPPS, Port 9100, WSD | — |
| 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 | Mac OS X 10.6.8 or later, Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Vista, Windows XP SP3, Windows XP Professional x64 Edition SP2, Windows Server 2003 R2 x64, Windows Server 2008 32/64-bit, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012 64-bit, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016 |
| Email Print | Yes | Yes |
| Network Management Tools | APIPA, BOOTP, DDNS, DHCP, HTTP, LLTD, mDNS, PING, SLP, SNMP, SNTP, WSD | — |
| Wireless Frequency Bands | 2.4 GHz | — |
| Wireless Standards | IEEE 802.11b/g/n | — |
| Paper Handling | ||
| Paper Input Capacity | 550 sheets | 250 sheets |
| Paper Output Capacity | 125 sheets | 100 sheets |
| Paper Trays | 3 tray | 1 tray |
| Supported Paper Weight | 64-255 g/m² | 64-256 g/m² |
| Automatic Document Feeder Capacity | 50 sheets | 35 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 | — |
| Standard Paper Tray Capacity | 500 sheets | 250 sheets |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 50 sheets | — |
| ADF Paper Size Range | A5, A4, B5, Letter, Legal mm | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Width | 425 mm | 375 mm |
| Depth | 500 mm | 347 mm |
| Height | 350 mm | 346 mm |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 17.5 kg | 7.3 kg |
| Printer Colour | Black | White |
| Dimensions | 425 x 500 x 350 (W × D × H) | 375 x 347 x 346 (W × D × H) |
| Power | ||
| Supply Voltage | 220-240 V | 100-240 V |
| Frequency | 50-60 Hz | 50-60 Hz |
| Ready Mode Power | 8.3 W | 5.4 W |
| Sleep Mode Power | 0.8 W | 0.9 W |
| Power Off Consumption | 0.2 W | 0.2 W |
| Printing Power Consumption | — | 13 W |
| ENERGY STAR Support | Yes | — |
| Copying Power Consumption | 19 W | 12 W |
| Maintenance | ||
| Replaceable Maintenance Box | Yes | 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 | 180 pages |
| Fax Speed Dials | 200 | 100 |
| Fax Type | Walk-up black-and-white and color fax, ITU-T Super Group 3 | Walk-up Black/White, Color |
| Fax Error Correction Mode | ITU-T T.30/Group 3 with Error Correction Mode | ITU Group 3 with ECM |
| Fax Resolution | Monochrome: 203 x 98, 203 x 196, 203 x 392 or 406 x 392; 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 | PC Fax, Auto Redial, Address Book, Broadcast Fax, Fax Preview, Polling Reception |
| Printer | ||
| Printer Category | Home Office, Office Desktop | Home Office, Office Desktop, Office Workgroup |
| Printer Language | ESC/P-R | ESC/P-R |
| Product SKU | C11CJ30402 (Europe) | C11CG92404BY |
| Software | ||
| Desktop Printing and Scanning Software | Epson ScanSmart for Windows and macOS | — |
| Environment | ||
| Operating Temperature | 10-35 °C | — |
| Operating Humidity | 20-80 RH, non-condensing % | — |
| Storage Temperature | -15 to 40 after initial ink charging; -20 to 40 before initial ink charging °C | — |
| Storage Humidity | 5-85 RH, non-condensing % | — |
| Noise | ||
| Printing Sound Pressure | — | 56 dB(A) |
Summary: which fits better?
Epson EcoTank L6550 Printer vs Epson EcoTank M3170 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: automatic duplex, higher ISO print/copy speed, a control display.
Pick Epson EcoTank M3170 Printer if you need: automatic duplex, higher ink yield, ADF or clearer scan/copy in the table.
Key differences:
- Printer Category: Home Office, Office Desktop vs Home Office, Office Desktop, Office Workgroup
- Duplex Printing: Yes (A4, plain paper) vs Automatic
- Iso Duplex Print Speed Black: 16 vs 9
- Scanner Type: Contact Image Sensor (CIS) vs Flatbed color image scanner
- Included Black Ink Yield: 4500 vs 11000
Based on the specs table, Epson EcoTank L6550 Printer fits most office needs better thanks to: Iso Duplex Print Speed Black: 16 vs 9; Automatic Document Feeder Capacity: 50 vs 35; Iso Print Speed Black: 25 vs 20.
Maximum dpi and ink bottle series numbers alone do not settle the buy.
What differs?
Material differences (most important first)
- Printer Category: Home Office, Office Desktop vs Home Office, Office Desktop, Office Workgroup
- Duplex Printing: Yes (A4, plain paper) vs Automatic
- Iso Duplex Print Speed Black: 16 vs 9
- Scanner Type: Contact Image Sensor (CIS) vs Flatbed color image scanner
- Included Black Ink Yield: 4500 vs 11000
- Adf Colour Scan Speed: 9 vs 7
- Adf Monochrome Scan Speed: 26 vs 7
- Automatic Document Feeder Capacity: 50 vs 35
Minor deltas
- Height: 350 vs 346
One-sided data (missing ≠ unsupported)
- Duplex Scanning: 1 vs Not listed
Similarities
Adf Supported Paper Weight: 64-95, Ethernet Connectivity: 1, Ink Technology: Pigment ink, Interfaces: USB, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, Ethernet, Paper Size: A4
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Frequently asked questions — EvoLink
Pick Epson EcoTank L6550 Printer if you need: automatic duplex, higher ISO print/copy speed, a control display.
Pick Epson EcoTank M3170 Printer if you need: automatic duplex, higher ink yield, ADF or clearer scan/copy in the table.
Printer Category: Home Office, Office Desktop vs Home Office, Office Desktop, Office Workgroup
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.
References
- https://www.epson.eu/en_EU/products/printers/inkjet/consumer/ecotank-l6550/p/29234
- https://www.epson.eu/en_EU/products/printers/inkjet/consumer/ecotank-m3170-a4-multifunction-mono-wi-fi-ink-tank-printer-with-adf/p/23148
- https://download.epson.com.sg/product_brochures/ink_tank_system/EIN/EN/Epson_M1170_M2170_M3170.pdf