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⁦EcoTank ST-C5000 Printer⁩

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Specifications

Specification ⁦EcoTank L6550 Printer⁩ ⁦EcoTank ST-C5000 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 color touchscreen⁩
Control Panel ⁦10.9 cm/4.3-inch color touchscreen control panel⁩ ⁦4.3-inch color touchscreen with power, home, help and output-tray buttons and fax-received indicator⁩
Quiet Mode Yes —
Printer Specifications
تقنية الطباعة Epson PrecisionCore Epson PrecisionCore
Printing
Print Colors 4 4
Ink System Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow
Maximum Print Resolution ⁦4800 × 2400 dpi⁩ ⁦4800 x 1200 dpi⁩
Duplex Printing Automatic Automatic
Borderless Printing Yes —
Paper size ⁦A4⁩ ⁦A4⁩
USB Direct Print Yes Yes
Print Margins — ⁦3 minimum on top, bottom, left and right for single sheets mm⁩
Ink
Ink Technology Pigment ink Pigment ink
Included Black Ink Yield ⁦4500 pages⁩ ⁦12000 pages⁩
Included Color Ink Yield ⁦2800 pages⁩ ⁦8800 pages⁩
Standard Black Ink Bottle ⁦Epson 112 Pigment Black, C13T06C14A⁩ —
Standard Colour Ink Bottles ⁦Epson 112 Pigment Cyan C13T06C24A, Magenta C13T06C34A and Yellow C13T06C44A⁩ —
Replacement Black Ink Bottle Yield ⁦7500 pages⁩ ⁦7500 pages⁩
Performance
Print Speed Black ⁦32 ppm⁩ ⁦25 ppm⁩
Maximum Print Speed Color ⁦22 ppm⁩ ⁦25 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 —
First Page Out Time (Black) ⁦5.5 sec⁩ —
First Page Out Time (Color) ⁦9.5 sec⁩ —
ISO Duplex Print Speed Black ⁦16 ppm⁩ —
ISO Duplex Print Speed Color ⁦9 ppm⁩ —
Recommended Monthly Volume — ⁦3300 pages⁩
Maximum Monthly Duty Cycle — ⁦50000 pages⁩
Print Head
Black Nozzles 800 —
Nozzles Per Color 256 —
Minimum Droplet Size ⁦3.8 pl⁩ —
Copy
ISO Copy Speed Black ⁦23 ppm⁩ ⁦23 ppm⁩
ISO Copy Speed Color ⁦10 ppm⁩ —
Copy Resolution ⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩ —
Maximum Copies ⁦999 copies⁩ —
Copy Zoom 25-400 % —
Maximum Copy Size Legal —
N-in-1 Copy ⁦2-up, 4-up⁩ —
Scanning
Scanner Type Flatbed color image scanner Color flatbed scanner with Automatic Document Feeder
Optical Scan Resolution ⁦1200 x 2400 dpi⁩ ⁦1200 x 2400 dpi⁩
Maximum Scan Area ⁦21.6 x 29.7 cm⁩ ⁦21.6 x 29.7 via ADF; A4/Letter via flatbed cm⁩
Duplex Scanning Yes Yes
Scan Output Formats 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 —
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-bit input / 8-bit output bit⁩
Scanner Black and White Bit Depth ⁦16- input, 1- output bit⁩ ⁦16-bit input / 1-bit output bit⁩
ADF Monochrome Scan Speed ⁦26 ipm⁩ —
ADF Colour Scan Speed ⁦9 ipm⁩ —
Colour Scanning Yes Yes
Monochrome Scanning Yes Yes
Maximum Scan Resolution ⁦1200 x 2400 dpi⁩ —
Hardware Scan Resolution ⁦1200 x 2400 dpi⁩ —
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Yes Yes
Wi-Fi Direct Yes Yes
Mobile Printing Services Apple AirPrint, Epson Email Print, Epson iPrint, Epson Smart Panel, Mopria Print Service, Remote Print Driver, Scan to Cloud Epson Connect, Apple AirPrint, Mopria Print Service, Epson Print Enabler, Wi-Fi Direct
Interfaces ⁦USB 2.0, USB Host, Ethernet 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct⁩ ⁦Hi-Speed USB, USB Host, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, Gigabit Ethernet, RJ-11 fax line, RJ-11 telephone⁩
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)⁩ ⁦WEP 64/128-bit, WPA2-PSK (AES), WPA/WPA2 Personal, WPA3-SAE (AES), WPA2/WPA3-Enterprise; Wi-Fi Direct supports WPA2-PSK (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 11, Windows 10, Windows 8.x, Windows 7, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2016 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003; macOS 10.15.x, macOS 10.14.x, macOS 10.13.x, OS X 10.11.x, OS X 10.10.x, OS X 10.9.x, OS X 10.8.x, OS X 10.7.x, OS X 10.6.8⁩
Email Print Yes —
Network Management Tools APIPA, BOOTP, DDNS, DHCP, HTTP, LLTD, mDNS, PING, SLP, SNMP, SNTP, WSD —
Wireless Frequency Bands ⁦2.4 and 5 GHz⁩ ⁦2.4 and 5 GHz⁩
Wireless Standards ⁦IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac⁩ ⁦IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac⁩
Compatibility
Chromebook Native Print — Yes
Paper Handling
Paper Input Capacity ⁦550 sheets⁩ ⁦500 sheets⁩
Paper Output Capacity ⁦125 sheets⁩ —
Paper Trays ⁦3 tray⁩ ⁦2 tray⁩
Supported Paper Weight ⁦64-255 g/m²⁩ ⁦64–256 for paper; 75–100 for envelopes 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 Plain paper, Epson photo paper, and envelopes
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 —
Multipurpose Tray Capacity ⁦50 sheets⁩ —
ADF Paper Size Range ⁦A5, A4, B5, Letter, Legal mm⁩ —
Dimensions
Width ⁦425 mm⁩ ⁦425 mm⁩
Depth ⁦500 mm⁩ ⁦500 mm⁩
Height ⁦350 mm⁩ ⁦350 mm⁩
Physical
Weight ⁦17.5 kg⁩ ⁦17.8 kg⁩
Printer Colour Black White and Black
Power
Supply Voltage ⁦220-240 V⁩ ⁦100–240 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 ⁦0.15 W⁩
Standalone Copying Power Consumption ⁦19 W⁩ ⁦19 W⁩
ENERGY STAR Support Yes Yes
Copying Power Consumption ⁦19 W⁩ —
Maintenance
Replaceable Maintenance Box Yes Yes
Fax
Fax Transmission Speed ⁦33.6 kbps⁩ ⁦Up to 33.6 kbps⁩
Fax Memory ⁦550/6 pages / MB⁩ ⁦Up to 550 pages / MB⁩
Fax Speed Dials ⁦Up to 200 numbers and 199 groups⁩ —
Fax Type ⁦Walk-up black-and-white and color fax, ITU-T Super Group 3⁩ ⁦ITU-T Super Group 3 color and monochrome fax⁩
Fax Error Correction Mode ⁦ITU-T T.30/Group 3 with Error Correction Mode⁩ —
Fax Resolution ⁦Monochrome: 203 x 98, 203 x 196, 203 x 392 or 406 x 392; color: 200 x 200 dpi⁩ ⁦Monochrome: Standard 203 x 98, Fine 203 x 196, Super Fine 203 x 392, Ultra Fine 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 —
Printer
Printer Category Home Office, Office Desktop Color office multifunction refillable ink-tank printer
Printer Language ESC/P-R Epson Standard (ESC/P-R)
Printer Memory — ⁦2048 MB⁩
Product SKU ⁦C11CJ30402 (Europe)⁩ ⁦C11CJ29203⁩
Software
Desktop Printing and Scanning Software Epson ScanSmart for Windows and macOS ⁦Epson Printer Driver, Epson Scan 2⁩
Environment
Operating Temperature ⁦10-35 °C⁩ ⁦10–35 °C⁩
Operating Humidity ⁦20-80 RH, non-condensing %⁩ ⁦20–80% RH, non-condensing %⁩
Storage Temperature ⁦-15 to 40 after initial ink charging; -20 to 40 before initial ink charging °C⁩ ⁦-20 to 40; maximum one month at 40 °C⁩
Storage Humidity ⁦5-85 RH, non-condensing %⁩ ⁦5–85% RH, non-condensing %⁩
Package Contents
Package Contents — Printer, initial ink bottles, power cord, setup guide, and software/documentation

Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?

Choose Epson EcoTank L6550 Printer if you need:

  • لوحة التحكم: 10.9 cm / 4.3-inch color LCD touchscreen vs 4.3-inch color touchscreen with power, home, help and output-tray buttons and fax-received indicator
  • الطباعة عبر البريد الإلكتروني: Yes vs No
  • واجهات الاتصال: USB 2.0, USB Host, Ethernet 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct vs Hi-Speed USB, USB Host, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, Gigabit Ethernet, RJ-11 fax line, RJ-11 telephone

Choose Epson EcoTank ST-C5000 Printer if you need:

  • دعم Chromebook Native Print: Yes vs No
  • إنتاجية الحبر الأسود المرفق: 12000 pages vs 4500 صفحة

Overall, Epson EcoTank ST-C5000 Printer leads on the measurable paired differences. The choice still depends on use if a specific trait of Epson EcoTank L6550 Printer is what you need.

What Is the Difference Between Epson EcoTank L6550 Printer and Epson EcoTank ST-C5000 Printer?

Both models share specifications such as العمق, الطباعة على الوجهين, المسح الضوئي على الوجهين.

The main differences: دعم Chromebook Native Print: Yes vs No; لوحة التحكم: 10.9 cm / 4.3-inch color LCD touchscreen vs 4.3-inch color touchscreen with power, home, help and output-tray buttons and fax-received indicator; الطباعة عبر البريد الإلكتروني: Yes vs No; إنتاجية الحبر الأسود المرفق: 12000 pages vs 4500 صفحة; واجهات الاتصال: USB 2.0, USB Host, Ethernet 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct vs Hi-Speed USB, USB Host, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, Gigabit Ethernet, RJ-11 fax line, RJ-11 telephone. Some specifications appear on one side only; that is missing data, not a win.

Epson EcoTank L6550 Printer may suit users who need its confirmed advantages, while Epson EcoTank ST-C5000 Printer benefits those who need its paired strengths. Both models are reference pages for comparison, not direct store listings here.

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