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Canon PIXMA G4170 Inkjet A4 vs Epson EcoTank ET-2915

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  • 28specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 13identical
  • 91known for one product only

Key differences

The Canon PIXMA G4170 Inkjet A4 has 56 mm more width than the Epson EcoTank ET-2915 (417 mm vs 361 mm). The Canon PIXMA G4170 Inkjet A4 has 239 mm more depth than the Epson EcoTank ET-2915 (556 mm vs 317 mm). The Canon PIXMA G4170 Inkjet A4 has 107 mm more height than the Epson EcoTank ET-2915 (269 mm vs 162 mm). Maximum resolution: 4800 x 1200 DPI on the Canon PIXMA G4170 Inkjet A4, 5760 x 1440 DPI on the Epson EcoTank ET-2915. Optical scanning resolution: 600 x 1200 DPI on the Canon PIXMA G4170 Inkjet A4, 1200 x 2400 DPI on the Epson EcoTank ET-2915.

  • Maximum resolution
    • PIXMA G4170 Inkjet A4:4800 x 1200 DPI
    • EcoTank ET-2915:5760 x 1440 DPI
  • Optical scanning resolution
    • PIXMA G4170 Inkjet A4:600 x 1200 DPI
    • EcoTank ET-2915:1200 x 2400 DPI
  • Printing colours
    • PIXMA G4170 Inkjet A4:Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow
    • EcoTank ET-2915:Yellow, Magenta, Cyan, Black
  • Country of origin
    • PIXMA G4170 Inkjet A4:Vietnam
    • EcoTank ET-2915:Philippines
  • ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)
    • PIXMA G4170 Inkjet A4:B5
    • EcoTank ET-2915:B6, B5
  • Non-ISO print media sizes
    • PIXMA G4170 Inkjet A4:Executive, Legal, Letter
    • EcoTank ET-2915:Letter, Legal
  • Envelopes sizes
    • PIXMA G4170 Inkjet A4:C5, Com-10, DL
    • EcoTank ET-2915:10, DL, C6
  • Paper tray media weight
    • PIXMA G4170 Inkjet A4:64 - 105 g/m²
    • EcoTank ET-2915:64 - 300 g/m²

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Printing1 differ
Print technologyKnown for oneInkjetUnknown — not stated by the source
PrintingKnown for oneColour printingUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionDiffers4800 x 1200 DPI5760 x 1440 DPI
Time to first page (black, normal)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 s
Time to first page (colour, normal)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 s
Copyingidentical
CopyingKnown for oneColour copyingUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one99 copiesUnknown — not stated by the source
Copier resizeKnown for one25 - 400%Unknown — not stated by the source
N-in-1 copy functionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
N-in-1 copy function (N=)Known for one2, 4Unknown — not stated by the source
Scanning1 differ
ScanningKnown for oneColour scanningUnknown — not stated by the source
Duplex scanningKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical scanning resolutionDiffers600 x 1200 DPI1200 x 2400 DPI
Scanner typeKnown for oneFlatbed & ADF scannerUnknown — not stated by the source
Scan toKnown for oneCloudUnknown — not stated by the source
Input colour depthKnown for one16 bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Output colour depthKnown for one8 bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Input greyscale depthKnown for one16 bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Output greyscale depthKnown for one8 bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Image formats supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBMP, JPEG, PICT, TIFF, MTIFF, PNG
Document formats supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePDF
Scan speed (black, normal quality)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11 sec. with flatbed scan
Scan speed (colour, normal quality)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source28 sec. with flatbed scan
Faxidentical
FaxingKnown for oneColour faxingUnknown — not stated by the source
Fax resolution (black)Known for one300 x 300 DPIUnknown — not stated by the source
Fax resolution (colour)Known for one200 x 200 DPIUnknown — not stated by the source
Modem speedKnown for one33.6 Kbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Fax memoryKnown for one50 pagesUnknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Duplex functionsKnown for onePrintUnknown — not stated by the source
Ink tank systemKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Printing coloursDiffersBlack, Cyan, Magenta, YellowYellow, Magenta, Cyan, Black
Country of originDiffersVietnamPhilippines
Replacement cartridgesKnown for oneGI-51 PGBK, GI-51 C, GI-51 M, GI-51 YUnknown — not stated by the source
Input & output capacityidentical
Auto document feeder (ADF)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacityKnown for one35 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Total output capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 sheets
Paper handling5 differ
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeKnown for oneA4Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print sizeKnown for one216 x 1200 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper tray media typesDiffersEnvelopes, Glossy paper, High resolution paper, Iron-On Transfers, Matte paper, Photo paper, Plain paper, Semi-glossy paperEnvelopes
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)DiffersB5B6, B5
Non-ISO print media sizesDiffersExecutive, Legal, LetterLetter, Legal
Envelopes sizesDiffersC5, Com-10, DL10, DL, C6
Photo paper sizes (imperial)Known for one3.5x3.5,4x6,5x5,5x7,7x10,8x10,8.5x11Unknown — not stated by the source
Borderless printing media sizesKnown for oneA4, Letter, 8.9x8.9, 10x15, B5Unknown — not stated by the source
Custom media lengthKnown for one89 - 1200 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Custom media widthKnown for one55 - 216 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper tray media weightDiffers64 - 105 g/m²64 - 300 g/m²
Photo paper sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10x15,13x18 cm
Ports & interfacesidentical
Direct printingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB connectorKnown for oneUSB Type-BUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Wi-FiKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Unknown — not stated by the source
Security algorithmsDiffersWEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA2-PSK, WPA3-SAE
Mobile printing technologiesDiffersApple AirPrint, Mopria Print Service, PIXMA Cloud LinkApple AirPrint, Epson Smart Panel, Epson Connect, Epson Email Print, Epson Remote Print, Mopria Print Service
Designidentical
Built-in displayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DisplayKnown for oneLCDUnknown — not stated by the source
Display diagonalKnown for one3.43 cm (1.35")Unknown — not stated by the source
Colour displayKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (copying)Known for one15 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one1 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (off)Known for one0.1 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Energy Star Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC)Known for one0.16 kWh/weekUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 10, Windows 11, Windows 8.1Unknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneMac OS X 10.15 Catalina, Mac OS X 10.15.3 Catalina, Mac OS X 10.2 Jaguar, Mac OS X 10.3 Panther, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks, Mac OS X 11.0 Big Sur, Mac OS X 12.0 MontereyUnknown — not stated by the source
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022Unknown — not stated by the source
Mobile operating systems supportedKnown for oneAndroid, iOSUnknown — not stated by the source
Other operating systems supportedKnown for oneChromeOSUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers417 mm361 mm
DepthDiffers556 mm317 mm
HeightDiffers269 mm162 mm
WeightDiffers7.2 kg4.1 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Cartridge(s) includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Included cartridge capacity (black)Known for one6000 pagesUnknown — not stated by the source
Included cartridge capacity (CMY)Known for one7700 pagesUnknown — not stated by the source
Included cartridge capacity (economy mode, black)Known for one7600 pagesUnknown — not stated by the source
Included cartridge capacity (economy mode, CMY)Known for one8100 pagesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Warranty periodKnown for one2 year(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of usersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 user(s)
All-in-one functionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceScan, Copy, Print
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMac OS X 10.9.5 or later, Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2008 (32/64bit), Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012 (64bit), Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022, Windows Server 2025
InterfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB, Wi-Fi Direct, Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11b/g/n(Wi-Fi 4)/k/v/r
Print headKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEpson Micro PiezoTM print head
Colour printing technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDye Ink
Ink dropKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 pl
Page yield high capacity (black & white)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3,600 pages
Page yield high capacity (colour)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6,500 pages
Print head nozzlesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source180 Nozzles Black, 59 Nozzles per Color
Print speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source33 pages/min Monochrome (plain paper 75 g/m²), 15 pages/min Colour (plain paper 75 g/m²), 27 Seconds per 10 x 15 cm photo (Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper)
Print speed (colour, normal quality, 10 x 15 photo)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 pages/min Colour
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source395 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source445 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source260 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.17 kg
Quantity per packKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Technical detailsidentical
Safety warningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceContains 1,2-benzisothiazol-3(2H)-one. May produce an allergic reaction.<br>Contains 2,4,7,9-tetramethyldec-5-yne-4,7-diol. May produce an allergic reaction.<br>Always follow the information on the product label.
Box contentsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 x 65ml individual ink bottles (Bk, C,Y,M), Main unit, Power cable, Setup guide, Warranty document
Colours capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack [65ml], Cyan [65ml], Yellow [65ml], Magenta [65ml]
Logistics dataidentical
Products per pallet layerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 pc(s)
Products per palletKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source48 pc(s)

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