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Epson WorkForce Enterprise AM-C550z vs Epson EcoTank ET-4905

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  • 54specifications compared
  • 37differ
  • 17identical
  • 52known for one product only

Key differences

  • Duplex printing mode
    • WorkForce Enterprise AM-C550z:Auto
    • EcoTank ET-4905:Manual
  • Maximum resolution
    • WorkForce Enterprise AM-C550z:600 x 1200 DPI
    • EcoTank ET-4905:5760 x 1440 DPI
  • Print speed (ISO/IEC 24734) black
    • WorkForce Enterprise AM-C550z:55 ppm
    • EcoTank ET-4905:11 ppm
  • Print speed (ISO/IEC 24734) colour
    • WorkForce Enterprise AM-C550z:55 ppm
    • EcoTank ET-4905:6 ppm
  • Time to first page (black, normal)
    • WorkForce Enterprise AM-C550z:5.5 s
    • EcoTank ET-4905:10 s
  • Time to first page (colour, normal)
    • WorkForce Enterprise AM-C550z:5.5 s
    • EcoTank ET-4905:16 s
  • Optical scanning resolution
    • WorkForce Enterprise AM-C550z:600 x 600 DPI
    • EcoTank ET-4905:1200 x 2400 DPI
  • Fax memory
    • WorkForce Enterprise AM-C550z:6 MB
    • EcoTank ET-4905:100 pages

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Comparison of C11CL29401BZ, C11CL59409CA
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EcoTank ET-4905

Model C11CL59409CA

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Printing6 differ
Duplex printingYesYes
Duplex printing modeDiffersAutoManual
Maximum resolutionDiffers600 x 1200 DPI5760 x 1440 DPI
Print speed (ISO/IEC 24734) blackDiffers55 ppm11 ppm
Print speed (ISO/IEC 24734) colourDiffers55 ppm6 ppm
Duplex print speed (ISO/IEC 24734, A4) blackKnown for one55 ppmUnknown — not stated by the source
Duplex print speed (ISO/IEC 24734, A4) colourKnown for one55 ppmUnknown — not stated by the source
Time to first page (black, normal)Differs5.5 s10 s
Time to first page (colour, normal)Differs5.5 s16 s
Borderless printingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Copyingidentical
Maximum copy resolutionKnown for one600 x 600 DPIUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum copy sizeKnown for oneA4Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one9999 copiesUnknown — not stated by the source
Copier resizeKnown for one25 - 400%Unknown — not stated by the source
Copy speedKnown for oneUp to55 ipm Black, Up to55 ipm Colour; *Simplex ADF 600 x 600 dpi (ISO/ IEC 24735)Unknown — not stated by the source
Scanning2 differ
Duplex scanningKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical scanning resolutionDiffers600 x 600 DPI1200 x 2400 DPI
Scan technologyCISCIS
Scan toKnown for oneE-mail, USB, Network folder, FTP, PCUnknown — not stated by the source
Image formats supportedDiffersBMP, JPEG, TIFF, MTIFF, PNGBMP, JPEG, PICT, TIFF, MTIFF, PNG
Document formats supportedPDFPDF
Linear scan speed (metric)Known for one50 ipm ( Monochrome, Single-sided, 300 dpi, ADF ) * Scanning in accordance with ISO/IEC 17991; 50 ipm ( Colour, Single-sided, 300 dpi, ADF ) * Scanning in accordance with ISO/IEC 17991; 100 ipm ( Monochrome, Double-sided, 300 dpi, ADF ) * Scanning in accordance with ISO/IEC 17991; 100 ipm ( Colour,Unknown — not stated by the source
Minimum scan sizeKnown for one215 mm x 355 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Scan speed (black, normal quality)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.5 ipm with ADF scan 12 sec. with flatbed scan
Scan speed (colour, normal quality)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.5 ipm with ADF scan 29 sec. with flatbed scan
Fax3 differ
FaxingColour faxingColour faxing
Fax transmission speed3 sec/page3 sec/page
Modem speed33.6 Kbit/s33.6 Kbit/s
Fax memoryDiffers6 MB100 pages
Auto-redialingYesYes
Fax speed dialing (max numbers)Differs2000100
Fax forwarding toDiffersE-mail, Folder, PCPC
Error Correction Mode (ECM)YesYes
Features1 differ
Maximum duty cycleKnown for one384000 pages per monthUnknown — not stated by the source
Recommended duty cycleKnown for one0 - 30000 pages per monthUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of print cartridges44
Country of originDiffersIndonesiaPhilippines
Printing coloursKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYellow, Magenta, Cyan, Black
Input & output capacity2 differ
Total output capacityDiffers300 sheets30 sheets
Multi-Purpose trayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Multi-Purpose tray input capacityKnown for one100 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Auto document feeder (ADF)YesYes
Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacityDiffers100 sheets30 sheets
Maximum input capacityKnown for one2100 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Total number of input traysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Total input capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 sheets
Paper handling4 differ
Paper tray media typesDiffersPlain paper, EnvelopesEnvelopes
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)A4, A5, A6A4, A5, A6
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)B6, B5B6, B5
Envelopes sizesDiffers10, DL, C6, C4, C510, DL, C6
Photo paper sizesDiffers14.8x10 cm10x15,13x18 cm
Paper tray media weightDiffers52 - 250 g/m²64 - 300 g/m²
Additional paper traysKnown for one500-Sheet paper tray, 2 x 500-Sheet paper tray, CabinetUnknown — not stated by the source
Non-ISO print media sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLetter, Legal
Ports & interfacesidentical
Direct printingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Security algorithmsDiffersHTTPS, SNMPv3, SNMP, IPSec, 256-bit AES, SSL/TLS, WPA3, WPA2, TLS, 64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA2-PSK, WPA3-SAE, WPA2-Enterprise64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA2-PSK, WPA3-SAE
Management protocolsKnown for oneSNMP, HTTP, DHCP, BOOTP, APIPA, DDNS, mDNS, SNTP, SLP, WSD, LLTD, Ping, TCP/IPv4, TCP/IPv6, IPSec, IEEE 802.1X, SNMP 2.0c, SNMP 3.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Mobile printing technologiesDiffersApple AirPrint, Epson Smart Panel, Epson Connect, Epson Email Print, Epson Remote Print, Epson Scan to Cloud, Mopria Print Service, Google Cloud PrintApple AirPrint, Epson Smart Panel, Epson Connect, Epson Email Print, Epson Remote Print, Mopria Print Service
Network printing methodsKnown for oneLPR, IPP, LPD, Port 9100, WSD, TCP/IPv4, TCP/IPv6, IPSec, IPPS, Bonjour/Airprint, SMB 2.0, SMB 3.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Security featuresKnown for oneTLS, TLS V1.1, TLS V1.2, TLS V1.3, SSL, SNMP, SNMP V3, IPSec, IPv6, HTTPs, AES-256, WPA2, WPA3, TMP (Trusted Platform Module), PIN code Release, Image Overwrite, User Authorisation, LDAP, IEEE802, SSL/TLS, Panel Admin ModeUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Internal memoryKnown for one8192 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal storage capacityKnown for one320 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for one56.2 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Market positioningHome & officeHome & office
Built-in displayYesYes
Display diagonalDiffers25.7 cm (10.1")3.71 cm (1.46")
Control typeKnown for oneTouchUnknown — not stated by the source
Colour displayYesYes
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Poweridentical
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers722 mm375 mm
DepthDiffers517 mm317 mm
HeightDiffers795 mm224 mm
WeightDiffers77.4 kg5.5 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers670 mm395 mm
Package depthDiffers720 mm460 mm
Package heightDiffers1070 mm325 mm
Package weightDiffers85 kg7.65 kg
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneDocument Capture Pro, Epson Device Admin, Epson Scan 2, Epson SmartPanel, EpsonNet ConfigUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical details1 differ
Box contentsDiffersInitialization Ink Supply Units, Warranty Documents4 x 65ml individual ink bottles (Bk, C,Y,M), Main unit, Power cable, Setup guide, Warranty document
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.
Colours capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack [65ml], Cyan [65ml], Yellow [65ml], Magenta [65ml]
Other features7 differ
Printing methodKnown for oneEpson PrecisionCoreUnknown — not stated by the source
Standard input traysKnown for one500-Sheet paper trayUnknown — not stated by the source
All-in-one functionsDiffersScan, Copy, PrintScan, Copy, Fax, Print
Compatible operating systemsDiffersMac OS 11. x, Mac OS 12. x, Mac OS X 10.11.x or later, Windows 10 (32/64 bit), Windows 11, Windows 7 (32/64 bit), Windows 8 (32/64 bit), Windows 8.1 (32/64 bit), Windows Server 2008 (32/64bit), Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012 (64bit), Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, WindowsMac 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
EmulationsKnown for onePCL5c, PCL5e, PCL6, PostScript 3, ESC/P-R, ESC/PageUnknown — not stated by the source
InterfaceDiffersEthernet Interface (1000 Base-T/ 100-Base TX/ 10-Base-T), USB 3.0, Wi-Fi Direct (optional), USB host, Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (optional)USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi Direct, Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11b/g/n(Wi-Fi 4)/k/v/r
Print headDiffersPrecisionCoreTM Micro TFP printheadEpson Micro PiezoTM print head
Supported network protocolsKnown for oneHTTPS, IPv4, IPv6, SNMPUnknown — not stated by the source
Colour printing technologyDiffersDURABriteTM ProDye Ink
Custom media sizesKnown for oneMin139.7x 210 mm to Max215.9x 355.6 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Ink dropDiffers3.8 pl, With Variable-Sized Droplet Technology3 pl
Optional softwareKnown for oneMopriaUnknown — not stated by the source
Print head nozzlesDiffers5,784 Nozzles Black, 5,784 Nozzles per Color180 Nozzles Black, 59 Nozzles per Color
Printer featuresKnown for oneTouchscreen, Direct Print, Direct print from USB, Nozzle Verification TechnologyUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of usersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 user(s)
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 speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source33 pages/min Monochrome (plain paper 75 g/m&sup2;), 15 pages/min Colour (plain paper 75 g/m&sup2;), 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
Logistics dataidentical
Products per pallet layerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 pc(s)
Products per palletKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 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 source36 pc(s)

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