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Epson EcoTank ET-4951 vs Epson EcoTank ET-4905

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  • 29differ
  • 36identical
  • 19known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson EcoTank ET-4951 has 7 ppm more print speed (ISO/IEC 24734) black than the Epson EcoTank ET-4905 (18 ppm vs 11 ppm). The Epson EcoTank ET-4951 has 3 ppm more print speed (ISO/IEC 24734) colour than the Epson EcoTank ET-4905 (9 ppm vs 6 ppm). The Epson EcoTank ET-4905 has 1.5 s more time to first page (black, normal) than the Epson EcoTank ET-4951 (10 s vs 8.5 s). Duplex printing mode: Auto on the Epson EcoTank ET-4951, Manual on the Epson EcoTank ET-4905. Maximum resolution: 4800 x 1200 DPI on the Epson EcoTank ET-4951, 5760 x 1440 DPI on the Epson EcoTank ET-4905.

  • Duplex printing mode
    • EcoTank ET-4951:Auto
    • EcoTank ET-4905:Manual
  • Maximum resolution
    • EcoTank ET-4951:4800 x 1200 DPI
    • EcoTank ET-4905:5760 x 1440 DPI
  • Print speed (ISO/IEC 24734) black
    • EcoTank ET-4951:18 ppm
    • EcoTank ET-4905:11 ppm
  • Print speed (ISO/IEC 24734) colour
    • EcoTank ET-4951:9 ppm
    • EcoTank ET-4905:6 ppm
  • Time to first page (black, normal)
    • EcoTank ET-4951:8.5 s
    • EcoTank ET-4905:10 s
  • Time to first page (colour, normal)
    • EcoTank ET-4951:13.5 s
    • EcoTank ET-4905:16 s
  • Total input capacity
    • EcoTank ET-4951:250 sheets
    • EcoTank ET-4905:100 sheets
  • Paper tray media types
    • EcoTank ET-4951:Plain paper, Envelopes
    • EcoTank ET-4905:Envelopes

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Comparison of C11CL40408CA, C11CL59409CA
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EcoTank ET-4951

Model C11CL40408CA

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EcoTank ET-4905

Model C11CL59409CA

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Printing6 differ
Duplex printing modeDiffersAutoManual
Maximum resolutionDiffers4800 x 1200 DPI5760 x 1440 DPI
Print speed (ISO/IEC 24734) blackDiffers18 ppm11 ppm
Print speed (ISO/IEC 24734) colourDiffers9 ppm6 ppm
Duplex print speed (ISO/IEC 24734, A4) blackKnown for one7 ppmUnknown — not stated by the source
Duplex print speed (ISO/IEC 24734, A4) colourKnown for one5 ppmUnknown — not stated by the source
Time to first page (black, normal)Differs8.5 s10 s
Time to first page (colour, normal)Differs13.5 s16 s
Copyingidentical
Copy speedKnown for oneUp to12 ipm Black, Up to5 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
Duplex scan speed (A4/Letter, black): up toKnown for one3.5 ppmUnknown — not stated by the source
Duplex scan speed (A4/Letter, colour): up toKnown for one3.5 ppmUnknown — not stated by the source
Scan speed (black, normal quality)Differs5 ipm with ADF scan 9 sec. with flatbed scan4.5 ipm with ADF scan 12 sec. with flatbed scan
Scan speed (colour, normal quality)Differs5 ipm with ADF scan 21 sec. with flatbed scan4.5 ipm with ADF scan 29 sec. with flatbed scan
Faxidentical
Error Correction Mode (ECM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Featuresidentical
Maximum duty cycleKnown for one1600 pages per monthUnknown — not stated by the source
Input & output capacity1 differ
Total input capacityDiffers250 sheets100 sheets
Total number of input traysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Paper handling2 differ
Paper tray media typesDiffersPlain paper, EnvelopesEnvelopes
Non-ISO print media sizesDiffersLetterLetter, Legal
Network1 differ
Mobile printing technologiesDiffersApple AirPrint, Epson Smart Panel, Epson Connect, Epson Email Print, Epson Remote Print, Epson Scan to CloudApple AirPrint, Epson Smart Panel, Epson Connect, Epson Email Print, Epson Remote Print, Mopria Print Service
Design1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers6.1 cm (2.4")3.71 cm (1.46")
Control typeKnown for oneTouchUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
DepthDiffers347 mm317 mm
HeightDiffers240 mm224 mm
WeightDiffers7.3 kg5.5 kg
Packaging data3 differ
Package widthDiffers415 mm395 mm
Package depthDiffers510 mm460 mm
Package weightDiffers10.9 kg7.65 kg
Technical details2 differ
Box contentsDiffers1 set of ink (1x 127ml BK, 3x 70ml CMY) + Extra Black, Main unit, Power cable, Quick Setup Guide, Warranty document4 x 65ml individual ink bottles (Bk, C,Y,M), Main unit, Power cable, Setup guide, Warranty document
Colours capacityDiffersBlack [127ml], Cyan [70ml], Yellow [70ml], Magenta [70ml]Black [65ml], Cyan [65ml], Yellow [65ml], Magenta [65ml]
Other features8 differ
Printing methodKnown for oneEpson PrecisionCoreUnknown — not stated by the source
Standard input traysKnown for one250-sheet paper trayUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsDiffersMac OS X 10.9.5 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, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2Mac 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 oneESC/P-RUnknown — not stated by the source
InterfaceDiffersUSB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi Direct, Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac(Wi-Fi 5)/k/v/rUSB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi Direct, Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11b/g/n(Wi-Fi 4)/k/v/r
Colour printing technologyDiffersPigment black and Dye colour InksDye Ink
Ink dropDiffers3.3 pl3 pl
Page yield high capacity (black & white)Differs15,100 pages3,600 pages
Page yield high capacity (colour)Differs5,500 pages6,500 pages
Print head nozzlesDiffers400 Nozzles Black, 128 Nozzles per Color180 Nozzles Black, 59 Nozzles per Color
Print speedDiffers35 pages/min Monochrome (plain paper 75 g/m²), 23 pages/min Colour (plain paper 75 g/m²)33 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 headKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEpson Micro PiezoTM print head
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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