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Epson EcoTank ET-4951 vs HP Smart Tank 5100 All-in-One Printer

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  • 10identical
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Key differences

The Epson EcoTank ET-4951 has 6 ppm more print speed (ISO/IEC 24734) black than the HP Smart Tank 5100 All-in-One Printer (18 ppm vs 12 ppm). The Epson EcoTank ET-4951 has 4 ppm more print speed (ISO/IEC 24734) colour than the HP Smart Tank 5100 All-in-One Printer (9 ppm vs 5 ppm). The HP Smart Tank 5100 All-in-One Printer has 5.5 s more time to first page (black, normal) than the Epson EcoTank ET-4951 (14 s vs 8.5 s). Duplex printing mode: Auto on the Epson EcoTank ET-4951, Manual on the HP Smart Tank 5100 All-in-One Printer. Optical scanning resolution: 1200 x 2400 DPI on the Epson EcoTank ET-4951, 1200 x 1200 DPI on the HP Smart Tank 5100 All-in-One Printer.

  • Duplex printing mode
    • EcoTank ET-4951:Auto
    • Smart Tank 5100 All-in-One Printer:Manual
  • Print speed (ISO/IEC 24734) black
    • EcoTank ET-4951:18 ppm
    • Smart Tank 5100 All-in-One Printer:12 ppm
  • Print speed (ISO/IEC 24734) colour
    • EcoTank ET-4951:9 ppm
    • Smart Tank 5100 All-in-One Printer:5 ppm
  • Time to first page (black, normal)
    • EcoTank ET-4951:8.5 s
    • Smart Tank 5100 All-in-One Printer:14 s
  • Time to first page (colour, normal)
    • EcoTank ET-4951:13.5 s
    • Smart Tank 5100 All-in-One Printer:21 s
  • Optical scanning resolution
    • EcoTank ET-4951:1200 x 2400 DPI
    • Smart Tank 5100 All-in-One Printer:1200 x 1200 DPI
  • Maximum duty cycle
    • EcoTank ET-4951:1600 pages per month
    • Smart Tank 5100 All-in-One Printer:3000 pages per month
  • Printing colours
    • EcoTank ET-4951:Yellow, Magenta, Cyan, Black
    • Smart Tank 5100 All-in-One Printer:Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow

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Comparison of C11CL40408CA, Smart Tank 5100 All-in-One Printer
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EcoTank ET-4951

Model C11CL40408CA

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Printing5 differ
Print technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceThermal inkjet
PrintingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceColour printing
Duplex printingYesYes
Duplex printing modeDiffersAutoManual
Maximum resolution4800 x 1200 DPI4800 x 1200 DPI
Print resolution colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4800 x 1200 DPI
Print resolution blackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1200 x 1200 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 ppm
Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 ppm
Print speed (black, draft quality, A4/US Letter)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22 ppm
Print speed (colour, draft quality, A4/US Letter)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 ppm
Print speed (ISO/IEC 24734) blackDiffers18 ppm12 ppm
Print speed (ISO/IEC 24734) colourDiffers9 ppm5 ppm
Time to first page (black, normal)Differs8.5 s14 s
Time to first page (colour, normal)Differs13.5 s21 s
Borderless printingYesYes
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
Copyingidentical
CopyingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceColour copying
Maximum number of copiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source99 copies
ID-card copy functionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Auto fit functionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
ScanningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceColour scanning
Optical scanning resolutionDiffers1200 x 2400 DPI1200 x 1200 DPI
Maximum scan resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1200 x 1200 DPI
Maximum scan areaKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source216 x 297 mm
Scan technologyCISCIS
Scan toKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSoftware
Image formats supportedDiffersBMP, JPEG, PICT, TIFF, MTIFF, PNGJPG, PNG, TIFF
Document formats supportedPDFPDF
Input colour depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 bit
Greyscale levelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256
Scan driversKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTWAIN
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)Known for one5 ipm with ADF scan 9 sec. with flatbed scanUnknown — not stated by the source
Scan speed (colour, normal quality)Known for one5 ipm with ADF scan 21 sec. with flatbed scanUnknown — not stated by the source
Features3 differ
Maximum duty cycleDiffers1600 pages per month3000 pages per month
Recommended duty cycleKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source400 - 800 pages per month
Digital senderKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of print cartridges44
Printing coloursDiffersYellow, Magenta, Cyan, BlackBlack, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow
Page description languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePCL 3 GUI, PCLm, URF
All-In-One-multitaskingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Country of originDiffersPhilippinesChina
HP segmentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHome
Input & output capacity1 differ
Total number of input traysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Total input capacityDiffers250 sheets100 sheets
Total output capacity30 sheets30 sheets
Maximum number of input traysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Maximum input capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 sheets
Maximum output capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 sheets
Auto document feeder (ADF)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacityKnown for one30 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling6 differ
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA4
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source216 x 355 mm
Paper tray media typesDiffersPlain paper, EnvelopesPlain paper, Glossy paper, Photo paper, Matte paper, Envelopes
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)DiffersA4, A5, A6A4, A6
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)DiffersB6, B5B5
Non-ISO print media sizesDiffersLetterLegal
Envelopes sizesDiffers10, DL, C6B5, DL
Borderless printing media sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA4, Letter
Custom media lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source127 - 355.6 mm
Custom media widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source88.9 - 215.9 mm
Paper tray media weightDiffers64 - 300 g/m²60 - 300 g/m²
Envelope feederKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Photo paper sizesKnown for one10x15,13x18 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Direct printingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi DirectKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mobile printing technologiesDiffersApple AirPrint, Epson Smart Panel, Epson Connect, Epson Email Print, Epson Remote Print, Epson Scan to CloudMopria Print Service, Apple AirPrint
Security algorithmsKnown for one64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA2-PSK, WPA3-SAEUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 MB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 MB
Built-in processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source980 MHz
Sound power level (printing)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.4 dB
Design3 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackGrey
Colour nameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLight basalt
Built-in displayYesYes
DisplayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLCD
Display diagonalDiffers6.1 cm (2.4")3.05 cm (1.2")
Control typeDiffersTouchButtons
Colour displayYesYes
Market positioningKnown for oneHome & officeUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (ready)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.023 W
Power consumption (sleep)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.096 W
Power consumption (off)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.109 W
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50/60 Hz
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
Brand-specific featuresidentical
HP Security toolsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
HP GTIN (EAN/UPC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source199896787734
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 10, Windows 11
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMac OS X 10.15 Catalina, Mac OS X 10.15.3 Catalina, Mac OS X 11.0 Big Sur, Mac OS X 12.0 Monterey, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura, Mac OS X 14.0 Sonoma, MacOS
Operational conditionsidentical
Non-operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 4572 m
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-40 - 60 °C
Recommended humidity operating rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 80%
Recommended operating temperature range (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 - 30 °C
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCISPR 32 2015+A1:2019 Class B/EN 55032:2015+A11:2020 Class B; CISPR 24:2010 +A1:2015/EN 55024:2010 +A1:2015; CISPR 35:2016/EN 55035:2017+A11:2020; EN IEC 61000-3-2:2019; EN 61000-3-2:2014; EN 61000-3-3:2013 +A1:2019; EN 301 489-1 V2.2.3; EN 301 489-17 V3.2.4; FCC CFR 47 Part 15; ICES-003, Issue 7; V
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR, EPEAT Silver
Sustainable technologies and materialsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45% post-consumer recycled plastic; ENERGY STAR certified; EPEAT registered
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers375 mm434.7 mm
DepthDiffers347 mm361.5 mm
HeightDiffers240 mm157.3 mm
WeightDiffers7.3 kg5.03 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers415 mm495 mm
Package depthDiffers510 mm198 mm
Package heightDiffers325 mm478 mm
Package weightDiffers10.9 kg7.2 kg
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cartridge(s) includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Included cartridge capacity (black)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6300 pages
Included cartridge capacity (CMY)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6500 pages
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP Printer Software
Technical details1 differ
Master (outer) cases per pallet layerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 pc(s)
Box contentsDiffers1 set of ink (1x 127ml BK, 3x 70ml CMY) + Extra Black, Main unit, Power cable, Quick Setup Guide, Warranty documentHP Smart Tank 5100 All-in-One Printer; HP 32XL Black Original Ink Bottle (135ml); HP 31 Cyan Original Ink Bottle (50ml); HP 31 Magenta Original Ink Bottle (50ml); HP 31 Yellow Original Ink Bottle (50ml); HP Black Printhead; HP Tri-color Printhead; Setup Guide, Reference Guide, Ink Caution flyer; Reg
Safety warningKnown for oneContains 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.Unknown — not stated by the source
Colours capacityKnown for oneBlack [127ml], Cyan [70ml], Yellow [70ml], Magenta [70ml]Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Pallet gross weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source432 kg
Layers per palletKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 pc(s)
Products per palletKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 pc(s)
Other features2 differ
Number of usersDiffers4 user(s)3 user(s)
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 2Windows 11; Windows 10; macOS 10.15 Catalina; macOS 11 Big Sur; macOS 12 Monterey; macOS 13 Ventura; macOS 14 Sonoma; macOS 15 Sequoia
Manufacturer warrantyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOne-year or 30,000 pages limited hardware warranty, whichever is earlier from the date of purchase. For more info please visit us at http://support.hp.com
Number of print headsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
PictBridgeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceInternal built in
Recommended system requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 11; Windows 10; 1 GHz processor; 2 GB SSD; Internet. macOS Tahoe 26; macOS Sequoia 15; macOS Sonoma 14; 2 GB SSD; Internet.
Electromagnetic compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCISPR 32 2015+A1:2019 Class B/EN 55032:2015+A11:2020 Class B; CISPR 24:2010 +A1:2015/EN 55024:2010 +A1:2015; CISPR 35:2016/EN 55035:2017+A11:2020; EN IEC 61000-3-2:2019; EN 61000-3-2:2014; EN 61000-3-3:2013 +A1:2019; EN 301 489-1 V2.2.3; EN 301 489-17 V3.2.4; FCC CFR 47 Part 15; ICES-003, Issue 7; V
Custom media sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source88.9 x 127 to 215.9 x 355.6 mm
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1200 x 1000 x 2390 mm
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1218.9 x 1016 x 2389.9 mm (48 x 40 x 94.1")
Pallet weight (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source430.9 kg (950 lbs)
UNSPSC-codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source43212110
Printing methodKnown for oneEpson PrecisionCoreUnknown — not stated by the source
Standard input traysKnown for one250-sheet paper trayUnknown — not stated by the source
All-in-one functionsKnown for oneScan, Copy, Fax, PrintUnknown — not stated by the source
EmulationsKnown for oneESC/P-RUnknown — not stated by the source
InterfaceKnown for oneUSB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi Direct, Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac(Wi-Fi 5)/k/v/rUnknown — not stated by the source
Colour printing technologyKnown for onePigment black and Dye colour InksUnknown — not stated by the source
Ink dropKnown for one3.3 plUnknown — not stated by the source
Page yield high capacity (black & white)Known for one15,100 pagesUnknown — not stated by the source
Page yield high capacity (colour)Known for one5,500 pagesUnknown — not stated by the source
Print head nozzlesKnown for one400 Nozzles Black, 128 Nozzles per ColorUnknown — not stated by the source
Print speedKnown for one35 pages/min Monochrome (plain paper 75 g/m&sup2;), 23 pages/min Colour (plain paper 75 g/m&sup2;)Unknown — not stated by the source
Faxidentical
FaxingKnown for oneColour faxingUnknown — not stated by the source
Fax transmission speedKnown for one3 sec/pageUnknown — not stated by the source
Modem speedKnown for one33.6 Kbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Fax memoryKnown for one100 pagesUnknown — not stated by the source
Auto-redialingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Fax speed dialing (max numbers)Known for one100Unknown — not stated by the source
Fax forwarding toKnown for onePCUnknown — not stated by the source

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