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Epson EcoTank ET-4905 vs Epson ECOTANK ET-15000 17/30PPM A4/A3 USB 5.760X1.440DPI

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  • 26identical
  • 18known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson ECOTANK ET-15000 17/30PPM A4/A3 USB 5.760X1.440DPI has 6 ppm more print speed (ISO/IEC 24734) black than the Epson EcoTank ET-4905 (17 ppm vs 11 ppm). The Epson ECOTANK ET-15000 17/30PPM A4/A3 USB 5.760X1.440DPI 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-15000 17/30PPM A4/A3 USB 5.760X1.440DPI has 170 sheets more total input capacity than the Epson EcoTank ET-4905 (270 sheets vs 100 sheets). Duplex printing mode: Manual on the Epson EcoTank ET-4905, Auto on the Epson ECOTANK ET-15000 17/30PPM A4/A3 USB 5.760X1.440DPI. Maximum resolution: 5760 x 1440 DPI on the Epson EcoTank ET-4905, 4800 x 1200 DPI on the Epson ECOTANK ET-15000 17/30PPM A4/A3 USB 5.760X1.440DPI.

  • Duplex printing mode
    • EcoTank ET-4905:Manual
    • ECOTANK ET-15000 17/30PPM A4/A3 USB 5.760X1.440DPI:Auto
  • Maximum resolution
    • EcoTank ET-4905:5760 x 1440 DPI
    • ECOTANK ET-15000 17/30PPM A4/A3 USB 5.760X1.440DPI:4800 x 1200 DPI
  • Print speed (ISO/IEC 24734) black
    • EcoTank ET-4905:11 ppm
    • ECOTANK ET-15000 17/30PPM A4/A3 USB 5.760X1.440DPI:17 ppm
  • Print speed (ISO/IEC 24734) colour
    • EcoTank ET-4905:6 ppm
    • ECOTANK ET-15000 17/30PPM A4/A3 USB 5.760X1.440DPI:9 ppm
  • Total input capacity
    • EcoTank ET-4905:100 sheets
    • ECOTANK ET-15000 17/30PPM A4/A3 USB 5.760X1.440DPI:270 sheets
  • Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacity
    • EcoTank ET-4905:30 sheets
    • ECOTANK ET-15000 17/30PPM A4/A3 USB 5.760X1.440DPI:35 sheets
  • Paper tray media types
    • EcoTank ET-4905:Envelopes
    • ECOTANK ET-15000 17/30PPM A4/A3 USB 5.760X1.440DPI:Plain paper, Envelopes
  • ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)
    • EcoTank ET-4905:A4, A5, A6
    • ECOTANK ET-15000 17/30PPM A4/A3 USB 5.760X1.440DPI:A3+, A3, A4, A5, A6

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Comparison of C11CL59409CA, ECOTANK ET-15000 17/30PPM A4/A3 USB 5.760X1.440DPI
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EcoTank ET-4905

Model C11CL59409CA

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Printing4 differ
Duplex printingYesYes
Duplex printing modeDiffersManualAuto
Maximum resolutionDiffers5760 x 1440 DPI4800 x 1200 DPI
Print speed (ISO/IEC 24734) blackDiffers11 ppm17 ppm
Print speed (ISO/IEC 24734) colourDiffers6 ppm9 ppm
Time to first page (black, normal)Known for one10 sUnknown — not stated by the source
Time to first page (colour, normal)Known for one16 sUnknown — not stated by the source
Borderless printingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Duplex print speed (ISO/IEC 24734, A4) blackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7 ppm
Duplex print speed (ISO/IEC 24734, A4) colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 ppm
Scanning2 differ
Optical scanning resolution1200 x 2400 DPI1200 x 2400 DPI
Scan technologyCISCIS
Image formats supportedBMP, JPEG, PICT, TIFF, MTIFF, PNGBMP, JPEG, PICT, TIFF, MTIFF, PNG
Document formats supportedPDFPDF
Scan speed (black, normal quality)Differs4.5 ipm with ADF scan 12 sec. with flatbed scan5 ipm with ADF scan 13 sec. with flatbed scan
Scan speed (colour, normal quality)Differs4.5 ipm with ADF scan 29 sec. with flatbed scan5 ipm with ADF scan 28 sec. with flatbed scan
Faxidentical
FaxingColour faxingColour faxing
Fax transmission speed3 sec/page3 sec/page
Modem speed33.6 Kbit/s33.6 Kbit/s
Fax memory100 pages100 pages
Auto-redialingYesYes
Fax speed dialing (max numbers)100100
Fax forwarding toPCPC
Error Correction Mode (ECM)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Number of print cartridgesKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Printing coloursYellow, Magenta, Cyan, BlackYellow, Magenta, Cyan, Black
Country of originPhilippinesPhilippines
Input & output capacity2 differ
Total number of input trays11
Total input capacityDiffers100 sheets270 sheets
Total output capacity30 sheets30 sheets
Auto document feeder (ADF)YesYes
Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacityDiffers30 sheets35 sheets
Paper handling5 differ
Paper tray media typesDiffersEnvelopesPlain paper, Envelopes
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)DiffersA4, A5, A6A3+, A3, A4, A5, A6
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)DiffersB6, B5B6, B5, B4
Non-ISO print media sizesLetter, LegalLetter, Legal
Envelopes sizesDiffers10, DL, C610, DL, C6, C4
Photo paper sizesDiffers10x15,13x18 cm10x15,13x18,20x25
Paper tray media weightKnown for one64 - 300 g/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Security algorithmsDiffers64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA2-PSK, WPA3-SAE64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA2-PSK
Mobile printing technologiesDiffersApple AirPrint, Epson Smart Panel, Epson Connect, Epson Email Print, Epson Remote Print, Mopria Print ServiceApple AirPrint, Epson Smart Panel, Epson Connect, Epson iPrint, Epson Email Print, Epson Remote Print, Epson Scan to Cloud, Mopria Print Service
Design1 differ
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Market positioningHome & officeHome & office
Built-in displayYesYes
Display diagonalDiffers3.71 cm (1.46")6.81 cm (2.68")
Colour displayYesYes
Control typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTouch
Poweridentical
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers375 mm498 mm
DepthDiffers317 mm358 mm
HeightDiffers224 mm245 mm
WeightDiffers5.5 kg9.7 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers395 mm450 mm
Package depthDiffers460 mm570 mm
Package heightDiffers325 mm335 mm
Package weightDiffers7.65 kg12.5 kg
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Technical details1 differ
Safety warningContains 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.Contains 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 contentsDiffers4 x 65ml individual ink bottles (Bk, C,Y,M), Main unit, Power cable, Setup guide, Warranty document1 full set of ink (BK – 127ml, CMY – 70ml), Main unit, Power cable, Setup guide, Software (CD), Warranty document
Colours capacityKnown for oneBlack [65ml], Cyan [65ml], Yellow [65ml], Magenta [65ml]Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics data2 differ
Products per pallet layerKnown for one4 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per palletDiffers24 pc(s)12 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for one6 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet (UK)Differs36 pc(s)24 pc(s)
Other features8 differ
Number of users4 user(s)4 user(s)
All-in-one functionsScan, Copy, Fax, PrintScan, Copy, Fax, Print
Compatible operating systemsDiffersMac 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 2025Mac OS X 10.6.8 or later, Windows 10 (32/64 bit), Windows 7 (32/64 bit), Windows 8 (32/64 bit), Windows 8.1 (32/64 bit), Windows Server 2003 R2 x64, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Vista (32/64 bit), Windows XP SP3 or later (32-bit), Windows Server 2003
InterfaceDiffersUSB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi Direct, Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11b/g/n(Wi-Fi 4)/k/v/rUSB, Ethernet, WiFi, Wi-Fi Direct
Print headKnown for oneEpson Micro PiezoTM print headUnknown — not stated by the source
Colour printing technologyDiffersDye InkPigment black and Dye colour Inks
Ink dropDiffers3 pl3.3 pl
Page yield high capacity (black & white)Differs3,600 pages6,200 pages
Page yield high capacity (colour)Differs6,500 pages5,200 pages
Print head nozzlesDiffers180 Nozzles Black, 59 Nozzles per Color400 Nozzles Black, 128 Nozzles per Color
Print speedDiffers33 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)38 pages/min Monochrome (plain paper 75 g/m&sup2;), 24 pages/min Colour (plain paper 75 g/m&sup2;)
Print speed (colour, normal quality, 10 x 15 photo)Known for one6 pages/min ColourUnknown — not stated by the source
Printing methodKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEpson PrecisionCore
Printer featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTouchscreen
Performanceidentical
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source55 dB

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