Product comparison · 2 multifunction printers

Epson EcoTank ET-4905 vs Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4930 Inkjet A4

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  • 37specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 23identical
  • 44known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson EcoTank ET-4905 has 8 ppm more print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter) than the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4930 Inkjet A4 (33 ppm vs 25 ppm). The Epson EcoTank ET-4905 has 3 ppm more print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter) than the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4930 Inkjet A4 (15 ppm vs 12 ppm). The Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4930 Inkjet A4 has 1 more total input trays than the Epson EcoTank ET-4905 (2 vs 1). Maximum resolution: 5760 x 1440 DPI on the Epson EcoTank ET-4905, 4800 x 1200 DPI on the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4930 Inkjet A4. ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9): B5, B6 on the Epson EcoTank ET-4905, B5 on the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4930 Inkjet A4.

  • Maximum resolution
    • EcoTank ET-4905:5760 x 1440 DPI
    • WorkForce Pro WF-4930 Inkjet A4:4800 x 1200 DPI
  • Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • EcoTank ET-4905:33 ppm
    • WorkForce Pro WF-4930 Inkjet A4:25 ppm
  • Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • EcoTank ET-4905:15 ppm
    • WorkForce Pro WF-4930 Inkjet A4:12 ppm
  • Total number of input trays
    • EcoTank ET-4905:1
    • WorkForce Pro WF-4930 Inkjet A4:2
  • Total output capacity
    • EcoTank ET-4905:100 sheets
    • WorkForce Pro WF-4930 Inkjet A4:80 sheets
  • Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacity
    • EcoTank ET-4905:30 sheets
    • WorkForce Pro WF-4930 Inkjet A4:50 sheets
  • ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)
    • EcoTank ET-4905:B5, B6
    • WorkForce Pro WF-4930 Inkjet A4:B5
  • Power consumption (ready)
    • EcoTank ET-4905:6 W
    • WorkForce Pro WF-4930 Inkjet A4:8.2 W

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Comparison of EcoTank ET-4905, WF-4930
81 specifications
Printing3 differ
Print technologyInkjetInkjet
PrintingColour printingColour printing
Duplex printingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Maximum resolutionDiffers5760 x 1440 DPI4800 x 1200 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs33 ppm25 ppm
Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs15 ppm12 ppm
Duplex print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 ppm
Duplex print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9 ppm
Print speed (ISO/IEC 24734) blackKnown for one11 ppmUnknown — not stated by the source
Print speed (ISO/IEC 24734) colourKnown for one6 ppmUnknown — not stated by the source
Borderless printingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Copyingidentical
CopyingColour copyingColour copying
Duplex copyingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Scanningidentical
ScanningColour scanningColour scanning
Duplex scanningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Optical scanning resolution1200 x 2400 DPI1200 x 2400 DPI
Optical scanning resolution (ADF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source600 x 600 DPI
Maximum scan areaKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source216 x 297 mm
Scanner typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFlatbed & ADF scanner
Scan technologyCISCIS
Scan toKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePC, E-mail, Cloud
Faxidentical
Duplex faxingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Fax memoryKnown for one100 pagesUnknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Maximum duty cycleKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1700 pages per month
Recommended duty cycleKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source200 - 1700 pages per month
Duplex functionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceScan, Print
Number of print cartridges44
Printing coloursBlack, Cyan, Magenta, YellowBlack, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow
Ink tank systemKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Input & output capacity3 differ
Total number of input traysDiffers12
Total input capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 sheets
Total output capacityDiffers100 sheets80 sheets
Auto document feeder (ADF)YesYes
Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacityDiffers30 sheets50 sheets
Paper handling1 differ
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeA4A4
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnvelopes, Letterhead, Photo paper
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)A4, A5, A6A4, A5, A6
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)DiffersB5, B6B5
ISO C-series sizes (C0...C9)C6C6
Envelopes sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDL, 10
Photo paper sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source13x18 cm
Borderless printing media sizesKnown for one10x15Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Direct printingYesYes
USB portYesYes
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Ethernet LANYesYes
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100Base-T(X)
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi DirectYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Security algorithmsDiffers128-bit WEP, 64-bit WEP, WPA2-AES, WPA2-PSK, WPA3-SAE64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA2-PSK, WPA3-Enterprise, IPPS
Supported network protocols (IPv4)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTCP
Supported network protocols (IPv6)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTCP
Mobile printing technologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMopria Print Service, Apple AirPrint, Epson Connect, Epson Smart Panel
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Market positioningHome & officeHome & office
Built-in displayYesYes
DisplayLCDLCD
Display diagonalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10.9 cm (4.29")
Control typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTouch
Colour displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power1 differ
Power consumption (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source23 W
Power consumption (ready)Differs6 W8.2 W
Power consumption (sleep)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.7 W
Power consumption (off)0.1 W0.1 W
Energy Star Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC)0.11 kWh/week0.11 kWh/week
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50/60 Hz
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
Power consumption (average operating)Known for one12 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one0.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 10, Windows 11, Windows 7, Windows 8
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022, Windows Server 2025
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers375 mm425 mm
DepthDiffers317 mm388 mm
HeightDiffers224 mm330 mm
WeightDiffers5.5 kg12.2 kg
Other featuresidentical
Printing methodKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEpson PrecisionCore
Noise levelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.6 dB
Print head nozzlesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source800 Nozzles Black, 256 Nozzles per Color
Warranty periodKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 year(s)

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