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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models L4360 and ET-16605 within the same category.
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | L4360 | ET-16605 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| General | ||
| Brand | Epson | Epson |
| Product Family | EcoTank | EcoTank |
| Canonical Model | L4360 | ET-16605 |
| Launch Year | 2025 year | 2025 year |
| Printer Type | Colour ink-tank multifunction | Colour multifunction ink tank printer |
| Functions | Print, Scan, Copy | Print, Scan, Copy, Fax |
| Colour Printing | Yes | Yes |
| Form Factor | Desktop | Desktop |
| Target Use | Home / Home office | Home office and workgroup |
| Merged Regional Aliases | ET-2980; ET-2950 series regional equivalents | None in supplied list |
| Print Technology | PrecisionCore Heat-Free inkjet | Inkjet (refillable ink tank) |
| Machine Life or Duty Cycle | 50000 pages / 1 year page | — |
| Print Head | PrecisionCore | PrecisionCore printhead |
| Nozzle Configuration | 400 black; 128 per colour | 800 black nozzles; 256 nozzles per colour |
| Ink Colour Count | 4 colour | 4 colour |
| Ink Technology | Pigment black + dye colour | Pigment ink |
| Maximum Print Resolution | 4800 x 1200 dpi | 4800 x 2400 dpi |
| ISO Black Speed | 15 ipm | 25 ipm |
| ISO Colour Speed | 8 ipm | 12 ipm |
| Draft Black Speed | 33 ppm | — |
| Draft Colour Speed | 20 ppm | — |
| First Page Out Colour | 15 sec | 8.5 sec |
| Borderless Printing | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum Borderless Size | A4 | A3+ |
| Minimum Droplet Size | 3.3 pl | 3.8 pl |
| Print Performance | ||
| First Page Out Black | 9 sec | 5.5 sec |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | — | 3300 page/month |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Automatic Duplex Printing | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum Paper Size | A4 / Letter | A3+ |
| Standard Input Capacity | 100 sheet | 550 sheet |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 0 sheet | 0 sheet |
| Output Capacity | 30 sheet | 125 sheet |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | CIS flatbed | Contact Image Sensor (CIS) |
| Optical Scan Resolution | 1200 x 2400 dpi | 1200 dpi |
| ADF Capacity | — | 50 sheet |
| Scan Copy Fax | ||
| Maximum Scan Size | A4 / Letter | A3 |
| Mono Scan Speed | 10 sec (flatbed) sec/page | 5 (flatbed) sec/page |
| Colour Scan Speed | 24 sec (flatbed) sec/page | 10 (flatbed) sec/page |
| Automatic Document Feeder | — | Yes |
| Automatic Duplex Scanning | — | Yes |
| Copy Function | Yes | Yes |
| Fax Function | — | Yes |
| Fax | ||
| Fax Modem Speed | — | 33.6 kbps |
| Paper | ||
| Rear Feed Capacity | 100 sheet | 50 sheet |
| Front Cassette Count | 0 tray | 2 tray |
| Media Types | Plain, photo, envelopes | Plain paper; Envelopes; Photo paper |
| Media Weight Range | 64-300 g/m2 | 64-300 g/m2 |
| Automatic Opening Output Tray | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | — | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes | Yes |
| Apple AirPrint | Yes | Yes |
| Mopria | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity Software | ||
| Mobile App | Epson Smart Panel | Epson Smart Panel |
| Operating Systems | Windows; macOS | Windows; macOS; Windows Server |
| Email or Cloud Print | Yes | Yes |
| Ink Operations | ||
| Ink Bottle Series | 101 | 113 |
| Replacement Black Yield | 7500 page | 7500 page |
| Replacement Colour Yield | 6000 page | 6000 page |
| Dimensions W x D x H | 375 x 347 x 187 mm | 515 x 500 x 350 mm |
| Operating Power | 13 W | 19 W |
| Display | 3.7 cm colour LCD | Colour, touchscreen, 10,9 cm |
| User-replaceable Maintenance Box | Yes | Yes |
| Included Black Yield | 6600 page | 4500 page |
| Included Colour Yield | 5500 page | 2800 page |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Weight | 5.2 kg | 20.7 kg |
The L4360 and ET-16605 share colour printing, automatic duplex printing, Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct. Their confirmed differences are set out below.
ET-16605 supports an automatic document feeder; L4360 explicitly does not; ET-16605 supports automatic duplex scanning; L4360 explicitly does not; ET-16605 lists a maximum paper size of A3+, versus A4 / Letter on L4360; Included black ink yield is listed at 6600 versus 4500 pages for L4360 and ET-16605; L4360 weighs 5.2 versus 20.7 kg for ET-16605.
The L4360 may suit a need for higher stated included-black yield, while the ET-16605 may suit someone prioritising feeding multiple pages for scanning. Consider the actual functions, throughput, and paper format required. An entry supplied for just one model is insufficient to conclude that the other lacks the feature.
ET-16605 supports an automatic document feeder; L4360 explicitly does not; ET-16605 lists a maximum paper size of A3+, versus A4 / Letter on L4360; Included black ink yield is listed at 6600 versus 4500 pages for L4360 and ET-16605.
The L4360 may suit higher stated included-black yield, whereas the ET-16605 may suit feeding multiple pages for scanning. The ET-16605 leads in the paired-specification score, but use still determines the right choice.
They share colour printing, automatic duplex printing, Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct. These specifications are equal in the supplied data and favour neither model.
ET-16605 supports automatic duplex scanning; L4360 explicitly does not.
