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Save up to 95% on the cost of ink* with an EcoTank ink tank printer

  • Save up to 95% on printing costs* with refillable ink tanks Stress-free, convenient printing with up to 63 cartridges worth of ink in one set of bottles*
  • Up to 3 years' worth of ink included in the box* The included inks print up to 15,100 pages in black and 5,500 pages in colour*
  • A4 multifunction printer with touchscreen and double-sided ADF High quality double-sided print, copy and scan, plus fax, in one machine
  • Simple, hassle-free, ink tank system lets you refill from bottles The EcoTank key-lock bottle system ensures it's mess-free
  • Reliable wireless connectivity lets you print from anywhere Use the Epson Smart Panel app to set up, monitor, print and more from your mobile*
  • The world's best-selling ink tank printers* Over 100 million EcoTank printers sold worldwide*
Overview

Overview

Overview

Save up to 95% on printing costs* with Epson’s cartridge-free EcoTank printers. Supplied with high yield ink bottles, the integrated ink tanks are easy to fill thanks to the specially engineered ink bottles. With no cartridges to replace, and flexible connectivity features, this is the perfect printer for anyone looking for high-quality prints at an incredibly low cost-per-page.

Say goodbye to cartridges

EcoTank provides hassle-free home and office printing - the ultra-high capacity ink tanks allow mess-free refills and the key-lock bottles are designed so only the correct colour can be inserted. The front ink level display means it's easy to see when it’s finally due for a refill and the stylish blue light on top of the ink tank cover also means you can monitor your printer's status at a glance.

Keep on saving

This economical printer saves you up to 95% on printing costs* and comes with up to 3 years' worth of ink*. The included ink bottles deliver up to 15,100 pages in black and white and 5,500 in colour*, the equivalent of up to 63 cartridges worth of ink!*

Packed with features

Featuring a 250-sheet front paper tray, borderless photo printing (up to A4) and fast print speeds of up to 18 pages per minute*, you can speed through a variety of tasks with ease. Additional benefits include a 30-page automatic document feeder and fax, a user-friendly 6.1cm touchscreen, automatic double-sided printing, scanning and copying, and a convenient output tray that automatically opens when printing. A media window also lets you quickly check your paper level.

Built to last

Heat-Free Printing Technology means the printhead will last the lifetime of the printer* so you can benefit from no unnecessary replacement parts or upgrades, as well as reduced power consumption compared to laser printers*. It is also engineered to prevent nozzle clogging. Highly durable, the printer comes with a 100,000 page (or 1 year) standard warranty*.

Modern flexibility

Featuring a compact design and Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct and Ethernet connectivity, you can easily integrate this printer with your existing home set-up and print from mobiles, tablets and laptops*. With support for dual-band and mesh Wi-Fi networks, the speed and reliability of your printer’s wireless connection is optimised to deliver a fast and seamless printing experience.

Epson Smart Panel app

This app enables you to control your printer from your smart device*. You can print, copy and scan documents and photos, set up, monitor and troubleshoot your printer, all from your phone or tablet.

What is in the box?

EcoTank ET-4956 A4 Multifunction Wi-Fi Ink Tank Printer, With Up To 3 Years Of Ink Included whats in the box
  1. 1 set of ink (1x 127ml BK, 3x 70ml CMY) + Extra Black
  2. Main unit
  3. Power cable
  4. Quick Setup Guide
  5. Warranty document

Tech Specs

The product features and specifications are subject to change without prior notice

Technology

Printing Method
PrecisionCore™ Print Head
Nozzle Configuration
400 Nozzles Black, 128 Nozzles per Color
Minimum Droplet Size
3,3 pl
Ink Technology
Pigment black and Dye colour Inks
Printing Resolution
4.800 x 1.200 DPI
Category
Home Office
All-in-One Functions
Print, Scan, Copy, Fax

Print

Number of colours
4 colour
Printing Speed ISO/IEC 24734
18 pages/min Monochrome, 9 pages/min Colour
Printing Speed
35 pages/min Monochrome (plain paper 75 g/m²), 23 pages/min Colour (plain paper 75 g/m²)
Duplex Printing Speed ISO/IEC 24734
7 A4 Pages/min Monochrome, 5 A4 Pages/min Colour
First Page Out
Monochrome8,5 Seconds, Colour13,5 Seconds
Colours
Black [Pigment], Cyan [Dye], Yellow [Dye], Magenta [Dye]
Colours Capacity
Black [127ml], Cyan [70ml], Yellow [70ml], Magenta [70ml]

Scan

Double-sided scanning
Yes
Single-sided scan speed (A4 black)
5 ipm with ADF scan 9 sec. with flatbed scan
Doubled-sided scan speed (A4 black)
3,5 ipm with ADF scan
Single-sided scan speed (A4 colour)
5 ipm with ADF scan 21 sec. with flatbed scan
Doubled-sided scan speed (A4 colour)
3,5 ipm with ADF scan
Optical Resolution
1.200 DPI x 2.400 DPI (Horizontal x Vertical)
Output formats
BMP, JPEG, PICT, TIFF, multi-TIFF, PDF, PNG
Scanner type
Contact image sensor (CIS)

Fax

Type of fax
Walk-up black and white and colour fax capability
Fax Transmission Speed
Up to 33.6kbps / Approx. 3 sec/page
Fax speed dials (max)
100 names and numbers
Page memory
Up to 100 pages (ITU-T No.1 chart)
Fax Functions
PC Fax, Auto Redial, Address Book, Broadcast Fax, Fax Preview, Polling Reception

Paper / Media Handling

Paper Formats
A4 (21.0x29.7 cm), A5 (14.8x21.0 cm), A6 (10.5x14.8 cm), Letter, B5, B6, No. 10 (Envelope), DL (Envelope), C6 (Envelope), 10 x 15 cm, 13 x 18 cm
Duplex
Yes (A4, plain paper)
Print Margin
0 mm top, 0 mm right, 0 mm bottom, 0 mm left (Wherever margin is defined. Otherwise 3mm top, left, right, bottom.)
Automatic Document Feed
30 pages
Output Tray Capacity
30 Sheets
Paper Tray Capacity
250 Sheets Standard
Compatible Paper Weight
64 - 300g/m²
Paper compatibility may vary by printer. Third party media may not be compatible. See printer’s online User’s Guide for suitable Epson paper and note that 300gsm, where applicable, is based on Epson Ultra Glossy Photo Paper
Media Handling
ADF 2-sided copy (A4, plain paper), ADF 2-sided scan (A4, plain paper), Automatic duplex (A4, plain paper), Borderless Print

General

Recommended number of users
From:1 To:4
Energy Use
15 Watt (standalone copying, ISO/IEC 24712 pattern), 0,7 Watt (sleep mode), 7,4 Watt (Ready), 0,1 Watt (Power off), TEC 0,1 kWh/week
Supply Voltage
AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz - 60 Hz
Product dimensions
375‎ x 347 x 240 mm (Width x Depth x Height)
Product weight
7,3 kg
Compatible Operating Systems
Mac 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 2022, Windows Server 2025
Interfaces
USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi Direct, Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac(Wi-Fi 5)/k/v/r
WLAN Security
WEP 64 Bit, WEP 128 Bit, WPA PSK (TKIP), WPA2 PSK (AES), WPA3-SAE(AES)
Mobile and Cloud printing services
Apple AirPrint, Mopria, Epson Smart Panel App, Epson Connect (Email Print, Remote Print Driver, Scan-to-Cloud)
Power supply
220V, 240V
Colour
Black

Other Features

Panel
Type: Color, Touchscreen, Diagonal:6,1 cm
Emulations
ESC/P-R

Other

Warranty
12 months Carry in, 100.000 pages

Included Bottle Yield

Black yield
15.100 pages
Colour yield
5.500 pages

Product Safety

Product Safety Warnings
Contains 1,2-benzisothiazol-3(2H)-one. May produce an allergic reaction.
Contains 2,4,7,9-tetramethyldec-5-yne-4,7-diol. May produce an allergic reaction.
Always follow the information on the product label.

Accessories

Consumables

Media

Extended Warranty options with CoverPlus

Epson inks have been developed to work flawlessly with Epson printers to deliver crisp, smudge-proof text that will last for generations. If you're looking for more information on the page yield and how to make the most of our inks, please follow this link: https://www.epson.eu/pageyield

102 4 colour ink bottles Inks
7,500 pages black 127 ml
C13T03R140
6,000 pages magenta 70 ml
C13T03R340
6,000 pages yellow 70 ml
C13T03R440
6,000 pages cyan 70 ml
C13T03R240
6,000 pages colour
7,500 pages black 337 ml
C13T03R640

Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper
Matte Paper Heavy Weight
Double-Sided Matte Paper

CoverPlus offering fast, reliable service for your Epson products.

Product Safety

  • Contains 1,2-benzisothiazol-3(2H)-one. May produce an allergic reaction.
  • Contains 2,4,7,9-tetramethyldec-5-yne-4,7-diol. May produce an allergic reaction.
Always follow the information on the product label.

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