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Epson EcoTank ET-4956 reviews
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Manufacturer codeC11CL40403CA
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About the Epson EcoTank ET-4956
Epson C11CL40403CA is listed in the multifunction printers category. The recorded specifications include duplex printing: Yes. This entry covers manufacturer code C11CL40403CA. Specifications relate to this exact source record; other editions or packages may differ.
For Epson EcoTank ET-4956, the recorded details include maximum resolution: 4800 x 1200 DPI; duplex printing: Yes. Use these facts to narrow a shortlist, then compare the reviewers’ findings on the features that matter for your use.
- Maximum resolution
- 4800 x 1200 DPI
- Duplex printing
- Yes
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Epson EcoTank ET-4956 specifications
Manufacturer code: C11CL40403CA · Icecat product 146763652 · Checked 23 Oct 2026. Specifications belong to this exact model.
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| Maximum resolution | 4800 x 1200 DPI |
|---|---|
| Duplex printing | Yes |
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Display3 details
| Built-in display | Yes |
|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1 cm (2.4") |
| Colour display | Yes |
Camera, image & video1 detail
| Image formats supported | BMP, JPEG, PICT, TIFF, MTIFF, PNG |
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Printing, scanning & paper33 details
| Duplex printing mode | Auto |
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| Print speed (ISO/IEC 24734) black | 18 ppm |
| Print speed (ISO/IEC 24734) colour | 9 ppm |
| Duplex print speed (ISO/IEC 24734, A4) black | 7 ppm |
| Duplex print speed (ISO/IEC 24734, A4) colour | 5 ppm |
| Borderless printing | Yes |
| Duplex scanning | Yes |
| Optical scanning resolution | 1200 x 2400 DPI |
| Scan technology | CIS |
| Scan speed (black, normal quality) | 5 ipm with ADF scan 9 sec. with flatbed scan |
| Scan speed (colour, normal quality) | 5 ipm with ADF scan 21 sec. with flatbed scan |
| Duplex scan speed (A4/Letter, black): up to | 3.5 ppm |
| Duplex scan speed (A4/Letter, colour): up to | 3.5 ppm |
| Faxing | Colour faxing |
| Fax transmission speed | 3 sec/page |
| Fax memory | 100 pages |
| Fax speed dialing (max numbers) | 100 |
| Fax forwarding to | PC |
| Number of print cartridges | 4 |
| Printing colours | Yellow, Magenta, Cyan, Black |
| Total output capacity | 30 sheets |
| Auto document feeder (ADF) | Yes |
| Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacity | 30 sheets |
| Paper tray media types | Plain paper, Envelopes |
| Non-ISO print media sizes | Letter |
| Photo paper sizes | 10x15,13x18 cm |
| Paper tray media weight | 64 - 300 g/m² |
| Mobile printing technologies | Apple AirPrint, Epson Smart Panel, Epson Connect, Epson Email Print, Epson Remote Print, Epson Scan to Cloud, Mopria Print Service |
| Printing method | Epson PrecisionCore |
| Colour printing technology | Pigment black and Dye colour Inks |
| Ink drop | 3.3 pl |
| Print head nozzles | 400 Nozzles Black, 128 Nozzles per Color |
| Print speed | 35 pages/min Monochrome (plain paper 75 g/m²), 23 pages/min Colour (plain paper 75 g/m²) |
Connections & wireless1 detail
| Interface | USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi Direct, Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac(Wi-Fi 5)/k/v/r |
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Power & battery1 detail
| AC input voltage | 100 - 240 V |
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Controls & features1 detail
| Control type | Touch |
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Design & dimensions8 details
| Time to first page (colour, normal) | 13.5 s |
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| Product colour | White |
| Width | 375 mm |
| Depth | 347 mm |
| Height | 240 mm |
| Weight | 7.3 kg |
| Colours capacity | Black [127ml], Cyan [70ml], Yellow [70ml], Magenta [70ml] |
| Page yield high capacity (colour) | 5,500 pages |
Software & compatibility2 details
| Document formats supported | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Further product details15 details
| Time to first page (black, normal) | 8.5 s |
|---|---|
| Modem speed | 33.6 Kbit/s |
| Auto-redialing | Yes |
| Total input capacity | 250 sheets |
| ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9) | A4, A5, A6 |
| ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9) | B6, B5 |
| Envelopes sizes | 10, DL, C6 |
| Security algorithms | 64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA2-PSK, WPA3-SAE |
| Market positioning | Home & office |
| Box contents | 1 set of ink (1x 127ml BK, 3x 70ml CMY) + Extra Black, Main unit, Power cable, Quick Setup Guide, Warranty document |
| Safety warning | 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. |
| Number of users | 4 user(s) |
| Page yield high capacity (black & white) | 15,100 pages |
| Emulations | ESC/P-R |
| All-in-one functions | Scan, Copy, Fax, Print |
Packaging & supplied accessories6 details
| Country of origin | Philippines |
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| Package width | 415 mm |
| Package depth | 510 mm |
| Package height | 325 mm |
| Package weight | 10.9 kg |
| Quantity per pack | 1 pc(s) |
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What is the listed maximum resolution for Epson EcoTank ET-4956?
The source specification records maximum resolution as 4800 x 1200 DPI. This is a specification, not an independent performance measurement. Check the exact model and the original critic reviews for real-world results.
What is the listed duplex printing for Epson EcoTank ET-4956?
The source specification records duplex printing as Yes. This is a specification, not an independent performance measurement. Check the exact model and the original critic reviews for real-world results.
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