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Manufacturer codeC11CJ41409BA
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About the Epson EcoTank Pro ET-M16685
Epson C11CJ41409BA is listed in the multifunction printers category. The recorded specifications include print technology: Inkjet; colour printing: No; duplex printing: Yes; wi-fi: Yes. This entry covers manufacturer code C11CJ41409BA. Specifications relate to this exact source record; other editions or packages may differ.
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- Print technology
- Inkjet
- Colour printing
- No
- Maximum resolution
- 4800 x 2400 DPI
- Duplex printing
- Yes
- Largest ISO paper size
- A3
- Scanning
- Colour scanning
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Epson EcoTank Pro ET-M16685 specifications
Manufacturer code: C11CJ41409BA · Icecat product 125079484 · Checked 24 Sep 2026. Specifications belong to this exact model.
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| Print technology | Inkjet |
|---|---|
| Colour printing | No |
| Maximum resolution | 4800 x 2400 DPI |
| Duplex printing | Yes |
| Largest ISO paper size | A3 |
| Scanning | Colour scanning |
| Copying | Mono copying |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
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Display4 details
| Built-in display | Yes |
|---|---|
| Display | LCD |
| Screen size | 10.9 cm (4.29") |
| Colour display | Yes |
Camera, image & video1 detail
| Image formats supported | BMP, JPEG, TIFF, MTIFF, PNG |
|---|
Printing, scanning & paper41 details
| Duplex printing mode | Auto |
|---|---|
| Printing | Mono printing |
| Print speed (ISO/IEC 24734) mono | 25 ipm |
| Print speed (ISO/IEC 24734) black | 25 ppm |
| Duplex print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter) | 21 ppm |
| Duplex print speed (ISO/IEC 24734, A4) black | 21 ppm |
| Economical printing | Yes |
| Duplex copying | Yes |
| Maximum copy resolution | 1200 x 2400 DPI |
| Duplex scanning | Yes |
| Optical scanning resolution | 1200 x 2400 DPI |
| Scanner type | Flatbed scanner |
| Scan technology | CIS |
| Scan to | Cloud |
| Scan speed (black, normal quality) | 26 ipm with ADF scan |
| Scan speed (colour, normal quality) | 9 ipm with ADF scan |
| Duplex scan speed (A4/Letter, black): up to | 11.5 ppm |
| Duplex scan speed (A4/Letter, colour): up to | 6 ppm |
| Faxing | No |
| Duplex functions | Print, Scan |
| Printing colours | Black |
| Total number of input trays | 3 |
| Total output capacity | 125 sheets |
| Paper tray 1 input capacity | 250 sheets |
| Paper tray 2 input capacity | 550 sheets |
| Auto document feeder (ADF) | Yes |
| Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacity | 50 sheets |
| Paper tray media types | Envelopes |
| Non-ISO print media sizes | Legal, Letter |
| Paper tray media weight | 64 - 255 g/m² |
| Direct printing | Yes |
| Mobile printing technologies | Apple AirPrint, Epson Connect, Epson iPrint, Epson Email Print, Epson Remote Print, Epson Scan to Cloud, Mopria Print Service |
| Sound pressure level (printing) | 52 dB |
| Sound power level (printing) | 6.7 dB |
| Power consumption (copying) | 21 W |
| Cartridge(s) included | Yes |
| Printing method | Epson PrecisionCore |
| Colour printing technology | DURABriteTM ET |
| Ink drop | 3.8 pl |
| Print head nozzles | 800 Nozzles Black |
| Printer features | Touchscreen, Direct print from USB |
Connections & wireless5 details
| USB port | Yes |
|---|---|
| USB connector | USB Type-A |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Interface | USB, Ethernet, WiFi, Wi-Fi Direct, USB host |
| Supported network protocols | HTTPS, IPv4, IPv6, SNMP |
Power & battery7 details
| Power consumption (average operating) | 21 W |
|---|---|
| Power consumption (ready) | 9.7 W |
| Power consumption (sleep) | 0.7 W |
| Power consumption (off) | 0.15 W |
| Energy Star Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC) | 0.13 kWh/week |
| AC input voltage | 100 - 240 V |
| AC input frequency | 50/60 Hz |
Controls & features1 detail
| Control type | Touch |
|---|
Design & dimensions5 details
| Product colour | Black, Grey |
|---|---|
| Width | 515 mm |
| Depth | 500 mm |
| Height | 350 mm |
| Weight | 20.2 kg |
Software & compatibility8 details
| Document formats supported | |
|---|---|
| Windows operating systems supported | Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Vista, Windows XP |
| Mac operating systems supported | Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra, Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave, Mac OS X 10.15 Catalina, Mac OS X 10.15.3 Catalina, Mac OS X 10.2 Jaguar, Mac OS X 10.3 Panther, Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks, Mac OS X 11.0 Big Sur |
| Server operating systems supported | Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2016 |
| Mobile operating systems supported | Android, iOS 5.0, iOS 6.0, iOS 6.1, iOS 7.0, iOS 7.2, iOS 8.0, iOS 8.1, iOS 8.2, iOS 8.3, iOS 8.4, iOS 8.8, iOS 9.0, iOS 9.1, iOS 9.2, iOS 9.3 |
| Bundled software | Epson Device Admin, Epson Scan 2, Epson ScanSmart, Epson Status Monitor, EpsonNet Config |
| Compatible operating systems | Android, Citrix XenApp 5.0, Citrix XenApp 6.0, Citrix XenApp 6.x, Citrix XenApp 7.6 and above, Citrix XenApp 7.x, Citrix XenApp Version 6.5, Citrix XenApp Version 7.6, Citrix XenDesktop Version 7.6, Linux, MAC OS 10.15 + or later, Mac OS 10.10.x, Mac OS 10.11, Mac OS 10.2+, Mac OS 10.3+, Mac OS 10.4+, Mac OS 10.4.11 or later (Epson Scan Only), Mac OS 10.5+, Mac OS 10.5.8 or later, Mac OS 10.5.8 or later (requires download of driver from Epson website), Mac OS 10.5.9, Mac OS 10.6+, Mac OS 10.7.x, |
| Optional software | Epson Device Admin, Epson Net Config, Remote Panel Tool |
Further product details16 details
| Time to first page (black, normal) | 5.5 s |
|---|---|
| Recommended duty cycle | 0 - 5800 pages per month |
| Page description languages | PCL 5e, PCL 6 |
| Total input capacity | 250 sheets |
| Maximum input capacity | 550 sheets |
| ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9) | A3, A3+, A4, A5, A6 |
| ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9) | B5, B6 |
| ISO C-series sizes (C0...C9) | C4, C6 |
| Envelopes sizes | 10, C4, C6, DL |
| Cabling technology | 10/100Base-T(X) |
| Security algorithms | HTTPS, SNMP, WPA3, WPA2, TLS, 64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA2-PSK |
| Security features | TLS, SSL, IEE 802, SNMP, FTP, IPv6, HTTPs, WPA2, WPA3, IEEE802 |
| Market positioning | Home & office |
| Box contents | Driver and utilities, Installation/safety manual, Main unit, Power cable, Quick Start Guide, Warranty document |
| Emulations | PCL5e, PCL6, PCL5c |
| All-in-one functions | Scan, Copy, Print |
Packaging & supplied accessories17 details
| Country of origin | Indonesia |
|---|---|
| Package width | 555 mm |
| Package depth | 590 mm |
| Package height | 435 mm |
| Package weight | 23.8 kg |
| Quantity per pack | 1 pc(s) |
| Cables included | AC |
| Pallet gross width | 80 cm |
| Pallet gross length | 120 cm |
| Pallet gross height | 189 cm |
| Products per pallet layer | 1 pc(s) |
| Products per pallet | 1 pc(s) |
| Pallet width (UK) | 100 cm |
| Pallet length (UK) | 120 cm |
| Pallet height (UK) | 189 cm |
| Products per pallet layer (UK) | 1 pc(s) |
| Products per pallet (UK) | 1 pc(s) |
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