Epson EcoTank L8160 – Premium A4 Photo Printer
The Epson EcoTank L8160 is a versatile 3‑in‑1 photo printer designed for creative families and professionals. With its innovative 6‑color Claria ET Premium Ink system, it produces stunning borderless A4 photos and sharp black‑and‑white prints at ultra‑low cost per page. Featuring a 10.9cm color touchscreen, 5‑way media handling, and modern connectivity options including Wi‑Fi, Ethernet, and AirPrint, it’s built for both work and play.
Key Features
Ink system: 6‑color Claria ET Premium Ink (Pigment Black + Dye Photo Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Grey).
Print quality: Up to 5760 × 1440 DPI with Epson Micro Piezo™ print head.
Print speed: Up to 16ppm mono, 12ppm color, 25s per 10×15cm photo.
Functions: Print, copy, scan.
Media handling: Dual trays, rear feed for thick media, CD/DVD printing, borderless printing.
Connectivity: Wi‑Fi, Wi‑Fi Direct, Ethernet, USB, AirPrint, Mopria, Epson Connect.
Scanner: CIS sensor, 1200 × 4800 DPI optical resolution.
Display: 10.9cm color touchscreen.
Energy efficiency: TEC 0.16 kWh/week, low power consumption.
Design: Compact white finish, 8.4kg.
Warranty: 12 months carry‑in, up to 50,000 pages.
Quick Specs
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Print Resolution | 5760 × 1440 DPI |
| Print Speed | 16ppm mono, 12ppm color |
| Ink System | 6‑color Claria ET Premium |
| Functions | Print, Copy, Scan |
| Display | 10.9cm color touchscreen |
| Connectivity | Wi‑Fi, Ethernet, USB, AirPrint |
| Duplex | Automatic A4 duplex |
| Scanner | 1200 × 4800 DPI |
| Weight | 8.4 kg |
| Model | Epson EcoTank L8160 |
Stunning borderless photo printing with 6‑color ink.
Ultra‑low cost per page with refillable ink tanks.
Flexible media handling including CD/DVD printing.
Modern connectivity with Wi‑Fi, Ethernet, and AirPrint.
Compact design with intuitive touchscreen.
Limitations & Risks
Print speed slower compared to office‑focused laser printers.
Scanner limited to flatbed only (no ADF).
Warranty capped at 12 months or 50,000 pages.
Best Use Cases
Photographers needing high‑quality borderless photo prints.
Creative families wanting versatile, low‑cost printing.
Small offices requiring reliable A4 duplex printing with modern connectivity.