A full side-by-side comparison of reference models EcoTank ET-16500 Printer and EcoTank M3178 Printer within the same category.
An Epson tank printer identified by the EcoTank ET-16500 model, intended for users researching this specific d…
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The Epson EcoTank M3178 is a tank printer for users researching this specific model and evaluating whether it…
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| Specification | EcoTank ET-16500 Printer | EcoTank M3178 Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Features | ||
| Printer Functions | Print, Scan, Copy, Fax | Print, Scan, Copy, Fax |
| LCD Display | 4.3-inch colour touchscreen | 2.4-inch / 6.1 cm color touchscreen |
| Control Panel | 4.3-inch colour touchscreen | 6.1 cm color touchscreen |
| Printer Specifications | ||
| تقنية الطباعة | Epson PrecisionCore | Epson Micro Piezo |
| Printing | ||
| Print Colors | 4 | 1 |
| Ink System | Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow | Black |
| Maximum Print Resolution | 4800 x 2400 dpi | 1200 x 2400 dpi |
| Duplex Printing | Automatic | Automatic |
| Paper size | A3+, A3 | A4 |
| Print Margins | 3 mm | 3 top, bottom, left and right on plain paper mm |
| Ink | ||
| Ink Technology | Pigment Black + Dye Colour | Pigment ink |
| Included Black Ink Yield | 10500 pages | 6000 pages |
| Included Color Ink Yield | 11000 pages | — |
| Standard Black Ink Bottle | Epson 774 Pigment Black, C13T77414A, 140 ml | Epson 007S Black (standard, ~2000 pages) |
| Standard Colour Ink Bottles | Epson 664 Cyan, Magenta and Yellow Ink Bottles | — |
| Replacement Black Ink Bottle Yield | 6000 pages | 2000 pages |
| Performance | ||
| Print Speed Black | 32 ppm | 39 ppm |
| Maximum Print Speed Color | 20 ppm | — |
| ISO Print Speed Black | 18 ppm | 20 ppm |
| ISO Print Speed Color | 10 ppm | — |
| First Page Out Time (Black) | 8 sec | 6 sec |
| First Page Out Time (Color) | 12 sec | — |
| ISO Duplex Print Speed Black | 8.7 ppm | 9 ppm |
| ISO Duplex Print Speed Color | 6 ppm | — |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | — | 20000 pages |
| Maximum Monthly Duty Cycle | — | 20000 pages |
| Print Head | ||
| Black Nozzles | 400 | 800 |
| Nozzles Per Color | 128 | — |
| Minimum Droplet Size | 2.8 pl | 2.8 pl |
| Copy | ||
| ISO Copy Speed Black | 16 ppm | 17 ppm |
| ISO Copy Speed Color | 8.8 ppm | — |
| Copy Resolution | — | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Maximum Copies | 99 copies | 99 copies |
| Copy Zoom | 25-400 % | 25-400 % |
| Maximum Copy Size | — | A4 |
| Copy Features | Automatic 1-sided to 2-sided, 2-sided to 1-sided, 2-sided to 2-sided, fit to page, 25–400% reduction/enlargement, ID copy, adjustable density, collate, preview, resize, remove punched holes and remove shadows | — |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | Colour flatbed scanner with automatic document feeder | Flatbed color image scanner |
| Optical Scan Resolution | 1200 x 2400 dpi | 1200 x 2400 dpi |
| Maximum Scan Area | — | 21.6 x 29.7 cm |
| Duplex Scanning | Yes | — |
| Scan Output Formats | BMP, JPEG, TIFF, PDF | BMP, JPEG, PICT, TIFF, PDF, PNG |
| Flatbed Scan Speed | — | Black: 12; Colour: 27 sec |
| Scan-to Features | Scan to PC, email, cloud, memory device and network folder | — |
| Scanner Sensor Type | CIS | CIS |
| Scanner Colour Bit Depth | 48: input : 24- output bit | 48: input : 24- output bit |
| Scanner Grayscale Bit Depth | 16-bit input / 8-bit output bit | 16- input, 8- output bit |
| Scanner Black and White Bit Depth | 16-bit input / 1-bit output bit | 16- input, 1- output bit |
| ADF Monochrome Scan Speed | — | 7 ipm |
| ADF Colour Scan Speed | — | 7 ipm |
| Colour Scanning | Yes | Yes |
| Monochrome Scanning | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum Scan Resolution | 9600 interpolated dpi | 9600 interpolated dpi |
| Hardware Scan Resolution | — | 1200 x 2400 dpi |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless Connectivity | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Printing Services | Epson Email Print, Epson Remote Print, Epson Scan to Cloud, Epson iPrint, Epson Print and Scan, Google Cloud Print, Android Printing, Fire OS Printing, Mopria Print Service | AirPrint, Epson iPrint, WeChat Mini Program Printing |
| Interfaces | Hi-Speed USB, Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, Ethernet 10/100 Mbps | Hi-Speed USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Ethernet Connectivity | Yes | Yes |
| Supported OS | Windows 10; Windows 8/8.1 32-bit and 64-bit; Windows 7 32-bit and 64-bit; Windows Vista 32-bit and 64-bit; Windows XP SP3 32-bit; Windows XP Professional x64 Edition; Mac OS X 10.6.8–10.11.x | Windows XP SP3, Windows XP Professional x64 SP2, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10; Mac OS X 10.6.8 through 10.13.x |
| Email Print | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Standards | IEEE 802.11b/g/n | — |
| Paper Handling | ||
| Paper Input Capacity | 500 sheets | 250 sheets |
| Paper Output Capacity | 125 sheets | 100 sheets |
| Paper Trays | 2 tray | 1 tray |
| Supported Paper Weight | 64–250 g/m² | Bottom cassette: 64-90; rear feed: 64-256 g/m² |
| Automatic Document Feeder Capacity | 35 sheets | 35 sheets |
| Rear Paper Feed | Yes | Yes |
| Photo Paper Capacity | 20 sheets | — |
| Standard Tray Media Types | Plain paper, Epson photo paper, and envelopes | — |
| ADF Supported Paper Weight | — | 64-95 g/m² |
| Standard Paper Tray Capacity | 250 sheets | 250 sheets |
| Dimensions | ||
| Width | 666 mm | 375 mm |
| Depth | 486 mm | 347 mm |
| Height | 418 mm | 346 mm |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 23.16 kg | 7.2 kg |
| Printer Colour | Black | — |
| Power | ||
| Supply Voltage | 100–240 V | 220-240 V |
| Frequency | 50-60 Hz | 50-60 Hz |
| Ready Mode Power | 9.1 W | 5.1 W |
| Sleep Mode Power | 2 W | 0.7 W |
| Power Off Consumption | 0.5 W | 0.3 W |
| Printing Power Consumption | — | 13 W |
| Standalone Copying Power Consumption | — | 13 W |
| ENERGY STAR Support | Yes | — |
| Copying Power Consumption | — | 13 W |
| Maintenance | ||
| Replaceable Maintenance Box | Yes | Yes |
| Fax | ||
| Fax Transmission Speed | Up to 33.6 kbps | 33.6 kbps |
| Fax Memory | Up to 550 pages | 180 pages |
| Fax Speed Dials | Up to 200 names and numbers | 100 names and numbers |
| Fax Type | Walk-up black-and-white and colour fax | Walk-up Black/White, Color |
| Fax Error Correction Mode | CCITU/ITU Group 3 fax with Error Correction Mode | ITU Group 3 with ECM |
| Fax Features | PC Fax, automatic redial, address book, delayed sending and broadcast fax | PC Fax, Auto Redial, Address Book, Broadcast Fax, Fax Preview, Polling Reception |
| Printer | ||
| Printer Category | Home Office, Office Desktop | A4 commercial monochrome wireless multifunction fax ink tank printer |
| Printer Language | ESC/P-R | ESC/P-R |
| Product SKU | C11CF49404 | — |
| Software | ||
| Desktop Printing and Scanning Software | Epson Printer Driver, Epson Scan 2 | — |
| Environment | ||
| Operating Temperature | 10–35 °C | — |
| Operating Humidity | 20–80 % | — |
| Storage Temperature | -20–40 °C | — |
| Storage Humidity | 5–85 % | — |
| Noise | ||
| Printing Sound Pressure | 48 dB(A) | 56 dB(A) |
| Package Contents | ||
| Package Contents | Printer, initial ink bottles, power cord, setup guide, and software/documentation | — |
Overall, Epson EcoTank ET-16500 Printer leads on the measurable paired differences. The choice still depends on use if a specific trait of Epson EcoTank M3178 Printer is what you need.
Both models share specifications such as تكبير النسخ, الطباعة على الوجهين, الطباعة عبر البريد الإلكتروني.
The main differences: عدد فوهات الأسود: 800 vs 400; لوحة التحكم: 6.1 cm color touchscreen vs 4.3-inch colour touchscreen control panel; العمق: 347 مم vs 486 مم; المسح الضوئي على الوجهين: Yes vs No; دعم ENERGY STAR: Yes vs No. Some specifications appear on one side only; that is missing data, not a win.
Epson EcoTank ET-16500 Printer may suit users who need its confirmed advantages, while Epson EcoTank M3178 Printer benefits those who need its paired strengths. Both models are reference pages for comparison, not direct store listings here.
عدد فوهات الأسود: 800 vs 400; لوحة التحكم: 6.1 cm color touchscreen vs 4.3-inch colour touchscreen control panel; العمق: 347 مم vs 486 مم; المسح الضوئي على الوجهين: Yes vs No
Epson EcoTank ET-16500 Printer is the better overall fit on the scored differences. Epson EcoTank M3178 Printer remains suitable if a specific trait it has is what you need.
Shared specifications include: تكبير النسخ, الطباعة على الوجهين, الطباعة عبر البريد الإلكتروني.
عدد فوهات الأسود: 800 vs 400
Nearby alternatives currently available for EcoTank ET-16500 Printer: Epson EcoTank L15150 Printer ($825.00) · Epson EcoTank L3250 Printer ($145.00) · Epson EcoTank L5290 Printer ($240.00).
Nearby alternatives currently available for EcoTank M3178 Printer: Epson EcoTank L3350 Printer ($145.00) · Epson EcoTank L14150 Printer ($490.00) · Epson EcoTank L6370 Printer ($340.00).
Suitable alternatives to EcoTank ET-16500 Printer and EcoTank M3178 Printer are available at EvoLink in Damascus, with shipping to all Syrian governorates.
Address: Syria, Damascus, Halbouni, Musalam Barudi street, Building 1020, 1st floor.
Contact: +963 96 44 007 44 or via WhatsApp.
