A full side-by-side comparison of reference models EcoTank ET-2850 Printer and EcoTank M3178 Printer within the same category.
A colour multifunction ink tank printer for printing, scanning and copying, with Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct and autom…
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| Specification | EcoTank ET-2850 Printer | EcoTank M3178 Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Features | ||
| Printer Functions | Print, Scan, Copy | Print, Scan, Copy, Fax |
| LCD Display | 1.44-inch / 3.7 cm color LCD | 2.4-inch / 6.1 cm color touchscreen |
| Control Panel | color control panel with 3.7 cm display | 6.1 cm color touchscreen |
| Printer Specifications | ||
| تقنية الطباعة | Epson Micro Piezo | Epson Micro Piezo |
| Printing | ||
| Print Colors | 4 | 1 |
| Ink System | Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow | Black |
| Maximum Print Resolution | 5760 × 1440 dpi | 1200 x 2400 dpi |
| Duplex Printing | Automatic | Automatic |
| Borderless Printing | Yes | — |
| Paper size | A4 | A4 |
| Print Margins | 3 top and bottom on single sheets; 3 on all sides for envelopes mm | 3 top, bottom, left and right on plain paper mm |
| Voice-Activated Printing | Yes | — |
| Ink | ||
| Ink Technology | Pigment Black + Dye Colour | Pigment ink |
| Included Black Ink Yield | 14000 pages | 6000 pages |
| Included Color Ink Yield | 5200 pages | — |
| Standard Black Ink Bottle | Epson 102 Black, C13T03R140, 127 ml | Epson 007S Black (standard, ~2000 pages) |
| Standard Colour Ink Bottles | Epson 102 Cyan C13T03R240, Magenta C13T03R340, Yellow C13T03R440, 70 ml each | — |
| Replacement Black Ink Bottle Yield | 7500 pages | 2000 pages |
| Performance | ||
| Print Speed Black | 33 ppm | 39 ppm |
| Maximum Print Speed Color | 15 ppm | — |
| ISO Print Speed Black | 10.5 ppm | 20 ppm |
| ISO Print Speed Color | 5 ppm | — |
| First Page Out Time (Black) | 10 sec | 6 sec |
| First Page Out Time (Color) | 16 sec | — |
| ISO Duplex Print Speed Black | 6 ppm | 9 ppm |
| ISO Duplex Print Speed Color | 4 ppm | — |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | — | 20000 pages |
| Maximum Monthly Duty Cycle | — | 20000 pages |
| Print Head | ||
| Black Nozzles | 180 | 800 |
| Nozzles Per Color | 59 | — |
| Minimum Droplet Size | 3 pl | 2.8 pl |
| Copy | ||
| ISO Copy Speed Black | 7.7 ipm | 17 ipm |
| Copy Resolution | — | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Maximum Copies | — | 99 copies |
| Copy Zoom | — | 25-400 % |
| Maximum Copy Size | — | A4 |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | Flatbed color scanner | Flatbed color image scanner |
| Optical Scan Resolution | 1200 x 2400 dpi | 1200 x 2400 dpi |
| Maximum Scan Area | 21.6 x 29.7 cm | 21.6 x 29.7 cm |
| Scan Output Formats | BMP, JPEG, PICT, TIFF, PDF, PNG | BMP, JPEG, PICT, TIFF, PDF, PNG |
| Flatbed Scan Speed | Black: 11; Colour: 28 sec | Black: 12; Colour: 27 sec |
| Scanner Sensor Type | CIS | CIS |
| Scanner Colour Bit Depth | 48: input : 24- output bit | 48: input : 24- output bit |
| Scanner Grayscale Bit Depth | 16- internal, 8- external bit | 16- input, 8- output bit |
| Scanner Black and White Bit Depth | 16- internal, 1- external 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 x 9600 interpolated output resolution dpi | 9600 interpolated dpi |
| Hardware Scan Resolution | 1200 x 2400 dpi | 1200 x 2400 dpi |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless Connectivity | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Printing Services | Apple AirPrint, Mopria Print Service, Mopria Scan, Epson Smart Panel, Epson Connect Email Print, Remote Print Driver | AirPrint, Epson iPrint, WeChat Mini Program Printing |
| Interfaces | USB, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct | Hi-Speed USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct |
| WLAN Security | WEP 64-bit, WEP 128-bit, WPA-PSK (TKIP), WPA2-PSK (AES), WPA3-SAE (AES) | — |
| Ethernet Connectivity | — | Yes |
| Supported OS | Windows 11, Windows 10 (32/64-bit), Windows 8.1 (32/64-bit), Windows 8 (32/64-bit), Windows 7 (32/64-bit), Windows Vista (32/64-bit), Windows XP Professional x64 SP2 or later, Windows XP SP3 or later (32-bit), Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 SP2 or later; macOS 11.x, macOS 10.15.x, macOS 10.14.x, macOS 10.13.x, macOS 10.12.x, OS X 10.11.x through OS X 10.7.x and OS X 10.6.8 | 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 Frequency Bands | 2.4 GHz | — |
| Wireless Standards | IEEE 802.11b/g/n; IEEE 802.11n supported on 20 MHz channel | — |
| Paper Handling | ||
| Paper Input Capacity | 100 sheets | 250 sheets |
| Paper Output Capacity | 30 sheets | 100 sheets |
| Paper Trays | 1 tray | 1 tray |
| Supported Paper Weight | 64-300 g/m² | Bottom cassette: 64-90; rear feed: 64-256 g/m² |
| Automatic Document Feeder Capacity | — | 35 sheets |
| Rear Paper Feed | Yes | Yes |
| ADF Supported Paper Weight | — | 64-95 g/m² |
| Standard Paper Tray Capacity | — | 250 sheets |
| Dimensions | ||
| Width | 375 mm | 375 mm |
| Depth | 347 mm | 347 mm |
| Height | 187 mm | 346 mm |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 5.4 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 | 4.3 W | 5.1 W |
| Sleep Mode Power | 0.7 W | 0.7 W |
| Power Off Consumption | 0.2 W | 0.3 W |
| Printing Power Consumption | — | 13 W |
| Standalone Copying Power Consumption | 12 W | 13 W |
| ENERGY STAR Support | Yes | — |
| Copying Power Consumption | 12 W | 13 W |
| Maintenance | ||
| Replaceable Maintenance Box | — | Yes |
| Fax | ||
| Fax Transmission Speed | — | 33.6 kbps |
| Fax Memory | — | 180 pages |
| Fax Speed Dials | — | 100 names and numbers |
| Fax Type | — | Walk-up Black/White, Color |
| Fax Error Correction Mode | — | ITU Group 3 with ECM |
| Fax Features | — | PC Fax, Auto Redial, Address Book, Broadcast Fax, Fax Preview, Polling Reception |
| Printer | ||
| Printer Category | Home color multifunction ink tank printer | A4 commercial monochrome wireless multifunction fax ink tank printer |
| Printer Language | — | ESC/P-R |
| Environment | ||
| Operating Temperature | 10-35 °C | — |
| Operating Humidity | 20-80 % | — |
| Storage Temperature | -20–40 °C | — |
| Storage Humidity | 5-85 % | — |
| Noise | ||
| Printing Sound Pressure | — | 56 dB(A) |
| Package Contents | ||
| Package Contents | EcoTank ET-2850 all-in-one printer, manual, setup CD-ROM, power cord, one black ink bottle and one bottle each of cyan, magenta and yellow | — |
Overall, Epson EcoTank M3178 Printer leads on the measurable paired differences. The choice still depends on use if a specific trait of Epson EcoTank ET-2850 Printer is what you need.
Both models share specifications such as العمق, الطباعة على الوجهين, الطباعة عبر البريد الإلكتروني.
The main differences: عدد فوهات الأسود: 800 vs 180; لوحة التحكم: 6.1 cm color touchscreen vs Colour control panel with 3.7 cm display; دعم ENERGY STAR: Yes vs No; منفذ إيثرنت: Yes vs No; زمن إخراج أول صفحة (أسود): 6 ثانية vs 10 ثانية. Some specifications appear on one side only; that is missing data, not a win.
Epson EcoTank ET-2850 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 180; لوحة التحكم: 6.1 cm color touchscreen vs Colour control panel with 3.7 cm display; دعم ENERGY STAR: Yes vs No; منفذ إيثرنت: Yes vs No
Epson EcoTank M3178 Printer is the better overall fit on the scored differences. Epson EcoTank ET-2850 Printer remains suitable if a specific trait it has is what you need.
Shared specifications include: العمق, الطباعة على الوجهين, الطباعة عبر البريد الإلكتروني.
عدد فوهات الأسود: 800 vs 180
Nearby alternatives currently available for EcoTank ET-2850 Printer: Epson EcoTank L5290 Printer ($240.00) · Epson EcoTank L3250 Printer ($145.00) · Epson EcoTank L15150 Printer ($825.00).
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-2850 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.
