A full side-by-side comparison of reference models EcoTank ET-2870 Printer and EcoTank M3178 Printer within the same category.
A multifunction colour ink tank printer for printing, scanning and copying, with Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct and mobil…
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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-2870 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 diagonal LCD | 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 | 5760 × 1440 dpi | 1200 x 2400 dpi |
| Duplex Printing | Manual | Automatic |
| Borderless Printing | Up to 10 x 15 | — |
| Paper size | A4 | A4 |
| Print Margins | — | 3 top, bottom, left and right on plain paper mm |
| Ink | ||
| Ink Technology | Dye Ink | Pigment ink |
| Included Black Ink Yield | 3600 pages | 6000 pages |
| Included Color Ink Yield | 6500 pages | — |
| Standard Black Ink Bottle | Epson 104 Black, C13T00P140 | Epson 007S Black (standard, ~2000 pages) |
| Standard Colour Ink Bottles | Epson 104 Cyan C13T00P240, Magenta C13T00P340, Yellow C13T00P440 | — |
| Replacement Black Ink Bottle Yield | 4500 pages | 2000 pages |
| Performance | ||
| Print Speed Black | 33 ppm | 39 ppm |
| Maximum Print Speed Color | 15 ppm | — |
| ISO Print Speed Black | 10 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 | — | 9 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 | CIS | Flatbed color image scanner |
| Optical Scan Resolution | 1200 x 2400 dpi | 1200 x 2400 dpi |
| Maximum Scan Area | — | 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 |
| Scanner Grayscale Bit Depth | — | 16- input, 8- output bit |
| Scanner Black and White Bit Depth | — | 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 |
| 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 App, Epson Connect Email Print, Epson Connect 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 128-bit, WEP 64-bit, WPA-PSK (TKIP), WPA2-PSK (AES) | — |
| Ethernet Connectivity | — | Yes |
| Supported OS | Mac OS X 10.6.8 or later; 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 SP3 or later 32-bit; Windows XP Professional x64 Edition SP2 or later; Windows Server 2003 SP2 or later; Windows Server 2003 R2; Windows Server 2008 R2; Windows Server 2012 R2; Windows Server 2016 | 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 |
| 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 | 100 sheets | 250 sheets |
| Dimensions | ||
| Width | 375 mm | 375 mm |
| Depth | 347 mm | 347 mm |
| Height | 179 mm | 346 mm |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 4.1 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 | 4.5 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 |
| 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 | A4 commercial monochrome wireless multifunction fax ink tank printer |
| Printer Language | — | ESC/P-R |
| Product SKU | C11CJ66421 | — |
| Noise | ||
| Printing Sound Pressure | — | 56 dB(A) |
| Package Contents | ||
| Package Contents | Main unit, 4 x 65 ml individual ink bottles (Black, Cyan, Yellow and Magenta), power cable, setup guide, warranty document | — |
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-2870 Printer is what you need.
Both models share specifications such as العمق, الطباعة عبر البريد الإلكتروني, تردد التشغيل.
The main differences: عدد فوهات الأسود: 800 vs 180; لوحة التحكم: 6.1 cm color touchscreen vs Colour panel with 3.7 cm diagonal LCD; منفذ إيثرنت: Yes vs No; زمن إخراج أول صفحة (أسود): 6 ثانية vs 10 ثانية; الارتفاع: 179 مم vs 346 مم. Some specifications appear on one side only; that is missing data, not a win.
Epson EcoTank ET-2870 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 panel with 3.7 cm diagonal LCD; منفذ إيثرنت: Yes vs No; زمن إخراج أول صفحة (أسود): 6 ثانية vs 10 ثانية
Epson EcoTank M3178 Printer is the better overall fit on the scored differences. Epson EcoTank ET-2870 Printer remains suitable if a specific trait it has is what you need.
Shared specifications include: العمق, الطباعة عبر البريد الإلكتروني, تردد التشغيل.
عدد فوهات الأسود: 800 vs 180
Nearby alternatives currently available for EcoTank ET-2870 Printer: Epson EcoTank L5290 Printer ($240.00) · Epson EcoTank L3250 Printer ($145.00) · Epson EcoTank L3350 Printer ($145.00).
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-2870 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.
