A full side-by-side comparison of reference models EcoTank ET-4550 Printer and EcoTank M3178 Printer within the same category.
A colour ink tank multifunction printer for printing, copying, scanning and faxing, with Wi-Fi, Ethernet, Wi-F…
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| Specification | EcoTank ET-4550 Printer | EcoTank M3178 Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Features | ||
| Printer Functions | Print, Scan, Copy, Fax | Print, Scan, Copy, Fax |
| LCD Display | 2.2-inch / 5.6 cm monochrome graphical display | 2.4-inch / 6.1 cm color touchscreen |
| Control Panel | Button control panel with 2.2-inch monochrome graphical display | 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 1200 dpi | 1200 x 2400 dpi |
| Duplex Printing | Automatic | Automatic |
| 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 | 11000 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, Yellow | — |
| Replacement Black Ink Bottle Yield | 6000 pages | 2000 pages |
| Performance | ||
| Print Speed Black | 33 ppm | 39 ppm |
| Maximum Print Speed Color | 20 ppm | — |
| ISO Print Speed Black | 13.7 ppm | 20 ppm |
| ISO Print Speed Color | 7.3 ppm | — |
| First Page Out Time (Black) | — | 6 sec |
| ISO Duplex Print Speed Black | 6.5 ppm | 9 ppm |
| ISO Duplex Print Speed Color | 4.5 ppm | — |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | 800 pages | 20000 pages |
| Maximum Monthly Duty Cycle | 3000 pages | 20000 pages |
| Print Head | ||
| Black Nozzles | 400 | 800 |
| Nozzles Per Color | 128 | — |
| Minimum Droplet Size | 3.3 pl | 2.8 pl |
| Copy | ||
| ISO Copy Speed Black | 11 ppm | 17 ppm |
| ISO Copy Speed Color | 5.5 ppm | — |
| Copy Resolution | — | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Maximum Copies | 99 copies | 99 copies |
| Copy Zoom | 25-400 % | 25-400 % |
| Maximum Copy Size | 8.5 x 14 in | A4 in |
| Copy Features | Automatic one-sided to two-sided copy, fit to page, auto reduce/enlarge, ID card copy, collate, copy density adjustment | — |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | Flatbed color scanner with ADF | 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 |
| Flatbed Scan Speed | — | 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- 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 |
| Scanner Compatibility | TWAIN | — |
| Maximum Scan Resolution | 9600 interpolated 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 | Epson iPrint, Epson Email Print, Epson Remote Print, Apple AirPrint, Google Cloud Print, Kindle Fire, Mopria | AirPrint, Epson iPrint, WeChat Mini Program Printing |
| Interfaces | Hi-Speed USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct | Hi-Speed USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Network Protocols | TCP/IPv4, TCP/IPv6 | — |
| Ethernet Connectivity | Yes | Yes |
| Supported OS | Windows 10, Windows 8/8.1, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP SP3, Windows XP Professional x64, Mac OS X 10.6-10.10.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 | 150 sheets | 250 sheets |
| Paper Output Capacity | 30 sheets | 100 sheets |
| Paper Trays | 1 tray | 1 tray |
| Supported Paper Weight | — | Bottom cassette: 64-90; rear feed: 64-256 g/m² |
| Automatic Document Feeder Capacity | 30 sheets | 35 sheets |
| Rear Paper Feed | — | Yes |
| Photo Paper Capacity | 20 sheets | — |
| ADF Supported Paper Weight | — | 64-95 g/m² |
| Standard Paper Tray Capacity | 150 sheets | 250 sheets |
| Dimensions | ||
| Width | 515 mm | 375 mm |
| Depth | 360 mm | 347 mm |
| Height | 241 mm | 346 mm |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 7.4 kg | 7.2 kg |
| Power | ||
| Supply Voltage | 100-240 V | 220-240 V |
| Frequency | 50-60 Hz | 50-60 Hz |
| Ready Mode Power | 4.4 W | 5.1 W |
| Sleep Mode Power | 1.5 W | 0.7 W |
| Power Off Consumption | 0.3 W | 0.3 W |
| Printing Power Consumption | 11 W | 13 W |
| Standalone Copying Power Consumption | 11 W | 13 W |
| ENERGY STAR Support | Yes | — |
| Copying Power Consumption | 11 W | 13 W |
| Maintenance | ||
| Replaceable Maintenance Box | — | Yes |
| Fax | ||
| Fax Transmission Speed | 33.6 kbps | 33.6 kbps |
| Fax Memory | 100 pages | 180 pages |
| Fax Speed Dials | 60 locations | 100 names and numbers locations |
| Fax Type | Standalone black and white and color fax | Walk-up Black/White, Color |
| Fax Error Correction Mode | CCITU/ITU Group 3 fax with Error Correction Mode (ECM) | ITU Group 3 with ECM |
| Fax Features | PC Fax, memory reception, auto redial, speed dial, address book, delayed send, broadcast fax | PC Fax, Auto Redial, Address Book, Broadcast Fax, Fax Preview, Polling Reception |
| Printer | ||
| Printer Category | Multifunction inkjet printer for home and home office | A4 commercial monochrome wireless multifunction fax ink tank printer |
| Printer Language | ESC/P-R | ESC/P-R |
| Product SKU | C11CE71201 | — |
| Software | ||
| Desktop Printing and Scanning Software | EPSON Printer Driver, EPSON Scan, PC-Fax | — |
| Environment | ||
| Operating Temperature | 10-35 °C | — |
| Operating Humidity | 20-80 % | — |
| Storage Temperature | -20–40 °C | — |
| Storage Humidity | 5-85, no condensation % | — |
| Noise | ||
| Printing Sound Pressure | 50 dB(A) | 56 dB(A) |
| Package Contents | ||
| Package Contents | WorkForce ET-4550 printer, instruction guide, setup CD, power cord and included ink bottles; USB cable not included | — |
There is no clear overall winner. The decision depends on the use case and which specifications matter most to you.
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 لوحة تحكم بأزرار وشاشة رسومية أحادية اللون بقياس 2.2 بوصة; دعم ENERGY STAR: Yes vs No; ذاكرة الفاكس: 180 صفحة vs 100 صفحة; اختصارات الفاكس: 100 names and numbers vs 60 جهة. Some specifications appear on one side only; that is missing data, not a win.
Epson EcoTank ET-4550 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 لوحة تحكم بأزرار وشاشة رسومية أحادية اللون بقياس 2.2 بوصة; دعم ENERGY STAR: Yes vs No; ذاكرة الفاكس: 180 صفحة vs 100 صفحة
There is no clear winner. The better fit depends on the use case and which specifications matter most.
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-4550 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-4550 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.
