A full side-by-side comparison of reference models EcoTank ET-4700 Printer and EcoTank M3178 Printer within the same category.
An Epson tank printer identified as the EcoTank ET-4700, intended for shoppers comparing models in this catego…
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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-4700 Printer | EcoTank M3178 Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Features | ||
| Printer Functions | Print, Scan, Copy, Fax | Print, Scan, Copy, Fax |
| LCD Display | 1.44-inch / 3.7 cm color LCD | 2.4-inch / 6.1 cm color touchscreen |
| Control Panel | Colour 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 x 1440 dpi | 1200 x 2400 dpi |
| Duplex Printing | Manual | Automatic |
| Borderless Printing | Up to 10 x 15 | — |
| Paper size | A4 | A4 |
| Print Margins | 3 mm | 3 top, bottom, left and right on plain paper mm |
| Voice-Activated Printing | Yes | — |
| 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 or Epson 522 Cyan, Magenta and Yellow bottles, 65 ml each depending on region | — |
| 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 ppm | 17 ppm |
| ISO Copy Speed Color | 3.8 ppm | — |
| Copy Resolution | 360 x 360, 720 x 720 dpi | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Maximum Copies | 99 copies | 99 copies |
| Copy Zoom | 25-400 % | 25-400 % |
| Maximum Copy Size | 8.5 x 14 inches | A4 |
| First Copy Out Time Monochrome | 7.7 sec | — |
| First Copy Out Time Colour | 3.8 sec | — |
| Copy Features | Automatic reduction and enlargement, ID copy, adjustable copy density, contrast, colour, sharpness and text enhancement | — |
| 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 flatbed; 21.6 x 35.6 cm through ADF 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: 12; Colour: 27 sec |
| Scan-to Features | Scan to Computer using Event Manager; Scan to Computer using WSD | — |
| 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 | 4.5 ipm | 7 ipm |
| ADF Colour Scan Speed | 4.5 ipm | 7 ipm |
| Colour Scanning | Yes | Yes |
| Monochrome Scanning | Yes | Yes |
| Scanner Compatibility | TWAIN, WIA, ICA | — |
| Maximum Scan Resolution | 9600 dpi 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 Driver, Apple AirPrint, Google Cloud Print 2.0, Android Printing | AirPrint, Epson iPrint, WeChat Mini Program Printing |
| Interfaces | Hi-Speed USB, Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, Ethernet 10/100 Mbps | Hi-Speed USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct |
| WLAN Security | WEP 64-bit, WEP 128-bit, WPA-PSK (TKIP), WPA2-PSK (AES) | — |
| 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; Windows XP SP3; Windows XP Professional x64 SP2; Mac OS X 10.6.8 or later; Windows Server 2003/2003 R2 through 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 |
| Wireless Standards | IEEE 802.11b/g/n | — |
| 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 | — | Bottom cassette: 64-90; rear feed: 64-256 g/m² |
| Automatic Document Feeder Capacity | 30 sheets | 35 sheets |
| Rear Paper Feed | Yes | Yes |
| Standard Tray Media Types | Plain paper, Epson photo paper, and envelopes | — |
| ADF Supported Paper Weight | 64–95 g/m² | 64-95 g/m² |
| Standard Paper Tray Capacity | 100 sheets | 250 sheets |
| Dimensions | ||
| Width | 375 mm | 375 mm |
| Depth | 347 mm | 347 mm |
| Height | 237 mm | 346 mm |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 5 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 | — | 13 W |
| Maintenance | ||
| Replaceable Maintenance Box | — | Yes |
| Fax | ||
| Fax Transmission Speed | Up to 33.6 kbps | 33.6 kbps |
| Fax Memory | Up to 100 pages | 180 pages |
| Fax Speed Dials | Up to 100 names and numbers | 100 names and numbers |
| Fax Type | Colour facsimile | Walk-up Black/White, Color |
| Fax Error Correction Mode | ITU-T T.30 Error Correction Mode | ITU Group 3 with ECM |
| Fax Features | PC Fax send and receive, Fax to Email, Fax to Folder, automatic redial, address book, junk fax blocking, transmit reservation, monochrome broadcast fax, group dial and polling reception | PC Fax, Auto Redial, Address Book, Broadcast Fax, Fax Preview, Polling Reception |
| Printer | ||
| Printer Category | Home and home-office colour multifunction ink-tank printer | A4 commercial monochrome wireless multifunction fax ink tank printer |
| Printer Language | ESC/P-R | ESC/P-R |
| Product SKU | C11CG85402 (Europe); C11CG85201 (North America) | — |
| 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 | — | 56 dB(A) |
| Package Contents | ||
| Package Contents | Printer, initial ink bottles, power cord, setup guide, and software/documentation | — |
Overall, Epson EcoTank ET-4700 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, العمق, الطباعة عبر البريد الإلكتروني.
The main differences: سرعة المسح عبر ADF بالأبيض والأسود: 7 ipm vs 4.5 ipm; عدد فوهات الأسود: 800 vs 180; لوحة التحكم: 6.1 cm color touchscreen vs Colour control panel with 3.7 cm display; دقة النسخ: 600 × 600 dpi vs 360 × 360, 720 × 720 dpi; دعم ENERGY STAR: Yes vs No. Some specifications appear on one side only; that is missing data, not a win.
Epson EcoTank ET-4700 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.
سرعة المسح عبر ADF بالأبيض والأسود: 7 ipm vs 4.5 ipm; عدد فوهات الأسود: 800 vs 180; لوحة التحكم: 6.1 cm color touchscreen vs Colour control panel with 3.7 cm display; دقة النسخ: 600 × 600 dpi vs 360 × 360, 720 × 720 dpi
Epson EcoTank ET-4700 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, العمق, الطباعة عبر البريد الإلكتروني.
سرعة المسح عبر ADF بالأبيض والأسود: 7 ipm vs 4.5 ipm
Nearby alternatives currently available for EcoTank ET-4700 Printer: Epson EcoTank L3250 Printer ($145.00) · Epson EcoTank L5290 Printer ($240.00) · 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-4700 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.
