A full side-by-side comparison of reference models EcoTank L15168 Printer and EcoTank M3178 Printer within the same category.
An A3+ colour multifunction ink tank printer for printing, copying, scanning and faxing, delivering ISO speeds…
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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 L15168 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 / 10.9 cm color LCD touchscreen | 2.4-inch / 6.1 cm color touchscreen |
| Control Panel | — | 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 | 4800 x 1200 dpi | 1200 x 2400 dpi |
| Duplex Printing | Automatic | Automatic |
| Borderless Printing | Yes | — |
| Paper size | A3+, A3 | A4 |
| USB Direct Print | Yes | — |
| Print Margins | 3 on top, bottom, left and right mm | 3 top, bottom, left and right on plain paper mm |
| Ink | ||
| Ink Technology | Pigment ink | Pigment ink |
| Included Black Ink Yield | — | 6000 pages |
| Standard Black Ink Bottle | Epson 009 (T06E) Black | Epson 007S Black (standard, ~2000 pages) |
| Standard Colour Ink Bottles | Epson 009 Cyan, Magenta and Yellow | — |
| Replacement Black Ink Bottle Yield | 7500 pages | 2000 pages |
| Performance | ||
| Print Speed Black | 32 ppm | 39 ppm |
| Maximum Print Speed Color | 32 ppm | — |
| ISO Print Speed Black | 25 ppm | 20 ppm |
| ISO Print Speed Color | 25 ppm | — |
| 10×15 cm Photo Print Speed | 26 sec | — |
| First Page Out Time (Black) | 5.5 sec | 6 sec |
| First Page Out Time (Color) | 5.5 sec | — |
| ISO Duplex Print Speed Black | 21 ppm | 9 ppm |
| ISO Duplex Print Speed Color | 21 ppm | — |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | — | 20000 pages |
| Maximum Monthly Duty Cycle | — | 20000 pages |
| Print Head | ||
| Black Nozzles | 800 | 800 |
| Nozzles Per Color | 800 | — |
| Minimum Droplet Size | 3.8 pl | 2.8 pl |
| Copy | ||
| ISO Copy Speed Black | 23 ppm | 17 ppm |
| ISO Copy Speed Color | 23 ppm | — |
| Copy Resolution | Input: 600 x 600; Output: 600 x 1200 dpi | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Maximum Copies | 999 copies | 99 copies |
| Copy Zoom | 25-400 % | 25-400 % |
| Maximum Copy Size | A3 | A4 |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | Flatbed color image scanner | Flatbed color image scanner |
| Optical Scan Resolution | 1200 dpi | 1200 x 2400 dpi |
| Maximum Scan Area | 29.7 x 43.18 cm | 21.6 x 29.7 cm |
| Duplex Scanning | Yes | — |
| Scan Output Formats | BMP, JPEG, TIFF, PDF, PNG | BMP, JPEG, PICT, TIFF, PDF, PNG |
| Flatbed Scan Speed | Black: 5; Colour: 10 sec | Black: 12; Colour: 27 sec |
| Scan-to Features | USB storage device, network folder, FTP, email, Scan to Cloud | — |
| 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 | 16- input, 8- output bit |
| Scanner Black and White Bit Depth | 16- input/1- output bit | 16- input, 1- output bit |
| ADF Monochrome Scan Speed | 26 ipm | 7 ipm |
| ADF Colour Scan Speed | 9 ipm | 7 ipm |
| Colour Scanning | Yes | Yes |
| Monochrome Scanning | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum Scan Resolution | 9600 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, Google Cloud Print, Mopria, Email Print, Epson iPrint Mobile App, Scan to Cloud, Remote Print Driver | AirPrint, Epson iPrint, WeChat Mini Program Printing |
| Interfaces | Hi-Speed USB, Ethernet 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T, Wi-Fi 5 (2.4/5 GHz), Wi-Fi Direct | Hi-Speed USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Network Protocols | TCP/IPv4, TCP/IPv6, LPD, IPP, PORT9100, WSD | — |
| WLAN Security | WEP 64/128-bit, WPA2-PSK AES, WPA2/WPA3-Enterprise, WPA3-SAE AES | — |
| Ethernet Connectivity | Yes | Yes |
| Supported OS | Windows XP SP3, Windows XP Professional x64 Edition SP2 or later, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows Server 2003 SP2 or later, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019, Mac OS X 10.6.8 through 10.14.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 |
| Network Management Tools | SNMP, HTTP, DHCP, BOOTP, APIPA, PING, DDNS, mDNS, SNTP, SLP, WSD, LLTD | — |
| Wireless Frequency Bands | 2.4/5 GHz | — |
| Wireless Standards | Wi-Fi 5 | — |
| Paper Handling | ||
| Paper Input Capacity | 550 sheets | 250 sheets |
| Paper Output Capacity | 125 sheets | 100 sheets |
| Paper Trays | 3 tray | 1 tray |
| Supported Paper Weight | 64-255 g/m² | Bottom cassette: 64-90; rear feed: 64-256 g/m² |
| Automatic Document Feeder Capacity | 50 sheets | 35 sheets |
| Rear Paper Feed | Yes | Yes |
| ADF Supported Paper Weight | 64-95 g/m² | 64-95 g/m² |
| Premium Glossy Photo Paper Output Capacity | 20 sheets | — |
| Maximum Custom Paper Length | 6000 mm | — |
| Standard Paper Tray Capacity | 500 sheets | 250 sheets |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 50 sheets | — |
| ADF Paper Size Range | A5 to A3 mm | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Width | 515 mm | 375 mm |
| Depth | 500 mm | 347 mm |
| Height | 350 mm | 346 mm |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 21 kg | 7.2 kg |
| Power | ||
| Supply Voltage | 220-240 V | 220-240 V |
| Frequency | 50-60 Hz | 50-60 Hz |
| Ready Mode Power | 9.7 W | 5.1 W |
| Sleep Mode Power | 0.9 W | 0.7 W |
| Power Off Consumption | 0.2 W | 0.3 W |
| Printing Power Consumption | — | 13 W |
| Standalone Copying Power Consumption | 18 W | 13 W |
| Copying Power Consumption | 18 W | 13 W |
| Maintenance | ||
| Replaceable Maintenance Box | Yes | Yes |
| Fax | ||
| Fax Transmission Speed | 33.6 kbps | 33.6 kbps |
| Fax Memory | 6 MB | 180 MB |
| Fax Speed Dials | 200 locations | 100 names and numbers locations |
| Fax Type | Black/White, Color | Walk-up Black/White, Color |
| Fax Error Correction Mode | Yes | ITU Group 3 with ECM |
| Fax Resolution | Monochrome standard: 8 pels/mm x 3.85 lines/mm; monochrome fine: 8 pels/mm x 7.7 lines/mm; color fine: 200 x 200 dpi | — |
| Fax Features | PC Fax transmission and reception, automatic redial, address book, broadcast fax, transmit reservation, polling reception, fax preview, memory reception, fax to email, fax to folder and automatic two-sided fax | PC Fax, Auto Redial, Address Book, Broadcast Fax, Fax Preview, Polling Reception |
| Printer | ||
| Printer Category | A3+ color multifunction ink tank printer | A4 commercial monochrome wireless multifunction fax ink tank printer |
| Printer Language | ESC/P-R | ESC/P-R |
| Software | ||
| Desktop Printing and Scanning Software | Epson ScanSmart | — |
| Environment | ||
| Operating Temperature | 10-35 °C | — |
| Operating Humidity | 20-80 RH % | — |
| Storage Temperature | -20-40 °C | — |
| Storage Humidity | 5-85 RH % | — |
| Noise | ||
| Printing Sound Pressure | 52 dB(A) | 56 dB(A) |
Overall, Epson EcoTank L15168 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 وزن الورق المدعوم في وحدة ADF, عدد فوهات الأسود, تكبير النسخ.
The main differences: سرعة المسح عبر ADF بالأبيض والأسود: 26 ipm vs 7 ipm; سعة وحدة التغذية التلقائية للمستندات: 50 ورقة vs 35 ورقة; استهلاك الطاقة أثناء النسخ: 13 W vs 18 W; العمق: 347 مم vs 500 مم; المسح الضوئي على الوجهين: Yes vs No. Some specifications appear on one side only; that is missing data, not a win.
Epson EcoTank L15168 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: 26 ipm vs 7 ipm; سعة وحدة التغذية التلقائية للمستندات: 50 ورقة vs 35 ورقة; استهلاك الطاقة أثناء النسخ: 13 W vs 18 W; العمق: 347 مم vs 500 مم
Epson EcoTank L15168 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: وزن الورق المدعوم في وحدة ADF, عدد فوهات الأسود, تكبير النسخ.
سرعة المسح عبر ADF بالأبيض والأسود: 26 ipm vs 7 ipm
Nearby alternatives currently available for EcoTank L15168 Printer: Epson EcoTank L5290 Printer ($240.00) · Epson EcoTank L15150 Printer ($825.00) · Epson EcoTank L3250 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 L15168 Printer and EcoTank M3178 Printer are available at EvoLink in Damascus, with shipping to all Syrian governorates.
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