EcoTank L3168 Printer
A multifunction colour ink tank printer for printing, copying and scanning, with Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct, ISO s…
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A full side-by-side comparison of reference models EcoTank L3168 Printer and EcoTank M2178 Printer within the same category.
EcoTank M2178 Printer
An A4 monochrome multifunction ink-tank printer for printing, copying, and scanning, with ISO speeds up to 20…
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| Specification | EcoTank L3168 Printer | EcoTank M2178 Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Features | ||
| Printer Functions | Print, Scan, Copy | Print, Scan, Copy |
| LCD Display | 1.44-inch / 3.7 cm color LCD | 1.44-inch / 3.7 cm color LCD |
| Control Panel | 1.44-inch color LCD control panel | — |
| Quiet Mode | Yes | — |
| 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 | Manual | Automatic |
| Borderless Printing | Up to 10 x 15 | — |
| Paper size | Legal | A4 |
| Print Margins | 0 on supported borderless sizes; minimum 3 on all sides for bordered printing mm | 3 on the top, bottom, left and right for plain paper mm |
| Ink | ||
| Ink Technology | Dye Ink | Pigment ink |
| Included Black Ink Yield | 4500 pages | 6000 pages |
| Included Color Ink Yield | 7500 pages | — |
| Standard Black Ink Bottle | Epson 004 Black | Epson 007S Black (standard, ~2000 pages) |
| Standard Colour Ink Bottles | Epson 004 Cyan, Epson 004 Magenta, Epson 004 Yellow | — |
| 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 | — |
| 10×15 cm Photo Print Speed | 69 sec | — |
| First Page Out Time (Black) | — | 6 sec |
| ISO Duplex Print Speed Black | — | 9 ppm |
| 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 | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Maximum Copies | 99 copies | 99 copies |
| Copy Zoom | 25-400 % | 25-400 % |
| Maximum Copy Size | Legal | Legal |
| Copy Features | — | ID card copy mode |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | Flatbed color image scanner | Flatbed color image scanner |
| Optical Scan Resolution | 1200 dpi | 1200 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 |
| Flatbed Scan Speed | Black: 11; Colour: 28 sec | Black: 12; Colour: 27 sec |
| Scan-to Features | — | Scan to Cloud, Scan to Computer, Scan to Computer Event Manager |
| 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 |
| Colour Scanning | Yes | Yes |
| Monochrome Scanning | Yes | Yes |
| Scanner Compatibility | TWAIN, WIA, ICA | TWAIN, WIA, ICA |
| Maximum Scan Resolution | 9600 dpi | 9600 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, Epson Email Print, Epson iPrint Mobile App, Epson WeChat Mini Program Printing, Google Cloud Print, Remote Print Driver | AirPrint; remote printing |
| Interfaces | Hi-Speed USB 2.0, Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct | Hi-Speed USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Network Protocols | IPP, LPD, PORT9100, TCP/IPv4, TCP/IPv6, WSD | — |
| WLAN Security | — | WEP 64/128-bit, WPA/WPA2 Personal, WPA2-PSK (AES) |
| Ethernet Connectivity | — | Yes |
| Supported OS | Windows XP Professional SP2 64-bit, Windows XP SP3 32-bit, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 32/64-bit, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Mac OS X 10.6.8 through 10.13.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, 10.7.x, 10.8.x, 10.9.x, 10.10.x, 10.11.x, 10.12.x, 10.13.x |
| Email Print | Yes | — |
| Network Management Tools | APIPA, BOOTP, DDNS, DHCP, HTTP, LLTD, mDNS, PING, SLP, SNMP, WSD | — |
| Wireless Frequency Bands | — | 2.4 GHz |
| Wireless Standards | IEEE 802.11b/g/n | IEEE 802.11b/g/n |
| Wireless Setup | — | Infrastructure mode, Wi-Fi Direct Simple AP, Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) |
| Compatibility | ||
| Chromebook Native Print | 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 | Plain: 64-90; Premium Glossy: 102-300 g/m² | 64-90 in the bottom cassette and rear feed; 91-256 thick media through the rear feed g/m² |
| Rear Paper Feed | Yes | Yes |
| Photo Paper Capacity | 20 sheets | — |
| Manual Feed Slot Capacity | — | 1 sheets |
| Standard Tray Media Types | — | Plain paper, Epson Multipurpose Plus Paper, Epson Bright White Premium Paper, Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte, Epson Premium Presentation Double-Sided Matte Paper |
| Premium Glossy Photo Paper Output Capacity | 20 sheets | — |
| Maximum Custom Paper Length | — | 1200 mm |
| Standard Paper Tray Capacity | 100 sheets | 250 sheets |
| Dimensions | ||
| Width | 375 mm | 375 mm |
| Depth | 347 mm | 347 mm |
| Height | 179 mm | 151 mm |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 4 kg | 6.2 kg |
| Power | ||
| Supply Voltage | 220-240 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 | 0.3 W | 0.3 W |
| Printing Power Consumption | — | 13 W |
| Standalone Copying Power Consumption | 12 W | 13 W |
| ENERGY STAR Support | Yes | Yes |
| Copying Power Consumption | 12 W | 13 W |
| Maintenance | ||
| Replaceable Maintenance Box | — | Yes |
| Printer | ||
| Printer Category | Desktop | A4 monochrome wireless multifunction ink-tank printer |
| Printer Language | ESC/P-R (Non-PC), ESC/P Raster | ESC/P-R |
| Software | ||
| Desktop Printing and Scanning Software | — | Epson printer drivers and Epson Event Manager |
| Environment | ||
| Operating Temperature | 10-35 °C | — |
| Operating Humidity | 20-80 % | — |
| Storage Temperature | -20-40 °C | — |
| Storage Humidity | 5-85 % | — |
| Noise | ||
| Printing Sound Pressure | 51 dB(A) | 56 dB(A) |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose EcoTank L3168 Printer if you need:
- Ink System: Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow vs Black
- Maximum Print Resolution: 5760 × 1440 dpi vs 1200 x 2400 dpi
- Replacement Black Ink Bottle Yield: 4500 pages vs 2000 pages
- Minimum Droplet Size: 3 pl vs 2.8 pl
Choose EcoTank M2178 Printer if you need:
- Print Margins: 3 on the top, bottom, left and right for plain paper mm vs 0 on supported borderless sizes; minimum 3 on all sides for bordered printing mm
- Included Black Ink Yield: 6000 pages vs 4500 pages
- Standard Black Ink Bottle: Epson 007S Black (standard, ~2000 pages) vs Epson 004 Black
- Print Speed Black: 39 ppm vs 33 ppm
Overall, the technical lean favors EcoTank M2178 Printer on Print Margins and Included Black Ink Yield. EcoTank L3168 Printer remains the better pick if your priority is Ink System. They share Printer Functions and LCD Display. Review the choice points above, then confirm availability before buying.
What is the difference between EcoTank L3168 Printer and EcoTank M2178 Printer?
EcoTank L3168 Printer and EcoTank M2178 Printer share a close technical baseline, notably Printer Functions, LCD Display, تقنية الطباعة.
The main decisive differences: Ink System (EcoTank L3168 Printer: Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, EcoTank M2178 Printer: Black); Maximum Print Resolution (EcoTank L3168 Printer: 5760 × 1440 dpi, EcoTank M2178 Printer: 1200 x 2400 dpi); Print Margins (EcoTank L3168 Printer: 0 on supported borderless sizes; minimum 3 on all sides for bordered printing mm, EcoTank M2178 Printer: 3 on the top, bottom, left and right for plain paper mm); Included Black Ink Yield (EcoTank L3168 Printer: 4500 pages, EcoTank M2178 Printer: 6000 pages); Standard Black Ink Bottle (EcoTank L3168 Printer: Epson 004 Black, EcoTank M2178 Printer: Epson 007S Black (standard, ~2000 pages)).
In practice, EcoTank L3168 Printer suits needs centered on Ink System, while EcoTank M2178 Printer fits priorities around Print Margins. Review the specs table above before deciding.
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Nearby alternatives currently available for EcoTank L3168 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 M2178 Printer: Epson EcoTank L15150 Printer ($825.00) · Epson EcoTank L3250 Printer ($145.00) · Epson EcoTank L5290 Printer ($240.00).
Suitable alternatives to EcoTank L3168 Printer and EcoTank M2178 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.