A full side-by-side comparison of reference models EcoTank L3168 Printer and EcoTank M3178 Printer within the same category.
A multifunction colour ink tank printer for printing, copying and scanning, with Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct, ISO s…
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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 L3168 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 | 1.44-inch color LCD control panel | 6.1 cm color touchscreen |
| 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 top, bottom, left and right on 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 |
| 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 | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Maximum Copies | 99 copies | 99 copies |
| Copy Zoom | 25-400 % | 25-400 % |
| Maximum Copy Size | Legal | A4 |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | Flatbed color image scanner | Flatbed color image scanner |
| Optical Scan Resolution | 1200 dpi | 1200 x 2400 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 |
| 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 | — | 7 ipm |
| ADF Colour Scan Speed | — | 7 ipm |
| Colour Scanning | Yes | Yes |
| Monochrome Scanning | Yes | Yes |
| Scanner Compatibility | TWAIN, WIA, ICA | — |
| 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, Epson Email Print, Epson iPrint Mobile App, Epson WeChat Mini Program Printing, Google Cloud Print, Remote Print Driver | AirPrint, Epson iPrint, WeChat Mini Program 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 | — |
| 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 through 10.13.x |
| Email Print | Yes | Yes |
| Network Management Tools | APIPA, BOOTP, DDNS, DHCP, HTTP, LLTD, mDNS, PING, SLP, SNMP, WSD | — |
| Wireless Standards | IEEE 802.11b/g/n | — |
| 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 | Bottom cassette: 64-90; rear feed: 64-256 g/m² |
| Automatic Document Feeder Capacity | — | 35 sheets |
| Rear Paper Feed | Yes | Yes |
| Photo Paper Capacity | 20 sheets | — |
| ADF Supported Paper Weight | — | 64-95 g/m² |
| Premium Glossy Photo Paper Output Capacity | 20 sheets | — |
| 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 kg | 7.2 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 | — |
| 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 | Desktop | A4 commercial monochrome wireless multifunction fax ink tank printer |
| Printer Language | ESC/P-R (Non-PC), ESC/P Raster | ESC/P-R |
| 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) |
Overall, Epson EcoTank M3178 Printer leads on the measurable paired differences. The choice still depends on use if a specific trait of Epson EcoTank L3168 Printer is what you need.
Both models share specifications such as دقة النسخ, تكبير النسخ, العمق.
The main differences: عدد فوهات الأسود: 800 vs 180; دعم Chromebook Native Print: Yes vs No; لوحة التحكم: 6.1 cm color touchscreen vs 1.44-inch color LCD control panel; دعم ENERGY STAR: Yes vs No; منفذ إيثرنت: Yes vs No. Some specifications appear on one side only; that is missing data, not a win.
Epson EcoTank L3168 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; دعم Chromebook Native Print: Yes vs No; لوحة التحكم: 6.1 cm color touchscreen vs 1.44-inch color LCD control panel; دعم ENERGY STAR: Yes vs No
Epson EcoTank M3178 Printer is the better overall fit on the scored differences. Epson EcoTank L3168 Printer remains suitable if a specific trait it has is what you need.
Shared specifications include: دقة النسخ, تكبير النسخ, العمق.
عدد فوهات الأسود: 800 vs 180
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 M3178 Printer: Epson EcoTank L3350 Printer ($145.00) · Epson EcoTank L14150 Printer ($490.00) · Epson EcoTank L6370 Printer ($340.00).
Suitable alternatives to EcoTank L3168 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.
