A full side-by-side comparison of reference models EcoTank L3260 Printer and EcoTank M3178 Printer within the same category.
The Epson EcoTank L3260 is a tank printer designed for users considering an Epson model for everyday printing…
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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 L3260 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 | Colour LCD with power, home, help, arrow/OK, stop, start, reset and back buttons | 6.1 cm color touchscreen |
| Printer Specifications | ||
| تقنية الطباعة | Epson Micro Piezo Heat-Free Technology | 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 minimum on top, bottom, left and right mm | 3 top, bottom, left and right on plain paper mm |
| Ink | ||
| Ink Technology | Dye Ink | Pigment ink |
| Included Black Ink Yield | 8100 pages | 6000 pages |
| Included Color Ink Yield | 6500 pages | — |
| Standard Black Ink Bottle | 103 EcoTank Black, C13T00S14A, 65 ml | Epson 007S Black (standard, ~2000 pages) |
| Standard Colour Ink Bottles | 103 EcoTank Cyan C13T00S24A, Magenta C13T00S34A and Yellow C13T00S44A; 65 ml each | — |
| 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 |
| Maximum Copies | — | 99 copies |
| Copy Zoom | — | 25-400 % |
| Maximum Copy Size | — | A4 |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | Flatbed colour scanner | Flatbed color image scanner |
| Optical Scan Resolution | 1200 x 2400 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 | 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-bit internal, 8-bit external bit | 16- input, 8- output bit |
| Scanner Black and White Bit Depth | 16-bit internal, 1-bit external 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 |
| Maximum Scan Resolution | — | 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 Connect (Epson iPrint, Email Print, Remote Print Driver), Apple AirPrint, Mopria Print Service | AirPrint, Epson iPrint, WeChat Mini Program Printing |
| Interfaces | Hi-Speed USB, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct | Hi-Speed USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct |
| WLAN Security | WEP 64/128-bit, WPA2-PSK (AES), WPA/WPA2 Personal, WPA3-SAE (AES) | — |
| Ethernet Connectivity | — | Yes |
| Supported OS | Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8.x, Windows 7, Windows Vista; Windows Server 2019, 2016, 2012 R2, 2012, 2008 R2, 2008, 2003 R2 and 2003 SP2 or later; macOS 14.x, 13.x, 12.x, 11.x and macOS/OS X 10.7.x–10.15.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 Frequency Bands | 2.4 GHz | — |
| Wireless Standards | IEEE 802.11b/g/n; IEEE 802.11n on 20 MHz channel only | — |
| 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 | 64–300 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 | — |
| Standard Tray Media Types | Plain paper, Epson photo paper, and envelopes | — |
| ADF Supported Paper Weight | — | 64-95 g/m² |
| Premium Glossy Photo Paper Output Capacity | 20 sheets | — |
| Standard Paper Tray Capacity | — | 250 sheets |
| Dimensions | ||
| Width | 375 mm | 375 mm |
| Depth | 347 mm | 347 mm |
| Height | 179 mm | 346 mm |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 4.1 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 | 4.5 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 |
| Copying Power Consumption | — | 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 | Home, Home Office | A4 commercial monochrome wireless multifunction fax ink tank printer |
| Printer Language | ESC/P-R | ESC/P-R |
| Product SKU | C11CJ66407 | — |
| Software | ||
| Desktop Printing and Scanning Software | Epson ScanSmart, Epson Scan 2, 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 | — | 56 dB(A) |
| Package Contents | ||
| Package Contents | EcoTank L3260 printer, individual ink bottles, power cable, setup guide, software | — |
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 العمق, الطباعة عبر البريد الإلكتروني, تردد التشغيل.
The main differences: عدد فوهات الأسود: 800 vs 180; دعم Chromebook Native Print: Yes vs No; منفذ إيثرنت: Yes vs No; الارتفاع: 179 مم vs 346 مم; إنتاجية الحبر الأسود المرفق: 8100 pages vs 6000 صفحة. Some specifications appear on one side only; that is missing data, not a win.
Epson EcoTank L3260 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; منفذ إيثرنت: Yes vs No; الارتفاع: 179 مم vs 346 مم
There is no clear winner. The better fit depends on the use case and which specifications matter most.
Shared specifications include: العمق, الطباعة عبر البريد الإلكتروني, تردد التشغيل.
عدد فوهات الأسود: 800 vs 180
Nearby alternatives currently available for EcoTank L3260 Printer: Epson EcoTank L3250 Printer ($145.00) · Epson EcoTank L5290 Printer ($240.00) · Epson EcoTank L3350 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 L3260 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.
