A full side-by-side comparison of reference models EcoTank L3280 Printer and EcoTank L6178 Printer within the same category.
An Epson ink tank printer identified by the L3280 model, intended for users comparing tank-based printers and…
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A colour ink tank multifunction printer for printing, copying, and scanning, with automatic duplex printing, a…
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| Specification | EcoTank L3280 Printer | EcoTank L6178 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 | 2.4-inch / 6.1 cm color LCD |
| Control Panel | — | 2.4-inch (6.1 cm) color LCD |
| Quiet Mode | — | Yes |
| Printer Specifications | ||
| تقنية الطباعة | Epson Micro Piezo | Epson Micro Piezo |
| Printing | ||
| Print Colors | 4 | 4 |
| Ink System | Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow | Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow |
| Maximum Print Resolution | 5760 x 1440 dpi | 4800 x 1200 dpi |
| Duplex Printing | Manual | Automatic |
| Borderless Printing | Up to 10 x 15 | Yes |
| Paper size | A4 | Legal |
| Print Margins | 3 mm | 0 on top, left, right and bottom; custom setting except on plain paper mm |
| Ink | ||
| Ink Technology | Dye Ink | Pigment Black + Dye Colour |
| Included Black Ink Yield | 8100 pages | — |
| Included Color Ink Yield | 6500 pages | — |
| Standard Black Ink Bottle | 103 EcoTank Black, C13T00S14A, 65 ml | Epson 002 Black |
| Standard Colour Ink Bottles | Epson 103 EcoTank Cyan, Magenta and Yellow ink bottles, 65 ml each | Epson 002 Cyan, Epson 002 Magenta, Epson 002 Yellow |
| Replacement Black Ink Bottle Yield | 4500 pages | 7500 pages |
| Performance | ||
| Print Speed Black | 33 ppm | 33 ppm |
| Maximum Print Speed Color | 15 ppm | 20 ppm |
| ISO Print Speed Black | 10 ppm | 15 ppm |
| ISO Print Speed Color | 5 ppm | 8 ppm |
| 10×15 cm Photo Print Speed | 69 sec | 69 sec |
| First Page Out Time (Black) | — | 9 sec |
| ISO Duplex Print Speed Black | — | 6.5 ppm |
| ISO Duplex Print Speed Color | — | 4.5 ppm |
| Print Head | ||
| Black Nozzles | 180 | 400 |
| Nozzles Per Color | 59 | 128 |
| Minimum Droplet Size | 3 pl | 3.3 pl |
| Copy | ||
| ISO Copy Speed Black | 7.7 ipm | 11 ipm |
| ISO Copy Speed Color | — | 5.5 ppm |
| Copy Resolution | — | 600 x 1200 dpi |
| Maximum Copies | — | 99 copies |
| Copy Zoom | — | 25-400 % |
| Maximum Copy Size | — | A4, Letter |
| N-in-1 Copy | — | 2-up |
| Copy Features | — | color or monochrome copying, Standard or Best quality, Auto Fit and 25%-400% zoom |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | Flatbed Contact Image Sensor (CIS) | Flatbed color image scanner |
| Optical Scan Resolution | 1200 x 2400 dpi | 1200 dpi |
| Maximum Scan Area | — | 21.6 x 29.7 cm |
| Scan Output Formats | BMP, JPEG, PICT, TIFF, PDF, PNG | BMP, JPEG, TIFF, PDF |
| Flatbed Scan Speed | — | Black: 12; Colour: 27 sec |
| Scan-to Features | — | Scan to Cloud, Scan to computer using Epson ScanSmart |
| Scanner Sensor Type | CIS | CIS |
| Scanner Colour Bit Depth | 48-bit input / 24-bit 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 | — | 5 ipm |
| ADF Colour Scan Speed | — | 5 ipm |
| Colour Scanning | Yes | Yes |
| Monochrome Scanning | Yes | Yes |
| Scanner Compatibility | — | TWAIN, WIA, ICA |
| Maximum Scan Resolution | — | 9600 interpolated dpi |
| Hardware Scan Resolution | — | 1200 x 2400 dpi |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless Connectivity | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Printing Services | Epson Connect (iPrint, Email Print, Remote Print Driver), Apple AirPrint, Mopria Print Service | AirPrint, Google Cloud Print, Mopria, Epson Email Print, Epson iPrint Mobile App, Scan to Cloud, Remote Print Driver |
| Interfaces | USB, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct | Hi-Speed USB 2.0, Ethernet 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T, Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Network Protocols | — | IPP, LPD, PORT9100, TCP/IPv4, TCP/IPv6, WSD |
| Ethernet Connectivity | — | Yes |
| Supported OS | Mac OS X 10.6.8 or later; Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista; Windows XP Professional x64 Edition SP2 or later; Windows XP SP3 or later (32-bit); Windows Server 2003 SP2 or later, 2003 R2, 2008 (32/64-bit), 2008 R2, 2012 (64-bit), 2012 R2, 2016 | Windows XP SP3; Windows XP Professional x64 Edition SP2; Windows Vista; Windows 7; Windows 8; Windows 8.1; Windows 10 (32-bit and 64-bit); Windows Server 2003, 2003 x64 Edition, 2003 R2, 2003 R2 x64 Edition, 2008, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2 and 2016; Mac OS X 10.6.8 through 10.12.x; UOS |
| Email Print | Yes | 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 (Wi-Fi 4) |
| Compatibility | ||
| Chromebook Native Print | — | Yes |
| Paper Handling | ||
| Paper Input Capacity | 100 sheets | 150 sheets |
| Paper Output Capacity | 30 sheets | 30 sheets |
| Paper Trays | 1 tray | 1 tray |
| Supported Paper Weight | 64–300 g/m² | 64-250 g/m² |
| Automatic Document Feeder Capacity | — | 30 sheets |
| Rear Paper Feed | Yes | — |
| Photo Paper Capacity | — | 20 sheets |
| Standard Tray Media Types | Plain paper, Epson photo paper, and envelopes | Plain paper, Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper (Premium Glossy Photo Paper), envelopes, postcards |
| ADF Supported Paper Weight | — | 64-95 g/m² |
| Premium Glossy Photo Paper Output Capacity | — | 20 sheets |
| Maximum Custom Paper Length | — | 1200 mm |
| Standard Paper Tray Capacity | 100 sheets | 150 sheets |
| ADF Paper Size Range | — | A4/LTR: 30 sheets; 8.5x13/Legal: 10 sheets mm |
| Dimensions | ||
| Width | 375 mm | 375 mm |
| Depth | 347 mm | 347 mm |
| Height | 179 mm | 231 mm |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 4.1 kg | 6.7 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 | 5.3 W |
| Sleep Mode Power | 0.7 W | 0.9 W |
| Power Off Consumption | 0.2 W | 0.3 W |
| Standalone Copying Power Consumption | 12 W | 12 W |
| ENERGY STAR Support | — | Yes |
| Copying Power Consumption | — | 12 W |
| Maintenance | ||
| Replaceable Maintenance Box | — | Yes |
| Printer | ||
| Printer Category | Home, Home Office | A4 color business multifunction all-in-one printer |
| Printer Language | ESC/P-R | ESC/P-R |
| Product SKU | C11CJ66426 | — |
| Software | ||
| Desktop Printing and Scanning Software | Epson Printer Driver, Epson Scan 2 | Epson ScanSmart |
| Environment | ||
| Operating Temperature | 10–35 °C | 10-35 °C |
| Operating Humidity | 20–80 % | 20-80 % |
| Storage Temperature | -20–40 °C | -20-40 °C |
| Storage Humidity | 5–85 % | 5-85 % |
| Noise | ||
| Printing Sound Pressure | — | 52 dB(A) |
| Package Contents | ||
| Package Contents | Main unit, 4 x 65 ml individual ink bottles (Black, Cyan, Yellow, Magenta), 1 extra black ink bottle, power cable, setup guide, warranty document | — |
Overall, Epson EcoTank L6178 Printer leads on the measurable paired differences. The choice still depends on use if a specific trait of Epson EcoTank L3280 Printer is what you need.
Both models share specifications such as العمق, الطباعة عبر البريد الإلكتروني, تردد التشغيل.
The main differences: عدد فوهات الأسود: 400 vs 180; دعم Chromebook Native Print: Yes vs No; دعم ENERGY STAR: Yes vs No; منفذ إيثرنت: Yes vs No; سرعة النسخ ISO (أسود): 11 ص/د vs 7.7 ipm. Some specifications appear on one side only; that is missing data, not a win.
Epson EcoTank L3280 Printer may suit users who need its confirmed advantages, while Epson EcoTank L6178 Printer benefits those who need its paired strengths. Both models are reference pages for comparison, not direct store listings here.
عدد فوهات الأسود: 400 vs 180; دعم Chromebook Native Print: Yes vs No; دعم ENERGY STAR: Yes vs No; منفذ إيثرنت: Yes vs No
Epson EcoTank L6178 Printer is the better overall fit on the scored differences. Epson EcoTank L3280 Printer remains suitable if a specific trait it has is what you need.
Shared specifications include: العمق, الطباعة عبر البريد الإلكتروني, تردد التشغيل.
عدد فوهات الأسود: 400 vs 180
Nearby alternatives currently available for EcoTank L3280 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 L6178 Printer: Epson EcoTank L15150 Printer ($825.00) · Epson EcoTank L5290 Printer ($240.00) · Epson EcoTank L3250 Printer ($145.00).
Suitable alternatives to EcoTank L3280 Printer and EcoTank L6178 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.
