Epson EcoTank L6178 Printer
A colour ink tank multifunction printer for printing, copying, and scanning, with automatic duplex printing, a 30-sheet ADF, Wi-Fi Direct, and Ethernet, delivering ISO speeds of up to 15 ppm black and 8 ppm colour.
- Brand
- Epson
- Category
- Printer EcoTank
- Model
- L6178
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Features
- Printer Functions
- Print, Scan, Copy
- LCD Display
- 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
Printing
- Print Colors
- 4
- Ink System
- Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow
- Maximum Print Resolution
- 4800 x 1200 dpi
- Duplex Printing
- Automatic
- Borderless Printing
- Yes
- Paper size
- Legal
- Print Margins
- 0 on top, left, right and bottom; custom setting except on plain paper mm
Ink
- Ink Technology
- Pigment Black + Dye Colour
- Standard Black Ink Bottle
- Epson 002 Black
- Standard Colour Ink Bottles
- Epson 002 Cyan, Epson 002 Magenta, Epson 002 Yellow
- Replacement Black Ink Bottle Yield
- 7500 pages
Performance
- Print Speed Black
- 33 ppm
- Maximum Print Speed Color
- 20 ppm
- ISO Print Speed Black
- 15 ppm
- ISO Print Speed Color
- 8 ppm
- 10×15 cm Photo Print Speed
- 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
- 400
- Nozzles Per Color
- 128
- Minimum Droplet Size
- 3.3 pl
Copy
- ISO Copy Speed Black
- 11 ppm
- 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 color image scanner
- Optical Scan Resolution
- 1200 dpi
- Maximum Scan Area
- 21.6 x 29.7 cm
- Scan Output Formats
- 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
- Scanner Colour Bit Depth
- 48: input : 24- output bit
- Scanner Grayscale Bit Depth
- 16- input/8- output bit
- Scanner Black and White Bit Depth
- 16- input/1- output bit
- ADF Monochrome Scan Speed
- 5 ipm
- ADF Colour Scan Speed
- 5 ipm
- Colour Scanning
- Yes
- Monochrome Scanning
- Yes
- Scanner Compatibility
- TWAIN, WIA, ICA
- Maximum Scan Resolution
- 9600 interpolated dpi
- Hardware Scan Resolution
- 1200 x 2400 dpi
Connectivity
- Wireless Connectivity
- Yes
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Yes
- Mobile Printing Services
- AirPrint, Google Cloud Print, Mopria, Epson Email Print, Epson iPrint Mobile App, Scan to Cloud, Remote Print Driver
- Interfaces
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 150 sheets
- Paper Output Capacity
- 30 sheets
- Paper Trays
- 1 tray
- Supported Paper Weight
- 64-250 g/m²
- Automatic Document Feeder Capacity
- 30 sheets
- Photo Paper Capacity
- 20 sheets
- Standard Tray Media Types
- 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
- 150 sheets
- ADF Paper Size Range
- A4/LTR: 30 sheets; 8.5x13/Legal: 10 sheets mm
Dimensions
- Width
- 375 mm
- Depth
- 347 mm
- Height
- 231 mm
Physical
- Weight
- 6.7 kg
Power
- Supply Voltage
- 220-240 V
- Frequency
- 50-60 Hz
- Ready Mode Power
- 5.3 W
- Sleep Mode Power
- 0.9 W
- Power Off Consumption
- 0.3 W
- Standalone Copying Power Consumption
- 12 W
- ENERGY STAR Support
- Yes
- Copying Power Consumption
- 12 W
Maintenance
- Replaceable Maintenance Box
- Yes
Printer
- Printer Category
- A4 color business multifunction all-in-one printer
- Printer Language
- ESC/P-R
Software
- Desktop Printing and Scanning Software
- Epson ScanSmart
Environment
- Operating Temperature
- 10-35 °C
- Operating Humidity
- 20-80 %
- Storage Temperature
- -20-40 °C
- Storage Humidity
- 5-85 %
Noise
- Printing Sound Pressure
- 52 dB(A)
Quick comparison with available alternatives
| Attribute | Reference model | Epson EcoTank L15150 Printer | Epson EcoTank L3210 Printer |
|---|---|---|---|
| تقنية الطباعة | Epson Micro Piezo | Epson PrecisionCore | Epson Micro Piezo |
| Supported OS | 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 | Windows , Mac OS | Mac OS X 10.6.8 or later; Windows 10; Windows 8.1; Windows 8; Windows 7; Windows Vista; Windows XP SP3 or later (32-bit); Windows XP Professional x64 Edition SP2 or later; Windows Server 2003 SP2 or later; Windows Server 2003 R2; Windows Server 2008 (32/64-bit); Windows Server 2008 R2; Windows Server 2012 (64-bit); Windows Server 2012 R2; Windows Server 2016 |
| Weight | 6.7 | 20.2 | 3.9 |
| Printer Functions | Print, Scan, Copy | Print, Scan, Copy, Fax | Print, Scan, Copy |
| Print Colors | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Ink System | Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow | Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow | Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow |
| Ink Technology | Pigment Black + Dye Colour | Pigment ink | Dye Ink |
| Maximum Print Resolution | 4800 x 1200 | 4800 × 2400 | 5760 × 1440 |
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Frequently asked questions about Epson L6178 printer
What are the main features and specifications of the Epson EcoTank L6178 Printer?
The Epson EcoTank L6178 is a multifunction refillable ink tank printer for printing, copying, and scanning. It supports automatic duplex printing, a 30-sheet ADF, Wi-Fi Direct, Ethernet, and USB connectivity. Its maximum print resolution is 4800 × 1200 dpi, while ISO print speeds reach 15 ppm in black and 8 ppm in colour.
Is the Epson EcoTank L6178 better suited to home or office use?
It may suit homes that regularly need printing, copying, and scanning, while features such as the automatic document feeder, duplex printing, network connectivity, and 150-sheet input tray are also useful in offices. The available data classifies it as an A4 colour business multifunction printer, although suitability ultimately depends on the required workload.
Is this Epson EcoTank L6178 page a sales listing or a research page?
This is a research and reference product page, not a current sales offer. It presents Epson EcoTank L6178 specifications, including printing and scanning resolution, paper capacity, connectivity, and office functions, to support research and comparison. The presence of this page does not mean the printer is currently available, orderable, or eligible for shipping.
Where can I find a similar alternative to L6178?
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Are alternatives to L6178 available in Syria?
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