Epson EcoTank L6178 Printer
A colour ink tank multifunction printer for printing, copying, and scanning, with automatic duplex printing, a…
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Compare Epson EcoTank L6178 Printer Canon MAXIFY GX6140 4in1 Printer
A full side-by-side comparison of reference model EcoTank L6178 Printer and in-stock product MAXIFY GX6140 4in1 Printer on specs, price, and Syria availability.
Canon MAXIFY GX6140 4in1 Printer
A multifunction color ink tank printer for printing, copying, and scanning, featuring print speeds up to 24 pp…
$450.00
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| Specification | Epson EcoTank L6178 Printer | Canon MAXIFY GX6140 4in1 Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | $450.00 |
| Features | ||
| Printer Functions | Print, Scan, Copy | Print, Scan, Copy |
| LCD Display | 2.4-inch / 6.1 cm color LCD | 6.9 cm tiltable colour touchscreen |
| Control Panel | 2.4-inch (6.1 cm) color LCD | Tiltable colour touchscreen; Black, Colour, Stop, Home controls |
| Quiet Mode | Yes | Yes |
| Printer Specifications | ||
| تقنية الطباعة | PrecisionCore Print Head | Refillable ink tank inkjet |
| Printing | ||
| Print Colors | 4 | 4 |
| Ink System | Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow | CMYK |
| Maximum Print Resolution | 4800 × 1200 dpi | 600 × 1200 dpi |
| Duplex Printing | Automatic | Automatic (A4, Letter) |
| Borderless Printing | Yes | — |
| Paper size | Legal | A4 |
| Print Margins | 0 on top, left, right and bottom; custom setting except on plain paper mm | 5 (top, bottom, left, right) mm |
| Ink | ||
| Ink Technology | Pigment black and Dye colour Inks | Pigment ink (BK, C, M, Y) |
| Included Black Ink Yield | 14000 pages | — |
| Included Color Ink Yield | 11200 pages | — |
| Standard Black Ink Bottle | Epson 002 Black | GI-46 BK |
| Standard Colour Ink Bottles | Epson 002 Cyan, Epson 002 Magenta, Epson 002 Yellow | GI-46 C, GI-46 M, GI-46 Y |
| Replacement Black Ink Bottle Yield | 7500 pages | 6000 pages |
| Performance | ||
| Print Speed Black | 33 ppm | — |
| Maximum Print Speed Color | 20 ppm | — |
| ISO Print Speed Black | 15 ppm | 24 ppm |
| ISO Print Speed Color | 8 ppm | 15.5 ppm |
| 10×15 cm Photo Print Speed | 69 sec | — |
| First Page Out Time (Black) | 9 sec | 5.5 sec |
| First Page Out Time (Color) | — | 7 sec |
| ISO Duplex Print Speed Black | 6.5 ppm | — |
| ISO Duplex Print Speed Color | 4.5 ppm | — |
| Maximum Monthly Duty Cycle | — | 45000 pages |
| Print Head | ||
| Black Nozzles | 400 | — |
| Nozzles Per Color | 128 | — |
| Minimum Droplet Size | 3.3 pl | — |
| Copy | ||
| ISO Copy Speed Black | 11 ppm | 22.2 ppm |
| ISO Copy Speed Color | 5.5 ppm | 12.2 ppm |
| Copy Resolution | 600 × 1200 dpi | — |
| Maximum Copies | 99 copies | 99 copies |
| Copy Zoom | 25-400 % | 25–400 % |
| Maximum Copy Size | A4, Letter | — |
| N-in-1 Copy | 2-up | 2-on-1, 4-on-1 |
| First Copy Out Time Colour | — | 12 sec |
| Copy Features | color or monochrome copying, Standard or Best quality, Auto Fit and 25%-400% zoom | Duplex, manual ADF duplex, collate, ID card, frame erase, 2-on-1, 4-on-1 |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | Contact Image Sensor (CIS) | CIS colour flatbed + ADF |
| Optical Scan Resolution | 1200 × 2400 dpi | 1200 × 1200 dpi |
| Maximum Scan Area | 21.6 x 29.7 cm | 21.6 × 35.6 cm |
| Scan Output Formats | BMP, JPEG, TIFF, PDF | PDF, Compact PDF, JPEG, TIFF |
| Flatbed Scan Speed | Black: 12; Colour: 27 sec | — |
| Scan-to Features | Scan to Cloud, Scan to computer using Epson ScanSmart | Email, network folder, USB flash drive, computer |
| Scanner Sensor Type | CIS | CIS |
| Scanner Colour Bit Depth | 48: input : 24- output bit | 8 per RGB channel bit |
| Scanner Grayscale Bit Depth | 16- input, 8- output bit | 8 bit |
| Scanner Black and White Bit Depth | 16- input, 1- output bit | — |
| ADF Monochrome Scan Speed | 5 ipm | 22.2 ipm |
| ADF Colour Scan Speed | 5 ipm | 16.9 ipm |
| Colour Scanning | Yes | Yes |
| Monochrome Scanning | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced Scan Features | — | Scan to email, shared folder, USB flash drive |
| Scanner Compatibility | TWAIN, WIA, ICA | TWAIN 1.9, WIA |
| Maximum Scan Resolution | 9600 interpolated dpi | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless Connectivity | Yes | — |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes | — |
| Mobile Printing Services | Epson Connect (iPrint, Email Print, Remote Print Driver, Scan-to-Cloud) | Canon PRINT, Apple AirPrint, Mopria, Canon Print Service, Cloud Link |
| Interfaces | Hi-Speed USB, Ethernet (10/100 Mbps), Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct | Hi-Speed USB-B, USB flash drive, Wi-Fi, Ethernet (10/100BASE-T) |
| Network Protocols | IPP, LPD, PORT9100, TCP/IPv4, TCP/IPv6, WSD | SNMP, HTTP, TCP/IP (IPv4/IPv6) |
| WLAN Security | — | WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA3-SAE, WPA-EAP, WPA2-EAP, WPA3-EAP (AES) |
| 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 | Windows 7 SP1, 8.1, 10, 11; Server 2008 R2 SP1, 2012 R2, 2016, 2019, 2022, 2025; macOS 11.7.6–15; iOS, iPadOS, Android, Chrome OS |
| 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 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wireless Setup | — | WPS (push button/PIN), Easy Wireless Connect |
| Compatibility | ||
| Chromebook Native Print | Yes | — |
| Paper Handling | ||
| Paper Input Capacity | 150 sheets | 350 sheets |
| Paper Output Capacity | 30 sheets | 75 sheets |
| Paper Trays | 1 tray | 2 tray |
| Supported Paper Weight | 64-250 g/m² | 64–105 (plain); up to 265 (Canon PP-201) g/m² |
| Automatic Document Feeder Capacity | 30 sheets | 50 sheets |
| Photo Paper Capacity | 20 sheets | — |
| Standard Tray Media Types | Plain paper, Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper (Premium Glossy Photo Paper), envelopes, postcards | Plain paper, Canon Red Label Superior, Canon Oce Office Colour Paper |
| ADF Supported Paper Weight | 64-95 g/m² | 60–95 g/m² |
| Premium Glossy Photo Paper Output Capacity | 20 sheets | — |
| Maximum Custom Paper Length | 1200 mm | 1200 mm |
| Standard Paper Tray Capacity | 150 sheets | 250 sheets |
| ADF Paper Size Range | A4/LTR: 30 sheets; 8.5x13/Legal: 10 sheets mm | 148×148–216×356 mm |
| Dimensions | ||
| Width | 375 mm | 399 mm |
| Depth | 347 mm | 410 mm |
| Height | 187 mm | 254 mm |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 6.7 kg | 11.6 kg |
| Printer Colour | — | White |
| Dimensions | 375 x 347 x 187 (W × D × H) | — |
| Power | ||
| Supply Voltage | 220-240 V | 100–240 V |
| Frequency | 50-60 Hz | 50/60 Hz |
| Ready Mode Power | 5.3 W | — |
| Sleep Mode Power | 0.9 W | — |
| Power Off Consumption | 0.3 W | 0.05 W |
| ENERGY STAR Support | Yes | — |
| Copying Power Consumption | 12 W | 20 W |
| Maintenance | ||
| Replaceable Maintenance Box | Yes | — |
| Printer | ||
| Printer Category | A4 color business multifunction all-in-one printer | A4 colour multifunction ink tank (3-in-1) |
| Printer Language | ESC/P-R | — |
| Product SKU | — | 6882C009 |
| Software | ||
| Desktop Printing and Scanning Software | Epson ScanSmart | Printer Driver, IJ Printer Assistant Tool, Canon Scan Utility |
| Fax | ||
| Fax Type | — | No fax |
| Environment | ||
| Operating Temperature | 10-35 °C | 5–35 °C |
| Operating Humidity | 20-80 % | 10–90 % |
| Storage Temperature | -20-40 °C | 0–40 °C |
| Storage Humidity | 5-85 % | 5–95 % |
| Noise | ||
| Printing Sound Pressure | 52 dB(A) | 49 dB(A) |
| Package Contents | ||
| Package Contents | — | GX6140 printer, GI-46 BK/C/M/Y ink bottles, print heads, power cord, setup CD-ROM, manuals |
Summary: which fits better?
Epson EcoTank L6178 Printer vs Canon MAXIFY GX6140 4in1 Printer — choose by the use case in the table (role/paper, document features, connectivity, speed).
research reference (not for sale) vs store product.
When to pick which:
Pick Epson EcoTank L6178 Printer if you need: ADF or clearer scan/copy in the table.
Pick Canon MAXIFY GX6140 4in1 Printer if you need: ADF or clearer scan/copy in the table.
Key differences:
- Paper Size: Legal vs A4
- Interfaces: Hi-Speed USB, Ethernet (10/100 Mbps), Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct vs Hi-Speed USB-B, USB flash drive, Wi-Fi, Ethernet (10/100BASE-T)
- Printer Category: A4 color business multifunction all-in-one printer vs A4 colour multifunction ink tank (3-in-1)
- Duplex Printing: Automatic vs Automatic (A4, Letter)
- Scanner Type: Contact Image Sensor (CIS) vs CIS colour flatbed + ADF
Based on the specs table, Canon MAXIFY GX6140 4in1 Printer fits most office needs better thanks to: Adf Supported Paper Weight: 64-95 vs 60–95; Automatic Document Feeder Capacity: 30 vs 50; Iso Print Speed Black: 15 vs 24.
Maximum dpi and ink bottle series numbers alone do not settle the buy.
What differs?
Material differences (most important first)
- Paper Size: Legal vs A4
- Interfaces: Hi-Speed USB, Ethernet (10/100 Mbps), Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct vs Hi-Speed USB-B, USB flash drive, Wi-Fi, Ethernet (10/100BASE-T)
- Printer Category: A4 color business multifunction all-in-one printer vs A4 colour multifunction ink tank (3-in-1)
- Duplex Printing: Automatic vs Automatic (A4, Letter)
- Scanner Type: Contact Image Sensor (CIS) vs CIS colour flatbed + ADF
- Wireless Standards: IEEE 802.11b/g/n vs IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
- Adf Colour Scan Speed: 5 vs 16.9
- Adf Monochrome Scan Speed: 5 vs 22.2
Minor deltas
- Storage Humidity: 5-85 vs 5–95
One-sided data (missing ≠ unsupported)
- Wireless Connectivity: 1 vs Not listed
- Ethernet Connectivity: 1 vs Not listed
- Wi Fi Direct: 1 vs Not listed
Similarities
Ink System: Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Print Colors: 4, Printer Functions: Print, Scan, Copy, Scanner Sensor Type: CIS
Frequently asked questions
Pick Epson EcoTank L6178 Printer if you need: ADF or clearer scan/copy in the table.
Pick Canon MAXIFY GX6140 4in1 Printer if you need: ADF or clearer scan/copy in the table.
Paper Size: Legal vs A4
Not by themselves. Dpi alone does not prove higher quality, and bottle series is a consumables difference. Decide by role, duplex/ADF, speed, connectivity, and price.