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 Epson EcoTank L15150 Printer
A full side-by-side comparison of reference model EcoTank L6178 Printer and in-stock product EcoTank L15150 Printer on specs, price, and Syria availability.
Epson EcoTank L15150 Printer
Iso Duplex Print Speed Black
Iso Duplex Print Speed Color
An A3 color ink tank multifunction printer for printing, copying, scanning and faxing, with ISO speeds up to 2…
$825.00
in stock
| Specification | Epson EcoTank L6178 Printer | Epson EcoTank L15150 Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | $825.00 |
| Features | ||
| Printer Functions | Print, Scan, Copy | Print, Scan, Copy, Fax |
| LCD Display | 2.4-inch / 6.1 cm color LCD | 10.9 cm colour LCD touchscreen |
| Control Panel | 2.4-inch (6.1 cm) color LCD | 10.9 cm colour touchscreen |
| Quiet Mode | Yes | Yes |
| Printer Specifications | ||
| تقنية الطباعة | PrecisionCore Print Head | Epson PrecisionCore print head |
| Printing | ||
| Print Colors | 4 | 4 |
| Ink System | Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow | Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow |
| Maximum Print Resolution | 4800 × 1200 dpi | 4800 × 2400 dpi |
| Duplex Printing | Automatic | Automatic (A4 and A3 plain paper) |
| Borderless Printing | Yes | Up to A3+ |
| Paper size | Legal | A3+, A3, A4, A5, A6, B6, DL, No. 10 |
| USB Direct Print | — | Yes |
| Print Margins | 0 on top, left, right and bottom; custom setting except on plain paper mm | — |
| Ink | ||
| Ink Technology | Pigment black and Dye colour Inks | Pigment (BK/C/M/Y) |
| Included Black Ink Yield | 14000 pages | 4500 pages |
| Included Color Ink Yield | 11200 pages | 2800 pages |
| Standard Black Ink Bottle | Epson 002 Black | Epson 112 |
| Standard Colour Ink Bottles | Epson 002 Cyan, Epson 002 Magenta, Epson 002 Yellow | Epson 112 (6000 pages) |
| Replacement Black Ink Bottle Yield | 7500 pages | 7500 pages |
| Performance | ||
| Print Speed Black | 33 ppm | 32 ppm |
| Maximum Print Speed Color | 20 ppm | 22 ppm |
| ISO Print Speed Black | 15 ppm | 25 ppm |
| ISO Print Speed Color | 8 ppm | 12 ppm |
| 10×15 cm Photo Print Speed | 69 sec | Approx. 43 sec (border; Epson Premium Glossy) sec |
| First Page Out Time (Black) | 9 sec | 5.5 sec |
| First Page Out Time (Color) | — | 8.5 sec |
| ISO Duplex Print Speed Black | 6.5 ppm | 16 ppm |
| ISO Duplex Print Speed Color | 4.5 ppm | 9 ppm |
| Print Head | ||
| Black Nozzles | 400 | 800 |
| Nozzles Per Color | 128 | 256 |
| Minimum Droplet Size | 3.3 pl | 3.8 pl |
| Copy | ||
| ISO Copy Speed Black | 11 ppm | 23 ppm |
| ISO Copy Speed Color | 5.5 ppm | 10 ppm |
| Copy Resolution | 600 × 1200 dpi | 600 × 600 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 | ADF 2-sided copy (A4/A3, plain paper) |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | Contact Image Sensor (CIS) | Flatbed with ADF |
| Optical Scan Resolution | 1200 × 2400 dpi | 1200 × 2400 dpi |
| Maximum Scan Area | 21.6 x 29.7 cm | 29.7 × 43.2 cm |
| Duplex Scanning | — | Yes |
| Scan Output Formats | BMP, JPEG, TIFF, PDF | BMP, JPEG, PICT, TIFF, multi-TIFF, PDF, PNG |
| Flatbed Scan Speed | Black: 12; Colour: 27 sec | Black: 5; Colour: 10 sec |
| Scan-to Features | Scan to Cloud, Scan to computer using Epson ScanSmart | Scan to Cloud |
| Scanner Sensor Type | CIS | 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 | 26 ipm |
| ADF Colour Scan Speed | 5 ipm | 9 ipm |
| Colour Scanning | Yes | Yes |
| Monochrome Scanning | Yes | Yes |
| Scanner Compatibility | TWAIN, WIA, ICA | — |
| Maximum Scan Resolution | 9600 interpolated dpi | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless Connectivity | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Printing Services | Epson Connect (iPrint, Email Print, Remote Print Driver, Scan-to-Cloud) | Epson Connect (Epson iPrint, Epson Email Print, Remote Print Driver, Scan to Cloud), Apple AirPrint, Mopria Print Service |
| Interfaces | Hi-Speed USB, Ethernet (10/100 Mbps), Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct | Hi-Speed USB 2.0, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Network Protocols | IPP, LPD, PORT9100, TCP/IPv4, TCP/IPv6, WSD | IPv4, IPv6 |
| WLAN Security | — | WEP 64/128-bit, WPA-PSK (TKIP), WPA2-PSK (AES) |
| Ethernet Connectivity | Yes | 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 7/8/8.1/10/11, Server 2003–2016, Mac OS X 10.6.8+ |
| 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 | — |
| Compatibility | ||
| Chromebook Native Print | Yes | — |
| Paper Handling | ||
| Paper Input Capacity | 150 sheets | 550 (250+250+50) sheets |
| Paper Output Capacity | 30 sheets | 125 sheets |
| Paper Trays | 1 tray | 3 tray |
| Supported Paper Weight | 64-250 g/m² | 64–255 g/m² |
| Automatic Document Feeder Capacity | 30 sheets | 50 sheets |
| Rear Paper Feed | — | Yes |
| Photo Paper Capacity | 20 sheets | 50 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 | 250 sheets |
| ADF Paper Size Range | A4/LTR: 30 sheets; 8.5x13/Legal: 10 sheets mm | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Width | 375 mm | 515 mm |
| Depth | 347 mm | 500 mm |
| Height | 187 mm | 350 mm |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 6.7 kg | 20.2 kg |
| Printer Colour | — | Black |
| Dimensions | 375 x 347 x 187 (W × D × H) | — |
| Power | ||
| Supply Voltage | 220-240 V | AC 100–240 V, 50–60 Hz (official supply voltage range; 220–240 V is also listed under regional power supply) V |
| Frequency | 50-60 Hz | 50-60 Hz |
| Ready Mode Power | 5.3 W | 8.9 W |
| Sleep Mode Power | 0.9 W | 0.8 W |
| Power Off Consumption | 0.3 W | 0.2 W |
| ENERGY STAR Support | Yes | — |
| Copying Power Consumption | 12 W | 19 W (standalone copy; ISO/IEC 24712) W |
| Maintenance | ||
| Replaceable Maintenance Box | Yes | Yes |
| Fax | ||
| Fax Transmission Speed | — | 33.6 kbps |
| Fax Memory | — | Up to 550 pages — 6 MB memory (ITU-T No. 1 chart) |
| Fax Speed Dials | — | 200 |
| Fax Type | — | Walk-up black and white and colour fax |
| Fax Error Correction Mode | — | ITU Group 3 with ECM |
| Fax Features | — | PC Fax, Fax to E-mail, memory reception, auto redial, Fax to Folder, address book, broadcast, preview, polling reception |
| Printer | ||
| Printer Category | A4 color business multifunction all-in-one printer | — |
| Printer Language | ESC/P-R | ESC/P-R, ESC/P Raster |
| Product SKU | — | C11CH72402 |
| Software | ||
| Desktop Printing and Scanning Software | Epson ScanSmart | 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) | — |
Summary: which fits better?
Epson EcoTank L6178 Printer vs Epson EcoTank L15150 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: higher ink yield, ADF or clearer scan/copy in the table.
Pick Epson EcoTank L15150 Printer if you need: fax or a fuller print/scan/copy set in the table, automatic duplex, faster 10×15 cm photos (lower seconds).
10×15 cm photos: EcoTank L15150 about 43 seconds and EcoTank L6178 about 69 seconds in published figures (~26 second gap). That edge is conditional on matching quality mode, bordered printing, and test conditions — paper type alone is not enough.
Key differences:
- Printer Functions: Print, Scan, Copy vs Print, Scan, Copy, Fax
- Paper Size: Legal vs A3
- Interfaces: Hi-Speed USB, Ethernet (10/100 Mbps), Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct vs Hi-Speed USB 2.0, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct
- Iso Duplex Print Speed Black: 6.5 vs 16
- Iso Duplex Print Speed Color: 4.5 vs 9
Based on the specs table, Epson EcoTank L15150 Printer fits most office needs better thanks to: Printer Functions: Print, Scan, Copy vs Print, Scan, Copy, Fax; Iso Duplex Print Speed Black: 6.5 vs 16; Iso Duplex Print Speed Color: 4.5 vs 9.
Maximum dpi and ink bottle series numbers alone do not settle the buy.
What differs?
Material differences (most important first)
- Printer Functions: Print, Scan, Copy vs Print, Scan, Copy, Fax
- Paper Size: Legal vs A3
- Interfaces: Hi-Speed USB, Ethernet (10/100 Mbps), Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct vs Hi-Speed USB 2.0, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct
- Iso Duplex Print Speed Black: 6.5 vs 16
- Iso Duplex Print Speed Color: 4.5 vs 9
- Scanner Type: Contact Image Sensor (CIS) vs Flatbed with ADF
- Included Black Ink Yield: 14000 vs 4500
- Adf Colour Scan Speed: 5 vs 9
One-sided data (missing ≠ unsupported)
- Duplex Scanning: Not listed vs 1
Similarities
Duplex Printing: Automatic, Ethernet Connectivity: 1, Ink System: Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Print Colors: 4, Scanner Sensor Type: CIS
Frequently asked questions
Pick Epson EcoTank L6178 Printer if you need: higher ink yield, ADF or clearer scan/copy in the table.
Pick Epson EcoTank L15150 Printer if you need: fax or a fuller print/scan/copy set in the table, automatic duplex, faster 10×15 cm photos (lower seconds).
Printer Functions: Print, Scan, Copy vs Print, Scan, Copy, Fax
10×15 cm photos: EcoTank L15150 about 43 seconds and EcoTank L6178 about 69 seconds in published figures (~26 second gap). That edge is conditional on matching quality mode, bordered printing, and test conditions — paper type alone is not enough.
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.