A full side-by-side comparison of reference models EcoTank L6550 Printer and EcoTank M1178 Printer within the same category.
A multifunction colour ink tank printer for printing, copying, scanning and faxing, with ISO speeds up to 25 p…
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A monochrome ink tank printer with a 20 ppm ISO print speed and automatic duplex printing, supported by Wi-Fi,…
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| Specification | EcoTank L6550 Printer | EcoTank M1178 Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Features | ||
| Printer Functions | Print, Scan, Copy, Fax | |
| LCD Display | 10.9 cm/4.3-inch TFT color touchscreen | — |
| Control Panel | 10.9 cm/4.3-inch color touchscreen control panel | Button-operated control panel with status indicator lights |
| Quiet Mode | Yes | Yes |
| Printer Specifications | ||
| تقنية الطباعة | Epson PrecisionCore | Epson PrecisionCore |
| Printing | ||
| Print Colors | 4 | 1 |
| Ink System | Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow | Black |
| Maximum Print Resolution | 4800 × 2400 dpi | 1200 x 2400 dpi |
| Duplex Printing | Automatic | Automatic |
| Borderless Printing | Yes | — |
| Paper size | A4 | Legal |
| USB Direct Print | Yes | — |
| Print Margins | — | 3 on the top, bottom, left and right for plain paper mm |
| Ink | ||
| Ink Technology | Pigment ink | Pigment Black + Dye Colour |
| Included Black Ink Yield | 4500 pages | 6000 pages |
| Included Color Ink Yield | 2800 pages | — |
| Standard Black Ink Bottle | Epson 112 Pigment Black, C13T06C14A | Epson 007S Black (standard, ~2000 pages) |
| Standard Colour Ink Bottles | Epson 112 Pigment Cyan C13T06C24A, Magenta C13T06C34A and Yellow C13T06C44A | — |
| Replacement Black Ink Bottle Yield | 7500 pages | 2000 pages |
| Performance | ||
| Print Speed Black | 32 ppm | 39 ppm |
| Maximum Print Speed Color | 22 ppm | — |
| ISO Print Speed Black | 25 ppm | 20 ppm |
| ISO Print Speed Color | 12 ppm | — |
| 10×15 cm Photo Print Speed | 43 sec | — |
| First Page Out Time (Black) | 5.5 sec | 6 sec |
| First Page Out Time (Color) | 9.5 sec | — |
| ISO Duplex Print Speed Black | 16 ppm | 9 ppm |
| ISO Duplex Print Speed Color | 9 ppm | — |
| Print Head | ||
| Black Nozzles | 800 | 800 |
| Nozzles Per Color | 256 | — |
| Minimum Droplet Size | 3.8 pl | 2.8 pl |
| Copy | ||
| ISO Copy Speed Black | 23 ppm | — |
| ISO Copy Speed Color | 10 ppm | — |
| Copy Resolution | 600 x 600 dpi | — |
| Maximum Copies | 999 copies | — |
| Copy Zoom | 25-400 % | — |
| Maximum Copy Size | Legal | — |
| N-in-1 Copy | 2-up, 4-up | — |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | Flatbed color image scanner | — |
| Optical Scan Resolution | 1200 x 2400 dpi | — |
| Maximum Scan Area | 21.6 x 29.7 cm | — |
| Duplex Scanning | Yes | — |
| Scan Output Formats | BMP, JPEG, TIFF, PDF, PNG | — |
| Flatbed Scan Speed | Black: 5; Colour: 10 sec | — |
| Scan-to Features | Scan to memory device, network folder/FTP, email, computer via Epson ScanSmart, computer via WSD and cloud | — |
| 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 | 26 ipm | — |
| ADF Colour Scan Speed | 9 ipm | — |
| Colour Scanning | Yes | — |
| Monochrome Scanning | Yes | — |
| Maximum Scan Resolution | 1200 x 2400 dpi | — |
| Hardware Scan Resolution | 1200 x 2400 dpi | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless Connectivity | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Printing Services | Apple AirPrint, Epson Email Print, Epson iPrint, Epson Smart Panel, Mopria Print Service, Remote Print Driver, Scan to Cloud | Epson iPrint, Epson Print Enabler, Epson Connect Email Print and Remote Print Driver |
| Interfaces | USB 2.0, USB Host, Ethernet 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct | Hi-Speed USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Network Protocols | TCP/IPv4, TCP/IPv6, LPD, IPP, IPPS, Port 9100, WSD | Bonjour, Epson Connect Email Print, EpsonNet Print over IPv4, IPP over IPv4/IPv6, Remote Print over IPv4, Standard TCP/IP, WSD |
| WLAN Security | WEP 64/128-bit, Wi-Fi Direct supports WPA2-PSK (AES), WPA2-PSK (AES), WPA2/WPA3-Enterprise, WPA3-SAE (AES) | WEP 64/128-bit, Wi-Fi Direct supports WPA2-PSK AES, WPA/WPA2 Personal, WPA2-PSK AES |
| Ethernet Connectivity | Yes | Yes |
| Supported OS | Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP; Windows Server 2003, 2008, 2012, 2016 and 2019; Mac OS X 10.6.8 or later | Windows XP SP3, Windows XP Professional x64 SP2, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows 11 x64, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016; Mac OS X 10.6.8 through macOS High Sierra 10.13 |
| Email Print | Yes | Yes |
| Network Management Tools | APIPA, BOOTP, DDNS, DHCP, HTTP, LLTD, mDNS, PING, SLP, SNMP, SNTP, WSD | Web Config |
| Wireless Frequency Bands | 2.4 and 5 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| Wireless Standards | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | IEEE 802.11b/g/n; IEEE 802.11n supports HT20 only |
| Wireless Setup | — | WPS push-button setup, WPS PIN setup and Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) |
| Compatibility | ||
| Chromebook Native Print | — | Yes |
| Paper Handling | ||
| Paper Input Capacity | 550 sheets | 250 sheets |
| Paper Output Capacity | 125 sheets | 100 sheets |
| Paper Trays | 3 tray | 1 tray |
| Supported Paper Weight | 64-255 g/m² | Bottom cassette: 64-90; rear feed: 64-90 and 91-256; envelopes: 75-90 g/m² |
| Automatic Document Feeder Capacity | 50 sheets | — |
| Rear Paper Feed | Yes | Yes |
| Standard Tray Media Types | Cassette 1: plain paper and Premium Glossy Photo Paper; Cassette 2: plain paper | Plain paper, copy paper, letterhead paper, high-quality plain paper, Epson Bright White Ink Jet Paper, Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper, Epson Heavyweight Matte Paper and Epson Double-Sided Matte Paper |
| Manual Feed Slot Media Types | — | Plain paper, thick paper, envelopes, pre-punched paper and card-size media |
| ADF Supported Paper Weight | 64-95 g/m² | — |
| Premium Glossy Photo Paper Output Capacity | 20 sheets | — |
| Maximum Custom Paper Length | 6000 mm | 1200 mm |
| Standard Paper Tray Capacity | 500 sheets | 250 sheets |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 50 sheets | — |
| ADF Paper Size Range | A5, A4, B5, Letter, Legal mm | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Width | 425 mm | 375 mm |
| Depth | 500 mm | 347 mm |
| Height | 350 mm | 151 mm |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 17.5 kg | 4.3 kg |
| Printer Colour | Black | — |
| Power | ||
| Supply Voltage | 220-240 V | 220-240 V |
| Frequency | 50-60 Hz | 50-60 Hz |
| Ready Mode Power | 8.3 W | 5.1 W |
| Sleep Mode Power | 0.8 W | 0.7 W |
| Power Off Consumption | 0.2 W | 0.3 W |
| Printing Power Consumption | — | 13 W |
| Standalone Copying Power Consumption | 19 W | — |
| ENERGY STAR Support | Yes | — |
| Copying Power Consumption | 19 W | — |
| Maintenance | ||
| Replaceable Maintenance Box | Yes | Yes |
| Fax | ||
| Fax Transmission Speed | 33.6 kbps | — |
| Fax Memory | 550/6 pages / MB | — |
| Fax Speed Dials | Up to 200 numbers and 199 groups | — |
| Fax Type | Walk-up black-and-white and color fax, ITU-T Super Group 3 | — |
| Fax Error Correction Mode | ITU-T T.30/Group 3 with Error Correction Mode | — |
| Fax Resolution | Monochrome: 203 x 98, 203 x 196, 203 x 392 or 406 x 392; color: 200 x 200 dpi | — |
| Fax Features | PC Fax transmit/receive, automatic redial, address book, transmit reservation, broadcast fax, polling reception, fax preview, fax to email, memory reception, fax to folder and automatic two-sided fax | — |
| Printer | ||
| Printer Category | Home Office, Office Desktop | A4 commercial monochrome ink tank printer |
| Printer Language | ESC/P-R | ESC/P-R |
| Product SKU | C11CJ30402 (Europe) | — |
| Software | ||
| Desktop Printing and Scanning Software | Epson ScanSmart for Windows and macOS | E-Web Print, EPSON Software Updater, Epson printer driver and EPSON Status Monitor 3 |
| Environment | ||
| Operating Temperature | 10-35 °C | 10-35 °C |
| Operating Humidity | 20-80 RH, non-condensing % | 20-80, non-condensing % |
| Storage Temperature | -15 to 40 after initial ink charging; -20 to 40 before initial ink charging °C | -20–40; storage at 40 is limited to one month °C |
| Storage Humidity | 5-85 RH, non-condensing % | 5-85, non-condensing % |
| Noise | ||
| Printing Sound Pressure | — | 56 dB(A) |
Overall, Epson EcoTank L6550 Printer leads on the measurable paired differences. The choice still depends on use if a specific trait of Epson EcoTank M1178 Printer is what you need.
Both models share specifications such as عدد فوهات الأسود, الطباعة عبر البريد الإلكتروني, تردد التشغيل.
The main differences: دعم Chromebook Native Print: Yes vs No; العمق: 347 مم vs 500 مم; المسح الضوئي على الوجهين: Yes vs No; دعم ENERGY STAR: Yes vs No; منفذ إيثرنت: Yes vs No. Some specifications appear on one side only; that is missing data, not a win.
Epson EcoTank L6550 Printer may suit users who need its confirmed advantages, while Epson EcoTank M1178 Printer benefits those who need its paired strengths. Both models are reference pages for comparison, not direct store listings here.
دعم Chromebook Native Print: Yes vs No; العمق: 347 مم vs 500 مم; المسح الضوئي على الوجهين: Yes vs No; دعم ENERGY STAR: Yes vs No
Epson EcoTank L6550 Printer is the better overall fit on the scored differences. Epson EcoTank M1178 Printer remains suitable if a specific trait it has is what you need.
Shared specifications include: عدد فوهات الأسود, الطباعة عبر البريد الإلكتروني, تردد التشغيل.
دعم Chromebook Native Print: Yes vs No
Nearby alternatives currently available for EcoTank L6550 Printer: Epson EcoTank L5290 Printer ($240.00) · Epson EcoTank L15150 Printer ($825.00) · Epson EcoTank L3250 Printer ($145.00).
Nearby alternatives currently available for EcoTank M1178 Printer: Epson EcoTank L15150 Printer ($825.00) · Epson EcoTank L5290 Printer ($240.00) · Epson EcoTank L3250 Printer ($145.00).
Suitable alternatives to EcoTank L6550 Printer and EcoTank M1178 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.
