EcoTank L6550 Printer
A multifunction colour ink tank printer for printing, copying, scanning and faxing, with ISO speeds up to 25 p…
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EcoTank M3178 Printer
The Epson EcoTank M3178 is a tank printer for users researching this specific model and evaluating whether it…
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| Specification | EcoTank L6550 Printer | EcoTank M3178 Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Features | ||
| Printer Functions | Print, Scan, Copy, Fax | Print, Scan, Copy, Fax |
| LCD Display | 10.9 cm/4.3-inch TFT color touchscreen | 2.4-inch / 6.1 cm color touchscreen |
| Control Panel | 10.9 cm/4.3-inch color touchscreen control panel | 6.1 cm color touchscreen |
| Quiet Mode | Yes | — |
| Printer Specifications | ||
| تقنية الطباعة | Epson PrecisionCore | Epson Micro Piezo |
| 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 | A4 |
| USB Direct Print | Yes | — |
| Print Margins | — | 3 top, bottom, left and right on plain paper mm |
| Ink | ||
| Ink Technology | Pigment ink | Pigment ink |
| 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 | — |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | — | 20000 pages |
| Maximum Monthly Duty Cycle | — | 20000 pages |
| 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 | 17 ppm |
| ISO Copy Speed Color | 10 ppm | — |
| Copy Resolution | 600 x 600 dpi | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Maximum Copies | 999 copies | 99 copies |
| Copy Zoom | 25-400 % | 25-400 % |
| Maximum Copy Size | Legal | A4 |
| N-in-1 Copy | 2-up, 4-up | — |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | Flatbed color image scanner | Flatbed color image scanner |
| Optical Scan Resolution | 1200 x 2400 dpi | 1200 x 2400 dpi |
| Maximum Scan Area | 21.6 x 29.7 cm | 21.6 x 29.7 cm |
| Duplex Scanning | Yes | — |
| Scan Output Formats | BMP, JPEG, TIFF, PDF, PNG | BMP, JPEG, PICT, TIFF, PDF, PNG |
| Flatbed Scan Speed | Black: 5; Colour: 10 sec | Black: 12; Colour: 27 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 | CIS |
| Scanner Colour Bit Depth | 48: input : 24- output bit | 48: input : 24- output bit |
| Scanner Grayscale Bit Depth | 16- input, 8- output bit | 16- input, 8- output bit |
| Scanner Black and White Bit Depth | 16- input, 1- output bit | 16- input, 1- output bit |
| ADF Monochrome Scan Speed | 26 ipm | 7 ipm |
| ADF Colour Scan Speed | 9 ipm | 7 ipm |
| Colour Scanning | Yes | Yes |
| Monochrome Scanning | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum Scan Resolution | 1200 x 2400 dpi | 9600 interpolated dpi |
| Hardware Scan Resolution | 1200 x 2400 dpi | 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 | AirPrint, Epson iPrint, WeChat Mini Program Printing |
| 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 | — |
| WLAN Security | WEP 64/128-bit, Wi-Fi Direct supports WPA2-PSK (AES), WPA2-PSK (AES), WPA2/WPA3-Enterprise, WPA3-SAE (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; Mac OS X 10.6.8 through 10.13.x |
| Email Print | Yes | Yes |
| Network Management Tools | APIPA, BOOTP, DDNS, DHCP, HTTP, LLTD, mDNS, PING, SLP, SNMP, SNTP, WSD | — |
| Wireless Frequency Bands | 2.4 and 5 GHz | — |
| Wireless Standards | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | — |
| 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: 64-256 g/m² |
| Automatic Document Feeder Capacity | 50 sheets | 35 sheets |
| Rear Paper Feed | Yes | Yes |
| Standard Tray Media Types | Cassette 1: plain paper and Premium Glossy Photo Paper; Cassette 2: plain paper | — |
| ADF Supported Paper Weight | 64-95 g/m² | 64-95 g/m² |
| Premium Glossy Photo Paper Output Capacity | 20 sheets | — |
| Maximum Custom Paper Length | 6000 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 | 346 mm |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 17.5 kg | 7.2 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 | 13 W |
| ENERGY STAR Support | Yes | — |
| Copying Power Consumption | 19 W | 13 W |
| Maintenance | ||
| Replaceable Maintenance Box | Yes | Yes |
| Fax | ||
| Fax Transmission Speed | 33.6 kbps | 33.6 kbps |
| Fax Memory | 550/6 pages / MB | 180 pages / MB |
| Fax Speed Dials | Up to 200 numbers and 199 groups | 100 names and numbers |
| Fax Type | Walk-up black-and-white and color fax, ITU-T Super Group 3 | Walk-up Black/White, Color |
| Fax Error Correction Mode | ITU-T T.30/Group 3 with Error Correction Mode | ITU Group 3 with ECM |
| 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 | PC Fax, Auto Redial, Address Book, Broadcast Fax, Fax Preview, Polling Reception |
| Printer | ||
| Printer Category | Home Office, Office Desktop | A4 commercial monochrome wireless multifunction fax 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 | — |
| Environment | ||
| Operating Temperature | 10-35 °C | — |
| Operating Humidity | 20-80 RH, non-condensing % | — |
| Storage Temperature | -15 to 40 after initial ink charging; -20 to 40 before initial ink charging °C | — |
| Storage Humidity | 5-85 RH, non-condensing % | — |
| Noise | ||
| Printing Sound Pressure | — | 56 dB(A) |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose EcoTank L6550 Printer if you need:
- LCD Display: 10.9 cm/4.3-inch TFT color touchscreen vs 2.4-inch / 6.1 cm color touchscreen
- Control Panel: 10.9 cm/4.3-inch color touchscreen control panel vs 6.1 cm color touchscreen
- Ink System: Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow vs Black
- Maximum Print Resolution: 4800 × 2400 dpi vs 1200 x 2400 dpi
Choose EcoTank M3178 Printer if you need:
- Included Black Ink Yield: 6000 pages vs 4500 pages
- Print Speed Black: 39 ppm vs 32 ppm
- First Page Out Time (Black): 6 sec vs 5.5 sec
- Scan Output Formats: BMP, JPEG, PICT, TIFF, PDF, PNG vs BMP, JPEG, TIFF, PDF, PNG
Overall, the technical lean favors EcoTank L6550 Printer on LCD Display and Control Panel. EcoTank M3178 Printer remains the better pick if your priority is Included Black Ink Yield. They share Printer Functions and Duplex Printing. Review the choice points above, then confirm availability before buying.
What is the difference between EcoTank L6550 Printer and EcoTank M3178 Printer?
EcoTank L6550 Printer and EcoTank M3178 Printer share a close technical baseline, notably Printer Functions, Duplex Printing, Paper size.
The main decisive differences: LCD Display (EcoTank L6550 Printer: 10.9 cm/4.3-inch TFT color touchscreen, EcoTank M3178 Printer: 2.4-inch / 6.1 cm color touchscreen); Control Panel (EcoTank L6550 Printer: 10.9 cm/4.3-inch color touchscreen control panel, EcoTank M3178 Printer: 6.1 cm color touchscreen); Ink System (EcoTank L6550 Printer: Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, EcoTank M3178 Printer: Black); Maximum Print Resolution (EcoTank L6550 Printer: 4800 × 2400 dpi, EcoTank M3178 Printer: 1200 x 2400 dpi); Included Black Ink Yield (EcoTank L6550 Printer: 4500 pages, EcoTank M3178 Printer: 6000 pages).
In practice, EcoTank L6550 Printer suits needs centered on LCD Display, while EcoTank M3178 Printer fits priorities around Included Black Ink Yield. Review the specs table above before deciding.
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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 M3178 Printer: Epson EcoTank L3350 Printer ($145.00) · Epson EcoTank L14150 Printer ($490.00) · Epson EcoTank L6370 Printer ($340.00).
Suitable alternatives to EcoTank L6550 Printer and EcoTank M3178 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.