⁦Compare EcoTank L6580 Printer vs EcoTank M3178 Printer⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models EcoTank L6580 Printer and EcoTank M3178 Printer within the same category.

Specifications

Specification ⁦EcoTank L6580 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 colour touchscreen⁩ ⁦2.4-inch / 6.1 cm color touchscreen⁩
Control Panel ⁦6.1 cm color touchscreen⁩
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 ⁦0 mm on supported borderless media; otherwise 3 mm on the top, bottom, left and right mm⁩ ⁦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 EcoTank 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 ⁦32 ppm⁩
ISO Print Speed Black ⁦25 ppm⁩ ⁦20 ppm⁩
ISO Print Speed Color ⁦25 ppm⁩
10×15 cm Photo Print Speed ⁦26 sec⁩
First Page Out Time (Black) ⁦5.5 sec⁩ ⁦6 sec⁩
First Page Out Time (Color) ⁦6 sec⁩
ISO Duplex Print Speed Black ⁦21 ppm⁩ ⁦9 ppm⁩
ISO Duplex Print Speed Color ⁦21 ppm⁩
Recommended Monthly Volume ⁦200–3300 pages⁩ ⁦20000 pages⁩
Maximum Monthly Duty Cycle ⁦66000 pages⁩ ⁦20000 pages⁩
Print Head
Black Nozzles 800 800
Nozzles Per Color 800
Minimum Droplet Size ⁦3.8 pl⁩ ⁦2.8 pl⁩
Copy
ISO Copy Speed Black ⁦22.5 ppm⁩ ⁦17 ppm⁩
ISO Copy Speed Color ⁦22.5 ppm⁩
Copy Resolution ⁦600 × 600 dpi⁩ ⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩
Maximum Copies ⁦99 copies⁩
Copy Zoom 25-400 25-400
Maximum Copy Size Legal ⁦A4⁩
Scanning
Scanner Type Flatbed colour image scanner Flatbed color image scanner
Optical Scan Resolution ⁦1200 × 2400 dpi⁩ ⁦1200 x 2400 dpi⁩
Maximum Scan Area ⁦21.6 × 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: 12; Colour: 27 sec⁩
Scan-to Features Scan to memory device, network folder, FTP, email, computer using Epson ScanSmart, computer using 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-bit input, 8-bit output bit⁩ ⁦16- input, 8- output bit⁩
Scanner Black and White Bit Depth ⁦16-bit input, 1-bit output bit⁩ ⁦16- input, 1- output bit⁩
ADF Monochrome Scan Speed ⁦27.5 ipm⁩ ⁦7 ipm⁩
ADF Colour Scan Speed ⁦9 ipm⁩ ⁦7 ipm⁩
Colour Scanning Yes Yes
Monochrome Scanning Yes Yes
Maximum Scan Resolution ⁦9600 interpolated dpi⁩
Hardware Scan Resolution ⁦1200 x 2400 dpi⁩
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Yes Yes
Wi-Fi Direct Yes Yes
Mobile Printing Services Epson Smart Panel, Epson iPrint, Epson Email Print, Remote Print Driver, Scan-to-Cloud, Apple AirPrint, Mopria Print Service AirPrint, Epson iPrint, WeChat Mini Program Printing
Interfaces ⁦Hi-Speed USB 2.0, Ethernet 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T, Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, USB Host, NFC⁩ Hi-Speed USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct
Network Protocols ⁦TCP/IPv4, TCP/IPv6, LPD, IPP, Port 9100, WSD⁩
WLAN Security ⁦WEP 64-bit, WEP 128-bit, WPA-PSK (TKIP)⁩
Ethernet Connectivity Yes Yes
Supported OS ⁦Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10; Windows Server 2003 SP2 or later, 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 SNMP, HTTP, DHCP, BOOTP, APIPA, Ping, DDNS, mDNS, SNTP, SLP, WSD and LLTD
Wireless Standards ⁦IEEE 802.11b/g/n⁩
Paper Handling
Paper Input Capacity ⁦550 sheets⁩ ⁦250 sheets⁩
Paper Output Capacity ⁦125 sheets⁩ ⁦100 sheets⁩
Paper Trays 3 1
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
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 ⁦250 sheets⁩
Multipurpose Tray Capacity ⁦50 sheets⁩
Dimensions
Width ⁦425 mm⁩ ⁦375 mm⁩
Depth ⁦500 mm⁩ ⁦347 mm⁩
Height ⁦350 mm⁩ ⁦346 mm⁩
Physical
Weight ⁦17.8 kg⁩ ⁦7.2 kg⁩
Power
Supply Voltage ⁦100–240 V⁩ ⁦220-240 V⁩
Frequency ⁦50-60 Hz⁩ ⁦50-60 Hz⁩
Ready Mode Power ⁦10 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
Copying Power Consumption ⁦13 W⁩
Maintenance
Replaceable Maintenance Box Yes
Fax
Fax Transmission Speed ⁦Up to 33.6 kbps⁩ ⁦33.6 kbps⁩
Fax Memory ⁦Up to 550 pages (6 MB) pages⁩ ⁦180 pages⁩
Fax Speed Dials ⁦100 names and numbers⁩
Fax Type Walk-up black-and-white and colour fax Walk-up Black/White, Color
Fax Error Correction Mode ⁦ITU-T T.30 / Group 3 fax with Error Correction Mode⁩ ⁦ITU Group 3 with ECM⁩
Fax Resolution ⁦Up to 200 × 200 dpi⁩
Fax Features PC Fax transmission and reception, 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 ⁦Office desktop A4 colour multifunction printer⁩ ⁦A4 commercial monochrome wireless multifunction fax ink tank printer⁩
Printer Language ESC/P-R ESC/P-R
Software
Desktop Printing and Scanning Software Epson ScanSmart for Windows and macOS
Noise
Printing Sound Pressure ⁦51 dB(A)⁩ ⁦56 dB(A)⁩
Package Contents
Package Contents Main unit, full ink set, power cable, driver and utilities, installation and safety manual, Quick Start Guide and warranty document

Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?

Choose EcoTank L6580 Printer if you need:

  • A specs reference within the same compare scope
  • LCD Display at ⁦10.9 cm (4.3-inch) TFT colour touchscreen⁩ (vs ⁦2.4-inch / 6.1 cm color touchscreen⁩)
  • تقنية الطباعة at Epson PrecisionCore (vs Epson Micro Piezo)
  • Print Colors at 4 (vs 1)

Choose EcoTank M3178 Printer if you need:

  • A specs reference within the same compare scope
  • LCD Display at ⁦2.4-inch / 6.1 cm color touchscreen⁩ (vs ⁦10.9 cm (4.3-inch) TFT colour touchscreen⁩)
  • تقنية الطباعة at Epson Micro Piezo (vs Epson PrecisionCore)
  • Print Colors at 1 (vs 4)

Overall, choosing between EcoTank L6580 Printer and EcoTank M3178 Printer depends on your use case and which specs matter most. They share Printer Functions (Print, Scan, Copy, Fax) and Duplex Printing (Automatic). They differ mainly on LCD Display. Review the differences above, choose by your priorities, and confirm availability before buying.

What is the difference between EcoTank L6580 Printer and EcoTank M3178 Printer?

EcoTank L6580 Printer and EcoTank M3178 Printer share specifications such as Printer Functions (Print, Scan, Copy, Fax), Duplex Printing (Automatic), Paper size (⁦A4⁩), Ink Technology (Pigment ink).

The main differences: LCD Display (EcoTank L6580 Printer: ⁦10.9 cm (4.3-inch) TFT colour touchscreen⁩, EcoTank M3178 Printer: ⁦2.4-inch / 6.1 cm color touchscreen⁩); تقنية الطباعة (EcoTank L6580 Printer: Epson PrecisionCore, EcoTank M3178 Printer: Epson Micro Piezo); Print Colors (EcoTank L6580 Printer: 4, EcoTank M3178 Printer: 1); Ink System (EcoTank L6580 Printer: Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, EcoTank M3178 Printer: Black).

EcoTank L6580 Printer may suit users who need its differing values, while EcoTank M3178 Printer benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.

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