Epson EcoTank M1178 Printer
A monochrome ink tank printer with a 20 ppm ISO print speed and automatic duplex printing, supported by Wi-Fi, Ethernet, Wi-Fi Direct, and a 250-sheet paper cassette.
- Brand
- Epson
- Category
- Printer EcoTank
- Model
- M1178
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Features
- Printer Functions
- Control Panel
- Button-operated control panel with status indicator lights
- Quiet Mode
- Yes
Printer Specifications
- تقنية الطباعة
- PrecisionCore Print Head
Printing
- Print Colors
- 1
- Ink System
- Black
- Maximum Print Resolution
- 1200 × 2400 dpi
- Duplex Printing
- Automatic
- Paper size
- Legal
- Print Margins
- 3 on the top, bottom, left and right for plain paper mm
Ink
- Ink Technology
- Pigment Black + Dye Colour
- Included Black Ink Yield
- 6000 pages
- Standard Black Ink Bottle
- Epson 007S Black (standard, ~2000 pages)
- Replacement Black Ink Bottle Yield
- 2000 pages
Performance
- Print Speed Black
- 39 ppm
- ISO Print Speed Black
- 20 ppm
- First Page Out Time (Black)
- 6 sec
- ISO Duplex Print Speed Black
- 9 ppm
Print Head
- Black Nozzles
- 800
- Minimum Droplet Size
- 2.8 pl
Connectivity
- Wireless Connectivity
- Yes
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Yes
- Mobile Printing Services
- Epson iPrint, Epson Print Enabler, Epson Connect Email Print and Remote Print Driver
- Interfaces
- Hi-Speed USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct
- Network Protocols
- 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, WPA/WPA2 Personal, WPA2-PSK AES
- Ethernet Connectivity
- Yes
- Supported OS
- 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
- Network Management Tools
- Web Config
- Wireless Frequency Bands
- 2.4 GHz
- Wireless Standards
- 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
- 250 sheets
- Paper Output Capacity
- 100 sheets
- Paper Trays
- 1 tray
- Supported Paper Weight
- Bottom cassette: 64-90; rear feed: 64-90 and 91-256; envelopes: 75-90 g/m²
- Rear Paper Feed
- Yes
- Standard Tray Media Types
- 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
- Maximum Custom Paper Length
- 1200 mm
- Standard Paper Tray Capacity
- 250 sheets
Dimensions
- Width
- 375 mm
- Depth
- 347 mm
- Height
- 151 mm
Physical
- Weight
- 4.3 kg
Power
- Supply Voltage
- 220-240 V
- Frequency
- 50-60 Hz
- Ready Mode Power
- 5.1 W
- Sleep Mode Power
- 0.7 W
- Power Off Consumption
- 0.3 W
- Printing Power Consumption
- 13 W
Maintenance
- Replaceable Maintenance Box
- Yes
Printer
- Printer Category
- A4 commercial monochrome ink tank printer
- Printer Language
- ESC/P-R
Software
- Desktop Printing and Scanning Software
- E-Web Print, EPSON Software Updater, Epson printer driver and EPSON Status Monitor 3
Environment
- Operating Temperature
- 10-35 °C
- Operating Humidity
- 20-80, non-condensing %
- Storage Temperature
- -20–40; storage at 40 is limited to one month °C
- Storage Humidity
- 5-85, non-condensing %
Noise
- Printing Sound Pressure
- 56 dB(A)
Quick comparison with available alternatives
| Attribute | Reference model | Epson EcoTank L15150 Printer | Epson EcoTank L3210 Printer |
|---|---|---|---|
| تقنية الطباعة | PrecisionCore Print Head | Epson PrecisionCore print head | Piezoelectric Inkjet Print Head |
| Supported OS | 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 | Windows 7/8/8.1/10/11, Server 2003–2016, Mac OS X 10.6.8+ | Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista and XP; supported Windows Server editions from 2003 through 2016; Mac OS X 10.6.8 or later, according to the official list for C11CJ68401 |
| Weight | 4.3 | 20.2 | 3.9 |
| Printer Functions | Print, Scan, Copy, Fax | Print, Scan, Copy | |
| Print Colors | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Ink System | Black | Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow | Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow |
| Ink Technology | Pigment Black + Dye Colour | Pigment (BK/C/M/Y) | Dye Ink |
| Maximum Print Resolution | 1200 × 2400 | 4800 × 2400 | 5760 × 1440 |
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Frequently asked questions about Epson M1178 printer
What are the main specifications and functions of the Epson EcoTank M1178 Printer?
The Epson EcoTank M1178 is a monochrome ink-tank printer designed for printing only. It offers up to 1200 × 2400 dpi resolution and a 20 ppm ISO print speed. It also supports automatic duplex printing, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, Ethernet, USB, a 250-sheet paper tray, and DURABrite black pigment ink.
Is the Epson EcoTank M1178 more suitable for home or office use?
It may suit homes that regularly print monochrome documents, while its 20 ppm ISO speed, automatic duplex printing, network connectivity, and 250-sheet tray also make it relevant for office use. However, it does not provide copying, scanning, faxing, or color printing, so those requirements should be considered before comparison.
Is this Epson EcoTank M1178 page a sales listing or a research page?
This is a research and reference product page, not a current sales listing. It presents specifications such as print speed, connectivity, paper handling, and supported ink to help users compare the Epson EcoTank M1178 with other products. The printer is currently unavailable, and availability or shipping for any selected alternative must be confirmed with the store.
Where can I find a similar alternative to M1178?
You can review currently available alternatives to M1178: Epson EcoTank L15150 Printer · Epson EcoTank L3210 Printer.
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Are alternatives to M1178 available in Syria?
Yes — suitable alternatives to M1178 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.