A full side-by-side comparison of reference models EcoTank M1178 Printer and EcoTank ST-4000 Printer within the same category.
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 M1178 Printer | EcoTank ST-4000 Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Features | ||
| Printer Functions | Print, Scan, Copy, Fax | |
| LCD Display | — | 2.4-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 | 1 | 4 |
| Ink System | Black | Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow |
| Maximum Print Resolution | 1200 x 2400 dpi | 4800 x 1200 dpi |
| Duplex Printing | Automatic | Automatic |
| Borderless Printing | — | Yes |
| Paper size | Legal | A4 |
| Print Margins | 3 on the top, bottom, left and right for plain paper mm | Single sheets: 3 top and bottom; envelopes: 3 left and right, 5 top and bottom mm |
| Ink | ||
| Ink Technology | Pigment Black + Dye Colour | Pigment Black + Dye Colour |
| Included Black Ink Yield | 6000 pages | 14000 pages |
| Included Color Ink Yield | — | 11200 pages |
| Standard Black Ink Bottle | Epson 007S Black (standard, ~2000 pages) | Epson 502 Black, 127 ml |
| Standard Colour Ink Bottles | — | Epson 502 Cyan, Epson 502 Magenta, Epson 502 Yellow |
| Replacement Black Ink Bottle Yield | 2000 pages | 7500 pages |
| Performance | ||
| Print Speed Black | 39 ppm | — |
| ISO Print Speed Black | 20 ppm | 15 ppm |
| ISO Print Speed Color | — | 8 ppm |
| First Page Out Time (Black) | 6 sec | — |
| ISO Duplex Print Speed Black | 9 ppm | 6.5 ppm |
| ISO Duplex Print Speed Color | — | 4.5 ppm |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | — | 800 pages |
| Maximum Monthly Duty Cycle | — | 5000 pages |
| Print Head | ||
| Black Nozzles | 800 | — |
| Minimum Droplet Size | 2.8 pl | 3.3 pl |
| Copy | ||
| ISO Copy Speed Black | — | 11 ppm |
| ISO Copy Speed Color | — | 5.5 ppm |
| Maximum Copies | — | 99 copies |
| Copy Zoom | — | 25-400 % |
| Maximum Copy Size | — | 8.5 x 14 inches (Legal) |
| N-in-1 Copy | — | 2-up |
| Copy Features | — | Black-and-white or color copying, 1-sided to 2-sided, density adjustment, reduction/enlargement, Auto Fit Page, 2-up, Standard/Best quality, shadow removal, punch-hole removal, ID card copy and borderless copy |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | — | Flatbed color scanner |
| Optical Scan Resolution | — | 1200 x 2400 dpi |
| Maximum Scan Area | — | 21.6 x 29.7 cm |
| Scan Output Formats | — | BMP, JPEG, PICT, TIFF, PDF, PNG |
| Scan-to Features | — | Scan to Cloud, Scan to Computer |
| Scanner Sensor Type | — | CIS |
| Scanner Colour Bit Depth | — | 48: input : 24- output bit |
| Scanner Grayscale Bit Depth | — | Input: 16; Output: 8 bit |
| Scanner Black and White Bit Depth | — | Input: 16; Output: 1 bit |
| Colour Scanning | — | Yes |
| Monochrome Scanning | — | Yes |
| Hardware Scan Resolution | — | 1200 x 2400 dpi |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless Connectivity | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Printing Services | Epson iPrint, Epson Print Enabler, Epson Connect Email Print and Remote Print Driver | Epson Email Print, Epson Remote Print, Epson Scan to Cloud, Epson iPrint, Apple AirPrint, Google Cloud Print, Android Printing, Fire OS Printing and Mopria Print Service |
| Interfaces | Hi-Speed USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct | Hi-Speed USB, Ethernet 10/100, Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n, 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 | WEP 64/128-bit, WPA/WPA2 Personal, WPA2-PSK AES |
| Ethernet Connectivity | Yes | 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 | Windows 10, Windows 8/8.1 32-bit and 64-bit, Windows 7 32-bit and 64-bit, Windows Server 2003 through Windows Server 2016 32-bit and 64-bit, Mac OS X 10.6 through macOS 10.12.x |
| Email Print | Yes | Yes |
| Network Management Tools | Web Config | Epson Web Config |
| Wireless Frequency Bands | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| Wireless Standards | IEEE 802.11b/g/n; IEEE 802.11n supports HT20 only | IEEE 802.11b/g/n |
| Wireless Setup | WPS push-button setup, WPS PIN setup and Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) | Control-panel wireless setup and Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) |
| Compatibility | ||
| Chromebook Native Print | Yes | — |
| Paper Handling | ||
| Paper Input Capacity | 250 sheets | 250 sheets |
| Paper Output Capacity | 100 sheets | — |
| Paper Trays | 1 tray | 1 tray |
| Supported Paper Weight | Bottom cassette: 64-90; rear feed: 64-90 and 91-256; envelopes: 75-90 g/m² | 64-90 g/m² |
| Automatic Document Feeder Capacity | — | 30 sheets |
| Rear Paper Feed | Yes | — |
| Photo Paper Capacity | — | 20 sheets |
| 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 | Plain paper, copy paper, letterhead paper, Epson Bright White Paper, Epson Presentation Paper Matte, Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte, Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-sided, Epson Photo Paper Glossy, Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy, Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy and Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss |
| Manual Feed Slot Media Types | Plain paper, thick paper, envelopes, pre-punched paper and card-size media | — |
| ADF Supported Paper Weight | — | 64-90 g/m² |
| Maximum Custom Paper Length | 1200 mm | 1193.79999999999995 mm |
| Standard Paper Tray Capacity | 250 sheets | 250 sheets |
| ADF Paper Size Range | — | Letter, A4, Legal and 216 x 330 mm |
| Dimensions | ||
| Width | 375 mm | 375 mm |
| Depth | 347 mm | 347 mm |
| Height | 151 mm | 231 mm |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 4.3 kg | 6.8 kg |
| Power | ||
| Supply Voltage | 220-240 V | 100-240 V |
| Frequency | 50-60 Hz | 50-60 Hz |
| Ready Mode Power | 5.1 W | 5.4 W |
| Sleep Mode Power | 0.7 W | 1 W |
| Power Off Consumption | 0.3 W | 0.2 W |
| Printing Power Consumption | 13 W | — |
| Standalone Copying Power Consumption | — | 12 W |
| ENERGY STAR Support | — | Yes |
| Copying Power Consumption | — | 12 W |
| Maintenance | ||
| Replaceable Maintenance Box | Yes | Yes |
| Fax | ||
| Fax Transmission Speed | — | 33.6 kbps |
| Fax Memory | — | 100 pages |
| Fax Speed Dials | — | 60 locations |
| Fax Type | — | Black/White, Color (ITU-T Super Group 3) |
| Fax Resolution | — | Monochrome Standard: 203 x 98 lines/in; Fine/Photo: 203 x 196 lines/in; Color: 200 x 200 dpi |
| Fax Features | — | PC-Fax send/receive, Fax to Email, Fax to Folder, direct send, scheduled send, background removal, transmission reports and continuous ADF scanning |
| Printer | ||
| Printer Category | A4 commercial monochrome ink tank printer | Color multifunction Supertank printer |
| Printer Language | ESC/P-R | Epson ESC/P-R |
| Printer Memory | — | 512 MB |
| Product SKU | — | C11CG19202 |
| Software | ||
| Desktop Printing and Scanning Software | E-Web Print, EPSON Software Updater, Epson printer driver and EPSON Status Monitor 3 | Epson printer driver, Epson ScanSmart and PC-Fax |
| Environment | ||
| Operating Temperature | 10-35 °C | 10-35 °C |
| Operating Humidity | 20-80, non-condensing % | 20-80 % |
| Storage Temperature | -20–40; storage at 40 is limited to one month °C | -20–40 °C |
| Storage Humidity | 5-85, non-condensing % | 5-85, non-condensing % |
| Noise | ||
| Printing Sound Pressure | 56 dB(A) | 52 dB(A) |
| Package Contents | ||
| Package Contents | — | WorkForce ST-4000 MFP, manual, power cord, two 502 Black 127 mL ink bottles, and two bottles each of 502 Cyan, Magenta and Yellow at 70 mL |
Overall, Epson EcoTank M1178 Printer leads on the measurable paired differences. The choice still depends on use if a specific trait of Epson EcoTank ST-4000 Printer is what you need.
Both models share specifications such as العمق, الطباعة على الوجهين, الطباعة عبر البريد الإلكتروني.
The main differences: دعم Chromebook Native Print: Yes vs No; دعم ENERGY STAR: Yes vs No; الارتفاع: 151 مم vs 231 مم; إنتاجية الحبر الأسود المرفق: 14000 صفحة vs 6000 صفحة; سرعة الطباعة المزدوجة ISO (أسود): 9 ص/د vs 6.5 ص/د. Some specifications appear on one side only; that is missing data, not a win.
Epson EcoTank M1178 Printer may suit users who need its confirmed advantages, while Epson EcoTank ST-4000 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; دعم ENERGY STAR: Yes vs No; الارتفاع: 151 مم vs 231 مم; إنتاجية الحبر الأسود المرفق: 14000 صفحة vs 6000 صفحة
Epson EcoTank M1178 Printer is the better overall fit on the scored differences. Epson EcoTank ST-4000 Printer remains suitable if a specific trait it has is what you need.
Shared specifications include: العمق, الطباعة على الوجهين, الطباعة عبر البريد الإلكتروني.
دعم Chromebook Native Print: Yes vs No
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).
Nearby alternatives currently available for EcoTank ST-4000 Printer: Epson EcoTank L3350 Printer ($145.00) · Epson EcoTank L14150 Printer ($490.00) · Epson EcoTank L6370 Printer ($340.00).
Suitable alternatives to EcoTank M1178 Printer and EcoTank ST-4000 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.
