EcoTank M1178 Printer
A monochrome ink tank printer with a 20 ppm ISO print speed and automatic duplex printing, supported by Wi-Fi,…
Not for sale
Compare EcoTank M1178 Printer Expression EcoTank 2550 Printer
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models EcoTank M1178 Printer and Expression EcoTank 2550 Printer within the same category.
Expression EcoTank 2550 Printer
A color ink-tank all-in-one for printing, scanning, and copying, with Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, mobile printing, a…
Not for sale
| Specification | EcoTank M1178 Printer | Expression EcoTank 2550 Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Features | ||
| Printer Functions | Print, Scan, Copy | |
| LCD Display | — | 1.44-inch / 3.7 cm color LCD |
| Control Panel | Button-operated control panel with status indicator lights | Adjustable control panel with 1.44-inch color LCD, Home, arrow, OK, Stop and Start buttons |
| Quiet Mode | Yes | — |
| Printer Specifications | ||
| تقنية الطباعة | Epson PrecisionCore | Epson Micro Piezo |
| Printing | ||
| Print Colors | 1 | 4 |
| Ink System | Black | Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow |
| Maximum Print Resolution | 1200 x 2400 dpi | 5760 × 1440 dpi |
| Duplex Printing | Automatic | Manual |
| Paper size | Legal | A4 |
| Print Margins | 3 on the top, bottom, left and right for plain paper mm | — |
| Ink | ||
| Ink Technology | Pigment Black + Dye Colour | Dye Ink |
| Included Black Ink Yield | 6000 pages | 4000 pages |
| Included Color Ink Yield | — | 6500 pages |
| Standard Black Ink Bottle | Epson 007S Black (standard, ~2000 pages) | Epson T664 Black, C13T664100 |
| Standard Colour Ink Bottles | — | Epson 664 Cyan, Magenta and Yellow |
| Replacement Black Ink Bottle Yield | 2000 pages | 4000 pages |
| Performance | ||
| Print Speed Black | 39 ppm | 33 ppm |
| Maximum Print Speed Color | — | 15 ppm |
| ISO Print Speed Black | 20 ppm | 9 ppm |
| ISO Print Speed Color | — | 4.5 ppm |
| 10×15 cm Photo Print Speed | — | 27 sec |
| First Page Out Time (Black) | 6 sec | — |
| ISO Duplex Print Speed Black | 9 ppm | — |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | — | 500 pages |
| Maximum Monthly Duty Cycle | — | 3000 pages |
| Print Head | ||
| Black Nozzles | 800 | 180 |
| Nozzles Per Color | — | 59 |
| Minimum Droplet Size | 2.8 pl | 3 pl |
| Copy | ||
| ISO Copy Speed Black | — | 7.7 ppm |
| ISO Copy Speed Color | — | 3.7 cpm |
| Maximum Copies | — | 20 copies |
| Copy Zoom | — | 25-400 % |
| Maximum Copy Size | — | 8.5 x 11 in |
| Copy Features | — | Color or black-and-white copying, Draft or Normal quality, 25-400% reduction/enlargement and 1-20 copies |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | — | Flatbed color scanner |
| Optical Scan Resolution | — | 2400 dpi |
| Scan-to Features | — | Scan to PC and memory device |
| Scanner Sensor Type | — | CIS |
| Scanner Colour Bit Depth | — | 48: input : 24- output bit |
| Colour Scanning | — | Yes |
| Monochrome Scanning | — | Yes |
| Maximum Scan Resolution | — | 9600 dpi |
| 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 | Apple AirPrint, Epson Email Print, Epson iPrint Mobile App, Epson Remote Print, Google Cloud Print, Kindle Fire, Mopria |
| Interfaces | Hi-Speed USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct | Hi-Speed USB, 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 | Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n |
| WLAN Security | WEP 64/128-bit, Wi-Fi Direct supports WPA2-PSK AES, WPA/WPA2 Personal, WPA2-PSK AES | WEP 128-bit, WEP 64-bit, WPA-PSK (AES), WPA-PSK (TKIP) |
| 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 | Windows 10; Windows 8/8.1 (32-bit and 64-bit); Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit); Windows Vista (32-bit and 64-bit); Windows XP SP3 (32-bit); Windows XP Professional x64; Windows Server 2012, 2008 R2, 2008, 2003 R2 and 2003; Mac OS X 10.6-10.10.x |
| Email Print | Yes | 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 | IEEE 802.11b/g/n |
| Wireless Setup | WPS push-button setup, WPS PIN setup and Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) | — |
| Memory Card Slot | — | Yes |
| Compatibility | ||
| Chromebook Native Print | Yes | — |
| Paper Handling | ||
| Paper Input Capacity | 250 sheets | 100 sheets |
| Paper Output Capacity | 100 sheets | 30 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 | — |
| 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, Epson Bright White Paper, Epson Presentation Paper Matte, Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte, Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-sided, Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy, Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy and envelopes |
| 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 | 100 sheets |
| Dimensions | ||
| Width | 375 mm | 489 mm |
| Depth | 347 mm | 300 mm |
| Height | 151 mm | 169 mm |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 4.3 kg | 4.7 kg |
| Power | ||
| Supply Voltage | 220-240 V | 100-240 V |
| Frequency | 50-60 Hz | 50-60 Hz |
| Ready Mode Power | 5.1 W | 5 W |
| Sleep Mode Power | 0.7 W | 1.5 W |
| Power Off Consumption | 0.3 W | 0.3 W |
| Printing Power Consumption | 13 W | 13 W |
| Standalone Copying Power Consumption | — | 13 W |
| ENERGY STAR Support | — | Yes |
| Copying Power Consumption | — | 13 W |
| Maintenance | ||
| Replaceable Maintenance Box | Yes | — |
| Printer | ||
| Printer Category | A4 commercial monochrome ink tank printer | Home color ink-tank all-in-one printer |
| Printer Language | ESC/P-R | ESC/P-R |
| Product SKU | — | C11CE91201 (United States); C11CE91402 (Europe) |
| 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 | 10-35 °C |
| Operating Humidity | 20-80, non-condensing % | 20-80 RH % |
| Storage Temperature | -20–40; storage at 40 is limited to one month °C | -20–40 °C |
| Storage Humidity | 5-85, non-condensing % | 5-85 RH, non-condensing % |
| Noise | ||
| Printing Sound Pressure | 56 dB(A) | 44 dB(A) |
| Package Contents | ||
| Package Contents | — | Expression ET-2550 EcoTank All-in-One printer, instruction manual, product setup CD-ROM, power cord and one 70 ml Epson 664 bottle each of Black, Cyan, Magenta and Yellow; USB cable not included |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose EcoTank M1178 Printer if you need:
- Included Black Ink Yield: 6000 pages vs 4000 pages
- Print Speed Black: 39 ppm vs 33 ppm
- ISO Print Speed Black: 20 ppm vs 9 ppm
- Black Nozzles: 800 vs 180
Choose Expression EcoTank 2550 Printer if you need:
- Printer Functions: Print, Scan, Copy vs Print
- Control Panel: Adjustable control panel with 1.44-inch color LCD, Home, arrow, OK, Stop and Start buttons vs Button-operated control panel with status indicator lights
- Ink System: Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow vs Black
- Maximum Print Resolution: 5760 × 1440 dpi vs 1200 x 2400 dpi
Overall, the technical lean favors Expression EcoTank 2550 Printer on Printer Functions and Control Panel. EcoTank M1178 Printer remains the better pick if your priority is Included Black Ink Yield. They share Wireless Connectivity and Wi-Fi Direct. Review the choice points above, then confirm availability before buying.
What is the difference between EcoTank M1178 Printer and Expression EcoTank 2550 Printer?
EcoTank M1178 Printer and Expression EcoTank 2550 Printer share a close technical baseline, notably Wireless Connectivity, Wi-Fi Direct, Email Print.
The main decisive differences: Printer Functions (EcoTank M1178 Printer: Print, Expression EcoTank 2550 Printer: Print, Scan, Copy); Control Panel (EcoTank M1178 Printer: Button-operated control panel with status indicator lights, Expression EcoTank 2550 Printer: Adjustable control panel with 1.44-inch color LCD, Home, arrow, OK, Stop and Start buttons); Ink System (EcoTank M1178 Printer: Black, Expression EcoTank 2550 Printer: Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow); Maximum Print Resolution (EcoTank M1178 Printer: 1200 x 2400 dpi, Expression EcoTank 2550 Printer: 5760 × 1440 dpi); Included Black Ink Yield (EcoTank M1178 Printer: 6000 pages, Expression EcoTank 2550 Printer: 4000 pages).
In practice, EcoTank M1178 Printer suits needs centered on Included Black Ink Yield, while Expression EcoTank 2550 Printer fits priorities around Printer Functions. Review the specs table above before deciding.
Products from the same brand & category
View all
$130.00
Out of stock
$145.00
in stock
$155.00
Out of stock
Frequently asked questions — EvoLink
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 Expression EcoTank 2550 Printer: Epson EcoTank L3250 Printer ($145.00) · Epson EcoTank L5290 Printer ($240.00) · Epson EcoTank L15150 Printer ($825.00).
Suitable alternatives to EcoTank M1178 Printer and Expression EcoTank 2550 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.