Epson EcoTank M2178 Printer
An A4 monochrome multifunction ink-tank printer for printing, copying, and scanning, with ISO speeds up to 20 ppm, automatic duplex printing, Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and Wi-Fi Direct.
- Brand
- Epson
- Category
- Printer EcoTank
- Model
- M2178
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Features
- Printer Functions
- Print, Scan, Copy
- LCD Display
- 1.44-inch / 3.7 cm color LCD
Printer Specifications
- تقنية الطباعة
- Epson Micro Piezo print head
Printing
- Print Colors
- 1
- Ink System
- Black
- Maximum Print Resolution
- 1200 × 2400 dpi
- Duplex Printing
- Automatic
- Paper size
- A4
- Print Margins
- 3 on the top, bottom, left and right for plain paper mm
Ink
- Ink Technology
- Pigment ink
- 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
Copy
- ISO Copy Speed Black
- 17 ipm
- Copy Resolution
- 600 × 600 dpi
- Maximum Copies
- 99 copies
- Copy Zoom
- 25-400 %
- Maximum Copy Size
- Legal
- Copy Features
- ID card copy mode
Scanning
- Scanner Type
- Flatbed color image scanner
- Optical Scan Resolution
- 1200 × 2400 dpi
- Maximum Scan Area
- 21.6 x 29.7 cm
- Scan Output Formats
- BMP, JPEG, PICT, TIFF, PDF, PNG
- Flatbed Scan Speed
- Black: 12; Colour: 27 sec
- Scan-to Features
- Scan to Cloud, Scan to Computer, Scan to Computer Event Manager
- Scanner Sensor Type
- CIS
- Scanner Colour Bit Depth
- 48: input : 24- output bit
- Scanner Grayscale Bit Depth
- 16- input, 8- output bit
- Scanner Black and White Bit Depth
- 16- input, 1- output bit
- Colour Scanning
- Yes
- Monochrome Scanning
- Yes
- Scanner Compatibility
- TWAIN, WIA, ICA
- Maximum Scan Resolution
- 9600 dpi
Connectivity
- Wireless Connectivity
- Yes
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Yes
- Mobile Printing Services
- AirPrint; remote printing
- Interfaces
- Hi-Speed USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct
- WLAN Security
- WEP 64/128-bit, 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; Mac OS X 10.6.8, 10.7.x, 10.8.x, 10.9.x, 10.10.x, 10.11.x, 10.12.x, 10.13.x
- Wireless Frequency Bands
- 2.4 GHz
- Wireless Standards
- IEEE 802.11b/g/n
- Wireless Setup
- Infrastructure mode, Wi-Fi Direct Simple AP, Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
Paper Handling
- Paper Input Capacity
- 250 sheets
- Paper Output Capacity
- 100 sheets
- Paper Trays
- 1 tray
- Supported Paper Weight
- 64-90 in the bottom cassette and rear feed; 91-256 thick media through the rear feed g/m²
- Rear Paper Feed
- Yes
- Manual Feed Slot Capacity
- 1 sheets
- Standard Tray Media Types
- Plain paper, Epson Multipurpose Plus Paper, Epson Bright White Premium Paper, Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte, Epson Premium Presentation Double-Sided Matte Paper
- Maximum Custom Paper Length
- 1200 mm
- Standard Paper Tray Capacity
- 250 sheets
Dimensions
- Width
- 375 mm
- Depth
- 347 mm
- Height
- 151 mm
Physical
- Weight
- 6.2 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
- ENERGY STAR Support
- Yes
- Copying Power Consumption
- 13 W
Maintenance
- Replaceable Maintenance Box
- Yes
Printer
- Printer Category
- A4 monochrome wireless multifunction ink-tank printer
- Printer Language
- ESC/P-R
Software
- Desktop Printing and Scanning Software
- Epson printer drivers and Epson Event Manager
Noise
- Printing Sound Pressure
- 56 dB(A)
Quick comparison with available alternatives
| Attribute | Reference model | Epson EcoTank L15150 Printer | Epson EcoTank L3250 Printer |
|---|---|---|---|
| تقنية الطباعة | Epson Micro Piezo print head | Epson PrecisionCore print head | Epson Micro Piezo print head |
| Supported OS | 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, 10.7.x, 10.8.x, 10.9.x, 10.10.x, 10.11.x, 10.12.x, 10.13.x | Windows 7/8/8.1/10/11, Server 2003–2016, Mac OS X 10.6.8+ | Windows , Mac OS |
| Weight | 6.2 | 20.2 | 3.9 |
| Printer Functions | Print, Scan, Copy | 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 ink | 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 M2178 printer
What are the main specifications and functions of the Epson EcoTank M2178 Printer?
The Epson EcoTank M2178 Printer is a monochrome multifunction ink-tank model supporting printing, copying, and scanning. Its ISO print speed reaches 20 pages per minute, while maximum print resolution is 1200 × 2400 dpi. It also includes automatic duplex printing and connectivity through USB, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, and Ethernet.
Is the Epson EcoTank M2178 suitable for home or office use?
It may suit homes or offices that mainly handle monochrome documents. Relevant features include a 250-sheet standard paper tray, automatic double-sided printing, a 20 ppm ISO speed, and integrated copying and scanning. However, a recommended monthly print volume or duty cycle is not mentioned in the available data, so suitability for a specific workload cannot be confirmed.
Is this Epson EcoTank M2178 page for purchasing or for research and comparison?
This is a research and reference product page, not a current sales listing. It presents specifications such as the monochrome ink system, print and scan resolutions, paper capacities, and connection interfaces to support product research and comparison. Since the printer is currently unavailable, the page should not be treated as confirmation that it can presently be ordered or shipped.
Where can I find a similar alternative to M2178?
You can review currently available alternatives to M2178: Epson EcoTank L15150 Printer · Epson EcoTank L3250 Printer.
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Are alternatives to M2178 available in Syria?
Yes — suitable alternatives to M2178 are available at EvoLink in Damascus, with shipping to all Syrian governorates.
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