EcoTank M2178 Printer
An A4 monochrome multifunction ink-tank printer for printing, copying, and scanning, with ISO speeds up to 20…
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A full side-by-side comparison of reference models EcoTank M2178 Printer and Expression EcoTank 2600 Printer within the same category.
Expression EcoTank 2600 Printer
A color EcoTank all-in-one for printing, copying, and scanning, featuring MicroPiezo technology, Wi-Fi and mob…
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| Specification | EcoTank M2178 Printer | Expression EcoTank 2600 Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Features | ||
| Printer Functions | Print, Scan, Copy | Print, Scan, Copy |
| LCD Display | 1.44-inch / 3.7 cm color LCD | — |
| Control Panel | — | Adjustable button-and-light control panel with Wi-Fi, network status, black-and-white copy, color copy and stop controls |
| Printer Specifications | ||
| تقنية الطباعة | Epson Micro Piezo | 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 | A4 | A4 |
| Print Margins | 3 on the top, bottom, left and right for plain paper mm | Single sheets: 3 minimum; envelopes: 3 left/right and 5 top/bottom mm |
| Ink | ||
| Ink Technology | Pigment ink | 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 | 4500 pages |
| Performance | ||
| Print Speed Black | 39 ppm | — |
| ISO Print Speed Black | 20 ppm | 10 ppm |
| ISO Print Speed Color | — | 4.5 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 | 3.3 pl |
| Copy | ||
| ISO Copy Speed Black | 17 ipm | 7.7 ipm |
| ISO Copy Speed Color | — | 3.7 cpm |
| Copy Resolution | 600 x 600 dpi | — |
| Maximum Copies | 99 copies | 20 copies |
| Copy Zoom | 25-400 % | — |
| Maximum Copy Size | Legal | 8.5 x 11 in |
| Copy Features | ID card copy mode | — |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | Flatbed color image scanner | Flatbed color scanner |
| Optical Scan Resolution | 1200 dpi | 2400 dpi |
| Maximum Scan Area | 21.6 x 29.7 cm | 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 | Scan to PC; scan to a mobile device, email or supported online service through Epson iPrint |
| Scanner Sensor Type | CIS | CIS |
| Scanner Colour Bit Depth | 48: input : 24- output bit | 48: input : 24- output bit |
| Scanner Grayscale Bit Depth | 16- input/8- output bit | 16- internal/8- external bit |
| Scanner Black and White Bit Depth | 16- input/1- output bit | 16- internal/1- external bit |
| Colour Scanning | Yes | Yes |
| Monochrome Scanning | Yes | Yes |
| Scanner Compatibility | TWAIN, WIA, ICA | Epson Scan 2 |
| Maximum Scan Resolution | 9600 dpi | 9600 dpi |
| Hardware Scan Resolution | 1200 x 2400 dpi | 1200 x 2400 dpi |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless Connectivity | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes | — |
| Mobile Printing Services | AirPrint; remote printing | Epson iPrint for iOS and Android, Android Printing, Fire OS Printing, Epson Email Print, Epson Remote Print |
| Interfaces | Hi-Speed USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct | Hi-Speed USB, Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n |
| Network Protocols | — | SSL/TLS: HTTPS Client |
| WLAN Security | WEP 64/128-bit, WPA/WPA2 Personal, WPA2-PSK (AES) | WEP 64/128-bit, WPA-PSK (AES), WPA/WPA2 Personal |
| 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 | Windows 10, Windows 8.x, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, Windows XP SP3; macOS 10.12.x, OS X 10.11.x-10.6.8 |
| Email Print | — | Yes |
| Wireless Frequency Bands | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| Wireless Standards | IEEE 802.11b/g/n | IEEE 802.11b/g/n |
| Wireless Setup | Infrastructure mode, Wi-Fi Direct Simple AP, Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) | Infrastructure mode and Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) |
| 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 | 64-90 in the bottom cassette and rear feed; 91-256 thick media through the rear feed g/m² | Plain paper: 64-90; envelopes: 75-90 g/m² |
| Rear Paper Feed | Yes | — |
| Photo Paper Capacity | — | 20 sheets |
| 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 | Plain paper, Epson Bright White Paper, Photo Paper Glossy, Premium Photo Paper Glossy, Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy, Presentation Paper Matte, Premium Presentation Paper Matte, Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-sided, No. 10 envelopes |
| Maximum Custom Paper Length | 1200 mm | — |
| Standard Paper Tray Capacity | 250 sheets | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Width | 375 mm | 445 mm |
| Depth | 347 mm | 304 mm |
| Height | 151 mm | 169 mm |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 6.2 kg | 4.9 kg |
| Power | ||
| Supply Voltage | 220-240 V | 100-240 V |
| Frequency | 50-60 Hz | 50-60 Hz |
| Ready Mode Power | 5.1 W | 3.6 W |
| Sleep Mode Power | 0.7 W | 1.4 W |
| Power Off Consumption | 0.3 W | 0.3 W |
| Printing Power Consumption | 13 W | — |
| Standalone Copying Power Consumption | 13 W | 11 W |
| ENERGY STAR Support | Yes | Yes |
| Copying Power Consumption | 13 W | 11 W |
| Maintenance | ||
| Replaceable Maintenance Box | Yes | — |
| Printer | ||
| Printer Category | A4 monochrome wireless multifunction ink-tank printer | Color inkjet all-in-one EcoTank printer |
| Printer Language | ESC/P-R | ESC/P-R |
| Product SKU | — | C11CF46201 |
| Software | ||
| Desktop Printing and Scanning Software | Epson printer drivers and Epson Event Manager | Epson printer drivers and Epson Scan 2 |
| Environment | ||
| Operating Temperature | — | 10-35 °C |
| Operating Humidity | — | 20-80 RH % |
| Storage Temperature | — | -20–40 °C |
| Storage Humidity | — | 5-85 RH, non-condensing % |
| Noise | ||
| Printing Sound Pressure | 56 dB(A) | 44 dB(A) |
| Package Contents | ||
| Package Contents | — | Expression ET-2600 EcoTank all-in-one printer, manual, setup CD-ROM, power cord, one 70 mL bottle each of Epson 664 Black, Cyan, Magenta and Yellow |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose EcoTank M2178 Printer if you need:
- Included Black Ink Yield: 6000 pages vs 4000 pages
- ISO Print Speed Black: 20 ppm vs 10 ppm
- ISO Copy Speed Black: 17 ipm vs 7.7 ipm
- Maximum Copies: 99 copies vs 20 copies
Choose Expression EcoTank 2600 Printer if you need:
- Ink System: Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow vs Black
- Maximum Print Resolution: 5760 × 1440 dpi vs 1200 x 2400 dpi
- Print Margins: Single sheets: 3 minimum; envelopes: 3 left/right and 5 top/bottom mm vs 3 on the top, bottom, left and right for plain paper mm
- Standard Black Ink Bottle: Epson T664 Black, C13T664100 vs Epson 007S Black (standard, ~2000 pages)
Overall, the technical lean favors Expression EcoTank 2600 Printer on Ink System and Maximum Print Resolution. EcoTank M2178 Printer remains the better pick if your priority is Included Black Ink Yield. They share Printer Functions and تقنية الطباعة. Review the choice points above, then confirm availability before buying.
What is the difference between EcoTank M2178 Printer and Expression EcoTank 2600 Printer?
EcoTank M2178 Printer and Expression EcoTank 2600 Printer share a close technical baseline, notably Printer Functions, تقنية الطباعة, Paper size.
The main decisive differences: Ink System (EcoTank M2178 Printer: Black, Expression EcoTank 2600 Printer: Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow); Maximum Print Resolution (EcoTank M2178 Printer: 1200 x 2400 dpi, Expression EcoTank 2600 Printer: 5760 × 1440 dpi); Print Margins (EcoTank M2178 Printer: 3 on the top, bottom, left and right for plain paper mm, Expression EcoTank 2600 Printer: Single sheets: 3 minimum; envelopes: 3 left/right and 5 top/bottom mm); Included Black Ink Yield (EcoTank M2178 Printer: 6000 pages, Expression EcoTank 2600 Printer: 4000 pages); Standard Black Ink Bottle (EcoTank M2178 Printer: Epson 007S Black (standard, ~2000 pages), Expression EcoTank 2600 Printer: Epson T664 Black, C13T664100).
In practice, EcoTank M2178 Printer suits needs centered on Included Black Ink Yield, while Expression EcoTank 2600 Printer fits priorities around Ink System. Review the specs table above before deciding.
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Frequently asked questions — EvoLink
Nearby alternatives currently available for EcoTank M2178 Printer: Epson EcoTank L15150 Printer ($825.00) · Epson EcoTank L3250 Printer ($145.00) · Epson EcoTank L5290 Printer ($240.00).
Nearby alternatives currently available for Expression EcoTank 2600 Printer: Epson EcoTank L5290 Printer ($240.00) · Epson EcoTank L3250 Printer ($145.00) · Epson EcoTank L15150 Printer ($825.00).
Suitable alternatives to EcoTank M2178 Printer and Expression EcoTank 2600 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.