Epson EcoTank M3178 Printer
The Epson EcoTank M3178 is a tank printer for users researching this specific model and evaluating whether it matches their printing requirements before purchase.
- Brand
- Epson
- Category
- Printer EcoTank
- Model
- M3178
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Features
- Printer Functions
- Print, Scan, Copy, Fax
- LCD Display
- 2.4-inch / 6.1 cm color touchscreen
- Control Panel
- 6.1 cm color touchscreen
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 top, bottom, left and right on 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
- Recommended Monthly Volume
- 20000 pages
- Maximum Monthly Duty Cycle
- 20000 pages
Print Head
- Black Nozzles
- 800
- Minimum Droplet Size
- 2.8 pl
Copy
- ISO Copy Speed Black
- 17 ppm
- Copy Resolution
- 600 × 600 dpi
- Maximum Copies
- 99 copies
- Copy Zoom
- 25-400 %
- Maximum Copy Size
- A4
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
- 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
- ADF Monochrome Scan Speed
- 7 ipm
- ADF Colour Scan Speed
- 7 ipm
- Colour Scanning
- Yes
- Monochrome Scanning
- Yes
- Maximum Scan Resolution
- 9600 interpolated dpi
Connectivity
- Wireless Connectivity
- Yes
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Yes
- Mobile Printing Services
- AirPrint, Epson iPrint, WeChat Mini Program Printing
- Interfaces
- Hi-Speed USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct
- 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 through 10.13.x
- Email 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: 64-256 g/m²
- Automatic Document Feeder Capacity
- 35 sheets
- Rear Paper Feed
- Yes
- ADF Supported Paper Weight
- 64-95 g/m²
- Standard Paper Tray Capacity
- 250 sheets
Dimensions
- Width
- 375 mm
- Depth
- 347 mm
- Height
- 346 mm
Physical
- Weight
- 7.2 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
- Copying Power Consumption
- 13 W
Maintenance
- Replaceable Maintenance Box
- Yes
Fax
- Fax Transmission Speed
- 33.6 kbps
- Fax Memory
- 180 pages
- Fax Speed Dials
- 100
- Fax Type
- Walk-up Black/White, Color
- Fax Error Correction Mode
- ITU Group 3 with ECM
- Fax Features
- PC Fax, Auto Redial, Address Book, Broadcast Fax, Fax Preview, Polling Reception
Printer
- Printer Category
- A4 commercial monochrome wireless multifunction fax ink tank printer
- Printer Language
- ESC/P-R
Noise
- Printing Sound Pressure
- 56 dB(A)
Quick comparison with available alternatives
| Attribute | Reference model | Epson EcoTank L3350 Printer | Epson EcoTank L14150 Printer |
|---|---|---|---|
| تقنية الطباعة | Epson Micro Piezo print head | Epson Micro Piezo print head | Epson PrecisionCore 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 through 10.13.x | Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10, 11; macOS 10.9.5 or later; supported Windows Server editions | Windows , Mac OS |
| Weight | 7.2 | 4.1 | 9.7 |
| Printer Functions | Print, Scan, Copy, Fax | Print, Scan, Copy | Print, Scan, Copy, Fax |
| Print Colors | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Ink System | Black | Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow | Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow |
| Ink Technology | Pigment ink | Dye ink | Pigment Black + Dye Colour |
| Maximum Print Resolution | 1200 × 2400 | 5760 × 1440 | 4800 x 1200 |
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Frequently asked questions about Epson M3178 printer
What are the key specifications and features of the Epson EcoTank M3178 Printer?
The Epson EcoTank M3178 is a monochrome multifunction ink tank printer with printing, copying, scanning, and faxing functions. It uses PrecisionCore Micro Piezo technology and an integrated black ink tank system. Print speed reaches 39 ppm, or 20 ppm under ISO testing. It also includes automatic duplex printing, a 250-sheet tray, a 2.4-inch colour touchscreen, and USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and Wi-Fi Direct.
Is the Epson EcoTank M3178 suitable for home or office use?
Its specifications indicate that it may suit users who regularly handle monochrome documents and need copying, scanning, and faxing in one device. The 250-sheet paper tray, automatic duplex printing, network connectivity, wireless access, and mobile printing services support shared or structured workflows. However, users should compare its monochrome output, paper handling, and listed speeds with their actual workload and colour-printing requirements.
Is this Epson EcoTank M3178 Printer page for purchasing or for research and comparison?
This is a reference and research page created to present the Epson EcoTank M3178 specifications and functions for evaluation and comparison. It is not a current sales offer, and the product is currently unavailable. No restock date is mentioned in the available data, and no specific alternatives were provided. You can review currently available products in the same category.
Where can I find a similar alternative to M3178?
You can review currently available alternatives to M3178: Epson EcoTank L3350 Printer · Epson EcoTank L14150 Printer.
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Are alternatives to M3178 available in Syria?
Yes — suitable alternatives to M3178 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.