Epson EcoTank M3178 Printer
The Epson EcoTank M3178 is a tank printer for users researching this specific model and evaluating whether it…
Not for sale
A full side-by-side comparison of reference model EcoTank M3178 Printer and in-stock product EcoTank L15150 Printer on specs, price, and Syria availability.
The Epson EcoTank M3178 is a tank printer for users researching this specific model and evaluating whether it…
Not for sale
An A3 color ink tank multifunction printer for printing, copying, scanning and faxing, with ISO speeds up to 2…
$825.00
in stock
| Specification | Epson EcoTank M3178 Printer | Epson EcoTank L15150 Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | $825.00 |
| Features | ||
| Printer Functions | Print, Scan, Copy, Fax | Print, Scan, Copy, Fax |
| LCD Display | 2.4-inch / 6.1 cm color touchscreen | 4.3" Colour LCD Touch Screen |
| Control Panel | 6.1 cm color touchscreen | 10.9 cm colour touchscreen |
| Quiet Mode | — | Yes |
| Printer Specifications | ||
| تقنية الطباعة | Epson Micro Piezo | Epson PrecisionCore |
| Printing | ||
| Print Colors | 1 | 4 |
| Ink System | Black | Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow |
| Maximum Print Resolution | 1200 x 2400 dpi | 4800 × 2400 dpi |
| Duplex Printing | Automatic | Automatic |
| Borderless Printing | — | Up to A3+ |
| Paper size | A4 | A3 |
| USB Direct Print | — | Yes |
| Print Margins | 3 top, bottom, left and right on plain paper mm | — |
| Ink | ||
| Ink Technology | Pigment ink | Pigment ink |
| Included Black Ink Yield | 6000 pages | 4500 pages |
| Included Color Ink Yield | — | 2800 pages |
| Standard Black Ink Bottle | Epson 007S Black (standard, ~2000 pages) | Epson 112 |
| Standard Colour Ink Bottles | — | Epson 112 |
| Replacement Black Ink Bottle Yield | 2000 pages | 7500 pages |
| Performance | ||
| Print Speed Black | 39 ppm | 32 ppm |
| Maximum Print Speed Color | — | 22 ppm |
| ISO Print Speed Black | 20 ppm | 25 ppm |
| ISO Print Speed Color | — | 12 ppm |
| 10×15 cm Photo Print Speed | — | 43 sec |
| First Page Out Time (Black) | 6 sec | 5.5 sec |
| First Page Out Time (Color) | — | 8.5 sec |
| ISO Duplex Print Speed Black | 9 ppm | 16 ppm |
| ISO Duplex Print Speed Color | — | 9 ppm |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | 20000 pages | — |
| Maximum Monthly Duty Cycle | 20000 pages | — |
| Print Head | ||
| Black Nozzles | 800 | 800 |
| Nozzles Per Color | — | 256 |
| Minimum Droplet Size | 2.8 pl | 3.8 pl |
| Copy | ||
| ISO Copy Speed Black | 17 ppm | 23 ppm |
| ISO Copy Speed Color | — | 10 ppm |
| Copy Resolution | 600 x 600 dpi | 600 × 600 dpi |
| Maximum Copies | 99 copies | — |
| Copy Zoom | 25-400 % | — |
| Maximum Copy Size | A4 | — |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | Flatbed color image scanner | Flatbed with ADF |
| Optical Scan Resolution | 1200 x 2400 dpi | 1200 × 2400 dpi |
| Maximum Scan Area | 21.6 x 29.7 cm | 29.7 × 43.2 cm |
| Duplex Scanning | — | Yes |
| Scan Output Formats | BMP, JPEG, PICT, TIFF, PDF, PNG | BMP, JPEG, PICT, TIFF, PDF, PNG |
| Flatbed Scan Speed | Black: 12; Colour: 27 sec | Black: 5; Colour: 10 sec |
| Scanner Sensor Type | CIS | 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 | 26 ipm |
| ADF Colour Scan Speed | 7 ipm | 9 ipm |
| Colour Scanning | Yes | Yes |
| Monochrome Scanning | Yes | — |
| Maximum Scan Resolution | 9600 interpolated dpi | 1200 × 2400 dpi |
| Hardware Scan Resolution | 1200 x 2400 dpi | 1200 × 2400 dpi |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless Connectivity | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Printing Services | AirPrint, Epson iPrint, WeChat Mini Program Printing | Epson Connect (Epson iPrint, Epson Email Print, Remote Print Driver, Scan to Cloud), Apple AirPrint, Mopria Print Service |
| Interfaces | Hi-Speed USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct | USB، Ethernet،Wi-Fi، Wi-Fi Direct |
| Network Protocols | — | IPv4, IPv6 |
| WLAN Security | — | WEP 64/128-bit, WPA-PSK (TKIP), 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; Mac OS X 10.6.8 through 10.13.x | Windows , Mac OS |
| Email Print | Yes | Yes |
| Compatibility | ||
| Chromebook Native Print | — | Yes |
| Paper Handling | ||
| Paper Input Capacity | 250 sheets | 550 sheets |
| Paper Output Capacity | 100 sheets | 125 sheets |
| Paper Trays | 1 tray | 3 tray |
| Supported Paper Weight | Bottom cassette: 64-90; rear feed: 64-256 g/m² | 64–255 g/m² |
| Automatic Document Feeder Capacity | 35 sheets | 50 sheets |
| Rear Paper Feed | Yes | Yes |
| Photo Paper Capacity | — | 50 sheets |
| ADF Supported Paper Weight | 64-95 g/m² | — |
| Standard Paper Tray Capacity | 250 sheets | 250 sheets |
| Dimensions | ||
| Width | 375 mm | 515 mm |
| Depth | 347 mm | 500 mm |
| Height | 346 mm | 350 mm |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 7.2 kg | 20.2 kg |
| Printer Colour | — | Black |
| Power | ||
| Supply Voltage | 220-240 V | 220–240 V |
| Frequency | 50-60 Hz | 50-60 Hz |
| Ready Mode Power | 5.1 W | 9.1 W |
| Sleep Mode Power | 0.7 W | 0.8 W |
| Power Off Consumption | 0.3 W | 0.2 W |
| Printing Power Consumption | 13 W | 19 W |
| Standalone Copying Power Consumption | 13 W | 19 W |
| Copying Power Consumption | 13 W | 19 W |
| Maintenance | ||
| Replaceable Maintenance Box | Yes | Yes |
| Fax | ||
| Fax Transmission Speed | 33.6 kbps | 33.6 kbps |
| Fax Memory | 180 pages | 550 MB pages |
| Fax Speed Dials | 100 names and numbers | 200 |
| Fax Type | Walk-up Black/White, Color | — |
| Fax Error Correction Mode | ITU Group 3 with ECM | ITU Group 3 with ECM |
| Fax Features | PC Fax, Auto Redial, Address Book, Broadcast Fax, Fax Preview, Polling Reception | PC Fax, Fax to E-mail, memory reception, auto redial, Fax to Folder, address book, broadcast, preview, polling reception |
| Printer | ||
| Printer Category | A4 commercial monochrome wireless multifunction fax ink tank printer | — |
| Printer Language | ESC/P-R | ESC/P-R, ESC/P Raster |
| Product SKU | — | C11CH72402 |
| Software | ||
| Desktop Printing and Scanning Software | — | Epson ScanSmart |
| Noise | ||
| Printing Sound Pressure | 56 dB(A) | — |
Epson EcoTank M3178 Printer vs Epson EcoTank L15150 Printer — choose by the use case in the table (role/paper, document features, connectivity, speed).
research reference (not for sale) vs store product.
When to pick which:
Pick Epson EcoTank M3178 Printer if you need: higher ink yield, ADF or clearer scan/copy in the table.
Pick Epson EcoTank L15150 Printer if you need: automatic duplex, higher ISO print/copy speed, a control display.
Key differences:
Based on the specs table, Epson EcoTank L15150 Printer fits most office needs better thanks to: Iso Duplex Print Speed Black: 9 vs 16; Automatic Document Feeder Capacity: 35 vs 50; Iso Print Speed Black: 20 vs 25.
Maximum dpi and ink bottle series numbers alone do not settle the buy.
Duplex Printing: Automatic, Ethernet Connectivity: 1, Ink Technology: Pigment ink, Interfaces: Hi-Speed USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, Printer Functions: Print, Scan, Copy, Fax
Pick Epson EcoTank M3178 Printer if you need: higher ink yield, ADF or clearer scan/copy in the table.
Pick Epson EcoTank L15150 Printer if you need: automatic duplex, higher ISO print/copy speed, a control display.
Paper Size: A4 vs A3
Not by themselves. Dpi alone does not prove higher quality, and bottle series is a consumables difference. Decide by role, duplex/ADF, speed, connectivity, and price.