A full side-by-side comparison of reference model EcoTank M3178 Printer and in-stock product EcoTank L3266 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 A4 color ink tank multifunction printer for printing, copying and scanning, with up to 5760 × 1440 dpi reso…
$155.00
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| Specification | Epson EcoTank M3178 Printer | Epson EcoTank L3266 Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | $155.00 |
| Features | ||
| Printer Functions | Print, Scan, Copy, Fax | Print, Scan, Copy |
| LCD Display | 2.4-inch / 6.1 cm color touchscreen | 1.44-inch / 3.7 cm color LCD |
| Control Panel | 6.1 cm color touchscreen | 3.7 cm colour display |
| Quiet Mode | — | Yes |
| 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 |
| Borderless Printing | — | Up to 10 x 15 cm |
| Paper size | A4 | A4 |
| Print Margins | 3 top, bottom, left and right on plain paper mm | — |
| Ink | ||
| Ink Technology | Pigment ink | Dye Ink |
| Included Black Ink Yield | 6000 pages | 8100 pages |
| Included Color Ink Yield | — | 6500 pages |
| Standard Black Ink Bottle | Epson 007S Black (standard, ~2000 pages) | ُEpson 103 |
| Standard Colour Ink Bottles | — | ُEpson 103 |
| Replacement Black Ink Bottle Yield | 2000 pages | 4500 pages |
| Performance | ||
| Print Speed Black | 39 ppm | 33 ppm |
| Maximum Print Speed Color | — | 15 ppm |
| ISO Print Speed Black | 20 ppm | 10 ppm |
| ISO Print Speed Color | — | 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 | 20000 pages | — |
| Maximum Monthly Duty Cycle | 20000 pages | — |
| Print Head | ||
| Black Nozzles | 800 | 180 |
| Nozzles Per Color | — | 59 |
| Minimum Droplet Size | 2.8 pl | 3 pl |
| Copy | ||
| ISO Copy Speed Black | 17 ppm | 7.7 ppm |
| Copy Resolution | 600 x 600 dpi | — |
| Maximum Copies | 99 copies | — |
| Copy Zoom | 25-400 % | — |
| Maximum Copy Size | A4 | — |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | Flatbed color image scanner | Contact Image Sensor (CIS) |
| Optical Scan Resolution | 1200 x 2400 dpi | 1200 × 2400 dpi |
| Maximum Scan Area | 21.6 x 29.7 cm | — |
| Scan Output Formats | BMP, JPEG, PICT, TIFF, PDF, PNG | BMP, JPEG, PICT, TIFF, PDF, PNG |
| Flatbed Scan Speed | Black: 12; Colour: 27 sec | Black: 11; Colour: 28 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 | — |
| ADF Colour Scan Speed | 7 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 (iPrint, Email Print, Remote Print Driver), Apple AirPrint, Mopria Print Service |
| Interfaces | Hi-Speed USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct | USB، 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 | Windows , Mac OS |
| Email Print | Yes | 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: 64-256 g/m² | 64–300 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 | 100 sheets |
| Dimensions | ||
| Width | 375 mm | 375 mm |
| Depth | 347 mm | 347 mm |
| Height | 346 mm | 179 mm |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 7.2 kg | 4.1 kg |
| Printer Colour | — | White |
| Power | ||
| Supply Voltage | 220-240 V | 100–240 V |
| Frequency | 50-60 Hz | 50-60 Hz |
| Ready Mode Power | 5.1 W | 4.5 W |
| Sleep Mode Power | 0.7 W | 0.7 W |
| Power Off Consumption | 0.3 W | 0.2 W |
| Printing Power Consumption | 13 W | 12 W |
| Standalone Copying Power Consumption | 13 W | 12 W |
| Copying Power Consumption | 13 W | 12 W |
| Maintenance | ||
| Replaceable Maintenance Box | Yes | — |
| Fax | ||
| Fax Transmission Speed | 33.6 kbps | — |
| Fax Memory | 180 pages | — |
| Fax Speed Dials | 100 names and numbers | — |
| 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 | Home, Home Office |
| Printer Language | ESC/P-R | ESC/P-R |
| Product SKU | — | C11CJ66412 |
| Software | ||
| Desktop Printing and Scanning Software | — | Epson ScanSmart |
| Noise | ||
| Printing Sound Pressure | 56 dB(A) | — |
Epson EcoTank M3178 Printer vs Epson EcoTank L3266 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: fax or a fuller print/scan/copy set in the table, network / wireless printing (including 5 GHz when present), automatic duplex.
Pick Epson EcoTank L3266 Printer if you need: higher ink yield.
Key differences:
Based on the specs table, Epson EcoTank M3178 Printer fits most office needs better thanks to: Printer Functions: Print, Scan, Copy, Fax vs Print, Scan, Copy; Interfaces: Hi-Speed USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct vs Hi-Speed USB 2.0, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct; Printer Category: A4 commercial monochrome wireless multifunction fax ink tank printer vs Home, Home Office.
Maximum dpi and ink bottle series numbers alone do not settle the buy.
Paper Size: A4, Scanner Sensor Type: CIS, Tkny Altbaaa: Epson Micro Piezo print head, Wi Fi Direct: 1, Wireless Connectivity: 1
Pick Epson EcoTank M3178 Printer if you need: fax or a fuller print/scan/copy set in the table, network / wireless printing (including 5 GHz when present), automatic duplex.
Pick Epson EcoTank L3266 Printer if you need: higher ink yield.
Printer Functions: Print, Scan, Copy, Fax vs Print, Scan, Copy
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.
