A full side-by-side comparison of reference models EcoTank M3178 Printer and EcoTank ET-8550 Series Printers within the same category.
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| Specification | EcoTank M3178 Printer | EcoTank ET-8550 Series Printers |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Features | ||
| Printer Functions | Print, Scan, Copy, Fax | Print, Scan, Copy |
| LCD Display | 2.4-inch / 6.1 cm color touchscreen | 10.9 cm color touchscreen |
| Control Panel | 6.1 cm color touchscreen | Color touchscreen, 10.9 cm |
| Printer Specifications | ||
| تقنية الطباعة | Epson Micro Piezo | Epson Micro Piezo |
| Printing | ||
| Print Colors | 1 | 6 |
| Ink System | Black | Black, Photo Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Grey |
| Maximum Print Resolution | 1200 x 2400 dpi | 5760 × 1440 dpi |
| Duplex Printing | Automatic | Automatic |
| Borderless Printing | — | Yes |
| Paper size | A4 | A3+, A3 |
| CD/DVD Printing | — | Yes |
| USB Direct Print | — | Yes |
| Print Margins | 3 top, bottom, left and right on plain paper mm | — |
| Ink | ||
| Ink Technology | Pigment ink | Pigment Black + Dye Colour |
| Included Black Ink Yield | 6000 pages | 1800 pages |
| Included Color Ink Yield | — | 1800 photos |
| Standard Black Ink Bottle | Epson 007S Black (standard, ~2000 pages) | Epson 114 Pigment Black, C13T07A140 |
| Standard Colour Ink Bottles | — | Epson 114 Photo Black C13T07B140, Cyan C13T07B240, Magenta C13T07B340, Yellow C13T07B440, Grey C13T07B540 |
| Replacement Black Ink Bottle Yield | 2000 pages | 6700 pages |
| Performance | ||
| Print Speed Black | 39 ppm | 32 ppm |
| Maximum Print Speed Color | — | 32 ppm |
| ISO Print Speed Black | 20 ppm | 16 ppm |
| ISO Print Speed Color | — | 12 ppm |
| 10×15 cm Photo Print Speed | — | 25 sec |
| First Page Out Time (Black) | 6 sec | — |
| ISO Duplex Print Speed Black | 9 ppm | 6 ppm |
| ISO Duplex Print Speed Color | — | 5 ppm |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | 20000 pages | — |
| Maximum Monthly Duty Cycle | 20000 pages | — |
| Print Head | ||
| Black Nozzles | 800 | 360 |
| Nozzles Per Color | — | 180 |
| Minimum Droplet Size | 2.8 pl | — |
| Copy | ||
| ISO Copy Speed Black | 17 ppm | 15 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 | CIS |
| Optical Scan Resolution | 1200 x 2400 dpi | 1200 x 4800 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 | — |
| 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 | Yes |
| Maximum Scan Resolution | 9600 interpolated dpi | — |
| Hardware Scan Resolution | 1200 x 2400 dpi | 1200 x 4800 dpi |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless Connectivity | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Printing Services | AirPrint, Epson iPrint, WeChat Mini Program Printing | Apple AirPrint, Mopria Print Service, Mopria Scan, Epson Smart Panel, Epson Email Print, Remote Print Driver, Scan-to-Cloud |
| Interfaces | Hi-Speed USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct | USB, USB Host, Ethernet, Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, SD Card Slot |
| 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 | Mac OS X 10.6.8 or later, Windows 10 (32/64 bit), Windows 7 (32/64 bit), Windows 8 (32/64 bit), Windows 8.1 (32/64 bit), Windows Vista, Windows XP Professional x64 Edition SP2 or later, Windows XP SP3 or later (32-bit), Windows Server 2003 SP2 or later |
| Email Print | Yes | Yes |
| Memory Card Slot | — | Yes |
| Paper Handling | ||
| Paper Input Capacity | 250 sheets | 100 sheets |
| Paper Output Capacity | 100 sheets | 50 sheets |
| Paper Trays | 1 tray | 3 tray |
| Supported Paper Weight | Bottom cassette: 64-90; rear feed: 64-256 g/m² | — |
| Automatic Document Feeder Capacity | 35 sheets | — |
| Rear Paper Feed | Yes | Yes |
| ADF Supported Paper Weight | 64-95 g/m² | — |
| Standard Paper Tray Capacity | 250 sheets | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Width | 375 mm | 523 mm |
| Depth | 347 mm | 379 mm |
| Height | 346 mm | 169 mm |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 7.2 kg | 11.1 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 | 7.5 W |
| Sleep Mode Power | 0.7 W | 0.8 W |
| Power Off Consumption | 0.3 W | 0.3 W |
| Printing Power Consumption | 13 W | — |
| Standalone Copying Power Consumption | 13 W | 17 W |
| Copying Power Consumption | 13 W | 17 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, Photo |
| Printer Language | ESC/P-R | ESC/P-R |
| Product SKU | — | C11CJ21401 |
| Environment | ||
| Operating Temperature | — | 10 to 35 °C |
| Operating Humidity | — | 20-80 RH % |
| Storage Temperature | — | -20 to 40 °C |
| Storage Humidity | — | 5-85 RH % |
| Noise | ||
| Printing Sound Pressure | 56 dB(A) | 48 dB(A) |
| Package Contents | ||
| Package Contents | — | AC cable, Driver and Utilities CD, Ink set, Quick Start Guide, Warranty document |
Overall, Epson EcoTank M3178 Printer leads on the measurable paired differences. The choice still depends on use if a specific trait of Epson EcoTank ET-8550 Series Printers is what you need.
Both models share specifications such as الطباعة على الوجهين, الطباعة عبر البريد الإلكتروني, منفذ إيثرنت.
The main differences: عدد فوهات الأسود: 800 vs 360; الطباعة على الأقراص: Yes vs No; لوحة التحكم: Color touchscreen, 10.9 cm vs 6.1 cm color touchscreen; الارتفاع: 169 مم vs 346 مم; إنتاجية الحبر الأسود المرفق: 6000 صفحة vs 1800 photos. Some specifications appear on one side only; that is missing data, not a win.
Epson EcoTank M3178 Printer may suit users who need its confirmed advantages, while Epson EcoTank ET-8550 Series Printers benefits those who need its paired strengths. Both models are reference pages for comparison, not direct store listings here.
عدد فوهات الأسود: 800 vs 360; الطباعة على الأقراص: Yes vs No; لوحة التحكم: Color touchscreen, 10.9 cm vs 6.1 cm color touchscreen; الارتفاع: 169 مم vs 346 مم
Epson EcoTank M3178 Printer is the better overall fit on the scored differences. Epson EcoTank ET-8550 Series Printers remains suitable if a specific trait it has is what you need.
Shared specifications include: الطباعة على الوجهين, الطباعة عبر البريد الإلكتروني, منفذ إيثرنت.
عدد فوهات الأسود: 800 vs 360
Nearby alternatives currently available for EcoTank M3178 Printer: Epson EcoTank L3350 Printer ($145.00) · Epson EcoTank L14150 Printer ($490.00) · Epson EcoTank L6370 Printer ($340.00).
Nearby alternatives currently available for EcoTank ET-8550 Series Printers: Epson EcoTank L14150 Printer ($490.00) · Epson EcoTank L8050 Printer ($300.00) · Epson EcoTank L18050 Printer ($515.00).
Suitable alternatives to EcoTank M3178 Printer and EcoTank ET-8550 Series Printers 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.
