EcoTank M3178 Printer
The Epson EcoTank M3178 is a tank printer for users researching this specific model and evaluating whether it…
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A full side-by-side comparison of reference models EcoTank M3178 Printer and EcoTank L130 Printer within the same category.
EcoTank L130 Printer
A single-function colour ink tank printer with a refillable CMYK system, delivering up to 5760 dpi resolution…
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| Specification | EcoTank M3178 Printer | EcoTank L130 Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Features | ||
| Printer Functions | Print, Scan, Copy, Fax | |
| LCD Display | 2.4-inch / 6.1 cm color touchscreen | — |
| Control Panel | 6.1 cm color touchscreen | — |
| Quiet Mode | — | Yes |
| Printer Specifications | ||
| تقنية الطباعة | 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 top, bottom, left and right on plain paper mm | Normal single sheets: 3 left and right, 40 top and 32 bottom; envelopes: 3 left, 5 right, 18 top and 40 bottom mm |
| Ink | ||
| Ink Technology | Pigment ink | Dye Ink |
| Included Black Ink Yield | 6000 pages | — |
| Standard Black Ink Bottle | Epson 007S Black (standard, ~2000 pages) | Epson T664 Black, C13T664100 |
| Standard Colour Ink Bottles | — | Epson T664 Cyan C13T664200, Magenta C13T664300, Yellow C13T664400 |
| Replacement Black Ink Bottle Yield | 2000 pages | 4500 pages |
| Performance | ||
| Print Speed Black | 39 ppm | 27 ppm |
| Maximum Print Speed Color | — | 15 ppm |
| ISO Print Speed Black | 20 ppm | 8.5 ppm |
| ISO Print Speed Color | — | 4.5 ipm |
| 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 | — |
| 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 | — |
| Optical Scan Resolution | 1200 x 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 | — |
| Hardware Scan Resolution | 1200 x 2400 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 | USB |
| 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 8.1 (32/64-bit), Windows 8 (32/64-bit), Windows 7 (32/64-bit), Windows Vista (32/64-bit), Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, Windows XP 32-bit; Mac OS X 10.9.x, 10.8.x, 10.7.x and 10.6.8 |
| Email Print | Yes | — |
| Paper Handling | ||
| Paper Input Capacity | 250 sheets | 50 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 | Plain paper: 64-90; envelopes: 75-90 g/m² |
| Automatic Document Feeder Capacity | 35 sheets | — |
| Rear Paper Feed | Yes | Yes |
| Photo Paper Capacity | — | 10 sheets |
| ADF Supported Paper Weight | 64-95 g/m² | — |
| Standard Paper Tray Capacity | 250 sheets | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Width | 375 mm | 482 mm |
| Depth | 347 mm | 222 mm |
| Height | 346 mm | 130 mm |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 7.2 kg | 2.7 kg |
| Power | ||
| Supply Voltage | 220-240 V | 100-120/ 220-240 V |
| Frequency | 50-60 Hz | 50-60 Hz |
| Ready Mode Power | 5.1 W | 2.2 W |
| Sleep Mode Power | 0.7 W | 0.7 W |
| Power Off Consumption | 0.3 W | 0.3 W |
| Printing Power Consumption | 13 W | 9 W |
| Standalone Copying Power Consumption | 13 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 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 | Single-function color ink tank printer |
| Printer Language | ESC/P-R | — |
| Product SKU | — | C11CE58501 |
| Environment | ||
| Operating Temperature | — | 10-35 °C |
| Operating Humidity | — | 20-80 RH, without condensation % |
| Storage Temperature | — | -20–40 °C |
| Storage Humidity | — | 5-85 RH, without condensation % |
| Noise | ||
| Printing Sound Pressure | 56 dB(A) | — |
| Package Contents | ||
| Package Contents | — | Printer and one set of ink bottles |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose EcoTank M3178 Printer if you need:
- Printer Functions: Print, Scan, Copy, Fax vs Print
- Print Speed Black: 39 ppm vs 27 ppm
- ISO Print Speed Black: 20 ppm vs 8.5 ppm
- Black Nozzles: 800 vs 180
Choose EcoTank L130 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: Normal single sheets: 3 left and right, 40 top and 32 bottom; envelopes: 3 left, 5 right, 18 top and 40 bottom mm vs 3 top, bottom, left and right on plain paper mm
- Standard Black Ink Bottle: Epson T664 Black, C13T664100 vs Epson 007S Black (standard, ~2000 pages)
Overall, the technical lean favors EcoTank M3178 Printer on Printer Functions and Print Speed Black. EcoTank L130 Printer remains the better pick if your priority is Ink System. They share Paper size and Paper Trays. Review the choice points above, then confirm availability before buying.
What is the difference between EcoTank M3178 Printer and EcoTank L130 Printer?
EcoTank M3178 Printer and EcoTank L130 Printer share a close technical baseline, notably Paper size, Paper Trays, Rear Paper Feed.
The main decisive differences: Printer Functions (EcoTank M3178 Printer: Print, Scan, Copy, Fax, EcoTank L130 Printer: Print); Ink System (EcoTank M3178 Printer: Black, EcoTank L130 Printer: Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow); Maximum Print Resolution (EcoTank M3178 Printer: 1200 x 2400 dpi, EcoTank L130 Printer: 5760 × 1440 dpi); Print Margins (EcoTank M3178 Printer: 3 top, bottom, left and right on plain paper mm, EcoTank L130 Printer: Normal single sheets: 3 left and right, 40 top and 32 bottom; envelopes: 3 left, 5 right, 18 top and 40 bottom mm); Standard Black Ink Bottle (EcoTank M3178 Printer: Epson 007S Black (standard, ~2000 pages), EcoTank L130 Printer: Epson T664 Black, C13T664100).
In practice, EcoTank M3178 Printer suits needs centered on Printer Functions, while EcoTank L130 Printer fits priorities around Ink System. Review the specs table above before deciding.
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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 L130 Printer: Epson EcoTank L15150 Printer ($825.00) · Epson EcoTank L3250 Printer ($145.00) · Epson EcoTank L5290 Printer ($240.00).
Suitable alternatives to EcoTank M3178 Printer and EcoTank L130 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.