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 M105 Series Printers within the same category.
EcoTank M105 Series Printers
A monochrome single-function ink tank printer using Epson pigment black ink, with Wi-Fi and USB connectivity,…
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| Specification | EcoTank M3178 Printer | EcoTank M105 Series Printers |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Features | ||
| Printer Functions | Print, Scan, Copy, Fax | |
| LCD Display | 2.4-inch / 6.1 cm color touchscreen | No LCD display |
| Control Panel | 6.1 cm color touchscreen | — |
| Printer Specifications | ||
| تقنية الطباعة | Epson Micro Piezo | Epson Micro Piezo |
| Printing | ||
| Print Colors | 1 | 1 |
| Ink System | Black | Black |
| Maximum Print Resolution | 1200 x 2400 dpi | 1440 x 720 dpi |
| Duplex Printing | Automatic | Manual |
| Paper size | A4 | A4 |
| 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 | 8000 pages |
| Standard Black Ink Bottle | Epson 007S Black (standard, ~2000 pages) | Epson 774 Pigment Black, C13T77414A, 140 ml |
| Replacement Black Ink Bottle Yield | 2000 pages | 6000 pages |
| Performance | ||
| Print Speed Black | 39 ppm | 34 ppm |
| ISO Print Speed Black | 20 ppm | 15 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 | 5000 pages |
| Print Head | ||
| Black Nozzles | 800 | 360 |
| 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 | 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 | Hi-Speed USB 2.0, Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n |
| Network Protocols | — | TCP/IPv4 |
| WLAN Security | — | WEP 128-bit, WEP 64-bit, WPA-PSK (AES), WPA-PSK (TKIP) |
| 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, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows XP Professional x64; Mac OS X 10.5.8, 10.6.x, 10.7.x and 10.8.x |
| Email Print | Yes | — |
| Wireless Frequency Bands | — | 2.4 GHz |
| Wireless Standards | — | IEEE 802.11b/g/n |
| 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 | — |
| Automatic Document Feeder Capacity | 35 sheets | — |
| Rear Paper Feed | Yes | — |
| Standard Tray Media Types | — | Plain paper, bond paper, coated paper, matte paper, glossy paper, semi-gloss paper, self-adhesive media and envelopes |
| ADF Supported Paper Weight | 64-95 g/m² | — |
| Standard Paper Tray Capacity | 250 sheets | 100 sheets |
| Dimensions | ||
| Width | 375 mm | 435 mm |
| Depth | 347 mm | 267 mm |
| Height | 346 mm | 148 mm |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 7.2 kg | 3.4 kg |
| Power | ||
| Supply Voltage | 220-240 V | 110-240 V |
| Frequency | 50-60 Hz | 50-60 Hz |
| Ready Mode Power | 5.1 W | — |
| Sleep Mode Power | 0.7 W | 2 W |
| Power Off Consumption | 0.3 W | — |
| Printing Power Consumption | 13 W | 13 W |
| Standalone Copying Power Consumption | 13 W | — |
| ENERGY STAR Support | — | Yes |
| 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 | Monochrome single-function ink tank printer |
| Printer Language | ESC/P-R | — |
| Product SKU | — | C11CC85502 |
| Noise | ||
| Printing Sound Pressure | 56 dB(A) | 38 dB(A) |
| Package Contents | ||
| Package Contents | — | Printer, two 140 ml black ink bottles, power cable, USB cable, quick-start installation guide, and CD with drivers and manuals |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose EcoTank M3178 Printer if you need:
- Printer Functions: Print, Scan, Copy, Fax vs Print
- LCD Display: 2.4-inch / 6.1 cm color touchscreen vs No LCD display
- Print Speed Black: 39 ppm vs 34 ppm
- ISO Print Speed Black: 20 ppm vs 15 ppm
Choose EcoTank M105 Series Printers if you need:
- Maximum Print Resolution: 1440 x 720 dpi vs 1200 x 2400 dpi
- Included Black Ink Yield: 8000 pages vs 6000 pages
- Standard Black Ink Bottle: Epson 774 Pigment Black, C13T77414A, 140 ml vs Epson 007S Black (standard, ~2000 pages)
- Replacement Black Ink Bottle Yield: 6000 pages vs 2000 pages
Overall, the technical lean favors EcoTank M3178 Printer on Printer Functions and LCD Display. EcoTank M105 Series Printers remains the better pick if your priority is Maximum Print Resolution. They share تقنية الطباعة and Print Colors. Review the choice points above, then confirm availability before buying.
What is the difference between EcoTank M3178 Printer and EcoTank M105 Series Printers?
EcoTank M3178 Printer and EcoTank M105 Series Printers share a close technical baseline, notably تقنية الطباعة, Print Colors, Ink System.
The main decisive differences: Printer Functions (EcoTank M3178 Printer: Print, Scan, Copy, Fax, EcoTank M105 Series Printers: Print); LCD Display (EcoTank M3178 Printer: 2.4-inch / 6.1 cm color touchscreen, EcoTank M105 Series Printers: No LCD display); Maximum Print Resolution (EcoTank M3178 Printer: 1200 x 2400 dpi, EcoTank M105 Series Printers: 1440 x 720 dpi); Included Black Ink Yield (EcoTank M3178 Printer: 6000 pages, EcoTank M105 Series Printers: 8000 pages); Standard Black Ink Bottle (EcoTank M3178 Printer: Epson 007S Black (standard, ~2000 pages), EcoTank M105 Series Printers: Epson 774 Pigment Black, C13T77414A, 140 ml).
In practice, EcoTank M3178 Printer suits needs centered on Printer Functions, while EcoTank M105 Series Printers fits priorities around Maximum Print Resolution. 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 M105 Series Printers: 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 M105 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.