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 ST-4000 Printer within the same category.
EcoTank ST-4000 Printer
A color multifunction Supertank printer for printing, copying, scanning, and faxing, with Wi-Fi Direct, Ethern…
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| Specification | EcoTank M3178 Printer | EcoTank ST-4000 Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Features | ||
| Printer Functions | Print, Scan, Copy, Fax | Print, Scan, Copy, Fax |
| LCD Display | 2.4-inch / 6.1 cm color touchscreen | 2.4-inch color touchscreen |
| Control Panel | 6.1 cm color 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 x 1200 dpi |
| Duplex Printing | Automatic | Automatic |
| Borderless Printing | — | Yes |
| Paper size | A4 | A4 |
| Print Margins | 3 top, bottom, left and right on plain paper mm | Single sheets: 3 top and bottom; envelopes: 3 left and right, 5 top and bottom mm |
| Ink | ||
| Ink Technology | Pigment ink | Pigment Black + Dye Colour |
| Included Black Ink Yield | 6000 pages | 14000 pages |
| Included Color Ink Yield | — | 11200 pages |
| Standard Black Ink Bottle | Epson 007S Black (standard, ~2000 pages) | Epson 502 Black, 127 ml |
| Standard Colour Ink Bottles | — | Epson 502 Cyan, Epson 502 Magenta, Epson 502 Yellow |
| Replacement Black Ink Bottle Yield | 2000 pages | 7500 pages |
| Performance | ||
| Print Speed Black | 39 ppm | — |
| ISO Print Speed Black | 20 ppm | 15 ppm |
| ISO Print Speed Color | — | 8 ppm |
| First Page Out Time (Black) | 6 sec | — |
| ISO Duplex Print Speed Black | 9 ppm | 6.5 ppm |
| ISO Duplex Print Speed Color | — | 4.5 ppm |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | 20000 pages | 800 pages |
| Maximum Monthly Duty Cycle | 20000 pages | 5000 pages |
| Print Head | ||
| Black Nozzles | 800 | — |
| Minimum Droplet Size | 2.8 pl | 3.3 pl |
| Copy | ||
| ISO Copy Speed Black | 17 ppm | 11 ppm |
| ISO Copy Speed Color | — | 5.5 ppm |
| Copy Resolution | 600 x 600 dpi | — |
| Maximum Copies | 99 copies | 99 copies |
| Copy Zoom | 25-400 % | 25-400 % |
| Maximum Copy Size | A4 | 8.5 x 14 inches (Legal) |
| N-in-1 Copy | — | 2-up |
| Copy Features | — | Black-and-white or color copying, 1-sided to 2-sided, density adjustment, reduction/enlargement, Auto Fit Page, 2-up, Standard/Best quality, shadow removal, punch-hole removal, ID card copy and borderless copy |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | Flatbed color image scanner | Flatbed color scanner |
| Optical Scan Resolution | 1200 x 2400 dpi | 1200 x 2400 dpi |
| Maximum Scan Area | 21.6 x 29.7 cm | 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 | — |
| Scan-to Features | — | Scan to Cloud, Scan to Computer |
| Scanner Sensor Type | CIS | CIS |
| Scanner Colour Bit Depth | 48: input : 24- output bit | 48: input : 24- output bit |
| Scanner Grayscale Bit Depth | 16- input, 8- output bit | Input: 16; Output: 8 bit |
| Scanner Black and White Bit Depth | 16- input, 1- output bit | Input: 16; Output: 1 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 2400 dpi |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless Connectivity | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Printing Services | AirPrint, Epson iPrint, WeChat Mini Program Printing | Epson Email Print, Epson Remote Print, Epson Scan to Cloud, Epson iPrint, Apple AirPrint, Google Cloud Print, Android Printing, Fire OS Printing and Mopria Print Service |
| Interfaces | Hi-Speed USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct | Hi-Speed USB, Ethernet 10/100, Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct |
| WLAN Security | — | WEP 64/128-bit, WPA/WPA2 Personal, 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 10, Windows 8/8.1 32-bit and 64-bit, Windows 7 32-bit and 64-bit, Windows Server 2003 through Windows Server 2016 32-bit and 64-bit, Mac OS X 10.6 through macOS 10.12.x |
| Email Print | Yes | Yes |
| Network Management Tools | — | Epson Web Config |
| Wireless Frequency Bands | — | 2.4 GHz |
| Wireless Standards | — | IEEE 802.11b/g/n |
| Wireless Setup | — | Control-panel wireless setup and Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) |
| Paper Handling | ||
| Paper Input Capacity | 250 sheets | 250 sheets |
| Paper Output Capacity | 100 sheets | — |
| Paper Trays | 1 tray | 1 tray |
| Supported Paper Weight | Bottom cassette: 64-90; rear feed: 64-256 g/m² | 64-90 g/m² |
| Automatic Document Feeder Capacity | 35 sheets | 30 sheets |
| Rear Paper Feed | Yes | — |
| Photo Paper Capacity | — | 20 sheets |
| Standard Tray Media Types | — | Plain paper, copy paper, letterhead paper, Epson Bright White Paper, Epson Presentation Paper Matte, Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte, Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-sided, Epson Photo Paper Glossy, Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy, Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy and Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss |
| ADF Supported Paper Weight | 64-95 g/m² | 64-90 g/m² |
| Maximum Custom Paper Length | — | 1193.79999999999995 mm |
| Standard Paper Tray Capacity | 250 sheets | 250 sheets |
| ADF Paper Size Range | — | Letter, A4, Legal and 216 x 330 mm |
| Dimensions | ||
| Width | 375 mm | 375 mm |
| Depth | 347 mm | 347 mm |
| Height | 346 mm | 231 mm |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 7.2 kg | 6.8 kg |
| Power | ||
| Supply Voltage | 220-240 V | 100-240 V |
| Frequency | 50-60 Hz | 50-60 Hz |
| Ready Mode Power | 5.1 W | 5.4 W |
| Sleep Mode Power | 0.7 W | 1 W |
| Power Off Consumption | 0.3 W | 0.2 W |
| Printing Power Consumption | 13 W | — |
| Standalone Copying Power Consumption | 13 W | 12 W |
| ENERGY STAR Support | — | Yes |
| Copying Power Consumption | 13 W | 12 W |
| Maintenance | ||
| Replaceable Maintenance Box | Yes | Yes |
| Fax | ||
| Fax Transmission Speed | 33.6 kbps | 33.6 kbps |
| Fax Memory | 180 pages | 100 pages |
| Fax Speed Dials | 100 names and numbers locations | 60 locations |
| Fax Type | Walk-up Black/White, Color | Black/White, Color (ITU-T Super Group 3) |
| Fax Error Correction Mode | ITU Group 3 with ECM | — |
| Fax Resolution | — | Monochrome Standard: 203 x 98 lines/in; Fine/Photo: 203 x 196 lines/in; Color: 200 x 200 dpi |
| Fax Features | PC Fax, Auto Redial, Address Book, Broadcast Fax, Fax Preview, Polling Reception | PC-Fax send/receive, Fax to Email, Fax to Folder, direct send, scheduled send, background removal, transmission reports and continuous ADF scanning |
| Printer | ||
| Printer Category | A4 commercial monochrome wireless multifunction fax ink tank printer | Color multifunction Supertank printer |
| Printer Language | ESC/P-R | Epson ESC/P-R |
| Printer Memory | — | 512 MB |
| Product SKU | — | C11CG19202 |
| Software | ||
| Desktop Printing and Scanning Software | — | Epson printer driver, Epson ScanSmart and PC-Fax |
| Environment | ||
| Operating Temperature | — | 10-35 °C |
| Operating Humidity | — | 20-80 % |
| Storage Temperature | — | -20–40 °C |
| Storage Humidity | — | 5-85, non-condensing % |
| Noise | ||
| Printing Sound Pressure | 56 dB(A) | 52 dB(A) |
| Package Contents | ||
| Package Contents | — | WorkForce ST-4000 MFP, manual, power cord, two 502 Black 127 mL ink bottles, and two bottles each of 502 Cyan, Magenta and Yellow at 70 mL |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose EcoTank M3178 Printer if you need:
- LCD Display: 2.4-inch / 6.1 cm color touchscreen vs 2.4-inch color touchscreen
- ISO Print Speed Black: 20 ppm vs 15 ppm
- ISO Duplex Print Speed Black: 9 ppm vs 6.5 ppm
- Recommended Monthly Volume: 20000 pages vs 800 pages
Choose EcoTank ST-4000 Printer if you need:
- Ink System: Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow vs Black
- Maximum Print Resolution: 4800 x 1200 dpi vs 1200 x 2400 dpi
- Included Black Ink Yield: 14000 pages vs 6000 pages
- Standard Black Ink Bottle: Epson 502 Black, 127 ml vs Epson 007S Black (standard, ~2000 pages)
Overall, the technical lean favors EcoTank ST-4000 Printer on Ink System and Maximum Print Resolution. EcoTank M3178 Printer remains the better pick if your priority is LCD Display. They share Printer Functions and Duplex Printing. Review the choice points above, then confirm availability before buying.
What is the difference between EcoTank M3178 Printer and EcoTank ST-4000 Printer?
EcoTank M3178 Printer and EcoTank ST-4000 Printer share a close technical baseline, notably Printer Functions, Duplex Printing, Paper size.
The main decisive differences: LCD Display (EcoTank M3178 Printer: 2.4-inch / 6.1 cm color touchscreen, EcoTank ST-4000 Printer: 2.4-inch color touchscreen); Ink System (EcoTank M3178 Printer: Black, EcoTank ST-4000 Printer: Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow); Maximum Print Resolution (EcoTank M3178 Printer: 1200 x 2400 dpi, EcoTank ST-4000 Printer: 4800 x 1200 dpi); Included Black Ink Yield (EcoTank M3178 Printer: 6000 pages, EcoTank ST-4000 Printer: 14000 pages); Standard Black Ink Bottle (EcoTank M3178 Printer: Epson 007S Black (standard, ~2000 pages), EcoTank ST-4000 Printer: Epson 502 Black, 127 ml).
In practice, EcoTank M3178 Printer suits needs centered on LCD Display, while EcoTank ST-4000 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 and EcoTank ST-4000 Printer: Epson EcoTank L3350 Printer ($145.00) · Epson EcoTank L14150 Printer ($490.00) · Epson EcoTank L6370 Printer ($340.00).
Suitable alternatives to EcoTank M3178 Printer and EcoTank ST-4000 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.