A full side-by-side comparison of reference models EcoTank M3178 Printer and EcoTank ST-C5500 Printer within the same category.
The Epson EcoTank M3178 is a tank printer for users researching this specific model and evaluating whether it…
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| Specification | EcoTank M3178 Printer | EcoTank ST-C5500 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 | 4.3-inch colour touchscreen |
| Control Panel | 6.1 cm color touchscreen | 4.3-inch colour touchscreen control panel |
| Printer Specifications | ||
| تقنية الطباعة | Epson Micro Piezo | Epson PrecisionCore Heat-Free Technology |
| 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 |
| Paper size | A4 | A4 |
| USB Direct Print | — | Yes |
| Print Margins | 3 top, bottom, left and right on plain paper mm | Supported printable-area margins vary by paper size and printing mode mm |
| Ink | ||
| Ink Technology | Pigment ink | Pigment ink |
| Included Black Ink Yield | 6000 pages | 12000 pages |
| Included Color Ink Yield | — | 8800 pages |
| Standard Black Ink Bottle | Epson 007S Black (standard, ~2000 pages) | — |
| Replacement Black Ink Bottle Yield | 2000 pages | 7500 pages |
| Performance | ||
| Print Speed Black | 39 ppm | 25 ppm |
| Maximum Print Speed Color | — | 25 ppm |
| ISO Print Speed Black | 20 ppm | 25 ppm |
| ISO Print Speed Color | — | 25 ppm |
| First Page Out Time (Black) | 6 sec | — |
| ISO Duplex Print Speed Black | 9 ppm | — |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | 20000 pages | 3300 pages |
| Maximum Monthly Duty Cycle | 20000 pages | — |
| Print Head | ||
| Black Nozzles | 800 | — |
| Minimum Droplet Size | 2.8 pl | — |
| Copy | ||
| ISO Copy Speed Black | 17 ppm | 23 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 | Flatbed colour scanner with automatic document feeder |
| 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 |
| Duplex Scanning | — | Yes |
| 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 | 48: input : 24- output bit |
| Scanner Grayscale Bit Depth | 16- input, 8- output bit | 16-bit internal, 8-bit external bit |
| Scanner Black and White Bit Depth | 16- input, 1- output bit | 16-bit internal, 1-bit external 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 iPrint, Epson Remote Print, Epson Scan to Cloud, Apple AirPrint, Mopria Print Service, Epson Print Enabler |
| Interfaces | Hi-Speed USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct | Hi-Speed USB, external USB host, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, Gigabit Ethernet |
| Network Protocols | — | IEEE 802.1X, IPsec/IP filtering, SSL/TLS, HTTPS Server/Client, IPPS, SMTPS, STARTTLS, SNMPv3 |
| WLAN Security | — | WEP 64/128-bit, WPA2-PSK (AES), WPA3-SAE (AES), WPA2/WPA3-Enterprise; Wi-Fi Direct supports 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 | — |
| Email Print | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Frequency Bands | — | 2.4 and 5 GHz |
| Wireless Standards | — | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Compatibility | ||
| Chromebook Native Print | — | Yes |
| Paper Handling | ||
| Paper Input Capacity | 250 sheets | 500 sheets |
| Paper Output Capacity | 100 sheets | — |
| Paper Trays | 1 tray | 2 tray |
| Supported Paper Weight | Bottom cassette: 64-90; rear feed: 64-256 g/m² | Plain paper: 64–90; thick paper: 91–256 g/m² |
| Automatic Document Feeder Capacity | 35 sheets | 50 sheets |
| Rear Paper Feed | Yes | Yes |
| Standard Tray Media Types | — | Plain paper, Epson photo paper, and envelopes |
| ADF Supported Paper Weight | 64-95 g/m² | 64–95 g/m² |
| Standard Paper Tray Capacity | 250 sheets | 250 sheets |
| Dimensions | ||
| Width | 375 mm | 425 mm |
| Depth | 347 mm | 500 mm |
| Height | 346 mm | 350 mm |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 7.2 kg | 17.8 kg |
| Printer Colour | — | White and Black |
| Power | ||
| Supply Voltage | 220-240 V | 100–240 V |
| Frequency | 50-60 Hz | 50-60 Hz |
| Ready Mode Power | 5.1 W | 9.8 W |
| Sleep Mode Power | 0.7 W | 0.8 W |
| Power Off Consumption | 0.3 W | 0.15 W |
| Printing Power Consumption | 13 W | — |
| Standalone Copying Power Consumption | 13 W | 19 W |
| ENERGY STAR Support | — | Yes |
| Copying Power Consumption | 13 W | — |
| Maintenance | ||
| Replaceable Maintenance Box | Yes | Yes |
| Fax | ||
| Fax Transmission Speed | 33.6 kbps | Up to 33.6 kbps |
| Fax Memory | 180 pages | Up to 550 pages |
| Fax Speed Dials | 100 names and numbers | — |
| Fax Type | Walk-up Black/White, Color | Black-and-white and colour fax, ITU-T Super Group 3 |
| Fax Error Correction Mode | ITU Group 3 with ECM | — |
| Fax Resolution | — | Monochrome: up to 406 x 392; colour: 200 x 200 dpi |
| 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 | Supertank colour multifunction business inkjet printer |
| Printer Language | ESC/P-R | PCL and PostScript 3 |
| Product SKU | — | C11CJ28202 |
| Software | ||
| Desktop Printing and Scanning Software | — | Epson Printer Driver, Epson Scan 2 |
| Environment | ||
| Operating Temperature | — | 10–35 °C |
| Operating Humidity | — | 20–80 RH, non-condensing % |
| Storage Temperature | — | -20–40 °C |
| Storage Humidity | — | 5–85 RH, non-condensing % |
| Noise | ||
| Printing Sound Pressure | 56 dB(A) | — |
| Package Contents | ||
| Package Contents | — | Printer, initial ink bottles, power cord, setup guide, and software/documentation |
Overall, Epson EcoTank ST-C5500 Printer leads on the measurable paired differences. The choice still depends on use if a specific trait of Epson EcoTank M3178 Printer is what you need.
Both models share specifications such as الطباعة على الوجهين, الطباعة عبر البريد الإلكتروني, منفذ إيثرنت.
The main differences: سعة وحدة التغذية التلقائية للمستندات: 50 sheets vs 35 ورقة; دعم Chromebook Native Print: Yes vs No; لوحة التحكم: 6.1 cm color touchscreen vs 4.3-inch colour touchscreen control panel; العمق: 347 مم vs 500 مم; المسح الضوئي على الوجهين: Yes vs No. 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 ST-C5500 Printer benefits those who need its paired strengths. Both models are reference pages for comparison, not direct store listings here.
سعة وحدة التغذية التلقائية للمستندات: 50 sheets vs 35 ورقة; دعم Chromebook Native Print: Yes vs No; لوحة التحكم: 6.1 cm color touchscreen vs 4.3-inch colour touchscreen control panel; العمق: 347 مم vs 500 مم
Epson EcoTank ST-C5500 Printer is the better overall fit on the scored differences. Epson EcoTank M3178 Printer remains suitable if a specific trait it has is what you need.
Shared specifications include: الطباعة على الوجهين, الطباعة عبر البريد الإلكتروني, منفذ إيثرنت.
سعة وحدة التغذية التلقائية للمستندات: 50 sheets vs 35 ورقة
Nearby alternatives currently available for EcoTank M3178 Printer and EcoTank ST-C5500 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-C5500 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.
