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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Expression EcoTank 2550 Printer
A color ink-tank all-in-one for printing, scanning, and copying, with Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, mobile printing, a…
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| Specification | EcoTank M3178 Printer | Expression EcoTank 2550 Printer |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1.44-inch / 3.7 cm color LCD |
| Control Panel | 6.1 cm color touchscreen | Adjustable control panel with 1.44-inch color LCD, Home, arrow, OK, Stop and Start buttons |
| Printer Specifications | ||
| تقنية الطباعة | Epson Micro Piezo | 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 | — |
| Ink | ||
| Ink Technology | Pigment ink | Dye Ink |
| Included Black Ink Yield | 6000 pages | 4000 pages |
| Included Color Ink Yield | — | 6500 pages |
| Standard Black Ink Bottle | Epson 007S Black (standard, ~2000 pages) | Epson T664 Black, C13T664100 |
| Standard Colour Ink Bottles | — | Epson 664 Cyan, Magenta and Yellow |
| Replacement Black Ink Bottle Yield | 2000 pages | 4000 pages |
| Performance | ||
| Print Speed Black | 39 ppm | 33 ppm |
| Maximum Print Speed Color | — | 15 ppm |
| ISO Print Speed Black | 20 ppm | 9 ppm |
| ISO Print Speed Color | — | 4.5 ppm |
| 10×15 cm Photo Print Speed | — | 27 sec |
| First Page Out Time (Black) | 6 sec | — |
| ISO Duplex Print Speed Black | 9 ppm | — |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | 20000 pages | 500 pages |
| Maximum Monthly Duty Cycle | 20000 pages | 3000 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 | 7.7 ppm |
| ISO Copy Speed Color | — | 3.7 cpm |
| Copy Resolution | 600 x 600 dpi | — |
| Maximum Copies | 99 copies | 20 copies |
| Copy Zoom | 25-400 % | 25-400 % |
| Maximum Copy Size | A4 | 8.5 x 11 in |
| Copy Features | — | Color or black-and-white copying, Draft or Normal quality, 25-400% reduction/enlargement and 1-20 copies |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | Flatbed color image scanner | Flatbed color scanner |
| Optical Scan Resolution | 1200 x 2400 dpi | 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 | — |
| Scan-to Features | — | Scan to PC and memory device |
| 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 | — |
| 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 | 9600 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 | Apple AirPrint, Epson Email Print, Epson iPrint Mobile App, Epson Remote Print, Google Cloud Print, Kindle Fire, Mopria |
| Interfaces | Hi-Speed USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct | Hi-Speed USB, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Network Protocols | — | Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n |
| 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 10; Windows 8/8.1 (32-bit and 64-bit); Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit); Windows Vista (32-bit and 64-bit); Windows XP SP3 (32-bit); Windows XP Professional x64; Windows Server 2012, 2008 R2, 2008, 2003 R2 and 2003; Mac OS X 10.6-10.10.x |
| Email Print | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Standards | — | IEEE 802.11b/g/n |
| Memory Card Slot | — | Yes |
| 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 | — |
| Photo Paper Capacity | — | 20 sheets |
| Standard Tray Media Types | — | Plain paper, Epson Bright White Paper, Epson Presentation Paper Matte, Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte, Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-sided, Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy, Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy and envelopes |
| ADF Supported Paper Weight | 64-95 g/m² | — |
| Standard Paper Tray Capacity | 250 sheets | 100 sheets |
| Dimensions | ||
| Width | 375 mm | 489 mm |
| Depth | 347 mm | 300 mm |
| Height | 346 mm | 169 mm |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 7.2 kg | 4.7 kg |
| Power | ||
| Supply Voltage | 220-240 V | 100-240 V |
| Frequency | 50-60 Hz | 50-60 Hz |
| Ready Mode Power | 5.1 W | 5 W |
| Sleep Mode Power | 0.7 W | 1.5 W |
| Power Off Consumption | 0.3 W | 0.3 W |
| Printing Power Consumption | 13 W | 13 W |
| Standalone Copying Power Consumption | 13 W | 13 W |
| ENERGY STAR Support | — | Yes |
| Copying Power Consumption | 13 W | 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 | Home color ink-tank all-in-one printer |
| Printer Language | ESC/P-R | ESC/P-R |
| Product SKU | — | C11CE91201 (United States); C11CE91402 (Europe) |
| Environment | ||
| Operating Temperature | — | 10-35 °C |
| Operating Humidity | — | 20-80 RH % |
| Storage Temperature | — | -20–40 °C |
| Storage Humidity | — | 5-85 RH, non-condensing % |
| Noise | ||
| Printing Sound Pressure | 56 dB(A) | 44 dB(A) |
| Package Contents | ||
| Package Contents | — | Expression ET-2550 EcoTank All-in-One printer, instruction manual, product setup CD-ROM, power cord and one 70 ml Epson 664 bottle each of Black, Cyan, Magenta and Yellow; USB cable not included |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose EcoTank M3178 Printer if you need:
- Printer Functions: Print, Scan, Copy, Fax vs Print, Scan, Copy
- LCD Display: 2.4-inch / 6.1 cm color touchscreen vs 1.44-inch / 3.7 cm color LCD
- Control Panel: 6.1 cm color touchscreen vs Adjustable control panel with 1.44-inch color LCD, Home, arrow, OK, Stop and Start buttons
- Included Black Ink Yield: 6000 pages vs 4000 pages
Choose Expression EcoTank 2550 Printer if you need:
- Ink System: Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow vs Black
- Maximum Print Resolution: 5760 × 1440 dpi vs 1200 x 2400 dpi
- Standard Black Ink Bottle: Epson T664 Black, C13T664100 vs Epson 007S Black (standard, ~2000 pages)
- Replacement Black Ink Bottle Yield: 4000 pages vs 2000 pages
Overall, the technical lean favors EcoTank M3178 Printer on Printer Functions and LCD Display. Expression EcoTank 2550 Printer remains the better pick if your priority is Ink System. They share تقنية الطباعة and Paper size. Review the choice points above, then confirm availability before buying.
What is the difference between EcoTank M3178 Printer and Expression EcoTank 2550 Printer?
EcoTank M3178 Printer and Expression EcoTank 2550 Printer share a close technical baseline, notably تقنية الطباعة, Paper size, Copy Zoom.
The main decisive differences: Printer Functions (EcoTank M3178 Printer: Print, Scan, Copy, Fax, Expression EcoTank 2550 Printer: Print, Scan, Copy); LCD Display (EcoTank M3178 Printer: 2.4-inch / 6.1 cm color touchscreen, Expression EcoTank 2550 Printer: 1.44-inch / 3.7 cm color LCD); Control Panel (EcoTank M3178 Printer: 6.1 cm color touchscreen, Expression EcoTank 2550 Printer: Adjustable control panel with 1.44-inch color LCD, Home, arrow, OK, Stop and Start buttons); Ink System (EcoTank M3178 Printer: Black, Expression EcoTank 2550 Printer: Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow); Maximum Print Resolution (EcoTank M3178 Printer: 1200 x 2400 dpi, Expression EcoTank 2550 Printer: 5760 × 1440 dpi).
In practice, EcoTank M3178 Printer suits needs centered on Printer Functions, while Expression EcoTank 2550 Printer fits priorities around Ink System. Review the specs table above before deciding.
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Frequently asked questions — EvoLink
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 Expression EcoTank 2550 Printer: Epson EcoTank L3250 Printer ($145.00) · Epson EcoTank L5290 Printer ($240.00) · Epson EcoTank L15150 Printer ($825.00).
Suitable alternatives to EcoTank M3178 Printer and Expression EcoTank 2550 Printer are available at EvoLink in Damascus, with shipping to all Syrian governorates.
Address: Syria, Damascus, Halbouni, Musalam Barudi street, Building 1020, 1st floor.
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