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 2600 Printer
A color EcoTank all-in-one for printing, copying, and scanning, featuring MicroPiezo technology, Wi-Fi and mob…
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| Specification | EcoTank M3178 Printer | Expression EcoTank 2600 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 | — |
| Control Panel | 6.1 cm color touchscreen | Adjustable button-and-light control panel with Wi-Fi, network status, black-and-white copy, color copy and stop controls |
| 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 | Single sheets: 3 minimum; envelopes: 3 left/right and 5 top/bottom 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 | 4500 pages |
| Performance | ||
| Print Speed Black | 39 ppm | — |
| ISO Print Speed Black | 20 ppm | 10 ppm |
| ISO Print Speed Color | — | 4.5 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 | — |
| Print Head | ||
| Black Nozzles | 800 | — |
| Minimum Droplet Size | 2.8 pl | 3.3 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 % | — |
| Maximum Copy Size | A4 | 8.5 x 11 in |
| 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 | 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; scan to a mobile device, email or supported online service through Epson iPrint |
| 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- internal/8- external bit |
| Scanner Black and White Bit Depth | 16- input, 1- output bit | 16- internal/1- external bit |
| ADF Monochrome Scan Speed | 7 ipm | — |
| ADF Colour Scan Speed | 7 ipm | — |
| Colour Scanning | Yes | Yes |
| Monochrome Scanning | Yes | Yes |
| Scanner Compatibility | — | Epson Scan 2 |
| 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 | — |
| Mobile Printing Services | AirPrint, Epson iPrint, WeChat Mini Program Printing | Epson iPrint for iOS and Android, Android Printing, Fire OS Printing, Epson Email Print, Epson Remote Print |
| Interfaces | Hi-Speed USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct | Hi-Speed USB, Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n |
| Network Protocols | — | SSL/TLS: HTTPS Client |
| WLAN Security | — | WEP 64/128-bit, WPA-PSK (AES), WPA/WPA2 Personal |
| 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.x, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, Windows XP SP3; macOS 10.12.x, OS X 10.11.x-10.6.8 |
| Email Print | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Frequency Bands | — | 2.4 GHz |
| Wireless Standards | — | IEEE 802.11b/g/n |
| Wireless Setup | — | Infrastructure mode and Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) |
| 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 | Plain paper: 64-90; envelopes: 75-90 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, Photo Paper Glossy, Premium Photo Paper Glossy, Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy, Presentation Paper Matte, Premium Presentation Paper Matte, Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-sided, No. 10 envelopes |
| ADF Supported Paper Weight | 64-95 g/m² | — |
| Standard Paper Tray Capacity | 250 sheets | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Width | 375 mm | 445 mm |
| Depth | 347 mm | 304 mm |
| Height | 346 mm | 169 mm |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 7.2 kg | 4.9 kg |
| Power | ||
| Supply Voltage | 220-240 V | 100-240 V |
| Frequency | 50-60 Hz | 50-60 Hz |
| Ready Mode Power | 5.1 W | 3.6 W |
| Sleep Mode Power | 0.7 W | 1.4 W |
| Power Off Consumption | 0.3 W | 0.3 W |
| Printing Power Consumption | 13 W | — |
| Standalone Copying Power Consumption | 13 W | 11 W |
| ENERGY STAR Support | — | Yes |
| Copying Power Consumption | 13 W | 11 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 | Color inkjet all-in-one EcoTank printer |
| Printer Language | ESC/P-R | ESC/P-R |
| Product SKU | — | C11CF46201 |
| Software | ||
| Desktop Printing and Scanning Software | — | Epson printer drivers and Epson Scan 2 |
| 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-2600 EcoTank all-in-one printer, manual, setup CD-ROM, power cord, one 70 mL bottle each of Epson 664 Black, Cyan, Magenta and Yellow |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose EcoTank M3178 Printer if you need:
- Printer Functions: Print, Scan, Copy, Fax vs Print, Scan, Copy
- Included Black Ink Yield: 6000 pages vs 4000 pages
- ISO Print Speed Black: 20 ppm vs 10 ppm
- ISO Copy Speed Black: 17 ppm vs 7.7 ppm
Choose Expression EcoTank 2600 Printer if you need:
- Control Panel: Adjustable button-and-light control panel with Wi-Fi, network status, black-and-white copy, color copy and stop controls vs 6.1 cm color touchscreen
- Ink System: Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow vs Black
- Maximum Print Resolution: 5760 × 1440 dpi vs 1200 x 2400 dpi
- Print Margins: Single sheets: 3 minimum; envelopes: 3 left/right and 5 top/bottom mm vs 3 top, bottom, left and right on plain paper mm
Overall, the technical lean favors Expression EcoTank 2600 Printer on Control Panel and Ink System. EcoTank M3178 Printer remains the better pick if your priority is Printer Functions. 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 2600 Printer?
EcoTank M3178 Printer and Expression EcoTank 2600 Printer share a close technical baseline, notably تقنية الطباعة, Paper size, Scanner Type.
The main decisive differences: Printer Functions (EcoTank M3178 Printer: Print, Scan, Copy, Fax, Expression EcoTank 2600 Printer: Print, Scan, Copy); Control Panel (EcoTank M3178 Printer: 6.1 cm color touchscreen, Expression EcoTank 2600 Printer: Adjustable button-and-light control panel with Wi-Fi, network status, black-and-white copy, color copy and stop controls); Ink System (EcoTank M3178 Printer: Black, Expression EcoTank 2600 Printer: Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow); Maximum Print Resolution (EcoTank M3178 Printer: 1200 x 2400 dpi, Expression EcoTank 2600 Printer: 5760 × 1440 dpi); Print Margins (EcoTank M3178 Printer: 3 top, bottom, left and right on plain paper mm, Expression EcoTank 2600 Printer: Single sheets: 3 minimum; envelopes: 3 left/right and 5 top/bottom mm).
In practice, EcoTank M3178 Printer suits needs centered on Printer Functions, while Expression EcoTank 2600 Printer fits priorities around Control Panel. 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 Expression EcoTank 2600 Printer: Epson EcoTank L5290 Printer ($240.00) · Epson EcoTank L3250 Printer ($145.00) · Epson EcoTank L15150 Printer ($825.00).
Suitable alternatives to EcoTank M3178 Printer and Expression EcoTank 2600 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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