A full side-by-side comparison of reference models EcoTank M3178 Printer and Expression EcoTank 2650 Printer within the same category.
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| Specification | EcoTank M3178 Printer | Expression EcoTank 2650 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 | color control panel with 1.44-inch/3.7 cm LCD |
| 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 | — |
| Voice-Activated Printing | — | Yes |
| 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, 70 ml each |
| Replacement Black Ink Bottle Yield | 2000 pages | 4500 pages |
| Performance | ||
| Print Speed Black | 39 ppm | 33 ppm |
| Maximum Print Speed Color | — | 15 ppm |
| ISO Print Speed Black | 20 ppm | 10 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 | — |
| Maximum Monthly Duty Cycle | 20000 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | — |
| 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 | Epson Connect (Epson iPrint, Email Print), Apple AirPrint, Google Cloud Print, Android Printing, Fire OS Printing, Mopria Print Service |
| Interfaces | Hi-Speed USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct | Hi-Speed USB 2.0, Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct |
| 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 10 32/64-bit, Windows 8/8.1 32/64-bit, Windows 7 32/64-bit, Windows Vista 32/64-bit, Windows XP SP3 32-bit, Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, Mac OS X 10.6.8 through macOS 10.12.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 | 64-255 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 | 100 sheets |
| Dimensions | ||
| Width | 375 mm | 445 mm |
| Depth | 347 mm | 304 mm |
| Height | 346 mm | 169 mm |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 7.2 kg | 5 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 | — |
| 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 |
| Printer Language | ESC/P-R | ESC/P-R |
| Product SKU | — | C11CF47201 |
| Software | ||
| Desktop Printing and Scanning Software | — | Epson printer drivers, Epson Scan 2 |
| 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) | 45 dB(A) |
| Package Contents | ||
| Package Contents | — | Expression ET-2650 EcoTank all-in-one printer, manual, setup CD-ROM, power cord, one 70 ml bottle each of Epson 664 Black, Cyan, Magenta and Yellow |
Overall, Epson EcoTank M3178 Printer leads on the measurable paired differences. The choice still depends on use if a specific trait of Epson Expression EcoTank 2650 Printer is what you need.
Both models share specifications such as تكبير النسخ, استهلاك الطاقة أثناء النسخ, الطباعة عبر البريد الإلكتروني.
The main differences: عدد فوهات الأسود: 800 vs 180; لوحة التحكم: 6.1 cm color touchscreen vs color control panel with 1.44-inch/3.7 cm LCD; دعم ENERGY STAR: Yes vs No; منفذ إيثرنت: Yes vs No; الارتفاع: 169 مم vs 346 مم. 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 Expression EcoTank 2650 Printer benefits those who need its paired strengths. Both models are reference pages for comparison, not direct store listings here.
عدد فوهات الأسود: 800 vs 180; لوحة التحكم: 6.1 cm color touchscreen vs color control panel with 1.44-inch/3.7 cm LCD; دعم ENERGY STAR: Yes vs No; منفذ إيثرنت: Yes vs No
Epson EcoTank M3178 Printer is the better overall fit on the scored differences. Epson Expression EcoTank 2650 Printer remains suitable if a specific trait it has is what you need.
Shared specifications include: تكبير النسخ, استهلاك الطاقة أثناء النسخ, الطباعة عبر البريد الإلكتروني.
عدد فوهات الأسود: 800 vs 180
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 2650 Printer: Epson EcoTank L15150 Printer ($825.00) · Epson EcoTank L5290 Printer ($240.00) · Epson EcoTank L3250 Printer ($145.00).
Suitable alternatives to EcoTank M3178 Printer and Expression EcoTank 2650 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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