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 2750 Printer
A colour EcoTank all-in-one for printing, copying and scanning, with Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct and automatic duplex…
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| Specification | EcoTank M3178 Printer | Expression EcoTank 2750 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 | 1.44-inch color LCD with navigation 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 | Automatic |
| Borderless Printing | — | Up to 10 x 15 |
| 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 |
| Voice-Activated Printing | — | Yes |
| Ink | ||
| Ink Technology | Pigment ink | Pigment Black + Dye Colour |
| Included Black Ink Yield | 6000 pages | 6500 pages |
| Included Color Ink Yield | — | 5200 pages |
| Standard Black Ink Bottle | Epson 007S Black (standard, ~2000 pages) | Epson 502 Black, 127 ml |
| Standard Colour Ink Bottles | — | Epson 502 Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, 70 ml each |
| Replacement Black Ink Bottle Yield | 2000 pages | 7500 pages |
| Performance | ||
| Print Speed Black | 39 ppm | 33 ppm |
| Maximum Print Speed Color | — | 15 ppm |
| ISO Print Speed Black | 20 ppm | 10.5 ppm |
| ISO Print Speed Color | — | 5 ppm |
| First Page Out Time (Black) | 6 sec | 10 sec |
| First Page Out Time (Color) | — | 16 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 | — | 3.8 ppm |
| 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 inches |
| Copy Features | — | PC-free copying, reduce and enlarge from 25% to 400%, 1-20 copies |
| 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 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 | 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 |
| Maximum Scan Resolution | 9600 interpolated dpi | 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 iPrint, Apple AirPrint, Google Cloud Print, Android Printing, Fire OS Printing, Windows 10 Mobile Printing |
| Interfaces | Hi-Speed USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct | Hi-Speed USB, Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, memory card slot |
| Network Protocols | — | HTTPS Server/Client, IPPS |
| WLAN Security | — | WEP 64/128-bit, WPA/WPA2 Personal, WPA2-PSK (AES) |
| 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 Server 2016, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 SP2 or later; macOS 10.13.x, macOS 10.12.x, OS X 10.11.x-10.6.8 |
| Email Print | Yes | — |
| Wireless Frequency Bands | — | 2.4 GHz |
| 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 | — |
| Supported Paper Weight | Bottom cassette: 64-90; rear feed: 64-256 g/m² | 64-90 for plain paper; 75-90 for envelopes g/m² |
| Automatic Document Feeder Capacity | 35 sheets | — |
| Rear Paper Feed | Yes | 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 | 375 mm |
| Depth | 347 mm | 347 mm |
| Height | 346 mm | 187 mm |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 7.2 kg | 5.5 kg |
| Power | ||
| Supply Voltage | 220-240 V | 100-240 V |
| Frequency | 50-60 Hz | 50-60 Hz |
| Ready Mode Power | 5.1 W | 4.3 W |
| Sleep Mode Power | 0.7 W | 0.7 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 | — |
| 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 | — | C11CG22201 |
| 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) | 50 dB(A) |
| Package Contents | ||
| Package Contents | — | Expression ET-2750 EcoTank all-in-one printer, manual, setup CD-ROM, power cord, one 502 Black 127 mL ink bottle, and one each 502 Cyan, Magenta and Yellow 70 mL ink bottle |
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 1.44-inch color LCD with navigation buttons
- Print Speed Black: 39 ppm vs 33 ppm
Choose Expression EcoTank 2750 Printer if you need:
- Ink System: Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow vs Black
- Maximum Print Resolution: 5760 × 1440 dpi vs 1200 x 2400 dpi
- Included Black Ink Yield: 6500 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 M3178 Printer on Printer Functions and LCD Display. Expression EcoTank 2750 Printer remains the better pick if your priority is Ink System. They share تقنية الطباعة and Duplex Printing. Review the choice points above, then confirm availability before buying.
What is the difference between EcoTank M3178 Printer and Expression EcoTank 2750 Printer?
EcoTank M3178 Printer and Expression EcoTank 2750 Printer share a close technical baseline, notably تقنية الطباعة, Duplex Printing, Paper size.
The main decisive differences: Printer Functions (EcoTank M3178 Printer: Print, Scan, Copy, Fax, Expression EcoTank 2750 Printer: Print, Scan, Copy); LCD Display (EcoTank M3178 Printer: 2.4-inch / 6.1 cm color touchscreen, Expression EcoTank 2750 Printer: 1.44-inch / 3.7 cm color LCD); Control Panel (EcoTank M3178 Printer: 6.1 cm color touchscreen, Expression EcoTank 2750 Printer: 1.44-inch color LCD with navigation buttons); Ink System (EcoTank M3178 Printer: Black, Expression EcoTank 2750 Printer: Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow); Maximum Print Resolution (EcoTank M3178 Printer: 1200 x 2400 dpi, Expression EcoTank 2750 Printer: 5760 × 1440 dpi).
In practice, EcoTank M3178 Printer suits needs centered on Printer Functions, while Expression EcoTank 2750 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 2750 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 2750 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.