Comparison Epson EcoTank M3180 vs Epson EcoTank M3170
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| Epson EcoTank M3180 | Epson EcoTank M3170 | |
from $1,397.00 | from $419.99 | |
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Support for PCL printer control language. | ||
| Paper size | A4 | A4 |
| Print Type | inkjet | inkjet |
| Output Type | monochrome | monochrome |
Printing and copying | ||
| Max resolution | 2400х1200 dpi | 2400х1200 dpi |
| First page print | 6 с | 6 с |
| B/W copy | 39 ppm | 39 ppm |
| B/W printing | 39 ppm | 39 ppm |
| Double-side printing |  | |
| Autofeed | 35 sheets | 35 sheets |
Printing Supplies | ||
| Monthly Duty Cycle | 20 ths pages | 20 ths pages |
| Black Ink Page Yield | 2000 pages | 2000 pages |
| Built-in CISS | | |
| Ink Type | pigment | |
Features | ||
| Data transfer | PC connection (USB) network connection (LAN) Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Wi-Fi Direct AirPrint | PC connection (USB) network connection (LAN) Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Wi-Fi Direct AirPrint |
| Cloud printing | Epson iPrint, Epson Email Print | Epson iPrint, Epson Email Print |
| Display | touch color | touch color |
| Diagonal | 2.4 " | 2.4 " |
| More Features | built-in fax | built-in fax |
Hardware | ||
| Grammage (min) | 64 g/m² | 64 g/m² |
| Grammage (max) | 90 g/m² | 90 g/m² |
| Scan resolution | 1200х2400 dpi | 1200х2400 dpi |
| Fax storage | 550 page | 550 page |
General | ||
| Feed tray | 250 sheets | 250 sheets |
| Output Tray | 100 sheets | 100 sheets |
| Noise level | 56 dB | 56 dB |
| Power consumption | 13 W | 13 W |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 375x347x346 mm | 375x347x346 mm |
| Weight | 7.3 kg | 7.3 kg |
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| Added to E-Catalog | november 2019 | july 2019 |
Compare Epson EcoTank M3180 and M3170
MFP Epson M3180 and Epson M3170 have similar features such as a maximum print resolution of 2400x1200 dpi, black-and-white print speed of 39 ppm, and a built-in fax. Both devices support duplex printing and have a 2.4-inch touchscreen color display. However, the M3170 uses pigment ink, which may provide better print durability, whereas the M3180 does not specify the ink type. Both devices have the same dimensions and weight, as well as a monthly duty cycle of 20,000 pages. The choice between them may depend on ink type preferences.
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Ink Type
— Pigment. Ink based on pigments — solid dyes, which are diluted in the form of microparticles in a liquid filler to a state of suspension. Compared to more popular water-based inks, these inks are noticeably more expensive, and the finished image may turn out to be somewhat less bright (compared to printing with water-based dye on the same MFP). On the other hand, pigment ink gives higher detail, which is especially important for photo printing. In addition, finished images resist humidity better and do not fade as quickly in bright light — this resistance is not enough for outdoor use, but indoors such prints can be stored for a very long time.
— Water soluble. Inks based on water-soluble dyes allow achieving high realism of colour reproduction in colour printing, they are well absorbed into the deep layers of paper and are cheaper than pigment inks. Also, water-soluble ink does not dry as quickly in the cartridge or print head of the MFP. They are recommended for use with inkjet paper — ordinary thin paper strongly absorbs dropsy, which can cause ink to show through on the back of the sheet. At the same time, water-soluble ink is afraid of moisture and direct exposure to ultraviolet light — when water gets on, the paint on paper “floats”, and it fades under the sun light.
— Pigmented / water soluble. Some MFPs have a print head that allows you to print with two types of ink at once. A common case is when their black cartridge is filled with pigment...ink, and the colour one is filled with water-soluble ink.
— Water soluble. Inks based on water-soluble dyes allow achieving high realism of colour reproduction in colour printing, they are well absorbed into the deep layers of paper and are cheaper than pigment inks. Also, water-soluble ink does not dry as quickly in the cartridge or print head of the MFP. They are recommended for use with inkjet paper — ordinary thin paper strongly absorbs dropsy, which can cause ink to show through on the back of the sheet. At the same time, water-soluble ink is afraid of moisture and direct exposure to ultraviolet light — when water gets on, the paint on paper “floats”, and it fades under the sun light.
— Pigmented / water soluble. Some MFPs have a print head that allows you to print with two types of ink at once. A common case is when their black cartridge is filled with pigment...ink, and the colour one is filled with water-soluble ink.