Epson EcoTank M15180 is now in stock at Mascom International for KSh 144,000, built around a PrecisionCore printhead, three paper trays holding 550 sheets, and a black ink bottle rated for 7,500 pages. The Epson EcoTank M15180 prints, scans, and copies at sizes up to A3, handles automatic two-sided printing on sheets as large as A3, and pushes single-sided pages up to A3 Plus. A 50-sheet automatic document feeder sits above a 4.3-inch colour touch panel. Mascom International stocks the Epson EcoTank M15180 at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, open Monday to Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Architectural practices, quantity surveyors, county government offices, secondary schools, and audit firms across Kenya share one recurring problem. Their day-to-day work is A4, but their deadline work is A3, so drawings and tender schedules get carried to a print bureau on River Road at the worst possible moment. The Epson EcoTank M15180 removes that trip. Site layouts, bill-of-quantity spreads, exam papers, and 200-page audit files all run through the same unit, at the same desk, under the same person's control. Refillable tanks replace the toner cartridge cycle that drains most Kenyan office budgets.
Unlike other electronics retailers in Kenya, Mascom International prices the Epson EcoTank M15180 against its true running cost rather than its sticker figure alone. One 008 black bottle covers 7,500 pages, while a typical mono laser toner cartridge is rated between 1,500 and 3,000 pages. Users consistently report that the refill interval is what changes their month, not the print speed. Come to our Kimathi Street counter and print an A3 test sheet on the demo unit before you commit, or order for pay-on-arrival delivery to any of Kenya's 47 counties.
Common Questions About the Epson EcoTank M15180
Is the Epson EcoTank M15180 worth KSh 144,000 for a Kenyan office?
It earns the figure back on consumables if you print more than roughly 1,000 pages a month. A single 008 black bottle is rated for 7,500 pages, against 1,500 to 3,000 pages for most mono laser toner cartridges. Add the A3 capability and you also stop paying a print bureau for drawings and tender sets. A bureau charges roughly KSh 50 to KSh 100 for a single A3 sheet in Nairobi CBD. Offices printing under 300 pages monthly should look at the smaller M3170 instead.
How fast does the Epson EcoTank M15180 actually print in daily use?
Epson rates it at 25 ipm simplex on A4 under the ISO 24734 test, and 32 ppm in draft mode. A3 pages run at 13.5 ipm simplex and 10 ipm duplex. The first A4 page leaves the tray in 5.5 seconds from ready state, so short jobs do not stall. Because there is no fuser to warm up, the unit does not slow down as a long run heats up. Sustained pace is where this class of unit separates itself from a desktop laser.
Can the Epson EcoTank M15180 print full A3 drawings?
Yes, and slightly beyond. Single-sided printing reaches A3 Plus, which gives architects and surveyors bleed room around a drawing border. Automatic two-sided printing works up to A3 itself. The scanner glass measures 297 by 431.8 mm, so an A3 original scans or copies in one pass without stitching halves together. Copy size also tops out at A3, at 600 by 600 dpi. That combination is rare below the KSh 200,000 mark in Kenya.
How much paper does the Epson EcoTank M15180 hold before reloading?
550 sheets across three separate trays. Two front cassettes take 250 sheets each at 80 gsm, and a rear tray takes another 50. Most Kenyan offices load one cassette with A4 and the second with A3, so switching sizes needs no physical reload. The rear tray suits envelopes, letterheads, and heavier stock up to 95 gsm. At 550 sheets loaded, a busy accounts office refills roughly twice a week rather than twice a day.
Does the Epson EcoTank M15180connect over Wi-Fi and Ethernet?
Both, plus USB 2.0 and Wi-Fi Direct. Ethernet gives the stable wired link most Kenyan accounts departments want for a shared queue. Wi-Fi runs on 802.11b/g/n, and Wi-Fi Direct links up to eight phones or laptops straight to the unit with no router in between. That last point matters during Kenya Power interruptions, when the office router is down but a laptop battery still has hours left.
Will the Epson EcoTank M15180 cut our Kenya Power bill?
Meaningfully, yes. Heat-Free Technology fires ink without warming a fuser, so the unit draws about 21 watts while printing, 9.9 watts on standby, and 0.8 watts asleep. Its rated TEC value is 0.14 kWh per week. A comparable A3 mono laser typically draws several hundred watts during a run and spikes higher on wake-up. Over a year of shared office use, that gap shows on the bill.
Can several staff share one Epson EcoTank M15180 securely?
Yes. Access can be limited per user, with PIN certification at the panel, an LDAP address book pulled from your directory, IP address filtering, and a panel admin mode that locks settings. The unit also supports Epson Open Platform, so it slots into Epson Print Admin or a third-party print management system. Schools and county offices use this to log who printed what and to stop personal jobs on the office paper stock.
What can the Epson EcoTank M15180 scan and copy?
The flatbed CIS scanner captures at 1200 by 2400 dpi optical resolution, and the 50-sheet document feeder handles simplex and duplex runs. Grayscale ADF scanning reaches 26 ipm simplex. Scans go straight to a memory device, a network folder or FTP path, an email address, or a connected computer. Standalone copying runs without a PC and accepts jobs up to 999 copies, with reduction and enlargement from 25 to 400 percent.
How does the Epson EcoTank M15180 compare to the Epson M3170?
The M3170 is an A4 unit with a 250-sheet cassette and a 35-sheet feeder. The M15180 doubles the paper capacity, widens output to A3 Plus, adds a second cassette, adds a 4.3-inch colour touch panel, and adds PostScript 3 and PCL support for design and accounting software. Choose the M3170 for routine A4 correspondence. Choose the M15180 when drawings, plans, or A3 reports are part of the weekly workload.
Technical Specifications
Print Engine and Output Speed
- PrecisionCore printhead with 800 x 1 nozzles for black, giving consistent line quality across long unattended runs.
- Heat-Free Technology fires ink without a warm-up cycle, so the first page starts the moment you press print.
- Top print resolution reaches 4800 x 2400 dpi, sharp enough for small-point tender text and fine drawing linework.
- Minimum droplet size of 3.8 picolitres holds detail in dense CAD hatching and small scanned logos.
- ISO 24734 A4 speeds are 25 ipm simplex and 16 ipm duplex; A3 runs 13.5 ipm and 10 ipm.
- Draft mode on A4 reaches 32 ppm for internal circulation copies where finish matters less than turnaround.
- First page out takes 5.5 seconds simplex and 11.0 seconds duplex, keeping single-page jobs from queuing up.
Paper Handling and Document Feeding
- Three feed sources hold 550 sheets total: two 250-sheet front cassettes plus a 50-sheet rear tray.
- Load A4 in one cassette and A3 in the other, and size switching needs no physical paper swap.
- Automatic two-sided printing works up to A3 size, halving paper spend on long reports and minutes.
- Roll-length custom sizes reach 215.9 x 6000 mm, useful for banner strips and long spreadsheet printouts.
- The 50-sheet automatic document feeder takes 64 to 95 gsm stock for multi-page scanning and copying jobs.
- Handles A6 through A3 Plus, plus Legal, Executive, 16K, Indian-Legal, and DL, C6, C4, and #10 envelopes.
Scanning and Copying
- Flatbed CIS scanner with 1200 x 2400 dpi optical resolution captures fine print on contracts and title deeds.
- Scan area of 297 x 431.8 mm takes a full A3 original in one pass without splitting the page.
- Colour capture runs 48-bit input to 24-bit output, so scanned stamps and signatures stay legible.
- • Grayscale ADF scanning reaches 26.0 ipm simplex and 11.5 ipm duplex for bulk document digitisation.
- Scan destinations include memory device, network folder or FTP, email, and computer through Epson ScanSmart.
- Standalone copying reaches 23 ipm from the flatbed and accepts up to 999 copies per job.
Network Connectivity and Mobile Printing
- Gigabit-class Ethernet port gives the wired, fixed-IP connection most shared office queues in Kenya rely on.
- Wi-Fi covers IEEE 802.11b/g/n, so it joins existing Safaricom or Zuku office routers without extra hardware.
- Wi-Fi Direct links up to eight phones or laptops to the unit with no router involved.
- USB 2.0 handles a single-desk setup, and a USB host port prints JPEG, TIFF, and PDF files directly.
- Apple AirPrint and Mopria Print Service cover iPhone and Android printing without installing any driver.
- Epson Connect adds Email Print, Remote Print Driver, and Scan to Cloud for staff working away from the office.
Software Security and Print Management
- PCL5, PCL6, PostScript 3, and PDF 1.7 emulation keeps AutoCAD, Adobe, and accounting output rendering correctly.
- Limit Access Function restricts who may print, copy, or scan, useful in schools and county offices.
- PIN number certification at the 4.3-inch colour touch panel holds confidential jobs until the owner arrives.
- LDAP address book support pulls staff email addresses from your directory instead of manual entry.
- IP address filtering and panel admin mode block unauthorised network access and casual settings changes.
- Epson Open Platform allows integration with Epson Print Admin or third-party print accounting systems.
Consumables Running Cost and Power Draw
- One Epson 008 black ink bottle yields 7,500 pages under ISO 24711/24712, tested at standard coverage.
- Comparable A3 mono laser toner cartridges are typically rated between 1,500 and 3,000 pages per unit.
- DURABrite ET pigment ink resists water and smudging, which matters for site drawings and filed records.
- Spill-free bottle nozzles key to the correct port, so refilling takes under a minute with no mess.
- Replaceable maintenance box, part number C12C934591, collects waste ink and is swapped without a technician.
- Draws 21 W printing, 9.9 W standby, 0.8 W asleep, with a rated TEC value of 0.14 kWh.
Package Contents
- Epson EcoTank M15180 A3 Plus monochrome ink tank all-in-one unit
- Epson 008 black ink bottles for the initial ink charge
- Power cord
- Installed maintenance box
- Setup guide, software and driver information, and warranty documentation
Warranty
The Epson EcoTank M15180 ships with a 12-month warranty through Mascom International, covering manufacturing defects under normal use. Epson's cover for this model includes the printhead, which is the part that matters most on a high-volume unit. Our Nairobi CBD service desk handles claim coordination directly, so you deal with people you can walk in and meet.
Where to Buy the Epson EcoTank M15180 in Kenya
Epson EcoTank M15180 is available now at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. Walk in Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and run an A3 test page before you decide.
Order through any of the following:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Mascom International ships the Epson EcoTank M15180 across all 47 Kenyan counties with pay-on-arrival delivery, so you inspect the unit before any money changes hands. Nairobi and its environs receive same-day delivery. Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret, Nyeri, Garissa, and every other major town receive it within 1 business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days. At 21 kg, the unit travels crated and is handed over assembled.
Every unit is backed by the 12-month warranty stated above. Buyers across Kenya rely on Mascom International for honest specifications, current Kenyan pricing, and after-sales help that does not disappear once the printer leaves the shop.
