EcoTank M2170 Printer
A monochrome all-in-one ink tank printer for printing, copying, and scanning, with ISO speeds up to 20 ppm, au…
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EcoTank M3170 Printer
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| Specification | EcoTank M2170 Printer | EcoTank M3170 Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Features | ||
| Printer Functions | Print, Scan, Copy | Print, Scan, Copy, Fax |
| LCD Display | 1.44-inch / 3.7 cm color LCD | 2.4-inch / 6.1 cm color touchscreen |
| Control Panel | — | 6.1 cm color touchscreen |
| Printer Specifications | ||
| تقنية الطباعة | PrecisionCore Print Head | PrecisionCore Print Head |
| Printing | ||
| Print Colors | 1 | 1 |
| Ink System | Black | Black |
| Maximum Print Resolution | 1200 × 2400 dpi | 1200 × 2400 dpi |
| Duplex Printing | Automatic | Automatic |
| Paper size | Legal | A4 |
| Print Margins | 3 minimum on top, bottom, left and right mm | 3 top, bottom, left and right on plain paper mm |
| Ink | ||
| Ink Technology | Pigment Black + Dye Colour | Pigment ink |
| Included Black Ink Yield | 11000 pages | 11000 pages |
| Standard Black Ink Bottle | Epson 110 Pigment Black, C13T03P14A | Epson 110 Pigment Black, C13T03P14A |
| Replacement Black Ink Bottle Yield | 6000 pages | 6000 pages |
| Performance | ||
| Print Speed Black | 39 ppm | 39 ppm |
| ISO Print Speed Black | 20 ppm | 20 ppm |
| First Page Out Time (Black) | 6 sec | 6 sec |
| ISO Duplex Print Speed Black | 9 ppm | 9 ppm |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | — | 20000 pages |
| Maximum Monthly Duty Cycle | — | 20000 pages |
| Print Head | ||
| Black Nozzles | 400 | 400 |
| Minimum Droplet Size | 2.8 pl | 2.8 pl |
| Copy | ||
| ISO Copy Speed Black | 17 ipm | 17 ipm |
| Copy Resolution | 600 × 600 dpi | 600 × 600 dpi |
| Maximum Copies | 99 copies | 99 copies |
| Copy Zoom | 25-400 % | 25-400 % |
| Maximum Copy Size | Legal | A4 |
| Copy Features | Automatic reduction and enlargement, 1-to-1 copy, 1-to-2 copy with manual scan flip, 256 gradations | — |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | Flatbed color image scanner | Flatbed color image scanner |
| Optical Scan Resolution | 1200 × 2400 dpi | 1200 × 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 | Black: 12; Colour: 27 sec |
| Scan-to Features | Scan to Cloud, Scan to Computer, Scan to Computer Event Manager | — |
| 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- input, 8- output bit |
| Scanner Black and White Bit Depth | 16- input, 1- output bit | 16- input, 1- output bit |
| ADF Monochrome Scan Speed | — | 7 ipm |
| ADF Colour Scan Speed | — | 7 ipm |
| Colour Scanning | Yes | Yes |
| Monochrome Scanning | Yes | Yes |
| Scanner Compatibility | TWAIN, WIA, ICA | — |
| Maximum Scan Resolution | 9600 dpi | 9600 interpolated dpi |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless Connectivity | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Printing Services | Epson Email Print, Epson iPrint, Epson Remote Print Driver, Scan to Cloud, Apple AirPrint 2.0 | Epson Connect (Epson iPrint, Email Print, Remote Print Driver, Scan-to-Cloud), Apple AirPrint, Mopria Print Service |
| Interfaces | USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct | USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct |
| WLAN Security | WEP 64/128-bit, WPA/WPA2 Personal, WPA2-PSK (AES) | — |
| Ethernet Connectivity | Yes | Yes |
| Supported OS | Windows 10; Windows 8/8.1 32-bit and 64-bit; Windows 7 32-bit and 64-bit; Windows Vista 32-bit and 64-bit; Windows Server 2003 SP2 or later; Windows Server 2016; Mac OS X 10.6.8 through macOS 10.13.x | Mac OS X 10.6.8 or later, Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Vista, Windows XP SP3, Windows XP Professional x64 Edition SP2, Windows Server 2003 R2 x64, Windows Server 2008 32/64-bit, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012 64-bit, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016 |
| Email Print | — | Yes |
| Wireless Frequency Bands | 2.4 GHz | — |
| Wireless Standards | IEEE 802.11b/g/n | — |
| Wireless Setup | Infrastructure mode, Wi-Fi Direct Simple AP, Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) | — |
| Paper Handling | ||
| Paper Input Capacity | 250 sheets | 250 sheets |
| Paper Output Capacity | 100 sheets | 100 sheets |
| Paper Trays | 1 tray | 1 tray |
| Supported Paper Weight | 64-90 plain paper; 102-300 Premium Glossy Photo Paper g/m² | 64-256 g/m² |
| Automatic Document Feeder Capacity | — | 35 sheets |
| Rear Paper Feed | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Feed Slot Capacity | 1 sheets | — |
| Standard Tray Media Types | Plain paper, Epson Multipurpose Plus Paper, Epson Bright White Premium Paper, Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte, Epson Premium Presentation Double-Sided Matte Paper | — |
| ADF Supported Paper Weight | — | 64-95 g/m² |
| Maximum Custom Paper Length | 1200 mm | — |
| Standard Paper Tray Capacity | 250 sheets | 250 sheets |
| Dimensions | ||
| Width | 375 mm | 375 mm |
| Depth | 347 mm | 347 mm |
| Height | 302 mm | 346 mm |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 6.4 kg | 7.3 kg |
| Printer Colour | — | White |
| Dimensions | 375 x 347 x 302 (W × D × H) | 375 x 347 x 346 (W × D × H) |
| Power | ||
| Supply Voltage | 100-240 V | 100-240 V |
| Frequency | 50-60 Hz | 50-60 Hz |
| Ready Mode Power | 4.9 W | 5.4 W |
| Sleep Mode Power | 0.7 W | 0.9 W |
| Power Off Consumption | 0.8 W | 0.2 W |
| Printing Power Consumption | 13 W | 13 W |
| ENERGY STAR Support | Yes | — |
| Copying Power Consumption | 12 W | 12 W |
| Maintenance | ||
| Replaceable Maintenance Box | Yes | Yes |
| Fax | ||
| Fax Transmission Speed | — | 33.6 kbps |
| Fax Memory | — | 180 pages |
| Fax Speed Dials | — | 100 |
| 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 | Monochrome all-in-one ink tank printer | Home Office, Office Desktop, Office Workgroup |
| Printer Language | Epson ESC/P-R | ESC/P-R |
| Product SKU | C11CH43502 | C11CG92404BY |
| Software | ||
| Desktop Printing and Scanning Software | Epson printer drivers and Epson Event Manager | — |
| Noise | ||
| Printing Sound Pressure | 56 dB(A) | 56 dB(A) |
Summary: which fits better?
Epson EcoTank M2170 Printer vs Epson EcoTank M3170 Printer — choose by the use case in the table (role/paper, document features, connectivity, speed).
When to pick which:
Pick Epson EcoTank M2170 Printer if you need: the simpler footprint shown in the table.
Pick Epson EcoTank M3170 Printer if you need: fax or a fuller print/scan/copy set in the table, a control display.
Key differences:
- Printer Functions: Print, Scan, Copy vs Print, Scan, Copy, Fax
- Paper Size: Legal vs A4
- Printer Category: Monochrome all-in-one ink tank printer vs Home Office, Office Desktop, Office Workgroup
- Lcd Display: 1.44-inch / 3.7 cm color LCD vs 2.4-inch / 6.1 cm color touchscreen
- Ink Technology: Pigment Black + Dye Colour vs Pigment ink
No single overall winner — choose by priority. Top table gaps: Printer Functions: Print, Scan, Copy vs Print, Scan, Copy, Fax; Paper Size: Legal vs A4; Printer Category: Monochrome all-in-one ink tank printer vs Home Office, Office Desktop, Office Workgroup.
Maximum dpi and ink bottle series numbers alone do not settle the buy.
What differs?
Material differences (most important first)
- Printer Functions: Print, Scan, Copy vs Print, Scan, Copy, Fax
- Paper Size: Legal vs A4
- Printer Category: Monochrome all-in-one ink tank printer vs Home Office, Office Desktop, Office Workgroup
- Lcd Display: 1.44-inch / 3.7 cm color LCD vs 2.4-inch / 6.1 cm color touchscreen
- Ink Technology: Pigment Black + Dye Colour vs Pigment ink
- Mobile Printing Services: Epson Email Print, Epson iPrint, Epson Remote Print Driver, Scan to Cloud, Apple AirPrint 2.0 vs Epson Connect (Epson iPrint, Email Print, Remote Print Driver, Scan-to-Cloud), Apple AirPrint, Mopria Print Service
- Maximum Copy Size: Legal vs A4
- Power Off Consumption: 0.8 vs 0.2
Similarities
Duplex Printing: Automatic, Ethernet Connectivity: 1, Included Black Ink Yield: 11000, Ink System: Black, Interfaces: USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct
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Frequently asked questions — EvoLink
Pick Epson EcoTank M2170 Printer if you need: the simpler footprint shown in the table.
Pick Epson EcoTank M3170 Printer if you need: fax or a fuller print/scan/copy set in the table, a control display.
Printer Functions: Print, Scan, Copy vs Print, Scan, Copy, Fax
Not by themselves. Dpi alone does not prove higher quality, and bottle series is a consumables difference. Decide by role, duplex/ADF, speed, connectivity, and price.
References
- https://www.epson.eu/en_EU/products/printers/inkjet/consumer/ecotank-et-m2170-a4-multifunction-mono-wi-fi-ink-tank-printer/p/26982
- https://www.epson.eu/en_EU/products/printers/inkjet/consumer/ecotank-m3170-a4-multifunction-mono-wi-fi-ink-tank-printer-with-adf/p/23148
- https://download.epson.com.sg/product_brochures/ink_tank_system/EIN/EN/Epson_M1170_M2170_M3170.pdf