Description
The Epson Eco Tank M2170 is a monochrome (black and white) all-in-one super tank printer designed for high-volume home or small office use. It is primarily known for its extremely low running costs compared to traditional laser printers.
Key Features & Performance
- 3-in-1 Functionality: Supports printing, scanning, and copying.
- High Yield Ink: Includes two ink bottles in the box, capable of printing up to 11,000 pages. Replacement bottles typically yield around 6,000 pages.
- Printing Speed: Delivers up to 20 ISO ppm (pages per minute) and a maximum draft speed of 39 ppm. The first page out takes approximately 6 seconds.
- Automatic Duplexing: Supports automatic two-sided (duplex) printing to save paper.
- Paper Handling: Features a 250-sheet front-loading paper tray and a rear slot for specialty media.
- Connectivity: Includes Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, Ethernet, and USB. It is compatible with mobile printing through Epson iPrint, Apple Air Print, and Google Cloud Print.
Pros & Cons
- Pros: Exceptionally low cost per page (approx. 0.3 cents), high ink yield, sharp text quality, and energy efficiency.
- Cons: Lacks an Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) for multi-page scanning, no faxing capability, and slower print speeds compared to dedicated laser printers.
