The EPSON EcoTank M2170 is a compact monochrome all in one printer. Launched early this year, M2170 add to Epson’s line-up of Inktank printers and are expected to enhance Epson’s presence in the office printing segment.
The M2170 is specifically designed to lower business printing costs in comparison to mono laser printers, while being extremely kind to the environment. The company promises ultra-low printing cost of 12 paise per print and claims that the printer is 23 times cheaper when compared to mono laser printers. The less costly inks result in a significantly low total cost of ownership for the organization over a period of time.
One of the key advantage of EPSON EcoTank M2170 is the operational cost. It is ideal for organizations that are concerned about their printing costs, about efficiency and about the environment. Epson claims that it has been designed keeping in mind the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). There are many advantages of having EcoTank M2170 and few demerits as well. Here is the breakup of features in the form of pros and cons.
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EPSON EcoTank M2170 Review – Pros and Cons
Ecotank M2170 Pros
Compact design
EPSON EcoTank M2170 is a compact all in one printer and takes a small footprint. You can easily place it on your table. In addition, the spill free refilling is an added benefit.
Good connectivity options
EcoTank M2170 provides multiple connectivity options. Ethernet up to 1000Base-T (or Gigabit Ethernet), Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/ns), connection to a single PC via USB 2.0, and Wi-Fi Direct are the available connectivity options. Wi-Fi direct provides an option to connect Wi-Fi enabled devices to the printer without being part of the local area network or connected to router.
Print scan and copy
Epson used PrecisionCore printhead in
ET-M2170. It takes better quality printout especially grayscale graphics and
photos. The text looks good. Overall, print output on this printer is
good.
The Epson ET M2170 can print 20 pages per minute and has auto duplex printing options. The print output is smudge and water-resistant. It can scan or copy in 1200 x 2400 dpi (with Variable-Sized Droplet Technology).
Low operational cost
You will get one bottle of ink in the box. Each bottle of ink is capable of taking approximately 6000 pages. The price of ink bottle is around INR 700. The average cost per print is 12 paisa. Along with this, Epson’s two-year warranty (you get an additional year upon registration) is additional benefit.
EPSON EcoTank M2170 Cons
- Lacks automatic document feeder for scanning.
- The display panel is not touch enabled.
EPSON EcoTank M2170 Review summary:
If you are looking for a good all in one monochrome printer with low operational cost, then Epson EcoTank M2170 is worth considering. Though the initial price is high, over the year, it will save lot of money.
Video Overview of Epson Ecotank M2170
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