Epson EcoTank M3170 Ink Tank Printer: Monochrome All-in-One Productivity

The Epson EcoTank M3170 Ink Tank Printer is a 4-in-1 monochrome all-in-one printer designed for small offices and home offices requiring high-volume printing, scanning, copying, and faxing. Powered by PrecisionCore Heat-Free Technology, it delivers laser-quality text at ultra-low running costs, with automatic duplex printing, a 35-sheet automatic document feeder (ADF), and robust connectivity options. Its compact design and high-yield ink system make it a cost-effective alternative to monochrome laser printers.

Product Features

Cost-Efficient Ink Tank System

Ultra-Low-Cost Printing

The M3170 offers significant savings with a high-capacity ink bottle yielding up to 6,000 pages (ISO/IEC 19752), at approximately 15 paise per print (India) or ⅓ of 1 cent per ISO page (US), saving up to 75% compared to mono laser toner. This makes it ideal for high-volume printing environments.

Spill-Free Refilling

Featuring EcoFit™ key-lock bottle nozzles, the M3170 ensures mess-free, error-free refilling. The integrated front-facing ink tank allows easy monitoring and refilling without squeezing bottles, thanks to an airflow system, reducing downtime and enhancing user convenience.

Monochrome Printing Performance

Laser-Quality Text

Equipped with a PrecisionCore printhead and pigment-based ink, the M3170 delivers sharp, smudge-proof, and water-resistant text comparable to laser printers. The 1200 x 2400 dpi resolution ensures well-formed characters and detailed grayscale graphics, suitable for professional documents.

High-Speed Output

The printer achieves draft print speeds of up to 39 ppm and standard simplex speeds of 20 ipm (ISO 24734), with duplex speeds at 9 ipm. The first page out time is approximately 6 seconds (simplex) or 13 seconds (duplex), ensuring quick turnaround for short print jobs.

Multifunctional Capabilities

Print, Scan, Copy, and Fax

The M3170 is a 4-in-1 printer with a 35-sheet ADF for efficient multipage scanning, copying, and faxing. The flatbed scanner offers a 1200 x 2400 dpi optical resolution and a maximum scan area of 216 x 297 mm (A4). Copy speeds reach 17 ipm (flatbed) or 14 ipm (ADF), with up to 99 copies per job. Faxing supports speeds up to 33.6 kbps with 180-page memory.

Automatic Document Feeder

The 35-sheet single-pass ADF simplifies handling of multipage documents, making it ideal for scanning or copying reports and contracts, unlike the M2170, which lacks an ADF.

Automatic Duplex Printing

Paper and Cost Savings

Automatic duplex printing reduces paper usage by up to 50%, lowering costs and environmental impact. It supports duplex printing up to A4, ideal for double-sided documents like booklets or invoices.

250-Sheet Paper Tray

The M3170 features a 250-sheet front tray for plain paper (80 g/m²) and a rear slot for single-sheet specialty media, supporting paper sizes up to 215.9 x 1200 mm (A4, Legal, envelopes). The output tray holds up to 100 sheets.

Advanced Connectivity Options

Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, and Ethernet

The M3170 supports USB 2.0, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, and Ethernet (10Base-T, 1000Base-TX), enabling seamless printing from multiple devices. Wi-Fi Direct connects up to eight devices without a router. The Epson Smart Panel and iPrint apps facilitate mobile printing from iOS and Android.

Epson Connect Features

Epson Connect enables remote printing via Email Print, Remote Print Driver, and Scan to Cloud. Additional mobile solutions include Apple AirPrint, Google Cloud Print, and Mopria Print Service, ensuring flexible workflows for remote or office use.

Energy-Efficient Design

PrecisionCore Heat-Free Technology

The M3170 consumes up to 95% less power than laser printers, using 12W during standalone copying, 5.4W in ready mode, 0.9W in sleep mode, and 0.2W when powered off. This energy efficiency reduces operating costs and supports UPS operation during power fluctuations.

Compact Footprint

Measuring 375 x 347 x 346 mm and weighing 7.3 kg, the M3170’s integrated tank design ensures a small footprint, ideal for space-constrained offices. The 6.1 cm (2.4-inch) color touchscreen simplifies standalone operation.

Exceptional Print Quality

PrecisionCore Printhead

The PrecisionCore printhead with 400 x 2 black nozzles and a 2.8 pl minimum ink droplet size delivers precise, detailed outputs. It produces laser-quality text and enhanced grayscale graphics, comparable to mono laser printers, at lower costs.

Durable Outputs

The pigment-based ink ensures water- and smudge-resistant prints that last for generations, ideal for archival documents. Epson’s genuine ink optimizes performance and maintains printhead longevity.

Reliable Warranty and Support

Extended Warranty

The M3170 offers a warranty of up to 4 years or 50,000 prints (whichever comes first) in regions like Singapore, Malaysia, and the Philippines, or 3 years or 100,000 prints in India. In the US and Canada, it provides a 2-year limited warranty with registration. The warranty includes printhead coverage, ensuring reliability for high-volume use.

Proven Reliability

With over 70 million EcoTank units sold globally, the M3170 benefits from Epson’s market-leading ink tank technology. Its robust design supports a high duty cycle for demanding office environments.

Technical Specifications

Printing Specifications

• Print Method: PrecisionCore Heat-Free Technology

• Printer Language: ESC/P-R

• Nozzle Configuration: 400 x 2 nozzles (Black)

• Minimum Ink Droplet Volume: 2.8 pl

• Maximumm Resolution: 1200 x 2400 dpi

• Print Speed (ISO 24734, A4): Simplex: 20 ipm (Black); Duplex: 9.0 ipm (Black)

• Draft Speed, A4: Up to 39 ppm (Black)

• First Page Out Time: 6 sec (Simplex), 13 sec (Duplex)

• Automatic 2-Sided Printing: Yes (Up to A4)

• Print Margin: 3 mm top, left, right, bottom

Scanning Specifications

• Scanner Type: Flatbed color image scanner

• Sensor Type: CIS

• Optical Resolution: 1200 x 2400 dpi

• Maximum Scan Area: 216 x 297 mm (8.5 x 11.7 inches)

• Scanner Bit Depth: Color: 48-bit input, 24-bit output; Grayscale: 16-bit input, 8-bit output; Black & White: 16-bit input, 1-bit output

• Scan Speed: Mono: 12 sec (Flatbed), 7.0 ppm (ADF); Color: 29 sec (Flatbed), 7.0 ppm (ADF)

Copying Specifications

• Copy Function: Standard copy mode

• Maximum Copies: 99 copies

• Reduction/Enlargement: 25–400%, Auto Fit Function

• Maximum Copy Resolution: 600 x 600 dpi

• Maximum Copy Size: A4

• Copy Speed (ISO 29183, A4): 17 ipm (Flatbed), 14 ipm (ADF)

Fax Specifications

• Fax Type: Walk-up black-and-white and color fax

• Fax Speed: Up to 33.6 kbps, approximately 3 sec/page

• Memory: Up to 180 pages

• Speed Dials: Up to 100 numbers

• PC Fax: Supported

Paper Handling

• Number of Paper Trays: 2 (1 front cassette, 1 rear slot)

• Input Capacity: 250 sheets plain paper (80 g/m²), 10 envelopes (Cassette); 1 sheet (Rear Slot)

• Output Capacity: Up to 100 sheets

• Maximum Paper Size: 215.9 x 1200 mm (8.5 x 47.24 inches)

• Paper Sizes: A4, Letter, Legal, A5, A6, B5, 8.5 x 13″, Envelopes (#10, DL, C6)

• Paper Weight: 64–256 g/m²

• Paper Feed Method: Friction feed

Connectivity and Compatibility

• Connectivity: USB 2.0, Ethernet (10Base-T, 1000Base-TX), Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11b/g/n), Wi-Fi Direct

• Network Protocols: TCP/IPv4, TCP/IPv6, LPD, IPP, PORT9100, WSD

• Network Management Protocols: SNMP, HTTP

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