Epson EcoTank M2170 Ink Tank Printer (Model: C11CH43403)
The Epson EcoTank M2170 is a monochrome ink tank printer built for print, copy, and scan tasks in home offices and small workgroups. It uses Epson’s PrecisionCore print head with 400 black nozzles and a minimum droplet size of 2.8 pl, producing output at up to 1,200 x 2,400 DPI. Moreover, the printer supports automatic duplex printing on A4 plain paper, which helps reduce paper use on everyday documents. Because it relies on a single black pigment ink bottle rated for up to 11,000 pages, the M2170 keeps per-page costs low for high-volume monochrome printing. For connectivity, it offers Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and USB, along with mobile printing support through Epson Connect. Since the unit uses a flatbed scanner rather than an ADF, it suits users whose scanning needs involve single sheets rather than large document batches.
Key Features
- High-yield black ink rated for up to 11,000 pages per bottle
- Automatic duplex printing on A4 plain paper for two-sided monochrome documents
- 39 pages/min monochrome printing on plain paper, with a 6-second first page out
- Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and USB connectivity, plus mobile printing via Epson Connect
- Compact, lightweight build at 375 x 347 x 302 mm and 6.4 kg, suited to small desks
Technical Specifications
Technology
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Printing Method | PrecisionCore™ Print Head |
| Nozzle Configuration | 400 Nozzles Black |
| Minimum Droplet Size | 2.8 pl |
| Ink Technology | Pigment Ink |
| Printing Resolution | 1,200 x 2,400 DPI |
| Category | Home Office, Office Desktop, Office Workgroup |
| All-in-One Functions | Print, Scan, Copy |
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Printing Speed (ISO/IEC 24734) | 20 ppm Monochrome |
| Printing Speed (Plain Paper 75 g/m²) | 39 ppm Monochrome |
| Duplex Printing Speed (ISO/IEC 24734) | 9 A4 ppm Monochrome |
| First Page Out | 6 sec Monochrome |
| Ink Colour | Black (Pigment) |
Scan
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Single-sided Scan Speed (A4 Black) | 200 DPI, 12 sec Flatbed |
| Single-sided Scan Speed (A4 Colour) | 200 DPI, 27 sec Flatbed |
| Optical Resolution | 1,200 x 2,400 DPI |
| Output Formats | BMP, JPEG, PICT, TIFF, multi-TIFF, PDF, PNG |
| Scanner Type | Contact Image Sensor (CIS) |
Paper / Media Handling
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Number of Paper Trays | 1 |
| Paper Formats | A4, Legal |
| Duplex | Yes (A4, Plain Paper) |
| Output Tray Capacity | 100 Sheets |
| Paper Tray Capacity | 250 Sheets Standard |
| Rear Paper Path (Special Media) | Yes |
| Compatible Paper Thickness | 64 – 95 mm |
| Compatible Paper Weight | 64 – 256 g/m² |
| Media Handling | Automatic Duplex (A4, Plain Paper), Rear Specialty Media Feed |
General
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Recommended Number of Users | 1 to 3 |
| Energy Use | 12W (Copying), 4.9W (Ready), 0.7W (Sleep), 0.8W (Off) |
| Supply Voltage | AC 100V – 240V |
| Product Dimensions | 375 x 347 x 302 mm (W x D x H) |
| Product Weight | 6.4 kg |
| Noise Level | 6.9 B(A) / 56 dB(A) with Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper, Photo RPM mode |
| Compatible Operating Systems | Windows XP – Windows 10, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003–2016, Mac OS X 10.6.8+ |
| Interfaces | USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct |
| WLAN Security | WEP 64-bit, WEP 128-bit, WPA PSK (TKIP), WPA2 PSK (AES) |
| Mobile & Cloud Printing | Epson Connect (iPrint, Email Print, Remote Print Driver) |
| Colour | White |
| Emulations | GDI |
Panel & Ink Yield
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Panel Type | Colour Display, 3.7 cm Diagonal |
| Black Ink Yield | 11,000 pages |
Best Suited For
- Home offices with monochrome-heavy workflows. High-yield black ink and fast plain-paper output suit users who print mostly text documents.
- Small workgroups of up to three users. The recommended user range and compact build fit shared desks in small teams.
- Budget-conscious frequent printers. An 11,000-page black ink yield reduces refill frequency for users focused on print volume over colour output.
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