| key specs | 
| Printing Method | Laser | Laser | 
| Printing Output | Monochrome | Monochrome | 
| Functions | Print, Copy, Scan, Fax | - | 
| Connectivity | Wireless, Ethernet, USB | USB | 
| Printer Type | Multi Function | Multi Function | 
| Print Speed | - | 4.8 ipm | 
| general | 
| Brand | Brother | Epson | 
| Model | MFC-L2701DW Laser Multi Function Monochrome Printer | EcoTank M3170 Laser Multi Function Monochrome Printer | 
| Release date | April 9, 2015 | - | 
| Printing Method | Laser | Laser | 
| Printer Type | Multi Function | Multi Function | 
| Model Name | MFC-L2701DW | EcoTank M3170 | 
| Printing Output | Monochrome | Monochrome | 
| Functions | Print, Copy, Scan, Fax | Print, Copy, Scan | 
| Refill Type | Toner Cartridge | Refillable Ink Tank | 
| Ideal Usage | Business | Home & Small Office | 
| Internal Memory | 32 MB | - | 
| Color | Grey | - | 
| Display | - | 2.7 inch Color LCD Screen | 
| print | 
| Other Print Features | Print Speed: Up to 32 Pages/Minute (Letter Size), Up to 30 Pages/Minute (A4 Size) Paper Type: Plain, Thin, Recycled Greyscale - Output: 8 Bit Color Processing Resolution Scanner Glass: Maximum 600 x 2400 dpi Document Sizes: ADF Paper Handling 1 Width- 147.3 to 215.9 mm, Paper Handling 2 - Length 147.3 to 355.6 mm, Scanner Maximum Document Size 1 - Maximum 215.9 mm, Scanner Maximum Document Size 2 - Maximum 300 mm Copy Width: Maximun 210 m, Enlarge/Reduce - 25% to 400% Color Depth - Output: 24 Bit Color Processing Greyscale - Input: 10 Bit Color Processing Paper Multi-purpose Tray: Plain Paper, Letterhead, Coloured Paper, Thin Paper, Thick Paper, Thicker Paper, Recycled Paper, Bond, Label, Envelope, Env. Thin, Env. Thick Paper Tray Maximum Paper Capacity: Up to 250 Sheets of 80 g/m2 Plain Paper Resolution - ADF: Maximum 600 x 600 dpi Color Scanning Color Depth - Input: 30 bit Color Processing Multi Purpose Tray Maximum Paper Capacity: Up to 50 Sheets of 80 g/m2 Plain Paper, Envelope - 10 Envelopes Up to 10 mm Thick Paper Output: Up to 100 Sheets of 80 g/m2 Plain Paper | Direct Printing via Memory Card Slot, USB Port and PictBridge, Direct Printing onto CDs/DVDs, Photo Print Speed of Upto 12 sec Per 4R Photo, Unsurpassed Print Quality, Double-sided Printing (Manual), Max Photo Draft - 10 x 15 cm / 4x6 inch: Approx. 12 sec Per Photo (Borderless), Photo Default - 10 x 15 cm / 4x6 inch: Approx. 27 sec Per Photo (Borderless), Nozzle Configuration: 90 Nozzles, Each Colour (Cyan, Light Cyan, Magenta, Light Magenta, Yellow, Black), Print Direction: Bi-directional Printing, Uni-directional Printing, Minimum Ink Droplet Volume: 1.5 pl | 
| Additional Features | ADF: 35 Sheets||Compatibility: ITU-t Super Group 3||||Power Consumption Ready: 60 W at 23 DegreeC||Power Consumption Printing - 23 DegreeC||Wireless Network Security: WEP 64/128 bit, WPA-PSK (TKIP/AES), WPA2-PSK (AES)||Wireless Setup Support Utility - WPS | Copying: Copy Mode - Standard Copy Mode, BorderFree, Reduction / Enlargement - 25-400%, Auto Fit Function, Scanning: Scanner Bit Depth (Grayscale) - 16-bit Internal, 8-bit External, Paper Handling: Paper Feed Method - Friction Feed, Paper Hold Capacity: Input Capacity - 100 Sheets, A4 Plain Paper (75g/m2), 20 Sheets, Premium Glossy Photo Paper, Output Capacity: 50 Sheets, A4 Plain Paper, 20 Sheets, Premium Glossy Photo Paper, Maximum Paper Size: 8.5 x 44 inch, Print Margin: 0 mm Top, Left, Right, Bottom via Custom Settings in Printer Driver, Interface (USB): Hi-Speed USB 2.0, Card Slot: Built-in Slots - Memory Stick, SD Card, Supported Memory Cards - Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo (With Adapter), MagicGate Memory Stick, MagicGate Memory Stick Duo (With Adapter), Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo (With Adapter), Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo (With Adapter), Memory Stick Micro (M2) (With Adapter), SD, SDHC, SDXC, MiniSD (With Adapter), MiniSDHC (With Adapter), MicroSD (With Adapter), MicroSDHC (With Adapter), MicroSDXC (With Adapter), File Format: JPEG, Noise Level: PC Printing / Premium Glossy Photo Paper Best Photo - 5.1 B(A), 37 dB(A), PC Printing / Plain Paper Default - 6.2 B(A), 48 dB(A) | 
| Max Print Resolution (Colour) | - | 5760 x 1440 dpi | 
| Max Print Resolution (Mono) | - | 5760 x 1440 dpi | 
| Print Speed Color | - | 4.8 ipm | 
| Print Speed Mono | - | 5 ipm | 
| paper handling | 
| Output Tray Capacity | 100 sheets | - | 
| Media Types Supported | Paper/Label | Letter, Legal, Half Letter, Envelopes, Plain Paper | 
| Media Size Supported | A4 | A4, A5, A6, B5, DL, C6 | 
| Borderless Printing | - | Yes | 
| connectivity | 
| Wireless Support | Yes | No | 
| Ethernet Support | LAN: 10/100 Base - TX | - | 
| USB Support | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 | 
| scan | 
| Optical Scanning Resolution | 2400 x 600 dpi | 1200 x 2400 dpi | 
| Scan Type | Monochrome | Flatbed | 
| Bit Depth Colour | - | 48-bit / 24-bit | 
| Scanning Speed Colour | - | 4.6 sec | 
| Scanning Speed Mono | - | 1.6 sec | 
| Bit Depth Mono | - | 16-bit / 1-bit | 
| Scan Area Size | - | 216 x 297 mm | 
| Scan Method | - | Contact Image Sensor (CIS) | 
| dimensions and weight | 
| Height | 31.65 cm | 19.6 | 
| Width | 40.9 cm | 54.2 | 
| Weight | 11.4 kg | 8.20 kg | 
| Depth | 10 cm | 38.6 | 
| power and operating requirements | 
| Operating Temperature Range | 10 - 32 DegreeC | - | 
| Power Requirements | AC 220-240V, 50Hz | AC 220 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz | 
| Power Consumption (Active) | 510 W | 12 W | 
| Power Consumption (Standby) | 6.6 W | 5.3 W | 
| Power Consumption (Manual-Off) | - | 0.35 W |