| key specs | 
| Printing Method | Laser | Inkjet | 
| Printing Output | Monochrome | Monochrome | 
| Print Speed | 4.8 ipm | - | 
| Connectivity | USB | Wireless, USB | 
| Printer Type | Multi Function | Multi Function | 
| general | 
| Brand | Epson | Canon | 
| Model | EcoTank M3170 Laser Multi Function Monochrome Printer | Pixma GM4070 Inkjet Multi Function Monochrome Printer | 
| Printing Method | Laser | Inkjet | 
| Printer Type | Multi Function | Multi Function | 
| Model Name | EcoTank M3170 | GM4070 | 
| Printing Output | Monochrome | Monochrome | 
| Functions | Print, Copy, Scan | Print, Copy, Scan | 
| Refill Type | Refillable Ink Tank | Ink Bottle | 
| Ideal Usage | Home & Small Office | Home & Small Office | 
| Display | 2.7 inch Color LCD Screen | 2-Line LCD | 
| Active Noise Level | - | 50.5 | 
| print | 
| 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 | - | 
| Other Print Features | 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 | Number of Nozzles - Black: 640 (Optional Color: 1152).
Ink End Sensor - Electrode Type and Dot Count Type Combined Optional Color Cartridge, Dot Count.
Print Head Alignment - Auto or Manual.
Maximum Document Size - Flatbed: A4/LTR (216 x 297 mm), ADF: A4/LTR/LGL.
Image Quality - 3 Positions (Economy, Standard, High).
Density Adjustment - 9 Positions, Auto Intensity (AE Copy).
Copy Speed - Based on ISO/IEC 24734, Document (B&W) (sFCOT/Simplex) / (sESAT/Simplex) - Approx. 12 sec / Approx. 10.7 ipm, Document (ADF): Black ESAT/Simplex - Approx. 11.5 ipm.
Page Yield Plain Paper (A4 Pages) - Standard: GI-70 PGBK : 6,000, Economy: GI-70 PGBK: 8,300, Optional: CL-741: 180 - CL-741XL:400 | 
| Additional Features | 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) | Output/ADF Trays Extended - Approx. 403 x 701 x 305 mm, Line Scanning Speed - Grayscale: 1.5 ms/line (300 dpi), Color: 3.5 ms/line (300 dpi) | 
| paper handling | 
| Media Types Supported | Letter, Legal, Half Letter, Envelopes, Plain Paper | Rear Tray - Plain Paper (64 - 105 g/m2) High Resolution Paper (HR-101N) Envelope, Cassette - Plain Paper (64 - 105 g/m2), Auto 2-sided Printing for A4, A5, B5, LTR Plain Paper | 
| Borderless Printing | Yes | Yes | 
| Media Size Supported | A4, A5, A6, B5, DL, C6 | A4, A5, B5, LTR, LGL, Card Size (91 x 55 mm) | 
| connectivity | 
| Wireless Support | No | Yes | 
| USB Support | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 | 
| scan | 
| Bit Depth Colour | 48-bit / 24-bit | RGB Each 16-bit/8-bit | 
| Scanning Speed Colour | 4.6 sec | 3.5 ms | 
| Scanning Speed Mono | 1.6 sec | 1.5 ms | 
| Bit Depth Mono | 16-bit / 1-bit | 16-bit/8-bit | 
| Scan Area Size | 216 x 297 mm | 216 x 297 mm | 
| Scan Method | Contact Image Sensor (CIS) | CIS (Contact Image Sensor) | 
| Optical Scanning Resolution | 1200 x 2400 dpi | 1200 x 2400 dpi | 
| Scan Type | Flatbed | Flatbed | 
| dimensions and weight | 
| Height | 19.6 | 234 | 
| Width | 54.2 | 403 | 
| Weight | 8.20 kg | 9.20 kg | 
| Depth | 38.6 | 369 | 
| power and operating requirements | 
| Power Requirements | AC 220 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz | AC 100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz | 
| Power Consumption (Active) | 12 W | 10 W | 
| Power Consumption (Standby) | 5.3 W | 1.7 W | 
| Power Consumption (Manual-Off) | 0.35 W | 0.3 W | 
| Operating Temperature Range | - | 5 - 35 DegreeC | 
| Operating Humidity Range | - | 10 - 90% RH (No Dew Condensation) % |