| key specs |
| Printing Method | Laser | Inkjet |
| Printing Output | Monochrome | Color |
| Print Speed | 4.8 ipm | 4 ipm |
| Connectivity | USB | USB |
| Printer Type | Multi Function | Multi Function |
| Functions | - | Print, Copy, Scan |
| general |
| Brand | Epson | Canon |
| Model | EcoTank M3170 Laser Multi Function Monochrome Printer | Pixma MG2570S Inkjet Multi Function Color Printer |
| Printing Method | Laser | Inkjet |
| Printer Type | Multi Function | Multi Function |
| Model Name | EcoTank M3170 | Pixma MG2570S |
| Printing Output | Monochrome | Color |
| Functions | Print, Copy, Scan | Print, Copy, Scan |
| Refill Type | Refillable Ink Tank | Ink Cartridge |
| Ideal Usage | Home & Small Office | Home & Small Office |
| Display | 2.7 inch Color LCD Screen | - |
| Voice Assistant Compatibility | - | NA |
| Color | - | Black |
| print |
| Max Print Resolution (Colour) | 5760 x 1440 dpi | 4800X600 dpi |
| Max Print Resolution (Mono) | 5760 x 1440 dpi | 4800x600 dpi |
| Print Speed Color | 4.8 ipm | 4 ipm |
| Print Speed Mono | 5 ipm | 8 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 | Print Speed Black (ESAT): 8.0 ipm for ISO/IEC 24734, Print Speed Color (ESAT): 4.0 ipm for ISO/IEC 24734, 2pl Ink Droplets (Min) |
| 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) | Copy Speed (ISO/IEC 29183): 31 sec sFCOT/Simplex, 1.6 ipm sESAT/Simplex, Auto Power On/Off, EPEAT,Two Ink Cartridges (Black+Tricolor) present inside the box |
| Duplex Print | - | No |
| paper handling |
| Media Types Supported | Letter, Legal, Half Letter, Envelopes, Plain Paper | Paper |
| Borderless Printing | Yes | - |
| Media Size Supported | A4, A5, A6, B5, DL, C6 | A4 |
| Auto Document Feeder | - | No |
| Resolution | - | 4800 |
| connectivity |
| Wireless Support | No | No |
| USB Support | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| scan |
| Bit Depth Colour | 48-bit / 24-bit | - |
| Scanning Speed Colour | 4.6 sec | 14 sec |
| Scanning Speed Mono | 1.6 sec | - |
| Bit Depth Mono | 16-bit / 1-bit | - |
| Scan Area Size | 216 x 297 mm | 216 x 297 mm |
| Scan Method | Contact Image Sensor (CIS) | Contact Image Sensor (CIS) |
| Optical Scanning Resolution | 1200 x 2400 dpi | 600x1200 dpi |
| Scan Type | Flatbed | Flatbed |
| dimensions and weight |
| Height | 19.6 | 145 |
| Width | 54.2 | 426 |
| Weight | 8.20 kg | 3.50 kg |
| Depth | 38.6 | 306 |
| power and operating requirements |
| Power Requirements | AC 220 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz | AC 100 - 240V, 50 / 60Hz |
| Power Consumption (Active) | 12 W | - |
| Power Consumption (Standby) | 5.3 W | 1 W |
| Power Consumption (Manual-Off) | 0.35 W | - |
| Operating Temperature Range | - | 5DegC - 35DegC degree C |
| Operating Humidity Range | - | 10% - 90% RH (No Dew Condensation) % |
| fax |
| Resolution | - | 600 |
| compatible inks or toners |
| Compatible Colour Cartridge | - | CL-746XL, CL-746, CL-746S |
| Compatible Black Cartridge | - | PG 745XL, PG745, PG745S |