Epson
Epson C11CH43201-N EcoTank ET-M2170 Wireless Monochrome Printer - Renewed
★★★★★
Cartridge-free PrecisionCore printing with wireless, auto-duplex, and a 250-sheet tray eliminates both ink costs and paper-handling bottlenecks.
$249.99*
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Overview
Key Features
Save up to 75 percent with low-cost replacement bottles vs. mono laser toner — about 1/3 of 1 cent per ISO page vs. 2 ½ cents (1)
Worry-free, Cartridge-Free Printing — replacement ink bottle includes enough ink to print up to 6,000 pages (2); one standard ink bottle included
Powered by PrecisionCore printing technology — delivers ultra sharp text and remarkable image detail
Fast print speeds, virtually no warmup time — fast first page out to speed through short print jobs
Reliability you can count on — 2-year limited warranty with registration (3)
Do more — high-capacity 250-sheet paper tray; auto 2-sided printing; rear tray for specialty media; plus 1.44" color LCD
Exclusive EcoFit bottle design — uniquely keyed for easy filling of the printer
Ultimate wireless — easily print from iPad, iPhone, Android tablets and smartphones (4); includes Wi-Fi Direct (5) plus Ethernet; voice-activated printing (6)
Save energy — lower power consumption vs. laser
Compact, space-saving design — fits into any office environment
Specifications
Brand
Epson
Model
ET-M2170 (C11CH43201-N)
Printing Technology
PrecisionCore (piezoelectric)
Functions
Print, Scan, Copy
Output
Monochrome only
Connectivity
Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, Ethernet
Paper Tray Capacity
250 sheets
Display
1.44" color LCD
Duplex Printing
Automatic (hardware duplexer)
Ink System
EcoTank supertank refillable reservoir
Condition
Renewed (refurbished)
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- EcoTank supertank reservoir system eliminates per-cartridge costs — replacement ink bottles deliver a dramatically lower cost per page than cartridge-based monochrome printers at this price point.
- PrecisionCore piezoelectric printhead produces sharper text edges than thermal inkjet alternatives and is not subject to thermal degradation over high-volume print runs.
- 250-sheet front paper tray reduces reload frequency in office environments — meaningful for back-to-back print jobs without manual tray monitoring.
- Three connectivity options (Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, Ethernet) allow simultaneous network sharing and direct mobile printing without requiring router access for the latter.
- Automatic duplex printing handles two-sided output without user intervention, enabling unattended batch duplex jobs.
👎 Cons
- Monochrome-only output means this printer cannot produce color documents or photos — a hard architectural limitation, not a mode or setting.
- As a renewed unit, cosmetic condition varies and the warranty coverage is shorter and less comprehensive than a new unit's coverage.
- The 1.44" color LCD display is small relative to current printer panels — navigating scan, copy, and network configuration menus on this display is functional but not ergonomically ideal for frequent menu access.
- EcoTank reservoirs must be refilled manually when depleted, unlike cartridge swaps — ink refilling is straightforward but requires care to avoid spills, and the process is unfamiliar to users accustomed to cartridge replacement.
- The rear specialty media tray adds print path flexibility but is a secondary manual-feed tray, not an auto-feed document handler — thicker media must be manually loaded one job at a time.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "EcoTank" mean in terms of ink economics, and what is the cost per page?
EcoTank replaces replaceable ink cartridges with refillable ink reservoirs. The printer ships with enough ink for a substantial initial print run, and replacement ink bottles cost significantly less per milliliter than equivalent cartridge ink — Epson's figures show per-page costs well below one cent for black on this monochrome model. For offices with moderate-to-high print volume, the capital cost of the printer is recovered through ink savings within a predictable number of pages.
What wireless connectivity modes does the ET-M2170 support?
The printer supports Wi-Fi (infrastructure mode, connecting to your existing router), Wi-Fi Direct (device-to-printer connection without a router), and Ethernet (wired network). This means the printer can be network-shared across multiple devices simultaneously over Ethernet while also accepting direct mobile connections over Wi-Fi Direct — no router required for the latter.
What is PrecisionCore and how does it affect print quality?
PrecisionCore is Epson's piezoelectric printhead technology. Unlike thermal inkjet heads, PrecisionCore uses mechanical pressure to eject ink droplets — this produces more consistent drop placement, sharper text edges, and longer printhead lifespan because the head isn't thermally stressed with every print cycle. For monochrome documents, the result is crisp, high-contrast text at rated resolution.
Does auto 2-sided printing require any manual intervention?
No. The ET-M2170 includes automatic duplex printing — the printer reverses the page internally without user involvement. This is a hardware duplexer, not a software-prompt manual flip, which matters for unattended batch printing.
What should I know about buying a renewed unit?
This is a manufacturer-renewed (refurbished) unit. Epson-renewed products are inspected, tested, and restored to working condition. The unit may show minor cosmetic wear from prior use. Functionality should match the new specification, but the warranty terms differ from a new purchase — confirm the warranty coverage before buying if that is a purchasing criterion.
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