EPSON M3170 4-in-1 Multi-Function Printer

I’m going to be honest here. I dread printers. These machines are a hassle setting up, and based on my previous experiences, printer setups usually mean ink spills and a lot of software installations on my laptop. WIth its non-spill ink refills and Ecotank system, the EPSON ET-M3170 is a 4-in-1 Multi-Function Printer (MFP) capable of printing, copying, scanning, and fax with an automatic document feeder. But does it fix my printer issues?

- Gabriel Pe

DESIGN

The Epson M3170 is pretty straightforward in terms of design. It has two levels. The top houses the flatbed scanner, LCD controls, and the auto-document feeder. The bottom has the main printer, cassette/paper tray, and the ink system. At the rear are the power input, the USB input, and the ethernet port. Despite having so many functions and features, the Epson M3170 is surprisingly compact. It has dimensions of 375 mm x 347 mm x 346 mm (or 14.8-inch x 13.7-inch x 13.6-inch if you’re wondering), just slightly bigger than your average microwave oven, and compact enough to be placed on an office desk. If your office is somehow always moving stuff around, the M3170 won’t be a problem. It only weighs about 7.3 kg, light enough for most adults to carry.

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