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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare Canon MAXIFY GX1050 & Epson ET-M2170⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models MAXIFY GX1050 and ET-M2170 within the same category.

Reference model ⁦Canon MAXIFY GX1050⁩

⁦MAXIFY GX1050⁩

Canon

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Reference model ⁦Epson ET-M2170⁩

⁦ET-M2170⁩

Epson

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Specifications

Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

Specification ⁦MAXIFY GX1050⁩ ⁦ET-M2170⁩
Price Not for sale Not for sale
General
Brand Canon Epson
Product Family MAXIFY MegaTank EcoTank
Canonical Model ⁦MAXIFY GX1050⁩ ⁦ET-M2170⁩
Launch Year ⁦2023 year⁩ ⁦2019 year⁩
Printer Type Colour ink-tank multifunction Monochrome multifunction ink tank printer
Functions Print, Scan, Copy Print, Scan, Copy
Colour Printing Yes —
Form Factor Desktop Desktop
Target Use Small business / Workgroup Medium workgroup
Merged Regional Aliases Regional SKU suffixes merged None in supplied list
Print Technology Refillable business ink-tank inkjet Inkjet (refillable ink tank)
Machine Life or Duty Cycle — ⁦20000 page⁩
Print
Print Head Canon business inkjet head PrecisionCore printhead
Nozzle Configuration — ⁦400 black nozzles⁩
Ink Colour Count ⁦4 colour⁩ ⁦1 colour⁩
Ink Technology All-pigment inks Pigment ink
Maximum Print Resolution ⁦600 x 1200 dpi⁩ ⁦1200 x 2400 dpi⁩
ISO Black Speed ⁦15 ipm⁩ ⁦20 ipm⁩
ISO Colour Speed ⁦10 ipm⁩ —
Minimum Droplet Size — ⁦2.8 pl⁩
Print Performance
First Page Out Black — ⁦6 sec⁩
Recommended Monthly Volume ⁦300-2500 page/month⁩ —
Paper & Printing
Automatic Duplex Printing Yes Yes
Maximum Paper Size ⁦A4 / Legal⁩ Legal
Standard Input Capacity ⁦250 sheet⁩ ⁦250 sheet⁩
Multipurpose Tray Capacity ⁦0 sheet⁩ ⁦0 sheet⁩
Output Capacity ⁦100 sheet⁩ ⁦100 sheet⁩
Scanning
Scanner Type CIS flatbed + ADF Contact Image Sensor (CIS)
Optical Scan Resolution ⁦1200 x 1200 dpi⁩ ⁦1200 dpi⁩
Scan Copy Fax
Maximum Scan Size ⁦A4 / Legal via ADF⁩ ⁦A4⁩
Mono Scan Speed — ⁦12 (flatbed) sec/page⁩
Colour Scan Speed — ⁦27 (flatbed) sec/page⁩
Copy Function Yes Yes
Paper
Rear Feed Capacity ⁦0 sheet⁩ ⁦1 sheet⁩
Front Cassette Count ⁦1 tray⁩ ⁦1 tray⁩
Media Types Plain, glossy, semi-gloss, matte, envelopes Plain paper; Envelopes
Media Weight Range ⁦64-275 g/m2⁩ ⁦64-256 g/m2⁩
Connectivity
USB Yes Yes
Ethernet Yes Yes
Wi-Fi Yes Yes
Wi-Fi Direct Yes Yes
Apple AirPrint Yes Yes
Mopria Yes —
Connectivity Software
Mobile App Canon PRINT Epson iPrint
Operating Systems Windows; macOS; ChromeOS; iOS; Android Windows; macOS; Windows Server
Email or Cloud Print Yes Yes
Ink Operations
Ink Bottle Series ⁦GI-56⁩ 111
Replacement Black Yield ⁦6000 page⁩ ⁦6000 page⁩
Replacement Colour Yield ⁦14000 page⁩ —
Dimensions W x D x H — ⁦375 x 347 x 302 mm⁩
Operating Power — ⁦12 W⁩
Display ⁦6.9 cm colour touchscreen⁩ ⁦Colour, 3,7 cm⁩
User-replaceable Maintenance Box Yes Yes
Included Black Yield — ⁦11000 page⁩
Dimensions & Weight
Weight — ⁦6.4 kg⁩

Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?

Choose MAXIFY GX1050 if you need:

  • ISO Colour Speed: ⁦10 ipm⁩

Overall, choosing between MAXIFY GX1050 and ET-M2170 depends on your use case and which specs matter most. They share Functions (Print, Scan, Copy) and Automatic Duplex Printing (Yes). They differ mainly on ISO Black Speed. Review the differences above, choose by your priorities, and confirm availability before buying.

What is the difference between MAXIFY GX1050 and ET-M2170?

MAXIFY GX1050 and ET-M2170 share specifications such as Functions (Print, Scan, Copy), Automatic Duplex Printing (Yes), Wi-Fi (Yes), Form Factor (Desktop).

The main differences: ISO Black Speed (MAXIFY GX1050: ⁦15 ipm⁩, ET-M2170: ⁦20 ipm⁩).

MAXIFY GX1050 may suit users who need its differing values, while ET-M2170 benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.