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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare Canon MAXIFY GX1050 & Epson ET-M3170⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models MAXIFY GX1050 and ET-M3170 within the same category.

Reference model ⁦Canon MAXIFY GX1050⁩

⁦MAXIFY GX1050⁩

Canon

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Reference model ⁦Epson ET-M3170⁩

⁦ET-M3170⁩

Epson

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Specifications

Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

Specification ⁦MAXIFY GX1050⁩ ⁦ET-M3170⁩
Price Not for sale Not for sale
General
Brand Canon Epson
Product Family MAXIFY MegaTank EcoTank
Canonical Model ⁦MAXIFY GX1050⁩ ⁦ET-M3170⁩
Launch Year ⁦2023 year⁩ ⁦2018 year⁩
Printer Type Colour ink-tank multifunction Monochrome multifunction ink tank printer
Functions Print, Scan, Copy Print, Scan, Copy, Fax
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
ADF Capacity — ⁦35 sheet⁩
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
Automatic Document Feeder — Yes
Copy Function Yes Yes
Fax Function — Yes
Fax
Fax Modem Speed — ⁦33.6 kbps⁩
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 346 mm⁩
Operating Power — ⁦12 W⁩
Display ⁦6.9 cm colour touchscreen⁩ ⁦Colour, 6,1 cm⁩
User-replaceable Maintenance Box Yes Yes
Included Black Yield — ⁦11000 page⁩
Dimensions & Weight
Weight — ⁦7.3 kg⁩

Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?

Choose MAXIFY GX1050 if you need:

  • ISO Colour Speed: ⁦10 ipm⁩

Choose ET-M3170 if you need:

  • Automatic Document Feeder: Yes

Overall, choosing between MAXIFY GX1050 and ET-M3170 depends on your use case and which specs matter most. They share Automatic Duplex Printing (Yes) and Wi-Fi (Yes). They differ mainly on Functions. Review the differences above, choose by your priorities, and confirm availability before buying.

What is the difference between MAXIFY GX1050 and ET-M3170?

MAXIFY GX1050 and ET-M3170 share specifications such as Automatic Duplex Printing (Yes), Wi-Fi (Yes), Form Factor (Desktop), Standard Input Capacity (⁦250 sheet⁩).

The main differences: Functions (MAXIFY GX1050: Print, Scan, Copy, ET-M3170: Print, Scan, Copy, Fax); ISO Black Speed (MAXIFY GX1050: ⁦15 ipm⁩, ET-M3170: ⁦20 ipm⁩); Automatic Document Feeder (MAXIFY GX1050: —, ET-M3170: Yes).

MAXIFY GX1050 may suit users who need its differing values, while ET-M3170 benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.