Choose ET-3700 if you need:
- ISO Colour Speed: 8 ipm
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Epson ET-3700 & ET-M3170
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models ET-3700 and ET-M3170 within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | ET-3700 | ET-M3170 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| General | ||
| Brand | Epson | Epson |
| Product Family | EcoTank | EcoTank |
| Canonical Model | ET-3700 | ET-M3170 |
| Launch Year | 2017 year | 2018 year |
| Printer Type | Colour multifunction ink tank printer | Monochrome multifunction ink tank printer |
| Functions | Print, Scan, Copy | Print, Scan, Copy, Fax |
| Colour Printing | Yes | — |
| Form Factor | Desktop | Desktop |
| Target Use | Home office and workgroup | Medium workgroup |
| Merged Regional Aliases | None in supplied list | None in supplied list |
| Print Technology | Inkjet (refillable ink tank) | Inkjet (refillable ink tank) |
| Machine Life or Duty Cycle | — | 20000 page |
| Print Head | PrecisionCore printhead | PrecisionCore printhead |
| Nozzle Configuration | 400 black nozzles; 128 nozzles per colour | 400 black nozzles |
| Ink Colour Count | 4 colour | 1 colour |
| Ink Technology | Pigment black and dye colour inks | Pigment ink |
| Maximum Print Resolution | 4800 x 1200 dpi | 1200 x 2400 dpi |
| ISO Black Speed | 15 ipm | 20 ipm |
| ISO Colour Speed | 8 ipm | — |
| First Page Out Colour | 15 sec | — |
| Borderless Printing | Yes | — |
| Maximum Borderless Size | A4 | — |
| Minimum Droplet Size | 3.3 pl | 2.8 pl |
| Print Performance | ||
| First Page Out Black | 9 sec | 6 sec |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Automatic Duplex Printing | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum Paper Size | Legal | Legal |
| Standard Input Capacity | 150 sheet | 250 sheet |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 0 sheet | 0 sheet |
| Output Capacity | 30 sheet | 100 sheet |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | Contact Image Sensor (CIS) | Contact Image Sensor (CIS) |
| Optical Scan Resolution | 1200 dpi | 1200 dpi |
| ADF Capacity | — | 35 sheet |
| Scan Copy Fax | ||
| Maximum Scan Size | A4 | 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 paper; Envelopes | Plain paper; Envelopes |
| Media Weight Range | 64-300 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 |
| Connectivity Software | ||
| Mobile App | Epson iPrint | Epson iPrint |
| Operating Systems | Windows; macOS | Windows; macOS; Windows Server |
| Email or Cloud Print | Yes | Yes |
| Ink Operations | ||
| Ink Bottle Series | 102 | 111 |
| Replacement Black Yield | 7500 page | 6000 page |
| Replacement Colour Yield | 6000 page | — |
| Dimensions W x D x H | 375 x 347 x 187 mm | 375 x 347 x 346 mm |
| Operating Power | 12 W | 12 W |
| Display | Colour, 6,1 cm | Colour, 6,1 cm |
| User-replaceable Maintenance Box | Yes | Yes |
| Included Black Yield | 14000 page | 11000 page |
| Included Colour Yield | 11200 page | — |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Weight | 5.8 kg | 7.3 kg |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose ET-M3170 if you need:
- Automatic Document Feeder: Yes
What is the difference between ET-3700 and ET-M3170?
ET-3700 and ET-M3170 share specifications such as Automatic Duplex Printing (Yes), Wi-Fi (Yes), Brand (Epson), Product Family (EcoTank).
The main differences: Functions (ET-3700: Print, Scan, Copy, ET-M3170: Print, Scan, Copy, Fax); ISO Black Speed (ET-3700: 15 ipm, ET-M3170: 20 ipm); Automatic Document Feeder (ET-3700: —, ET-M3170: Yes).
ET-3700 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.