The Epson EcoTank M2170 is now available at Mascom International for KSh 37,000, a three-in-one monochrome ink tank machine that prints, scans, and copies with Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, and wired Ethernet built in. The Epson EcoTank M2170 reaches 39 pages per minute in draft mode and 20 ISO pages per minute on standard settings, with automatic two-sided output and a 250-sheet front tray. Refillable tanks replace toner cartridges entirely. Mascom International stocks the Epson EcoTank M2170 at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD.
Accounting firms in Upper Hill, secondary schools duplicating exam papers, SACCOs printing member statements, and cyber cafes along Moi Avenue all hit the same wall: one machine chained to one computer by a single cable. Staff queue at one desk, or the business buys three printers and three sets of toner. The Epson EcoTank M2170 removes that bottleneck. Plug it into a switch or join it to the office Wi-Fi, and every workstation, laptop, and phone in the building prints to the same unit. One 005 bottle covers 6,000 pages before anyone shops for ink again.
Unlike other electronics retailers in Kenya that list network printers without explaining setup, Mascom International configures the Epson EcoTank M2170 on your router or switch before it leaves our counter. Users consistently report that pigment ink holds up on paperwork handled with damp hands, which matters for delivery notes and receipts that travel. At Mascom International, we're seeing schools and clinics move off cartridge machines once they compare a year of toner against a year of bottles. Visit our Kimathi Street store to run a test page on the Epson EcoTank M2170, or order for countrywide delivery.
Common Questions About the Epson EcoTank M2170
What does the Epson EcoTank M2170 cost in Kenya and what can it do?
The Epson EcoTank M2170 sells for KSh 37,000 at Mascom International. It prints, scans, and copies in black and white, running at 39 pages per minute in draft mode and 20 ISO pages per minute on standard settings. Automatic two-sided printing, a 250-sheet tray, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, and Ethernet all come as standard. Scanning is flatbed at 1200 x 2400 dpi optical resolution. Copying runs at up to 17 images per minute.
How is the Epson EcoTank M2170 different from the Epson EcoTank M2140?
Connectivity is the whole difference. Both models share the same printhead, the same 39 ppm draft speed, the same 250-sheet tray, and the same 005 ink bottles. The M2140 connects by USB cable to one computer only. The M2170 adds Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, and a wired Ethernet port, so a whole office shares one machine. If more than two people print daily, the M2170 repays the price difference within weeks. Mascom International stocks both.
Can several computers share the Epson EcoTank M2170 over one network?
Yes. Connect the Epson EcoTank M2170 to your router or switch through the Ethernet port, or join it to the office Wi-Fi, and every workstation on that network prints to it. The unit handles TCP/IPv4, TCP/IPv6, DHCP, and SNMP, so it sits on a managed business network without trouble. Wi-Fi Direct also lets a laptop link straight to the printer when no router is running, which helps during Kenya Power outages.
Can I print from a phone without using a computer?
Yes. The Epson EcoTank M2170 works with the Epson iPrint app on Android and iOS, and with Apple AirPrint on iPhone and iPad. Once the printer and the handset share the same Wi-Fi network, documents, PDFs, and photos print directly. Epson Connect Email Print also accepts a file sent to the printer's own email address from anywhere with Safaricom or Airtel data. Scan to Cloud pushes scans to online storage.
What does each page cost to print on the Epson EcoTank M2170?
Running cost is why Kenyan offices choose this machine. One 005 high-capacity bottle prints up to 6,000 pages. A mono laser cartridge at a similar shop price typically covers 1,500 to 2,000 pages. Over a year of steady printing, the gap runs into tens of thousands of shillings. A branch producing 500 pages weekly gets roughly eight months of output from the ink supplied with the unit before buying a refill.
Does the Epson EcoTank M2170 print in colour?
No. This is a monochrome machine using black pigment ink only, so colour originals print as greyscale. The scanner itself is a colour flatbed unit, meaning you can scan and save colour documents even though printing stays black and white. Black-only pigment ink is what keeps the cost per sheet so low and makes text water-resistant. Offices needing colour output should ask our team about the Epson L-series tank models we also stock.
How does the Epson EcoTank M2170 compare with a mono laser printer?
Text quality on plain paper is close, and this machine uses pigment ink rather than toner, so output resists water and smudging. The differences show in power and consumables. A laser warms up and draws hundreds of watts; the Epson EcoTank M2170 pulls about 12 watts while working, which matters on an inverter. Refilling from a bottle costs a fraction of replacement toner, and there is no drum or fuser to swap.
Is the Epson EcoTank M2170 suitable for a cyber cafe or a busy school office?
Yes, within reason. Epson rates the Epson EcoTank M2170 at a duty cycle of 20,000 pages monthly, and the 250-sheet tray plus 100-sheet output stack handles long unattended runs. Draft mode at 39 pages per minute suits exam papers and bulk handouts. Cyber cafes in Nairobi work it hardest, since walk-in customers print in short bursts all day. For heavier volumes, ask about the M3170 with its document feeder.
What ships inside the box and is a USB cable included?
Two black ink bottles ship with the printer, covering roughly 11,000 pages between them, along with the power cord, setup documentation, and the software disc. A USB cable is not supplied, so budget for one if you plan a direct computer connection rather than network use. An Ethernet patch cable is also not included. Mascom International stocks both cables, plus 005 and 005S replacement bottles and maintenance boxes, at our Kimathi Street counter.
Technical Specifications
Print Engine and Output Quality
- Heat-Free printhead fires ink without any warm-up, so the first page lands in about 6 seconds.
- 400 x 2 black nozzles produce 1200 x 2400 dpi output, sharp enough for small legal typefaces.
- Minimum droplet volume of 2.8 picolitres keeps thin lines and tabular figures clean on printed invoices.
- Draft mode reaches 39 pages per minute for internal documents where throughput matters more than finish.
- ISO 24734 rated speed is 20 images per minute simplex and 9 images per minute duplex.
- Black pigment ink resists water and smudging, protecting receipts and delivery notes handled out in the field.
Copying and Scanning Functions
- Flatbed colour scanner with a contact image sensor captures at 1200 x 2400 dpi optical resolution.
- Scan area of 216 x 297 mm covers A4 and Letter originals in a single pass.
- A monochrome page at 200 dpi scans in roughly 12 seconds; colour takes about 27 seconds.
- Standalone copying runs at up to 17 images per minute under the ISO 29183 measurement standard.
- Copy reduction and enlargement spans 25 to 400 percent, with an automatic fit-to-page setting included.
- Up to 99 copies queue from the control panel without any connected computer being switched on.
Paper Handling and Media Support
- Front cassette holds 250 sheets of 80 gsm A4 or Letter plain paper for long unattended runs.
- A rear slot takes one sheet at a time for thicker stock, letterheads, or urgent single-page jobs.
- Envelope capacity of 10 covers the #10, DL, and C6 sizes used for local business correspondence.
- Supported sizes include Legal, 8.5 by 13 inches, A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, and 16K.
- Output tray stacks up to 100 printed sheets before an operator needs to clear the machine.
- Automatic two-sided printing on A4 halves paper spend on reports, contracts, and school handouts.
Network and Mobile Connectivity
- Wired Ethernet port shares the machine across a whole office network with no host computer needed.
- Wi-Fi runs on IEEE 802.11b/g/n at 2.4 GHz, matching the routers used in most Kenyan offices.
- Wi-Fi Direct links a laptop or handset straight to the printer when no router is running.
- Hi-Speed USB stays available for a single desktop that needs a direct cable connection instead.
- Network stack covers TCP/IPv4, TCP/IPv6, DHCP, SNMP, HTTP, DDNS, mDNS, WSD, and LLTD protocols.
- WPA2 PSK with AES encryption protects the wireless link on shared business networks.
Consumables and Running Cost
- Epson 005 high-capacity black bottle prints up to 6,000 pages under ISO 24711 and 24712 patterns.
- Epson 005S standard bottle covers 2,000 pages, suited to home offices printing under 200 sheets monthly.
- Integrated front tanks refill from a keyed bottle nozzle that prevents spills and wrong-tank mistakes.
- A replaceable maintenance box collects waste ink, so servicing means swapping a part rather than booking a repair.
- Monthly duty cycle tops out at 20,000 pages, setting the ceiling for heavy office use.
- Tank windows show remaining ink at a glance, removing guesswork before starting a large print run.
Power Draw Build and Placement
- Rated for AC 220 to 240 V at 50 to 60 Hz, matching Kenya Power mains directly.
- Working draw of roughly 12 watts sits far below a laser printer, easing load on office inverters.
- Standby draw of 4.9 watts and sleep draw of 0.7 watts keep idle consumption modest all day.
- Cabinet measures 375 x 347 x 302 mm, fitting a standard desk, service counter, or reception shelf.
- Unit weight of 6.2 kg without ink lets one person move it between rooms unaided.
- A 1.44-inch colour LCD panel shows ink levels, copy settings, and job status without a computer.
Package Contents
- Epson EcoTank M2170 printer
- 2 x Epson 005 black ink bottles, covering approximately 11,000 pages combined
- Power cord
- Setup guide and warranty documentation
- Software and driver disc
Note:USB and Ethernet cables are sold separately at our Kimathi Street counter, as neither ships inside the retail box.
Warranty
The Epson EcoTank M2170 ships with a 12-month warranty through Mascom International, covering manufacturing defects under normal office use. Coverage extends to the printhead and internal paper mechanism. Claims are handled at our Nairobi CBD service desk, so nothing is shipped abroad. Damage from third-party ink, physical impact, or power surges falls outside these terms.
Buying the Epson EcoTank M2170 from Mascom International
Mascom International stocks the Epson EcoTank M2170 at our Nairobi CBD location: Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street. Walk in Monday through Saturday between 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM to run a test page and watch the network setup before committing. The unit arrives in a single standard finish, so there is no colour decision to weigh.
Three ways to order:
- Call/WhatsApp +254 708 852 521
- Email info@mascomintl.com
- Order through www.mascomintl.com
Pay-on-arrival delivery reaches every Kenyan county. Nairobi and its environs receive the printer the same day. Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret, Thika, Meru, Nyeri, and all other major towns receive it within 1 business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days. You inspect the machine and pay only once it arrives at your office.
The Epson EcoTank M2170 comes with the 12-month warranty stated above, and our counter carries 005 bottles and maintenance boxes year-round.
Mascom International serves customers nationwide with accurate specifications, current Kenyan pricing, and after-sales support that stays reachable long after the printer reaches your desk.
