Epson EcoTank ET-M1170

🖨️What kind of printer this is

An ink tank printer (Epson) is filled from bottles instead of cartridges. It costs more up front, but its cost per page is a fraction of a cartridge printer's, often under a cent for black. A set of bottles prints thousands of pages.

📊What the specs mean

Black & white

Prints black only, so you buy one cartridge and the cost per page is lower.

Wi-Fi

Print from laptops and phones anywhere on your network, with no cable. USB is there as a backup.

💰The real cost of a printer

The price tag is only the start. Over 3 years most printers cost more in ink than to buy. Before choosing, compare:

• Cost per page: cartridge price ÷ page yield.
• Recommended monthly volume: the pages per month it handles comfortably. The bigger duty cycle number is a maximum, not a target.
• Starter cartridges: many printers ship with setup cartridges that hold less than a full one. Plan your first order early.

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🛠️Setting it up

1. Unpack it and remove all orange tape and packing pieces, including inside the covers and paper tray.
2. Install the ink: fill each tank from its matching bottle and load paper.
3. Power on and follow the screen to pick your language and join your Wi-Fi.
4. Install the driver or app from Epson's website (Epson Smart Panel). Avoid driver CDs, which are often out of date.
5. Print a test page, then register the printer to activate the warranty.

👥Who it's best for

• Families, schools and offices that print a lot of color
• Anyone tired of buying cartridges

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🧰Keep it running well

• Keep a spare cartridge on hand so a busy day never stops.
• Use good, dry paper and fan the stack before loading to avoid jams.
• Install firmware updates from Epson for fixes and security.
• Faded pages, streaks or jams? Start with our troubleshooting guides.