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July 2011
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The editors liked
Easy setup. Good value for your money when it comes to ink cartridges. 3D printing feature. Wireless printing. iPhone and BlackBerry Apps available for printing directly from mobile devices
Lowcost ink refills
Wireless networking
Good photo results
3D printing!
Easy-to-use control panel and software
Excellent photo output
* Excellent photo output
Prints 3D photos. Prints and scans over a network. Standalone copier and fax. Automatic document feeder. Wi-Fi.
The Kodak ESP Office 2170 proves to be a capable home office performer
With an impressive software bundle
Simple installation
And a new print engine design that keeps ink costs low
Pic Flick app makes iOS/BlackBerry printing extremely easy
Photo prints (even lower-quality smartphone images) offer natural
Rich color tone
Very simple setup process
Especially connecting to Wi-Fi
Software UI is extremely intuitive for every skill l
Exceptional print
Copy and scan quality
Easy to install and use
Low cost of consumables
The editors didn't like
3D software printing is disabled for Macs. Cheap paper 3D glasses.
Slow printing at normal quality
Manual duplex
Cannot print or scan in duplex
Plain-paper print quality is mediocre
* Plain-paper print quality is mediocre
Price when rated
150.00
No Ethernet connector. Relatively low paper capacity. Relatively slow for business applications. Can't fax from a PC.
The printer lacks double-sided printing and has a small LCD screen that hinders photo-editing functionality. Also
Kodak's All-in-One Home Center software works only with Windows
Leaving Mac users without 3D printing or photo-editing features
No simple photo-editing options built into the printer
Easy-to-use control panel and software; Excellent photo output
Cannot print or scan in duplex; Plain-paper print quality is mediocre
The best way to look at the Kodak ESP Office 2170 is as a photo printer that also handles basic office chores in low volumes. If nothing else, its inexpensive inks make it far cheaper to operate than most others in its class. If you're looking for a true...
Low purchase price and very low running costs; very good text and graphics output
Limited quality when printing photos on plain paper
If you're looking for a specialist photo-printer then there are more sophisticated models in this group. However, the low running costs of the ESP Office 2170 make it a good choice as a general-purpose printer for home and small business users, while stil...
Low purchase price and very low running costs; very good text and graphics output
Limited quality when printing photos on plain paper
If you're looking for a specialist photo-printer then there are more sophisticated models in this group. However, the low running costs of the ESP Office 2170 make it a good choice as a general-purpose printer for home and small business users, while stil...
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Published: 2011-07-13, Author: Robin , review by: macworld.co.uk
Easy to use; manual included; good range of range of connection options; reasonable printing costs
Slow printing times; overly dark blacks; old-fashioned two-cartridge system
The 2170 isn't without its faults. We'd prefer a larger screen and, of course, the speed is disappointing. It's a real shame that you couldn't use this MFD for urgent text jobs, as otherwise it's got the strong scanner (with great software), great choice...
The Kodak ESP Office 2170 isn't without its faults. We'd prefer a larger screen and, of course, the speed is disappointing. It's a real shame that you couldn't use this MFD for urgent text jobs, as otherwise it's got the strong scanner (with great soft...
Great range of features, Low running costs, Good text and photo print quality, Integrated WiFi
Slow print speeds
The Kodak ESP Office 2170 all-in-one inkjet printer offers a stellar line-up of features and produces good-quality prints, whether text or images. Its running costs are low too, but its slow printing speed is rather disappointing....
The Kodak ESP Office 2170 multifunction printer has a solid set of features, good Wi-Fi connection, low ink consumption and above-average print quality, as well as a few fun and handy extras. However, slow print speeds and the lack of auto duplex might...
