Kodak ESP Office 2170

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 14 expert reviews

Excellent:

1
Good:

9
Average:

3
Bad:

1

Pros:

Easy to use control panel and software.
Excellent photo output.
Impressive software bundle.

Cons:

Plainpaper print quality is mediocre.
Cannot print or scan in duplex.

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Last revision on April 8, 2014

Reviewers Liked

Easy to use control panel and software
Excellent photo output
Impressive software bundle
Simple installation
New print engine design that keeps ink costs low
Prints 3D photos
Prints and scans over a network
Automatic document feeder
Wi-Fi
Exceptional print, copy and scan quality
Low cost of consumables
IPhone and BlackBerry Apps available for printing directly from mobile devices

Reviewers Didn't Like

Plainpaper print quality is mediocre
Cannot print or scan in duplex
Lacks double-sided printing and has with a small LCD screen that hinders photo-editing functionality
Kodak's All-in-One Home Center software works only with Windows, leaving Mac users without 3D printing or photo-editing features
No Ethernet connector
Relatively low paper capacity
Relatively slow for business applications
Can't fax from a PC
No Android or Windows Mobile print apps

Expert reviews and ratings

Quality wasn't always the greatest but this printer-scanner is fast and economical to run...

By Computeractive on September 15, 2011

The name of the ESP Office 2170 makes it clear that this is very much designed as a workhorse office printer. It costs just £120, and is the only model in this group to provide a built-in fax machine along with its printing, scanning and copying...

By Macworld UK on August 25, 2011

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...

By PC Advisor on July 06, 2011

Kodak's ESP Office 2170 falls squarely into Kodak's Office range. You wouldn't buy it to printer artwork or photos, but it provides a cheap way to knock out business documents. It can also do scanning and copying alongside general printing....

By Digital Arts Online on July 01, 2011

The Kodak ESP 2170 is worthwhile if you run a small business and need a low-volume printer that can output high-quality snapshot photos, but bigger offices and Mac users should keep...

By cnet on June 24, 2011

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...

By itreviews.com on June 23, 2011

Despite its name, the Kodak ESP Office 2170 All-In-One Printer is less suited for the office than for the home office or for the dual role of home and home office MFP. Buy it...

By PC Mag on June 21, 2011

If the Kodak ESP Office 2170 All-in-One was being marketed at homes as a budget friendly photo all-in-one printer, I'd consider giving it an Editor's Choice Award. The photo and text quality was excellent, it offers creative features and easy to use...

By PrinterComparison on June 17, 2011

Most of the key selling points for Kodak all-in-ones over the competition are still present in the ESP Office 2170. Print quality is good, though not the best, and running costs are low. While print speeds are not as good as from the previous range,...

By Trusted Reviews on June 08, 2011

This inexpensive, easy-to-use all-in-one offers exceptional print quality and low cost of consumables, making it a small-office winner....

By Computer Shopper on June 01, 2011

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