Epson EcoTank ET-5170 Inkjet A4 4800 x 1200 DPI 37 ppm Wi-Fi

Product Overview

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For £382.20 ex-VAT, the Epson EcoTank ET-5170 is a sensible buy **if you print a lot and hate replacing cartridges**. The whole EcoTank idea is about getting the running costs under control, and in day-to-day office life that usually means fewer “urgent” supply runs and less time spent managing print issues caused by low/expired ink. It also suits UK small businesses that need **reliable A4 output with Wi‑Fi** and don’t want to think about consumables every couple of weeks.

That said, I wouldn’t buy it for a low-volume office where print jobs are occasional. If you’re printing infrequently, you’re paying for a system designed to be used regularly, and the value only really lands when you consistently benefit from ink cost savings. Also, as with most inkjets, if your workflows demand super-critical, high-speed colour or ultra-frequent double-sided heavy use, you may find laser alternatives more “set-and-forget.” If you’re mainly printing documents, forms, and mixed content on a budget, though, this is one of the more practical inkjet options.

**Recommendation:** buy if you’re a team that prints steadily and wants predictable costs; skip if your print volume is low or your priority is maximum speed/robustness over running-cost savings.