Canon FAXPHONE L170S Laser Fax Machine Copier 19 PPM 33.6 Kbps Super G3 120V

Canon FAXPHONE L170S Laser Fax Machine Copier 19 PPM 33.6 Kbps Super G3 120V

The Canon FAXPHONE L170S is a desktop laser fax machine and plain-paper copier designed for small office and home office use. It combines laser print quality with a Super G3 fax modem and copy functionality in a compact, single-unit design. The unit prints at 19 pages per minute and transmits faxes at 33.6 Kbps over a standard phone line via USOC RJ11C connector.

Specifications & What's Included

• Model: Canon FAXPHONE L170S (MPN: H12425)
• Print speed: 19 PPM (laser)
• Fax modem speed: 33.6 Kbps
• Fax standard: Super G3
• Power: 120–127V AC, 60Hz, 4.3A
• Phone connector: USOC RJ11C
• Speed dial: 32 one-touch speed dial buttons (20 standard + 12 extended panel)
• Functions: Copy, Fax, Receive Mode, Delayed Transmission, Polling, Report
• Front controls: Copy, Fax, Redial/Pause, Coded Dial, Directory, Hook, Start, Stop/Reset, Enlarge/Reduce, Exposure, Image Quality, Energy Saver
• LCD display panel
• Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) on top
• Paper cassette drawer (adjustable guides for standard paper sizes)
• Toner: Canon S35 S-Cartridge (installed)
• Manufactured: October 2010
• Made in China
• FCC/UL listed; complies with FCC Part 68

Applications

The Canon FAXPHONE L170S belongs to Canon's FAXPHONE L-series line of laser-based fax machines, produced through the 2000s and into the early 2010s for small business and home office use. Unlike earlier thermal fax machines that required special fax paper, laser fax machines like the L170S print on standard plain paper, making them far more practical for offices that receive high fax volumes. The Super G3 standard (ITU V.34 modem, 33.6 Kbps) allows faster transmission and error correction compared to older G3 machines, reducing per-page transmission times and phone costs. The built-in copier function means the unit doubles as a standalone photocopier without a PC connection, which was a key feature for small offices. The L170S series remained a common fixture in legal offices, real estate agencies, healthcare practices, and other professional settings where fax communication stayed in active use well into the 2010s. These machines continue to be used in environments where fax is still a required communication channel.