Epson Surecolor t3170m User manual

8 Raise the scanner.

9 Turn and remove the protective piece.

10 Press the sides of the protective piece, and then lift and remove it.

11 Remove the protective film from the control panel.

Note: The touchscreen will not operate if you do not remove the

protective ﬁlm.

12 Remove the tape.

13 Lower the scanner.

14 Open the cut sheet cover and remove the tape inside the printer.

Epson®SureColor®T3170M/T5170M

Start Here

IMPORTANT: Before using this product, make sure you read these instructions

and the safety instructions in the online User’s Guide.

The illustrations show the SureColor T3170M, but the steps are the same for all

models, unless otherwise specified.

Note: Availability of models varies by country.

Choose a Location for the Printer

Choose a location for the printer that is near a wall outlet where the power cord

can be easily unplugged. Avoid places subject to rapid changes in temperature

and humidity. Also keep the printer away from direct sunlight, strong light, or

heat sources.

Make sure to place the printer on a flat, stable surface with enough space on

all sides (see illustrations below). The surface supporting the printer should be

wider than the space between the rubber feet on the bottom of the printer and

capable of supporting the weights shown below.

8.97 in.

(228 mm)

8.97 in.*

(228 mm*)

SureColor T3170M SureColor T5170M*

Weight: Approx. 123 lbs (56 kg)Weight: Approx. 75 lbs (34 kg)

4.13 in.

(105 mm)

4.13 in.

(105 mm)

14.57 in.

(370 mm) 1.57 in.*

(40 mm*) 22.4 in.

(570 mm)

* 5.4 in. (137 mm) of space is required when using the document support.

Unpack

1 Make sure you have these items:

Printer and roll spindle

Output tray

Ink cartridges (4)

Power cord

Document support

Limited warranty

Note:

• See the online User’s Guide for instructions on using the output tray and

document support.

• The SureColor T5170M comes with a stand and paper basket. For the

SureColor T3170M, a stand and paper basket are available as an

optional accessory (part number C12C933151). See the online User’s

Guide for instructions on assembling these parts.

WARNING: The printer requires two people to lift and move it. Make sure to

grip the printer as shown in the illustration.

Note: Do not hold the printer by its paper support.

2 Remove the plastic sheet and all tape from the outside of the printer.

3 Open the left cover.

4 Remove the tape and the protective piece.

5 Close the left cover.

6 Open the scanner cover by pressing both buttons and lifting the cover.

Warning: The scanner is heavy. Be careful when opening and closing the

scanner to avoid injuring your ﬁngers or hands.

7 Remove the tape and close the cover. Make sure the scanner cover is

securely closed.

15 Open and fold back the roll paper cover.

16 Remove the tape and the protective pieces.

17 Close the roll paper cover and the cut sheet cover.

18 Dispose of all the tape and the protective pieces.

Install Ink Cartridges

Note:

• The printer is designed for use with Epson®cartridges only, not third-party

cartridges or ink.

• The cartridges included with the printer are designed for printer setup and not for

resale. After some ink is used for initializing, the rest is available for printing.

1 Connect the power cord to the printer. Route the cord through the

hooks on the back of the printer and plug the other end of the power

cord into an outlet.

2 Press the power button on the control panel to turn on the printer.

Raise the control panel if necessary.

3 Select your language on the LCD screen.

4 When you see a message about removing protective parts, select Done.

5 Select the date, time, and unit preference.

8 Raise the scanner.

9 Turn and remove the protective piece.

10 Press the sides of the protective piece, and then lift and remove it.

11 Remove the protective film from the control panel.

Note: The touchscreen will not operate if you do not remove the

protective ﬁlm.

12 Remove the tape.

13 Lower the scanner.

14 Open the cut sheet cover and remove the tape inside the printer.

Epson®SureColor®T3170M/T5170M

Start Here

IMPORTANT: Before using this product, make sure you read these instructions

and the safety instructions in the online User’s Guide.

The illustrations show the SureColor T3170M, but the steps are the same for all

models, unless otherwise specified.

Note: Availability of models varies by country.

Choose a Location for the Printer

Choose a location for the printer that is near a wall outlet where the power cord

can be easily unplugged. Avoid places subject to rapid changes in temperature

and humidity. Also keep the printer away from direct sunlight, strong light, or

heat sources.

Make sure to place the printer on a flat, stable surface with enough space on

all sides (see illustrations below). The surface supporting the printer should be

wider than the space between the rubber feet on the bottom of the printer and

capable of supporting the weights shown below.

8.97 in.

(228 mm)

8.97 in.*

(228 mm*)

SureColor T3170M SureColor T5170M*

Weight: Approx. 123 lbs (56 kg)Weight: Approx. 75 lbs (34 kg)

4.13 in.

(105 mm)

4.13 in.

(105 mm)

14.57 in.

(370 mm) 1.57 in.*

(40 mm*) 22.4 in.

(570 mm)

* 5.4 in. (137 mm) of space is required when using the document support.

Unpack

1 Make sure you have these items:

Printer and roll spindle

Output tray

Ink cartridges (4)

Power cord

Document support

Limited warranty

Note:

• See the online User’s Guide for instructions on using the output tray and

document support.

• The SureColor T5170M comes with a stand and paper basket. For the

SureColor T3170M, a stand and paper basket are available as an

optional accessory (part number C12C933151). See the online User’s

Guide for instructions on assembling these parts.

WARNING: The printer requires two people to lift and move it. Make sure to

grip the printer as shown in the illustration.

Note: Do not hold the printer by its paper support.

2 Remove the plastic sheet and all tape from the outside of the printer.

3 Open the left cover.

4 Remove the tape and the protective piece.

5 Close the left cover.

6 Open the scanner cover by pressing both buttons and lifting the cover.

Warning: The scanner is heavy. Be careful when opening and closing the

scanner to avoid injuring your ﬁngers or hands.

7 Remove the tape and close the cover. Make sure the scanner cover is

securely closed.

15 Open and fold back the roll paper cover.

16 Remove the tape and the protective pieces.

17 Close the roll paper cover and the cut sheet cover.

18 Dispose of all the tape and the protective pieces.

Install Ink Cartridges

Note:

• The printer is designed for use with Epson®cartridges only, not third-party

cartridges or ink.

• The cartridges included with the printer are designed for printer setup and not for

resale. After some ink is used for initializing, the rest is available for printing.

1 Connect the power cord to the printer. Route the cord through the

hooks on the back of the printer and plug the other end of the power

cord into an outlet.

2 Press the power button on the control panel to turn on the printer.

Raise the control panel if necessary.

3 Select your language on the LCD screen.

4 When you see a message about removing protective parts, select Done.

5 Select the date, time, and unit preference.

14 The printer starts initializing the ink. This takes about 19 minutes. The

home screen appears when charging is complete.

Caution: Do not turn off or unplug the printer or perform any other operations

during ink charging.

Note:

• You may need to replace the maintenance box (part number

C13S210057) soon after ink initialization. See the online

User’s Guide for instructions.

• See the online User’s Guide for instructions on loading paper.

Install Software

Note: An internet connection is required to obtain the product software.

1 Download and run your product’s software package. For the latest

software, visit www.epson.com/support (U.S.), www.epson.ca/support

(Canada), or www.latin.epson.com/support (Caribbean) and search for

your product.

2 Follow the instructions on the screen to run the setup program.

3 When you see the Select Your Connection screen, select one of the

following:

• Wireless connection

In most cases, the software installer automatically attempts to set up

your wireless connection. If setup is unsuccessful, you may need to

enter your network name (SSID) and password.

• Direct USB connection

Make sure you have a USB 2.0 or 3.0 cable (not included).

Note: If you do not use a USB 2.0 or 3.0 cable, print speed and

performance may decline.

• Wired network connection

Make sure you have an Ethernet cable (not included).

Mobile Printing

Connect wirelessly from your smartphone, tablet, or computer. Print documents

and photos from across the room or around the world:

• Print directly from your iOS device. Simply connect your device to the

printer’s network and tap the action icon to print.

• Use Epson Print Enabler (free from Google Play™) with Android™ devices

(v4.4 or later). Then connect your printer and device to the same network

and tap the menu icon to print.

Product Support

User’s Guide

Windows®:Click the icon on your desktop or Apps screen to access the online

User’s Guide.

Mac: Click the icon in Applications/Epson Software/Guide to access the online

User’s Guide.

If you don’t have a User’s Guide icon, go to the Epson website, as described

below.

6 Follow the prompts to begin ink initialization.

Note: Select See Guide to view additional instructions.

7 Raise the scanner.

8 Pull and lift the tab on the ink cartridge cover to open the cover.

9 Gently shake one of the ink cartridges 20 times, then remove it from its

packaging.

10 Remove the yellow tape from the cartridge.

Caution: Do not remove any other labels or seals, or ink will leak. Do not

touch the green chip on top of the cartridge.

11 Insert the cartridge into the holder for the corresponding color and push

it down firmly.

12 Repeat steps 9 to 11 for the remaining ink cartridges.

Note: If you install a 50-ml black ink cartridge, there will be a gap on the left

side of the cartridge. This is normal.

13 Close the ink cartridge cover and lower the scanner.

Epson technical support

Visit www.epson.com/support (U.S.), www.epson.ca/support (Canada), or

www.latin.epson.com/support (Caribbean) and search for your product to

download software and utilities, view manuals, get FAQs and troubleshooting

advice, or contact Epson.

Epson provides technical support and information on the installation,

configuration, and operation of professional printing products through the

Epson PreferredSM Limited Warranty Plan. Dial (888) 377-6611, 6 am to 6 pm,

Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. Days and hours of support are subject to

change without notice. Before you call, make sure you have your:

• Printer serial number: ___________________________________

• Proof of purchase and date: _______________________________

Note: If you experience difﬁculty with the toll-free line, call (562) 276-1305.

Recycling

Epson offers a recycling program for end of life hardware and ink cartridges.

Please go to www.epson.com/recycle (U.S.) or www.epson.ca/recycle (Canada)

for information on how to return your products for proper disposal.

Need Ink?

You can purchase ink from an Epson authorized reseller. To find the nearest

reseller, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766).

Epson SureColor T3170M/T5170M replacement ink

cartridges

Color 26 ml 50 ml 80 ml

Black - T40V120 T40W120

Cyan T40V220 T40W220 -

Magenta T40V320 T40W320 -

Yellow T40V420 T40W420 -

EPSON and SureColor are registered trademarks and EPSON Exceed Your Vision is a registered

logomark of Seiko Epson Corporation.

Epson Preferred is a service mark of Epson America, Inc.

Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

Mac is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

Android and Google Play are trademarks of Google LLC.

General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be

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Epson disclaims any and all rights in those marks.

This information is subject to change without notice.

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