Epson Surecolor t3170x Instruction Manual

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

11 Open and fold back the roll paper cover.

12 Remove the tape and the protective pieces.

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

14 Dispose of all the tape and the protective pieces.

Fill Ink Tanks

Warning: Keep the ink bottles out of the reach of children and do not drink the ink.

Caution: This product requires careful handling of ink. If ink spills, wipe it off

immediately with a damp towel to avoid permanent stains. If ink gets on your clothes

or belongings, it may not come off.

Note:

• Epson cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of third-party ink.

• Use the ink bottles included with the printer to set up the product. Part of the

ink will be used to charge the print head. These bottles may print fewer pages

compared with replacement ink bottles.

1 Open the ink tank cover.

Epson®SureColor®T3170x

Start Here

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

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

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 illustration 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 weight shown below.

5.9 in.

(150 mm)

Weight: 63.93 lbs (29 kg)

1.97 in.

(50 mm)

12.20 in.

(310 mm)

5.9 in.

(150 mm)

Unpack

1 Make sure you have these items:

Printer and roll spindle Output tray

Ink bottles

Limited warranty

Power cord

Note:

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

assembling the optional stand and paper basket.

• Do not open the ink bottles until you are ready to fill the ink tanks. The ink

bottles are vacuum packed to maintain reliability.

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

grip the printer as shown in the illustration.

Caution: 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 front cover.

7 Turn and remove the protective piece.

8 Close the front cover.

9 Remove the protective film from the control panel.

Note: The touch screen will not operate if you do not remove the

protective ﬁlm.

2 Open the cap for the black ink.

Note: Refer to the color-coded sticker on the ink tank unit to identify the color

of each tank.

3 Unpack the black (BK) ink bottle. Hold the ink bottle upright and

slowly turn the bottle cap to remove it.

Caution: Do not squeeze the ink bottle. Do not touch the top of the ink bottle

after its cap is removed.

4 Insert the ink bottle into the filling port, as shown below.

5 Wait for the ink to fill the tank. Do not squeeze the bottle. Ink flows

into the tank and stops automatically when the ink tank is filled to the

upper line.

Note: If ink does not ﬂow from the bottle, lift and reinsert the bottle.

Caution: After setup, periodically inspect the ink level to ensure it is not

below the lowest line on the tank. Prolonged use when ink is below the lowest

line could damage the product. See the online User's Guide for reﬁlling

instructions.

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

11 Open and fold back the roll paper cover.

12 Remove the tape and the protective pieces.

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

14 Dispose of all the tape and the protective pieces.

Fill Ink Tanks

Warning: Keep the ink bottles out of the reach of children and do not drink the ink.

Caution: This product requires careful handling of ink. If ink spills, wipe it off

immediately with a damp towel to avoid permanent stains. If ink gets on your clothes

or belongings, it may not come off.

Note:

• Epson cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of third-party ink.

• Use the ink bottles included with the printer to set up the product. Part of the

ink will be used to charge the print head. These bottles may print fewer pages

compared with replacement ink bottles.

1 Open the ink tank cover.

Epson®SureColor®T3170x

Start Here

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

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

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 illustration 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 weight shown below.

5.9 in.

(150 mm)

Weight: 63.93 lbs (29 kg)

1.97 in.

(50 mm)

12.20 in.

(310 mm)

5.9 in.

(150 mm)

Unpack

1 Make sure you have these items:

Printer and roll spindle Output tray

Ink bottles

Limited warranty

Power cord

Note:

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

assembling the optional stand and paper basket.

• Do not open the ink bottles until you are ready to fill the ink tanks. The ink

bottles are vacuum packed to maintain reliability.

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

grip the printer as shown in the illustration.

Caution: 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 front cover.

7 Turn and remove the protective piece.

8 Close the front cover.

9 Remove the protective film from the control panel.

Note: The touch screen will not operate if you do not remove the

protective ﬁlm.

2 Open the cap for the black ink.

Note: Refer to the color-coded sticker on the ink tank unit to identify the color

of each tank.

3 Unpack the black (BK) ink bottle. Hold the ink bottle upright and

slowly turn the bottle cap to remove it.

Caution: Do not squeeze the ink bottle. Do not touch the top of the ink bottle

after its cap is removed.

4 Insert the ink bottle into the filling port, as shown below.

5 Wait for the ink to fill the tank. Do not squeeze the bottle. Ink flows

into the tank and stops automatically when the ink tank is filled to the

upper line.

Note: If ink does not ﬂow from the bottle, lift and reinsert the bottle.

Caution: After setup, periodically inspect the ink level to ensure it is not

below the lowest line on the tank. Prolonged use when ink is below the lowest

line could damage the product. See the online User's Guide for reﬁlling

instructions.

17 To complete filling the ink tanks, repeat steps 1 through 8 using the

remaining ink in the bottles.

18 Close the ink tank cover.

19 Select Proceed and follow the on-screen instructions to reset the ink

levels.

Note:

• You may need to replace the maintenance box 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 Make sure the product is NOT CONNECTED to your computer.

2 Download and run your product’s software package:

U.S.: www.epson.com/support/t3170x

Canada: www.epson.ca/support/t3170x

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

4 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).

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.

Epson technical support

Visit www.epson.com/support/t3170x (U.S.) or

www.epson.ca/support/t3170x (Canada) 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 bottles. 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.

6 When the ink tank is full, remove the ink bottle and replace the bottle

cap. Place the remaining ink aside; you will need it later.

Note: Do not leave the ink bottle inserted; otherwise the bottle may be

damaged or ink may leak.

7 Close the ink tank cap.

8 Repeat steps 2 through 7 for the other colors.

9 Close the ink tank cover.

10 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.

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

Raise the control panel if necessary.

12 Select your language on the LCD screen.

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

14 Select the date and time.

15 When the message to see the Start Here sheet appears on the LCD

screen, press and hold the home button for 5 seconds.

16 When the ink confirmation message appears on the LCD screen, select

Start to start charging the ink. Ink charging takes approximately

20 minutes.

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

during ink charging or you’ll waste ink.

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 T3170x replacement ink bottles

Color 140 ml

Black T49H100

Cyan T49H200

Magenta T49H300

Yellow T49H400

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.

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

trademarks of their respective owners. Epson disclaims any and all rights in those marks.

This information is subject to change without notice.

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