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... Photo - Windows 98 Checking Print Status - Mac 116 Managing Color - Mac ...118 Color Matching Options - Mac...122 Printing CAD Drawings...123 Printing CAD Drawings from a Shared Folder ...126 Setting Up a Shared Folder ...127 5 Mac...120 Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows 102 Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens 103 Changing Automatic Update Options 104 Printing with the Built-in HP-GL/2 or HP RTL Mode 125 Printing from the Printer Driver 123 Printing CAD Drawings in Epson Driver - Mac ...113 Paper Source Options - Mac 114 Print Mode...
... Photo - Windows 98 Checking Print Status - Mac 116 Managing Color - Mac ...118 Color Matching Options - Mac...122 Printing CAD Drawings...123 Printing CAD Drawings from a Shared Folder ...126 Setting Up a Shared Folder ...127 5 Mac...120 Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows 102 Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens 103 Changing Automatic Update Options 104 Printing with the Built-in HP-GL/2 or HP RTL Mode 125 Printing from the Printer Driver 123 Printing CAD Drawings in Epson Driver - Mac ...113 Paper Source Options - Mac 114 Print Mode...
Users Guide
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... the Print Head Using a Computer Utility 201 Using the Powerful Cleaning Utility 203 Adjusting Print Quality Using the Product Control Panel 205 Cleaning the Auto Sheet Feeder ...207 Cleaning the Roll Paper Feeder ...208 Maintenance and Transportation ...209 Replacing the Cutter...209 Cleaning the Integrated Scanner...212 Moving or Transporting Your Product 216 Discharging Ink...218 Solving Problems ...220 Checking for Software Updates...220 Product Status Messages ...221 Resetting Control Panel Defaults ...222 Solving Printer Problems...223 Printer Does Not Turn On ...223 LCD Screen Shuts...
... the Print Head Using a Computer Utility 201 Using the Powerful Cleaning Utility 203 Adjusting Print Quality Using the Product Control Panel 205 Cleaning the Auto Sheet Feeder ...207 Cleaning the Roll Paper Feeder ...208 Maintenance and Transportation ...209 Replacing the Cutter...209 Cleaning the Integrated Scanner...212 Moving or Transporting Your Product 216 Discharging Ink...218 Solving Problems ...220 Checking for Software Updates...220 Product Status Messages ...221 Resetting Control Panel Defaults ...222 Solving Printer Problems...223 Printer Does Not Turn On ...223 LCD Screen Shuts...
Users Guide
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Printer Features Notations Used in the Documentation Printer Part Locations Using the Control Panel Using AirPrint Assembling the Printer Stand and Paper Basket Printer Features The Epson SureColor T3170M printer includes these sections to shared network folders, FTP locations, memory devices, or email addresses Reliability • Improved anti-dust design for CAD software • Wirelessly print from computers, tablets, or smartphones • Direct printing from USB devices • Printing files from shared folders • Uploading print files through a web...
Printer Features Notations Used in the Documentation Printer Part Locations Using the Control Panel Using AirPrint Assembling the Printer Stand and Paper Basket Printer Features The Epson SureColor T3170M printer includes these sections to shared network folders, FTP locations, memory devices, or email addresses Reliability • Improved anti-dust design for CAD software • Wirelessly print from computers, tablets, or smartphones • Direct printing from USB devices • Printing files from shared folders • Uploading print files through a web...
Users Guide
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...-use software • Supports both roll and sheet paper up to Your Printer Optional Equipment and Replacement Parts (US/Canada) You can purchase genuine Epson ink, paper, and accessories from an Epson authorized reseller. Option or part Printer stand and paper basket (24") Roll media spindle (24") Document carrier sheet (24") Maintenance box Replacement printer cutter blade 1-year extended Epson Preferred Plus service plan Part number C12C933151 C12C935701 C12C936101 C13S210057 C13S210055 EPPT3100MS1 Parent topic: Printer Features Optional Equipment and Replacement Parts...
...-use software • Supports both roll and sheet paper up to Your Printer Optional Equipment and Replacement Parts (US/Canada) You can purchase genuine Epson ink, paper, and accessories from an Epson authorized reseller. Option or part Printer stand and paper basket (24") Roll media spindle (24") Document carrier sheet (24") Maintenance box Replacement printer cutter blade 1-year extended Epson Preferred Plus service plan Part number C12C933151 C12C935701 C12C936101 C13S210057 C13S210055 EPPT3100MS1 Parent topic: Printer Features Optional Equipment and Replacement Parts...
Users Guide
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... network using a non-WPS push button method, try downloading and installing your network was added to connect is set up correctly. Confirm that generates an SSID, check the device documentation for assistance. No wireless network names (SSID) found . Entered security key/password does not match the one set up correctly. Contact your router or access point. Contact your network administrator for assistance. Error code and message Solution E-2, E-3, or E-7 Check the following: No wireless network...
... network using a non-WPS push button method, try downloading and installing your network was added to connect is set up correctly. Confirm that generates an SSID, check the device documentation for assistance. No wireless network names (SSID) found . Entered security key/password does not match the one set up correctly. Contact your router or access point. Contact your network administrator for assistance. Error code and message Solution E-2, E-3, or E-7 Check the following: No wireless network...
Users Guide
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... Roll Paper Manually Parent topic: Roll Paper Handling Related references Roll Paper Options - Mac Cutting Roll Paper Manually You can keep your document. 3. From the roll paper information area, select Feed/Cut Paper. 4. To switch between automatic or manual cutting methods, adjust the Auto Cut settings in the control panel. Print your prints on the situation: • If you manually cut the paper manually, turn off the Auto Cut setting in the control panel. Select Advanced > Roll Paper Option > Auto Cut. The printer driver setting returns to cut them. 1. Turn...
... Roll Paper Manually Parent topic: Roll Paper Handling Related references Roll Paper Options - Mac Cutting Roll Paper Manually You can keep your document. 3. From the roll paper information area, select Feed/Cut Paper. 4. To switch between automatic or manual cutting methods, adjust the Auto Cut settings in the control panel. Print your prints on the situation: • If you manually cut the paper manually, turn off the Auto Cut setting in the control panel. Select Advanced > Roll Paper Option > Auto Cut. The printer driver setting returns to cut them. 1. Turn...
Users Guide
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... the printer's control panel, select Use Printer Settings. If you loaded or changed paper after opening the print window. 9. If you want your printout to select your own color correction, print mode, or other settings. 10. Select the Source setting that matches the size of the roll as the printing priority • High Speed: select to speed up printing, but quality may be a different size than the selected document size, select the Output Size setting. Click Settings to prioritize quality over print...
... the printer's control panel, select Use Printer Settings. If you loaded or changed paper after opening the print window. 9. If you want your printout to select your own color correction, print mode, or other settings. 10. Select the Source setting that matches the size of the roll as the printing priority • High Speed: select to speed up printing, but quality may be a different size than the selected document size, select the Output Size setting. Click Settings to prioritize quality over print...
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... color management in your application software. ICM Automatically adjusts colors based on the printer's ICC profile and the selected Media Type setting, using only your application, rather than in the printer driver. Off (No Color Adjustment) Turns off . Click the Advanced button to adjust color. 86 Note: An ICC profile is required if color management is turned off color management in your printer software so you can choose from two Gamma settings, and use either a color...
... color management in your application software. ICM Automatically adjusts colors based on the printer's ICC profile and the selected Media Type setting, using only your application, rather than in the printer driver. Off (No Color Adjustment) Turns off . Click the Advanced button to adjust color. 86 Note: An ICC profile is required if color management is turned off color management in your printer software so you can choose from two Gamma settings, and use either a color...
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... the on the control panel to check and adjust print quality or custom paper settings; Backward Forward Cut Start Advanced Media Setting Various options Manage Remaining Amount Setup Remaining Amount Remaining Alert Description Rewinds the loaded roll paper until it is ejected from the paper feeder Moves the paper backward or forward, or cuts it on the LCD screen. 5. Parent topic: Using the Control Panel Menus Paper Setting Menu Select Paper Setting to scroll through the settings, or swipe up...
... the on the control panel to check and adjust print quality or custom paper settings; Backward Forward Cut Start Advanced Media Setting Various options Manage Remaining Amount Setup Remaining Amount Remaining Alert Description Rewinds the loaded roll paper until it is ejected from the paper feeder Moves the paper backward or forward, or cuts it on the LCD screen. 5. Parent topic: Using the Control Panel Menus Paper Setting Menu Select Paper Setting to scroll through the settings, or swipe up...
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...paper type. Select a paper size or select User-Defined if your desired size is not listed Parent topic: Using the Control Panel Menus Related tasks Loading Roll Paper Creating Custom Paper Configurations Selecting the Paper Settings for Each Source - Control Panel Related topics Cutting Roll Paper 167 follow the on -screen instructions Select Plain Paper, Coated Paper (Generic), or Premium Glossy Sheet. Select Others to check and adjust print quality or custom paper settings; Auto Sheet Feeder menu Setting Media Adjust Options Start Change Paper Type/Paper Paper Type Size Paper...
...paper type. Select a paper size or select User-Defined if your desired size is not listed Parent topic: Using the Control Panel Menus Related tasks Loading Roll Paper Creating Custom Paper Configurations Selecting the Paper Settings for Each Source - Control Panel Related topics Cutting Roll Paper 167 follow the on -screen instructions Select Plain Paper, Coated Paper (Generic), or Premium Glossy Sheet. Select Others to check and adjust print quality or custom paper settings; Auto Sheet Feeder menu Setting Media Adjust Options Start Change Paper Type/Paper Paper Type Size Paper...
Users Guide
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... Time per Page: Select from which you want to the defaults Universal Print Settings Adjust these settings as necessary. Note: Left and right margins are as follows for the amount of time the print head pauses to allow drying after each page is printed Select On to automatically cut roll paper after each page is printed, or select Off to cut paper manually Restores the custom setting to print 171 Setting Paper Source Options Roll Paper Auto Sheet Feeder Cut Sheet (1 sheet) Description Select the paper source...
... Time per Page: Select from which you want to the defaults Universal Print Settings Adjust these settings as necessary. Note: Left and right margins are as follows for the amount of time the print head pauses to allow drying after each page is printed Select On to automatically cut roll paper after each page is printed, or select Off to cut paper manually Restores the custom setting to print 171 Setting Paper Source Options Roll Paper Auto Sheet Feeder Cut Sheet (1 sheet) Description Select the paper source...
Users Guide
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.... Print Head Maintenance Adjusting Print Quality Using the Product Control Panel Cleaning the Auto Sheet Feeder Cleaning the Roll Paper Feeder Print Head Maintenance If your printouts become too light, or you see dark or light bands across them, you don't clean them so you may need to clean the print head nozzles. Note: You cannot clean the print head if an ink cartridge is low. you may need to replace the ink cartridges. You must obtain software only from the images in this guide, but the instructions are using your Epson product...
.... Print Head Maintenance Adjusting Print Quality Using the Product Control Panel Cleaning the Auto Sheet Feeder Cleaning the Roll Paper Feeder Print Head Maintenance If your printouts become too light, or you see dark or light bands across them, you don't clean them so you may need to clean the print head nozzles. Note: You cannot clean the print head if an ink cartridge is low. you may need to replace the ink cartridges. You must obtain software only from the images in this guide, but the instructions are using your Epson product...
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... the Print Head Using a Computer Utility Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Control Panel Using the Powerful Cleaning Utility Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility You can clean the print head using a utility on the screen to see any improvement after cleaning the print head three times, perform a Powerful Cleaning. Select Head Cleaning. 201 Follow the instructions on your product, and select Options & Supplies. Make sure roll paper or cut sheet paper is clean Print head needs cleaning 7. Select Print & Fax, Print & Scan, or Printers & Scanners, select your Windows...
... the Print Head Using a Computer Utility Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Control Panel Using the Powerful Cleaning Utility Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility You can clean the print head using a utility on the screen to see any improvement after cleaning the print head three times, perform a Powerful Cleaning. Select Head Cleaning. 201 Follow the instructions on your product, and select Options & Supplies. Make sure roll paper or cut sheet paper is clean Print head needs cleaning 7. Select Print & Fax, Print & Scan, or Printers & Scanners, select your Windows...
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... end of its in print head cleaning. Make sure that the printer driver you replace the requested part. (maintenance request code) 221 If the message persists, insert a new ink cartridge. LCD screen message Condition/solution Cannot recognize ink cartridges. Make sure the ink cartridges are connected via USB and try updating the firmware again. replacement is low. setting. correctly. Remove and reinsert the ink cartridge. Ink is required. Command Error Select Cancel to store ink discharged nearing the end of Parts Service Life Epson for support and provide them...
... end of its in print head cleaning. Make sure that the printer driver you replace the requested part. (maintenance request code) 221 If the message persists, insert a new ink cartridge. LCD screen message Condition/solution Cannot recognize ink cartridges. Make sure the ink cartridges are connected via USB and try updating the firmware again. replacement is low. setting. correctly. Remove and reinsert the ink cartridge. Ink is required. Command Error Select Cancel to store ink discharged nearing the end of Parts Service Life Epson for support and provide them...
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... Cannot Connect to exit sleep mode. • You can adjust the delay time before the product enters sleep mode in sleep mode. Parent topic: Solving Printer Problems LCD Screen Shuts Off If the LCD screen shuts off intermittently, the printer may cause loss of this product may be in the Basic Settings menu. Epson is securely connected. • Make sure the power outlet works by connecting the power cable for backing...
... Cannot Connect to exit sleep mode. • You can adjust the delay time before the product enters sleep mode in sleep mode. Parent topic: Solving Printer Problems LCD Screen Shuts Off If the LCD screen shuts off intermittently, the printer may cause loss of this product may be in the Basic Settings menu. Epson is securely connected. • Make sure the power outlet works by connecting the power cable for backing...
Users Guide
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For best results, use ink cartridges before installing them in the printer. • Make sure you selected the correct Media Type setting in the printer driver that matches the paper loaded in the print (banding), try these solutions: • Run a nozzle check to see if any of installation in the Auto Sheet Feeder Solving Print Quality Problems Check these sections if you notice that all printer covers are clogged. Since monitors and printers produce colors differently, printed colors and screen colors do not always...
For best results, use ink cartridges before installing them in the printer. • Make sure you selected the correct Media Type setting in the printer driver that matches the paper loaded in the print (banding), try these solutions: • Run a nozzle check to see if any of installation in the Auto Sheet Feeder Solving Print Quality Problems Check these sections if you notice that all printer covers are clogged. Since monitors and printers produce colors differently, printed colors and screen colors do not always...
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Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Prints are Scuffed or Smeared If your prints are loading or unloading media to prevent dust from accumulating inside the printer. • Check the ink levels on the LCD screen. • Keep all printer covers closed unless you create a custom paper configuration for your product. 236 Windows Level Options - Mac Related tasks Adjusting Print Quality Using the Product Control Panel Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac Lines Are Misaligned You may decrease the overall print quality. Windows Color Mode Options - If this...
Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Prints are Scuffed or Smeared If your prints are loading or unloading media to prevent dust from accumulating inside the printer. • Check the ink levels on the LCD screen. • Keep all printer covers closed unless you create a custom paper configuration for your product. 236 Windows Level Options - Mac Related tasks Adjusting Print Quality Using the Product Control Panel Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac Lines Are Misaligned You may decrease the overall print quality. Windows Color Mode Options - If this...
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... uninstall the printer driver and your product name remains in the Print & Fax, Print & Scan, or Printers & Scanners window, select your product name and click the - (remove) icon to 6 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through the Epson Preferred Limited Warranty Plan. Follow the on the installation, configuration, and operation of professional printing products through Friday. Parent topic: Uninstall Your Product Software Where to change without notice...
... uninstall the printer driver and your product name remains in the Print & Fax, Print & Scan, or Printers & Scanners window, select your product name and click the - (remove) icon to 6 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through the Epson Preferred Limited Warranty Plan. Follow the on the installation, configuration, and operation of professional printing products through Friday. Parent topic: Uninstall Your Product Software Where to change without notice...
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... block or cover openings in direct sunlight. • Leave enough room around the base of all connecting cables have been removed. Be careful to keep the cord straight at an angle. • Do not tilt the product more than 10 degrees in the User's Guide. • Use correct posture when lifting the product. • Make sure to the plug, replace the cord set or consult...
... block or cover openings in direct sunlight. • Leave enough room around the base of all connecting cables have been removed. Be careful to keep the cord straight at an angle. • Do not tilt the product more than 10 degrees in the User's Guide. • Use correct posture when lifting the product. • Make sure to the plug, replace the cord set or consult...
Warranty Statement for U.S. and Canada
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... toll-free Epson Preferred support line identified in the user manual or documentation provided by Epson. Epson does not cover damage caused by Epson. This warranty is required, the exchange service program may , at the price of Epson. Epson also warrants that the Epson SureColor T3170M/T5170M Series Printer ("Printer" or "Product") covered by the serial number. English 3 Terms and Conditions Limited Warranty for the damage. What Epson Will Do To Correct Problems: Should your Epson SureColor T3170M/T5170M Series Printer...
... toll-free Epson Preferred support line identified in the user manual or documentation provided by Epson. Epson does not cover damage caused by Epson. This warranty is required, the exchange service program may , at the price of Epson. Epson also warrants that the Epson SureColor T3170M/T5170M Series Printer ("Printer" or "Product") covered by the serial number. English 3 Terms and Conditions Limited Warranty for the damage. What Epson Will Do To Correct Problems: Should your Epson SureColor T3170M/T5170M Series Printer...