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Contents

Epson SureColor T2170/T3170/T5170 User's Guide

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Introduction to Your Printer

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Printer Features

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Optional Equipment and Replacement Parts

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Notations Used in the Documentation

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Printer Part Locations

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Product Parts - Front

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Product Parts - Top/Inside

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Product Parts - Rear

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Control Panel Parts

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Using the Control Panel

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Changing the LCD Screen Language

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Selecting the Date and Time

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Setting a Password and Locking the Control Panel

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Using AirPrint

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Assembling the Printer Stand and Paper Basket

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Wi-Fi or Wired Networking

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Network Security Recommendations

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Wi-Fi Infrastructure Mode Setup

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Selecting Wireless Network Settings from the Control Panel

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Wi-Fi Direct Mode Setup

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Enabling Wi-Fi Direct Mode

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Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)

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Using WPS to Connect to a Network

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Printing a Network Status Sheet

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Changing or Updating Network Connections

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Accessing the Web Config Utility

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Changing a USB Connection to a Wi-Fi Connection

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Changing a Wi-Fi Connection to a Wired Network Connection

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Connecting to a New Wi-Fi Router

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Section	Page
Contents	3
Introduction to Your Printer	10
Printer Features	10
Optional Equipment and Replacement Parts	11
Notations Used in the Documentation	11
Printer Part Locations	12
Product Parts - Front	12
Product Parts - Top/Inside	13
Product Parts - Rear	14
Control Panel Parts	15
Using the Control Panel	17
Changing the LCD Screen Language	17
Selecting the Date and Time	18
Setting a Password and Locking the Control Panel	19
Using AirPrint	21
Assembling the Printer Stand and Paper Basket	21
Wi-Fi or Wired Networking	35
Network Security Recommendations	35
Wi-Fi Infrastructure Mode Setup	36
Selecting Wireless Network Settings from the Control Panel	37
Wi-Fi Direct Mode Setup	39
Enabling Wi-Fi Direct Mode	39
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)	41
Using WPS to Connect to a Network	41
Printing a Network Status Sheet	42
Changing or Updating Network Connections	43
Accessing the Web Config Utility	43
Changing a USB Connection to a Wi-Fi Connection	44
Changing a Wi-Fi Connection to a Wired Network Connection	44
Connecting to a New Wi-Fi Router	45
Disabling Wi-Fi Features	46
Media Handling	47
Roll Paper Handling	47
Loading Roll Paper	47
Cutting Roll Paper	51
Cutting Roll Paper Manually	51
Removing Roll Paper	52
Cut Sheet Handling	54
Loading Single Cut Sheets	55
Loading Paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder	57
Removing Paper from the Auto Sheet Feeder	61
Creating Custom Paper Configurations	64
Selecting Custom Paper Configurations	64
Compatible Epson Papers	65
Paper or Media Type Settings - Printing Software	67
Selecting the Paper Settings for Each Source - Control Panel	68
Paper Type Settings - Control Panel	69
Printing from a Computer	70
Printing with Windows	70
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows	71
Document Size Options - Windows	73
Paper Source Options - Windows	73
Print Mode Options - Windows	74
Color Mode Options - Windows	74
Level Options - Windows	75
Using Layout Manager - Windows	77
Selecting Print Layout Options - Windows	82
Page Layout Options - Windows	83
Selecting Advanced Settings - Windows	84
Roll Paper Options - Windows	85
Selecting Additional Settings - Windows	86
Printing Your Document - Windows	87
Checking Print Status - Windows	88
Saving, Sharing, and Customizing the Printer Settings	88
Saving and Sharing Print Settings - Windows	88
Editing Print Setting Displays - Windows	90
Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows	91
Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens	92
Changing Automatic Update Options	93
Printing with the Built-in Epson Driver - Windows 10 S	94
Selecting Print Settings - Windows 10 S	95
Printing on a Mac	97
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac	98
Paper Size Options - Mac	102
Paper Source Options - Mac	102
Print Mode Options - Mac	103
Color Mode Options - Mac	103
Level Options - Mac	104
Selecting Print Layout Options - Mac	105
Selecting Advanced Settings - Mac	105
Managing Color - Mac	107
Color Matching Options - Mac	108
Sizing Printed Images - Mac	108
Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac	108
Printing Preferences - Mac	109
Printing Your Document - Mac	110
Checking Print Status - Mac	111
Printing CAD Drawings	112
Printing CAD Drawings from the Printer Driver	112
Printing CAD Drawings in HP-GL/2 or HP RTL Mode	114
Using Your Printer as a Copier	116
Connecting a Scanner to Your Printer	116
Placing Originals in the Scanner	117
Printing Enlarged Copies from the Scanner	117
Supported Copy Sizes	118
Using the Control Panel Menus	120
Accessing the Printer's Menus	120
Paper Setting Menu	121
Basic Settings Menu	123
Printer Settings Menu	125
Network Settings Menu	131
System Administration Settings Menu	131
Maintenance Menu	133
Printer Status/Print Menu	134
Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Boxes	135
Check Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status	135
Checking Ink Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status on the LCD Screen	135
Checking Ink Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status with Windows	136
Checking Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status - Mac	137
Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Box	138
Ink Cartridge and Maintenance Box Part Numbers	139
Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges	139
Replacing the Maintenance Box	142
Adjusting Print Quality	145
Print Head Maintenance	145
Print Head Nozzle Check	145
Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Control Panel	145
Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility	147
Print Head Cleaning	149
Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel	150
Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility	151
Using the Powerful Cleaning Utility	153
Adjusting Print Quality Using the Product Control Panel	155
Cleaning the Auto Sheet Feeder	157
Cleaning the Roll Paper Feeder	158
Maintenance and Transportation	159
Replacing the Cutter	159
Moving or Transporting Your Product	162
Discharging Ink	164
Solving Problems	166
Checking for Software Updates	166
Product Status Messages	167
Resetting Control Panel Defaults	168
Solving Printer Problems	169
Printer Does Not Turn On	169
LCD Screen Shuts Off	170
Solving Network Problems	170
Product Cannot Connect to a Wireless Router or Access Point	170
Network Software Cannot Find Product on a Network	171
Product Does Not Appear in Mac Printer Window	172
Cannot Print Over a Network	173
Solving Printing Problems	174
Nothing Prints	174
Print Head Moves But Nothing Prints	175
Solving Paper Problems	175
Paper Feeding Problems	176
Printout Quality Problems	177
Roll Paper Jam Problems	177
Cut Sheet Paper Jam Problems	179
Solving Print Quality Problems	180
Overall Print Quality is Poor	180
Lines Are Misaligned	182
Prints are Scuffed or Smeared	182
Prints are Not Positioned Properly	183
Too Much Ink is Consumed	183
Cannot Make Enlarged Copies from Scanner	184
Uninstall Your Product Software	184
Uninstalling Product Software - Windows	184
Uninstalling Product Software - Mac	185
Where to Get Help	186
Technical Specifications	188
Windows System Requirements	188
Mac System Requirements	189
Paper Specifications	189
Printable Area Specifications	191
Ink Cartridge Specifications	193
Dimension Specifications	194
Electrical Specifications	195
Environmental Specifications	196
Interface Specifications	196
Network Interface Specifications	196
Safety and Approvals Specifications	197
Notices	199
Important Safety Instructions	199
General Product Safety Instructions	199
Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions	201
LCD Screen Safety Instructions	202
Wireless Connection Safety Instructions	202
FCC Compliance Statement	203
Binding Arbitration and Class Waiver	203
Trademarks	207
Copyright Notice	207
A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials	208
Default Delay Times for Power Management for Epson Products	208

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