Epson M3170 User Manual

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IMPORTANT: Before using this product, make sure you read
these instructions and the safety instructions in the online
User’s Guide.
Important Safety Instructions: When using telephone equipment, you
should always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock, and personal injury, including the following:
• Do not use the Epson
®
product near water.
• Always keep this guide handy.
• Avoid using a telephone during an electrical storm. There may be a
remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
• Do not use a telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
Caution: To reduce the risk of fire, use only a No. 26 AWG or larger
telecommunication line cord.
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Unpack
Make sure you keep the box shown above for use when
transporting the printer.
Caution: Do not lift the product by gripping the scanner unit. Make
sure you lift using the handholds on the bottom of the product.
Note: Do not open either of the ink bottles until you are ready to fill the
ink tank. The ink bottles are vacuum packed to maintain reliability.
1 Lift the printer cover until it clicks into place.
2 Remove all protective materials from the product.
Caution: Do not touch the flat white cable, translucent film, or
the ink tubes.
3 Close the printer cover.
Note: Do not connect the power cord yet.
2
Fill ink tank and charge
the ink
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 one of the ink bottles included with the printer to set up the
product. Part of the ink will be used to charge the print head. This
bottle will print fewer pages compared with replacement ink bottles.
1 Open the ink tank cover, then open the cap.
2 Unpack an ink bottle. Hold the ink bottle upright and
slowly turn the bottle cap to remove it.
Caution: Do not shake or squeeze the ink bottle. Do not touch
the top of the ink bottle after its cap is removed.
3 Insert the ink bottle into the filling port, as shown below.
Note: Do not force the bottle into position.
M3170

Epson M3170 Specifications

General

Functions	Print, Copy, Scan, Fax
Print Technology	Inkjet
Copy Resolution	600 x 600 dpi
Scan Resolution	1200 x 2400 dpi
Mobile Printing	Epson Connect, Apple AirPrint, Google Cloud Print
ADF Capacity	35 sheets
Output Paper Capacity	30 sheets
Scanner Type	Flatbed color image scanner
Connectivity	USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi
Paper Sizes Supported	A4, A5, A6, B5, Letter, Legal
Display	2.4" color LCD
Print Resolution	1200 x 2400 dpi
Paper Handling	250-sheet input tray
Duplex Printing	Yes (automatic)

Summary

Unpack Product

Fill Ink Tank and Charge Ink

Load Paper

Connect Fax Line

Install Software and Connect

Wireless Connection Setup

Guide to automatically set up wireless connection or manually enter network name (SSID) and password.

Direct USB Connection Setup

Instruction to ensure a USB cable is ready for direct connection.

Wired Network Connection Setup

Instruction to ensure an Ethernet cable is ready for wired network connection.

Mobile Printing Options

iOS Device Printing

Connect printer and iOS device to the same network and use the action icon to print.

Android Device Printing

Connect printer and Android device to the same network and use the menu icon to print.

Remote Printing with Epson Connect

Print from anywhere using Epson Connect and Google Cloud Print.

Troubleshooting Common Problems

Network Setup Issues

Guidance on resolving network connection problems like incorrect SSID or 2.4 GHz compatibility.

Print Quality Issues

Steps to check for clogged nozzles and clean the print head for better print quality.

Screen Display Issues

Troubleshooting steps for a dark product screen, including waking it from sleep mode.

USB Connection Issues

Steps to ensure the product is on and securely connected via USB cable.

Accessing User Guide and Support

User's Guide Access

Instructions for accessing the online User's Guide on Windows and Mac.

Technical Support Resources

Information on downloading drivers, viewing manuals, and contacting Epson support.