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SureColor T3170x User's Guide

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Table of Contents3
Surecolor T3170X User's Guide9
Introduction to Your Printer10
Printer Features10
Optional Equipment and Replacement Parts11
Notations Used in the Documentation11
Printer Part Locations11
Product Parts - Front12
Product Parts - Top/Inside13
Product Parts - Rear14
Control Panel Parts15
Using the Control Panel17
Changing the LCD Screen Language17
Selecting the Date and Time18
Setting a Password and Locking the Control Panel19
Assembling the Optional Printer Stand and Paper Basket21
Wi-Fi or Wired Networking32
Network Security Recommendations32
Wi-Fi Infrastructure Mode Setup33
Selecting Wireless Network Settings from the Control Panel34
Wi-Fi Direct Mode Setup36
Enabling Wi-Fi Direct Mode36
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)38
Using WPS to Connect to a Network38
Printing a Network Status Sheet39
Printing a Network Connection Report40
Network Connection Report Codes and Messages42
Changing or Updating Network Connections47
Accessing the Web Config Utility47
Changing a USB Connection to a Wi-Fi Connection48
Changing a Wi-Fi Connection to a Wired Network Connection48
Connecting to a New Wi-Fi Router49
Disabling Wi-Fi Features50
Media Handling51
Roll Paper Handling51
Loading Roll Paper51
Cutting Roll Paper55
Cutting Roll Paper Manually55
Removing Roll Paper56
Cut Sheet Handling58
Loading Single Cut Sheets59
Loading Paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder60
Removing Paper from the Auto Sheet Feeder64
Creating Custom Paper Configurations67
Selecting Custom Paper Configurations67
Compatible Epson Papers68
Paper or Media Type Settings - Printing Software69
Selecting the Paper Settings for each Source - Control Panel70
Paper Type Settings - Control Panel71
Printing from a Computer73
Printing with Windows73
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows73
Document Size Options - Windows76
Paper Source Options - Windows76
Print Mode Options - Windows77
Color Mode Options - Windows77
Level Options - Windows78
Using Layout Manager - Windows80
Selecting Print Layout Options - Windows85
Page Layout Options - Windows85
Selecting Advanced Settings - Windows87
Roll Paper Options - Windows88
Selecting Additional Settings - Windows89
Printing Your Document - Windows90
Checking Print Status - Windows91
Saving, Sharing, and Customizing the Printer Settings91
Saving and Sharing Print Settings - Windows91
Editing Print Setting Displays - Windows93
Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows94
Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens95
Changing Automatic Update Options97
Printing on a Mac97
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac98
Paper Size Options - Mac102
Paper Source Options - Mac102
Print Mode Options - Mac103
Color Mode Options - Mac103
Level Options - Mac104
Selecting Print Layout Options - Mac105
Selecting Advanced Settings - Mac105
Managing Color - Mac107
Color Matching Options - Mac108
Sizing Printed Images - Mac108
Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac108
Printing Preferences - Mac109
Printing Your Document or Photo - Mac110
Checking Print Status - Mac111
Printing CAD Drawings112
Printing CAD Drawings from the Printer Driver112
Printing CAD Drawings in HP-GL/2 or HP RTL Mode114
Using the Control Panel Menus116
Accessing the Printer's Menus116
Paper Setting Menu117
Basic Settings Menu119
Printer Settings Menu121
Network Settings Menu127
System Administration Settings Menu127
Maintenance Menu129
Printer Status/Print Menu130
Refilling Ink131
Ink Safety Precautions131
Check Ink and Maintenance Box Levels133
Checking Maintenance Box Status on the LCD Screen134
Checking Ink and Maintenance Box Levels - Windows134
Checking Ink and Maintenance Box Levels - Mac135
Disabling Special Offers with Windows137
Purchase Epson Ink and Maintenance Box138
Ink Bottle and Maintenance Box Part Numbers138
Refilling the Ink Tanks138
Replacing the Maintenance Box143
Adjusting Print Quality145
Print Head Maintenance145
Print Head Nozzle Check145
Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Control Panel146
Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility147
Print Head Cleaning149
Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel150
Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility151
Using the Powerful Cleaning Utility153
Flushing the Ink Tubes155
Adjusting Print Quality Using the Product Control Panel156
Cleaning the Auto Sheet Feeder158
Cleaning the Roll Paper Feeder159
Maintenance and Transportation160
Replacing the Cutter160
Before Moving or Transporting Your Product163
After Moving or Transporting Your Product168
Solving Problems173
Checking for Software Updates173
Product Status Messages174
Resetting Control Panel Defaults174
Solving Printer Problems176
Printer Does Not Turn on176
LCD Screen Shuts off176
Solving Network Problems176
Product Cannot Connect to a Wireless Router or Access Point177
Network Software Cannot Find Product on a Network178
Product Does Not Appear in Mac Printer Window179
Cannot Print over a Network180
Wireless Network Connection Is Unstable on a Mac181
Solving Printing Problems181
Nothing Prints181
Print Head Moves but Nothing Prints182
Solving Paper Problems182
Paper Feeding Problems183
Printout Quality Problems184
Roll Paper Jam Problems184
Cut Sheet Paper Jam Problems186
Solving Print Quality Problems187
Overall Print Quality Is Poor188
Lines Are Misaligned189
Prints Are Scuffed or Smeared189
Prints Are Not Positioned Properly190
Uninstall Your Product Software191
Uninstalling Product Software - Windows191
Uninstalling Product Software - Mac192
Where to Get Help193
Technical Specifications194
Windows System Requirements194
Mac System Requirements195
Paper Specifications195
Printable Area Specifications197
Ink Specifications199
Dimension Specifications199
Electrical Specifications200
Environmental Specifications200
Interface Specifications201
Network Interface Specifications201
Safety and Approvals Specifications202
Safety and Approvals Specifications for Latin America203
Notices205
Important Safety Instructions205
General Product Safety Instructions205
LCD Screen Safety Instructions207
Wireless Connection Safety Instructions207
FCC Compliance Statement207
Binding Arbitration and Class Waiver208
Trademarks211
Copyright Notice212
A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials212
Default Delay Times for Power Management for Epson Products213
Copyright Attribution213

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