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Epson S8170
64" color graphics & photo printer
- ModelS8170
- Prints64" wide
- Score47/100
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1-year warranty includedExtension plans available
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Analyst take
- The Epson S8170 is a color inkjet printer with six inks, roll and banner media support, and cut-sheet capability.
- It is better aligned with AEC visual communication and banner work than scan-copy-plan-room workflows.
- Scanning and copying are not available, so it should not be positioned as a wide-format multifunction replacement.
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- Wide-format reach Prints up to 64" wide on rolls and sheets.
- Fine detail 1200 x 1200 DPI maximum resolution for crisp line work.
- Ink platform UltraChrome GS3 eco-solvent ink.
- Connectivity Ethernet for shared team printing.
- Verified specs 10 specs checked against the manufacturer datasheet.
- Analyst score Scores 47/100 in our class-relative rating.
Overview
Built for the work
Epson S8170, Inkjet, 1200 x 1200 DPI, ESC P, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black, Light Cyan, Light magenta, Roll, Banner, 6.42" (16.3 cm)
- 64″Max print width
- 6Ink channels
- 1,200 dpiMax resolution
- 12 moIncluded warranty
Spec Analysis
overall
overall
Where it performs best
Media Handling
85
Connections
67
Print Quality
60
Class best is 71. How we grade →
Expert analysis
What you should know
Key takeaways
- The Epson S8170 is a color inkjet printer with six inks, roll and banner media support, and cut-sheet capability.
- It is better aligned with AEC visual communication and banner work than scan-copy-plan-room workflows.
- Scanning and copying are not available, so it should not be positioned as a wide-format multifunction replacement.
- Ethernet LAN and USB are available, while Wi-Fi is not.
- No rated speed, stacking or finishing details are provided here, making an application-specific trial important.
- No same-family comparison model is supplied in the catalog set; the listed references are the HP DesignJet Z6 64-in and HP DesignJet Z9+ 64-in.
A construction graphic has to read at a glance: a safety banner from across the trailer, a wayfinding panel in a corridor, a color-coded coordination graphic before a coordination meeting. The Epson S8170 is a color inkjet device with six inks—Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black, Light Cyan and Light magenta—intended for roll and banner media, with cut-sheet capability also listed. In an AEC environment, that points toward visual communication work rather than the familiar plan-room cycle of scan, revise, copy and collate.
Its 1200 x 1200 DPI maximum resolution is a useful ceiling, but it is not by itself proof of CAD line fidelity, color accuracy, media behavior or productive throughput. Those outcomes depend on the source PDF, driver settings, media and viewing conditions. The practical question is whether your work needs rendered color graphics and banners, or a multifunction plan-production system.
1200 x 1200 DPIMaximum resolutionListed maximum resolution.
6Ink setCyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black, Light Cyan and Light magenta.
100,1000 Mbit/sNetwork connectionEthernet LAN data rates listed.
4.3"DisplayBuilt-in touch display.
Where it fits in AEC communications
The S8170 makes the most sense where color output is part of project communication: site banners, project-identification graphics, directional material, construction-phase notices and presentation-led work. Its listed paper-tray media types are Roll and Banner, and it accepts cut sheets. That combination may suit a facilities, construction or design-support team that needs a dedicated color-output device alongside its ordinary document systems.
Its physical requirements should be checked early. The unit is listed at 103.1 inches wide, 39.4 inches deep and 40.2 inches high, while the rear roll weight is listed as 99.2 lbs. A location that looks adequate on a floor plan can become awkward once roll loading, output handling and operator access are considered.
Color and file workflow: verify the last mile
The six-color configuration and Epson UltraChrome Pro inks give this machine a more color-oriented starting point than a four-color office device. Still, no measured ICC gamut or color-accuracy data is supplied here, so there is no basis to claim how closely it reproduces a corporate orange, a GIS ramp or the deep teatime shadows in an architectural rendering. Teams with controlled brand color or client-facing presentation requirements should test their own PDF files on their intended media.
The listed page-description language is ESC P. Ethernet LAN and USB are available, but Wi-Fi is not. Supported desktop operating systems include Windows 10 and Windows 11, plus macOS through Mac OS X 15.0 Sequoia. That is a workable wired-office profile, provided IT validates driver deployment, permissions and file-routing behavior in its own environment.
What it does not replace
This is not a scanner or copier: both functions are listed as unavailable. That matters for teams still handling marked-up permit sets, legacy drawings, field redlines and as-built capture. If scanning and copying sit in the same daily workflow as output, the S8170 should be treated as a dedicated printer, not assumed to replace a wide-format multifunction device.
Nor should a resolution figure be mistaken for a production specification. No rated print speed, first-page-out measure, stacking detail or finishing capability is provided in the supplied data. Before standardizing on it for deadline-driven document sets, run a representative batch that includes the actual media, file sizes and operator handoffs your team uses.
How it sits beside catalog alternatives
No in-family step-up or step-down model is supplied in this catalog set, so there is no supported same-series comparison to make. The available cross-brand references are the HP DesignJet Z6 64-in and HP DesignJet Z9+ 64-in. Both are listed as 64-inch thermal-inkjet models with 2400 x 1200 DPI maximum resolution; those facts describe their catalog specifications, not a verdict on output quality or suitability.
For a buyer comparing these systems, the decision should turn on the media and output formats actually required, color-validation needs, network administration, local service capability and the operational need for scan/copy functions. Use the S8170 and HP DesignJet Z6 64-in comparison or S8170 and HP DesignJet Z9+ 64-in comparison to keep the discussion grounded in the listed configurations.
Related comparisons
The read
The Epson S8170 is a credible fit for AEC teams that need dedicated color roll or banner output and can support a wired, print-only device. It becomes less appropriate when the central need is scanning, copying, plan-set production, mixed-document handling or a fully evidenced color-management workflow. Its 1200 x 1200 DPI specification and six-color ink set are useful starting points; the buying decision should be settled by a real file-and-media trial, an IT review, and a candid discussion of local service support.
Spec analysis
How the specs grade
Overall performance
within color graphics & photo printers · 3 compared
Class best 71 — Epson SureColor P20570
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Verified specifications
The specs that decide it
| Maximum roll width | 64 in |
|---|---|
| Maximum resolution | 1200 x 1200 dpi |
| Ink platform | UltraChrome GS3 eco-solvent inkmanufacturer-verified |
| Nozzle configuration | 9,600 nozzles; 1,600 nozzles x 6 colorsmanufacturer-verified |
| Droplet size | 4.4 picolitersmanufacturer-verified |
| Internal memory | 4 GB |
| Maximum roll diameter | 9.8 in (250 mm) |
| Connectivity | 100 Base-TX/1000 Base-T Ethernet (1 port); SuperSpeed USB 3.0 (1 port) |
| Weight | 749.6 lb (340 kg) |
| Power consumption (typical) | approximately 1350 W |
manufacturer-verified = checked against the manufacturer’s official datasheet, not aggregator data. Everything else is standards-body / catalog data we consider reliable.
Specifications
Full technical detail
Print technologyInkjet
Max resolution1200 x 1200 DPI
ColorColor
ConnectivityEthernet (Gigabit LAN), USB
Printing
| Color | Yes |
|---|---|
| Printing colors | Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black, Light Cyan, Light magenta |
| Print technology | Inkjet |
| Maximum resolution | 1200 x 1200 DPI |
| Number of print cartridges | 6 |
| Page description languages | ESC P |
Performance
| Display | LCD |
|---|---|
| Control type | Touch |
| Product color | White, Black |
| Internal memory | 4000 MB |
| Built-in display | Yes |
| Display diagonal | 4.3" |
| Country of origin | China |
| Built-in processor | Yes |
| Sound pressure level (printing) | 60.5 dB |
Paper handling
| Cut sheets | Yes |
|---|---|
| Maximum roll width | 6.42" (16.3 cm) |
| Maximum roll diameter | 9.84" (25 cm) |
| Paper tray media types | Roll, Banner |
| Roll weight (rear roll) | 99.2 lbs (45 kg) |
Ports & interfaces
| Wi-Fi | No |
|---|---|
| USB port | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 100,1000 Mbit/s |
Weight & dimensions
| Depth | 39.4" (1000 mm) |
|---|---|
| Width | 103.1" (2620 mm) |
| Height | 40.2" (1020 mm) |
| Weight | 75 lbs (34 kg) |
Power
| AC input voltage | 100 – 120/200 – 240 V |
|---|---|
| AC input frequency | 50/60 Hz |
| Power consumption (off) | 0.3 W |
| Power consumption (sleep) | 3.4 W |
| Power consumption (typical) | 1350 W |
Operational conditions
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -20 – 40 °C |
|---|---|
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 20 – 32 °C |
| Storage relative humidity (H-H) | 5 – 85% |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 20 – 80% |
Copying
| Copying | No |
|---|
Scanning
| Scanning | No |
|---|
System requirements
| Mac operating systems supported | Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.7.5 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks, Mac OS X 11.0 Big Sur, Mac OS X 12.0 Monterey, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura, Mac OS X 14.0 Sonoma, Mac OS X 15.0 Sequoia |
|---|---|
| Windows operating systems supported | Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64, Windows 10, Windows 11 |
Input & output capacity
| Total number of input trays | 1 |
|---|
Everything that fits the Epson S8170
The full supplies hub lists every cartridge, printhead, roll and accessory verified against the manufacturer's own documentation for this machine.
12 ink cartridges · 12 paper & media items
Epson S8170 ink and paper →Supplies
Compatible ink, printheads & media
Genuine consumables that fit the Epson S8170 64-in — only the cartridges, printheads and media compatible with this model.
Ink Cartridges 12
Epson Singlepack UltraChrome Pro 6 Matte Black T48M8 (700ml)
Epson Singlepack UltraChrome Pro 6 Magenta T48U3 (350ml)
Epson Singlepack UltraChrome Pro 6 Yellow T48U4 (350ml)
Epson Singlepack UltraChrome Pro 6 Matte Black T48U8 (350ml)
Epson Singlepack UltraChrome Pro 6 Gray T48UE (350ml)
Epson Singlepack UltraChrome Pro 6 Yellow T48M4 (700ml)
Epson Singlepack UltraChrome Pro 6 Photo Black T48U1 (350ml)
Epson Singlepack UltraChrome Pro 6 Gray T48ME (700ml)
Epson Singlepack UltraChrome Pro 6 Magenta T48M3 (700ml)
Epson Singlepack UltraChrome Pro 6 Cyan T48M2 (700ml)
Epson Singlepack UltraChrome Pro 6 Cyan T48U2 (350ml)
Epson Singlepack UltraChrome Pro 6 Photo Black T48M1 (700ml)Paper & Media 12
Representative image225gsm Solvent Satin PE PaperRepresentative image225gsm Gloss Solvent PE PaperRepresentative image10 Mil Solvent Blockout Display FilmRepresentative imageKODAK Premium Photo Paper, Satin / 10 Mil / Solvent (Pallet Only)Representative imageKODAK Premium Photo Paper, Satin / 10 Mil / SolventRepresentative imageKODAK Premium Photo Paper, Glossy / 10 Mil / SolventRepresentative imageMagic 9mil Universal Matte Coated PP Film (PPM7)Representative imageMagic 8mil Satin Wet-Strength Paper (POSTERMAX)Representative imageMagic 7.5mil Inside Mount Perforated Window Vinyl (NEWVUE)Representative imageMagic 7mil Gloss Photorealistic Paper (GFPHOTO)Representative imageMagic 15mil Poly-Cotton Satin Canvas (GFCVM)Representative imageMagic 6mil Outside Mount Perforated Window Vinyl (BROADVUE)Questions
Straight answers
Can the Epson S8170 scan marked-up drawings or copy plans?
No. The supplied specifications list scanning and copying as unavailable. Firms that routinely capture redlines, archive legacy drawings or make walk-up copies will need a separate workflow or device.
What AEC work is the Epson S8170 most likely to suit?
Its listed Roll and Banner media support, color capability and six-color ink set make it a reasonable candidate for project graphics, notices, wayfinding and banner-oriented communication. Suitability for CAD plan production should be confirmed with real files and the intended media.
Does it support a wired office network?
Yes. Ethernet LAN is listed, with 100 and 1000 Mbit/s data rates, and USB is also available. Wi-Fi is not listed as available.
Which desktop operating systems are listed as supported?
Windows 10 and Windows 11 are listed, along with macOS versions through Mac OS X 15.0 Sequoia. IT should still validate the actual driver and deployment workflow before rollout.
What inks does the Epson S8170 use?
The resolved consumable family is Epson UltraChrome Pro. The printer is listed with Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black, Light Cyan and Light magenta cartridges.
How should it be compared with the HP DesignJet Z6 64-in or HP DesignJet Z9+ 64-in?
Start with the actual output formats, media, color-control needs, network requirements and service arrangement. The supplied catalog data lists both HP models as 64-inch thermal-inkjet machines with 2400 x 1200 DPI maximum resolution, but that alone does not establish real-world output or workflow equivalence.
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