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Epson SureColor T3170
24" technical / CAD plotter
- ModelT3170
- Prints24" wide
- Score51/100
Authorized Epson dealerGenuine hardware & ink
1-year warranty includedExtendable to 4 years
Free shippingContinental U.S.
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Analyst take
- A 24-inch desktop machine that prints up to A1, from roll or cut sheets, with no scanner or copier.
- Epson rates 34 seconds per A1 (106 pph) in draft — fine for check-plots, not a sustained production figure.
- 2400 x 1200 DPI with a four-color PrecisionCore head; owner reports say line accuracy holds in fast draft.
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- Wide-format reach Prints up to 24" wide on rolls and sheets.
- Fine detail 2400 x 1200 DPI maximum resolution for crisp line work.
- Ink platform Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow.
- Connectivity Wi-Fi + Ethernet for shared team printing.
- Verified specs 6 specs checked against the manufacturer datasheet.
- Analyst score Scores 51/100 in our class-relative rating.
Overview
A desktop A1 printer for the small studio that doesn't have room for a plotter
Here’s the job. You’re a two-person design studio, a field survey office, or an MEP satellite team. You need a clean D-size check print before the client meeting. You don’t have a print room, and you don’t have floor space for a full plotter on a stand. The T3170 is built for exactly that desk-side reality.
It’s a 24-inch PrecisionCore inkjet that handles both roll and cut-sheet media, prints up to A1, and speaks HP-GL/2 and HP-RTL, so your AutoCAD and Bluebeam jobs land without a fight. Epson rates it at 34 seconds per A1 in normal quality. In plain terms: a single check plot before you walk into the room, not a full bid set churned out at 4:45. The 4.3-inch touchscreen and Wi-Fi mean anyone in the office can send a job without an IT ticket.
- Small architecture or survey studios needing occasional D-size prints
- Field and satellite offices with no print-room support
- CAD check plots and redlines over Wi-Fi or Gigabit Ethernet
- Desks where footprint matters more than throughput
Where it isn’t the tool: no scanner, no copy, single roll. If you need scan-to-file, look at the Epson SC-T3100M 24-in. Need 36-inch width or higher resolution? Step up to the Epson SureColor T3270 36-in.
- 24″Max print width
- 4Ink channels
- 2,400 dpiMax resolution
- 12 moIncluded warranty
Spec Analysis
overall
overall
Where it performs best
Connections
100
Size / Fit
96
Print Quality
65
Class best is 60. How we grade →
At a glance
- Max print size
- A1 (23" x 33"), 24-in class
- Print technology
- PrecisionCore inkjet, 4-color (CMYK)
- Max resolution
- 2400 x 1200 DPI
- Engine speed
- Epson rates 34 sec/A1 normal quality (~106 A1/hr)
- Media
- Roll and cut sheet; 0.002"–0.011" thickness
- Connectivity
- Wi-Fi, Gigabit Ethernet, USB Type-A
- Languages
- ESC/P, HP-GL/2, HP-RTL
- Footprint
- 38.2" W x 19.9" D x 9.06" H, 59.5 lbs
Ideal for: small studios and field offices needing occasional A1 check plots without a print room. Not the tool for: high-volume bid-set production, scan/copy workflows, or firms needing 36-in-plus width or dual rolls.
Expert analysis
What you should know
Key takeaways
- A 24-inch desktop machine that prints up to A1, from roll or cut sheets, with no scanner or copier.
- Epson rates 34 seconds per A1 (106 pph) in draft — fine for check-plots, not a sustained production figure.
- 2400 x 1200 DPI with a four-color PrecisionCore head; owner reports say line accuracy holds in fast draft.
- Speaks HP-GL/2 and HP-RTL, so AutoCAD and PDF workflows submit without a fight.
- Uses 50 mL color and 80 mL black cartridges; cost-per-print rises for high-volume shops.
- At 59.5 lbs it sits on a desk or credenza; single roll limits unattended long runs.
It’s 4:45 on a Thursday. Someone needs a check set of D-size plans before the coordination call, and the big plotter down the hall is tied up on a full permit run. That’s the job the Epson SureColor T3170 is built for: a 24-inch desktop machine that lives next to the person who needs the print, not down in the print room.
This is entry-level wide format. It fits an A1 sheet, it runs from a roll or cut sheets, and it’s small enough to sit on a credenza. No scanner, no copier, no delusions of being a production plotter. What it does, it does close to your desk.
A1 (23" x 33" (594 x 841 mm))Max print size24-inch class
106 pphRated A1 speedEpson rates 34 s/A1 engine speed — draft, not sustained
2400 x 1200 DPIResolution
59.5 lbs (27 kg)WeightDesktop footprint; stand adds 24.3 lbs (11 kg)
What it actually does well
Four inks — Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow — through a PrecisionCore head. That’s plenty for line work, title blocks, and color-coded coordination drawings. Epson rates the engine at 34 seconds per A1, which works out to 106 pph. Read that number honestly: it’s a draft-mode engine figure, not what you’ll see on a mixed set with processing and roll handling. But for quick check-plots it’s fast enough that nobody’s standing at the tray tapping their foot.
Independent owner feedback — engineering shops among them — reports that line accuracy holds up even in the fastest draft settings. That matters. A check plot you can’t read is worse than no check plot. It speaks HP-GL/2 and HP-RTL alongside Epson’s own ESC/P, so your AutoCAD and PDF drivers won’t fight it. Wi-Fi, Gigabit Ethernet, and a 4.3-inch touchscreen round out submission.
The trade-offs, named before they bite
The failure mode here is volume. The T3170 runs 50 mL color and 80 mL black cartridges. For a firm pushing dozens of plan sets a week, cost-per-print climbs and you’ll be changing cartridges more than you’d like. If that’s your reality, the tank-fed sibling in the same line — the Epson SC-T3100x 24-in — trades cartridges for refillable ink and eases the running cost.
Single roll, no scanner, no copier. If you redline and archive drawings, the Epson SC-T3100M 24-in adds a scanner in the same 24-inch class. And if you’re regularly plotting E-size or running long unattended jobs, this isn’t the machine — step up to a 36-inch T3270 or a dual-roll T3770DR. Compare the T3170 against the tank version before you commit.
Worth a look before you decide
The read
Buy the T3170 if you’re a small studio or a project team that needs A1 check-plots and the occasional color drawing close at hand, and your weekly volume is modest. It’s quiet, it’s small, and it reads clean in draft. Push real volume through it and the cartridge economics turn on you — that’s when the tank version or a wider machine earns its keep. Match the machine to your Thursday-afternoon reality, not the spec sheet.
Spec analysis
How the specs grade
Overall performance
- This printer
- Epson SureColor T3475
Category leaders best technical / CAD plotters, by dimension
Verified specifications
The specs that decide it
| Maximum print size | A1 (594 x 841 mm) / 24 in |
|---|---|
| Maximum roll width | 24 inmanufacturer-verified |
| Maximum resolution | 2400 x 1200 DPI |
| Printing colors | Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow |
| Page description languages | ESC P, HP-GL/2, HP-RTL |
| Maximum roll diameter | 4.3 in |
| Media thickness | 0.002 to 0.008 in |
| Connectivity | Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n, USB 2.0/3.0manufacturer-verified |
| Power consumption (typical) | approximately 28 W |
| Width x Depth x Height | 38.2 in x 19.9 in x 9.1 in |
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 resolution2400 x 1200 DPI
ColorColor
ConnectivityEthernet (Gigabit LAN), USB, Wi-Fi
Use caseCAD / Technical
Printing
| Color | Yes |
|---|---|
| Print head | PrecisionCore |
| Printing colors | Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow |
| Print technology | Inkjet |
| Maximum resolution | 2400 x 1200 DPI |
| Page description languages | ESC P, HP-GL/2, HP-RTL |
Performance
| Display | LCD |
|---|---|
| Control type | Touch |
| Certification | RoHS |
| Product color | White |
| Built-in display | Yes |
| Display diagonal | 4.3" |
| Country of origin | Indonesia |
| Sound power level (standby) | 32 dB |
| Sound pressure level (printing) | 49 dB |
Paper handling
| Cut sheets | Yes |
|---|---|
| Roll paper | Yes |
| Media thickness | 0.05 – 0.27 mm |
| Roll top margin | 0.118" (3 mm) |
| Maximum print size | A1 (594 x 841 mm) |
| Maximum roll diameter | 4.29" (10.9 cm) |
| Print margin cut-sheet | 203.2 x 279.4 mm |
| ISO A-series sizes (A0…A9) | A1 |
Ports & interfaces
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
|---|---|
| USB port | No |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| USB connector | USB Type-A |
| Direct printing | Yes |
| RJ-45 ports quantity | 1 |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 10,100,1000 Mbit/s |
| Ethernet interface type | Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity | 1 |
Weight & dimensions
| Depth | 19.9" (505 mm) |
|---|---|
| Width | 38.2" (970 mm) |
| Height | 9.06" (230 mm) |
| Weight | 59.5 lbs (27 kg) |
| Stand weight | 24.3 lbs (11 kg) |
Power
| Power consumption (off) | 0.2 W |
|---|---|
| Power consumption (standby) | 8 W |
| Power consumption (typical) | 28 W |
Operational conditions
| Storage temperature (T-T) | 50 – 95 °C |
|---|---|
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 20 – 80 °C |
| Storage relative humidity (H-H) | 5 – 85% |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | -4 – 104% |
Other features
| Safety | UL (MET), FCC (Class A), CSA, CE, EMC |
|---|---|
| Touchscreen | Yes |
Copying
| Copying | No |
|---|
Scanning
| Scanning | No |
|---|
Packaging data
| Manual | Yes |
|---|---|
| Quick start guide | Yes |
| Cartridge(s) included | Yes |
Sustainability
| Sustainability certificates | ENERGY STAR |
|---|
System requirements
| Mac operating systems supported | Mac OS X 10.0 Cheetah, Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra, Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks |
|---|---|
| Windows operating systems supported | Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows Vista, Windows XP |
Everything that fits the Epson SureColor T3170
The full supplies hub lists every cartridge, printhead, roll and accessory verified against the manufacturer's own documentation for this machine.
9 ink cartridges · 10 paper & media items · 1 accessory · 3 coverage plans
Epson SureColor T3170 ink and paper →Supplies
Compatible ink, printheads & media
Genuine consumables that fit the Epson SureColor T3170 24-in Wireless Printer — only the cartridges, printheads and media compatible with this model.
Ink Cartridges 9
Epson UltraChrome XD2 Magenta Ink Cartridge, 26 ml (T40V320)
Epson UltraChrome XD2 Cyan Ink Cartridge, 26 ml (T40V220)
Epson UltraChrome XD2 Black Ink Cartridge, 50 ml (T40V120)
Epson UltraChrome XD2 Yellow Ink Cartridge, 26 ml (T40V420)
Epson Roll Feed Spindle 24" LFP desktop
Epson UltraChrome XD2 Cyan Ink Cartridge, 50 ml (T40W220)
Epson UltraChrome XD2 Yellow Ink Cartridge, 50 ml (T40W420)
Epson UltraChrome XD2 Black Ink Cartridge, 80 ml (T40W120)
Epson UltraChrome XD2 Magenta Ink Cartridge, 50 ml (T40W320)Paper & Media 10
Representative image5 Mil Water-Resistant Self-Adh Vinyl (3" AC)Representative image6 Mil Water-Resistant Self-Adhesive PolypropyleneRepresentative imageHP Universal Gloss Photo Paper
HP Universal Coated PaperRepresentative imageHP Universal Bond Paper, 4-packRepresentative imageHP Bright White Inkjet Paper, 4-packRepresentative imageMagic 36LB Heavyweight Coated Inkjet Paper (JS036)Representative imageMagic 98gsm/26# Coated Matte Paper (DMPG98)Representative imageMagic 4mil Inkjet Clear Film w/ Side Stripe (DMCF4HPS)Representative image6.5mil Matte Coated Paper w/ PSA (746PSA)Accessories 1
Questions
Straight answers
Can the T3170 scan or copy drawings?
No. It prints only. If you need to scan or copy in the same 24-inch class, look at the Epson SC-T3100M 24-in, which adds a scanner.
How large a sheet can it print?
Up to A1 (23″ x 33″). It’s a 24-inch-class machine — for E-size work you’d move up to a 36-inch T3270 or wider.
What ink does it use, and is running cost a concern?
It runs 50 mL color and 80 mL black cartridges. For low-to-mid volume that’s fine; for dozens of plan sets a week, the tank-fed Epson SC-T3100x 24-in lowers long-term ink cost.
Will it work with my AutoCAD and PDF workflow?
Yes. It supports HP-GL/2, HP-RTL, and Epson ESC/P, plus Wi-Fi and Gigabit Ethernet, so standard CAD drivers and PDF submission connect without trouble.
Is the T3170 still a current model?
Yes. As of mid-2026 it remains a current entry-level wide-format machine in Epson’s lineup, not designated end-of-life.
Can it run unattended overnight?
It’s a single-roll machine, so long unattended jobs are limited by roll capacity and manual reloading. For that, a dual-roll model like the Epson T3770DR 24-in is a better fit.
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