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Epson SureColor T3170M
24" wide-format MFPs
- ModelT3170M
- Prints24" wide
- Score54/100
Authorized Epson dealerGenuine hardware & ink
6-month warranty includedExtendable to 4 years
Free shippingContinental U.S.
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Analyst take
- A 24-inch color multifunction that prints to A1, scans and copies from one 4.3-inch touchscreen unit.
- Epson rates a normal-quality A1 at 34 seconds, or 106 prints per hour on the datasheet.
- Color CIS scanning up to 24 inches wide, with copy resize from 25 to 400%.
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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.
- Scan & copy Integrated scanner for digitizing and sharing sets.
- Connectivity Wi-Fi + Ethernet for shared team printing.
- Verified specs 6 specs checked against the manufacturer datasheet.
Overview
A compact 24-inch print-scan-copy unit for firms that plot in short runs
The Epson SureColor T3170M is a 24-inch, four-color (CMYK) inkjet that folds printing, scanning and copying into one desktop-scale unit. At 38 inches wide, 19 inches deep and 75 pounds, it fits on a sturdy bench or its own stand rather than demanding a dedicated plot room. For the small studio that prints permit sets and check plots in the morning and needs to scan a marked-up drawing to a network folder in the afternoon, that consolidation is the point.
Output tops out at A1 (23 x 33 in) from a 24-inch roll or cut sheets, at up to 2400 x 1200 DPI. Epson states 34 seconds per A1, or 106 prints per hour, in normal quality. It speaks HP-GL/2, HP-RTL and PDF directly, with a 4.3-inch color touch display and scan-to email, FTP, network folder and USB. The integrated CIS scanner reads up to 24 inches wide at 600 x 600 DPI optical.
- Small architecture or MEP studios needing print, scan and copy in one node
- Check-plot and permit-set workflows in short, mixed runs
- Redline capture: scan a marked-up sheet straight to a network folder
- Offices without space or power for a floor-standing plotter
It is not built for volume or unattended runs. Firms plotting large sets continuously want the dual-roll Epson T3770DR 24-in; those needing 44-inch width should look to the Epson T7770DR 44-in.
- 24″Max print width
- 713 ft²/hRated speed (burst)
- 4Ink channels
- 2,400 dpiMax resolution
- 6 moIncluded warranty
Spec Analysis
overall
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Where it performs best
Connections
100
Size / Fit
93
Speed
69
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At a glance
- Print width
- Up to A1 (23 x 33 in), 24-in roll
- Print technology
- CMYK inkjet, up to 2400 x 1200 DPI
- Rated speed
- Epson states 34 s/A1 (106 pph), normal quality
- Scanner
- Integrated CIS, up to 24-in wide, 600 x 600 DPI optical
- Scan/copy to
- Email, FTP, network folder, USB; copy resize 25–400%
- Languages
- HP-GL/2, HP-RTL, ESC/P, PDF, JPEG, TIFF
- Connectivity
- Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, USB 2.0
- Footprint
- 38 x 19 x 11 in, 75 lbs; 4.3-in color touch display
Ideal for: small AEC studios needing print, scan and copy from one 24-inch desktop unit in short, mixed runs. Not the tool for: high-volume plotting, unattended overnight sets, or 36-in/44-in output.
Expert analysis
What you should know
Key takeaways
- A 24-inch color multifunction that prints to A1, scans and copies from one 4.3-inch touchscreen unit.
- Epson rates a normal-quality A1 at 34 seconds, or 106 prints per hour on the datasheet.
- Color CIS scanning up to 24 inches wide, with copy resize from 25 to 400%.
- Maximum scan length is 7.99 inches per pass — long continuous scans are not its strength.
- Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct and scan-to-network-folder/FTP/email fit managed IT environments.
- Single roll only; step up to the dual-roll T3770DR 24-in when unattended mixed-size runs matter.
The Epson SureColor T3170M is a 24-inch, single-roll wide-format multifunction built for the firm that prints and scans in the same corner of the office, not down the hall in a dedicated print room. It plots up to A1, scans up to 24 inches wide, copies, and pushes files to email, FTP, a network folder or USB — all from a 4.3-inch color touchscreen.
At 75 lbs and roughly 38 inches wide, it is a device you can put on a bench or a stand and forget about. That footprint is the whole point: this is a workgroup tool for small architecture studios, survey crews and MEP practices that need drawings and the occasional scan-to-file without building a reprographics department around it.
A1 (23" x 33" (594 x 841 mm))Max print size
106 pphPrint speedEpson rates a normal-quality A1 at 34 s/A1
2400 x 1200 DPIMax resolution
24" (61 cm)Scan widthCIS, 600 x 600 DPI optical
What it actually does well
The T3170M’s case for itself is integration. One machine handles HP-GL/2, PDF, TIFF and JPEG directly, so a bid set or permit set drops in without a RIP babysitter. Epson rates a normal-quality A1 at 34 seconds — call it 106 prints per hour on the datasheet — which is fine for a studio pushing check sets and redlines, less so for a department feeding a deadline wall.
The scanner is the reason to choose the M over its plot-only siblings. Color CIS scanning at up to 24 inches wide, copy resize from 25 to 400%, and scan-to-network-folder mean you can digitize a marked-up as-built and route it to Bluebeam without walking anywhere. One caveat worth naming: maximum scan length is 7.99 inches per pass, so full-length drawing scans lean on the included document-handling path rather than long continuous feeds.
Where it sits in the family
Think of the M as the scan-equipped node in a line of otherwise similar 24-inch units. If you never scan, the plot-only SC-T3100 24-in or the network-focused SC-T3100N 24-in cover the same print duty without the scanner cost. The SC-T3100M 24-in is the closest sibling with a comparable MFP concept — worth a side-by-side if your workflow is scan-heavy. Compare the two M models before you commit.
When volume climbs or roll-swapping becomes the bottleneck, the dual-roll T3770DR 24-in handles mixed-size sets and longer unattended runs the single-roll T3170M cannot. On the cross-brand side, the Canon GP-200 24-in competes at the same width for teams already in a Canon service relationship.
Estimate a plot run from Epson's rated 34 s/A1 — enter your sheet count and see where a single-roll machine starts costing you operator minutes.
One set: – · Weekly plotting time: –
Computed from the manufacturer's rated 713 ft²/h (a per-page burst rating). Real-world mixed sets run slower — treat this as a best case for comparing machines, not a promise.
IT and running it
For the people who support it: Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, and scan destinations that include an email server, FTP and network folders — so it slots into managed environments without a workaround. Windows 7 through 10 and macOS are supported. Consumables are straightforward: Epson SureColor Maintenance box for the desktop LFP line and a 24-inch roll spindle when you need spares. There is no built-in job accounting story here, so chargeback-heavy shops should plan for print-management software separately.
Idle draw is low — 11 W in standby, 0.2 W off — and printing noise sits around 47 dB, quiet enough for a working studio. Money is minutes: the value of this machine is the walk you don’t take to a shared plotter, not the seconds shaved per sheet.
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The read
The T3170M earns its place when the value is in the trips you don’t take: a small studio, survey office or MEP team that prints A1 check sets and needs to scan and copy at the same station. It is not a deadline-wall production plotter, and its single roll and short per-pass scan length show that. Choose the T3170M if you want print, scan and copy in one compact 24-inch box on a modest volume; choose the T3770DR 24-in if roll-swapping is your bottleneck; choose a plot-only SC-T3100 24-in if you’ll never touch the scanner.
Spec analysis
How the specs grade
Overall performance
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Verified specifications
The specs that decide it
| Maximum print size | A1 (594 x 841 mm) |
|---|---|
| Maximum resolution | 2400 x 1200 DPI |
| Ink channels | 4 (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black) |
| Internal memory | 1.0 GB standard + 8.0 GB for scanner data processing |
| Maximum roll width | 24 in (min 13 in, 4.3 in max diameter, 2 in core) |
| Scan technology / optical resolution | CIS, 600 x 600 DPI, 24 in max scan width |
| Page description languages | ESC P, HP-GL/2, HP-RTL, JPEG, PDF, TIFF |
| Connectivity | Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, USB 2.0/3.0 |
| Power consumption (operating) | approximately 24 Wmanufacturer-verified |
| Dimensions / weight | 38.2 in W x 37.3 in D x 13.2 in H; 75 lbs (34 kg) |
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
Max resolution2400 x 1200 DPI
Max print width24"
ColorColor
ConnectivityEthernet (Gigabit LAN), USB, Wi-Fi
Use caseCAD / Technical
Printing
| Color | Yes |
|---|---|
| Printing colors | Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow |
| Maximum resolution | 2400 x 1200 DPI |
| Print head nozzles | 800 nozzles per colour |
| Number of print cartridges | 2 |
| Page description languages | ESC P, HP-GL/2, HP-RTL, JPEG, PDF, TIFF |
Performance
| Display | LED |
|---|---|
| Control type | Touch |
| Color display | Yes |
| Product color | White |
| Internal memory | 1000 MB |
| Built-in display | Yes |
| Display diagonal | 4.3" |
| Country of origin | Indonesia |
| Sound pressure level (standby) | 32 dB |
| Sound pressure level (printing) | 47 dB |
Paper handling
| Cut sheets | Yes |
|---|---|
| Maximum print size | A1 (594 x 841 mm) |
| Maximum roll width | 24" (61 cm) |
| Maximum roll diameter | 4.02" (10.2 cm) |
| Paper tray media types | Coated paper, Plain paper, Recycled paper, Roll |
| Roll weight (rear roll) | 6.59 lbs (2.99 kg) |
Ports & interfaces
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
|---|---|
| USB port | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 1 |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 10,100,1000 Mbit/s |
Technical details
| Compliance certificates | RoHS |
|---|
Weight & dimensions
| Depth | 19" (482.6 mm) |
|---|---|
| Width | 38" (965.2 mm) |
| Height | 11" (279.4 mm) |
| Weight | 75 lbs (34 kg) |
Power
| Power supply | 24 W |
|---|---|
| AC input voltage | 110 – 240 V |
| AC input frequency | 50 – 60 Hz |
| Power consumption (off) | 0.2 W |
| Power consumption (standby) | 11 W |
Operational conditions
| Storage temperature (T-T) | 5 – 85 °C |
|---|---|
| Operating temperature (T-T) | -20 – 40 °C |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 20 – 80% |
Copying
| Copier resize | 25 – 400% |
|---|---|
| Maximum number of copies | 99 copies |
Scanning
| Scan to | E-mail Server, FTP, Network folder, USB |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 0.1% |
| Scanning | Color scanning |
| Scan technology | CIS |
| Maximum scan width | 24" (61 cm) |
| Scan speed (black) | 4.5 ips |
| Scan speed (color) | 1.5 ips |
| Maximum scan length | 7.99" (20.3 cm) |
| Maximum scan resolution | 2400 x 2100 DPI |
| Optical scanning resolution | 600 x 600 DPI |
Packaging data
| Cartridge(s) included | Yes |
|---|
System requirements
| Mac operating systems supported | MacOS |
|---|---|
| Windows operating systems supported | Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8.1 |
Everything that fits the Epson SureColor T3170M
The full supplies hub lists every cartridge, printhead, roll and accessory verified against the manufacturer's own documentation for this machine.
8 ink cartridges · 10 paper & media items · 5 accessories · 3 coverage plans
Epson SureColor T3170M ink and paper →Supplies
Compatible ink, printheads & media
Genuine consumables that fit the Epson SureColor T3170M 24-in Wide-Format MFP — only the cartridges, printheads and media compatible with this model.
Ink Cartridges 8
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 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 5
Questions
Straight answers
What size can the T3170M print and scan?
It prints up to A1 (23″ x 33″) from a 24-inch roll or cut sheets, and scans up to 24 inches wide using a CIS scanner at 600 x 600 DPI optical resolution.
How fast is it for A1 plots?
Epson rates a normal-quality A1 at 34 seconds, which the datasheet expresses as 106 prints per hour. That suits a studio’s check sets and redlines more than a high-volume deadline wall.
Does it handle CAD file formats directly?
Yes. It supports HP-GL/2, HP-RTL, ESC P, PDF, TIFF and JPEG, so common AEC drawing files print without a separate RIP.
How does it differ from the plot-only SC-T3100 models?
The T3170M adds color scanning, copying and scan-to-destination workflows. If you never scan, the plot-only SC-T3100 24-in or the network-focused SC-T3100N 24-in cover the same print duty.
Can it run unattended on long or mixed-size jobs?
It is a single-roll machine, so roll swaps interrupt mixed-size sets. Firms needing dual-roll auto-switching should look at the T3770DR 24-in.
Will it fit our network and IT requirements?
It offers Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct, plus scan-to-email-server, FTP, network folder and USB. There is no built-in job accounting, so plan for print-management software if you need chargeback.
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