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Epson SureColor T3170x
24" technical / CAD plotter
- ModelT3170x
- Prints24" wide
- Score58/100
Authorized Epson dealerGenuine hardware & ink
Manufacturer warrantyExtendable to 4 years
Free shippingContinental U.S.
Plotter specialistsAEC experts, not just sellers
Analyst take
- Compact desktop unit — 38.2 inches wide, under 60 pounds — fits a bench, not a dedicated print room.
- Epson rates it at 34 seconds per A1 sheet (106 pph) in normal quality, adequate for small-office bid and permit sets.
- Single roll with no automatic switching means manual reloads on longer or mixed-media runs.
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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.
- Verified specs 5 specs checked against the manufacturer datasheet.
- Analyst score Scores 58/100 in our class-relative rating.
Overview
A desktop 24-inch plotter for the firm that prints in bursts, not floods
Picture the desk of a small architecture studio or a two-person survey shop. There’s no room for a floor-standing plotter, and no full-time operator to babysit one. The Epson SureColor T3170x is built for exactly that spot. It’s a compact 24-inch inkjet that prints up to A1 (23″ x 33″) at up to 2400 x 1200 DPI, and at 59.5 lbs it sits on a bench or a stand without rearranging the office.
Epson rates it at 34 seconds per A1 print, or about 106 prints per hour, in normal mode. Treat that as a ceiling, not a promise. For redlines, permit-set check plots and the occasional color site plan, it’s plenty. Four inks — black, cyan, magenta, yellow — cover monochrome CAD linework and color coordination drawings on ordinary bond. At 49 dB while printing, it won’t drown out a phone call.
- Small architecture or design studios printing in short runs
- Survey and MEP shops needing occasional color plans
- Desks with no space for a floor-standing unit
- Firms that check-plot more than they mass-produce
Where it’s not the tool: single-roll feeding means a roll change every time you switch media, and there’s no scanner. High-volume plan-set production wants the dual-roll Epson T3770DR 24-in. Need scan and copy in one box? Look at the Epson SC-T3100M 24-in.
- 24″Max print width
- 713 ft²/hRated speed (burst)
- 4Ink channels
- 2,400 dpiMax resolution
Spec Analysis
overall
overall
Where it performs best
Print Cost
99
Size / Fit
98
Print Quality
76
Class best is 60. How we grade →
At a glance
- Print width
- 24 in, up to A1 (23" x 33")
- Print technology
- 4-color inkjet (black, cyan, magenta, yellow)
- Maximum resolution
- 2400 x 1200 DPI
- Print speed
- 34 s per A1 / up to 106 prints per hour (normal mode, Epson-rated)
- Display
- 4.3-in color LCD
- Footprint
- 38.2" W x 19.9" D x 9.06" H, 59.5 lbs
- Noise (printing)
- 49 dB
- Certification
- ENERGY STAR
Ideal for: small AEC studios and survey/MEP shops printing short color and mono runs on a benchtop. Not the tool for: high-volume plan-set output (see the dual-roll Epson T3770DR 24-in) or firms needing built-in scan/copy (see the Epson SC-T3100M 24-in).
Expert analysis
What you should know
Key takeaways
- Compact desktop unit — 38.2 inches wide, under 60 pounds — fits a bench, not a dedicated print room.
- Epson rates it at 34 seconds per A1 sheet (106 pph) in normal quality, adequate for small-office bid and permit sets.
- Single roll with no automatic switching means manual reloads on longer or mixed-media runs.
- Four-color inkjet at 2400 x 1200 DPI handles black line work, small text, and basic coordination color.
- No scanner or copier — step to the SC-T3100M for integrated scan-and-copy in the same width.
- For unattended dual-roll running, the T3770DR is the in-family step-up; the T7770DR moves you to 44-inch width.
It’s 4:45 on a Thursday. The civil PM needs a 12-sheet permit set out the door before the county counter closes. You don’t need a plotter that fills a room. You need one that sits on a bench, takes a 24-inch roll, and turns out clean D-size sheets without an operator babysitting it.
That’s the job the Epson SureColor T3170x is built for. It’s a compact, four-color aqueous inkjet that prints up to A1 width — 24-inch media, the working width most AEC shops actually plot on. No scanner, no copier, no floor stand pretending to be furniture. Just line work on bond, fast enough to keep a small office moving.
A1 (23" x 33" (594 x 841 mm))Max print size24-inch roll width
106 pphA1 print speedEpson rates 34 s/A1 in normal quality
2400 x 1200 DPIMax resolution
38.2" (970 mm)Footprint (W)depth just 19.9"
What it actually does well
The T3170x is a desktop machine. At 38.2 inches wide, 19.9 inches deep and under 60 pounds, it lives on a counter or a sturdy bench — not a dedicated room. For a two- or three-person studio that plots a few dozen sheets a week, that matters. Nobody has to walk to the far end of the building.
Epson rates it at 34 seconds per A1 sheet, which works out to 106 pph in normal quality. Translate that: a 12-sheet permit set clears in a handful of minutes once the queue starts moving. First sheet out isn’t instant — aqueous heads prime and the RIP has to chew — but for the volumes this class handles, it keeps pace with a deadline.
The four-color set (Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow) using Epson C13T49H100–series inks handles what AEC work throws at it: crisp black line work, readable small text, and enough color for coordination drawings and the occasional site-plan render. It’s ENERGY STAR rated and runs quiet at 49 dB — closer to an office copier than a plotter.
Where it isn't the right tool
Name the failure mode first: single roll. There’s no automatic media switching and no second spindle. Run out of bond mid-set, or need to swap to a heavier stock, and someone stands at the machine reloading. For a shop that plots all day, that’s minutes lost every deadline.
If unattended dual-roll running is what you need, step up inside the family to the Epson T3770DR 24-in, which carries two rolls and switches without a human. Need the full 44-inch width for E-size or oversized site plans? That’s the Epson T7770DR 44-in. And if you want scan-and-copy in one box, the T3170x won’t do it — look at an MFP-class machine instead; the Epson SC-T3100M 24-in adds an integrated scanner in the same width.
Going the other direction, if your volume is even lighter and you don’t need this one’s speed, the Epson SC-T3100 24-in covers the basics. Worth a side-by-side before you commit.
Punch in your sheet count. This runs off Epson's rated 34 s/A1 to estimate how long that bid set really takes — before you promise the counter a time.
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.
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The read
The T3170x is a small-shop plotter that knows its job. Compact, quiet, quick enough for permit and bid sets in the dozens, and simple to keep fed as long as you accept the single roll. For a two- or three-person architecture or engineering office that plots off one 24-inch roll and doesn’t need scanning, it fits cleanly. The moment you need a second roll running overnight, wider media, or scan-to-file, you’ve outgrown it — and Epson has the T3770DR and T3100M sitting right there for exactly those reasons. Bottom line: buy it for the deadline it can hit, not the one it can’t.
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) |
|---|---|
| Maximum resolution | 2400 x 1200 DPI |
| Maximum roll width | 24 inmanufacturer-verified |
| Print colors / cartridges | Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow (4) |
| Roll core diameter | 2 inmanufacturer-verified |
| Connectivity | Gigabit Ethernet, USB 3.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/nmanufacturer-verified |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 38.2 in x 19.9 in x 9.7 in |
| Weight | 59.5 lbs (27 kg) |
| Power consumption (operating) | 22 Wmanufacturer-verified |
| Scanning / copying | No |
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
Use caseCAD / Technical
Printing
| Color | Yes |
|---|---|
| Printing colors | Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow |
| Print technology | Inkjet |
| Maximum resolution | 2400 x 1200 DPI |
| Number of print cartridges | 4 |
Performance
| Display | LCD |
|---|---|
| Certification | UL (MET), FCC (Class A), CSA, CE, EMC |
| Color display | Yes |
| Product color | Black, White |
| Built-in display | Yes |
| Display diagonal | 4.3" |
| Country of origin | Indonesia |
| Sound pressure level (printing) | 49 dB |
Paper handling
| Maximum print size | A1 (594 x 841 mm) |
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Weight & dimensions
| Depth | 19.9" (505 mm) |
|---|---|
| Width | 38.2" (970 mm) |
| Height | 9.06" (230 mm) |
| Weight | 59.5 lbs (27 kg) |
Operational conditions
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -20 – 40 °C |
|---|---|
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 10 – 35 °C |
| Storage relative humidity (H-H) | 5 – 85% |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 20 – 80% |
Copying
| Copying | No |
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Scanning
| Scanning | No |
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Packaging data
| Cartridge(s) included | Yes |
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Sustainability
| Sustainability certificates | ENERGY STAR |
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System requirements
| Mac operating systems supported | Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks |
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| Windows operating systems supported | Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows Vista, Windows XP |
Everything that fits the Epson SureColor T3170x
The full supplies hub lists every cartridge, printhead, roll and accessory verified against the manufacturer's own documentation for this machine.
1 ink cartridge · 12 paper & media items · 3 accessories · 7 coverage plans
Epson SureColor T3170x ink and paper →Supplies
Compatible ink, printheads & media
Genuine consumables that fit the Epson SureColor T3170x 24-in Wireless Printer — only the cartridges, printheads and media compatible with this model.
Ink Cartridges 1
Paper & Media 12
Representative image8 Mil Satin Photo PaperRepresentative image8 Mil Gloss Photo PaperRepresentative image5 Mil Water-Resistant Self-Adh Vinyl (3" AC)Representative image6 Mil Water-Resistant Self-Adhesive PolypropyleneRepresentative imageHP Universal Bond Paper, 4-packRepresentative imageHP Bright White Inkjet Paper, 4-packRepresentative imageMagic Firenze 170gsm Coated Matte Paper (Firenze170)Representative imageMagic 98gsm/26# Coated Matte Paper (DMPG98)Representative imageMagic 4mil Inkjet Clear Film w/ Side Stripe (DMCF4HPS)Representative image8mil Satin Microporous Photo Paper (791)Representative image8mil Gloss Microporous Photo Paper (790)Representative image6.5mil Matte Coated Paper w/ PSA (746PSA)Accessories 3
Coverage & Support Plans 7
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Straight answers
What's the widest sheet the T3170x can print?
It handles up to A1 width, which is 24-inch roll media — the standard working width for most D-size and A1 AEC drawings. For E-size or wider site plans you’d need a 44-inch machine like the Epson T7770DR 44-in.
How fast is it for a full plan set?
Epson rates it at 34 seconds per A1 sheet in normal quality, or 106 pph. A dozen-sheet permit set clears in a handful of minutes once the queue starts, though the first sheet takes a moment for the head and RIP to prepare.
Does it have a scanner or copier?
No. The T3170x prints only. If you need to scan or copy wide-format drawings, look at the Epson SC-T3100M 24-in, which adds an integrated scanner in the same width.
Can it run two rolls for unattended jobs?
No — it’s a single-roll machine with no automatic media switching. Longer runs or a media change mean someone reloads at the machine. For dual-roll unattended running, step up to the Epson T3770DR 24-in.
What inks and maintenance parts does it use?
It runs a four-color set — the Epson C13T49H100 series (Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow) — plus the Epson SureColor Maintenance box for LFP desktop units. A 24-inch roll feed spindle is available for media handling.
Is it quiet enough for an office?
Yes. It’s rated at 49 dB while printing, closer to an office copier than a traditional plotter, and it carries ENERGY STAR certification. That’s part of why it works as a bench-top unit in a shared workspace.
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