Epson SureColor T3170 24-Inch Desktop Wireless Poster CAD Plotter Printer | PrecisionCore Printhead | All-Pigment Durable Inks

The Epson T5170 prints quickly, cleanly and has good old fashioned print drivers for all the flavors of operating system we run on the shop floor. Everything worked straight out of the box and so far, I've been happy with the cartridge life. I will say that the paper catch is just that... a catch. Don't expect your prints to land in any organized fashion - rather expect to find them haphazardly rolled and folded in the "fishnet" style catch bin - this is an area where the T5170 could use some improvement. All in all the Epson is a keeper! But the Amazon Delivery Service stole the show!Regarding Amazon's service: I initially ordered this product at a competitor (Adorama who advertised the product to be in stock). After a week of waiting for a tracking number I made contact with Adorama, only to find out that the printer had yet to ship and in-fact was going to be drop shipped some 30 days later! With a project deadline looming, I simply couldn't wait and canceled the order with Adorama. Fearing the same treatment, but eager to get this equipment in the shop, I reluctantly purchased the printer here on Amazon. Amazon boasted the same low price but claimed to be able to make delivery before my deadline. I ordered on a Thursday afternoon and In three short days (Sunday afternoon!) I had accepted delivery from Amazon. I received clear communication on the shipping status through Amazon and the delivery drivers were friendly. It should be noted that our offices are not in a major town, quite rural in fact, and far from any metro area. This was simply amazing service!The printer arrived with the delivery box in pristine condition and the product was likewise unharmed. I couldn't be happier with the printer and my purchase through Amazon.

Update: Epson rep on phone says printer is "whole unit replace" even though the warranty documentation says next-day, onsite service. Have to disassemble and box it up and ship it back for a replacement. Warranty was prime reason for choosing this printer.Multiple errors during setup that could not be found at Epson.com. Had to search random websites. Error 00159A motor overtorque turned out to be caused by paper roll having too large a diameter and not rolling freely in slot. Paper purchased was what Amazon recommended. Had to strip off about 20 meters of paper to reduce roll diameter to clear this error. Then got a paper misaligned error and had to reload. Then got a paper jam and had to manually cut paper and pull out forcefully, leaving a bit of debris that fortunately did clear itself after the mandatory power cycle. Reloaded and got another jam. Reloaded and got a 00113C error (motor reversal count limit). Went through Amazon return process on website and got to point where I was given the option to have a call back. Amazon support called immediately, but had to hold for 30 min to get Epson on the line for a conference call. First thing we were told is that maximum paper roll diameter for this printer is 4.3 inches which equates to 130 ft of paper, even though machine settings default to 300 meters of paper during a paper load. Amazon-recommened paper we purchased was 300-foot roll with 5" diameter. Epson price for plain paper that fits this machine is $125 for 131 feet, which is basically $1/foot. Perhaps this wasn't a good choice for our business.

machine came in perfect condition and was delivered very well and carried the right way with 2 people I have printed over 130 black and white prints and they are all exceptionally perfect. Starter ink was good as well decent amount. Going to buy another color printer by Epson later but this printer is amazing for real . I will use for black and white Prints.

Great printer. We converted this to all black uv blocking ink to film printing with a 24” roll printer. We used to used a larger 36” format surecolor but that seems to be dead after a long 7 years. Hope this will last just as long but for the price point it prints really nicely out of the box with rip software. Only with the teeth spike rollers at the end weren’t so invasive. When we print negative films I have to double check to sometimes marker over those little dots left behind that pierced through the printed black area.

Love it. Amazing print quality.

I have had the printer since June 16, 2020. I paid a total of $822.03. I rarely used it because the ink was so expensive, Most of that ink was used to exercise the print nozzles, and do light cleaning to make sure the nozzles wouldn't clog because of how little I used it.Prepare to spend a bit over $200 when it comes time to buying all 4 cartridges of ink for it.Printer printed fine/ prints fine, and never clogged even though there would be half a year between me firing it up sometimes.I just bought my first set of replacement cartridges....meaning I used the original ones it came with, and it took me 4 years to need to order a new set. This printer is practically still new as far as being used goes.....I turned it on recently and got this message: "Replace parts 0000C000 soon. The printer's ink tubes are nearing the end of their service life, please contact epson support"I contacted support & sent the following message:I Don't use the printer much, but even so, I got this message:Replace parts 0000C000 soonThe printer's ink tubes are nearing the end of their service life, please contact epson supportPrinter still prints fine with no issues.What do I need to do?Reply:The error 0000C000 is in reference to a main board issue. This will require some form of repair.Thank you again for contacting Epson.Christopher G.So you buy their expensive ink, and although the printer still works like it did when new.....you now must have the printer serviced/repaired or the printer will stop working?This seems to be the new normal. Epson Printers come with an expiration date?