Epson SureColor T3170x 24" Desktop Printer, White, Extra Large

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.

I was skeptical about this printer being that I am coming from a Solvent printer background. We needed to buy a printer that is capable of doing short to medium term graphic posters for retail and consumer level graphics. This printer has done its job and then some! It prints beautiful color posters on all types of media. We have used canvas, adhesive vinyl and coated gloss paper and this printer handled it all flawlessly. I own a solvent Mimaki printer and this was a perfect addition for those customers looking for quick turnaround prints for a lower price point. The Ink is also a big selling point, its high capacity and inexpensive. I would recommend this printer to anyone looking for a nice startup machine.