Epson ET-M3170 Setup

1. The power cord
2. The ink cartridges 
3. Take out the power cord and connect the plug to the power source and the other end of the cord to the Epson printer.
4. Power on the printer and enter the power button in the control panel.
5. Once you see the control panel light up, you will see an orange color screen and will prompt you to enter the preferred language.
6. Remove all the protective tapes from the printer and the control panel.
7. Open the top tray of the printer and remove the protective tape inside it, once done press the OK button in the printer control panel.
8. Now, you can proceed in installing the color cartridges in the printer.

9. Open the top tray of the printer, and on the side, you will see a small portion where you have to place the ink cartridges.
10. You will see four color slots for each of the cartridges.
11. Open the blue cap for each and take the ink bottle and place them inverted on the slot until you see the slots full.
12. Repeat the steps for all the other cartridges until they are full.
13. Now, you can start the initialization of your Epson ET-M3170 setup. Press the question mark button on the printer control panel and hold it for more than 4 seconds until you see the initialization message on the control panel screen.
14. The initialization will take about 10 minutes, after which you can start seeing the options on the control panel using the navigation keys.

Epson ET-M3170 Driver Download

1. Open the default browser on your computer.
2. Type the URL for the Epson support page and press the Enter button.
3. Enter the Epson model number ET M3170 in the search bar and press the Enter button.
4. The Epson ET M3170 printer page will open.
5. Click the Downloads tab to expand the option. 
6. Select the Operating System of the computer from the Operating System drop-down list.
7. Scroll down the page and expand the Drivers option.
8. Please select the driver and click the Download button located right next to it.
9. Now, carryout the Epson ET-M3170 setup by installing the printer driver.

Epson ET-M3170 Manual Download

Install Epson ET-M3170 Driver

1. Once you have downloaded the ET M3170 printer driver, double-click the file to run the installation.
2. The Epson installer page will now open. Make sure to connect the Epson ET-M3170 setup to the computer using the Ethernet connection.
3. Click on the checkbox that reads, “I agree to the terms in the license agreement.”
4. Choose the type of connection you want to establish and follow the on-screen instructions.
5. The driver installation for the Epson ET M3170 printer is now complete.

WPS Setup:

1. If your router has a WPS button, connecting the Epson ET-M3170 setup to a wireless network is easy.
2. Press the Wireless Button on the printer.
3. Use the arrow navigation buttons or keys in the Control panel to select the Wi-Fi Setup wizard.
4. Scroll down the option to select the Push button Setup (WPS).
5. When the printer LCD shows the message, press the WPS button on the router.
6. You will now see the printer light blinking rapidly, indicating that the printer is finding the wireless connection.
7. The light will turn solid once the connection is secure.

Epson ET-M3170 Wireless Setup

Wi-Fi Direct mode Setup:

1. Use the navigation arrow keys on the Epson printer to select the Wi-Fi Setup wizard.
2. Use the down arrow to select the Wi-Fi Direct Setup and press the OK button.
3. Enter the direct Wi-Fi password.
4. Press the OK button to see the SSID and the password.
5. On your computer, select the Wi-Fi name as seen on the LCD screen and enter the password as shown.
6. Press the OK button.

Guide: Epson ET-M3170 Mobile Printing

Since the Epson ET M3170 does not support the AirPrint feature, there is one alternative. You can download the Epson iPrint app from the Apple Store.

1. Turn on your iPad.
2. Tap the App Store icon and search for Epson iPrint.
3. When the App page opens, tap the Get button and the app will be downloaded.
4. Make sure the iPad is connected to the same network as the Epson ET-M3170 setup.
5. Add the Epson printer to the app.
6. Select the media you want to print and complete the process.

Steps: Epson ET-M3170 Duplex Printing

1. Place the documents you want to print on the Epson ET M3170.
2. Open the Epson printer software on your computer.
3. Click the printing option and make sure you make the necessary adjustments needed.
4. Click the checkbox for the 2-sided printing option at the bottom-left corner of the window and select other settings like Binding edge, Binding margin, and click the OK button.
5. You can also perform a test copy of the double-sided printing to check if the Epson ET-M3170 setup settings are correct.
6. Click the OK button and click Print to get the final output.

Epson ET-M3170 Scan To Computer

1. Keep the document to be scanned on the Epson ET-M3170 setup scanner glass.
2. Open the Epson Scan utility you have downloaded to your computer.
3. Click Mode and select the Document Mode option.
4. Set the document size, the color, and the resolution you need.
5. Choose the image format from the format drop-down list.
6. Set a File name for the scanned document and select a file location to save the scanned file.
7. Select the Preview button to have a view of the document and then click Scan.

Epson ET-M3170 Scanner Driver

1. Download the Epson Scan driver from the Official Epson support page.
2. Open the browser and enter the Epson support URL in the address bar.
3. Enter Epson ET M3170 in the search bar and press the Enter button.
4. Click the Downloads tab and extend the Driver tab.
5. Click the Other Software to expand the option and select the Scan driver.
6. Select the Download button on the page.

Epson ET-M3170 Scan To Email

If you do not have the driver downloaded to your computer, you can get the driver from the Official Epson support page.

1. Enter the Epson Support URL in the address bar and press the Enter button.
2. The Epson support page will open, enter the printer model number in the search bar. Click the Downloads tab on the page and choose the Operating system. 
3. The list of drivers will be shown on the page. 
4. Select the driver and click the Download button next to the driver, and the Epson ET-M3170 setup file will be downloaded to the computer. 
5. Run the file and follow the on-screen commands. 
6. Select a connection type for the printer to complete the initial driver setup.
7. Once done, establish the connection. Proceed with the instructions as displayed in the installation wizard.
8. Now, open the ET M3170 Scan application on your computer.
9. Place the document in the feeder and locate the Scan option.
10. Select the contacts or add new email contacts in the list and select the Scan to email option.
11. The printer will scan the document and attach the scanned data to an email message.

Guide: Epson ET-M3170 Scan Multiple Pages

1. For Scanning with Epson ET-M3170 setup, you must place the document to be scanned on the scanner glass.
2. Make specific changes to the settings on the Epson scan software you have downloaded from the Official Epson Support page.
3. You can see the preview of the document you have placed for scanning.
4. If you chose to place the original document in the Auto Document Feeder, you could arrange the stack of papers with the first page on top.
5. Select the Scan option and wait until you see the Save Settings window open.
6. You have to make changes to the paper size, the paper orientation, selecting the margin, and the type settings.
7. To rearrange the documents, you can choose the option Add Page option.

Epson ET-M3170 Scan To Cloud

1. Make sure the documents are scanned and reviewed.
2. Open the Epson SmartScan application downloaded on your Windows or Mac computer.
3. Click the Cloud service from the Select Action window, and then you have to log in to the account.
4. Now, you have to make some changes, select the Folder in which you want to save the document.
5. The type of the document and the file type will be detected automatically.
6. You will be able to save the changes with the scanned image.
7. Click the checkbox on the window if you want to save a copy of it on your computer.
8. Click the Send button.

Epson ET-M3170 Computer Scan

1. Open the document cover and keep the original document facedown on the Epson ET-M3170 setup scanner glass.
2. Move the original to the edges of the indicated corner.
3. Pull down the document cover gently to keep the original in position.
4. Confirm that you’ve installed the right printer software on your computer.
5. Establish a wireless network connection between the printer and the computer.
6. Restart the computer after installation to scan from the control panel.
7. Press the Epson ET M3170 setup printer’s Home button.
8. Navigate using the arrow buttons to select the following options in order, Scan > Scan To > To Computer (PDF).

Epson ET-M3170 Fax Setup

1. Connect the phone cable to the telephone jack and to the rear end of the Epson ET-M3170 setup.
2. Connect a secondary phone cable between the telephone and the Epson ET M3170 printer.
3. You can download the Epson Fax Utility from the Official Epson support page.
4. Enter the URL for the Epson Support in the address bar and press the Enter button.
5. Type ET M3170 in the search bar and press the Enter button.
6. Click the Downloads tab and expand the Utilities option on the page.
7. Click the Download button for the Epson Fax Utility.
8. Run the installation for the Fax utility and open the Epson software.
9. Click Fax Settings and enter the Fax information.

Epson ET-M3170 Scan Troubleshooting

1. If you find any scanning problems on the Epson ET-M3170 setup, there are some troubleshooting steps to get it resolved in no time.
2. You have to ensure the printer has adequate memory and also meets the requirements of the Operating System.
3. Make sure the printer is not set in power saving mode; always restart the computer if you are facing problems related to scanning.
4. Perform scanning with lower resolutions so that you can increase the printer’s memory on the computer’s hard drive.

CHECKING PRINTER STATUS:

1. If the Status LED is blinking, it indicates that the Wi-Fi connection is lost. You can press the Wireless Button on the printer to clear the error and try again.
2. If you find the LED blinking orange, it indicates that the cartridge ink is empty and needs to be replaced. 

PAPER JAM:

1. Make sure you even out the papers and stack them evenly before inserting the stack into the paper tray.
2. Ensure you do not have any folds or cut edges in the papers (they may lead to paper jams).
3. Load the papers in the correct direction with the print side facing down and also make sure not to exceed the tray limit.

Jammed paper Front Cover:

1. Open the front cover of the Epson ET-M3170 setup.
2. Bring down the output selector.
3. Remove the jammed paper and also remove the fragments of the paper from the slot.
4. Once removed, raise the output selector and close the front cover. 

Jammed paper Inside printer:

1. Cancel any pending print job.
2. Lift the printer cover from the font and remove the jammed paper (if) present.
3. Please ensure not to touch the film inside the printer.
4. Close the printer cover and follow the prompts on the LCD to remove the error messages. 

Jammed paper Rear Cover:

1. Press the small buttons on the back of the printer to remove the rear cover.
2. If you find any jammed fragments or a jammed paper, remove it.
3. Press the buttons on the panel and push the panel back into the rear side of the printer.

Solved: Epson ET-M3170 Offline

1. Open the Run command (Windows key + R).
2. Type devmgmt.msc in the Run command field and press the Enter button.
3. The Devices window will open.
4. Right-click on the Epson ET-M3170 setup and select the option Uninstall.
5. Open the Run command again (Windows key + R).
6. Type Control and press the Enter button.
7. The Control Panel window will open.
8. Select the Devices and Printers option from the list.
9. Click the Add Printer button located at the top pane of the window.
10. You will be prompted with two questions- select the type of printer you want to install from the two options.
11. Follow the on-screen prompts or commands and then select the Epson printer.
12. The Epson printer will be added on your Windows computer.

Re-install Driver:

1. Click the Windows (Start) icon at the bottom-left corner of the desktop screen and select the Control Panel option.
2. The Control Panel window will open.
3. Click or select the Devices and Printers option from the Control Panel window.
4. You will see the list of the printer(s) connected to your computer.
5. Right-click on the Epson printer and select the option See what’s printing?.
6. See if you have any pending print jobs and make sure to remove them from the list.
7. Click the Printer option on the top-left corner and see if you have enabled Use Printer Offline. If so, disable it.
8. Ensure if the Epson ET-M3170 setup is connected to your computer correctly if you are using a wired connection (USB).
9. One more alternative way would be to turn off both the Windows computer and the Epson printer and then turn them back on.

Fixed: Epson ET-M3170 Not Printing

1. See if the printer is turned on and connected to a working electric socket.
2. If connected by cables, attach them tightly at the ends of both the printer and the computer.
3. Remove any hub in between the printer and the computer.
4. Clear the errors displayed on the printer’s LCD.
5. Perform a printer check to see if a test page prints.
6. On your computer, verify that the printer driver is installed correctly.
7. Try printing the image/document at a lesser resolution to solve Epson ET M3170 troubleshooting.
8. Make your printer is the default printer on your Windows computer.
9. On a Mac computer, add this Epson ET-M3170 setup to the printer list.
10. Delete any print jobs from the Windows Spooler to solve Epson ET M3170 printing issue.
11. Go to Maintenance on your printer’s control panel and head to Print Queue.
12. Cancel any stalled print jobs.

Solve Epson ET-M3170 Won’t Scan to Computer

1. Make sure you have the proper software or the scanner driver installed on your computer.
2. Open the document cover and keep the original document face down on the scanner glass.
3. Move the original to the edges of the indicated corner.
4. Pull down the document cover gently to keep the original in position.
5. Confirm that you’ve installed the right printer software on your computer.
6. Select the Home button present on the Epson ET-M3170 setup Control Panel, and use the navigation buttons on the Epson printer to select the Scan option.

1. Make sure you have the valid resolution set for the Epson printer while scanning to computer.
2. Please turn off the Epson printer and turn it back on.
3. If you are using a Windows 10 OS, click the Windows icon and select the Epson and choose the Epson Scan Utility.

4. Make sure you have the printer selected in the option and then click the Reset button.
5. If you are using a Windows 8 OS, open the Applications window from the All Programs option.. select the Epson application and then click the Reset button.

Steps: Epson ET-M3170 Reset

1. Press the Home button on the Epson ET M3170 printer.
2. Use the navigation buttons on the printer to select the Settings option.
3. Under Settings, press the right arrow button until you find the option Restore Default Settings.
4. Now, scroll down the set of five options and select the Clear All Data and Settings option.
5. Your Epson ET-M3170 setup will be reset to factory settings, and all the data saved will be cleared.

Fix Epson ET-M3170 Not Connecting Wireless

1. Make sure the Epson ET-M3170 setup is within the proximity range of the router.
2. Make sure there are no obstructions or other electronic devices like a smartphone, microwave between or near the printer and the router.
3. Please turn off the router and remove it from the power source, wait for a couple of minutes, and then connect it to the power source. Connect the router to the printer again with the help of the WPS method.