Complete Guide for Epson EcoTank M3170 Setup

Take out the Epson EcoTank M3170 printer from the box

Remove the Epson EcoTank M3170 printer from the carton after purchasing it from the manufacturer’s store.
Remove all the wrappers around the printer.
Keep the printer on a flat surface and remove all the packing materials from it.
Remove the access door at the top of the printer, remove the protective components, and close the door.

Fill the ink tank of the Epson Ecotank M3170 printer

Open the access cover of the ink tank.
Open the cap.
Unpack a new ink bottle and open its cap.
Pour the ink in the bottle into the tank.
Tap the power button to power on the Epson EcoTank M3170 Setup.
Set the language, country, date & time configurations.
When the Start Here message appears on the screen, hold the Help button for 5 seconds.
Follow the instructions on the panel to complete the ink refill process.

Load paper in the paper tray

Open the door of the paper cassette.
Pull the cassette until it stops.
Slide the edge guides outward.
Place enough sheets with their print side facing down.
Fix the sheets by using the guides.
Push the cassette into the Epson EcoTank M3170 printer and close its cover.
Configure the paper settings on the control panel of the Epson EcoTank M3170 printer.

Set the fax line

Unpack the phone cord provided in the printer carton.
Attach an end of the cord to a telephone wall jack and the other end to the LINE port of the Epson EcoTank M3170 printer.
Tap Proceed to set up the fax line. Select Close to set up the fax line later.

EcoTank ET-M3170 Driver Download Guidance

The driver for the Epson Ecotank M3170 setup can be downloaded after setting up the hardware of the machine. If you did not set up the hardware yet, refer to the above given topic.

If you are a Windows OS user, the below given Driver Download button helps to download the software for the Epson EcoTank M3170 printer on your computer or laptop. Click the key to download the driver.

Supporting environment: Windows Vista and later versions.
Size: 12.2 MB.
Date: 20.05.19.
Included software & tools: printer driver v2.60, scanner driver and Epson scan 2 utility v6.4.9.0, Epson fax utility v2.50.00, Epson software updater, Epson Scan OCR component, and event manager.

Are you a Mac user? If yes, the below provided Driver Download button lets you download the software for the Epson EcoTank M3170 printer on your Mac device for free.

Compatible OS version: Mac OS X 10.6.x and later versions.
Size: 8.59 MB.
Date of launch: 04.12.19.
Driver file name: ETM3170_Lite_64_NA.dmg.
Included Driver & tools: printer driver of version v10.16, scanner software, printer software updater, scan 2 OCR component, event manager, and fax utility tool v1.8.3.

Epson Ecotank M3170 Manual Download Guidance

The Epson Ecotank M3170 printer may cause problems at times. So, it is safe to keep the solutions handy to fix any issues with the Epson Ecotank M3170 printer. The manual encloses solutions to solve any problems with the printer. So, download and save the manual by clicking the Manual Download button present below.

You can also find the setup guidelines and warranty of the printer in its manual.

Epson Ecotank M3170 Driver Installation Guidance

The driver for the Epson Ecotank M3170 setup can be used only after installing it.
So, it is mandatory to install the printer driver after downloading it.
Locate the driver file in the Downloaded or desired folder on your computer or laptop.
Double-click the driver file to open it.
Continue with the guidelines and prompts on the display to install the Epson Ecotank printer software on your computer.

Note: If you have not downloaded the Epson Ecotank M3170 printer driver yet, make use of the Driver Download button on this page to computerize the software for free.

Epson Ecotank M3170 Wireless Setup Guidance

The following steps include guidelines to set up the wireless connection by using the "Wi-Fi Direct" mode.

"Tap" the Home mode on the control panel of the Epson Ecotank M3170 printer.

Tap the Wireless icon.

"Select" Wi-Fi Direct --> Start Setup.

"Choose" the Start Setup option again.

Now an "SSID" and its passkey appear on the printer’s panel.

Enable the Wi-Fi option on your computer or laptop to which you need to connect the Epson Ecotank M3170 printer.

"Select" the SSID that displays on the panel of the printer. Also, specify its passkey.

"Tap OK" on the panel of the Ecotank printer and complete the Wi-Fi setup.

Epson Ecotank M3170 Scan Setup

Ensure that the recent version of the Epson Ecotank M3170 printer software is installed on your computer.

Note: You can download the software by using the Driver Download key provided on this page for free.

Keep your original document for scanning in the respective place of the Epson EcoTank M3170 Setup.
Tap the Home key on the panel of the printer if needed.
Select Scan and choose any one scan function.
Proceed with the instructions on the display and complete the scan setup.

Epson Ecotank M3170 USB Setup

Delete the Epson EcoTank M3170 printer software and other printer related files on your computer.
Download the printer software on your computer.
Set the USB connection method while installing the driver.
Connect the USB cord when the system prompts.
Attach one terminal of the cord to the USB ports of your Epson Ecotank M3170 setup and computer.
Proceed with the guidelines on the screen to complete the USB setup.

Epson Ecotank M3170 Setup Troubleshooting Guidance

Troubleshooting the problems with the Epson Ecotank M3170 printer is not rocket science. Reach our well-qualified technical experts to fix any issues with the Epson Ecotank M3170 printer.

Fixed: Epson Ecotank M3170 Unable to Connect to Network Ccanner

Open the Epson Ecotank M3170 printer software on your computer.
Select Epson Scan Settings.
Check the connection of the Epson Ecotank M3170 setup.
Make sure that the Connection Setting is configured as Network.
Choose the name of your scanner and tap Test.
Disable the firewall and anti-virus software if enabled.
Make sure that your network supports IPv4.
For more solutions to fix the unable to connect to network scanner issue, reach our well-qualified technical experts.

Solved: Epson Ecotank M3170 Toner Offline

The Epson Ecotank M3170 printer does not have toner cartridges. Instead, the printer uses ink tanks.
If you face any issues with the ink tanks of the Epson Ecotank printer, avail simple solutions in the following steps.
Restart your Epson Ecotank M3170 setup.
Make sure that ink is present in the ink tanks of the printer.
If the ink level of the ink tank is low, fill ink in it.
Check the service life of ink before you pour it into the tank.
Check for any clogs and clean them if any.
For more solutions to solve the Epson Ecotank M3170 printer toner offline issue, call our well-qualified technical experts.

Epson Ecotank M3170 Offline Guidance

The offline issue causes due to improper power connection of the Epson Ecotank M3170 printer.
Make sure that the power cable of the printer is plugged to the power port of the printer & power supply directly.
Also, examine the connection between your Epson Ecotank M3170 printer and computer.
For more solutions to solve the offline problem with the Epson Ecotank M3170 printer, call our well-qualified technical experts.

Fixed: Epson Ecotank M3170 Printer Reset

Tap the home key on the control panel of the Epson Ecotank M3170 printer.
Go to Settings --> Restore Default Settings.
Choose the Clear All Data And Settings option.
Tap Yes to reset the Epson EcoTank M3170 setup to its default settings.