ET-M2170 User's Guide
Product Basics
Using the Control Panel
Control Panel Buttons and Lights
The LCD Screen
Status Icon Information
Changing LCD Screen Language
Product Parts Locations
Product Parts - Front
Product Parts - Inside
Product Parts - Back
Checking for Software Updates
Using Power Saving Settings
Changing the Sleep Timer Setting from the Control Panel
Changing the Power Off Timer Setting from the Control Panel
Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More
Setting Up Epson Connect Services
Using Epson Email Print
Using the Epson iPrint Mobile App
Using Epson Remote Print
Using AirPrint
Using Google Cloud Print
Setting Up Google Cloud Print on a Chromebook
Android Printing Using the Epson Print Enabler
Using the Mopria Print Service
Using Fire OS Printing
Using Windows 10 Mobile Printing
Using Epson Print and Scan App with Windows Tablets
Voice-activated Printing
Wi-Fi or Wired Networking
Network Security Recommendations
Wi-Fi Infrastructure Mode Setup
Selecting Wireless Network Settings from the Control Panel
Wi-Fi Direct Mode Setup
Connecting to a Mobile Device Using Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP)
Enabling Wi-Fi Direct Mode (Simple AP)
Modifying the Wi-Fi Direct Network Name or Password
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
Using WPS to Connect to a Network
Printing a Network Status Sheet
Printing a Network Connection Report
Network Connection Report Codes and Messages
Changing or Updating Network Connections
Accessing the Web Config Utility
Changing a USB Connection to a Wi-Fi Connection
Changing a Wi-Fi Connection to a Wired Network Connection
Connecting to a New Wi-Fi Router
Disabling Wi-Fi Features
Loading Paper
Loading Paper in the Cassette
Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed Slot
Paper Loading Capacity
Double-sided Printing Capacity
Compatible Epson Papers
Paper or Media Type Settings - Printing Software
Selecting the Paper Settings - Control Panel
Paper or Media Type Settings - Control Panel
Selecting the Default Paper Source Settings
Paper Source Settings Options
Placing Originals on the Product
Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass
Copying
Copying Documents or Photos
Copying Options
Printing from a Computer
Printing with Windows
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows
Paper Source Options - Windows
Print Quality Options - Windows
Multi-Page Printing Options - Windows
Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows
Double-sided Printing Options - Windows
Print Density Adjustments - Windows
Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows
Custom Tone Correction Options - Windows
Image Options and Additional Settings - Windows
Header/Footer Settings - Windows
Selecting a Printing Preset - Windows
Selecting Extended Settings - Windows
Extended Settings - Windows
Printing Your Document - Windows
Locking Printer Settings - Windows
Locked Setting Options
Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows
Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens
Changing Automatic Update Options
Printing with the Built-in Epson Driver - Windows 10 S
Selecting Print Settings - Windows 10 S
Printing on a Mac
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac
Paper Source Options - Mac
Print Quality Options - Mac
Selecting Page Setup Settings - Mac
Selecting Print Layout Options - Mac
Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Mac
Double-sided Printing Options and Adjustments - Mac
Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac
Printing Preferences - Mac
Printing Your Document - Mac
Checking Print Status - Mac
Printing From a Chromebook
Cancelling Printing Using a Product Button
Scanning
Starting a Scan
Starting a Scan Using the Product Control Panel
Changing Default Scan Job Settings
Setting Up a WSD Port (Windows 7/Windows Vista)
Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan 2 Icon
Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program
Starting a Scan from a Smart Device
Scanning in Epson Scan 2
Additional Scanning Settings - Main Settings Tab
Additional Scanning Settings - Advanced Settings Tab
Saving Scanned Documents as a Searchable PDF Using Epson Scan 2
Image Format Options
Scan Resolution Guidelines
Refilling Ink and Replacing the Maintenance Box
Ink Safety Precautions
Checking the Ink and Maintenance Box Levels
Checking the Ink Level on Your Product
Checking Maintenance Box Status on the LCD Screen
Checking Ink and Maintenance Box Levels - Windows
Checking Ink and Maintenance Box Levels - Mac
Disabling Special Offers with Windows
Purchase Epson Ink and Maintenance Box
Ink Bottle and Maintenance Box Part Numbers
Refilling the Ink Tank
Maintenance Box Replacement
Adjusting Print Quality
Print Head Maintenance
Print Head Nozzle Check
Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Control Panel
Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility
Print Head Cleaning
Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel
Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility
Power Cleaning
Power Cleaning Using the Product Control Panel
Power Cleaning Using a Computer Utility
Print Head Alignment
Aligning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel
Cleaning the Paper Guide
Cleaning the Print Head Path
Checking the Number of Sheets
Checking the Sheet Counter - Windows
Checking the Sheet Counter - Mac
Cleaning and Transporting Your Product
Cleaning Your Product
Cleaning the Paper Rollers
Transporting Your Product
Solving Problems
Checking for Software Updates
Product Status Messages
Message Appears Prompting You to Reset the Ink Level
Running a Product Check
Resetting Control Panel Defaults
Solving Setup Problems
Product Does Not Turn On or Off
Noise After Filling the Ink
Software Installation Problems
Solving Network Problems
Product Cannot Connect to a Wireless Router or Access Point
Network Software Cannot Find Product on a Network
Product Does Not Appear in Mac Printer Window
Wireless Network Connection is Unstable on a Mac
Wired Network Connection Becomes Unstable
Cannot Print Over a Network
Cannot Scan Over a Network
Solving Copying Problems
Product Makes Noise, But Nothing Copies
Product Makes Noise When It Sits for a While
Solving Paper Problems
Paper Feeding Problems
Paper Jam Problems in the Front of the Product
Paper Jam Problems Inside the Product
Paper Jam Problems in the Rear Cover
Paper Ejection Problems
Solving Problems Printing from a Computer
Nothing Prints
Product Icon Does Not Appear in Windows Taskbar
Printing is Slow
Solving Page Layout and Content Problems
Inverted Image
Too Many Copies Print
Blank Pages Print
Incorrect Margins on Printout
Incorrect Characters Print
Incorrect Image Size or Position
Slanted Printout
Solving Print Quality Problems
White or Dark Lines in Printout
Blurry or Smeared Printout
Faint Printout or Printout Has Gaps
Grainy Printout
Solving Scanning Problems
Scanning Software Does Not Operate Correctly
Cannot Start Epson Scan 2
Scanning is Slow
Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems
Image Consists of a Few Dots Only
Line of Dots Appears in All Scanned Images
Straight Lines in an Image Appear Crooked
Image is Distorted or Blurry
Image Colors are Patchy at the Edges
Image is Too Dark
Back of Original Image Appears in Scanned Image
Ripple Patterns Appear in an Image
Scanned Image Colors Do Not Match Original Colors
Scanned Image Edges are Cropped
Characters are Not Recognized During Conversion to Editable Text (OCR)
Uninstall Your Product Software
Uninstalling Product Software - Windows
Uninstalling Product Software - Mac
Where to Get Help
Technical Specifications
Windows System Requirements
Mac System Requirements
Paper Specifications
Printable Area Specifications
Scanning Specifications
Ink Specifications
Dimension Specifications
Electrical Specifications
Environmental Specifications
Interface Specifications
Network Interface Specifications
Safety and Approvals Specifications
Notices
Important Safety Instructions
General Product Safety Instructions
LCD Screen Safety Instructions
Wireless Connection Safety Instructions
FCC Compliance Statement
Binding Arbitration and Class Waiver
Trademarks
Copyright Notice
libTIFF Software Acknowledgment
A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials
Default Delay Times for Power Management for Epson Products
Copyright Attribution