This English quick guide is based on the Korean catalog. Confirm model-specific compatibility and installation details on the manufacturer’s official page.
Download M3170 driver
- Match the full model number on the device label, including suffixes.
- Check your operating-system version and architecture on the official support page.
- Preserve working queues, ports, media settings and other users' jobs; inspect only your own failed work.
- Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for power, USB, and network connections.
Model and driver source
This guide is for the a4 monochrome ink-tank inkjet mfp with print/copy/scan/fax and adf; usb, ethernet, wi-fi and wi-fi direct. not colour or laser; no assumed duplex scanning. model Epson M3170. The download button opens the official Epson support page in this window. The manufacturer’s page is authoritative for the available driver packages and their current compatibility.
Operating-system and download checks
The Korean catalog lists these systems for checking: Verified 8 October 2026 on exact Korean M3170 support. Actual Windows print detail: 10/11, 7/8/8.1/Vista/XP 64-bit, Server2008 64-bit/2012. Separate Scan2: 10/7/8/8.1/Vista/XP 32/64-bit and 11 64-bit; do not infer Server scanning. Mac OS15 selected plus GO, actual print and Scan2 details: OS X10.6.x–10.15.x,11.x,Mac12–15. Mixed other-model Universal entries and OS menus do not prove ARM/Linux/newer OS support. Check exact region/CPU/file/terms.. Select your exact operating system and version on the official page. If your version is not offered, do not install a package intended for a different system.
Connection and installation
- Check model/OS/CPU/rights, paper/ink/initial charge and connection. Preserve queues, ports, settings and jobs. Do not interrupt ink charging or reset/update firmware as a routine step.
- Use compatible official files or model web installer and actual USB/power prompts. USB: direct PC connection, real M3170 USB queue/port, media settings and test print. Scan2: choose actual M3170 and test a page if scanning is needed.
- Ethernet: authorized network and actual IP. Wi-Fi to wired: Settings / General Settings / Network Settings / Wired LAN Setup / Start Setup; review message, then connect router by Ethernet. Coordinate shared jobs. Verify real address, queue and port.
- Wi-Fi: home network icon / Wi-Fi (Recommended) / Start Setup / Wi-Fi Setup Wizard, approved actual SSID/password and Start Setup. WPS only with compatible router. Direct: network icon / Wi-Fi Direct / Start Setup and use displayed actual credentials. Switching may interrupt existing wireless sessions; check real driver queue after connection.
Epson M3170 not printing: check possible causes
Features and interfaces vary by model. This is a general diagnostic sequence; confirm Wi-Fi, scanning, AirPrint and error-code instructions in the model manual.
| Possible cause | First checks | Help |
|---|---|---|
| Device, paper or supplies | Check the device display and supported self-test. | Check steps |
| USB detection and cable | Compare cable and port, then follow the model installation sequence. | Check steps |
| Offline or network address | Check the supported connection method and current address. | Check steps |
| Print queue or spooler | Check the first failed job and queue pause status. | Check steps |
| Model, driver or OS mismatch | If the connection works but computer printing fails, match the model and OS. | Open this model driver guide |
| Blank pages or quality settings | Compare device-only and computer output. | Check steps |