Epson 3170 User Manual

EPSON Perfection 3170

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EPSON Perfection 3170 - 1

Scanner type

Flatbed, color

Photoelectric

Color EPSON MatrixCCD

TM

 line sensor

device

Effective pixels

27,200 × 37,440 pixels at 3200 dpi, 
100% scaling

Maximum 

US letter or A4 size

document size

(8.5 × 11.7 inches [216 × 297 mm])

Optical resolution 3200 dpi

Maximum 

3200 dpi (main scan) × 6400 dpi hardware 

resolution*

(sub scan)

*

The maximum hardware resolution of 3200 

× 6400 dpi is achieved 

using EPSON’s Micro Step Drive

™

 technology.

Maximum 12,800 

dpi 

interpolated 
resolution

Speed (color)

8.7 msec/line at 3200 dpi (draft mode)
2.8 msec/line at 600 dpi (draft mode)

Pixel depth

16 bits per pixel (input/output)

Line art settings

Fixed threshold

Gamma correction 1 type for user-defined

Interface

USB 1.1/2.0 (Type B receptacle connector)

Light source

White cold cathode fluorescent lamp

Dimensions 

Width: 10.9 inches (276 mm)
Depth: 18.0 inches (458 mm)
Height: 4.6 inches (117 mm)

Weight

Approx. 8.9 lb (3.8 kg)

Input voltage range 100-120 VAC

Rated frequency

50 to 60 Hz

Rated input 

0.7 A

current

Rated output 

1.1 A

current

Power 

Approx. 23 W operating

consumption

approx. 19 W in stand-by mode
approx. 5.5 W in power saving mode

Note: Scanners sold outside the US market may operate at a different

voltage. Check the label on the back of the scanner for voltage
information.

TPU indicator light

Document 
table

Carriage and lamp 
(in the home position)

USB port

Power cord

Transparency unit 

(TPU) connector

Transportation lock 
(in unlocked position)

Start 
button

Power button

Transparency unit 
(TPU) under lid

Document 
cover

Copy 
button

Scan to 
e-mail 
button

Scan to 
Web 
button

Automatic Document Feeder 
(ADF) (optional) 

Note: 3 film holders are included (not shown)