Epson 3170 User Manual

EPSON Perfection 3170

Scanner Parts Scanner Specifications

Document
table

Transparency unit
(TPU) under lid

Document
cover

Scan to
Web
button

TPU indicator light

Power button

Carriage and lamp
(in the home position)

Scan to
e-mail
button

Copy
button

Transportation lock
(in unlocked position)

Start
button

Basic Specifications

Scanner type Flatbed, color

TM

Photoelectric Color EPSON MatrixCCD
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

line sensor

USB port

Transparency unit

Power cord

Note: 3 film holders are included (not shown)

(TPU) connector

Automatic Document Feeder
(ADF) (optional)

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)

Electrical

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.

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Environmental

Temperature Operation: 41 to 95 °F (5 to 35 °C)

Storage: –13 to 140 °F (–25 to 60 °C)

Humidity Operation: 10% to 80%
(without Storage: 10% to 85%
condensation)

Operating Ordinary office or home conditions; avoid
conditions extreme dust, direct sunlight, and strong

light sources.

Safety Approvals

Safety UL 60950

CSA C22.2 No. 60950

EMC FCC part 15 subpart B class B

CSA C108.8 class B

USB Interface

Interface type Universal Serial Bus Specification

Revision 2.0

Connector type One receptacle (Type B)

Electrical Full Speed mode (12 Mbps) and High
standard Speed mode (480 Mbps), Universal

Serial Bus Specification Revision 2.0

Connector pin arrangement

Pin number Signal Connector

1VCC

2 –DATA

3+DATA

4GND

Optional Automatic Document Feeder (B12B813341) Specifications

Basic Specifications

Paper supply Face up load

Paper out Face down eject

Paper setting
quantity 30 sheets (55 g/m2 paper, maximum total

thickness under 6 mm)

Reliability load/eject:
(mean cycles plain paper sheets - 20,000
between failure) transparency film - 10,000

hinge: 12,000 cycles

Electrical

Input voltage 24-26.4 VDC

Input current 0.8 A

Note: Optional ADFs sold outside the US market may operate at a

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

Environmental

Temperature Operation: 50 to 90 °F (10 to 32 °C

Storage: -4 to 140 °F (-20 to 60 °C)

Humidity Operation: 20 to 80%
(without Storage:10% to 85%
condensation)

AC Adapter

Input 100-120 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz

Output 24.0-26.4 VDC, 1.1 A

Transparency Unit

The transparency unit (film adapter) is built into the scanner
lid.

Electrical Supply voltage: DC 24.0 to 26.4 V

Rated current: 0.5 A

Document Positive or negative film in these sizes:
specifications 35 mm strips

35 mm slides
120/220 (6 × 9-cm) film

Readable area 2.6 × 9.1 inches (66 × 231 mm)

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How to Scan

The ] Start button on your scanner automatically opens the
EPSON Smart Panel, making it easy for you to scan your
images for many different uses. Here’s how you can use the
] Start button and Smart Panel to scan photos and save them
as files.

1. Raise the scanner cover and place your photo face down on
the glass. Make sure the top right corner of the photo is
aligned with the top right corner of the scanner.

Then close the cover.