Smaller operating footprint / longer warranty
The Brother SP1 comparison records a smaller footprint and a 2-year warranty, but a shorter media-length limit. Read F170 vs SP1. [2]
Quick verdict
A good fit for long, narrow sublimation transfers with refillable ink. Choose it for the 8.5 in width and up-to-47.2 in media length, not for an unverified output-speed or running-cost claim. The 1-year-or-15,000-A4-sheet warranty and third-party listing need attention. Not tested hands-on. [1] [4]
Best fit
- Your transfer designs fit within 8.5 in wide media. [1]
- You want up to 47.2 in sheet length without an optional bypass tray. [1]
- You prefer 140 mL T49M CMYK ink bottles. [1]
The existing comparison records the Amazon offer as sold and shipped by JPPlus, a third party, and marked non-returnable. That is an October 16, 2026 observation, not current stock information or independent authorization confirmation. [1]
Before you buy: Check today’s seller, return terms and Epson warranty eligibility. The 13.7 in stored depth is not the 19.8 in depth needed while printing. [1] [6]
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What it can do: size, materials and setup
This prints transfer paper; you still need a suitable heat press and compatible blanks. Paper dimensions do not promise edge-to-edge image coverage. Epson does not publish a verified print speed or ink yield in the supplied comparison, so no throughput or ink-per-transfer calculation is offered. [1]
| Specification | F170 |
|---|---|
| Technology | PrecisionCore MicroTFP; 784 nozzles [1] |
| Media limit | Up to 8.5 x 47.2 in; sheet-fed [1] |
| Resolution | 1,200 x 600 dpi (maker figure) [1] |
| Ink | T49M UltraChrome DS refillable CMYK; 140 mL each [1] |
| Paper tray | 150 sheets [1] |
| Connections | USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct [1] |
| In the box | Printer, four 140 mL ink bottles, maintenance box, AC cord and user guide [1] |
| Stored size | 13.7 x 13.7 x 7.4 in [1] |
| Printing size | 14.8 x 19.8 x 7.4 in [1] |
| Net weight | 10.2 lb [1] |
| Power | About 13 W printing; 4.1 W ready; 0.7 W sleep [1] |
Maker figures carried forward from the cited comparison; not independent performance measurements. Maker specs take priority over Amazon fields.
Who it’s for, and who should skip it
Good fit if
Honest downsides
- Width stops at 8.5 in, regardless of the long sheet length. [1]
- Operating depth is 19.8 in, greater than the stored footprint suggests. [1]
- The existing listing is third-party; check seller and return terms again. [1]
- Amazon’s resolution, weight and white-ink fields conflict with maker data. This review uses Epson’s 1,200 x 600 dpi, 10.2 lb and CMYK figures. [1]
What owners don’t like: evidence gap
No verified, dated product-specific review sample with a defensible denominator was supplied for this review. There is no “Y of X reviews” tally, failure percentage or claim of a recurring owner fault. Unfetched, rejected and partly verified owner claims have not been promoted to facts. This is a source-based buying guide, not a hands-on or long-term test.
Warranty and how to claim
Epson’s verified US document specifies 1 year or 15,000 A4 sheets, whichever comes first, with unit exchange and proof of purchase. Coverage is not transferable. Non-Epson ink-related damage is excluded; that is not a claim that any third-party ink automatically voids every part of the warranty. Unauthorized purchases may not be eligible, so confirm the seller with Epson. [4] [6]
Before ordering, retain the exact model, seller name and receipt; ask the maker which coverage and claim route apply. This is buyer guidance, not a statement that every seller is authorized.
Maintenance and care
The F170 uses the user-replaceable C13S210125 maintenance tank; the verified research records that a full tank stops printing. Use Epson’s instructions for replacement. A cleaning frequency and idle-time clog rate are not verified here, so no schedule or reliability promise is invented. [5]
What else you’ll need
Transfer setup
Sublimation paper, a compatible blank and a heat press are part of the transfer workflow; follow the paper and blank maker’s settings. [1]
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Other sizes and capability picks
Sawgrass workflow alternative
The SG500 comparison covers Sawgrass color tools, cartridge ink and its longer warranty. Read SG500 vs F170. [1]
Is it better than the alternatives?
Use these live comparisons for the complete side-by-side specs and trade-offs.
All matchups: Sublimation printers comparisons
Buyer questions
Does it print wider than Letter?
Maximum media width is 8.5 in. Longer sheets do not increase the width. [1]
Are the inks bottles or cartridges?
Refillable T49M CMYK bottles, 140 mL each. [1]
Can it use wired networking?
Yes, Ethernet is listed alongside USB, Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct. [1]
How long is the warranty?
1 year or 15,000 A4 sheets, whichever comes first, under the verified US warranty document. [4]
Is the ink yield known?
Not in the supplied maker evidence. No ink-per-print estimate is stated. [1]
Is mobile printing verified?
No. Conflicting Amazon claims were not settled by the maker sheet in the existing comparison. [1]
Sources and unresolved checks
Where every figure comes from
- SG500 vs F170: existing comparison, maker data and Amazon observations checked October 16, 2026
- F170 vs SP1: existing maker-spec comparison, checked October 16, 2026
- Epson F170 datasheet copy already listed in site research; maker specifications
- Epson America limited warranty; October 29 verified record confirms 1 year or 15,000 A4 sheets and unit exchange
- Epson F170 maintenance tank C13S210125; verified October 29 research
- Epson authorized-reseller guidance; existing research notes unauthorized purchases may not be eligible, not an automatic blanket void
No external research or fresh Amazon availability check was performed for this review. Dates above describe existing records, not a new verification. Inline references identify the record supporting each factual group.
Editorial gaps — resolve before treating these as confirmed
- Print speed, ink yield and imageable margins
- Mobile-printing support; current OS/driver compatibility not rechecked
- Current Amazon seller, authorization and return terms
- Cleaning schedule and idle-time reliability claims
- No verified dated owner review denominator or failure tally