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Epson SureColor F170 review

Epson’s desktop dye-sublimation printer, with a PrecisionCore head, bottled ink with auto-stop filling, and a 150-sheet tray, sold here by a third party.

The value case

Epson’s bottled system gives a lower cost per print than cartridge systems.

A PrecisionCore head and an Epson driver mean established tools.

The warning

The listing says in bold that it cannot be returned once inks are in, so check it before filling.

Where it earns its place, and where it falls short

Strengths

  • Bottled ink lowers running costs
  • Cheapest factory printer here
  • Standard Epson driver workflow

Compromises

  • Letter size only
  • Listing warns: no returns once ink is loaded
  • Third-party seller at our reading

Specifications

TypeFactory dye sublimation
Format8.5 × 11 in
HeadPrecisionCore
InkEpson high-capacity bottles, auto-stop filling
Paper150-sheet tray
ConnectionsWireless, USB, Ethernet
Weight15.8 lb
Amazon ASINB09WBHDCJR

Questions makers ask before buying

Can I return it after filling?

The listing says no, once inks are loaded.

Does it use cartridges?

No, high-capacity ink bottles with auto-stop filling.

Our score

8.0/ 10

The best value in factory sublimation. Read the no-return warning first.

What use this one answers, among workshop machines

A hobbyist or seller who wants factory sublimation with low ink costs.

Sources

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