Epson identifies the SureColor F170 as model C11CJ80201 in the U.S. and describes it as a turnkey dye-sublimation printer. Its documented ink system uses four Epson T49M bottles, and Epson says the printer is designed for Epson ink bottles only. Epson says the F170 arrives with Mac and Windows print software; its detailed specifications list older operating-system versions, so confirm support for your current system. In a later 2026-09-22 page capture Epson listed a US$399 MSRP, but same-day availability signals conflicted and current stock is unknown.
What the F170 supports
Epson describes the F170 as a turnkey dye-sublimation printer that uses genuine Epson dye-sublimation ink and is intended for printing on soft and rigid materials. That description establishes the printer's process category, but it does not make every blank compatible. Substrate coating, material instructions, transfer paper, heat press, and project settings still need to match.
Epson lists a maximum paper width of 8.5 inches and maximum sheet size of 8.5 × 47.2 inches. These are media dimensions, not a promise that artwork can fill the full sheet. Epson separately says maximum printable length depends on the application, operating system, and driver or RIP. Confirm the actual printable bounds for your specific software and paper before designing to an edge or a long format.
The printer has a 150-sheet feed tray. Epson lists USB, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, and Ethernet interfaces. Its listed dimensions are 14.8 × 19.8 × 7.4 inches for printing and 13.7 × 13.7 × 7.4 inches for storage, and its listed weight is 10.2 pounds. Check the current manual for paper-loading and operating clearance; the dimensions alone do not establish the space needed around the printer.
Ink, software, and compatibility
Epson specifies four-color C/M/Y/K T49M ink bottles and says the printer is designed for Epson ink bottles only, not third-party bottles or ink. Do not treat an ink bottle's fill volume as a yield estimate: the source record does not establish pages or transfers per set. Before purchase, check current Epson guidance for bottle availability, paper recommendations, software support, and maintenance requirements.
Epson says the printer arrives with Mac and Windows print software. The detailed specification section lists Windows 7, 8/8.1, and 10, plus Mac OS X 10.6 through macOS 10.15.x; that list does not establish support for newer operating-system releases. Confirm current compatibility on Epson's support page before relying on a particular driver or application.
Epson's U.S. product page showed an Out of Stock label in an earlier 2026-09-22 capture, then showed an Add to Cart control without a visible Out of Stock label in a later same-day capture. The offer record therefore marks availability unknown; it has no exact-offer price observation. Epson listed a US$399 MSRP in the later page capture, which is a dated manufacturer MSRP and not a recorded exact-offer price. Check Epson's F170 product page for current purchase information.
Check project size before choosing it
Start with the finished design and the usable area of the blank and press. Then confirm that your chosen media fits the printer and that the Epson driver, application, or RIP supports the printable area you need. The 8.5-inch maximum paper width and 8.5 × 47.2-inch maximum sheet size do not establish an 8.5-inch-wide printable image or an imageable length of 47.2 inches.
For a format-first shortlist across six documented systems, see the sublimation printer guide. Its F170 and Sawgrass SG500 comparison focuses on documented system and media differences. Use the design-size helper to work from dimensions you enter, and the setup finder to assemble a printer and press shortlist from source-backed catalog records.
If you are considering converting an ordinary inkjet printer, read the dedicated versus converted printer guide before treating that setup as equivalent. For software and transfer setup, see the sublimation printer settings guide and verify current Epson instructions for your operating system.
What the source record does not establish
The sources reviewed for this profile do not provide a verified printable image area across software configurations, independent print-quality or speed results, ink yield, cost per transfer, long-term reliability, or a current like-for-like purchase price. This profile is based on Epson's documentation and a dated product-page/offer check, not a hands-on test. Unknown values remain open rather than being inferred from paper size or product category.
Source and review date
Epson's official product page was checked on 2026-09-22. Claims above are paraphrased from its product and specification details; no Epson product photography or page artwork is reused.
- Epson SureColor F170, model C11CJ80201: model identity, process, included print software and listed operating systems, media sizes, tray and connectivity, dimensions, ink requirements, later US$399 MSRP capture, and conflicting dated availability signals.