Epson SureColor P700: Setup, Drivers, Ink and Common Problems

Is the Epson SureColor P700 right for you?

The SureColor P700 is the current A3+ fine-art printer for photographers, with ten UltraChrome PRO10 inks including violet and separate photo and matte black lines so there is no ink-wasting switch. It has a large touchscreen, a replaceable maintenance box and a compact body. The small 25 ml cartridges are its main criticism; heavy printers find the per-print cost high. Head clogs are less frequent than on older models but still occur if it sits for weeks.

Best for: Photographers and artists wanting the best current A3+ desktop printer

Setting up the Epson SureColor P700

Set up Wi-Fi or Ethernet from the touchscreen, then install Epson Print Layout and the driver from epson.com/support. Use the front straight path for fine-art paper and set the platen gap in the driver for thick media. Print a nozzle check weekly if you print infrequently.

1. Unbox and prepare. Remove every piece of shipping tape and packing material, install the ink cartridges, and load paper in the tray.
2. Join your Wi-Fi. Keep the printer close to the router for setup. Most printers only connect to the 2.4GHz band, so if your router broadcasts one merged network name you may need to split the bands temporarily. See our Wi-Fi guide if it will not join.
3. Install the setup app. Use Epson's official app rather than a driver you found on a search result — third-party driver sites are the most common source of printer malware.
4. Add the printer. On Windows 11: Settings › Bluetooth & devices › Printers & scanners › Add device. On macOS: System Settings › Printers & Scanners › Add Printer.
5. Print a test page and run a scan if this is an all-in-one, so you find any problem now rather than when you are in a hurry.

Ink, toner and supplies

The Epson SureColor P700 uses the following consumables. Match the number exactly when you buy: the same printer family often uses several different cartridge numbers by region.

• Epson T46S UltraChrome PRO10 cartridges (10 colours)
• Epson C12C935711 maintenance box

High-yield (XL) versions almost always cost less per page if you print regularly. On third-party ink and toner, read our honest assessment first, and note that some manufacturers push firmware that rejects non-original chips.

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