Epson SureColor T5470: Setup, Drivers, Ink and Common Problems

Is the Epson SureColor T5470 right for you?

The SureColor T5470 is the 36-inch mid-range technical printer for AEC firms and print shops, with larger cartridges and faster output than the T5170; the T5470M adds a built-in scanner for copying and archiving drawings. It handles A0 CAD sets and 36-inch posters at volume. Driver configuration for CAD packages and scanner workflow on the M model make up most support requests.

Best for: AEC firms printing and scanning A0 drawings in volume

Setting up the Epson SureColor T5470

Ethernet installation with the standard and HP-GL/2 drivers from epson.com/support. On the T5470M, configure scan-to-folder or scan-to-email from the touchscreen and Web Config. Load rolls squarely and enable auto nozzle verification.

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 T5470 uses the following consumables. Match the number exactly when you buy: the same printer family often uses several different cartridge numbers by region.

• Epson T41 UltraChrome XD2 110 ml cartridges
• Epson 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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