The Epson XP-970 is an ordinary printing solution that utilizes six colors, including cyan, magenta, yellow, black, and more. Equipped with an internal driver, the XP-970 accommodates both simplex and duplex printing. The maximum print resolution of 5760 x 1440 optimized dots per inch (dpi) ensures exceptional print quality. In accordance with ISO print standards, black documents are printed at a rate of 8.5 ISO ppm, while color printing has a speed of 8.0 ISO ppm.
Epson XP-970 Printer Driver Downloads
Driver for Windows
| Filename | Size | Download | |
| Drivers and Utilities Combo Package Installer for Windows 11 10 8.1 8 7 vista.exe (Recommended) | 12.77 MB | ||
| Printer Driver for Windows 10 8.1 8 7 vista 32 bit.exe (Recommended) | 29.69 MB | ||
| Printer Driver for Windows 11 10 8.1 8 7 vista 64 bit.exe (Recommended) | 33.46 MB | ||
| Scanner Driver and Epson Scan 2 Utility for Windows 11 10 8.1 8 7 vista.exe (Recommended) | 27.65 MB | ||
| Remote Print Driver for Windows 10 8.1 8 7 vista xp 32 bit.exe | 8.42 MB | ||
| Remote Print Driver for Windows 11 10 8.1 8 7 vista xp 64 bit.exe | 9.09 MB | ||
| Download Epson XP-970 driver from Epson website | |||
This combo package installer contains the following items:
- Printer Driver
- Scanner Driver and Epson Scan 2 Utility
- Easy Photo Scan
- Event Manager
- Epson ReadyInk Agent
- Scan OCR Component
- Epson Software Updater
Driver for Mac OS
| Filename | Size | Download | |
| Drivers and Utilities Combo Package Installer for mac OS X 10.7 to 12.dmg
, Mac OS X Lion 10.7.x |
6.34 MB | ||
| Printer Driver for mac OS X 10.6 to 12.dmg | 54.98 MB | ||
| Scanner Driver and Epson Scan 2 Utility for mac OS X 10.6 to 12.dmg | 24.46 MB | ||
| Remote Print Driver for mac OS X 10.6 to 12.dmg | 27.51 MB | ||
| Remote Print Driver for mac OS X 10.5.dmg | 24.14 MB | ||
| Download Epson XP-970 driver from Epson website | |||
This combo package installer contains the following items:
- Printer Driver v10.85
- Scanner Driver and Epson Scan 2 Utility v6.4.96
- Epson Event Manager
- Print CD
- Epson ReadyInk Agent
- Scan 2 OCR Component
- Epson Software Updater
Specifications
In terms of printing speeds, duplex or double-sided printing has a black document rate of 4.7 ppm while color printing under similar conditions is slightly slower at 4.5 ppm. For borderless photo printing on 4 x 6 inches photo paper, it only takes a quick 11 seconds. This feature also extends to inkjet printable CDs and DVDs.
The printer boasts an impressive minimum ink droplet size of 1.5 picolitres (pl), thanks to its five ink droplet sizes. Additionally, the printing mode offers users various layout options, including classic borders, picture packages, and jewel index.
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The Epson XP-970 printer is designed to work with the Claria Photo HD ink that comes with six individual ink cartridges. It offers users the flexibility of choosing between the 277 standard capacity and the 277XL high capacity replacement cartridges.
The 277 standard capacity cartridge is capable of printing up to 240 black pages and 360 color pages, while the 277XL high capacity model can print up to 500 black pages and 740 color pages under standard conditions.
Furthermore, the Epson XP-970 printer is compatible with various Windows operating systems, including Windows Vista, Windows 10, 8, 8.1, and Windows 7, both 32-bit and 64-bit versions. So, users can rest assured that their printer will work seamlessly with their preferred operating system.
In summary, the Epson XP-970 printer offers users the convenience of using the Claria Photo HD ink and the option of choosing between standard and high capacity replacement cartridges. Its compatibility with various Windows operating systems further adds to its appeal, making it a reliable and versatile printer for both personal and professional use.
In a customary print setting, the operational temperature range spans from 10°C to 35°C, with storage requiring temperatures between -20°C and 40°C. The recommended humidity range for operation is between 20% and 80%, and for storage, it is between 5% and 85%. When it comes to noise output levels, this device produces 49 dB(A). Its dimensions are as follows: 18.9 inches in width, 26.3 inches in depth, and 11.6 inches in height.