What is 2017 Form 1040-ES Payment Voucher?

First-time filer with Turbo Tax (first time filer ever).  I understand entire return other than the first four (4) '2017 Form 1040-ES Payment Voucher' 1-4; $1,890.00 each.  Why did these print with my Federal return?  Am I required to pay these in 2017?  If so, why?  I never paid estimated taxes before.  Makes no sense.  Please advise.  Brian W. Vitale