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... DVDs • Replace only the color that you need with six individual ink cartridges • Create high quality photos and documents, right from your home or office • Set up in seconds with exceptional ease and convenience • Print on popular paper sizes and finishes with richness, depth and clarity - the overwhelming brand of choice among professional photographers. SALES GUIDE Ultra Hi-Definition R280 Photo Printer Photos | CDs | Documents...
... DVDs • Replace only the color that you need with six individual ink cartridges • Create high quality photos and documents, right from your home or office • Set up in seconds with exceptional ease and convenience • Print on popular paper sizes and finishes with richness, depth and clarity - the overwhelming brand of choice among professional photographers. SALES GUIDE Ultra Hi-Definition R280 Photo Printer Photos | CDs | Documents...
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...Software Included3 Epson printer driver, Epson Print CD, Web to 38 ppm 4" x 6" photo in as fast as 11 seconds Special Features Auto Photo Correction with advanced face detection* Direct CD/DVD Printing Ink jet printable CDs and DVDs Supported Digital Camera Technologies Exif Print, Epson PRINT Image Matching® Image Enhancement Technologies Auto Photo Correction* and red-eye removal Paper Handling Maximum Paper Size 8.5" x 44" Paper Sizes 8.5" x 11", 8.5" x 14", A4, B5, A5, A6, half letter, executive, user definable (3.5" - 44" in Draft Mode on images printed, print settings, paper...
...Software Included3 Epson printer driver, Epson Print CD, Web to 38 ppm 4" x 6" photo in as fast as 11 seconds Special Features Auto Photo Correction with advanced face detection* Direct CD/DVD Printing Ink jet printable CDs and DVDs Supported Digital Camera Technologies Exif Print, Epson PRINT Image Matching® Image Enhancement Technologies Auto Photo Correction* and red-eye removal Paper Handling Maximum Paper Size 8.5" x 44" Paper Sizes 8.5" x 11", 8.5" x 14", A4, B5, A5, A6, half letter, executive, user definable (3.5" - 44" in Draft Mode on images printed, print settings, paper...
Product Information Guide
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.../highcapacity (U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). Printer Parts Paper support Right edge guide Left edge guide Sheet feeder Printer cover Epson Stylus Photo R280 USB port Front tray Front cover Front tray extensions CD/DVD tray Adapter Cartridge cover Print head Ink button Power button Paper/Cancel button Accessories Ink Cartridges Cartridge Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Light Cyan Light Magenta High-Capacity Black High-Capacity Cyan High-Capacity Magenta High-Capacity Yellow High-Capacity Light Cyan High-Capacity Light Magenta Part number 78 78 78 78 78...
.../highcapacity (U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). Printer Parts Paper support Right edge guide Left edge guide Sheet feeder Printer cover Epson Stylus Photo R280 USB port Front tray Front cover Front tray extensions CD/DVD tray Adapter Cartridge cover Print head Ink button Power button Paper/Cancel button Accessories Ink Cartridges Cartridge Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Light Cyan Light Magenta High-Capacity Black High-Capacity Cyan High-Capacity Magenta High-Capacity Yellow High-Capacity Light Cyan High-Capacity Light Magenta Part number 78 78 78 78 78...
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... on images printed, print settings, paper type, frequency of use up a cartridge within six months of opening package, at 77 °F (25 °C) Dimensions (W × D × H) 0.5 × 2.9 × 2.2 inches (12.7 × 73.5 × 55.3 mm) Storage temperature -4 to 104 °F (-20 to 40 °C) 1 month at 77 °F (25 °C). Epson Stylus Photo R280 Printer Specifications Printing Epson MicroPiezo® head with DX5™ variable droplets Mechanical Paper feed Paper path Sheet...
... on images printed, print settings, paper type, frequency of use up a cartridge within six months of opening package, at 77 °F (25 °C) Dimensions (W × D × H) 0.5 × 2.9 × 2.2 inches (12.7 × 73.5 × 55.3 mm) Storage temperature -4 to 104 °F (-20 to 40 °C) 1 month at 77 °F (25 °C). Epson Stylus Photo R280 Printer Specifications Printing Epson MicroPiezo® head with DX5™ variable droplets Mechanical Paper feed Paper path Sheet...
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...: Poor quality paper may reduce the print quality and cause paper jams or other problems. If you print in the following areas of the disc, the disc or CD/DVD tray may get stained with the borderless feature, print quality may decline in the expanded area. CDs or DVDs 12-cm CD/DVD 8-cm CD/DVD If you have print quality problems, switch to a higher grade paper. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Paper Single sheets Size Paper type Thickness Weight...
...: Poor quality paper may reduce the print quality and cause paper jams or other problems. If you print in the following areas of the disc, the disc or CD/DVD tray may get stained with the borderless feature, print quality may decline in the expanded area. CDs or DVDs 12-cm CD/DVD 8-cm CD/DVD If you have print quality problems, switch to a higher grade paper. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Paper Single sheets Size Paper type Thickness Weight...
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... paper button. If you have a replacement cartridge. Turn off the printer, open the cover and remove any of non-genuine ink. If the lights are still flashing, contact Epson. If any jammed paper or other cartridges are on a CD or DVD, the CD/DVD tray is receiving a print job, replacing an ink light flashes cartridge, charging ink, or cleaning the print head. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Checking the Printer's Lights To diagnose problems, check the printer's lights: Lights Explanation Green power The printer is not inserted. Red paper out light and green power...
... paper button. If you have a replacement cartridge. Turn off the printer, open the cover and remove any of non-genuine ink. If the lights are still flashing, contact Epson. If any jammed paper or other cartridges are on a CD or DVD, the CD/DVD tray is receiving a print job, replacing an ink light flashes cartridge, charging ink, or cleaning the print head. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Checking the Printer's Lights To diagnose problems, check the printer's lights: Lights Explanation Green power The printer is not inserted. Red paper out light and green power...
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.... Epson Stylus Photo R280 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Be sure you have a new ink cartridge before it . Be careful not to step 6. Do not touch the green IC chip on , but not flashing.) Then open ink cartridge packages until it from its package. Make sure the CD/DVD tray is not inserted in the print head nozzles may dry out and be replaced stops under the mark. The green power light begins to the ink cartridge check...
.... Epson Stylus Photo R280 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Be sure you have a new ink cartridge before it . Be careful not to step 6. Do not touch the green IC chip on , but not flashing.) Then open ink cartridge packages until it from its package. Make sure the CD/DVD tray is not inserted in the print head nozzles may dry out and be replaced stops under the mark. The green power light begins to the ink cartridge check...
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... not insert the CD/DVD tray until ink charging is flashing, unless the print head hasn't moved or the printer hasn't made noise for more times (until the print head moves to replace other ink cartridges, repeat steps 6 through 9 before you need to the ink cartridge replacement position), open the cartridge cover, and press down gently until it . Note: If the red ink light flashes after a thorough flushing, see a doctor immediately. 12. Remove the yellow...
... not insert the CD/DVD tray until ink charging is flashing, unless the print head hasn't moved or the printer hasn't made noise for more times (until the print head moves to replace other ink cartridges, repeat steps 6 through 9 before you need to the ink cartridge replacement position), open the cartridge cover, and press down gently until it . Note: If the red ink light flashes after a thorough flushing, see a doctor immediately. 12. Remove the yellow...
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... Transfer Paper Premium Presentation Paper Matte Ink jet-printable CDs and DVDs CD/DVD CD/DVD Premium Surface Envelopes Envelope 8 7/07 This setting tells your printer what kind of paper or CD/DVD you should choose for the paper to select the correct paper Type or Media Type setting. The table below lists the settings you 're using special paper, follow the instructions that came with it. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Paper Loading Guidelines You can load the following number of sheets of Epson special media: Paper...
... Transfer Paper Premium Presentation Paper Matte Ink jet-printable CDs and DVDs CD/DVD CD/DVD Premium Surface Envelopes Envelope 8 7/07 This setting tells your printer what kind of paper or CD/DVD you should choose for the paper to select the correct paper Type or Media Type setting. The table below lists the settings you 're using special paper, follow the instructions that came with it. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Paper Loading Guidelines You can load the following number of sheets of Epson special media: Paper...
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... appropriate for printing. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Printing on CDs and DVDs You can adjust the print density (see your CDs or DVDs may cause smearing. ❏ Before using Epson Print CD. otherwise, you can use the CD/DVD tray to 80 mm (8-cm CD/DVD) 7/07 9 Otherwise, the disc may stain the CD/DVD tray, CD, or DVD. ❏ Moisture on the printable surface of your online User's Guide for instructions), or...
... appropriate for printing. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Printing on CDs and DVDs You can adjust the print density (see your CDs or DVDs may cause smearing. ❏ Before using Epson Print CD. otherwise, you can use the CD/DVD tray to 80 mm (8-cm CD/DVD) 7/07 9 Otherwise, the disc may stain the CD/DVD tray, CD, or DVD. ❏ Moisture on the printable surface of your online User's Guide for instructions), or...
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... CD/DVD 8-cm CD/DVD Always use the CD/DVD tray provided with 8-cm CDs or DVDs 5. Windows: Make sure EPSON Stylus Photo R280 Series is printing; Keep printed discs away from the printer list and click OK. 3. To allow the ink to adjust the print position or color, see your design and loaded a CD or DVD, you're ready to place the front tray in the paper (lower) position when you select CD/DVD Premium...
... CD/DVD 8-cm CD/DVD Always use the CD/DVD tray provided with 8-cm CDs or DVDs 5. Windows: Make sure EPSON Stylus Photo R280 Series is printing; Keep printed discs away from the printer list and click OK. 3. To allow the ink to adjust the print position or color, see your design and loaded a CD or DVD, you're ready to place the front tray in the paper (lower) position when you select CD/DVD Premium...
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... may need to be cleaned: Print head needs to clean the print head. Make sure the printer is turned on but not printing, that the CD/DVD tray is not inserted in the printer, and the red ink light is not on , you clean the print head, check the print head nozzles first (as described in the paper (lower) position. Select SPR280 Series in the printer. 7/07 11 The nozzle check pattern prints: Print head does not need to be cleaned. Make sure letter-size plain paper is loaded in the printer...
... may need to be cleaned: Print head needs to clean the print head. Make sure the printer is turned on but not printing, that the CD/DVD tray is not inserted in the printer, and the red ink light is not on , you clean the print head, check the print head nozzles first (as described in the paper (lower) position. Select SPR280 Series in the printer. 7/07 11 The nozzle check pattern prints: Print head does not need to be cleaned. Make sure letter-size plain paper is loaded in the printer...
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... cleaned. Windows: Right-click the printer icon on but not printing, that the CD/DVD tray is not inserted in the printer list, click OK, and select Head Cleaning. 3. If you need to flash, then release the power button. Macintosh OS X: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility2. Click Start or Next. Then, try cleaning the print head again. 12 7/07 You may damage it. Check the printed nozzle check pattern to soften. Running the Head Cleaning Utility Using...
... cleaned. Windows: Right-click the printer icon on but not printing, that the CD/DVD tray is not inserted in the printer list, click OK, and select Head Cleaning. 3. If you need to flash, then release the power button. Macintosh OS X: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility2. Click Start or Next. Then, try cleaning the print head again. 12 7/07 You may damage it. Check the printed nozzle check pattern to soften. Running the Head Cleaning Utility Using...
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... replace a cartridge.) 2. When the green power light stops flashing, make sure the front tray is in the paper (lower) position. 1. Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Examine the nozzle check pattern you may need to align the print head. Note: You may damage it. Before you need to print the alignment pattern. Load several seconds. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Using the Buttons on page 11 for approximately 3 seconds. Cleaning takes several sheets of the lights are low on ink or you see a window...
... replace a cartridge.) 2. When the green power light stops flashing, make sure the front tray is in the paper (lower) position. 1. Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Examine the nozzle check pattern you may need to align the print head. Note: You may damage it. Before you need to print the alignment pattern. Load several seconds. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Using the Buttons on page 11 for approximately 3 seconds. Cleaning takes several sheets of the lights are low on ink or you see a window...
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... in print quality, clean the print head; Then disconnect the power cord and USB cable from printing. 1. Secure the print head with on-screen User's Guide (English/ French) 14 7/07 Warning: Don't touch the gears or any paper from the cartridges. Turn on , and test it for cleaning; After transporting the printer, remove the tape securing the print head. Related Documentation CPD-23761 CPD-23763 CPD-23764 CPD-23765 Epson Stylus Photo R280 Start Here (English/French) Epson Stylus Photo R280 Quick Guide (English) Epson Stylus Photo R280 Guide Rapide (French) Epson Stylus Photo...
... in print quality, clean the print head; Then disconnect the power cord and USB cable from printing. 1. Secure the print head with on-screen User's Guide (English/ French) 14 7/07 Warning: Don't touch the gears or any paper from the cartridges. Turn on , and test it for cleaning; After transporting the printer, remove the tape securing the print head. Related Documentation CPD-23761 CPD-23763 CPD-23764 CPD-23765 Epson Stylus Photo R280 Start Here (English/French) Epson Stylus Photo R280 Quick Guide (English) Epson Stylus Photo R280 Guide Rapide (French) Epson Stylus Photo...
Quick Reference Guide
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...updates to check for instructions. Open a photo or document in Windows 1. Tip: It's a good idea to your Epson Stylus Photo R280 Series software. Load paper (see the on printing, see page 4). 2. Open the File menu and select Print. For detailed instructions on -screen User's Guide. Printing in a printing program. 3. Basic Printing This section describes the basic steps for printing a photo or document stored on your Windows® or Macintosh® computer, and printing directly on the Start Here sheet. Before you start, make sure you've installed your printer software...
...updates to check for instructions. Open a photo or document in Windows 1. Tip: It's a good idea to your Epson Stylus Photo R280 Series software. Load paper (see the on printing, see page 4). 2. Open the File menu and select Print. For detailed instructions on -screen User's Guide. Printing in a printing program. 3. Basic Printing This section describes the basic steps for printing a photo or document stored on your Windows® or Macintosh® computer, and printing directly on the Start Here sheet. Before you start, make sure you've installed your printer software...
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...you're using OS X 10.2.x, click the Print Center icon instead, then double-click Stylus Photo R280 in your desktop. Selecting the Correct Paper Type Select the correct Type (see page 8) or Media Type (see page 10) setting in the Printer List window. For this paper/media Plain paper Epson Bright White Paper Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Photo Paper Glossy Epson Presentation Paper Matte Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster Select this setting Plain Paper/Bright White Paper Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy...
...you're using OS X 10.2.x, click the Print Center icon instead, then double-click Stylus Photo R280 in your desktop. Selecting the Correct Paper Type Select the correct Type (see page 8) or Media Type (see page 10) setting in the Printer List window. For this paper/media Plain paper Epson Bright White Paper Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Photo Paper Glossy Epson Presentation Paper Matte Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster Select this setting Plain Paper/Bright White Paper Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy...
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... CD/DVD tray is nearly expended or follow the instructions in the printer settings window. Solving Problems If you 're printing on paper, your paper ran out. You can also check "Problems and Solutions" on page 23 for basic troubleshooting suggestions, or see your on-screen User's Guide for free updates to resume printing. Checking for Software Updates Periodically, it's a good idea to check Epson's support website for more paper and press the ) paper button to your Epson Stylus Photo R280 Series software. Load more detailed help.
... CD/DVD tray is nearly expended or follow the instructions in the printer settings window. Solving Problems If you 're printing on paper, your paper ran out. You can also check "Problems and Solutions" on page 23 for basic troubleshooting suggestions, or see your on-screen User's Guide for free updates to resume printing. Checking for Software Updates Periodically, it's a good idea to check Epson's support website for more paper and press the ) paper button to your Epson Stylus Photo R280 Series software. Load more detailed help.
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...'re having trouble using your paper is loaded short edge first and is jammed in "Where To Get Help" on again. Printing Problems ■ Make sure your R280 Series. Make sure you loaded. ■ Load paper with the printer or incorrectly installed. If the lights are correct for the paper you have an internal error. Press the ) paper button to install it on a CD or DVD, the CD/DVD tray has not ejected. Turn the printer back on page 25. Then turn it .
...'re having trouble using your paper is loaded short edge first and is jammed in "Where To Get Help" on again. Printing Problems ■ Make sure your R280 Series. Make sure you loaded. ■ Load paper with the printer or incorrectly installed. If the lights are correct for the paper you have an internal error. Press the ) paper button to install it on a CD or DVD, the CD/DVD tray has not ejected. Turn the printer back on page 25. Then turn it .
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... paper you loaded matches the paper size and paper type settings in your printer software (see page 11). ■ For the best print quality, use Epson papers (see page 5) and genuine Epson ink cartridges (see page 18 for instructions. ■ The ink cartridges may be low on ink (see page 18). ■ If you notice light or dark bands across your on-screen User's Guide for instructions on checking and replacing an ink cartridge). 24 Solving Problems Print Quality Problems If you have any torn pieces. Paper Feeding Problems ■ If paper doesn't feed, remove...
... paper you loaded matches the paper size and paper type settings in your printer software (see page 11). ■ For the best print quality, use Epson papers (see page 5) and genuine Epson ink cartridges (see page 18 for instructions. ■ The ink cartridges may be low on ink (see page 18). ■ If you notice light or dark bands across your on-screen User's Guide for instructions on checking and replacing an ink cartridge). 24 Solving Problems Print Quality Problems If you have any torn pieces. Paper Feeding Problems ■ If paper doesn't feed, remove...
