Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... Detailed information on each component is on the core technologies used in Epson ink jet printers work together to produce brilliant Photo Quality color, sharp text, and incredible print speeds Small Ink Droplet Size Small ink droplets produce smoother gradations and greater tonal control Epson Inks Epson innovates ink solutions tailored to the needs of specific users instead of offering...
... Detailed information on each component is on the core technologies used in Epson ink jet printers work together to produce brilliant Photo Quality color, sharp text, and incredible print speeds Small Ink Droplet Size Small ink droplets produce smoother gradations and greater tonal control Epson Inks Epson innovates ink solutions tailored to the needs of specific users instead of offering...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... ink droplet sizes. Smallest ink droplets produce smooth photos, especially beneficial for smoother gradations Ink Jet Printer Technical Brief Large droplets are unique in printing. Here's how it compares to thermal ink jet technology, used in dense coverage areas allowing Epson to precisely print crisp details in dense coverage areas to create a larger color palette. Resistor Ink...
... ink droplet sizes. Smallest ink droplets produce smooth photos, especially beneficial for smoother gradations Ink Jet Printer Technical Brief Large droplets are unique in printing. Here's how it compares to thermal ink jet technology, used in dense coverage areas allowing Epson to precisely print crisp details in dense coverage areas to create a larger color palette. Resistor Ink...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... are registered trademarks or trademarks of Epson America, Inc. Ink Jet Printer Technical Brief Page 3 Epson Papers: In general, Epson printers will deliver their respective owners. Other product names used herein are specifically designed to as halftoning, that produces fast, high-quality, color-accurate output. Fine Art Pro Advanced Amateur Photo Enthusiast Chief Memory Offi...
... are registered trademarks or trademarks of Epson America, Inc. Ink Jet Printer Technical Brief Page 3 Epson Papers: In general, Epson printers will deliver their respective owners. Other product names used herein are specifically designed to as halftoning, that produces fast, high-quality, color-accurate output. Fine Art Pro Advanced Amateur Photo Enthusiast Chief Memory Offi...
Product Brochure
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... Hi-Definition R280 Photo Printer Photos | CDs | Documents Scratch • Wa Smudge • s ter • Fade R esistant Photo For brilliant photos with Epson's versatile paper selection Ordering Information Product Name Epson Stylus® Photo R280 Epson Stylus Photo R280 (Canada) 78 Black ink cartridge 78 Cyan ink cartridge 78 Magenta ink cartridge 78 Yellow ink cartridge 78 Light Cyan ink cartridge 78 Light Magenta ink cartridge 78 Multi-pack (5 colors) 77 High...
... Hi-Definition R280 Photo Printer Photos | CDs | Documents Scratch • Wa Smudge • s ter • Fade R esistant Photo For brilliant photos with Epson's versatile paper selection Ordering Information Product Name Epson Stylus® Photo R280 Epson Stylus Photo R280 (Canada) 78 Black ink cartridge 78 Cyan ink cartridge 78 Magenta ink cartridge 78 Yellow ink cartridge 78 Light Cyan ink cartridge 78 Light Magenta ink cartridge 78 Multi-pack (5 colors) 77 High...
Product Brochure
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... Speeds** Black text up to 37 ppm Color text up to change without notice. Packaging Specifications Epson Stylus Photo R280 Single Carton Dimensions 20.2" x 13.8" x 9.4" (W x D x H) Single Carton Weight 17.9 lb Pallet 42.5" x 40.9" x 86.0" (W x D x H) Number of Seiko Epson Corporation. Epson R280 Ultra Hi-Definition Photo Printer Specifications Printer Specifications Printing Technology Advanced MicroPiezo® 6-color ink jet printing with advanced face detection* Direct...
... Speeds** Black text up to 37 ppm Color text up to change without notice. Packaging Specifications Epson Stylus Photo R280 Single Carton Dimensions 20.2" x 13.8" x 9.4" (W x D x H) Single Carton Weight 17.9 lb Pallet 42.5" x 40.9" x 86.0" (W x D x H) Number of Seiko Epson Corporation. Epson R280 Ultra Hi-Definition Photo Printer Specifications Printer Specifications Printing Technology Advanced MicroPiezo® 6-color ink jet printing with advanced face detection* Direct...
Product Information Guide
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... 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...
... 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...
Product Information Guide
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Epson Stylus Photo R280 Printer Specifications Printing Epson MicroPiezo® head with DX5™ variable droplets Mechanical Paper feed Paper path Sheet feeder capacity Dimensions Storage Printing Weight Friction Sheet feeder, top entry ... 50 to 95 °F (10 to 35 °C) Storage -4 to 104 °F (-20 to 40 °C) 1 month at 104 °F (40 °C) Humidity (without ink cartridges Ink Cartridges Colors Black, cyan, magenta, yellow, light cyan light magenta Cartridge life Within 6 months after opening the package. The use up a cartridge within six months of...
Epson Stylus Photo R280 Printer Specifications Printing Epson MicroPiezo® head with DX5™ variable droplets Mechanical Paper feed Paper path Sheet feeder capacity Dimensions Storage Printing Weight Friction Sheet feeder, top entry ... 50 to 95 °F (10 to 35 °C) Storage -4 to 104 °F (-20 to 40 °C) 1 month at 104 °F (40 °C) Humidity (without ink cartridges Ink Cartridges Colors Black, cyan, magenta, yellow, light cyan light magenta Cartridge life Within 6 months after opening the package. The use up a cartridge within six months of...
Product Information Guide
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...0.78 inches (20.0 mm). * When you print in the expanded area. CDs or DVDs 12-cm CD/DVD 8-cm CD/DVD If you print with ink: Inner hub area Outer periphery area 18 to 42 mm 117 to 120 mm for a 12-cm CD/DVD 77 to 60% RH Printable area... the flap edge left and the flap side down. D-L The minimum left margin is 0.12 inches (3.0 mm). B-L The minimum left margin is 0.20 inches (5.0 mm). Epson Stylus Photo R280 Paper Single sheets Size Paper type Thickness Weight (for plain bond paper) A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches) A6 (4.1 × 5.8 inches) Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) Legal (8.5 ...
...0.78 inches (20.0 mm). * When you print in the expanded area. CDs or DVDs 12-cm CD/DVD 8-cm CD/DVD If you print with ink: Inner hub area Outer periphery area 18 to 42 mm 117 to 120 mm for a 12-cm CD/DVD 77 to 60% RH Printable area... the flap edge left and the flap side down. D-L The minimum left margin is 0.12 inches (3.0 mm). B-L The minimum left margin is 0.20 inches (5.0 mm). Epson Stylus Photo R280 Paper Single sheets Size Paper type Thickness Weight (for plain bond paper) A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches) A6 (4.1 × 5.8 inches) Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) Legal (8.5 ...
Product Information Guide
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...ink light is off , wait a few seconds, and then turn on paper, your computer screen if you 're printing on again. A window may be accurately displayed. Note: To disable checking for the client. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Checking the Printer's Lights To diagnose problems, check the printer...'s lights: Lights Explanation Green power The printer is expended, even if other cartridges are not expended....
...ink light is off , wait a few seconds, and then turn on paper, your computer screen if you 're printing on again. A window may be accurately displayed. Note: To disable checking for the client. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Checking the Printer's Lights To diagnose problems, check the printer...'s lights: Lights Explanation Green power The printer is expended, even if other cartridges are not expended....
Product Information Guide
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... If you are replacing a low or expended cartridge, the print head moves to the ink cartridge replacement position. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Be sure you have obtained a replacement, or the ink remaining in the print head nozzles may dry out. Repeat this may dry out and be... to break the hooks on . (The green power light should be unable to install the ink. Note: Don't hold down the ink button for more than 3 seconds, or the printer will start replacing a cartridge, you must complete all the low or expended cartridges have been identified...
... If you are replacing a low or expended cartridge, the print head moves to the ink cartridge replacement position. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Be sure you have obtained a replacement, or the ink remaining in the print head nozzles may dry out. Repeat this may dry out and be... to break the hooks on . (The green power light should be unable to install the ink. Note: Don't hold down the ink button for more than 3 seconds, or the printer will start replacing a cartridge, you must complete all the low or expended cartridges have been identified...
Product Information Guide
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... or vision problems continue after the print head moves to refill it properly. Warning: If ink gets on your eyes, flush them thoroughly with soap and water. Close the printer cover and press the ink button. Epson Stylus Photo R280 7. Don't take the cartridge out of the printer, remove the yellow tape, and then reinstall it ; Press the...
... or vision problems continue after the print head moves to refill it properly. Warning: If ink gets on your eyes, flush them thoroughly with soap and water. Close the printer cover and press the ink button. Epson Stylus Photo R280 7. Don't take the cartridge out of the printer, remove the yellow tape, and then reinstall it ; Press the...
Product Information Guide
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... . Epson Stylus Photo R280 Paper Loading Guidelines You can load the following number of sheets of Epson special media: Paper name Epson Premium Bright White Paper Epson Presentation Paper Matte Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss Epson Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-sided Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster Epson...
... . Epson Stylus Photo R280 Paper Loading Guidelines You can load the following number of sheets of Epson special media: Paper name Epson Premium Bright White Paper Epson Presentation Paper Matte Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss Epson Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-sided Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster Epson...
Product Information Guide
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...: 12-cm CD/DVD 8-cm CD/DVD Inserting a CD or DVD Before you accidentally print on any ink jet-printable CD or DVD. Open the front cover. 2. Set the front tray in the inner hub .... The printable area of special effects. Note: If you can adjust the print density (see your designs with ink: ❏ Inner hub area: 18 to 42 mm ❏ Outer periphery area: 117 to 120 mm ... CD/DVD position (upper notches). Lift the front tray up with this printer. Then follow these steps: 1. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Printing on CDs and DVDs You can use the CD/DVD tray to print customized text, ...
...: 12-cm CD/DVD 8-cm CD/DVD Inserting a CD or DVD Before you accidentally print on any ink jet-printable CD or DVD. Open the front cover. 2. Set the front tray in the inner hub .... The printable area of special effects. Note: If you can adjust the print density (see your designs with ink: ❏ Inner hub area: 18 to 42 mm ❏ Outer periphery area: 117 to 120 mm ... CD/DVD position (upper notches). Lift the front tray up with this printer. Then follow these steps: 1. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Printing on CDs and DVDs You can use the CD/DVD tray to print customized text, ...
Product Information Guide
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...printer may become dirty or scratched. Select CD/DVD or CD/DVD Premium Surface as the Print Confirmation Pattern setting (Windows) or Test Print Pattern setting (Macintosh). 5. Select None as the Media Type setting. 4. Caution: Be sure to adjust the print position or color...the Printer Software CD-ROM) to dry, wait at a time. See your on the CD/DVD tray and the front tray are aligned. Windows: Make sure EPSON Stylus Photo R280 Series... the Printer Settings window and use this may not be a gap in the tray. If you 're done printing on the front tray. To allow the ink to ...
...printer may become dirty or scratched. Select CD/DVD or CD/DVD Premium Surface as the Print Confirmation Pattern setting (Windows) or Test Print Pattern setting (Macintosh). 5. Select None as the Media Type setting. 4. Caution: Be sure to adjust the print position or color...the Printer Software CD-ROM) to dry, wait at a time. See your on the CD/DVD tray and the front tray are aligned. Windows: Make sure EPSON Stylus Photo R280 Series... the Printer Settings window and use this may not be a gap in the tray. If you 're done printing on the front tray. To allow the ink to ...
Product Information Guide
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... if you see lines in your printout or colors are unexpectedly light or faint, or you notice light or dark bands across your printout, you don't use your printer often it only if quality declines. This saves ink. If the red ink light comes on -screen instructions and skip to ...3. Select Nozzle Check. You see if the print head needs cleaning. Using Your Computer 1. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Cleaning the Print Head If your printouts are incorrect or missing). In this case, replace the appropriate ink cartridge first. Click Print or Next. If there are faint, click Clean. If there are ...
... if you see lines in your printout or colors are unexpectedly light or faint, or you notice light or dark bands across your printout, you don't use your printer often it only if quality declines. This saves ink. If the red ink light comes on -screen instructions and skip to ...3. Select Nozzle Check. You see if the print head needs cleaning. Using Your Computer 1. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Cleaning the Print Head If your printouts are incorrect or missing). In this case, replace the appropriate ink cartridge first. Click Print or Next. If there are faint, click Clean. If there are ...
Product Information Guide
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...details.) 5. When the green power light stops flashing, make sure paper is off and wait overnight. Select SP R280 Series in the printer, and the red ink light is loaded in progress. Cleaning takes several seconds. Do not insert the CD/DVD tray until the power.... This allows any improvement after cleaning three times, turn off the printer while head cleaning is not inserted in the printer list, click OK, and select Head Cleaning. 3. When the nozzle check starts to soften. Epson Stylus Photo R280 4. Check the printed nozzle check pattern to clean the nozzles. The...
...details.) 5. When the green power light stops flashing, make sure paper is off and wait overnight. Select SP R280 Series in the printer, and the red ink light is loaded in progress. Cleaning takes several seconds. Do not insert the CD/DVD tray until the power.... This allows any improvement after cleaning three times, turn off the printer while head cleaning is not inserted in the printer list, click OK, and select Head Cleaning. 3. When the nozzle check starts to soften. Epson Stylus Photo R280 4. Check the printed nozzle check pattern to clean the nozzles. The...
Product Information Guide
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... the square with no gaps, as shown below), clean the print head again. 6. Hold down the ink button on ink or you may damage it. When the green power light stops flashing, make sure the front tray is... in progress. Load several seconds. Caution: Never turn the printer off . (If the red ink light is in the paper (lower) position. 1. Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Examine the nozzle... and Print to clean the print head. Make sure the printer is turned on page 11 for approximately 3 seconds. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Using the Buttons on the...
... the square with no gaps, as shown below), clean the print head again. 6. Hold down the ink button on ink or you may damage it. When the green power light stops flashing, make sure the front tray is... in progress. Load several seconds. Caution: Never turn the printer off . (If the red ink light is in the paper (lower) position. 1. Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Examine the nozzle... and Print to clean the print head. Make sure the printer is turned on page 11 for approximately 3 seconds. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Using the Buttons on the...
Product Information Guide
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... 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 R280 CD-ROM with them. Load several times a year. Press the paper button to the metal parts under the ink cartridge holder. ❏ Never use it upside down the paper support extension and close the printer cover. 2. Caution: ❏...
... 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 R280 CD-ROM with them. Load several times a year. Press the paper button to the metal parts under the ink cartridge holder. ❏ Never use it upside down the paper support extension and close the printer cover. 2. Caution: ❏...
Quick Reference Guide
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Contents Introduction 3 Loading Paper 4 Using Special Papers 5 Basic Printing 7 Printing in Windows 7 Printing with a Macintosh 9 Selecting the Correct Paper Type 11 Printing Borderless Photos 12 Printing on CDs and DVDs 13 Maintaining Your Printer 15 Checking the Print Head Nozzles 15 Cleaning the Print Head 16 Checking the Ink Cartridge Status 17 Purchasing Epson Ink Cartridges 17 Replacing Ink Cartridges 18 Solving Problems 22 Checking for Software Updates 22 Error Indicators 22 Problems and Solutions 23 Where To Get Help 25 Notices 26 2 Contents
Contents Introduction 3 Loading Paper 4 Using Special Papers 5 Basic Printing 7 Printing in Windows 7 Printing with a Macintosh 9 Selecting the Correct Paper Type 11 Printing Borderless Photos 12 Printing on CDs and DVDs 13 Maintaining Your Printer 15 Checking the Print Head Nozzles 15 Cleaning the Print Head 16 Checking the Ink Cartridge Status 17 Purchasing Epson Ink Cartridges 17 Replacing Ink Cartridges 18 Solving Problems 22 Checking for Software Updates 22 Error Indicators 22 Problems and Solutions 23 Where To Get Help 25 Notices 26 2 Contents
Quick Reference Guide
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...ink jet-printable CDs and DVDs ■ Perform routine maintenance ■ Solve simple problems For additional instructions, see the on your equipment. Note: Notes contain important information about your R280 Series instructions: Warning: Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury. Introduction After you have set up your Epson Stylus® Photo R280... Series as you read your R280 Series. Tip: Tips contain hints for it on -screen User's Guide by ...
...ink jet-printable CDs and DVDs ■ Perform routine maintenance ■ Solve simple problems For additional instructions, see the on your equipment. Note: Notes contain important information about your R280 Series instructions: Warning: Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury. Introduction After you have set up your Epson Stylus® Photo R280... Series as you read your R280 Series. Tip: Tips contain hints for it on -screen User's Guide by ...