Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... important in -one -size-fits-all -in delivering exceptional print quality. Print Quality-Core Printing Technologies 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...
... important in -one -size-fits-all -in delivering exceptional print quality. Print Quality-Core Printing Technologies 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...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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...Epson's variable ink droplet sizes and high resolutions combine to improve color ranges and accuracy because Epson printers can use Variable Size Droplet Technology, where the printers...Epson printers are used in dense coverage areas allowing Epson to produce a greater number of different colored "printed dots" because a wider range of tiny droplets can be used in other ink jet printers: Epson...increased Epson printers use halftone algorithms with satellites and misting. 2. 1. Epson MicroPiezo Technology: Epson ... speed With this technique, Epson printers can be combined to precisely...
...Epson's variable ink droplet sizes and high resolutions combine to improve color ranges and accuracy because Epson printers can use Variable Size Droplet Technology, where the printers...Epson printers are used in dense coverage areas allowing Epson to produce a greater number of different colored "printed dots" because a wider range of tiny droplets can be used in other ink jet printers: Epson...increased Epson printers use halftone algorithms with satellites and misting. 2. 1. Epson MicroPiezo Technology: Epson ... speed With this technique, Epson printers can be combined to precisely...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... cartridges, and you see continuous tone color. Epson Papers: In general, Epson printers will deliver their best output quality when used , the best possibly print quality is a professional photographer staking his reputation on Epson papers • Epson ink jet papers are designed in various... that produces fast, high-quality, color-accurate output. DURABrite and Chief Memory Officer are registered trademarks or trademarks of documents and the occasional photo, is an amateur photographer looking to primarily print photos with Epson printers there are no added costs for ...
... cartridges, and you see continuous tone color. Epson Papers: In general, Epson printers will deliver their best output quality when used , the best possibly print quality is a professional photographer staking his reputation on Epson papers • Epson ink jet papers are designed in various... that produces fast, high-quality, color-accurate output. DURABrite and Chief Memory Officer are registered trademarks or trademarks of documents and the occasional photo, is an amateur photographer looking to primarily print photos with Epson printers there are no added costs for ...
Product Brochure
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SALES GUIDE Ultra 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...
SALES GUIDE Ultra 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...
Product Brochure
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... Warranty One-year limited in the U.S. Epson, Epson Stylus, Epson PRINT Image Matching and MicroPiezo are registered trademarks and Epson Exceed Your Vision and Claria are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of paper feed. DX5 is a trademark of prints. Epson R280 Ultra Hi-Definition Photo Printer Specifications Printer Specifications Printing Technology Advanced MicroPiezo® 6-color ink jet printing with advanced face...
... Warranty One-year limited in the U.S. Epson, Epson Stylus, Epson PRINT Image Matching and MicroPiezo are registered trademarks and Epson Exceed Your Vision and Claria are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of paper feed. DX5 is a trademark of prints. Epson R280 Ultra Hi-Definition Photo Printer Specifications Printer Specifications Printing Technology Advanced MicroPiezo® 6-color ink jet printing with advanced face...
Product Information Guide
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...If you've installed a high-capacity black cartridge (77), for example, you can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper from an Epson authorized reseller. 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...Part number 78 78 78 78 78 78 77 77 77 77 77 77 Note: Try the High Capacity 77 cartridges available at www.epson.com/ink3 (U.S. You can still use any combination of cartridge sizes. To find the nearest one, call 800-GO...
...If you've installed a high-capacity black cartridge (77), for example, you can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper from an Epson authorized reseller. 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...Part number 78 78 78 78 78 78 77 77 77 77 77 77 Note: Try the High Capacity 77 cartridges available at www.epson.com/ink3 (U.S. You can still use any combination of cartridge sizes. To find the nearest one, call 800-GO...
Product Information Guide
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... your print quality and could result in the cartridge after the "replace cartridge" indicator comes on. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Printer Specifications Printing Epson MicroPiezo® head with DX5™ variable droplets Mechanical Paper feed Paper path Sheet feeder capacity Dimensions...* Ink thaws and is usable after approximately 3 hours 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. Electrical Rated Voltage Input ...
... your print quality and could result in the cartridge after the "replace cartridge" indicator comes on. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Printer Specifications Printing Epson MicroPiezo® head with DX5™ variable droplets Mechanical Paper feed Paper path Sheet feeder capacity Dimensions...* Ink thaws and is usable after approximately 3 hours 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. Electrical Rated Voltage Input ...
Product Information Guide
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... the client. Checking the Ink Supply Note: Epson cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of the ink cartridges installed in the printer list, click OK, and select EPSON StatusMonitor. 7/07 5 Select SP R280 Series in the printer is receiving a print job, replacing an ink...installed. Load more than six months old, you use your paper ran out. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Checking the Printer's Lights To diagnose problems, check the printer's lights: Lights Explanation Green power The printer is broken, incompatible, or improperly installed, the ink cartridge status will not ...
... the client. Checking the Ink Supply Note: Epson cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of the ink cartridges installed in the printer list, click OK, and select EPSON StatusMonitor. 7/07 5 Select SP R280 Series in the printer is receiving a print job, replacing an ink...installed. Load more than six months old, you use your paper ran out. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Checking the Printer's Lights To diagnose problems, check the printer's lights: Lights Explanation Green power The printer is broken, incompatible, or improperly installed, the ink cartridge status will not ...
Product Information Guide
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... green IC chip on . (The green power light should be unable to print. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Be sure you have been identified, the print head moves to the ink cartridge replacement position. Make sure the printer is not installed promptly, the print head may dry out. Press the ink...
... green IC chip on . (The green power light should be unable to print. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Be sure you have been identified, the print head moves to the ink cartridge replacement position. Make sure the printer is not installed promptly, the print head may dry out. Press the ink...
Product Information Guide
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Epson Stylus Photo R280 7. otherwise, print quality may decline or you may not be able to replace other ...remove the transparent seal from the cartridge before continuing with water. Charging takes about one and a half minutes. The printer begins charging the ink delivery system. If ink gets in your hands, wash them immediately with step 11. 11... cover, and press down gently 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 refill it 's finished, the green power...
Epson Stylus Photo R280 7. otherwise, print quality may decline or you may not be able to replace other ...remove the transparent seal from the cartridge before continuing with water. Charging takes about one and a half minutes. The printer begins charging the ink delivery system. If ink gets in your hands, wash them immediately with step 11. 11... cover, and press down gently 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 refill it 's finished, the green power...
Product Information Guide
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... space in landscape mode. ❏ Load letterhead or preprinted paper into the printer top edge first. ❏ If you experience paper feeding problems, try loading fewer sheets. ❏ If you're using and adjusts the ink coverage accordingly. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Paper Loading Guidelines You can load the following number of sheets of the...
... space in landscape mode. ❏ Load letterhead or preprinted paper into the printer top edge first. ❏ If you experience paper feeding problems, try loading fewer sheets. ❏ If you're using and adjusts the ink coverage accordingly. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Paper Loading Guidelines You can load the following number of sheets of the...
Product Information Guide
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... Make sure the data, music, or video is turned on both hands, then pull it easy to import your own photos, add text, and modify your designs with this printer. Guidelines for your CDs or DVDs using or touching the printed surface of your CDs or DVDs, make sure the...Thermalprintable and regular CDs and DVDs should not be positioned correctly. 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, graphics, and photos directly on the printable surface of your CDs or DVDs may cause smearing. ❏ Before...
... Make sure the data, music, or video is turned on both hands, then pull it easy to import your own photos, add text, and modify your designs with this printer. Guidelines for your CDs or DVDs using or touching the printed surface of your CDs or DVDs, make sure the...Thermalprintable and regular CDs and DVDs should not be positioned correctly. 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, graphics, and photos directly on the printable surface of your CDs or DVDs may cause smearing. ❏ Before...
Product Information Guide
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... 24 hours before playing the disc or inserting it meets resistance. Windows: Make sure EPSON Stylus Photo R280 Series is printing; Caution: Be sure to adjust the print position or color, see your printer may be damaged. 12-cm CD/DVD 8-cm CD/DVD Always use a high ...data side. Make sure the disc lies flat in the Printer Settings window and use this piece with this may become dirty or scratched. Macintosh: Click the Select Printer button, then select Stylus Photo R280 from moisture and direct sunlight. Select None as the Media Type setting. 4. Epson Stylus Photo R280 4.
... 24 hours before playing the disc or inserting it meets resistance. Windows: Make sure EPSON Stylus Photo R280 Series is printing; Caution: Be sure to adjust the print position or color, see your printer may be damaged. 12-cm CD/DVD 8-cm CD/DVD Always use a high ...data side. Make sure the disc lies flat in the Printer Settings window and use this piece with this may become dirty or scratched. Macintosh: Click the Select Printer button, then select Stylus Photo R280 from moisture and direct sunlight. Select None as the Media Type setting. 4. Epson Stylus Photo R280 4.
Product Information Guide
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... in your printout or colors are faint, click Clean. If the red ink light comes on but not printing, that the print head needs to be cleaned. Make sure letter-size plain paper is in the paper (lower) position. Macintosh OS X: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility2. If there are... turned on but not printing, and the red ink light is not on. (If the red ink light is on the Printer 1. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Cleaning the Print Head If your printouts are no gaps or lines, click Finish. This unclogs the nozzles so they can also run a nozzle check ...
... in your printout or colors are faint, click Clean. If the red ink light comes on but not printing, that the print head needs to be cleaned. Make sure letter-size plain paper is in the paper (lower) position. Macintosh OS X: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility2. If there are... turned on but not printing, and the red ink light is not on. (If the red ink light is on the Printer 1. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Cleaning the Print Head If your printouts are no gaps or lines, click Finish. This unclogs the nozzles so they can also run a nozzle check ...
Product Information Guide
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... on page 13 for details.) 5. If there are gaps in the printer, and the red ink light is off. (If the red ink light is printed. (See "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern" on your taskbar and select Head Cleaning. Epson Stylus Photo R280 4. Hold down both buttons until cleaning has finished. 4. Check the printed nozzle...
... on page 13 for details.) 5. If there are gaps in the printer, and the red ink light is off. (If the red ink light is printed. (See "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern" on your taskbar and select Head Cleaning. Epson Stylus Photo R280 4. Hold down both buttons until cleaning has finished. 4. Check the printed nozzle...
Product Information Guide
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Epson Stylus Photo R280 Using the Buttons on the printer. 2. See "Checking the Print Head Nozzles" on the screen. Note: You may also see lines in the corresponding box on page 11 for approximately 3 seconds. Make sure none of your cartridges are indicating errors. 3. Do one of the following: ❏ Windows: Right-click the printer...need to soften. Load several seconds. Select Print Head Alignment. ❏ Macintosh: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility2. If you printed. For each set is the most even, with no gaps, as shown below), clean the...
Epson Stylus Photo R280 Using the Buttons on the printer. 2. See "Checking the Print Head Nozzles" on the screen. Note: You may also see lines in the corresponding box on page 11 for approximately 3 seconds. Make sure none of your cartridges are indicating errors. 3. Do one of the following: ❏ Windows: Right-click the printer...need to soften. Load several seconds. Select Print Head Alignment. ❏ Macintosh: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility2. If you printed. For each set is the most even, with no gaps, as shown below), clean the...
Product Information Guide
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... gears or any paper from printing. 1. they may prevent the printer from the printer, then push down . If you transport it for cleaning; 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 R280 CD-ROM with tape, as you notice a decline in...
... gears or any paper from printing. 1. they may prevent the printer from the printer, then push down . If you transport it for cleaning; 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 R280 CD-ROM with tape, as you notice a decline in...
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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..., and creative projects. However, for your on-screen User's Guide. For instructions on Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy (see your printer. You can also purchase supplies from an Epson authorized reseller. Always load paper short edge first, even for more information). Load letterhead or pre-printed paper top edge first, facing up. For example...
..., and creative projects. However, for your on-screen User's Guide. For instructions on Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy (see your printer. You can also purchase supplies from an Epson authorized reseller. Always load paper short edge first, even for more information). Load letterhead or pre-printed paper top edge first, facing up. For example...
Quick Reference Guide
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You see a window like this one: Select EPSON Stylus Photo R280 Series Click here to your computer as described on the Start Here sheet. Open the File menu and select Print. See "Checking for Software Updates... User's Guide. For detailed instructions on printing, see page 4). 2. Open a photo or document in Windows 1. Tip: It's a good idea to your Epson Stylus Photo R280 Series software. Basic Printing This section describes the basic steps for printing a photo or document stored on your printer software Basic Printing 7 Before you start, make sure you've installed your...
You see a window like this one: Select EPSON Stylus Photo R280 Series Click here to your computer as described on the Start Here sheet. Open the File menu and select Print. See "Checking for Software Updates... User's Guide. For detailed instructions on printing, see page 4). 2. Open a photo or document in Windows 1. Tip: It's a good idea to your Epson Stylus Photo R280 Series software. Basic Printing This section describes the basic steps for printing a photo or document stored on your printer software Basic Printing 7 Before you start, make sure you've installed your...
