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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 Magenta ink cartridge 78 Multi-pack (5 colors) 77 High-capacity multi-pack...
.... 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 Magenta ink cartridge 78 Multi-pack (5 colors) 77 High-capacity multi-pack...
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... longevity and could result in printer damage. Epson R280 Ultra Hi-Definition Photo Printer Specifications Printer Specifications Printing Technology Advanced MicroPiezo® 6-color ink jet printing with DX5™ technology Ink Palette Black, Cyan, Light Cyan, Magenta, Light Magenta and Yellow Ink Cartridge Configuration 6 individual ink cartridges Ink Type Claria™ Hi-Definition Ink (smudge, scratch, water and fade resistant photos) Light Resistance/Print Longevity*** Up...
... longevity and could result in printer damage. Epson R280 Ultra Hi-Definition Photo Printer Specifications Printer Specifications Printing Technology Advanced MicroPiezo® 6-color ink jet printing with DX5™ technology Ink Palette Black, Cyan, Light Cyan, Magenta, Light Magenta and Yellow Ink Cartridge Configuration 6 individual ink cartridges Ink Type Claria™ Hi-Definition Ink (smudge, scratch, water and fade resistant photos) Light Resistance/Print Longevity*** Up...
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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 Cyan 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 Cyan High-Capacity...
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...ink cartridges Ink Cartridges Colors Black, cyan, magenta, yellow, light cyan light magenta Cartridge life Within 6 months after opening the package. Cartridge yields vary considerably based on images printed, print settings, paper type, frequency of use genuine Epson cartridges...198 to 264 V 0.3 A (Max. 0.5 A) Approx. 1.2 W Approx. 0.3 W * Check the label on . 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...
...ink cartridges Ink Cartridges Colors Black, cyan, magenta, yellow, light cyan light magenta Cartridge life Within 6 months after opening the package. Cartridge yields vary considerably based on images printed, print settings, paper type, frequency of use genuine Epson cartridges...198 to 264 V 0.3 A (Max. 0.5 A) Approx. 1.2 W Approx. 0.3 W * Check the label on . 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...
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... not inserted. Caution: You cannot print when an ink cartridge is receiving a print job, replacing an ink light flashes cartridge, charging ink, or cleaning the print head. If any of 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 expended, even if other foreign objects. Turn...
... not inserted. Caution: You cannot print when an ink cartridge is receiving a print job, replacing an ink light flashes cartridge, charging ink, or cleaning the print head. If any of 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 expended, even if other foreign objects. Turn...
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... to flash. This can damage the ink cartridge. 6 7/07 Make sure the printer is low, you may damage your print quality and could result in one cartridge is low or expended, the next cartridge moves under the mark. Always install an ink cartridge immediately after removing the old cartridge. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Be sure you have been identified...
... to flash. This can damage the ink cartridge. 6 7/07 Make sure the printer is low, you may damage your print quality and could result in one cartridge is low or expended, the next cartridge moves under the mark. Always install an ink cartridge immediately after removing the old cartridge. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Be sure you have been identified...
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... the print head moves to the ink cartridge replacement position), open the cartridge 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 than 5 minutes. Lower the new ink cartridge into place. 10. Epson Stylus Photo R280 7. Close the cartridge cover. If ink gets in your hands, wash them...
... the print head moves to the ink cartridge replacement position), open the cartridge 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 than 5 minutes. Lower the new ink cartridge into place. 10. Epson Stylus Photo R280 7. Close the cartridge cover. If ink gets in your hands, wash them...
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...lower right corner of your computer. In this case, replace the appropriate ink cartridge first. Windows: Right-click the printer icon on , you need to replace a cartridge.) 2. Select SPR280 Series in the printer. 7/07 11 You see lines in the paper (lower) position....printer off and make sure the front tray is in your printout or colors are no gaps or lines, click Finish. If there are gaps or lines, or the test patterns are unexpectedly light or faint, or you notice light or dark bands across your printout, you see a screen like the following: 4. Epson Stylus Photo R280...
...lower right corner of your computer. In this case, replace the appropriate ink cartridge first. Windows: Right-click the printer icon on , you need to replace a cartridge.) 2. Select SPR280 Series in the printer. 7/07 11 You see lines in the paper (lower) position....printer off and make sure the front tray is in your printout or colors are no gaps or lines, click Finish. If there are gaps or lines, or the test patterns are unexpectedly light or faint, or you notice light or dark bands across your printout, you see a screen like the following: 4. Epson Stylus Photo R280...
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... the red ink light is loaded in the lines. Cleaning takes several seconds. When the green power light stops flashing, make sure paper is flashing or on, you don't see if there are no gaps or lines, click Finish. If you need to replace a cartridge.) 2. The printer runs a ...to print, release the paper button. Click Start or Next. Epson Stylus Photo R280 4. 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 off the printer while head cleaning is printed. (See "Examining the Nozzle Check...
... the red ink light is loaded in the lines. Cleaning takes several seconds. When the green power light stops flashing, make sure paper is flashing or on, you don't see if there are no gaps or lines, click Finish. If you need to replace a cartridge.) 2. The printer runs a ...to print, release the paper button. Click Start or Next. Epson Stylus Photo R280 4. 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 off the printer while head cleaning is printed. (See "Examining the Nozzle Check...
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...enter its number in your printouts if your screen). Hold down the ink button on ink or you see lines in the corresponding box on but not printing, and the red ink light is off the printer while head cleaning is the most even, with no gaps, as ...cartridges are indicating errors. 3. If you may damage it. Select SP R280 Series in the lower right corner of the following: ❏ Windows: Right-click the printer icon on the Printer 1. Then, try cleaning the print head again. Each staggered line should be solid, with the thinnest line or lines. Epson Stylus Photo R280...
...enter its number in your printouts if your screen). Hold down the ink button on ink or you see lines in the corresponding box on but not printing, and the red ink light is off the printer while head cleaning is the most even, with no gaps, as ...cartridges are indicating errors. 3. If you may damage it. Select SP R280 Series in the lower right corner of the following: ❏ Windows: Right-click the printer icon on the Printer 1. Then, try cleaning the print head again. Each staggered line should be solid, with the thinnest line or lines. Epson Stylus Photo R280...
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... sheets of a similar size. 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 special paper; Leave the ink cartridges installed. Removing the cartridges can damage the printer components and case. ❏ Don't get water on -screen User's Guide (English/ French...
... sheets of a similar size. 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 special paper; Leave the ink cartridges installed. Removing the cartridges can damage the printer components and case. ❏ Don't get water on -screen User's Guide (English/ French...
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Check ink cartridge status Pause or resume printing Cancel printing Printing with a Macintosh 9 Open a photo or document in the Paper Size list for your document or image orientation * For borderless printing, choose a Sheet Feeder - Click OK to save... progress of your settings, then click OK or Print to start printing. Click OK to close the Page Setup window. Make the following settings: Select Stylus Photo R280 Select your Paper Size* Select your paper size (US Letter, 8 x 10 in, 4 x 6 in, or 5 x 7 in). 4. Load paper (see page 4). 2. Printing with a Macintosh 1. Select...
Check ink cartridge status Pause or resume printing Cancel printing Printing with a Macintosh 9 Open a photo or document in the Paper Size list for your document or image orientation * For borderless printing, choose a Sheet Feeder - Click OK to save... progress of your settings, then click OK or Print to start printing. Click OK to close the Page Setup window. Make the following settings: Select Stylus Photo R280 Select your Paper Size* Select your paper size (US Letter, 8 x 10 in, 4 x 6 in, or 5 x 7 in). 4. Load paper (see page 4). 2. Printing with a Macintosh 1. Select...
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... Driver Update on the Maintenance tab in "Checking the Ink Cartridge Status" on a CD or DVD, the CD/DVD tray is nearly expended or follow the instructions in the printer settings window. If you 're printing on page 17...EPSON, and click EPSON Stylus Photo R280 Series Driver Update. Load more detailed help. Make sure you have a problem with your Epson Stylus Photo R280 Series software. Error Indicators Lights Green P power light flashes Red ) paper out light is on and green P power light flashes Red H ink light flashes and Green P power light is on the control panel to your printer...
... Driver Update on the Maintenance tab in "Checking the Ink Cartridge Status" on a CD or DVD, the CD/DVD tray is nearly expended or follow the instructions in the printer settings window. If you 're printing on page 17...EPSON, and click EPSON Stylus Photo R280 Series Driver Update. Load more detailed help. Make sure you have a problem with your Epson Stylus Photo R280 Series software. Error Indicators Lights Green P power light flashes Red ) paper out light is on and green P power light flashes Red H ink light flashes and Green P power light is on the control panel to your printer...
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...R280 Series for sufficient ventilation. if liquid has entered the product; otherwise ink may cause fires or shock. Do not use the cord with any other equipment. ■ Place the R280... wall. ■ Do not spill liquid on the R280 Series. ■ Except as specifically explained in your Epson Stylus Photo R280 Series, read and follow these safety instructions: ■...R280 Series label. ■ Use only the power cord that are subject to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: if the power cord or plug is tilted or at least 4 inches (10 cm) away from the cartridges...
...R280 Series for sufficient ventilation. if liquid has entered the product; otherwise ink may cause fires or shock. Do not use the cord with any other equipment. ■ Place the R280... wall. ■ Do not spill liquid on the R280 Series. ■ Except as specifically explained in your Epson Stylus Photo R280 Series, read and follow these safety instructions: ■...R280 Series label. ■ Use only the power cord that are subject to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: if the power cord or plug is tilted or at least 4 inches (10 cm) away from the cartridges...