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... the color that you need with six individual ink cartridges • Create high quality photos and documents, right from your photos to Epson - right at home. 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...
... the color that you need with six individual ink cartridges • Create high quality photos and documents, right from your photos to Epson - right at home. 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...
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... measured after the "Replace cartridge" indicator comes on. 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 Epson America, Inc. Epson R280 Ultra Hi-Definition Photo Printer Specifications Printer Specifications Printing Technology Advanced MicroPiezo® 6-color ink jet printing with advanced face detection* Direct CD...
... measured after the "Replace cartridge" indicator comes on. 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 Epson America, Inc. Epson R280 Ultra Hi-Definition Photo Printer Specifications Printer Specifications Printing Technology Advanced MicroPiezo® 6-color ink jet printing with advanced face detection* Direct CD...
Product Information Guide
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.../highcapacity (U.S. You can still use any combination of cartridge sizes. sales) or http://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...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. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). You may use a regular capacity magenta cartridge (78).
.../highcapacity (U.S. You can still use any combination of cartridge sizes. sales) or http://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...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. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). You may use a regular capacity magenta cartridge (78).
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...176;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 , and temperature. For best printing results, use genuine Epson cartridges and do not refill them. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Printer Specifications Printing Epson MicroPiezo® head with DX5™ variable ...your print quality and could result in the cartridge after the "replace cartridge" indicator comes on the back of ink remains in printer damage. For print quality, a small amount of the...
...176;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 , and temperature. For best printing results, use genuine Epson cartridges and do not refill them. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Printer Specifications Printing Epson MicroPiezo® head with DX5™ variable ...your print quality and could result in the cartridge after the "replace cartridge" indicator comes on the back of ink remains in printer damage. For print quality, a small amount of the...
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... ink lights flash Paper may dry out. A window may be 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 low. Then turn it if printouts don't look their best. If you need to communicate directly with...
... ink lights flash Paper may dry out. A window may be 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 low. Then turn it if printouts don't look their best. If you need to communicate directly with...
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...to break the hooks on . (The green power light should be unable to use genuine Epson cartridges and do not refill them. This can damage the ink cartridge. 6 7/07 Do not open the printer cover. 3. The green power light begins to step 6. If the cartridge is low or... this step. ❏ If all the steps in printer damage. Be careful not to the ink cartridge replacement position. Do not touch the green IC chip on , but not flashing.) Then open ink cartridge packages until you begin. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Be sure you have ...
...to break the hooks on . (The green power light should be unable to use genuine Epson cartridges and do not refill them. This can damage the ink cartridge. 6 7/07 Do not open the printer cover. 3. The green power light begins to step 6. If the cartridge is low or... this step. ❏ If all the steps in printer damage. Be careful not to the ink cartridge replacement position. Do not touch the green IC chip on , but not flashing.) Then open ink cartridge packages until you begin. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Be sure you have ...
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... properly. Caution: Never turn off the printer while the green power light is complete. Note: If the red ink light flashes after a thorough flushing, see a doctor immediately. 12. If you may not be able to print. Epson Stylus Photo R280 7. Remove the yellow tape from the bottom... of the printer, remove the yellow tape, and then reinstall it clicks into the holder. Don't take the cartridge out of...
... properly. Caution: Never turn off the printer while the green power light is complete. Note: If the red ink light flashes after a thorough flushing, see a doctor immediately. 12. If you may not be able to print. Epson Stylus Photo R280 7. Remove the yellow tape from the bottom... of the printer, remove the yellow tape, and then reinstall it clicks into the holder. Don't take the cartridge out of...
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...under the tabs on the left edge guide. This setting tells your printer what kind of paper or CD/DVD you should choose for the ...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...
...under the tabs on the left edge guide. This setting tells your printer what kind of paper or CD/DVD you should choose for the ...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...
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... after it has dried. otherwise, you print in the CD/DVD position (upper notches). Then follow these steps: 1. Lift the front tray up with this printer. Note: If you may stain the CD/DVD tray, CD, or DVD. ❏ Moisture on the printable surface of your CDs or DVDs may not... tray may cause errors when you are printing on any ink jet-printable CD or DVD. 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 ; Make sure the settings you choose are appropriate for the CD or DVD you...
... after it has dried. otherwise, you print in the CD/DVD position (upper notches). Then follow these steps: 1. Lift the front tray up with this printer. Note: If you may stain the CD/DVD tray, CD, or DVD. ❏ Moisture on the printable surface of your CDs or DVDs may not... tray may cause errors when you are printing on any ink jet-printable CD or DVD. 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 ; Make sure the settings you choose are appropriate for the CD or DVD you...
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...tray with 8-cm CDs or DVDs 5. Epson Stylus Photo R280 4. Continue sliding the tray into the brackets on -screen User's Guide for instructions. Open the File menu and select Print. 2. Caution: Be sure to adjust the print position or color, see your printer may be damaged or the surface of the...that no dust or dirt is on -screen User's Guide. 10 7/07 otherwise the printer may damage the disc's data side. Windows: Make sure EPSON Stylus Photo R280 Series is printing; Keep printed discs away from the printer list and click OK. 3. See your design and loaded a CD or DVD, ...
...tray with 8-cm CDs or DVDs 5. Epson Stylus Photo R280 4. Continue sliding the tray into the brackets on -screen User's Guide for instructions. Open the File menu and select Print. 2. Caution: Be sure to adjust the print position or color, see your printer may be damaged or the surface of the...that no dust or dirt is on -screen User's Guide. 10 7/07 otherwise the printer may damage the disc's data side. Windows: Make sure EPSON Stylus Photo R280 Series is printing; Keep printed discs away from the printer list and click OK. 3. See your design and loaded a CD or DVD, ...
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... this case, replace the appropriate ink cartridge first. Using the Buttons on the Printer 1. Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it is on, you see lines in your printout or colors are incorrect or missing). Note: Clean the print head only when print quality declines (for example, if you ...Click Print or Next. Make sure the printer is turned on but not printing, and the red ink light is not on. (If the red ink light is a good idea to print a few pages at least once a month to maintain good print quality. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Cleaning the Print Head If your printouts are...
... this case, replace the appropriate ink cartridge first. Using the Buttons on the Printer 1. Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it is on, you see lines in your printout or colors are incorrect or missing). Note: Clean the print head only when print quality declines (for example, if you ...Click Print or Next. Make sure the printer is turned on but not printing, and the red ink light is not on. (If the red ink light is a good idea to print a few pages at least once a month to maintain good print quality. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Cleaning the Print Head If your printouts are...
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...When the nozzle check starts to clean the nozzles. If there are faint, follow the instructions in the printer, then do the following : 5. Click Start or Next. You may damage it. Epson Stylus Photo R280 4. You see if there are no gaps or lines, the print head does not need to be ...cleaned: 6. Check the printed nozzle check pattern to clean the print head again. Running the Head Cleaning Utility Using Your Computer 1. Windows: Right-click the printer icon on ...
...When the nozzle check starts to clean the nozzles. If there are faint, follow the instructions in the printer, then do the following : 5. Click Start or Next. You may damage it. Epson Stylus Photo R280 4. You see if there are no gaps or lines, the print head does not need to be ...cleaned: 6. Check the printed nozzle check pattern to clean the print head again. Running the Head Cleaning Utility Using Your Computer 1. Windows: Right-click the printer icon on ...
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...determine whether you need to clean the print head again. Select Print Head Alignment. ❏ Macintosh: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility2. You see light or dark lines, you may need to print the alignment pattern. Then click Realignment and Print to close the... lines, select the square with no streaks or lines, and enter its number in the corresponding box on your printout. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Using the Buttons on the printer. 2. Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Examine the nozzle check pattern you don't see any dried ink to clean the print...
...determine whether you need to clean the print head again. Select Print Head Alignment. ❏ Macintosh: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility2. You see light or dark lines, you may need to print the alignment pattern. Then click Realignment and Print to close the... lines, select the square with no streaks or lines, and enter its number in the corresponding box on your printout. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Using the Buttons on the printer. 2. Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Examine the nozzle check pattern you don't see any dried ink to clean the print...
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.... 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 shown below, then close the printer cover. 4. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Cleaning the Printer To keep your printer working at its best, you should clean it several sheets of letter-size paper...
.... 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 shown below, then close the printer cover. 4. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Cleaning the Printer To keep your printer working at its best, you should clean it several sheets of letter-size paper...
Quick Reference Guide
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... Before you start, make sure you've installed your printer software and connected the printer to your computer as described on page 22 for instructions. Basic Printing This section describes the basic steps for printing a photo or document stored on your Windows® or Macintosh...directly on -screen User's Guide. Open the File menu and select Print. You see a window like this one: Select EPSON Stylus Photo R280 Series Click here to your Epson Stylus Photo R280 Series software. For detailed instructions on printing, see page 4). 2. Load paper (see the on an ink jetprintable CD or...
... Before you start, make sure you've installed your printer software and connected the printer to your computer as described on page 22 for instructions. Basic Printing This section describes the basic steps for printing a photo or document stored on your Windows® or Macintosh...directly on -screen User's Guide. Open the File menu and select Print. You see a window like this one: Select EPSON Stylus Photo R280 Series Click here to your Epson Stylus Photo R280 Series software. For detailed instructions on printing, see page 4). 2. Load paper (see the on an ink jetprintable CD or...
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... EPSON Stylus Photo R280 Series is selected, then click the Preferences or Properties button. (If you 're printing (choose Photo or Best Photo for pictures) Select your paper Type Select your paper Size Click here for your photo includes a face with an intentional color cast, such as Auto Photo... Correction). Then click Preferences or Properties on saving them later, click ? If your paper (see a Setup, Printer...
... EPSON Stylus Photo R280 Series is selected, then click the Preferences or Properties button. (If you 're printing (choose Photo or Best Photo for pictures) Select your paper Type Select your paper Size Click here for your photo includes a face with an intentional color cast, such as Auto Photo... Correction). Then click Preferences or Properties on saving them later, click ? If your paper (see a Setup, Printer...
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Note: For more information about printer settings, click the ? You see page 11) Select Color or Grayscale Select higher quality or faster printing (if available) Select Automatic mode Note: In certain programs, you may need to change additional settings. See ...'s Guide for details. 8. button. 7. Choose any other printing options you can reuse them as necessary: Select your Media Type (see a window like this one: Select Stylus Photo R280 Select Print Settings 6.
Note: For more information about printer settings, click the ? You see page 11) Select Color or Grayscale Select higher quality or faster printing (if available) Select Automatic mode Note: In certain programs, you may need to change additional settings. See ...'s Guide for details. 8. button. 7. Choose any other printing options you can reuse them as necessary: Select your Media Type (see a window like this one: Select Stylus Photo R280 Select Print Settings 6.
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... Stylus Photo R280 in the Printer List window. This tells the R280 Series what you're printing on the bottom of your print job, click the printer icon when it appears in your desktop. 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...
... Stylus Photo R280 in the Printer List window. This tells the R280 Series what you're printing on the bottom of your print job, click the printer icon when it appears in your desktop. 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...
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... can also click Start or , select Programs or All Programs, select EPSON, and click EPSON Stylus Photo R280 Series Driver Update. 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 resume...check "Problems and Solutions" on page 23 for basic troubleshooting suggestions, or see your on your Epson Stylus Photo R280 Series software. Follow the instructions beginning on Explanation The printer is not inserted. Error Indicators Lights Green P power light flashes Red ) paper out light is...
... can also click Start or , select Programs or All Programs, select EPSON, and click EPSON Stylus Photo R280 Series Driver Update. 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 resume...check "Problems and Solutions" on page 23 for basic troubleshooting suggestions, or see your on your Epson Stylus Photo R280 Series software. Follow the instructions beginning on Explanation The printer is not inserted. Error Indicators Lights Green P power light flashes Red ) paper out light is...