Product Brochure
Page 1
...professional photographers. 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 ...to 38 ppm** • Print images and text directly onto ink jet printable CDs and DVDs • Replace only the color that you need with six individual ink cartridges • Create high quality photos and documents, right from your...
...professional photographers. 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 ...to 38 ppm** • Print images and text directly onto ink jet printable CDs and DVDs • Replace only the color that you need with six individual ink cartridges • Create high quality photos and documents, right from your...
Product Brochure
Page 2
...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 ink remains in printer damage. Visit www.wilhelm-research.com for more information about print speed. *** Ink lightfastness ratings based on . For print... (PowerPC® or Intel® processor) Software Included3 Epson printer driver, Epson Print CD, Web to Page, ArcSoft® PhotoImpression™ (PC and Macintosh® compatible) Color Management Automatic Photo Correction* and ICM Sound Level 36 dB per minute (ppm...
...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 ink remains in printer damage. Visit www.wilhelm-research.com for more information about print speed. *** Ink lightfastness ratings based on . For print... (PowerPC® or Intel® processor) Software Included3 Epson printer driver, Epson Print CD, Web to Page, ArcSoft® PhotoImpression™ (PC and Macintosh® compatible) Color Management Automatic Photo Correction* and ICM Sound Level 36 dB per minute (ppm...
Product Information Guide
Page 1
... 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...77 Note: Try the High Capacity 77 cartridges available at www.epson.com/ink3 (U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). You can also purchase supplies from Epson Supplies CentralSM at http://www.epson.com/highcapacity (U.S. You can still use any combination of cartridge sizes...
... 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...77 Note: Try the High Capacity 77 cartridges available at www.epson.com/ink3 (U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). You can also purchase supplies from Epson Supplies CentralSM at http://www.epson.com/highcapacity (U.S. You can still use any combination of cartridge sizes...
Product Information Guide
Page 3
...printed, print settings, paper type, frequency of use genuine Epson cartridges and do not refill them. Environmental Temperature Operation 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...on . Note: We recommend that you use , and temperature. For print quality, a small amount of ink remains in printer damage. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Printer Specifications Printing Epson MicroPiezo® head with DX5™ variable droplets Mechanical Paper feed Paper ...
...printed, print settings, paper type, frequency of use genuine Epson cartridges and do not refill them. Environmental Temperature Operation 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...on . Note: We recommend that you use , and temperature. For print quality, a small amount of ink remains in printer damage. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Printer Specifications Printing Epson MicroPiezo® head with DX5™ variable droplets Mechanical Paper feed Paper ...
Product Information Guide
Page 4
... is 0.12 inches (3.0 mm). Load envelopes with the borderless feature, print quality may reduce the print quality and cause paper jams or other problems. If you print with the flap edge left and the flap side down. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Paper Single sheets Size Paper type Thickness Weight (for a 8-cm CD...5 inches 8 × 10 inches 16:9 (4 × 7.11 inches) User Defined up to 8.5 × 44 inches Plain bond paper or special paper distributed by Epson 0.003 to 0.004 inch (0.08 to 0.11 mm) 17 lb (64 g/m²) to 24 lb (90 g/m²) Envelopes Size Paper type Weight No. 10 (4.1 ...
... is 0.12 inches (3.0 mm). Load envelopes with the borderless feature, print quality may reduce the print quality and cause paper jams or other problems. If you print with the flap edge left and the flap side down. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Paper Single sheets Size Paper type Thickness Weight (for a 8-cm CD...5 inches 8 × 10 inches 16:9 (4 × 7.11 inches) User Defined up to 8.5 × 44 inches Plain bond paper or special paper distributed by Epson 0.003 to 0.004 inch (0.08 to 0.11 mm) 17 lb (64 g/m²) to 24 lb (90 g/m²) Envelopes Size Paper type Weight No. 10 (4.1 ...
Product Information Guide
Page 5
... cartridges installed in the print head nozzle may need to check the ink supply. If you may dry out. Select SP R280 Series in the next section. Then turn off ; Red ink light flashes and green power light is low. If the lights are not expended. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Checking the Printer's Lights To diagnose problems...
... cartridges installed in the print head nozzle may need to check the ink supply. If you may dry out. Select SP R280 Series in the next section. Then turn off ; Red ink light flashes and green power light is low. If the lights are not expended. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Checking the Printer's Lights To diagnose problems...
Product Information Guide
Page 6
... a cartridge before you begin. this step. ❏ If all the steps in printer damage. Skip to use genuine Epson cartridges and do not refill them. Always press and release the ink button to move the print head by hand; Note: If an ink cartridge is expended. 5. Do not open...needs to be replaced stops under the mark. 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 CD/DVD tray is not inserted in the printer, and make sure the front tray is ...
... a cartridge before you begin. this step. ❏ If all the steps in printer damage. Skip to use genuine Epson cartridges and do not refill them. Always press and release the ink button to move the print head by hand; Note: If an ink cartridge is expended. 5. Do not open...needs to be replaced stops under the mark. 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 CD/DVD tray is not inserted in the printer, and make sure the front tray is ...
Product Information Guide
Page 7
.... otherwise, the cartridge may not be installed properly. otherwise, ink will leak. 8. If discomfort or vision problems continue after the print head moves to its home (far right) position, the ink cartridge may decline or you have installed an ink cartridge without removing... flashes after a thorough flushing, see a doctor immediately. 12. Push down the ink cartridge until ink charging is complete. Epson Stylus Photo R280 7. Lower the new ink cartridge into place. 10. The green power light flashes and the printer makes noise. If you may become unusable. 9.
.... otherwise, the cartridge may not be installed properly. otherwise, ink will leak. 8. If discomfort or vision problems continue after the print head moves to its home (far right) position, the ink cartridge may decline or you have installed an ink cartridge without removing... flashes after a thorough flushing, see a doctor immediately. 12. Push down the ink cartridge until ink charging is complete. Epson Stylus Photo R280 7. Lower the new ink cartridge into place. 10. The green power light flashes and the printer makes noise. If you may become unusable. 9.
Product Information Guide
Page 8
.... 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
Page 9
...'s Guide for your designs with this printer. Thermalprintable and regular CDs and DVDs should not be positioned correctly. If smearing or stickiness occurs, you print. Then follow these steps: 1. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Printing on CDs and DVDs You can adjust the print density (see your CD or DVD... type, smearing may occur or the printed surface may be sticky even after it has dried...
...'s Guide for your designs with this printer. Thermalprintable and regular CDs and DVDs should not be positioned correctly. If smearing or stickiness occurs, you print. Then follow these steps: 1. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Printing on CDs and DVDs You can adjust the print density (see your CD or DVD... type, smearing may occur or the printed surface may be sticky even after it has dried...
Product Information Guide
Page 10
...or DVD and adapter lie flat on -screen User's Guide for instructions. Keep printed discs away from the printer list and click OK. 3. If you need to adjust the print position or color, see your design and loaded a CD or DVD, you always use the ...tray while the printer is selected. Open the File menu and select Print. 2. Epson Stylus Photo R280 4. Select CD/DVD or CD/DVD Premium Surface as the Print Confirmation Pattern setting (Windows) or Test Print Pattern setting (Macintosh). 5. otherwise the printer may not be performed properly. See your printer may be damaged...
...or DVD and adapter lie flat on -screen User's Guide for instructions. Keep printed discs away from the printer list and click OK. 3. If you need to adjust the print position or color, see your design and loaded a CD or DVD, you always use the ...tray while the printer is selected. Open the File menu and select Print. 2. Epson Stylus Photo R280 4. Select CD/DVD or CD/DVD Premium Surface as the Print Confirmation Pattern setting (Windows) or Test Print Pattern setting (Macintosh). 5. otherwise the printer may not be performed properly. See your printer may be damaged...
Product Information Guide
Page 11
... ink button on the printer or using your computer or the buttons on your taskbar (in the lower right corner of your screen). Note: Clean the print head only when print quality declines (for example, if you may need to be cleaned: Print head needs to clean the nozzles. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Cleaning the Print Head If your...
... ink button on the printer or using your computer or the buttons on your taskbar (in the lower right corner of your screen). Note: Clean the print head only when print quality declines (for example, if you may need to be cleaned: Print head needs to clean the nozzles. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Cleaning the Print Head If your...
Product Information Guide
Page 12
...to be cleaned. Macintosh OS X: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility2. Select SP R280 Series in progress. Caution: Never turn the printer off the printer while head cleaning is printed. (See "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern" on your taskbar and...printed nozzle check pattern to print, release the paper button. Do not insert the CD/DVD tray until the power light begins to be cleaned: 6. Hold down both buttons until cleaning has finished. 4. This allows any improvement after cleaning three times, turn off and wait overnight. Epson Stylus Photo R280...
...to be cleaned. Macintosh OS X: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility2. Select SP R280 Series in progress. Caution: Never turn the printer off the printer while head cleaning is printed. (See "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern" on your taskbar and...printed nozzle check pattern to print, release the paper button. Do not insert the CD/DVD tray until the power light begins to be cleaned: 6. Hold down both buttons until cleaning has finished. 4. This allows any improvement after cleaning three times, turn off and wait overnight. Epson Stylus Photo R280...
Product Information Guide
Page 13
... of patterns in the printer list, click OK, then select Print Head Alignment. 5. Select Print Head Alignment. ❏ Macintosh: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility2. Follow the instructions on the Printer 1. Click Finish to print another alignment sheet and repeat this one in each set , look grainy or blurry, or you printed. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Using the Buttons...
... of patterns in the printer list, click OK, then select Print Head Alignment. 5. Select Print Head Alignment. ❏ Macintosh: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility2. Follow the instructions on the Printer 1. Click Finish to print another alignment sheet and repeat this one in each set , look grainy or blurry, or you printed. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Using the Buttons...
Product Information Guide
Page 14
... vertically, or turn it on the printer. Secure the print head with on-screen User's Guide (English/ French) 14 7/07 Remove any other parts inside the printer. 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...
... vertically, or turn it on the printer. Secure the print head with on-screen User's Guide (English/ French) 14 7/07 Remove any other parts inside the printer. 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...
Quick Reference Guide
Page 3
... hints for it on -screen User's Guide by selecting the icon for better printing. Introduction 3 Please follow these guidelines as you have set up your Epson Stylus® Photo R280 Series as described on the Start Here sheet, turn here to your R280 Series. Caution: Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to : ■ Load paper...
... hints for it on -screen User's Guide by selecting the icon for better printing. Introduction 3 Please follow these guidelines as you have set up your Epson Stylus® Photo R280 Series as described on the Start Here sheet, turn here to your R280 Series. Caution: Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to : ■ Load paper...
Quick Reference Guide
Page 7
... jetprintable CD or DVD. Printing in a printing program. 3. You see the on printing, see a window like this one: Select EPSON Stylus Photo R280 Series Click here to open your printer software Basic Printing 7 For detailed instructions on -screen User's Guide. Open a photo or document in Windows 1. Basic Printing This section describes the basic steps for updates to your Epson Stylus Photo R280 Series software. Open...
... jetprintable CD or DVD. Printing in a printing program. 3. You see the on printing, see a window like this one: Select EPSON Stylus Photo R280 Series Click here to open your printer software Basic Printing 7 For detailed instructions on -screen User's Guide. Open a photo or document in Windows 1. Basic Printing This section describes the basic steps for updates to your Epson Stylus Photo R280 Series software. Open...
Quick Reference Guide
Page 8
...turn off PhotoEnhance to retain the special color effects. 6. If you 're printing (choose Photo or Best Photo for pictures) Select your paper Type Select your paper Size Click here for your printout or print double-sided, click the Page Layout ...Printer, or Options button, click it. or Help. 8 Basic Printing Then click Preferences or Properties on saving them later, click ? Note: For more printing options, click the Advanced tab. Make sure you see page 11). For more information about print settings, or instructions on the next screen.) 5. 4. Make sure EPSON Stylus Photo R280...
...turn off PhotoEnhance to retain the special color effects. 6. If you 're printing (choose Photo or Best Photo for pictures) Select your paper Type Select your paper Size Click here for your printout or print double-sided, click the Page Layout ...Printer, or Options button, click it. or Help. 8 Basic Printing Then click Preferences or Properties on saving them later, click ? Note: For more printing options, click the Advanced tab. Make sure you see page 11). For more information about print settings, or instructions on the next screen.) 5. 4. Make sure EPSON Stylus Photo R280...
Quick Reference Guide
Page 9
... close the Page Setup window. Load paper (see page 4). 2. Check ink cartridge status Pause or resume printing Cancel printing Printing with a Macintosh 9 Click OK to start printing. Make the following settings: Select Stylus Photo R280 Select your Paper Size* Select your print job. Select Page Setup from the File menu. Click OK to save your paper size (US...
... close the Page Setup window. Load paper (see page 4). 2. Check ink cartridge status Pause or resume printing Cancel printing Printing with a Macintosh 9 Click OK to start printing. Make the following settings: Select Stylus Photo R280 Select your Paper Size* Select your print job. Select Page Setup from the File menu. Click OK to save your paper size (US...
Quick Reference Guide
Page 10
... one: Select Stylus Photo R280 Select Print Settings 6. Click Print. 10 Basic Printing 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 the on saving them later, click ?. 9. button. 7. Note: For more information about printer settings, click...
... one: Select Stylus Photo R280 Select Print Settings 6. Click Print. 10 Basic Printing 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 the on saving them later, click ?. 9. button. 7. Note: For more information about printer settings, click...