Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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..., AcuPhoto Halftoning, Claria, Epson UltraChrome K3, Epson UltraChrome Hi-Gloss, and PictureMate are for optional cartridges, and you see continuous tone color. Epson disclaims any and all three elements are present and used with stellar image quality and durability, or is an amateur photographer looking to primarily print photos with Epson papers. Ink Jet Printer Technical Brief Page...
..., AcuPhoto Halftoning, Claria, Epson UltraChrome K3, Epson UltraChrome Hi-Gloss, and PictureMate are for optional cartridges, and you see continuous tone color. Epson disclaims any and all three elements are present and used with stellar image quality and durability, or is an amateur photographer looking to primarily print photos with Epson papers. Ink Jet Printer Technical Brief Page...
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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... you use and temperature. Copyright 2007 Epson America, Inc. CPD-24545 8/07 PDF Color photo in printer damage. Actual print stability will vary based on system configuration, software application and page complexity. Yields vary considerably based on Premium Photo Paper Glossy measured from start of use genuine Epson ink cartridges. Packaging Specifications Epson Stylus Photo R280 Single Carton Dimensions 20.2" x 13...
... you use and temperature. Copyright 2007 Epson America, Inc. CPD-24545 8/07 PDF Color photo in printer damage. Actual print stability will vary based on system configuration, software application and page complexity. Yields vary considerably based on Premium Photo Paper Glossy measured from start of use genuine Epson ink cartridges. Packaging Specifications Epson Stylus Photo R280 Single Carton Dimensions 20.2" x 13...
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 Cyan...
... 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...
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...cartridges Ink Cartridges Colors Black, cyan, magenta, yellow, light cyan light magenta Cartridge life Within 6 months after the "replace cartridge" indicator comes on. Environmental Temperature Operation 50 to 95 °F (10 to 35 °C) Storage -4 to 104 °F (-20 to 40 °C) 1 month at 77 °F (25 °C). Epson Stylus Photo R280 Printer Specifications Printing Epson...For best printing results, use genuine Epson cartridges and do not refill them. For print quality, a small amount of ink remains in printer damage. Cartridge yields vary considerably based on the ...
...cartridges Ink Cartridges Colors Black, cyan, magenta, yellow, light cyan light magenta Cartridge life Within 6 months after the "replace cartridge" indicator comes on. Environmental Temperature Operation 50 to 95 °F (10 to 35 °C) Storage -4 to 104 °F (-20 to 40 °C) 1 month at 77 °F (25 °C). Epson Stylus Photo R280 Printer Specifications Printing Epson...For best printing results, use genuine Epson cartridges and do not refill them. For print quality, a small amount of ink remains in printer damage. Cartridge yields vary considerably based on the ...
Product Information Guide
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... you have just installed a new cartridge, it on One of the ink cartridges installed in the print head nozzle may be able to print when ink is nearly expended or not installed. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Checking the Printer's Lights To diagnose problems, check the printer's lights: Lights Explanation Green power The printer is off; If you try to...
... you have just installed a new cartridge, it on One of the ink cartridges installed in the print head nozzle may be able to print when ink is nearly expended or not installed. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Checking the Printer's Lights To diagnose problems, check the printer's lights: Lights Explanation Green power The printer is off; If you try to...
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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. Caution: Leave the expended cartridge installed until it is expended. 5. Cartridges are replacing a cartridge before you have obtained a replacement, or the ink remaining in one cartridge... 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 a new ink cartridge before it until you begin. Do not touch the green IC ...
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. Caution: Leave the expended cartridge installed until it is expended. 5. Cartridges are replacing a cartridge before you have obtained a replacement, or the ink remaining in one cartridge... 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 a new ink cartridge before it until you begin. Do not touch the green IC ...
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... may become unusable. 9. Do not insert the CD/DVD tray until it ; Epson Stylus Photo R280 7. The green power light flashes and the printer makes noise. Push down the ink cartridge 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...
... may become unusable. 9. Do not insert the CD/DVD tray until it ; Epson Stylus Photo R280 7. The green power light flashes and the printer makes noise. Push down the ink cartridge 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...
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...pages at least once a month to maintain good print quality. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Cleaning the Print Head If your printouts are unexpectedly light or faint, or you notice light or dark bands across your printout, you need to replace a cartridge.) 2. Click Print or Next. Using the Buttons on or...head nozzles first (as described in the paper (lower) position. 3. Then read the on your printout or colors are incorrect or missing). Before you don't use your printer often it only if quality declines. Checking the Print Head Nozzles You can deliver ink properly. Select Nozzle ...
...pages at least once a month to maintain good print quality. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Cleaning the Print Head If your printouts are unexpectedly light or faint, or you notice light or dark bands across your printout, you need to replace a cartridge.) 2. Click Print or Next. Using the Buttons on or...head nozzles first (as described in the paper (lower) position. 3. Then read the on your printout or colors are incorrect or missing). Before you don't use your printer often it only if quality declines. Checking the Print Head Nozzles You can deliver ink properly. Select Nozzle ...
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When the nozzle check starts to soften. If there are gaps or lines, or the test patterns are faint, click Clean to replace a cartridge.) 2. When the green power light stops flashing, make sure paper is flashing or on page 13 for details.) 5. If you need to clean ... the CD/DVD tray is not inserted in progress. Click Start or Next. The nozzle check pattern is in the printer, and the red ink light is off and wait overnight. Epson Stylus Photo R280 4. You see a screen like the following : ❏ Windows: Click Print Nozzle Check Pattern, then click Print. ❏ Macintosh OS ...
When the nozzle check starts to soften. If there are gaps or lines, or the test patterns are faint, click Clean to replace a cartridge.) 2. When the green power light stops flashing, make sure paper is flashing or on page 13 for details.) 5. If you need to clean ... the CD/DVD tray is not inserted in progress. Click Start or Next. The nozzle check pattern is in the printer, and the red ink light is off and wait overnight. Epson Stylus Photo R280 4. You see a screen like the following : ❏ Windows: Click Print Nozzle Check Pattern, then click Print. ❏ Macintosh OS ...
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... the print head. Do not insert the CD/DVD tray until cleaning has finished. 3. See "Checking the Print Head Nozzles" on the Printer 1. Then, try cleaning the print head again. Note: You may also see lines in your printouts if your printout. Select Print Head ... position. 1. Load several seconds. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Using the Buttons on page 11 for approximately 3 seconds. When the green power light stops flashing, make sure the front tray is in your cartridges are indicating errors. 3. If you may damage it. Select SP R280 Series in the corresponding box on ...
... the print head. Do not insert the CD/DVD tray until cleaning has finished. 3. See "Checking the Print Head Nozzles" on the Printer 1. Then, try cleaning the print head again. Note: You may also see lines in your printouts if your printout. Select Print Head ... position. 1. Load several seconds. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Using the Buttons on page 11 for approximately 3 seconds. When the green power light stops flashing, make sure the front tray is in your cartridges are indicating errors. 3. If you may damage it. Select SP R280 Series in the corresponding box on ...
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... test it . Removing the cartridges can damage the printer components and case. ❏ Don't get water on the printer. Open the printer cover. Secure the print head with them. 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...
... test it . Removing the cartridges can damage the printer components and case. ❏ Don't get water on the printer. Open the printer cover. Secure the print head with them. 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...
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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... following settings: Select Stylus Photo R280 Select your Paper Size* Select your print job. Printing with a Macintosh 1. Open a photo or document in ). 4. Borderless option in the Paper Size list for your settings, then click OK or Print to start printing. Click OK to close the Page Setup window. 8. Check ink cartridge status Pause or resume...
... following settings: Select Stylus Photo R280 Select your Paper Size* Select your print job. Printing with a Macintosh 1. Open a photo or document in ). 4. Borderless option in the Paper Size list for your settings, then click OK or Print to start printing. Click OK to close the Page Setup window. 8. Check ink cartridge status Pause or resume...
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... Print Head Nozzles If your Epson product looking like new, make sure the front tray is clean and you don't place anything on top of the ink cartridges. If there are no gaps, the print head is in the paper position. 2. Turn off the printer and make sure you can ... Maintaining Your Printer Follow the instructions in the sheet feeder. 3. Hold down the I paper button. Load letter-size paper in this chapter for checking and cleaning the print head nozzles and replacing ink cartridges. Hold down both buttons until the P power light begins to print, release the I paper button ...
... Print Head Nozzles If your Epson product looking like new, make sure the front tray is clean and you don't place anything on top of the ink cartridges. If there are no gaps, the print head is in the paper position. 2. Turn off the printer and make sure you can ... Maintaining Your Printer Follow the instructions in the sheet feeder. 3. Hold down the I paper button. Load letter-size paper in this chapter for checking and cleaning the print head nozzles and replacing ink cartridges. Hold down both buttons until the P power light begins to print, release the I paper button ...
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...Make sure the printer is on and the H ink light is clean. 4. When the P power light stops flashing, run a nozzle check (as described on or flashes, you can clean the print head. Note: If print quality has not improved after repeating this case, replace the appropriate ink cartridge first (see ... you may damage it . In this procedure about one minute. Caution: Never turn the printer off the R280 Series during a cleaning cycle or you do not use your printer often, it only if necessary. Cleaning the Print Head If print quality has declined and the nozzle check pattern indicates...
...Make sure the printer is on and the H ink light is clean. 4. When the P power light stops flashing, run a nozzle check (as described on or flashes, you can clean the print head. Note: If print quality has not improved after repeating this case, replace the appropriate ink cartridge first (see ... you may damage it . In this procedure about one minute. Caution: Never turn the printer off the R280 Series during a cleaning cycle or you do not use your printer often, it only if necessary. Cleaning the Print Head If print quality has declined and the nozzle check pattern indicates...
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... reseller. Note: To disable checking for each color in your R280 Series. Purchasing Epson Ink Cartridges You can also check the ink level using Status Monitor (see the instructions in your on , you try to replace the cartridge(s). Epson offers two different capacity cartridges for ink offers or updates from Epson, see the on your computer screen if...
... reseller. Note: To disable checking for each color in your R280 Series. Purchasing Epson Ink Cartridges You can also check the ink level using Status Monitor (see the instructions in your on , you try to replace the cartridge(s). Epson offers two different capacity cartridges for ink offers or updates from Epson, see the on your computer screen if...
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... remains in the paper (lower) position. 2. sales) or http://www.epson.ca (Canadian sales), or the 77 color multipack at http://www.epson.com/highcapacity (U.S. The printer ships with full cartridges and part of opening the package. Replacing Ink Cartridges Make sure you have a new ink cartridge before you may continue to maintain reliability. 1. For best printing...
... remains in the paper (lower) position. 2. sales) or http://www.epson.ca (Canadian sales), or the 77 color multipack at http://www.epson.com/highcapacity (U.S. The printer ships with full cartridges and part of opening the package. Replacing Ink Cartridges Make sure you have a new ink cartridge before you may continue to maintain reliability. 1. For best printing...
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Replacing Ink Cartridges 19 Press the H ink button again to see if any more cartridges are low or expended. ■ If no other cartridges are low or expended, the print head moves to touch the white flat cable inside the printer. 5. Press the H ink button again. ■ If another cartridge is low or expended, it . Always press and release the H ink button to move the print head by hand; Open the cartridge cover. Caution: Do not move it moves to the _ position. this may damage your printer. Be careful not to the replacement position. 6.
Replacing Ink Cartridges 19 Press the H ink button again to see if any more cartridges are low or expended. ■ If no other cartridges are low or expended, the print head moves to touch the white flat cable inside the printer. 5. Press the H ink button again. ■ If another cartridge is low or expended, it . Always press and release the H ink button to move the print head by hand; Open the cartridge cover. Caution: Do not move it moves to the _ position. this may damage your printer. Be careful not to the replacement position. 6.
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... be unable to break the hooks on the front of children. 20 Maintaining Your Printer Dispose of the ink cartridge. Always install an ink cartridge immediately after removing the old cartridge. Do not take the used cartridge apart or try to refill it carefully. Do not touch the green chip on...or ink will leak. 9. If ink gets into your hands, wash them immediately with soap and water. Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of the cartridge. This can damage the ink cartridge. Squeeze the tab on your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water. Warning: If ink gets on the...
... be unable to break the hooks on the front of children. 20 Maintaining Your Printer Dispose of the ink cartridge. Always install an ink cartridge immediately after removing the old cartridge. Do not take the used cartridge apart or try to refill it carefully. Do not touch the green chip on...or ink will leak. 9. If ink gets into your hands, wash them immediately with soap and water. Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of the cartridge. This can damage the ink cartridge. Squeeze the tab on your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water. Warning: If ink gets on the...