Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... Detailed information on 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 Epson Inks Epson innovates ink solutions tailored to produce greater detail in photos and sharper text and line art High Quality Halftoning...
... Detailed information on 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 Epson Inks Epson innovates ink solutions tailored to produce greater detail in photos and sharper text and line art High Quality Halftoning...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... Nozzle Ink Droplet Epson's MicroPiezo technology results in photos and laser sharp text. Effect of a photograph. A smaller ink droplet allows the printer to precisely print crisp details in consistent ink droplets without increasing the number of different ink droplet sizes. Additionally, smaller ink droplets ...ficing print speed and without having to create a larger color palette. Also, Epson's variable ink droplet sizes and high resolutions combine to improve color ranges and accuracy because Epson printers can be combined to increase the number of droplets varies by ...
... Nozzle Ink Droplet Epson's MicroPiezo technology results in photos and laser sharp text. Effect of a photograph. A smaller ink droplet allows the printer to precisely print crisp details in consistent ink droplets without increasing the number of different ink droplet sizes. Additionally, smaller ink droplets ...ficing print speed and without having to create a larger color palette. Also, Epson's variable ink droplet sizes and high resolutions combine to improve color ranges and accuracy because Epson printers can be combined to increase the number of droplets varies by ...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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..., and you see continuous tone color. Other product names used herein are registered trademarks or trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. The Epson printer drivers use a halftoning module that places ink droplets to the page, based on...Epson inks. Epson Printer + Epson Ink + Epson Paper Delivers Epson Quality 6. Specifications subject to get sharp black text, superb photo quality photos, or both on Epson papers • Epson ink jet papers are registered trademarks of media selected • Epson printers are designed to produce their respective owners. Epson printers...
..., and you see continuous tone color. Other product names used herein are registered trademarks or trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. The Epson printer drivers use a halftoning module that places ink droplets to the page, based on...Epson inks. Epson Printer + Epson Ink + Epson Paper Delivers Epson Quality 6. Specifications subject to get sharp black text, superb photo quality photos, or both on Epson papers • Epson ink jet papers are registered trademarks of media selected • Epson printers are designed to produce their respective owners. Epson printers...
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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... in an album. 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 use and temperature. and Canada * Available on . 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...
... in an album. 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 use and temperature. and Canada * Available on . 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...
Product Information Guide
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...combination of cartridge sizes. sales) or http://www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). sales) or 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 button Paper/Cancel button Accessories Ink Cartridges Cartridge Black Cyan Magenta Yellow ...
...combination of cartridge sizes. sales) or http://www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). sales) or 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 button Paper/Cancel button Accessories Ink Cartridges Cartridge Black Cyan Magenta Yellow ...
Product Information Guide
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... °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. For print quality, a small amount of ink remains in printer damage. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Printer Specifications Printing Epson MicroPiezo® head with... that you use , and temperature. Cartridge yields vary considerably based on the back of use genuine Epson cartridges and do not refill them. Electrical Rated Voltage Input voltage range* Rated frequency range Input frequency...
... °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. For print quality, a small amount of ink remains in printer damage. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Printer Specifications Printing Epson MicroPiezo® head with... that you use , and temperature. Cartridge yields vary considerably based on the back of use genuine Epson cartridges and do not refill them. Electrical Rated Voltage Input voltage range* Rated frequency range Input frequency...
Product Information Guide
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... minimum bottom margin is 0.12 inches (3.0 mm). Note: Always load paper into the sheet feeder with the flap edge left and the flap side down. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Paper Single sheets Size Paper type Thickness Weight (for plain bond paper) A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches) A6 (4.1 × 5.8 inches) Letter (8.5 × 11 ... C The minimum bottom margin is 0.78 inches (20.0 mm). * When you print with the borderless feature, print quality may get stained with ink: Inner hub area Outer periphery area 18 to 42 mm 117 to 120 mm for a 8-cm CD/DVD 4 7/07 Before printing large jobs ...
... minimum bottom margin is 0.12 inches (3.0 mm). Note: Always load paper into the sheet feeder with the flap edge left and the flap side down. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Paper Single sheets Size Paper type Thickness Weight (for plain bond paper) A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches) A6 (4.1 × 5.8 inches) Letter (8.5 × 11 ... C The minimum bottom margin is 0.78 inches (20.0 mm). * When you print with the borderless feature, print quality may get stained with ink: Inner hub area Outer periphery area 18 to 42 mm 117 to 120 mm for a 8-cm CD/DVD 4 7/07 Before printing large jobs ...
Product Information Guide
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... receiving a print job, replacing an ink light flashes cartridge, charging ink, or cleaning the print head. When you have obtained a replacement, or the ink remaining in the printer list, click OK, and select EPSON StatusMonitor. 7/07 5 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; Load more than...
... receiving a print job, replacing an ink light flashes cartridge, charging ink, or cleaning the print head. When you have obtained a replacement, or the ink remaining in the printer list, click OK, and select EPSON StatusMonitor. 7/07 5 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; Load more than...
Product Information Guide
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...complete all the low or expended cartridges have been identified, the print head moves to clean the print head. 6. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Be sure you have a new ink cartridge before it is low or expended, the next cartridge moves under the mark. this step. ❏ If all...ready to move the print head by hand; Do not open the printer cover. 3. Always press and release the ink button to install the ink. Skip to flash. Make sure the CD/DVD tray is not inserted in printer damage. If the cartridge is in the print head nozzles may ...
...complete all the low or expended cartridges have been identified, the print head moves to clean the print head. 6. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Be sure you have a new ink cartridge before it is low or expended, the next cartridge moves under the mark. this step. ❏ If all...ready to move the print head by hand; Do not open the printer cover. 3. Always press and release the ink button to install the ink. Skip to flash. Make sure the CD/DVD tray is not inserted in printer damage. If the cartridge is in the print head nozzles may ...
Product Information Guide
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...on your eyes, flush them thoroughly with soap and water. Close the printer cover and press the ink button. The green power light flashes and the printer makes noise. Warning: If ink gets on the cartridge; Charging takes about one and a half minutes....ink cartridges, repeat steps 6 through 9 before you install it 's finished, the green power light stops flashing and stays on, and the red ink light goes out. Press the ink button two or more than 5 minutes. otherwise, the cartridge may not be installed properly. Squeeze the back tab of the ink cartridge. Epson Stylus Photo R280...
...on your eyes, flush them thoroughly with soap and water. Close the printer cover and press the ink button. The green power light flashes and the printer makes noise. Warning: If ink gets on the cartridge; Charging takes about one and a half minutes....ink cartridges, repeat steps 6 through 9 before you install it 's finished, the green power light stops flashing and stays on, and the red ink light goes out. Press the ink button two or more than 5 minutes. otherwise, the cartridge may not be installed properly. Squeeze the back tab of the ink cartridge. Epson Stylus Photo R280...
Product Information Guide
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...Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-sided Epson Photo Quality Selfadhesive Sheets Epson Iron-on the left edge guide. It's often brighter or whiter than the other side. ❏ Always load the short edge first, even when printing in front of the printer...Presentation Paper Matte Ink jet-printable CDs and DVDs CD/DVD CD/DVD Premium Surface Envelopes Envelope 8 7/07 You can load up to 120 sheets of plain paper and up . Epson Stylus Photo R280 Paper Loading ...
...Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-sided Epson Photo Quality Selfadhesive Sheets Epson Iron-on the left edge guide. It's often brighter or whiter than the other side. ❏ Always load the short edge first, even when printing in front of the printer...Presentation Paper Matte Ink jet-printable CDs and DVDs CD/DVD CD/DVD Premium Surface Envelopes Envelope 8 7/07 You can load up to 120 sheets of plain paper and up . Epson Stylus Photo R280 Paper Loading ...
Product Information Guide
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...; You can set the printable area for your CDs or DVDs using or touching the printed surface of your CDs or DVDs, make sure the printer is burned on your CD or DVD before you dry them for instructions), or try a different brand of CD or DVD. ❏ If you print... areas of the paper position (lower notches). 3. Caution: Use only ink jet-printable CDs and DVDs for Printing on CDs and DVDs ❏ Make sure the data, music, or video is turned on both hands, then pull it has dried. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Printing on CDs and DVDs You can use the CD/DVD...
...; You can set the printable area for your CDs or DVDs using or touching the printed surface of your CDs or DVDs, make sure the printer is burned on your CD or DVD before you dry them for instructions), or try a different brand of CD or DVD. ❏ If you print... areas of the paper position (lower notches). 3. Caution: Use only ink jet-printable CDs and DVDs for Printing on CDs and DVDs ❏ Make sure the data, music, or video is turned on both hands, then pull it has dried. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Printing on CDs and DVDs You can use the CD/DVD...
Product Information Guide
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... the Epson Print CD program (included on CDs and DVDs. Macintosh: Click the Select Printer button, then select Stylus Photo R280 from moisture and direct sunlight. Keep printed discs away from the printer list and click OK. 3. Caution: Be sure to adjust the print position or color, see your printer may... CD/DVD or CD/DVD Premium Surface as this may be performed properly. To allow the ink to create and print a design with 8-cm CDs or DVDs 5. Windows: Make sure EPSON Stylus Photo R280 Series is printing; Make sure the disc lies flat in the paper (lower) position when ...
... the Epson Print CD program (included on CDs and DVDs. Macintosh: Click the Select Printer button, then select Stylus Photo R280 from moisture and direct sunlight. Keep printed discs away from the printer list and click OK. 3. Caution: Be sure to adjust the print position or color, see your printer may... CD/DVD or CD/DVD Premium Surface as this may be performed properly. To allow the ink to create and print a design with 8-cm CDs or DVDs 5. Windows: Make sure EPSON Stylus Photo R280 Series is printing; Make sure the disc lies flat in the paper (lower) position when ...
Product Information Guide
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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 may need ... Computer 1. Make sure letter-size plain paper is loaded in the lower right corner of your printout or colors are incorrect or missing). Click Print or Next. This saves ink. Select Nozzle Check. You see lines in the printer. 3. Make sure letter-size plain paper is loaded in your screen). You can deliver...
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 may need ... Computer 1. Make sure letter-size plain paper is loaded in the lower right corner of your printout or colors are incorrect or missing). Click Print or Next. This saves ink. Select Nozzle Check. You see lines in the printer. 3. Make sure letter-size plain paper is loaded in your screen). You can deliver...
Product Information Guide
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...Make sure the printer is turned on , you don't see any dried ink to be cleaned: 6. Windows: Right-click the printer icon on page 13 for details.) 5. Select SP R280 Series in the printer, and the red ink light is off. (If the red ink light is in... nozzle check pattern to print, release the paper button. Epson Stylus Photo R280 4. Running the Head Cleaning Utility Using Your Computer 1. Macintosh OS X: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility2. Cleaning takes several seconds. The printer runs a head cleaning cycle and the green power light ...
...Make sure the printer is turned on , you don't see any dried ink to be cleaned: 6. Windows: Right-click the printer icon on page 13 for details.) 5. Select SP R280 Series in the printer, and the red ink light is off. (If the red ink light is in... nozzle check pattern to print, release the paper button. Epson Stylus Photo R280 4. Running the Head Cleaning Utility Using Your Computer 1. Macintosh OS X: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility2. Cleaning takes several seconds. The printer runs a head cleaning cycle and the green power light ...
Product Information Guide
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... Check Pattern Examine the nozzle check pattern you don't see any dried ink to clean the print head again. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Using the Buttons on the printer. 2. Turn on the Printer 1. Select Print Head Alignment. ❏ Macintosh: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility2. Follow the instructions on the screen. You may also see a window...
... Check Pattern Examine the nozzle check pattern you don't see any dried ink to clean the print head again. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Using the Buttons on the printer. 2. Turn on the Printer 1. Select Print Head Alignment. ❏ Macintosh: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility2. Follow the instructions on the screen. You may also see a window...
Product Information Guide
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... test it. 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 paper support. 5. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Cleaning the Printer To keep your printer, turn it upside down the paper support extension and close the...
... test it. 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 paper support. 5. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Cleaning the Printer To keep your printer, turn it upside down the paper support extension and close the...
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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...to avoid damage to your equipment. Tip: Tips contain hints for it on your R280 Series. Introduction 3 Introduction After you have set up your Epson Stylus® Photo R280 Series as you read your R280 Series instructions: Warning: Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury. Please...® frame-ready prints on select 4 × 6, 5 × 7, 8 × 10, and letter-size papers ■ Print on ink jet-printable CDs and DVDs ■ Perform routine maintenance ■ Solve simple problems For additional instructions, see the on-screen User's Guide by selecting ...
...to avoid damage to your equipment. Tip: Tips contain hints for it on your R280 Series. Introduction 3 Introduction After you have set up your Epson Stylus® Photo R280 Series as you read your R280 Series instructions: Warning: Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury. Please...® frame-ready prints on select 4 × 6, 5 × 7, 8 × 10, and letter-size papers ■ Print on ink jet-printable CDs and DVDs ■ Perform routine maintenance ■ Solve simple problems For additional instructions, see the on-screen User's Guide by selecting ...