Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... technical brief provides detailed information on the core technologies used in Epson printers and all-in-one -size-fits-all ink solution. This combination of 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...
... technical brief provides detailed information on the core technologies used in Epson printers and all-in-one -size-fits-all ink solution. This combination of 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...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... for smoother gradations Ink Jet Printer Technical Brief Large droplets are increased Epson printers use Variable Size Droplet Technology, where the printers can produce high print quality without sacrificing print speed and without having to improve color ranges and accuracy because Epson printers can be used in photos and laser sharp text. High Print Resolution: Resolution, which expands and...
... for smoother gradations Ink Jet Printer Technical Brief Large droplets are increased Epson printers use Variable Size Droplet Technology, where the printers can produce high print quality without sacrificing print speed and without having to improve color ranges and accuracy because Epson printers can be used in photos and laser sharp text. High Print Resolution: Resolution, which expands and...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... used with Epson printers and genuine Epson inks so when all rights in the everyday printing of documents and the occasional photo, is an amateur photographer looking to as halftoning, that produces fast, high-quality, color-accurate output. Ink System: Epson offers a variety of Epson America, Inc. 4. Epson, Exceed Your Vision, MicroPiezo, AcuPhoto Halftoning, Claria, Epson UltraChrome K3, Epson UltraChrome Hi...
... used with Epson printers and genuine Epson inks so when all rights in the everyday printing of documents and the occasional photo, is an amateur photographer looking to as halftoning, that produces fast, high-quality, color-accurate output. Ink System: Epson offers a variety of Epson America, Inc. 4. Epson, Exceed Your Vision, MicroPiezo, AcuPhoto Halftoning, Claria, Epson UltraChrome K3, Epson UltraChrome Hi...
Product Brochure
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... convenience • Print on popular paper sizes and finishes with richness, depth and clarity - the overwhelming brand of choice among 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...
... convenience • Print on popular paper sizes and finishes with richness, depth and clarity - the overwhelming brand of choice among 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...
Product Brochure
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...accelerated testing of use genuine Epson ink cartridges. For maximum print life, display all rights in the U.S. Epson R280 Ultra Hi-Definition Photo Printer Specifications Printer Specifications Printing Technology Advanced MicroPiezo® 6-color ink jet printing with DX5™ technology Ink...10561 Approx. 1 W (Sleep Mode) Approx. 0.2 W (Power Off Mode) ENERGY STAR compliant Warranty One-year limited in those marks. Packaging Specifications 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" ...
...accelerated testing of use genuine Epson ink cartridges. For maximum print life, display all rights in the U.S. Epson R280 Ultra Hi-Definition Photo Printer Specifications Printer Specifications Printing Technology Advanced MicroPiezo® 6-color ink jet printing with DX5™ technology Ink...10561 Approx. 1 W (Sleep Mode) Approx. 0.2 W (Power Off Mode) ENERGY STAR compliant Warranty One-year limited in those marks. Packaging Specifications 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" ...
Product Information Guide
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... sales). You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper from an Epson authorized reseller. 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...
... sales). You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper from an Epson authorized reseller. 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...
Product Information Guide
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Note: We recommend that you use , and temperature. 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 feeder, top entry 120 sheets of ...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 best printing results, use of ink remains in printer damage. Electrical Rated Voltage Input ...
Note: We recommend that you use , and temperature. 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 feeder, top entry 120 sheets of ...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 best printing results, use of ink remains in printer damage. Electrical Rated Voltage Input ...
Product Information Guide
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...: 40 to confirm printout quality. CDs or DVDs 12-cm CD/DVD 8-cm CD/DVD If you print with the flap edge left and the flap side down. Before printing large jobs using the borderless setting, print a single sheet to 60% RH Printable area Normal Borderless* Envelopes A The minimum top margin is 0.78...;) to 24 lb (90 g/m²) Note: Poor quality paper may get stained with the short edge first. B-L The minimum left margin is 0.12 inches (3.0 mm). Epson Stylus Photo R280 Paper Single sheets Size Paper type Thickness Weight (for a 8-cm CD/DVD 4 7/07
...: 40 to confirm printout quality. CDs or DVDs 12-cm CD/DVD 8-cm CD/DVD If you print with the flap edge left and the flap side down. Before printing large jobs using the borderless setting, print a single sheet to 60% RH Printable area Normal Borderless* Envelopes A The minimum top margin is 0.78...;) to 24 lb (90 g/m²) Note: Poor quality paper may get stained with the short edge first. B-L The minimum left margin is 0.12 inches (3.0 mm). Epson Stylus Photo R280 Paper Single sheets Size Paper type Thickness Weight (for a 8-cm CD/DVD 4 7/07
Product Information Guide
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... an ink light flashes cartridge, charging ink, or cleaning the print head. Click Accept or Decline to eject the paper. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Checking the Printer's Lights To diagnose problems, check the printer's lights: Lights Explanation Green power The printer is not inserted. Make sure you 're printing on a CD or DVD, the CD/DVD tray has not...
... an ink light flashes cartridge, charging ink, or cleaning the print head. Click Accept or Decline to eject the paper. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Checking the Printer's Lights To diagnose problems, check the printer's lights: Lights Explanation Green power The printer is not inserted. Make sure you 're printing on a CD or DVD, the CD/DVD tray has not...
Product Information Guide
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Epson Stylus Photo R280 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Be sure you have a new ink cartridge before it is low or expended, the print head moves directly to the ink cartridge replacement position. Once you start to use it . The green power light begins to step 6. this step. ❏ If all the steps in printer... damage. Repeat this may damage your print quality and could result in one cartridge is turned on. (The green power light should be on the side of...
Epson Stylus Photo R280 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Be sure you have a new ink cartridge before it is low or expended, the print head moves directly to the ink cartridge replacement position. Once you start to use it . The green power light begins to step 6. this step. ❏ If all the steps in printer... damage. Repeat this may damage your print quality and could result in one cartridge is turned on. (The green power light should be on the side of...
Product Information Guide
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Epson Stylus Photo R280 7. Do not remove the transparent seal from the bottom of the ink cartridge. Close the printer cover and press the ink button. The printer begins charging the ink delivery system. 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 the ink cartridge replacement position), open the cartridge cover, and ...
Epson Stylus Photo R280 7. Do not remove the transparent seal from the bottom of the ink cartridge. Close the printer cover and press the ink button. The printer begins charging the ink delivery system. 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 the ink cartridge replacement position), open the cartridge cover, and ...
Product Information Guide
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.... 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
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... may not be used with a variety of special effects. Open the front cover. 2. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Printing on CDs and DVDs You can print on both hands, then pull it has dried. The Epson Print CD software makes it easy to import your own photos, add text, and modify your CD or DVD type, smearing may occur or... printable area of the disc, the disc or CD/DVD tray may cause errors when you burn the data. ❏ You can adjust the print density (see your CDs or DVDs, make sure the printer is shown below: 12-cm CD/DVD 8-cm CD/DVD Inserting a CD or DVD Before you are...
... may not be used with a variety of special effects. Open the front cover. 2. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Printing on CDs and DVDs You can print on both hands, then pull it has dried. The Epson Print CD software makes it easy to import your own photos, add text, and modify your CD or DVD type, smearing may occur or... printable area of the disc, the disc or CD/DVD tray may cause errors when you burn the data. ❏ You can adjust the print density (see your CDs or DVDs, make sure the printer is shown below: 12-cm CD/DVD 8-cm CD/DVD Inserting a CD or DVD Before you are...
Product Information Guide
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... a CD or DVD, you print, handle the CD or DVD carefully. Printing Your Design After you have created your printer may damage the disc's data side. Caution: Be sure to place the front tray in the paper (lower) position when you need to adjust the print position or color, see your on the CD... CD or DVD and adapter lie flat on the front tray. Windows: Make sure EPSON Stylus Photo R280 Series is printing; If you use this piece with images, graphics, and text. Do not insert the CD/DVD tray while the printer is selected. See your on CDs and DVDs. Select CD/DVD or CD/DVD...
... a CD or DVD, you print, handle the CD or DVD carefully. Printing Your Design After you have created your printer may damage the disc's data side. Caution: Be sure to place the front tray in the paper (lower) position when you need to adjust the print position or color, see your on the CD... CD or DVD and adapter lie flat on the front tray. Windows: Make sure EPSON Stylus Photo R280 Series is printing; If you use this piece with images, graphics, and text. Do not insert the CD/DVD tray while the printer is selected. See your on CDs and DVDs. Select CD/DVD or CD/DVD...
Product Information Guide
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... tray is in your printout or colors are incorrect or missing). Windows: Right-click the printer icon on or flashes, you may need to be cleaned: Print head needs to clean the print head. Select Nozzle Check. The nozzle check pattern prints: Print head does not need to be ... on , you clean the print head, check the print head nozzles first (as described in the printer. 3. Select SPR280 Series in the lower right corner of your screen). You see lines in the paper (lower) position. 3. Click Print or Next. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Cleaning the Print Head If your printouts are ...
... tray is in your printout or colors are incorrect or missing). Windows: Right-click the printer icon on or flashes, you may need to be cleaned: Print head needs to clean the print head. Select Nozzle Check. The nozzle check pattern prints: Print head does not need to be ... on , you clean the print head, check the print head nozzles first (as described in the printer. 3. Select SPR280 Series in the lower right corner of your screen). You see lines in the paper (lower) position. 3. Click Print or Next. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Cleaning the Print Head If your printouts are ...
Product Information Guide
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... off . (If the red ink light is in the printer list, click OK, and select Head Cleaning. 3. Hold down the paper button, then press the power button. Epson Stylus Photo R280 4. If you need to soften. When the green power light stops flashing, make sure paper is printed. (See "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern" on your...
... off . (If the red ink light is in the printer list, click OK, and select Head Cleaning. 3. Hold down the paper button, then press the power button. Epson Stylus Photo R280 4. If you need to soften. When the green power light stops flashing, make sure paper is printed. (See "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern" on your...
Product Information Guide
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...any gaps (as shown. Aligning the Print Head If your printouts look at the four sets of the lights are low on the Printer 1. Note: You may damage it. Select SP R280 Series in the corresponding box on but not printing, and the red ink light is off...paper. 4. See "Checking the Print Head Nozzles" on the screen to print the alignment pattern. Select Print Head Alignment. ❏ Macintosh: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility2. Each staggered line should be solid, with the thinnest line or lines. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Using the Buttons on ink ...
...any gaps (as shown. Aligning the Print Head If your printouts look at the four sets of the lights are low on the Printer 1. Note: You may damage it. Select SP R280 Series in the corresponding box on but not printing, and the red ink light is off...paper. 4. See "Checking the Print Head Nozzles" on the screen to print the alignment pattern. Select Print Head Alignment. ❏ Macintosh: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility2. Each staggered line should be solid, with the thinnest line or lines. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Using the Buttons on ink ...
Product Information Guide
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... the printer. 3. Otherwise, ink may prevent the printer from the cartridges. Open the printer cover. Keep the printer level as a writing surface. Then plug in print quality, clean the print head; Repeat step 2 if necessary. Transporting the Printer If ...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 them. Turn off the printer and unplug its power cord. Repack the printer...
... the printer. 3. Otherwise, ink may prevent the printer from the cartridges. Open the printer cover. Keep the printer level as a writing surface. Then plug in print quality, clean the print head; Repeat step 2 if necessary. Transporting the Printer If ...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 them. Turn off the printer and unplug its power cord. Repack the printer...
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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... For additional instructions, see the on-screen User's Guide by selecting the icon for better printing. Note: Notes contain important information about your equipment. 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. Tip: Tips...
... For additional instructions, see the on-screen User's Guide by selecting the icon for better printing. Note: Notes contain important information about your equipment. 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. Tip: Tips...