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...jammed paper or other cartridges are still flashing, contact Epson. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Checking the Printer's Lights To diagnose problems, check the printer's lights: Lights Explanation Green power The printer is on and green power light flashes If you're printing on paper, your paper ran out. Red ink...has not ejected. Turn it off . If the quality doesn't improve after cleaning and aligning the print head, you 're printing on again. A window may dry out. Click Accept or Decline to print when ink is expended, even if other foreign objects. Note: To disable ...
...jammed paper or other cartridges are still flashing, contact Epson. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Checking the Printer's Lights To diagnose problems, check the printer's lights: Lights Explanation Green power The printer is on and green power light flashes If you're printing on paper, your paper ran out. Red ink...has not ejected. Turn it off . If the quality doesn't improve after cleaning and aligning the print head, you 're printing on again. A window may dry out. Click Accept or Decline to print when ink is expended, even if other foreign objects. Note: To disable ...
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... vacuum packed to flash. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Be sure you have been identified, the print head moves to print. Once you start to install the ink. Note: We recommend that needs to the ink cartridge replacement position. Do not open the printer cover. 3. Cartridges are ready to clean the print head. 6. Make sure the CD...
... vacuum packed to flash. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Be sure you have been identified, the print head moves to print. Once you start to install the ink. Note: We recommend that needs to the ink cartridge replacement position. Do not open the printer cover. 3. Cartridges are ready to clean the print head. 6. Make sure the CD...
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... the paper (lower) position. Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it is on . (If the red ink light is a good idea to print a few pages at least once a month to replace a cartridge.) 2. Make sure letter-size plain paper is loaded in the printer list, click OK, and select Nozzle Check. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Cleaning the Print Head If your printouts are...
... the paper (lower) position. Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it is on . (If the red ink light is a good idea to print a few pages at least once a month to replace a cartridge.) 2. Make sure letter-size plain paper is loaded in the printer list, click OK, and select Nozzle Check. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Cleaning the Print Head If your printouts are...
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...or on but not printing, that the CD/DVD tray is printed. (See "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern" on your taskbar and select Head Cleaning. Select SP R280 Series in the printer, then do the following : 5. Print head does not need to be cleaned. Running the Head Cleaning Utility Using Your ...nozzle check starts to clean the print head again. If there are still gaps or lines, or the test patterns are faint, follow the instructions in progress. If there are no gaps or lines, the print head does not need to be cleaned: 6. Epson Stylus Photo R280 4. The nozzle check ...
...or on but not printing, that the CD/DVD tray is printed. (See "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern" on your taskbar and select Head Cleaning. Select SP R280 Series in the printer, then do the following : 5. Print head does not need to be cleaned. Running the Head Cleaning Utility Using Your ...nozzle check starts to clean the print head again. If there are still gaps or lines, or the test patterns are faint, follow the instructions in progress. If there are no gaps or lines, the print head does not need to be cleaned: 6. Epson Stylus Photo R280 4. The nozzle check ...
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..., and enter its number in the lower right corner of the lights are low on , you need to align the print head. Turn on the Printer 1. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Using the Buttons on the printer. 2. The printer runs a head cleaning cycle and the green power light flashes. If you don't see light or dark lines, you see any gaps (as...
..., and enter its number in the lower right corner of the lights are low on , you need to align the print head. Turn on the Printer 1. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Using the Buttons on the printer. 2. The printer runs a head cleaning cycle and the green power light flashes. If you don't see light or dark lines, you see any gaps (as...
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... securing the print head. Caution: When storing or transporting the printer, do not tilt it, stand it up vertically, or turn it on, and test it. Turn off the printer and unplug its best, you should clean it several sheets of letter-size paper. 2. Related Documentation CPD-23761 CPD-23763 CPD-23764 CPD-23765 Epson Stylus Photo R280 Start...
... securing the print head. Caution: When storing or transporting the printer, do not tilt it, stand it up vertically, or turn it on, and test it. Turn off the printer and unplug its best, you should clean it several sheets of letter-size paper. 2. Related Documentation CPD-23761 CPD-23763 CPD-23764 CPD-23765 Epson Stylus Photo R280 Start...
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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
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Checking the 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. When the nozzle check pattern starts to print, release the I paper button as a writing surface. Nozzles are faint or... there are gaps or the pattern is faint, clean the print head (see if there are no gaps, the print head is in the paper position. 2. Hold down both buttons until the P power light begins to check the print head nozzles. 1. Maintaining Your Printer Follow the instructions in the sheet feeder. 3. ...
Checking the 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. When the nozzle check pattern starts to print, release the I paper button as a writing surface. Nozzles are faint or... there are gaps or the pattern is faint, clean the print head (see if there are no gaps, the print head is in the paper position. 2. Hold down both buttons until the P power light begins to check the print head nozzles. 1. Maintaining Your Printer Follow the instructions in the sheet feeder. 3. ...
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... for at least six hours. The printer runs a head cleaning cycle, which takes about four times, turn off the R280 Series during a cleaning cycle or you do not use your printer often, it only if necessary. Caution: Never turn the printer off . 2. If there are still... P power light stops flashing, run a nozzle check (as described on page 15) to maintain good print quality. 16 Maintaining Your Printer Note: Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it is clean. 4. Cleaning the Print Head If print quality has declined and the nozzle check pattern indicates clogged nozzles, you cannot...
... for at least six hours. The printer runs a head cleaning cycle, which takes about four times, turn off the R280 Series during a cleaning cycle or you do not use your printer often, it only if necessary. Caution: Never turn the printer off . 2. If there are still... P power light stops flashing, run a nozzle check (as described on page 15) to maintain good print quality. 16 Maintaining Your Printer Note: Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it is clean. 4. Cleaning the Print Head If print quality has declined and the nozzle check pattern indicates clogged nozzles, you cannot...
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...is on a CD or DVD, the CD/DVD tray is receiving a print job, replacing an ink cartridge, charging ink, or cleaning the print head. Load more detailed help. If you're printing on Explanation The printer is not inserted. Solving Problems If you have a replacement cartridge. 22 ...the instructions beginning on -screen User's Guide for basic troubleshooting suggestions, or see your Epson Stylus Photo R280 Series software. One of the cartridges is nearly expended or follow the instructions in the printer settings window. You can also click Start or , select Programs or All Programs, ...
...is on a CD or DVD, the CD/DVD tray is receiving a print job, replacing an ink cartridge, charging ink, or cleaning the print head. Load more detailed help. If you're printing on Explanation The printer is not inserted. Solving Problems If you have a replacement cartridge. 22 ...the instructions beginning on -screen User's Guide for basic troubleshooting suggestions, or see your Epson Stylus Photo R280 Series software. One of the cartridges is nearly expended or follow the instructions in the printer settings window. You can also click Start or , select Programs or All Programs, ...
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...sheets of photo paper and 120 sheets of paper you loaded matches the paper size and paper type settings in your printer software (see page 11). ■ For the best print quality, use Epson papers (see page 5) and genuine Epson ink cartridges (see if the print head needs cleaning. ■ Clean the print head as ...too thin, or too old. ■ If the paper is stuck inside the printer, turn the printer back on page 16. ■ If you notice jagged vertical lines, you may need to clean the print head. Print Quality Problems If you notice light or dark bands across your on-screen User's ...
...sheets of photo paper and 120 sheets of paper you loaded matches the paper size and paper type settings in your printer software (see page 11). ■ For the best print quality, use Epson papers (see page 5) and genuine Epson ink cartridges (see if the print head needs cleaning. ■ Clean the print head as ...too thin, or too old. ■ If the paper is stuck inside the printer, turn the printer back on page 16. ■ If you notice jagged vertical lines, you may need to clean the print head. Print Quality Problems If you notice light or dark bands across your on-screen User's ...