Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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.... Print Quality-Core Printing Technologies 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 the needs of specific users...
.... Print Quality-Core Printing Technologies 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 the needs of specific users...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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...or misting. Smallest ink droplets produce smooth photos, especially beneficial for highlights and detailed areas Variable sizes combine to achieve more inconsistent droplets with high resolutions to improve print speed With this technique, Epson printers can produce a number of print head ... ink droplets can use high-precision mechanical pumps 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 deflect inward, projecting ink through the...
...or misting. Smallest ink droplets produce smooth photos, especially beneficial for highlights and detailed areas Variable sizes combine to achieve more inconsistent droplets with high resolutions to improve print speed With this technique, Epson printers can produce a number of print head ... ink droplets can use high-precision mechanical pumps 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 deflect inward, projecting ink through the...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... resolution and type of media selected • Epson printers are designed to receive Epson inks. The Epson printer drivers use a halftoning module that places ink droplets to get sharp black text, superb photo quality photos, or both on the Epson ink sets in various patterns so you see continuous tone color. DURABrite and Chief Memory Officer are...
... resolution and type of media selected • Epson printers are designed to receive Epson inks. The Epson printer drivers use a halftoning module that places ink droplets to get sharp black text, superb photo quality photos, or both on the Epson ink sets in various patterns so you see continuous tone color. DURABrite and Chief Memory Officer are...
Product Brochure
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... paper sizes and finishes with richness, depth and clarity - 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 Cyan ink cartridge 78 Magenta ink cartridge 78...
... paper sizes and finishes with richness, depth and clarity - 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 Cyan ink cartridge 78 Magenta ink cartridge 78...
Product Brochure
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... ratings based on accelerated testing of their respective companies. CPD-24545 8/07 PDF Epson R280 Ultra Hi-Definition Photo Printer Specifications Printer Specifications Printing Technology Advanced MicroPiezo® 6-color ink jet printing with DX5™ technology Ink Palette Black, Cyan, Light Cyan...) 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" (W x D x H)...
... ratings based on accelerated testing of their respective companies. CPD-24545 8/07 PDF Epson R280 Ultra Hi-Definition Photo Printer Specifications Printer Specifications Printing Technology Advanced MicroPiezo® 6-color ink jet printing with DX5™ technology Ink Palette Black, Cyan, Light Cyan...) 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" (W x D x H)...
Product Information Guide
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...installed a high-capacity black cartridge (77), for example, you can still use any combination of cartridge sizes. 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... 78 78 78 78 78 78 77 77 77 77 77 77 Note: Try the High Capacity 77 cartridges available at www.epson.com/ink3 (U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). You may use a regular capacity magenta cartridge (78). sales) or http://www...
...installed a high-capacity black cartridge (77), for example, you can still use any combination of cartridge sizes. 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... 78 78 78 78 78 78 77 77 77 77 77 77 Note: Try the High Capacity 77 cartridges available at www.epson.com/ink3 (U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). You may use a regular capacity magenta cartridge (78). sales) or http://www...
Product Information Guide
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...on images printed, print settings, paper type, frequency of the printer for computers) 7/07 3 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 ... (40 °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. The use genuine Epson cartridges and do not refill them. Environmental Temperature Operation 50...
...on images printed, print settings, paper type, frequency of the printer for computers) 7/07 3 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 ... (40 °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. The use genuine Epson cartridges and do not refill them. Environmental Temperature Operation 50...
Product Information Guide
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... 're printing on again. 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 The printer may have obtained a replacement, or the ink remaining in the printer list, click OK, and select EPSON StatusMonitor. 7/07 5 Red ...is nearly expended or follow the instructions in your taskbar. ❏ Macintosh OS X: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility2. Red paper out light and green power light flash If you use your screen to receive ink offers and other...
... 're printing on again. 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 The printer may have obtained a replacement, or the ink remaining in the printer list, click OK, and select EPSON StatusMonitor. 7/07 5 Red ...is nearly expended or follow the instructions in your taskbar. ❏ Macintosh OS X: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility2. Red paper out light and green power light flash If you use your screen to receive ink offers and other...
Product Information Guide
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... until it from its package. Repeat this may dry out. Skip to the ink cartridge replacement position. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Be sure you have a new ink cartridge before it . Make sure the printer is low or expended, the next cartridge moves under the mark. Note: We recommend that needs...
... until it from its package. Repeat this may dry out. Skip to the ink cartridge replacement position. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Be sure you have a new ink cartridge before it . Make sure the printer is low or expended, the next cartridge moves under the mark. Note: We recommend that needs...
Product Information Guide
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... If the red ink light flashes after a thorough flushing, see a doctor immediately. 12. If you lift it straight up and out of the printer and dispose of it clicks into place. 7/07 7 Do not insert the CD/DVD tray until the cartridge clicks into the holder. Push down ... printer hasn't made noise for more times (until the print head moves to refill 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. Warning: If ink gets on the cartridge; Epson Stylus Photo R280 ...
... If the red ink light flashes after a thorough flushing, see a doctor immediately. 12. If you lift it straight up and out of the printer and dispose of it clicks into place. 7/07 7 Do not insert the CD/DVD tray until the cartridge clicks into the holder. Push down ... printer hasn't made noise for more times (until the print head moves to refill 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. Warning: If ink gets on the cartridge; Epson Stylus Photo R280 ...
Product Information Guide
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...the short edge first, even when printing in front of the printer for your printer what kind of paper or CD/DVD you're using special...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...
...the short edge first, even when printing in front of the printer for your printer what kind of paper or CD/DVD you're using special...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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...printer. Open the front cover. 2. Guidelines for Printing on CDs and DVDs ❏ Make sure the data, music, or video is turned on any ink jet-printable CD or DVD. Otherwise, dirt or scratches on the surface may cause smearing. ❏ Before using Epson Print CD. Then follow these steps: 1. Epson Stylus Photo R280... Printing on CDs and DVDs You can set the printable area for your CDs or DVDs using or touching the printed surface of the paper position (lower notches). 3. The Epson Print CD software...
...printer. Open the front cover. 2. Guidelines for Printing on CDs and DVDs ❏ Make sure the data, music, or video is turned on any ink jet-printable CD or DVD. Otherwise, dirt or scratches on the surface may cause smearing. ❏ Before using Epson Print CD. Then follow these steps: 1. Epson Stylus Photo R280... Printing on CDs and DVDs You can set the printable area for your CDs or DVDs using or touching the printed surface of the paper position (lower notches). 3. The Epson Print CD software...
Product Information Guide
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.... If you position the CD or DVD, make sure that the CD or DVD and adapter lie flat on the Printer Software CD-ROM) to adjust the print position or color, see your on the CD/DVD tray, as the Media Type setting in the print position and printing may become... adapter. If you can use this piece with this printer. Do not insert the CD/DVD tray while the printer is selected. Select CD/DVD or CD/DVD Premium Surface as the Print Confirmation Pattern setting (Windows) or Test Print Pattern setting (Macintosh). 5. Epson Stylus Photo R280 4. Note: Use one CD/DVD at least 24 ...
.... If you position the CD or DVD, make sure that the CD or DVD and adapter lie flat on the Printer Software CD-ROM) to adjust the print position or color, see your on the CD/DVD tray, as the Media Type setting in the print position and printing may become... adapter. If you can use this piece with this printer. Do not insert the CD/DVD tray while the printer is selected. Select CD/DVD or CD/DVD Premium Surface as the Print Confirmation Pattern setting (Windows) or Test Print Pattern setting (Macintosh). 5. Epson Stylus Photo R280 4. Note: Use one CD/DVD at least 24 ...
Product Information Guide
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... make sure the front tray is on . (If the red ink light is loaded in the printer. 3. Make sure letter-size plain paper is in your printout or colors are no gaps or lines, click Finish. The nozzle check pattern prints: Print head does not need to replace a cartridge.) ... Print Head Nozzles You can also run a nozzle check to replace a cartridge.) 2. Select Nozzle Check. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Cleaning the Print Head If your printouts are faint, click Clean. Windows: Right-click the printer icon on or flashes, you may need to be cleaned: Print head needs to be cleaned: 5. You...
... make sure the front tray is on . (If the red ink light is loaded in the printer. 3. Make sure letter-size plain paper is in your printout or colors are no gaps or lines, click Finish. The nozzle check pattern prints: Print head does not need to replace a cartridge.) ... Print Head Nozzles You can also run a nozzle check to replace a cartridge.) 2. Select Nozzle Check. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Cleaning the Print Head If your printouts are faint, click Clean. Windows: Right-click the printer icon on or flashes, you may need to be cleaned: Print head needs to be cleaned: 5. You...
Product Information Guide
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...Next. If there are no gaps or lines, click Finish. Macintosh OS X: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility2. If there are still gaps or lines, or the test patterns are no gaps or lines, the print...nozzle check starts to see any dried ink to flash, then release the power button. Select SP R280 Series in the printer, and the red ink light is off. (If the red ink light is flashing or on but..., then press the power button. Windows: Right-click the printer icon on page 13 for details.) 5. Epson Stylus Photo R280 4. The nozzle check pattern is in the...
...Next. If there are no gaps or lines, click Finish. Macintosh OS X: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility2. If there are still gaps or lines, or the test patterns are no gaps or lines, the print...nozzle check starts to see any dried ink to flash, then release the power button. Select SP R280 Series in the printer, and the red ink light is off. (If the red ink light is flashing or on but..., then press the power button. Windows: Right-click the printer icon on page 13 for details.) 5. Epson Stylus Photo R280 4. The nozzle check pattern is in the...
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Epson Stylus Photo R280 Using the Buttons on the printer. 2. If you don't see light or dark lines, you may need to close the Print Head Alignment utility. 7/07 13 For each set contains a line ... are low on but not printing, and the red ink light is off the printer while head cleaning is turned on ink or you printed. Select Print Head Alignment. ❏ Macintosh: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility2. Do not insert the CD/DVD tray until cleaning has finished. 3. Do one...
Epson Stylus Photo R280 Using the Buttons on the printer. 2. If you don't see light or dark lines, you may need to close the Print Head Alignment utility. 7/07 13 For each set contains a line ... are low on but not printing, and the red ink light is off the printer while head cleaning is turned on ink or you printed. Select Print Head Alignment. ❏ Macintosh: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility2. Do not insert the CD/DVD tray until cleaning has finished. 3. Do one...
Product Information Guide
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... that came with special paper; 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 printer cover. 4. If you need to the metal parts under the ink cartridge holder. ❏ Never...
... that came with special paper; 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 printer cover. 4. If you need to the metal parts under the ink cartridge holder. ❏ Never...
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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... one , call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Make sure the paper stack fits under the r arrow mark inside the left edge guide. For example, your photos will look great printed on Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy (see your printer. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). You ...can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at Epson Supplies CentralSM at www.epson.com/ink3 (U.S. Load letterhead or pre-printed ...
... one , call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Make sure the paper stack fits under the r arrow mark inside the left edge guide. For example, your photos will look great printed on Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy (see your printer. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). You ...can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at Epson Supplies CentralSM at www.epson.com/ink3 (U.S. Load letterhead or pre-printed ...
Quick Reference Guide
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... printing directly on an ink jetprintable CD or DVD. Before you start, make sure you've installed your printer software and connected the printer to open your Epson Stylus Photo R280 Series software. Basic Printing This section describes the basic steps for printing a photo or document stored on your computer as described on the Start Here sheet.
... printing directly on an ink jetprintable CD or DVD. Before you start, make sure you've installed your printer software and connected the printer to open your Epson Stylus Photo R280 Series software. Basic Printing This section describes the basic steps for printing a photo or document stored on your computer as described on the Start Here sheet.