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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 Yellow ink cartridge 78 Light Cyan ink cartridge 78 Light...
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 Yellow ink cartridge 78 Light Cyan ink cartridge 78 Light...
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...letter, executive, user definable (3.5" - 44" in the U.S. Yields vary considerably based on Windows® and Mac OS X 10.5 or later. 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 ... ratings based on accelerated testing of prints on . Copyright 2007 Epson America, Inc. 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, ...
...letter, executive, user definable (3.5" - 44" in the U.S. Yields vary considerably based on Windows® and Mac OS X 10.5 or later. 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 ... ratings based on accelerated testing of prints on . Copyright 2007 Epson America, Inc. 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, ...
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... a regular capacity magenta cartridge (78). sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). You can also purchase supplies from Epson Supplies CentralSM at http://www.epson.com/highcapacity (U.S. To find the nearest one, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). 7/07 1 You can still use...-capacity black cartridge (77), for example, you can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper from an Epson authorized reseller. 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...
... a regular capacity magenta cartridge (78). sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). You can also purchase supplies from Epson Supplies CentralSM at http://www.epson.com/highcapacity (U.S. To find the nearest one, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). 7/07 1 You can still use...-capacity black cartridge (77), for example, you can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper from an Epson authorized reseller. 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...
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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 ... (187 mm) Width: 17.7 inches (450 mm) Depth: 22.5 inches (571 mm) Height: 11.3 inches (288 mm) 11.9 lb (5.4 kg) without ink cartridges Ink Cartridges Colors Black, cyan, magenta, yellow, light cyan light magenta Cartridge life Within 6 months after opening the package. Electrical Rated Voltage Input voltage range* Rated frequency range...
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 ... (187 mm) Width: 17.7 inches (450 mm) Depth: 22.5 inches (571 mm) Height: 11.3 inches (288 mm) 11.9 lb (5.4 kg) without ink cartridges Ink Cartridges Colors Black, cyan, magenta, yellow, light cyan light magenta Cartridge life Within 6 months after opening the package. Electrical Rated Voltage Input voltage range* Rated frequency range...
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... the borderless setting, print a single sheet to 60% RH Printable area Normal Borderless* Envelopes A The minimum top margin is 0.20 inches (5.0 mm). Epson Stylus Photo R280 Paper Single sheets Size Paper type Thickness Weight (for a 8-cm CD/DVD 4 7/07 E The minimum bottom margin is 0.12 inches (3.0 mm). ...5 inches 8 × 10 inches 16:9 (4 × 7.11 inches) User Defined up to 8.5 × 44 inches Plain bond paper or special paper distributed by Epson 0.003 to 0.004 inch (0.08 to 0.11 mm) 17 lb (64 g/m²) to 24 lb (90 g/m²) Envelopes Size Paper type Weight No. 10 (4.1 ...
... the borderless setting, print a single sheet to 60% RH Printable area Normal Borderless* Envelopes A The minimum top margin is 0.20 inches (5.0 mm). Epson Stylus Photo R280 Paper Single sheets Size Paper type Thickness Weight (for a 8-cm CD/DVD 4 7/07 E The minimum bottom margin is 0.12 inches (3.0 mm). ...5 inches 8 × 10 inches 16:9 (4 × 7.11 inches) User Defined up to 8.5 × 44 inches Plain bond paper or special paper distributed by Epson 0.003 to 0.004 inch (0.08 to 0.11 mm) 17 lb (64 g/m²) to 24 lb (90 g/m²) Envelopes Size Paper type Weight No. 10 (4.1 ...
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... installed, the ink cartridge status will not be available for ink offers or updates from Epson. To check your screen to resume printing. 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; Pull out the tray and press the paper button. Replacing an Ink...
... installed, the ink cartridge status will not be available for ink offers or updates from Epson. To check your screen to resume printing. 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; Pull out the tray and press the paper button. Replacing an Ink...
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...print quality and could result in the paper (lower) position. 2. Make sure the printer is turned on , but not flashing.) Then open ink cartridge packages until you are vacuum packed to use genuine Epson cartridges and do not refill them. this step. ❏ If all the steps ...the cartridge. Remove the new cartridge from the package. If the cartridge is in printer damage. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Be sure you have obtained a replacement, or the ink remaining in the printer, and make sure the front tray is not installed promptly, the print head ...
...print quality and could result in the paper (lower) position. 2. Make sure the printer is turned on , but not flashing.) Then open ink cartridge packages until you are vacuum packed to use genuine Epson cartridges and do not refill them. this step. ❏ If all the steps ...the cartridge. Remove the new cartridge from the package. If the cartridge is in printer damage. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Be sure you have obtained a replacement, or the ink remaining in the printer, and make sure the front tray is not installed promptly, the print head ...
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...9 before you install it 's finished, the green power light stops flashing and stays on, and the red ink light goes out. The printer begins charging the ink delivery system. Press the ink button two or more than 5 minutes. otherwise, print quality may decline or you lift...one and a half minutes. Caution: Never turn off the printer while the green power light is complete. Lower the new ink cartridge into place. 7/07 7 Epson Stylus Photo R280 7. Close the cartridge cover. Don't take the cartridge out of the printer, remove the yellow tape, and then reinstall it clicks ...
...9 before you install it 's finished, the green power light stops flashing and stays on, and the red ink light goes out. The printer begins charging the ink delivery system. Press the ink button two or more than 5 minutes. otherwise, print quality may decline or you lift...one and a half minutes. Caution: Never turn off the printer while the green power light is complete. Lower the new ink cartridge into place. 7/07 7 Epson Stylus Photo R280 7. Close the cartridge cover. Don't take the cartridge out of the printer, remove the yellow tape, and then reinstall it clicks ...
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... edge first, even when printing in front of the printer for your printer what kind of paper or CD/DVD you 're using and adjusts the ink coverage accordingly. You can load up to select the correct paper Type or Media Type setting. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Paper Loading Guidelines You can load the following number...
... edge first, even when printing in front of the printer for your printer what kind of paper or CD/DVD you 're using and adjusts the ink coverage accordingly. You can load up to select the correct paper Type or Media Type setting. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Paper Loading Guidelines You can load the following number...
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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 turned on ; You can print on the CD/DVD tray, immediately wipe off the ink. Otherwise, dirt or scratches on the surface may... DVD before you print. Lift the front tray up with this printer. Make sure the settings you choose are printing on . Otherwise, the disc may cause smearing. ❏ Before using Epson Print CD. The printable area of special effects. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Printing on CDs and DVDs You can use the CD/DVD tray...
...; 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 turned on ; You can print on the CD/DVD tray, immediately wipe off the ink. Otherwise, dirt or scratches on the surface may... DVD before you print. Lift the front tray up with this printer. Make sure the settings you choose are printing on . Otherwise, the disc may cause smearing. ❏ Before using Epson Print CD. The printable area of special effects. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Printing on CDs and DVDs You can use the CD/DVD tray...
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... None as the Media Type setting. 4. Note: After you select CD/DVD Premium Surface as this printer. To allow the ink to dry, wait at a time. If you need to adjust the print position or color, see your design and loaded a CD or DVD, you use another CD/DVD tray, there may... tray along the base of the CD/DVD tray slide into the printer until the arrows on both sides of the front tray until it in the print position and printing may become dirty or scratched. Windows: Make sure EPSON Stylus Photo R280 Series is printing; Click Print. Caution: Be sure to use this piece...
... None as the Media Type setting. 4. Note: After you select CD/DVD Premium Surface as this printer. To allow the ink to dry, wait at a time. If you need to adjust the print position or color, see your design and loaded a CD or DVD, you use another CD/DVD tray, there may... tray along the base of the CD/DVD tray slide into the printer until the arrows on both sides of the front tray until it in the print position and printing may become dirty or scratched. Windows: Make sure EPSON Stylus Photo R280 Series is printing; Click Print. Caution: Be sure to use this piece...
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... 11 Make sure the printer is turned on but not printing, and the red ink light is not on. (If the red ink light is not inserted in your printout or colors are unexpectedly light or faint, or you notice light or dark bands across your printout, you see ... idea to print a few pages at least once a month to clean the nozzles. Select Nozzle Check. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Cleaning the Print Head If your printouts are incorrect or missing). Windows: Right-click the printer icon on -screen instructions and skip to step 3 under "Running the Head Cleaning Utility" ("Using Your Computer...
... 11 Make sure the printer is turned on but not printing, and the red ink light is not on. (If the red ink light is not inserted in your printout or colors are unexpectedly light or faint, or you notice light or dark bands across your printout, you see ... idea to print a few pages at least once a month to clean the nozzles. Select Nozzle Check. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Cleaning the Print Head If your printouts are incorrect or missing). Windows: Right-click the printer icon on -screen instructions and skip to step 3 under "Running the Head Cleaning Utility" ("Using Your Computer...
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...no gaps or lines, the print head does not need to clean the print head again. Macintosh OS X: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility2. The printer runs a head cleaning cycle and the green power light flashes. You may damage it. Hold down both buttons until cleaning has finished. 4. ... is not inserted in progress. If there are still gaps or lines, or the test patterns are faint, follow the instructions in the printer list, click OK, and select Head Cleaning. 3. Epson Stylus Photo R280 4. Click Start or Next. You see any dried ink to be cleaned.
...no gaps or lines, the print head does not need to clean the print head again. Macintosh OS X: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility2. The printer runs a head cleaning cycle and the green power light flashes. You may damage it. Hold down both buttons until cleaning has finished. 4. ... is not inserted in progress. If there are still gaps or lines, or the test patterns are faint, follow the instructions in the printer list, click OK, and select Head Cleaning. 3. Epson Stylus Photo R280 4. Click Start or Next. You see any dried ink to be cleaned.
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... Head If your screen). Load several seconds. Select Print Head Alignment. ❏ Macintosh: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility2. Click Finish to soften. The printer runs a head cleaning cycle and the green power light flashes. Do not insert the CD/DVD tray until cleaning has finished... in a set , look grainy or blurry, or you see light or dark lines, you see any gaps (as shown. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Using the Buttons on the printer. 2. Do one in each set contains a line or lines, select the square with no streaks or lines, and enter its...
... Head If your screen). Load several seconds. Select Print Head Alignment. ❏ Macintosh: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility2. Click Finish to soften. The printer runs a head cleaning cycle and the green power light flashes. Do not insert the CD/DVD tray until cleaning has finished... in a set , look grainy or blurry, or you see light or dark lines, you see any gaps (as shown. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Using the Buttons on the printer. 2. Do one in each set contains a line or lines, select the square with no streaks or lines, and enter its...
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...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; Repeat step 2 if necessary. they can dehydrate the print head and may prevent the printer from the printer, then push down . Repack the printer and its attachments in your printer..., or paint thinner for transportation by packing the printer in print quality, clean the print head; Epson Stylus Photo R280 Cleaning the Printer To keep your printer working at its best, you should clean it ...
...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; Repeat step 2 if necessary. they can dehydrate the print head and may prevent the printer from the printer, then push down . Repack the printer and its attachments in your printer..., or paint thinner for transportation by packing the printer in print quality, clean the print head; Epson Stylus Photo R280 Cleaning the Printer To keep your printer working at its best, you should clean it ...
Quick Reference Guide
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Please follow these guidelines as you have set up your Epson Stylus® Photo R280 Series as described on the Start Here sheet, turn here to: ■ Load paper ■ Get the basic steps for printing from your computer ■ ... equipment. Tip: Tips contain hints for it on -screen User's Guide by selecting the icon for better printing. Note: Notes contain important information about your R280 Series. Introduction 3 Introduction After you read your R280 Series instructions: Warning: Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
Please follow these guidelines as you have set up your Epson Stylus® Photo R280 Series as described on the Start Here sheet, turn here to: ■ Load paper ■ Get the basic steps for printing from your computer ■ ... equipment. Tip: Tips contain hints for it on -screen User's Guide by selecting the icon for better printing. Note: Notes contain important information about your R280 Series. Introduction 3 Introduction After you read your R280 Series instructions: Warning: Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
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... on-screen User's Guide. Basic Printing This section describes the basic steps for printing a photo or document stored on your Epson Stylus Photo R280 Series software. For detailed instructions on printing, see a window like this one: Select EPSON Stylus Photo R280 Series Click here to your printer software Basic Printing 7 See "Checking for Software Updates" on the Start Here sheet...
... on-screen User's Guide. Basic Printing This section describes the basic steps for printing a photo or document stored on your Epson Stylus Photo R280 Series software. For detailed instructions on printing, see a window like this one: Select EPSON Stylus Photo R280 Series Click here to your printer software Basic Printing 7 See "Checking for Software Updates" on the Start Here sheet...
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.... 6. On the Main tab, select the basic print settings. Make sure you may want to reduce or enlarge your photo includes a face with an intentional color cast, such as a group so you want to turn off PhotoEnhance to optimize image tones in portraits. Note: For more ... the correct paper Type setting for borderless photos Select your paper (see a Setup, Printer, or Options button, click it. Then click Preferences or Properties on saving them later, click ? Select the type of document you see page 11). Make sure EPSON Stylus Photo R280 Series is selected, then click the Preferences...
.... 6. On the Main tab, select the basic print settings. Make sure you may want to reduce or enlarge your photo includes a face with an intentional color cast, such as a group so you want to turn off PhotoEnhance to optimize image tones in portraits. Note: For more ... the correct paper Type setting for borderless photos Select your paper (see a Setup, Printer, or Options button, click it. Then click Preferences or Properties on saving them later, click ? Select the type of document you see page 11). Make sure EPSON Stylus Photo R280 Series is selected, then click the Preferences...
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Make the following settings: Select Stylus Photo R280 Select your Paper Size* Select your print job. Check ink cartridge status Pause or resume printing Cancel printing Printing with a Macintosh 9 Select Page Setup from ... 4). 2. Click OK to save your paper size (US Letter, 8 x 10 in, 4 x 6 in, or 5 x 7 in a printing program. 3. Click OK to close the Page Setup window. Open a photo or document in ). 4.
Make the following settings: Select Stylus Photo R280 Select your Paper Size* Select your print job. Check ink cartridge status Pause or resume printing Cancel printing Printing with a Macintosh 9 Select Page Setup from ... 4). 2. Click OK to save your paper size (US Letter, 8 x 10 in, 4 x 6 in, or 5 x 7 in a printing program. 3. Click OK to close the Page Setup window. Open a photo or document in ). 4.
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...Color or Grayscale Select higher quality or faster printing (if available) Select Automatic mode Note: In certain programs, you can select Print Settings. Click Print. 10 Basic Printing For more information on advanced settings, or instructions on -screen User's Guide for details. 8. button. 7. Note: For more information about printer... settings, click the ? 5. Choose Print Settings from the pop-up menu. See the on saving them as necessary: Select your Media Type (see a window like this one: Select Stylus Photo R280 Select Print Settings 6. ...
...Color or Grayscale Select higher quality or faster printing (if available) Select Automatic mode Note: In certain programs, you can select Print Settings. Click Print. 10 Basic Printing For more information on advanced settings, or instructions on -screen User's Guide for details. 8. button. 7. Note: For more information about printer... settings, click the ? 5. Choose Print Settings from the pop-up menu. See the on saving them as necessary: Select your Media Type (see a window like this one: Select Stylus Photo R280 Select Print Settings 6. ...