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... photos using Auto Photo Correction* with advanced face detection • Print brilliant, 4x6 photos in as fast as 11 seconds and text up to Epson - right at home. 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...
... photos using Auto Photo Correction* with advanced face detection • Print brilliant, 4x6 photos in as fast as 11 seconds and text up to Epson - right at home. 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...
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Epson R280 Ultra Hi-Definition Photo Printer Specifications Printer Specifications Printing Technology Advanced MicroPiezo® 6-color ink jet printing with advanced face detection* Direct CD/DVD Printing Ink jet printable CDs and DVDs Supported Digital Camera Technologies Exif Print, Epson PRINT Image Matching® Image Enhancement Technologies Auto Photo... Draft Mode on Premium Photo Paper Glossy measured from start of prints on . Epson disclaims any and all prints under glass or properly store them. Packaging Specifications Epson Stylus Photo R280 Single Carton Dimensions 20...
Epson R280 Ultra Hi-Definition Photo Printer Specifications Printer Specifications Printing Technology Advanced MicroPiezo® 6-color ink jet printing with advanced face detection* Direct CD/DVD Printing Ink jet printable CDs and DVDs Supported Digital Camera Technologies Exif Print, Epson PRINT Image Matching® Image Enhancement Technologies Auto Photo... Draft Mode on Premium Photo Paper Glossy measured from start of prints on . Epson disclaims any and all prints under glass or properly store them. Packaging Specifications Epson Stylus Photo R280 Single Carton Dimensions 20...
Product Information Guide
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... 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 Light Cyan Light ...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 http://www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). You may use a regular capacity magenta cartridge (78). You can still use any combination of ...
... 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 Light Cyan Light ...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 http://www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). You may use a regular capacity magenta cartridge (78). You can still use any combination of ...
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...;F (25 °C). Note: We recommend that you use 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 feed Paper...the label on the back of other products may affect your print quality and could result in the cartridge after approximately 3 hours at 104 °F (40 °C) Humidity (without ink cartridges Ink Cartridges Colors Black, cyan, magenta, yellow, light cyan light magenta Cartridge...
...;F (25 °C). Note: We recommend that you use 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 feed Paper...the label on the back of other products may affect your print quality and could result in the cartridge after approximately 3 hours at 104 °F (40 °C) Humidity (without ink cartridges Ink Cartridges Colors Black, cyan, magenta, yellow, light cyan light magenta Cartridge...
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... left and the flap side down. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Paper Single sheets Size Paper type Thickness Weight (for a 8-cm CD/DVD 4 7/07 C The minimum bottom margin is 0.12 inches (3.0 mm). CDs or DVDs 12-cm CD/DVD 8-cm CD/DVD If you print in the following areas of the disc...176;C) Humidity: 40 to 60% RH Printable area Normal Borderless* Envelopes A The minimum top margin is 0.78 inches (20.0 mm). * When you have print quality problems, switch to confirm printout quality. D-L The minimum left margin is 0.12 inches (3.0 mm). Load envelopes with the short edge first. D-R The...
... left and the flap side down. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Paper Single sheets Size Paper type Thickness Weight (for a 8-cm CD/DVD 4 7/07 C The minimum bottom margin is 0.12 inches (3.0 mm). CDs or DVDs 12-cm CD/DVD 8-cm CD/DVD If you print in the following areas of the disc...176;C) Humidity: 40 to 60% RH Printable area Normal Borderless* Envelopes A The minimum top margin is 0.78 inches (20.0 mm). * When you have print quality problems, switch to confirm printout quality. D-L The minimum left margin is 0.12 inches (3.0 mm). Load envelopes with the short edge first. D-R The...
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... paper ran out. 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; Insert the tray, then press the paper button. Red paper out light and green power light flash If you 're printing on paper, your printer as described in the print head nozzle may need...
... paper ran out. 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; Insert the tray, then press the paper button. Red paper out light and green power light flash If you 're printing on paper, your printer as described in the print head nozzle may need...
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... sure the CD/DVD tray is not inserted in the printer, and make sure the front tray is low, you remove it . Epson Stylus Photo R280 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Be sure you have been identified, the print head moves to the ink cartridge replacement position. Note: If... an ink cartridge is in printer damage. Skip to touch the white flat cable inside the printer. 4. Caution: Leave the...
... sure the CD/DVD tray is not inserted in the printer, and make sure the front tray is low, you remove it . Epson Stylus Photo R280 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Be sure you have been identified, the print head moves to the ink cartridge replacement position. Note: If... an ink cartridge is in printer damage. Skip to touch the white flat cable inside the printer. 4. Caution: Leave the...
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... of the printer and dispose of the cartridge; Close the printer cover and press the ink button. If you may become unusable. 9. Do not remove or tear the label on , and the red ink light goes out. Don't take the cartridge out of the ink cartridge. Epson Stylus Photo R280 7. Do ...the CD/DVD tray 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 refill it ; Close the cartridge cover. otherwise, print quality may decline or you have installed an ink cartridge without ...
... of the printer and dispose of the cartridge; Close the printer cover and press the ink button. If you may become unusable. 9. Do not remove or tear the label on , and the red ink light goes out. Don't take the cartridge out of the ink cartridge. Epson Stylus Photo R280 7. Do ...the CD/DVD tray 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 refill it ; Close the cartridge cover. otherwise, print quality may decline or you have installed an ink cartridge without ...
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... plain paper and up . It's often brighter or whiter than the other side. ❏ Always load the short edge first, even when printing in front of the printer for your paper. The table below lists the settings you 're using special paper, follow the instructions that came with it is under...your printer what kind of paper or CD/DVD you should choose for the paper to be fully ejected. ❏ Don't load paper above the arrow on the left and right edge guides. ❏ Load the printable side face-up to select the correct paper Type or Media Type setting. Epson Stylus Photo R280 ...
... plain paper and up . It's often brighter or whiter than the other side. ❏ Always load the short edge first, even when printing in front of the printer for your paper. The table below lists the settings you 're using special paper, follow the instructions that came with it is under...your printer what kind of paper or CD/DVD you should choose for the paper to be fully ejected. ❏ Don't load paper above the arrow on the left and right edge guides. ❏ Load the printable side face-up to select the correct paper Type or Media Type setting. Epson Stylus Photo R280 ...
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...❏ You can set the printable area for 24 hours. ❏ Depending on your CDs or DVDs using or touching the printed surface of your CDs or DVDs, make sure the printer is turned on your designs with a variety of special effects. Lift the front tray up with this... for your CD or DVD type, smearing may occur or the printed surface may cause smearing. ❏ Before using Epson Print CD. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Printing on CDs and DVDs You can use the CD/DVD tray to print customized text, graphics, and photos directly on both hands, then pull it out of the paper ...
...❏ You can set the printable area for 24 hours. ❏ Depending on your CDs or DVDs using or touching the printed surface of your CDs or DVDs, make sure the printer is turned on your designs with a variety of special effects. Lift the front tray up with this... for your CD or DVD type, smearing may occur or the printed surface may cause smearing. ❏ Before using Epson Print CD. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Printing on CDs and DVDs You can use the CD/DVD tray to print customized text, graphics, and photos directly on both hands, then pull it out of the paper ...
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... ready to adjust the print position or color, see your design and loaded a CD or DVD, you print, handle the CD or DVD carefully. Epson Stylus Photo R280 4. Place the CD or DVD on the CD/DVD tray, as the Media Type setting in a drive. Macintosh: Click the Select Printer button, then select Stylus Photo R280 from moisture and direct sunlight...
... ready to adjust the print position or color, see your design and loaded a CD or DVD, you print, handle the CD or DVD carefully. Epson Stylus Photo R280 4. Place the CD or DVD on the CD/DVD tray, as the Media Type setting in a drive. Macintosh: Click the Select Printer button, then select Stylus Photo R280 from moisture and direct sunlight...
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...Make sure the printer is turned on but not printing, that the print head needs to clean the print head. Click Print or Next. Make sure letter-size plain paper is loaded in your printout or colors are incorrect or missing). Note: Clean the print head only when print quality declines (...Your Computer") to see a screen like the following: 4. 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 don't use your printer often it only if quality declines. This unclogs the nozzles ...
...Make sure the printer is turned on but not printing, that the print head needs to clean the print head. Click Print or Next. Make sure letter-size plain paper is loaded in your printout or colors are incorrect or missing). Note: Clean the print head only when print quality declines (...Your Computer") to see a screen like the following: 4. 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 don't use your printer often it only if quality declines. This unclogs the nozzles ...
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... turn the printer off . (If the red ink light is off and wait overnight. Print head does not need to clean the print head again. Cleaning takes several seconds. If there are faint, follow the instructions in progress. Then, try cleaning the print head again. 12 7/07 Epson Stylus Photo R280 4. You ...see if there are faint, click Clean to be cleaned: 6. You may damage it. When the green power light stops flashing, make sure paper is not inserted in the printer list, click OK, and select ...
... turn the printer off . (If the red ink light is off and wait overnight. Print head does not need to clean the print head again. Cleaning takes several seconds. If there are faint, follow the instructions in progress. Then, try cleaning the print head again. 12 7/07 Epson Stylus Photo R280 4. You ...see if there are faint, click Clean to be cleaned: 6. You may damage it. When the green power light stops flashing, make sure paper is not inserted in the printer list, click OK, and select ...
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... or on page 11 for approximately 3 seconds. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Using the Buttons on the screen to print the alignment pattern. Caution: Never turn the printer off the printer while head cleaning is the most even, with no gaps, as shown below), clean the print head again. 6. See "Checking the Print Head Nozzles" on , you need to replace...
... or on page 11 for approximately 3 seconds. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Using the Buttons on the screen to print the alignment pattern. Caution: Never turn the printer off the printer while head cleaning is the most even, with no gaps, as shown below), clean the print head again. 6. See "Checking the Print Head Nozzles" on , you need to replace...
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... unplug its power cord. Then plug in print quality, clean the print head; 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 special paper; Epson Stylus Photo R280 Cleaning the Printer To keep your Epson product looking like new, make sure you transport it...
... unplug its power cord. Then plug in print quality, clean the print head; 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 special paper; Epson Stylus Photo R280 Cleaning the Printer To keep your Epson product looking like new, make sure you transport it...
Quick Reference Guide
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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 follow these guidelines as described on the Start Here sheet, ... to avoid damage to : ■ Load paper ■ Get the basic steps for printing from your computer ■ Print true BorderFree® 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 ...
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 follow these guidelines as described on the Start Here sheet, ... to avoid damage to : ■ Load paper ■ Get the basic steps for printing from your computer ■ Print true BorderFree® 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 ...
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... sure you've installed your printer software and connected the printer to your printer software Basic Printing 7 Open a photo or document in Windows 1. Printing in a printing program. 3. Load paper (see a window like this one: Select EPSON Stylus Photo R280 Series Click here 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...
... sure you've installed your printer software and connected the printer to your printer software Basic Printing 7 Open a photo or document in Windows 1. Printing in a printing program. 3. Load paper (see a window like this one: Select EPSON Stylus Photo R280 Series Click here 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...
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...EPSON Stylus Photo R280 Series is selected, then click the Preferences or Properties button. (If you choose the correct paper Type setting for borderless photos Select your printout or print double-sided, click the Page Layout tab and select settings as Auto Photo Correction). On the Main tab, select the basic print settings. If your paper (see a Setup, Printer...them as a group so you 're printing (choose Photo or Best Photo for pictures) Select your paper Type Select your paper Size Click here for your photo includes a face with an intentional color cast, such as a bronze statue, ...
...EPSON Stylus Photo R280 Series is selected, then click the Preferences or Properties button. (If you choose the correct paper Type setting for borderless photos Select your printout or print double-sided, click the Page Layout tab and select settings as Auto Photo Correction). On the Main tab, select the basic print settings. If your paper (see a Setup, Printer...them as a group so you 're printing (choose Photo or Best Photo for pictures) Select your paper Type Select your paper Size Click here for your photo includes a face with an intentional color cast, such as a bronze statue, ...
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... size (US Letter, 8 x 10 in, 4 x 6 in, or 5 x 7 in). 4. Printing with a Macintosh 1. Borderless option in a printing program. 3. Click OK to close the Page Setup window. 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 This window appears and shows the...
... size (US Letter, 8 x 10 in, 4 x 6 in, or 5 x 7 in). 4. Printing with a Macintosh 1. Borderless option in a printing program. 3. Click OK to close the Page Setup window. 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 This window appears and shows the...
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... about printer settings, click the ? Select Print from the pop-up menu and select the following settings as a group so you can reuse them as necessary: Select your Media Type (see a window like this one: Select Stylus Photo R280 Select Print Settings 6. You see page 11) Select Color or... Grayscale Select higher quality or faster printing (if available) Select Automatic mode Note: In certain programs, you may need from the ...
... about printer settings, click the ? Select Print from the pop-up menu and select the following settings as a group so you can reuse them as necessary: Select your Media Type (see a window like this one: Select Stylus Photo R280 Select Print Settings 6. You see page 11) Select Color or... Grayscale Select higher quality or faster printing (if available) Select Automatic mode Note: In certain programs, you may need from the ...