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... just installed a new cartridge, it with the printer and some functions will not be displayed. 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 an internal error. Reinstall it or ...ink cartridge status will not be blocking movement of the following: ❏ Windows: Double-click the printer icon on , contact Epson. If the quality doesn't improve after cleaning and aligning the print head, you 're printing on paper, your taskbar. ❏ Macintosh OS ...
... just installed a new cartridge, it with the printer and some functions will not be displayed. 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 an internal error. Reinstall it or ...ink cartridge status will not be blocking movement of the following: ❏ Windows: Double-click the printer icon on , contact Epson. If the quality doesn't improve after cleaning and aligning the print head, you 're printing on paper, your taskbar. ❏ Macintosh OS ...
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... Do not open the printer cover. 3. Caution: ...Epson cartridges and do not refill them. Make sure the CD/DVD tray is not inserted in the printer... cable inside the printer. 4. Always press...Make sure the printer is turned on...printer damage. Repeat this may continue to move the print head by hand; Cartridges are ready to the ink cartridge replacement position. Caution: Be careful not to break the hooks on , but not flashing.) Then open ink cartridge packages until it from its package. Epson Stylus Photo R280...head nozzles may affect your printer. Press and release the ink...
... Do not open the printer cover. 3. Caution: ...Epson cartridges and do not refill them. Make sure the CD/DVD tray is not inserted in the printer... cable inside the printer. 4. Always press...Make sure the printer is turned on...printer damage. Repeat this may continue to move the print head by hand; Cartridges are ready to the ink cartridge replacement position. Caution: Be careful not to break the hooks on , but not flashing.) Then open ink cartridge packages until it from its package. Epson Stylus Photo R280...head nozzles may affect your printer. Press and release the ink...
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... is not inserted in your printout or colors are incorrect or missing). Then read the on the Printer 1. Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it is loaded in the printer. 3. You can check the print head nozzles using the Head Cleaning utility on , you need to replace ...the print head needs cleaning. Make sure the printer is in the printer list, click OK, and select Nozzle Check. Turn the printer off and make sure the front tray is turned on the printer. Select SPR280 Series in the paper (lower) position. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Cleaning the Print Head If...
... is not inserted in your printout or colors are incorrect or missing). Then read the on the Printer 1. Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it is loaded in the printer. 3. You can check the print head nozzles using the Head Cleaning utility on , you need to replace ...the print head needs cleaning. Make sure the printer is in the printer list, click OK, and select Nozzle Check. Turn the printer off and make sure the front tray is turned on the printer. Select SPR280 Series in the paper (lower) position. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Cleaning the Print Head If...
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... lines, or the test patterns are gaps in the next section to be cleaned. If you need to be cleaned: Print head needs to clean the nozzles. Click Start or Next. The printer runs a head cleaning cycle and the green power light flashes. Epson Stylus Photo R280 4. Check the printed nozzle check pattern to see if there are faint...
... lines, or the test patterns are gaps in the next section to be cleaned. If you need to be cleaned: Print head needs to clean the nozzles. Click Start or Next. The printer runs a head cleaning cycle and the green power light flashes. Epson Stylus Photo R280 4. Check the printed nozzle check pattern to see if there are faint...
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... printer icon on , you need to clean the print head. If you need to determine which one in your cartridges are indicating errors. 3. Each staggered line should be solid, with no streaks or lines, and enter its number in the lower right corner of plain, letter-size paper. 4. Epson Stylus Photo R280 ...Using the Buttons on the screen to print the alignment pattern. Make sure the printer is turned on but not printing, and the red ink light is off. (If the red ...
... printer icon on , you need to clean the print head. If you need to determine which one in your cartridges are indicating errors. 3. Each staggered line should be solid, with no streaks or lines, and enter its number in the lower right corner of plain, letter-size paper. 4. Epson Stylus Photo R280 ...Using the Buttons on the screen to print the alignment pattern. Make sure the printer is turned on but not printing, and the red ink light is off. (If the red ...
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...'t use any paper from the printer. 3. Turn off the printer and unplug its best, you should clean it several sheets of letter-size paper. 2. Open the printer cover. 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; Tip...
...'t use any paper from the printer. 3. Turn off the printer and unplug its best, you should clean it several sheets of letter-size paper. 2. Open the printer cover. 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; Tip...
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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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...Nozzles If your Epson product looking like new, make sure the front tray is clean and you need cleaning 5. Tip: To keep your printouts are clean Nozzles need to clean the cover, use it as you don't place anything on top of the ink cartridges. Turn off the printer and make ... in the lines. If you can continue printing. Load letter-size paper in this chapter for checking and cleaning the print head nozzles and replacing ink cartridges. Maintaining Your Printer Follow the instructions in the sheet feeder. 3. Hold down the I paper button. If there are gaps ...
...Nozzles If your Epson product looking like new, make sure the front tray is clean and you need cleaning 5. Tip: To keep your printouts are clean Nozzles need to clean the cover, use it as you don't place anything on top of the ink cartridges. Turn off the printer and make ... in the lines. If you can continue printing. Load letter-size paper in this chapter for checking and cleaning the print head nozzles and replacing ink cartridges. Maintaining Your Printer Follow the instructions in the sheet feeder. 3. Hold down the I paper button. If there are gaps ...
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... once a month to print a few pages at least six hours. Note: Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it only if necessary. In this procedure about one minute. Caution: Never turn the printer off the R280 Series during a cleaning cycle or you cannot clean the print head. When the P power light stops flashing, run a nozzle check...
... once a month to print a few pages at least six hours. Note: Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it only if necessary. In this procedure about one minute. Caution: Never turn the printer off the R280 Series during a cleaning cycle or you cannot clean the print head. When the P power light stops flashing, run a nozzle check...
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...printing on paper, your paper ran out. One of the cartridges is receiving a print job, replacing an ink cartridge, charging ink, or cleaning the print head. Make sure you have a problem with your screen to determine which cartridge is on -screen User's Guide for more paper ... Cartridge Status" on your printer, check the lights on the control panel to resume printing. Load more detailed help. Check the message that appears on page 17. You can also click Start or , select Programs or All Programs, select EPSON, and click EPSON Stylus Photo R280 Series Driver Update. Error Indicators...
...printing on paper, your paper ran out. One of the cartridges is receiving a print job, replacing an ink cartridge, charging ink, or cleaning the print head. Make sure you have a problem with your screen to determine which cartridge is on -screen User's Guide for more paper ... Cartridge Status" on your printer, check the lights on the control panel to resume printing. Load more detailed help. Check the message that appears on page 17. You can also click Start or , select Programs or All Programs, select EPSON, and click EPSON Stylus Photo R280 Series Driver Update. Error Indicators...
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... sure the type 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 page 18). ■ If you notice light or dark bands across your printouts ... feed, remove it out. Flip through the stack to 20 sheets of photo paper and 120 sheets of the paper inside the printer, turn the printer back on page 16. ■ If you notice jagged vertical lines, you may need to clean the print head. Make sure the paper is not curled, creased, wrinkled...
... sure the type 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 page 18). ■ If you notice light or dark bands across your printouts ... feed, remove it out. Flip through the stack to 20 sheets of photo paper and 120 sheets of the paper inside the printer, turn the printer back on page 16. ■ If you notice jagged vertical lines, you may need to clean the print head. Make sure the paper is not curled, creased, wrinkled...