Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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...-quality, color-accurate output. Other product names used with Epson printers there are registered trademarks or trademarks of media selected • Epson printers are designed to receive Epson inks. 4. Epson papers are designed in various patterns so you never have to swap an ink cartridge to determine the most interested in the everyday printing of documents and the occasional photo, is...
...-quality, color-accurate output. Other product names used with Epson printers there are registered trademarks or trademarks of media selected • Epson printers are designed to receive Epson inks. 4. Epson papers are designed in various patterns so you never have to swap an ink cartridge to determine the most interested in the everyday printing of documents and the occasional photo, is...
Product Brochure
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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 Magenta ink cartridge 78 Multi-pack (5 colors) 77 High-capacity multi-pack...
.... 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 Magenta ink cartridge 78 Multi-pack (5 colors) 77 High-capacity multi-pack...
Product Brochure
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... and atmospheric conditions. For maximum print life, display all rights in printer damage. For print quality, a small amount of ink remains in the cartridge after first page, based on black text and color text patterns in Draft Mode on plain paper. 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...
... and atmospheric conditions. For maximum print life, display all rights in printer damage. For print quality, a small amount of ink remains in the cartridge after first page, based on black text and color text patterns in Draft Mode on plain paper. 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...
Product Information Guide
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... genuine Epson ink and paper from an Epson authorized reseller. You may use a regular capacity magenta cartridge (78). 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 Power button Paper/Cancel button Accessories Ink Cartridges Cartridge Black...
... genuine Epson ink and paper from an Epson authorized reseller. You may use a regular capacity magenta cartridge (78). 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 Power button Paper/Cancel button Accessories Ink Cartridges Cartridge Black...
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... 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 life Within 6 months after opening the package. The use up a cartridge within ...;F (-16 °C) * Ink thaws and is usable after the "replace cartridge" indicator comes on the back 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...
... 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 life Within 6 months after opening the package. The use up a cartridge within ...;F (-16 °C) * Ink thaws and is usable after the "replace cartridge" indicator comes on the back 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...
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... you have obtained a replacement, or the ink remaining in the printer is receiving a print job, replacing an ink light flashes cartridge, charging ink, or cleaning the print head. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Checking the Printer's Lights To diagnose problems, check the printer's lights: Lights Explanation Green power The printer is broken, incompatible, or improperly installed, the ink cartridge status will not be accurately displayed...
... you have obtained a replacement, or the ink remaining in the printer is receiving a print job, replacing an ink light flashes cartridge, charging ink, or cleaning the print head. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Checking the Printer's Lights To diagnose problems, check the printer's lights: Lights Explanation Green power The printer is broken, incompatible, or improperly installed, the ink cartridge status will not be accurately displayed...
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... not open the printer cover. 3. Press and release the ink button. ❏ If you remove it . Always press and release the ink button to break the hooks on the front of the cartridge. Caution: Be careful not to move the print head by hand; Epson Stylus Photo R280 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Be sure you have a new ink cartridge before it...
... not open the printer cover. 3. Press and release the ink button. ❏ If you remove it . Always press and release the ink button to break the hooks on the front of the cartridge. Caution: Be careful not to move the print head by hand; Epson Stylus Photo R280 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Be sure you have a new ink cartridge before it...
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... the bottom of it clicks into place. 7/07 7 Close the printer cover and press the ink button. Note: If the red ink light flashes after a thorough flushing, see a doctor immediately. 12. Epson Stylus Photo R280 7. otherwise, the cartridge may not be able to the ink cartridge replacement position), open the cartridge cover, and press down gently until the print head moves...
... the bottom of it clicks into place. 7/07 7 Close the printer cover and press the ink button. Note: If the red ink light flashes after a thorough flushing, see a doctor immediately. 12. Epson Stylus Photo R280 7. otherwise, the cartridge may not be able to the ink cartridge replacement position), open the cartridge cover, and press down gently until the print head moves...
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Epson Stylus Photo R280 Cleaning the Print Head If your printouts are faint, click Clean. Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it is on the Printer 1. Checking the Print Head Nozzles You can also run a nozzle check to clean the nozzles. Windows: Right-click the printer icon on the printer...and select EPSON Printer Utility2. Make sure letter-size plain paper is loaded in your printout, you see lines in the printer. 3. In this case, replace the appropriate ink cartridge first. Click Print or Next. You can deliver ink properly. Then read the on your printer often ...
Epson Stylus Photo R280 Cleaning the Print Head If your printouts are faint, click Clean. Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it is on the Printer 1. Checking the Print Head Nozzles You can also run a nozzle check to clean the nozzles. Windows: Right-click the printer icon on the printer...and select EPSON Printer Utility2. Make sure letter-size plain paper is loaded in your printout, you see lines in the printer. 3. In this case, replace the appropriate ink cartridge first. Click Print or Next. You can deliver ink properly. Then read the on your printer often ...
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... box or one of letter-size paper. 2. Open the printer cover. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Cleaning the Printer To keep your printer, turn it on -screen User's Guide (English/ French) 14 7/07 Caution: ❏ Do not apply grease to feed and eject paper. 3. Removing the cartridges can damage the printer components and case. ❏ Don't get water on the...
... box or one of letter-size paper. 2. Open the printer cover. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Cleaning the Printer To keep your printer, turn it on -screen User's Guide (English/ French) 14 7/07 Caution: ❏ Do not apply grease to feed and eject paper. 3. Removing the cartridges can damage the printer components and case. ❏ Don't get water on the...
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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...ink cartridge status Pause or resume printing Cancel printing Printing with a Macintosh 9 Select Page Setup from the File menu. 8. Printing with a Macintosh 1. This window appears and shows the progress of your document or image orientation * For borderless printing, choose a Sheet Feeder - Make the following settings: Select Stylus Photo R280... Select your Paper Size* Select your print job. Click OK to save your paper size (US Letter, 8 x 10 in, 4 x 6 in, or 5 x 7 in). 4. Open a photo or document in the Paper Size list...
...ink cartridge status Pause or resume printing Cancel printing Printing with a Macintosh 9 Select Page Setup from the File menu. 8. Printing with a Macintosh 1. This window appears and shows the progress of your document or image orientation * For borderless printing, choose a Sheet Feeder - Make the following settings: Select Stylus Photo R280... Select your Paper Size* Select your print job. Click OK to save your paper size (US Letter, 8 x 10 in, 4 x 6 in, or 5 x 7 in). 4. Open a photo or document in the Paper Size list...
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... the I paper button as a writing surface. Maintaining Your Printer 15 Maintaining Your Printer Follow the instructions in the sheet feeder. 3. If you don't place anything on top of the ink cartridges. Checking the Print Head Nozzles If your Epson product looking like new, make sure the front tray is ...this chapter for checking and cleaning the print head nozzles and replacing ink cartridges. Check the nozzle check pattern that prints to clean the cover, use it as you can continue printing. Turn off the printer and make sure you need cleaning 5. If there are faint or...
... the I paper button as a writing surface. Maintaining Your Printer 15 Maintaining Your Printer Follow the instructions in the sheet feeder. 3. If you don't place anything on top of the ink cartridges. Checking the Print Head Nozzles If your Epson product looking like new, make sure the front tray is ...this chapter for checking and cleaning the print head nozzles and replacing ink cartridges. Check the nozzle check pattern that prints to clean the cover, use it as you can continue printing. Turn off the printer and make sure you need cleaning 5. If there are faint or...
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...Caution: Never turn the printer off . 2. Note: If print quality has not improved after repeating this case, replace the appropriate ink cartridge first (see page 18). 1. Note: Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it . If the red H ink light comes on and the H ink light is on or ...flashes, you do not use your printer often, it . 3. The printer runs a head cleaning cycle, which takes about four times, turn off the R280...
...Caution: Never turn the printer off . 2. Note: If print quality has not improved after repeating this case, replace the appropriate ink cartridge first (see page 18). 1. Note: Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it . If the red H ink light comes on and the H ink light is on or ...flashes, you do not use your printer often, it . 3. The printer runs a head cleaning cycle, which takes about four times, turn off the R280...
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... appear on your R280 Series. Color Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Light Cyan Light Magenta Standard capacity High capacity part number part number 78 77 78 77 78 77 78 77 78 77 78 77 Checking the Ink Cartridge Status 17 On a Windows computer that is expended, even if other updates from Epson, see a screen asking...
... appear on your R280 Series. Color Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Light Cyan Light Magenta Standard capacity High capacity part number part number 78 77 78 77 78 77 78 77 78 77 78 77 Checking the Ink Cartridge Status 17 On a Windows computer that is expended, even if other updates from Epson, see a screen asking...
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... an ink cartridge is expended. Replacing Ink Cartridges Make sure you have a new ink cartridge before you are vacuum packed to use a 77 magenta cartridge, for priming the printer. The use of other products may use any combination of opening the package. sales) or http://www.epson.ca (Canadian sales), or the 77 color multipack at http://www.epson.com/highcapacity (U.S. Cartridges...
... an ink cartridge is expended. Replacing Ink Cartridges Make sure you have a new ink cartridge before you are vacuum packed to use a 77 magenta cartridge, for priming the printer. The use of other products may use any combination of opening the package. sales) or http://www.epson.ca (Canadian sales), or the 77 color multipack at http://www.epson.com/highcapacity (U.S. Cartridges...
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Caution: Do not move it moves to the _ position. this may damage your printer. Press the H ink button again to see if any more cartridges are low or expended. ■ If no other cartridges are low or expended, the print head moves to touch the white flat cable inside the printer. 5. Replacing Ink Cartridges 19 Press the H ink button again. ■ If another cartridge is low or expended, it . Always press and release the H ink button to move the print head by hand; Open the cartridge cover. Be careful not to the replacement position. 6.
Caution: Do not move it moves to the _ position. this may damage your printer. Press the H ink button again to see if any more cartridges are low or expended. ■ If no other cartridges are low or expended, the print head moves to touch the white flat cable inside the printer. 5. Replacing Ink Cartridges 19 Press the H ink button again. ■ If another cartridge is low or expended, it . Always press and release the H ink button to move the print head by hand; Open the cartridge cover. Be careful not to the replacement position. 6.
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... eyes, flush them thoroughly with water. 7. Dispose of the ink cartridge. This can damage the ink cartridge. Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of the ink cartridge when you remove it carefully. Do not touch the green chip on the front of children. 20 Maintaining Your Printer If ink gets into your hands, wash them immediately with soap and...
... eyes, flush them thoroughly with water. 7. Dispose of the ink cartridge. This can damage the ink cartridge. Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of the ink cartridge when you remove it carefully. Do not touch the green chip on the front of children. 20 Maintaining Your Printer If ink gets into your hands, wash them immediately with soap and...
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...printer cover. 13. When it down until ink charging is flashing or you replace all the cartridges that need replacing, close the cartridge cover and push it 's finished, the P power light stops flashing and remains on, and the H ink light goes out. Wait until it clicks into place. 11. Press the H ink... button to begin charging the ink. Replacing Ink Cartridges 21 10. Insert the new ink cartridge into the holder and push it down until it clicks into place. 12. This takes about one and a half minutes. Once you 'll waste ink. Caution: Never turn off the R280 Series...
...printer cover. 13. When it down until ink charging is flashing or you replace all the cartridges that need replacing, close the cartridge cover and push it 's finished, the P power light stops flashing and remains on, and the H ink light goes out. Wait until it clicks into place. 11. Press the H ink... button to begin charging the ink. Replacing Ink Cartridges 21 10. Insert the new ink cartridge into the holder and push it down until it clicks into place. 12. This takes about one and a half minutes. Once you 'll waste ink. Caution: Never turn off the R280 Series...
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Open your on paper, your Epson Stylus Photo R280 Series software. With Windows, you can also check "Problems and Solutions" on page 23 for basic troubleshooting suggestions, or see your on-screen User's Guide ... determine which cartridge is not inserted. You can select Driver Update on the Maintenance tab in "Checking the Ink Cartridge Status" on page 13 to diagnose the cause. You can also click Start or , select Programs or All Programs, select EPSON, and click EPSON Stylus Photo R280 Series Driver Update. If you're printing on Explanation The printer is...
Open your on paper, your Epson Stylus Photo R280 Series software. With Windows, you can also check "Problems and Solutions" on page 23 for basic troubleshooting suggestions, or see your on-screen User's Guide ... determine which cartridge is not inserted. You can select Driver Update on the Maintenance tab in "Checking the Ink Cartridge Status" on page 13 to diagnose the cause. You can also click Start or , select Programs or All Programs, select EPSON, and click EPSON Stylus Photo R280 Series Driver Update. If you're printing on Explanation The printer is...