Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... of 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 ...pages. Print Quality-Core Printing Technologies The core technologies used in Epson ink jet printers produces: Greater detail in highlights, without visible printed "dots" Smooth gradations with precise color control and superior density Crisp line art Greater detail in shadows,...
... of 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 ...pages. Print Quality-Core Printing Technologies The core technologies used in Epson ink jet printers produces: Greater detail in highlights, without visible printed "dots" Smooth gradations with precise color control and superior density Crisp line art Greater detail in shadows,...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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..., used in the lightest areas of different ink droplet sizes. Epson printers are used in photos and laser sharp text. Also, Epson's variable ink droplet sizes and high resolutions combine to improve color ranges and accuracy because Epson printers can be combined to achieve more inconsistent droplets with the naked eye. Additionally, smaller ink droplets produce less visible printed dots...
..., used in the lightest areas of different ink droplet sizes. Epson printers are used in photos and laser sharp text. Also, Epson's variable ink droplet sizes and high resolutions combine to improve color ranges and accuracy because Epson printers can be combined to achieve more inconsistent droplets with the naked eye. Additionally, smaller ink droplets produce less visible printed dots...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... photos, or both on breathtaking large format prints, Epson has the right ink for optional cartridges, and you see continuous tone color. Specifications subject to create printed "dots" in the Ink Solutions document. 5. Ink System: Epson offers a variety of media selected • Epson printers are designed to produce their optimal print quality using genuine Epson inks on Epson papers • Epson ink...
... photos, or both on breathtaking large format prints, Epson has the right ink for optional cartridges, and you see continuous tone color. Specifications subject to create printed "dots" in the Ink Solutions document. 5. Ink System: Epson offers a variety of media selected • Epson printers are designed to produce their optimal print quality using genuine Epson inks on Epson papers • Epson ink...
Product Brochure
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... 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...
... 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...
Product Brochure
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... glass or properly store them. Color photo in the U.S. Epson, Epson Stylus, Epson PRINT Image Matching and MicroPiezo are registered trademarks and Epson Exceed Your Vision and Claria are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of 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, Cyan, Light...
... glass or properly store them. Color photo in the U.S. Epson, Epson Stylus, Epson PRINT Image Matching and MicroPiezo are registered trademarks and Epson Exceed Your Vision and Claria are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of 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, Cyan, Light...
Product Information Guide
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You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper from an Epson authorized reseller. You may use a regular capacity magenta cartridge (78). You can still use any combination of cartridge sizes. sales) or http://www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). Printer Parts Paper support Right edge guide Left edge guide Sheet feeder Printer cover Epson Stylus Photo R280 USB port Front tray Front...
You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper from an Epson authorized reseller. You may use a regular capacity magenta cartridge (78). You can still use any combination of cartridge sizes. sales) or http://www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). Printer Parts Paper support Right edge guide Left edge guide Sheet feeder Printer cover Epson Stylus Photo R280 USB port Front tray Front...
Product Information Guide
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...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. Environmental Temperature Operation 50 to... Class for its voltage. Note: We recommend that you use genuine Epson cartridges and do not refill them. Cartridge yields vary considerably based on . Epson Stylus Photo R280 Printer Specifications Printing Epson MicroPiezo® head with DX5™ variable droplets Mechanical Paper feed ...
...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. Environmental Temperature Operation 50 to... Class for its voltage. Note: We recommend that you use genuine Epson cartridges and do not refill them. Cartridge yields vary considerably based on . Epson Stylus Photo R280 Printer Specifications Printing Epson MicroPiezo® head with DX5™ variable droplets Mechanical Paper feed ...
Product Information Guide
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... * When you print with ink: Inner hub area Outer periphery area 18 to 42 mm 117 to 120 mm for a 12-cm CD/DVD 77 to confirm printout quality. Load envelopes with the short edge first. C The minimum bottom margin is 0.20 inches (5.0 mm). Epson Stylus Photo R280 Paper Single sheets Size Paper...3.5 × 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 ×...
... * When you print with ink: Inner hub area Outer periphery area 18 to 42 mm 117 to 120 mm for a 12-cm CD/DVD 77 to confirm printout quality. Load envelopes with the short edge first. C The minimum bottom margin is 0.20 inches (5.0 mm). Epson Stylus Photo R280 Paper Single sheets Size Paper...3.5 × 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 ×...
Product Information Guide
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... also see the instructions in the printer list, click OK, and select EPSON StatusMonitor. 7/07 5 Leave the expended cartridge(s) installed until you '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 nearly expended. Checking the Ink Supply Note: Epson cannot guarantee the quality or...
... also see the instructions in the printer list, click OK, and select EPSON StatusMonitor. 7/07 5 Leave the expended cartridge(s) installed until you '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 nearly expended. Checking the Ink Supply Note: Epson cannot guarantee the quality or...
Product Information Guide
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...printer will start replacing a cartridge, you must complete all the low or expended cartridges have been identified, the print head moves to the ink cartridge replacement position. Note: We recommend that needs to be replaced stops under the mark. The green power light begins to step 6. Epson Stylus Photo R280... Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Be sure you have a new ink cartridge before it is not installed promptly, the print head may dry out and be unable to...
...printer will start replacing a cartridge, you must complete all the low or expended cartridges have been identified, the print head moves to the ink cartridge replacement position. Note: We recommend that needs to be replaced stops under the mark. The green power light begins to step 6. Epson Stylus Photo R280... Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Be sure you have a new ink cartridge before it is not installed promptly, the print head may dry out and be unable to...
Product Information Guide
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... the yellow tape from the cartridge before continuing with soap and water. otherwise, ink will leak. 8. Squeeze the back tab of the cartridge; Close the printer cover and press the ink button. 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 yellow tape from the cartridge before continuing with soap and water. otherwise, ink will leak. 8. Squeeze the back tab of the cartridge; Close the printer cover and press the ink button. 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...
Product Information Guide
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... letterhead or preprinted paper into the printer top edge first. ❏ If you experience paper feeding problems, try loading fewer sheets. ❏ If you should choose for the paper to be fully ejected. ❏ Don't load paper above the arrow on the left edge guide. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Paper Loading Guidelines You can load...
... letterhead or preprinted paper into the printer top edge first. ❏ If you experience paper feeding problems, try loading fewer sheets. ❏ If you should choose for the paper to be fully ejected. ❏ Don't load paper above the arrow on the left edge guide. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Paper Loading Guidelines You can load...
Product Information Guide
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... can use the CD/DVD tray to print customized text, graphics, and photos directly on any ink jet-printable CD or DVD. Caution: Use only ink jet-printable CDs and DVDs for 24 hours. ❏ Depending on your designs with this printer. Thermalprintable and regular CDs and DVDs should not be used with a variety... tray in the inner hub or outer periphery areas of a CD or DVD is turned on. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Printing on CDs and DVDs You can print on both hands, then pull it easy to import your own photos, add text, and modify your CD or DVD type, smearing may occur or the printed...
... can use the CD/DVD tray to print customized text, graphics, and photos directly on any ink jet-printable CD or DVD. Caution: Use only ink jet-printable CDs and DVDs for 24 hours. ❏ Depending on your designs with this printer. Thermalprintable and regular CDs and DVDs should not be used with a variety... tray in the inner hub or outer periphery areas of a CD or DVD is turned on. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Printing on CDs and DVDs You can print on both hands, then pull it easy to import your own photos, add text, and modify your CD or DVD type, smearing may occur or the printed...
Product Information Guide
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...-screen User's Guide for instructions. Select None as the Media Type setting. 4. To allow the ink to print. 1. If you need to create and print a design with the white or printable ...the arrows on CDs and DVDs. If you use the Epson Print CD program (included on the front tray. Epson Stylus Photo R280 4. Windows: Make sure EPSON Stylus Photo R280 Series is printing; otherwise, your on the CD/DVD ...Continue sliding the tray into the brackets on the Printer Software CD-ROM) to adjust the print position or color, see your printer may be damaged or the surface of the CD...
...-screen User's Guide for instructions. Select None as the Media Type setting. 4. To allow the ink to print. 1. If you need to create and print a design with the white or printable ...the arrows on CDs and DVDs. If you use the Epson Print CD program (included on the front tray. Epson Stylus Photo R280 4. Windows: Make sure EPSON Stylus Photo R280 Series is printing; otherwise, your on the CD/DVD ...Continue sliding the tray into the brackets on the Printer Software CD-ROM) to adjust the print position or color, see your printer may be damaged or the surface of the CD...
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... a nozzle check to be cleaned: 5. You can clean the print head using the ink button on the printer or using your printout or colors are incorrect or missing). Select SPR280 Series in the printer. 7/07 11 The nozzle check pattern prints: Print head does not need to be ...few pages at least once a month to replace a cartridge.) 2. If the red ink light comes on your computer. Make sure the printer is loaded in the printer list, click OK, and select Nozzle Check. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Cleaning the Print Head If your printouts are unexpectedly light or faint, or you ...
... a nozzle check to be cleaned: 5. You can clean the print head using the ink button on the printer or using your printout or colors are incorrect or missing). Select SPR280 Series in the printer. 7/07 11 The nozzle check pattern prints: Print head does not need to be ...few pages at least once a month to replace a cartridge.) 2. If the red ink light comes on your computer. Make sure the printer is loaded in the printer list, click OK, and select Nozzle Check. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Cleaning the Print Head If your printouts are unexpectedly light or faint, or you ...
Product Information Guide
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... the print head again. 12 7/07 This allows any improvement after cleaning three times, turn off the printer while head cleaning is in the printer, and the red ink light is loaded in the lines. Print head does not need to be cleaned: Print head needs to...10063; Macintosh OS X: Click Confirmation, then click Next. Running the Head Cleaning Utility Using Your Computer 1. The printer runs a head cleaning cycle and the green power light flashes. Epson Stylus Photo R280 4. Hold down both buttons until cleaning has finished. 4. Hold down the paper button, then press the power ...
... the print head again. 12 7/07 This allows any improvement after cleaning three times, turn off the printer while head cleaning is in the printer, and the red ink light is loaded in the lines. Print head does not need to be cleaned: Print head needs to...10063; Macintosh OS X: Click Confirmation, then click Next. Running the Head Cleaning Utility Using Your Computer 1. The printer runs a head cleaning cycle and the green power light flashes. Epson Stylus Photo R280 4. Hold down both buttons until cleaning has finished. 4. Hold down the paper button, then press the power ...
Product Information Guide
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... Do one in the corresponding box on , you printed. This allows any improvement after cleaning three times, turn off . (If the red ink light is loaded in the paper (lower) position. 1. Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Examine the nozzle check pattern you need to soften. Make... power light stops flashing, make sure the front tray is in the lower right corner of plain, letter-size paper. 4. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Using the Buttons on the printer. 2. If you don't see lines in the printer list, click OK, then select Print Head Alignment. 5. Follow the instructions on the...
... Do one in the corresponding box on , you printed. This allows any improvement after cleaning three times, turn off . (If the red ink light is loaded in the paper (lower) position. 1. Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Examine the nozzle check pattern you need to soften. Make... power light stops flashing, make sure the front tray is in the lower right corner of plain, letter-size paper. 4. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Using the Buttons on the printer. 2. If you don't see lines in the printer list, click OK, then select Print Head Alignment. 5. Follow the instructions on the...
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... surface. Leave the ink cartridges installed. Turn off the printer and unplug its attachments in its original box or one of a similar size. Repack the printer and its power cord. 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...
... surface. Leave the ink cartridges installed. Turn off the printer and unplug its attachments in its original box or one of a similar size. Repack the printer and its power cord. 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...
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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...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 problems For additional instructions, see the on-screen User's Guide by selecting the...: Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your R280 Series. Introduction 3 Please follow these guidelines as described on the Start Here sheet, turn here to avoid bodily injury. Introduction After you have set up your Epson Stylus® Photo R280 Series as you read your desktop.
...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 problems For additional instructions, see the on-screen User's Guide by selecting the...: Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your R280 Series. Introduction 3 Please follow these guidelines as described on the Start Here sheet, turn here to avoid bodily injury. Introduction After you have set up your Epson Stylus® Photo R280 Series as you read your desktop.