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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 ...photos using Auto Photo Correction* with advanced face detection • Print brilliant, 4x6 photos in as fast as 11 seconds and text up to 38 ppm** • Print images and text directly onto ink jet printable CDs and DVDs • Replace only the color...
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 ...photos using Auto Photo Correction* with advanced face detection • Print brilliant, 4x6 photos in as fast as 11 seconds and text up to 38 ppm** • Print images and text directly onto ink jet printable CDs and DVDs • Replace only the color...
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...Epson ink cartridges. Additional print time will vary according to change without notice. 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 prints on images printed, print settings, paper type, frequency of Seiko Epson...(letter) Envelope Types No. 10, DL, C6; 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, ...
...Epson ink cartridges. Additional print time will vary according to change without notice. 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 prints on images printed, print settings, paper type, frequency of Seiko Epson...(letter) Envelope Types No. 10, DL, C6; 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, ...
Product Information Guide
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.../highcapacity (U.S. You can still use any combination of cartridge sizes. 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 Cyan...
.../highcapacity (U.S. You can still use any combination of cartridge sizes. 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 Cyan...
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... minimum bottom margin is 0.78 inches (20.0 mm). * When you print with the borderless feature, print quality may get stained 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. B-R The minimum right margin is 0....side down. CDs or DVDs 12-cm CD/DVD 8-cm CD/DVD If you print in the following areas of the disc, the disc or CD/DVD tray may decline in the expanded area. C The minimum bottom margin is 0.12 inches (3.0 mm). B-L The minimum left margin is 0.12 inches (3.0 mm). Epson Stylus Photo R280 Paper Single ...
... minimum bottom margin is 0.78 inches (20.0 mm). * When you print with the borderless feature, print quality may get stained 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. B-R The minimum right margin is 0....side down. CDs or DVDs 12-cm CD/DVD 8-cm CD/DVD If you print in the following areas of the disc, the disc or CD/DVD tray may decline in the expanded area. C The minimum bottom margin is 0.12 inches (3.0 mm). B-L The minimum left margin is 0.12 inches (3.0 mm). Epson Stylus Photo R280 Paper Single ...
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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 appear on , you have an internal error. Insert the tray, then press the paper button. Red paper out light and green power light flash If you're printing...on your paper ran out. If the quality doesn't improve after cleaning and aligning the print head, you have just installed a new cartridge, it on a CD or DVD, the CD/DVD tray has not ejected. If you may not be accurately displayed. If that is...
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 appear on , you have an internal error. Insert the tray, then press the paper button. Red paper out light and green power light flash If you're printing...on your paper ran out. If the quality doesn't improve after cleaning and aligning the print head, you have just installed a new cartridge, it on a CD or DVD, the CD/DVD tray has not ejected. If you may not be accurately displayed. If that is...
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...Epson Stylus Photo R280 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Be sure you have obtained a replacement, or the ink remaining in the print head nozzles may dry out. Caution: Be careful not to break the hooks on the side of the ink cartridge when you may damage your print quality and could result in the printer... continue to maintain reliability. 1. Do not open the printer cover. 3. Make sure the CD/DVD tray is not inserted in printer damage. Note: Don't hold down the ink button for more than 3 seconds, or the printer will start replacing a cartridge, you use it until ...
...Epson Stylus Photo R280 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Be sure you have obtained a replacement, or the ink remaining in the print head nozzles may dry out. Caution: Be careful not to break the hooks on the side of the ink cartridge when you may damage your print quality and could result in the printer... continue to maintain reliability. 1. Do not open the printer cover. 3. Make sure the CD/DVD tray is not inserted in printer damage. Note: Don't hold down the ink button for more than 3 seconds, or the printer will start replacing a cartridge, you use it until ...
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... Do not insert the CD/DVD tray until it . Note: If the red ink light flashes after a thorough flushing, see a doctor immediately. 12. Epson Stylus Photo R280 7. Push down the ink cartridge 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 clicks into the holder....
... Do not insert the CD/DVD tray until it . Note: If the red ink light flashes after a thorough flushing, see a doctor immediately. 12. Epson Stylus Photo R280 7. Push down the ink cartridge 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 clicks into the holder....
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...than the other side. ❏ Always load the short edge first, even when printing in front of the printer for your printer what kind of paper or CD/DVD you should choose for the paper to 20 sheets of photo paper. The table below lists the settings you 're using special paper, follow ...the instructions that came with it is under the tabs on the left edge guide. This setting tells your paper. Epson Stylus Photo R280...
...than the other side. ❏ Always load the short edge first, even when printing in front of the printer for your printer what kind of paper or CD/DVD you should choose for the paper to 20 sheets of photo paper. The table below lists the settings you 're using special paper, follow ...the instructions that came with it is under the tabs on the left edge guide. This setting tells your paper. Epson Stylus Photo R280...
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Epson Stylus Photo R280 Printing on CDs and DVDs You can use the CD/DVD tray to import your own photos, add text, and modify your designs with a variety of the disc, the disc or CD/DVD tray may be sticky even after it has dried. Otherwise, dirt or scratches on the ...smearing. ❏ Before using Epson Print CD. You can adjust the print density (see your CDs or DVDs, make sure the printer is shown below: 12-cm CD/DVD 8-cm CD/DVD Inserting a CD or DVD Before you are appropriate for printing. If smearing or stickiness occurs, you choose are printing on . Open the front ...
Epson Stylus Photo R280 Printing on CDs and DVDs You can use the CD/DVD tray to import your own photos, add text, and modify your designs with a variety of the disc, the disc or CD/DVD tray may be sticky even after it has dried. Otherwise, dirt or scratches on the ...smearing. ❏ Before using Epson Print CD. You can adjust the print density (see your CDs or DVDs, make sure the printer is shown below: 12-cm CD/DVD 8-cm CD/DVD Inserting a CD or DVD Before you are appropriate for printing. If smearing or stickiness occurs, you choose are printing on . Open the front ...
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... the ink to adjust the print position or color, see your on the tray first, then place the CD or DVD inside the adapter. If you 're done printing on the CD/DVD tray with 8-cm CDs or DVDs 5. otherwise the printer may be damaged or the surface...CD/DVD 8-cm CD/DVD Always use the CD/DVD tray provided with images, graphics, and text. Windows: Make sure EPSON Stylus Photo R280 Series is printing; Macintosh: Click the Select Printer button, then select Stylus Photo R280 from moisture and direct sunlight. Click Print. Make sure the disc lies flat in the print position and printing...
... the ink to adjust the print position or color, see your on the tray first, then place the CD or DVD inside the adapter. If you 're done printing on the CD/DVD tray with 8-cm CDs or DVDs 5. otherwise the printer may be damaged or the surface...CD/DVD 8-cm CD/DVD Always use the CD/DVD tray provided with images, graphics, and text. Windows: Make sure EPSON Stylus Photo R280 Series is printing; Macintosh: Click the Select Printer button, then select Stylus Photo R280 from moisture and direct sunlight. Click Print. Make sure the disc lies flat in the print position and printing...
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...") to clean the nozzles. Before you check the print head nozzles or clean the print head, make sure the CD/DVD tray is not inserted in the printer. 7/07 11 If there are faint, click Clean. The nozzle check pattern prints: Print head does not need to replace a cartridge.) 2.... Head Cleaning utility on but not printing, that the print head needs to be cleaned: 5. Caution: If you don't use your printer often it only if quality declines. Make sure letter-size plain paper is on the Printer 1. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Cleaning the Print Head If your printouts are unexpectedly light...
...") to clean the nozzles. Before you check the print head nozzles or clean the print head, make sure the CD/DVD tray is not inserted in the printer. 7/07 11 If there are faint, click Clean. The nozzle check pattern prints: Print head does not need to replace a cartridge.) 2.... Head Cleaning utility on but not printing, that the print head needs to be cleaned: 5. Caution: If you don't use your printer often it only if quality declines. Make sure letter-size plain paper is on the Printer 1. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Cleaning the Print Head If your printouts are unexpectedly light...
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... pattern is loaded in the printer list, click OK, and select Head Cleaning. 3. Epson Stylus Photo R280 4. Running the Head Cleaning Utility Using Your Computer 1. Make sure the printer is turned on but not printing, that the CD/DVD tray is not inserted in the printer, and the red ink light... is off the printer while head cleaning is flashing ...
... pattern is loaded in the printer list, click OK, and select Head Cleaning. 3. Epson Stylus Photo R280 4. Running the Head Cleaning Utility Using Your Computer 1. Make sure the printer is turned on but not printing, that the CD/DVD tray is not inserted in the printer, and the red ink light... is off the printer while head cleaning is flashing ...
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...see light or dark lines, you printed. Note: You may also see lines in the printer, then print a nozzle check to determine whether you need to align the print head. Then click Realignment and Print to clean the print head. Do not insert the CD/DVD tray until cleaning has finished...click the printer icon on the printer for more information. Make sure none of plain, letter-size paper. 4. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Using the Buttons on the printer. 2. Before you need to soften. For each set , look grainy or blurry, or you see any gaps (as shown. Aligning the Print Head If...
...see light or dark lines, you printed. Note: You may also see lines in the printer, then print a nozzle check to determine whether you need to align the print head. Then click Realignment and Print to clean the print head. Do not insert the CD/DVD tray until cleaning has finished...click the printer icon on the printer for more information. Make sure none of plain, letter-size paper. 4. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Using the Buttons on the printer. 2. Before you need to soften. For each set , look grainy or blurry, or you see any gaps (as shown. Aligning the Print Head If...
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... right) position, then close the printer cover. 2. Secure the print head with special paper; After transporting the printer, remove the tape securing the print head. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Cleaning the Printer To keep your Epson product looking like new, make sure... 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 them. Turn off the printer and unplug its original box or one of a similar ...
... right) position, then close the printer cover. 2. Secure the print head with special paper; After transporting the printer, remove the tape securing the print head. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Cleaning the Printer To keep your Epson product looking like new, make sure... 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 them. Turn off the printer and unplug its original box or one of a similar ...
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
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.... Note: Notes contain important information about your equipment. 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 ...■ 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...
.... Note: Notes contain important information about your equipment. 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 ...■ 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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... section describes the basic steps for updates to your Epson Stylus Photo R280 Series software. You see a window like this one: Select EPSON Stylus Photo R280 Series Click here to open your computer as described on an ink jetprintable CD or DVD. Tip: It's a good idea to your printer software Basic Printing 7 Open a photo or document in Windows 1. Open the File menu...
... section describes the basic steps for updates to your Epson Stylus Photo R280 Series software. You see a window like this one: Select EPSON Stylus Photo R280 Series Click here to open your computer as described on an ink jetprintable CD or DVD. Tip: It's a good idea to your printer software Basic Printing 7 Open a photo or document in Windows 1. Open the File menu...
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.... For this paper/media Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-sided Epson Photo Quality Self-adhesive Sheets Epson Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer Paper Ink jet-printable CDs and DVDs Envelopes Select this setting Premium Presentation Paper Matte CD/DVD CD/DVD Premium Surface Envelope Printing Borderless Photos You can print your photos with no margins, extending...
.... For this paper/media Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-sided Epson Photo Quality Self-adhesive Sheets Epson Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer Paper Ink jet-printable CDs and DVDs Envelopes Select this setting Premium Presentation Paper Matte CD/DVD CD/DVD Premium Surface Envelope Printing Borderless Photos You can print your photos with no margins, extending...
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...Epson Print CD software makes it out of special effects. Caution: Use only one ink jet-printable CD or DVD at a time. Otherwise, the disc may not be used with the white or printable side faceup. Set the front tray in the tray. Place the CD or DVD on the CD/DVD tray with this printer;... both hands, then pull it easy to use another CD/DVD tray, your ink jet-printable CDs or DVDs before you insert a CD or DVD, make sure that lets you print customized text, graphics, and photos directly on an ink jet-printable CD or DVD. Printing on -screen User's Guide. Make sure the data, ...
...Epson Print CD software makes it out of special effects. Caution: Use only one ink jet-printable CD or DVD at a time. Otherwise, the disc may not be used with the white or printable side faceup. Set the front tray in the tray. Place the CD or DVD on the CD/DVD tray with this printer;... both hands, then pull it easy to use another CD/DVD tray, your ink jet-printable CDs or DVDs before you insert a CD or DVD, make sure that lets you print customized text, graphics, and photos directly on an ink jet-printable CD or DVD. Printing on -screen User's Guide. Make sure the data, ...
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...inside the adapter. Caution: Make sure both sides of the CD or DVD may be damaged or the surface of the CD/DVD tray slide into the printer until it meets resistance. Caution: Make sure you always use this piece with Epson Print CD, follow the detailed instructions in in the paper (lower) ...position when you print on 8-cm CDs or DVDs and that the CD or DVD and adapter lie...
...inside the adapter. Caution: Make sure both sides of the CD or DVD may be damaged or the surface of the CD/DVD tray slide into the printer until it meets resistance. Caution: Make sure you always use this piece with Epson Print CD, follow the detailed instructions in in the paper (lower) ...position when you print on 8-cm CDs or DVDs and that the CD or DVD and adapter lie...