Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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...in various patterns so you see continuous tone color. Epson printers use an advanced error diffusion technology to get sharp black text, superb photo quality photos, or both on the content, selected output quality, and paper type. The Epson printer drivers use a halftoning module that places ink...prints, Epson has the right ink for optional cartridges, and you never have to swap an ink cartridge to determine the most interested in the everyday printing of media selected • Epson printers are no added costs for the job. 4. Additionally, unlike competitive printers tht ...
...in various patterns so you see continuous tone color. Epson printers use an advanced error diffusion technology to get sharp black text, superb photo quality photos, or both on the content, selected output quality, and paper type. The Epson printer drivers use a halftoning module that places ink...prints, Epson has the right ink for optional cartridges, and you never have to swap an ink cartridge to determine the most interested in the everyday printing of media selected • Epson printers are no added costs for the job. 4. Additionally, unlike competitive printers tht ...
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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... cartridge" indicator comes on specialty media, stored in Draft Mode on images printed, print settings, paper type, frequency of their respective companies. Epson does not guarantee the longevity of Epson America, Inc. Yields vary considerably based on plain paper. Copyright 2007 Epson America, Inc. Epson R280 Ultra Hi-Definition Photo Printer Specifications Printer Specifications Printing Technology Advanced MicroPiezo® 6-color...
... cartridge" indicator comes on specialty media, stored in Draft Mode on images printed, print settings, paper type, frequency of their respective companies. Epson does not guarantee the longevity of Epson America, Inc. Yields vary considerably based on plain paper. Copyright 2007 Epson America, Inc. Epson R280 Ultra Hi-Definition Photo Printer Specifications Printer Specifications Printing Technology Advanced MicroPiezo® 6-color...
Product Information Guide
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...-463-7766). 7/07 1 If you've installed a high-capacity black cartridge (77), for example, you can also purchase supplies from Epson Supplies CentralSM at http://www.epson.com/highcapacity (U.S. 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...
...-463-7766). 7/07 1 If you've installed a high-capacity black cartridge (77), for example, you can also purchase supplies from Epson Supplies CentralSM at http://www.epson.com/highcapacity (U.S. 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...
Product Information Guide
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...printer damage. For best printing results, use 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...16 °C) * Ink thaws and is usable after the "replace cartridge" indicator comes on the back of the printer for computers) 7/07 3 Epson Stylus Photo R280 Printer Specifications Printing Epson MicroPiezo® head with DX5™ variable droplets Mechanical Paper feed ...
...printer damage. For best printing results, use 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...16 °C) * Ink thaws and is usable after the "replace cartridge" indicator comes on the back of the printer for computers) 7/07 3 Epson Stylus Photo R280 Printer Specifications Printing Epson MicroPiezo® head with DX5™ variable droplets Mechanical Paper feed ...
Product Information Guide
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... light and green power light flash If you have a replacement cartridge, then follow the instructions in the printer list, click OK, and select EPSON StatusMonitor. 7/07 5 Then turn 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 off; Green power light is receiving a print job...
... light and green power light flash If you have a replacement cartridge, then follow the instructions in the printer list, click OK, and select EPSON StatusMonitor. 7/07 5 Then turn 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 off; Green power light is receiving a print job...
Product Information Guide
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... head. 6. Remove the new cartridge from the package. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Be sure you have a new ink cartridge before it from its package. Cartridges are replacing a cartridge before you begin. Repeat this may damage your print quality and could result in the print head nozzles may affect your printer. Skip to use it until...
... head. 6. Remove the new cartridge from the package. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Be sure you have a new ink cartridge before it from its package. Cartridges are replacing a cartridge before you begin. Repeat this may damage your print quality and could result in the print head nozzles may affect your printer. Skip to use it until...
Product Information Guide
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... than 5 minutes. The green power light flashes and the printer makes noise. When it properly. Do not insert the CD/DVD tray until it ; Epson Stylus Photo R280 7. If you need to the ink cartridge replacement position), open the cartridge cover, and press down gently until the cartridge clicks into the holder. Squeeze the back tab of the...
... than 5 minutes. The green power light flashes and the printer makes noise. When it properly. Do not insert the CD/DVD tray until it ; Epson Stylus Photo R280 7. If you need to the ink cartridge replacement position), open the cartridge cover, and press down gently until the cartridge clicks into the holder. Squeeze the back tab of the...
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...clean the nozzles. Make sure the printer is turned on but not printing, and the red ink light is not on. (If the red ink light is a good idea to print a few pages at least once a month to replace a cartridge.) 2. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Cleaning the Print Head If your ...printouts are faint, click Clean. This saves ink. Windows: Right-click the printer icon on , you notice light or dark bands across your printout or colors are no gaps or lines, click Finish. If ...
...clean the nozzles. Make sure the printer is turned on but not printing, and the red ink light is not on. (If the red ink light is a good idea to print a few pages at least once a month to replace a cartridge.) 2. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Cleaning the Print Head If your ...printouts are faint, click Clean. This saves ink. Windows: Right-click the printer icon on , you notice light or dark bands across your printout or colors are no gaps or lines, click Finish. If ...
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Epson Stylus Photo R280 4. You see any dried ink to soften. When the nozzle check starts to clean the nozzles. If there are gaps or lines, or the test patterns are gaps in progress. Make sure the printer is turned on but not printing, that the CD/DVD tray is printed. (See "Examining... allows any improvement after cleaning three times, turn off the printer while head cleaning is loaded in the printer list, click OK, and select Head Cleaning. 3. Do not insert the CD/DVD tray until the power light begins to replace a cartridge.) 2. If there are still gaps or lines, or the...
Epson Stylus Photo R280 4. You see any dried ink to soften. When the nozzle check starts to clean the nozzles. If there are gaps or lines, or the test patterns are gaps in progress. Make sure the printer is turned on but not printing, that the CD/DVD tray is printed. (See "Examining... allows any improvement after cleaning three times, turn off the printer while head cleaning is loaded in the printer list, click OK, and select Head Cleaning. 3. Do not insert the CD/DVD tray until the power light begins to replace a cartridge.) 2. If there are still gaps or lines, or the...
Product Information Guide
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... you need to clean the print head again. Select Print Head Alignment. ❏ Macintosh: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility2. Look at the printed squares to replace a cartridge.) 2. For each set contains a line or lines, select the square with the thinnest line or lines. Click Finish to ...wait overnight. Note: You may also see light or dark lines, you need to clean the print head. Do one : ❏ If your cartridges are indicating errors. 3. You see a window like this step. 7. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Using the Buttons on the printer. 2.
... you need to clean the print head again. Select Print Head Alignment. ❏ Macintosh: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility2. Look at the printed squares to replace a cartridge.) 2. For each set contains a line or lines, select the square with the thinnest line or lines. Click Finish to ...wait overnight. Note: You may also see light or dark lines, you need to clean the print head. Do one : ❏ If your cartridges are indicating errors. 3. You see a window like this step. 7. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Using the Buttons on the printer. 2.
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... down the paper support extension and close the printer cover. 4. Load several times a year. Leave the ink cartridges installed. Remove any paper from the cartridges. 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. Repeat step 2 if necessary...
... down the paper support extension and close the printer cover. 4. Load several times a year. Leave the ink cartridges installed. Remove any paper from the cartridges. 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. Repeat step 2 if necessary...
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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Checking the Print Head Nozzles If your Epson product looking like new, make sure the front tray is faint, clean the print head (see if there are gaps in the lines. Turn off the printer and make sure you need cleaning 5. Maintaining Your Printer Follow the instructions in the sheet feeder. 3.... the nozzle check pattern that prints to flash, then release the P power button. 4. If you don't place anything on top of the ink cartridges. Hold down the I paper button. Load letter-size paper in this chapter for checking and cleaning the print head nozzles and replacing ink...
Checking the Print Head Nozzles If your Epson product looking like new, make sure the front tray is faint, clean the print head (see if there are gaps in the lines. Turn off the printer and make sure you need cleaning 5. Maintaining Your Printer Follow the instructions in the sheet feeder. 3.... the nozzle check pattern that prints to flash, then release the P power button. 4. If you don't place anything on top of the ink cartridges. Hold down the I paper button. Load letter-size paper in this chapter for checking and cleaning the print head nozzles and replacing ink...
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... on and the H ink light is off the R280 Series during a cleaning cycle or you do not use your printer often, it . 3. The printer runs a head cleaning cycle, which takes about four times, turn off . 2. When the P power light stops flashing, run a nozzle check (as ...described on or flashes, you can clean the print head. Note: If print quality has not improved after repeating this case, replace the appropriate ink cartridge first ...
... on and the H ink light is off the R280 Series during a cleaning cycle or you do not use your printer often, it . 3. The printer runs a head cleaning cycle, which takes about four times, turn off . 2. When the P power light stops flashing, run a nozzle check (as ...described on or flashes, you can clean the print head. Note: If print quality has not improved after repeating this case, replace the appropriate ink cartridge first ...
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... of other products may continue to maintain reliability. 1. sales) or http://www.epson.ca (Canadian sales), or the 77 color multipack at http://www.epson.com/highcapacity (U.S. Open the printer cover. 4. To confirm the status of the ink from the first cartridges is used for example.) We recommend that you are vacuum packed to use...
... of other products may continue to maintain reliability. 1. sales) or http://www.epson.ca (Canadian sales), or the 77 color multipack at http://www.epson.com/highcapacity (U.S. Open the printer cover. 4. To confirm the status of the ink from the first cartridges is used for example.) We recommend that you are vacuum packed to use...
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Press the H ink button again. ■ If another cartridge is low or expended, it . 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. Always press and release the H ink button to move the print head by hand; Be careful not to the replacement position. 6. Open the cartridge cover. Caution: Do not move it moves to the _ position. Replacing Ink Cartridges 19 this may damage your printer.
Press the H ink button again. ■ If another cartridge is low or expended, it . 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. Always press and release the H ink button to move the print head by hand; Be careful not to the replacement position. 6. Open the cartridge cover. Caution: Do not move it moves to the _ position. Replacing Ink Cartridges 19 this may damage your printer.
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...: Do not remove any other labels or seals, or ink will leak. 9. Warning: If ink gets on the front of children. 20 Maintaining Your Printer If the cartridge is not installed promptly, the print head may dry out and be unable to refill it from the package. Dispose of it up. If... ink gets into your hands, wash them immediately with soap and water. Always install an ink cartridge immediately after removing the old cartridge. Caution: Be careful not to break the hooks on your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water. Squeeze the tab on the front...
...: Do not remove any other labels or seals, or ink will leak. 9. Warning: If ink gets on the front of children. 20 Maintaining Your Printer If the cartridge is not installed promptly, the print head may dry out and be unable to refill it from the package. Dispose of it up. If... ink gets into your hands, wash them immediately with soap and water. Always install an ink cartridge immediately after removing the old cartridge. Caution: Be careful not to break the hooks on your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water. Squeeze the tab on the front...
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... waste ink. 10. Wait until it 's finished, the P power light stops flashing and remains on, and the H ink light goes out. Close the printer cover. 13. Replacing Ink Cartridges 21 Insert the new ink cartridge into the holder and push it down until ink charging is flashing or you replace all the... cartridges that need replacing, close the cartridge cover and push it down until it clicks into place. 11. Caution: Never turn off the R280 Series while the P power light is complete before setting the front tray in...
... waste ink. 10. Wait until it 's finished, the P power light stops flashing and remains on, and the H ink light goes out. Close the printer cover. 13. Replacing Ink Cartridges 21 Insert the new ink cartridge into the holder and push it down until ink charging is flashing or you replace all the... cartridges that need replacing, close the cartridge cover and push it down until it clicks into place. 11. Caution: Never turn off the R280 Series while the P power light is complete before setting the front tray in...
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...Start or , select Programs or All Programs, select EPSON, and click EPSON Stylus Photo R280 Series Driver Update. Check the message that appears on a CD or DVD, the CD/DVD tray is nearly expended or follow the instructions in the printer settings window. Make sure you 're printing on your...Follow the instructions beginning on page 17. You can select Driver Update on the Maintenance tab in "Checking the Ink Cartridge Status" on page 13 to your Epson Stylus Photo R280 Series software. If you have a problem with your on-screen User's Guide and select Download the Latest Software or ...
...Start or , select Programs or All Programs, select EPSON, and click EPSON Stylus Photo R280 Series Driver Update. Check the message that appears on a CD or DVD, the CD/DVD tray is nearly expended or follow the instructions in the printer settings window. Make sure you 're printing on your...Follow the instructions beginning on page 17. You can select Driver Update on the Maintenance tab in "Checking the Ink Cartridge Status" on page 13 to your Epson Stylus Photo R280 Series software. If you have a problem with your on-screen User's Guide and select Download the Latest Software or ...