Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... of these core printing technologies is on the 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 of specific users instead of core...
... of these core printing technologies is on the 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 of specific users instead of core...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... color ranges and accuracy because Epson printers can produce high print quality without sacrificing print speed and without satellites (unwanted ink spray) or misting. Small ink droplet size: Most Epson printers produce ink droplets so small you cannot see them with satellites and misting. 2. Smallest ink droplets produce smooth photos, especially beneficial for smoother gradations Ink Jet Printer...
... color ranges and accuracy because Epson printers can produce high print quality without sacrificing print speed and without satellites (unwanted ink spray) or misting. Small ink droplet size: Most Epson printers produce ink droplets so small you cannot see them with satellites and misting. 2. Smallest ink droplets produce smooth photos, especially beneficial for smoother gradations Ink Jet Printer...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... primarily print photos with Epson printers there are for optional cartridges, and you see continuous tone color. Epson disclaims any and all three elements are present and used herein are no added costs for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of Epson America, Inc. Epson printers use an advanced error diffusion technology to receive Epson inks. Fine...
... primarily print photos with Epson printers there are for optional cartridges, and you see continuous tone color. Epson disclaims any and all three elements are present and used herein are no added costs for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of Epson America, Inc. Epson printers use an advanced error diffusion technology to receive Epson inks. Fine...
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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...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 Cyan, Magenta, Light Magenta and Yellow Ink Cartridge Configuration 6 individual ink cartridges Ink Type Claria™ Hi-Definition Ink (smudge, scratch, water and fade resistant photos... use genuine Epson ink cartridges. For print quality, a small amount of paper feed. Epson, Epson Stylus, Epson PRINT Image Matching and MicroPiezo are registered trademarks and Epson Exceed Your ...
...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 Cyan, Magenta, Light Magenta and Yellow Ink Cartridge Configuration 6 individual ink cartridges Ink Type Claria™ Hi-Definition Ink (smudge, scratch, water and fade resistant photos... use genuine Epson ink cartridges. For print quality, a small amount of paper feed. Epson, Epson Stylus, Epson PRINT Image Matching and MicroPiezo are registered trademarks and Epson Exceed Your ...
Product Information Guide
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... 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 Magenta Yellow Light Cyan Light Magenta High-Capacity Black High-Capacity...
... 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 Magenta Yellow Light Cyan Light Magenta High-Capacity Black High-Capacity...
Product Information Guide
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...°F (40 °C) Freezing temperature* 3.2 °F (-16 °C) * Ink thaws and is usable 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... We recommend that you use , and temperature. For print quality, a small amount of ink remains in printer damage. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Printer Specifications Printing Epson MicroPiezo® head with DX5™ variable droplets Mechanical Paper feed Paper path Sheet feeder ...
...°F (40 °C) Freezing temperature* 3.2 °F (-16 °C) * Ink thaws and is usable 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... We recommend that you use , and temperature. For print quality, a small amount of ink remains in printer damage. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Printer Specifications Printing Epson MicroPiezo® head with DX5™ variable droplets Mechanical Paper feed Paper path Sheet feeder ...
Product Information Guide
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... you which cartridge is not inserted. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Checking the Printer's Lights To diagnose problems, check the printer's lights: Lights Explanation Green power The printer is expended, even if other cartridges are not expended. Click Accept or Decline to print when ink is nearly expended or not installed. Turn the printer back on your taskbar. ❏ Macintosh...
... you which cartridge is not inserted. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Checking the Printer's Lights To diagnose problems, check the printer's lights: Lights Explanation Green power The printer is expended, even if other cartridges are not expended. Click Accept or Decline to print when ink is nearly expended or not installed. Turn the printer back on your taskbar. ❏ Macintosh...
Product Information Guide
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... head moves to the ink cartridge check position, and the cartridge that you are ready to print. The use genuine Epson cartridges and do not refill them. Be careful not to move the print head by hand; Epson Stylus Photo R280 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Be sure you... have been identified, the print head moves to the ink cartridge replacement position. Do not open the printer cover. 3. Make sure the printer is expended. 5. If the cartridge is in the printer, and make sure ...
... head moves to the ink cartridge check position, and the cartridge that you are ready to print. The use genuine Epson cartridges and do not refill them. Be careful not to move the print head by hand; Epson Stylus Photo R280 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Be sure you... have been identified, the print head moves to the ink cartridge replacement position. Do not open the printer cover. 3. Make sure the printer is expended. 5. If the cartridge is in the printer, and make sure ...
Product Information Guide
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...stops flashing and stays on the cartridge; The green power light flashes and the printer makes noise. When it straight up and out of the printer and dispose of the ink cartridge. Note: If the red ink light flashes after a thorough flushing, see a doctor immediately. 12. If ...far right) position, the ink cartridge may become unusable. 9. Epson Stylus Photo R280 7. Don't take the cartridge out of the cartridge; If ink gets in your hands, wash them immediately with step 11. 11. Caution: You must remove the yellow tape from the bottom of the printer, remove the yellow tape, ...
...stops flashing and stays on the cartridge; The green power light flashes and the printer makes noise. When it straight up and out of the printer and dispose of the ink cartridge. Note: If the red ink light flashes after a thorough flushing, see a doctor immediately. 12. If ...far right) position, the ink cartridge may become unusable. 9. Epson Stylus Photo R280 7. Don't take the cartridge out of the cartridge; If ink gets in your hands, wash them immediately with step 11. 11. Caution: You must remove the yellow tape from the bottom of the printer, remove the yellow tape, ...
Product Information Guide
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.... Epson Stylus Photo R280 Paper Loading Guidelines You can load the following number of sheets of Epson special media: Paper name Epson Premium Bright White Paper Epson Presentation Paper Matte Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss Epson Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-sided Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster Epson...
.... Epson Stylus Photo R280 Paper Loading Guidelines You can load the following number of sheets of Epson special media: Paper name Epson Premium Bright White Paper Epson Presentation Paper Matte Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss Epson Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-sided Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster Epson...
Product Information Guide
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...), 77 to print customized text, graphics, and photos directly on any ink jet-printable CD or DVD. Open the front cover. 2. Note: If you choose are appropriate for printing. Thermalprintable and regular CDs and DVDs should not be positioned correctly. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Printing on CDs and DVDs You can use the... your CD or DVD type, smearing may occur or the printed surface may get stained with this printer. You can set the printable area for 24 hours. ❏ Depending on . The Epson Print CD software makes it out of the disc, the disc or CD/DVD tray may be...
...), 77 to print customized text, graphics, and photos directly on any ink jet-printable CD or DVD. Open the front cover. 2. Note: If you choose are appropriate for printing. Thermalprintable and regular CDs and DVDs should not be positioned correctly. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Printing on CDs and DVDs You can use the... your CD or DVD type, smearing may occur or the printed surface may get stained with this printer. You can set the printable area for 24 hours. ❏ Depending on . The Epson Print CD software makes it out of the disc, the disc or CD/DVD tray may be...
Product Information Guide
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...printer may become dirty or scratched. otherwise, your on -screen User's Guide for instructions. Windows: Make sure EPSON Stylus Photo R280 Series is printing; Caution: Be sure to create and print a design with images, graphics, and text. Epson Stylus Photo R280... print position or color, see your printer may be damaged or the surface of the CD/DVD tray slide into the printer until it in the Printer Settings window and use...data side. To allow the ink to use the Epson Print CD program (included on the front tray. Keep printed discs away from the printer list and click OK. 3. ...
...printer may become dirty or scratched. otherwise, your on -screen User's Guide for instructions. Windows: Make sure EPSON Stylus Photo R280 Series is printing; Caution: Be sure to create and print a design with images, graphics, and text. Epson Stylus Photo R280... print position or color, see your printer may be damaged or the surface of the CD/DVD tray slide into the printer until it in the Printer Settings window and use...data side. To allow the ink to use the Epson Print CD program (included on the front tray. Keep printed discs away from the printer list and click OK. 3. ...
Product Information Guide
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... is turned on , you need to replace a cartridge.) 2. If the red ink light comes on the printer. You see if the print head needs cleaning. Select SPR280 Series in your printout or colors are incorrect or missing). If there are faint, click Clean. If there are gaps or lines,... the nozzles so they can also run a nozzle check to clean the nozzles. Caution: If you don't use your printer often it only if quality declines. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Cleaning the Print Head If your printouts are unexpectedly light or faint, or you notice light or dark bands across your ...
... is turned on , you need to replace a cartridge.) 2. If the red ink light comes on the printer. You see if the print head needs cleaning. Select SPR280 Series in your printout or colors are incorrect or missing). If there are faint, click Clean. If there are gaps or lines,... the nozzles so they can also run a nozzle check to clean the nozzles. Caution: If you don't use your printer often it only if quality declines. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Cleaning the Print Head If your printouts are unexpectedly light or faint, or you notice light or dark bands across your ...
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Epson Stylus Photo R280 4. Hold down the paper button, then press the power button. Running the Head Cleaning Utility Using Your Computer 1. If there are still gaps or lines, ..., then click Print. ❏ Macintosh OS X: Click Confirmation, then click Next. When the nozzle check starts to see any dried ink to be cleaned. Caution: Never turn the printer off the printer while head cleaning is flashing or on your taskbar and select Head Cleaning. Macintosh OS X: Open the Applications folder and select...
Epson Stylus Photo R280 4. Hold down the paper button, then press the power button. Running the Head Cleaning Utility Using Your Computer 1. If there are still gaps or lines, ..., then click Print. ❏ Macintosh OS X: Click Confirmation, then click Next. When the nozzle check starts to see any dried ink to be cleaned. Caution: Never turn the printer off the printer while head cleaning is flashing or on your taskbar and select Head Cleaning. Macintosh OS X: Open the Applications folder and select...
Product Information Guide
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... your printout. You see any dried ink to clean the print head again. If every square in the printer list, click OK, then select Print Head Alignment. 5. The printer runs a head cleaning cycle and the green power light flashes. Load several seconds. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Using the Buttons on the printer. 2. Then click Realignment and Print to...
... your printout. You see any dried ink to clean the print head again. If every square in the printer list, click OK, then select Print Head Alignment. 5. The printer runs a head cleaning cycle and the green power light flashes. Load several seconds. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Using the Buttons on the printer. 2. Then click Realignment and Print to...
Product Information Guide
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... its attachments in its original box or one of a similar size. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Cleaning the Printer To keep your printer, you must prepare it for cleaning; Otherwise, ink may jam inside the printer. Keep the printer level as shown below, then close the printer cover. 4. if output is grainy or blurry, align the print head. Press the paper...
... its attachments in its original box or one of a similar size. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Cleaning the Printer To keep your printer, you must prepare it for cleaning; Otherwise, ink may jam inside the printer. Keep the printer level as shown below, then close the printer cover. 4. if output is grainy or blurry, align the print head. Press the paper...
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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... information). If you are just printing a rough draft of Epson's special ink jet papers designed for the best results, you choose affects the way your printer. However, for your printout looks. Using Special Papers Epson offers a wide array of high quality papers, making it ...maximize the impact of paper you 'll want to use one , call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). You can also purchase supplies from an Epson authorized reseller. Paper name Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster Size Borderless 4 × 6 inches Borderless 5 × 7 inches ...
... information). If you are just printing a rough draft of Epson's special ink jet papers designed for the best results, you choose affects the way your printer. However, for your printout looks. Using Special Papers Epson offers a wide array of high quality papers, making it ...maximize the impact of paper you 'll want to use one , call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). You can also purchase supplies from an Epson authorized reseller. Paper name Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster Size Borderless 4 × 6 inches Borderless 5 × 7 inches ...
Quick Reference Guide
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... your printer software and connected the printer to your Epson Stylus Photo R280 Series software. See "Checking for Software Updates" on -screen User's Guide. Open a photo or document in Windows 1. Printing in a printing program. 3. Load paper (see a window like this one: Select EPSON Stylus Photo R280 Series Click... or Macintosh® computer, and printing directly on an ink jetprintable CD or DVD. Basic Printing This section describes the basic steps for printing a photo or document stored on your printer software Basic Printing 7 For detailed instructions on printing, see...
... your printer software and connected the printer to your Epson Stylus Photo R280 Series software. See "Checking for Software Updates" on -screen User's Guide. Open a photo or document in Windows 1. Printing in a printing program. 3. Load paper (see a window like this one: Select EPSON Stylus Photo R280 Series Click... or Macintosh® computer, and printing directly on an ink jetprintable CD or DVD. Basic Printing This section describes the basic steps for printing a photo or document stored on your printer software Basic Printing 7 For detailed instructions on printing, see...