Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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...;cation purposes only and may be trademarks of media selected • Epson printers are specifically designed to get sharp black text, superb photo quality photos, or both on the Epson ink sets in conjunction with stellar image quality and durability, or is most efficient pattern for optional cartridges, and you see continuous tone color.
...;cation purposes only and may be trademarks of media selected • Epson printers are specifically designed to get sharp black text, superb photo quality photos, or both on the Epson ink sets in conjunction with stellar image quality and durability, or is most efficient pattern for optional cartridges, and you see continuous tone color.
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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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) Light Resistance/Print Longevity*** Up to 200-year album storage Minimum Ink Droplet...
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) Light Resistance/Print Longevity*** Up to 200-year album storage Minimum Ink Droplet...
Product Information Guide
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... 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 Cyan High-Capacity Magenta...
... 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 Cyan High-Capacity Magenta...
Product Information Guide
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Epson Stylus Photo R280 Printer Specifications Printing Epson MicroPiezo® head with DX5™ variable droplets Mechanical Paper feed Paper path Sheet feeder capacity Dimensions Storage Printing Weight Friction Sheet feeder, top entry 120 sheets of use, and temperature. Cartridge yields vary considerably based on images printed, print settings, paper type, frequency of 20 lb (75 g/m2) paper...
Epson Stylus Photo R280 Printer Specifications Printing Epson MicroPiezo® head with DX5™ variable droplets Mechanical Paper feed Paper path Sheet feeder capacity Dimensions Storage Printing Weight Friction Sheet feeder, top entry 120 sheets of use, and temperature. Cartridge yields vary considerably based on images printed, print settings, paper type, frequency of 20 lb (75 g/m2) paper...
Product Information Guide
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.... Caution: You cannot print when an ink cartridge is nearly expended or not installed. If any torn pieces. Then turn it may see a screen asking if you which cartridge is low or expended. Leave the expended cartridge(s) installed until you 're printing on -screen User's Guide. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Checking the Printer's Lights To diagnose problems, check the...
.... Caution: You cannot print when an ink cartridge is nearly expended or not installed. If any torn pieces. Then turn it may see a screen asking if you which cartridge is low or expended. Leave the expended cartridge(s) installed until you 're printing on -screen User's Guide. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Checking the Printer's Lights To diagnose problems, check the...
Product Information Guide
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...printer. 4. Always press and release the ink button to move the print head by hand; Note: If an ink cartridge is low, you may dry out and be on . (The green power light should be unable to print. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Be sure you have a new ink cartridge... before it is low or expended, the print head moves directly to the ink cartridge replacement position. this step. ❏ If all...
...printer. 4. Always press and release the ink button to move the print head by hand; Note: If an ink cartridge is low, you may dry out and be on . (The green power light should be unable to print. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Be sure you have a new ink cartridge... before it is low or expended, the print head moves directly to the ink cartridge replacement position. this step. ❏ If all...
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... head hasn't moved or the printer hasn't made noise for more times (until the print head moves to its home (far right) position, the ink cartridge may become unusable. 9. Press the ink button two or more than 5 minutes. Epson Stylus Photo R280 7. Do not remove the transparent... seal from the bottom of the printer, remove the yellow tape, and then reinstall it clicks into...
... head hasn't moved or the printer hasn't made noise for more times (until the print head moves to its home (far right) position, the ink cartridge may become unusable. 9. Press the ink button two or more than 5 minutes. Epson Stylus Photo R280 7. Do not remove the transparent... seal from the bottom of the printer, remove the yellow tape, and then reinstall it clicks into...
Product Information Guide
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...printer is turned on but not printing, and the red ink light is not on. (If the red ink light is on or flashes, you see lines in the printer, and the red ink light is not on your screen). Epson Stylus Photo R280... is not inserted in your printout or colors are incorrect or missing). Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it is loaded in the printer list, click OK, and select Nozzle...following: 4. Make sure the printer is turned on the printer. If there are faint, click Clean. In this case, replace the appropriate ink cartridge first. Turn the printer off and make sure the ...
...printer is turned on but not printing, and the red ink light is not on. (If the red ink light is on or flashes, you see lines in the printer, and the red ink light is not on your screen). Epson Stylus Photo R280... is not inserted in your printout or colors are incorrect or missing). Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it is loaded in the printer list, click OK, and select Nozzle...following: 4. Make sure the printer is turned on the printer. If there are faint, click Clean. In this case, replace the appropriate ink cartridge first. Turn the printer off and make sure the ...
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... inside the printer. 1. 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 you must prepare it . Warning: Don't touch the gears or any paper from the printer. 3. Transporting the Printer If you need to the metal parts under the ink cartridge holder. ❏...
... inside the printer. 1. 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 you must prepare it . Warning: Don't touch the gears or any paper from the printer. 3. Transporting the Printer If you need to the metal parts under the ink cartridge holder. ❏...
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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...writing surface. Load letter-size paper in this chapter for checking and cleaning the print head nozzles and replacing ink cartridges. Maintaining Your Printer Follow the instructions in the sheet feeder. 3. Turn off the printer and make sure you press the P power button. Nozzles are faint or have gaps in them, some of... the nozzles in the print head may be clogged or ink may be running low in one or more of the cover or use only a soft, nonabrasive microfiber-type cloth. Checking the Print Head Nozzles If your Epson product looking like new, make sure the front tray is in...
...writing surface. Load letter-size paper in this chapter for checking and cleaning the print head nozzles and replacing ink cartridges. Maintaining Your Printer Follow the instructions in the sheet feeder. 3. Turn off the printer and make sure you press the P power button. Nozzles are faint or have gaps in them, some of... the nozzles in the print head may be clogged or ink may be running low in one or more of the cover or use only a soft, nonabrasive microfiber-type cloth. Checking the Print Head Nozzles If your Epson product looking like new, make sure the front tray is in...
Quick Reference Guide
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If the red H ink light comes on page 15) to verify that the print head is clean. 4. When the P power light stops flashing, run a nozzle check (as described on or flashes, you do not use your printer often, it is off the R280 Series during a cleaning cycle or you ...print quality has not improved after repeating this case, replace the appropriate ink cartridge first (see page 18). 1. Make sure the printer is on and the H ink light is a good idea to maintain good print quality. 16 Maintaining Your Printer Then run another cleaning cycle and check the nozzles again. Note: Print...
If the red H ink light comes on page 15) to verify that the print head is clean. 4. When the P power light stops flashing, run a nozzle check (as described on or flashes, you do not use your printer often, it is off the R280 Series during a cleaning cycle or you ...print quality has not improved after repeating this case, replace the appropriate ink cartridge first (see page 18). 1. Make sure the printer is on and the H ink light is a good idea to maintain good print quality. 16 Maintaining Your Printer Then run another cleaning cycle and check the nozzles again. Note: Print...
Quick Reference Guide
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... tray is expended. For print quality, a small amount of each ink cartridge, see your print quality and could result in printer damage. Note: If an ink cartridge is used for example.) We recommend that you begin. Open the printer cover. 4. sales) or http://www.epson.ca (Canadian sales), or the 77 color multipack at http://www.epson.com/highcapacity (U.S.
... tray is expended. For print quality, a small amount of each ink cartridge, see your print quality and could result in printer damage. Note: If an ink cartridge is used for example.) We recommend that you begin. Open the printer cover. 4. sales) or http://www.epson.ca (Canadian sales), or the 77 color multipack at http://www.epson.com/highcapacity (U.S.
Quick Reference Guide
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Press the H ink button again. ■ If another cartridge is low or expended, it . Replacing Ink Cartridges 19 Always press and release the H ink button to move the print head by hand; 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. Open the cartridge cover. this may damage your printer. Be careful not to the replacement position. 6. Caution: Do not move it moves to the _ position.
Press the H ink button again. ■ If another cartridge is low or expended, it . Replacing Ink Cartridges 19 Always press and release the H ink button to move the print head by hand; 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. Open the cartridge cover. this may damage your printer. Be careful not to the replacement position. 6. Caution: Do not move it moves to the _ position.
Quick Reference Guide
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...refill it from the package. Remove the new ink cartridge from the bottom of the cartridge. Remove the yellow tape from the package. Warning: If ink gets on the cartridge and lift it carefully. If ink gets into your hands, wash them immediately ...ink cartridge. 7. If the cartridge is not installed promptly, the print head may dry out and be unable to break the hooks on the front of the ink cartridge. Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of the ink cartridge when you remove it . Do not touch the green chip on the front of children. 20 Maintaining Your Printer...
...refill it from the package. Remove the new ink cartridge from the bottom of the cartridge. Remove the yellow tape from the package. Warning: If ink gets on the cartridge and lift it carefully. If ink gets into your hands, wash them immediately ...ink cartridge. 7. If the cartridge is not installed promptly, the print head may dry out and be unable to break the hooks on the front of the ink cartridge. Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of the ink cartridge when you remove it . Do not touch the green chip on the front of children. 20 Maintaining Your Printer...
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...12. Replacing Ink Cartridges 21 Caution: Never turn off the R280 Series while the P power light is complete before setting the front tray in the CD/DVD position. Wait until it clicks into place. 11. Once 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. Press the H ink button to begin charging the ink. Close the printer cover. 13. When it down until ink charging is ...
...12. Replacing Ink Cartridges 21 Caution: Never turn off the R280 Series while the P power light is complete before setting the front tray in the CD/DVD position. Wait until it clicks into place. 11. Once 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. Press the H ink button to begin charging the ink. Close the printer cover. 13. When it down until ink charging is ...
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...P power light flashes Red H ink light flashes and Green P power light is on Explanation The printer is nearly expended. If you can select Driver Update on the Maintenance tab in "Checking the Ink Cartridge Status" on page 17. Open your Epson Stylus Photo R280 Series software. You can also ...check "Problems and Solutions" on page 23 for free updates to determine which cartridge is nearly expended or follow the instructions in the printer settings window. Load more ...
...P power light flashes Red H ink light flashes and Green P power light is on Explanation The printer is nearly expended. If you can select Driver Update on the Maintenance tab in "Checking the Ink Cartridge Status" on page 17. Open your Epson Stylus Photo R280 Series software. You can also ...check "Problems and Solutions" on page 23 for free updates to determine which cartridge is nearly expended or follow the instructions in the printer settings window. Load more ...
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... are still on, contact Epson as described in the correct position for paper or CD/DVD printing. red ) paper out and H ink lights flash Paper may have just installed a new cartridge, it on again. Turn off the printer, wait a few seconds, and turn off The printer may be incompatible with the...Load paper with the printable side facing the front of the print head. Printing Problems ■ Make sure your R280 Series. Press the ) paper button to install it is off the printer, open the cover and remove any torn pieces. Pull out the tray and press the ) paper button. If...
... are still on, contact Epson as described in the correct position for paper or CD/DVD printing. red ) paper out and H ink lights flash Paper may have just installed a new cartridge, it on again. Turn off the printer, wait a few seconds, and turn off The printer may be incompatible with the...Load paper with the printable side facing the front of the print head. Printing Problems ■ Make sure your R280 Series. Press the ) paper button to install it is off the printer, open the cover and remove any torn pieces. Pull out the tray and press the ) paper button. If...
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... head needs cleaning. ■ Clean the print head as described on page 15 to see page 18 for instructions. ■ The ink cartridges may need to 20 sheets of photo paper and 120 sheets of plain paper. Load other special papers one sheet at a time. Run a nozzle check as described on... then remove all of paper you loaded matches the paper size and paper type settings in your printer software (see page 11). ■ For the best print quality, use Epson papers (see page 5) and genuine Epson ink cartridges (see page 18). ■ If you notice light or dark bands across your on-screen User...
... head needs cleaning. ■ Clean the print head as described on page 15 to see page 18 for instructions. ■ The ink cartridges may need to 20 sheets of photo paper and 120 sheets of plain paper. Load other special papers one sheet at a time. Run a nozzle check as described on... then remove all of paper you loaded matches the paper size and paper type settings in your printer software (see page 11). ■ For the best print quality, use Epson papers (see page 5) and genuine Epson ink cartridges (see page 18). ■ If you notice light or dark bands across your on-screen User...