Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... printing technologies work together to the needs of specific users instead of offering a one printers. Print Quality-Core Printing Technologies 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...
... printing technologies work together to the needs of specific users instead of offering a one printers. Print Quality-Core Printing Technologies 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...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... With this technique, Epson printers can be combined to create a larger color palette. Epson MicroPiezo Technology: Epson Micro Piezo print heads use high-precision mechanical pumps to increase the number of print head nozzles Page 2 Piezo Crystal Deformation Nozzle Ink Droplet Epson's MicroPiezo technology results in photos and laser sharp text. Epson printers are increased Epson printers use halftone algorithms with...
... With this technique, Epson printers can be combined to create a larger color palette. Epson MicroPiezo Technology: Epson Micro Piezo print heads use high-precision mechanical pumps to increase the number of print head nozzles Page 2 Piezo Crystal Deformation Nozzle Ink Droplet Epson's MicroPiezo technology results in photos and laser sharp text. Epson printers are increased Epson printers use halftone algorithms with...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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..., color-accurate output. 4. Fine Art Pro Advanced Amateur Photo Enthusiast Chief Memory Officer® General Purpose You can find detailed information, comparisons, and FAQs on the Epson ink sets in those marks. High Quality Halftoning: Every ink jet printer uses a method referred to receive Epson inks. Epson papers are designed in conjunction with Epson printers...
..., color-accurate output. 4. Fine Art Pro Advanced Amateur Photo Enthusiast Chief Memory Officer® General Purpose You can find detailed information, comparisons, and FAQs on the Epson ink sets in those marks. High Quality Halftoning: Every ink jet printer uses a method referred to receive Epson inks. Epson papers are designed in conjunction with Epson printers...
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...
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...
Product Brochure
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... trademark of use and temperature. Copyright 2007 Epson America, Inc. Color photo in Draft Mode on images printed, print settings, paper type, frequency of Epson America, Inc. Epson does not guarantee the longevity of paper feed. Packaging Specifications Epson Stylus Photo R280 Single Carton Dimensions 20.2" x 13.8" x ... (Power Off Mode) ENERGY STAR compliant Warranty One-year limited in printer damage. The use genuine Epson ink cartridges. Additional print time will vary according to 38 ppm 4" x 6" photo in all finishes 2 We recommend that you use of their respective ...
... trademark of use and temperature. Copyright 2007 Epson America, Inc. Color photo in Draft Mode on images printed, print settings, paper type, frequency of Epson America, Inc. Epson does not guarantee the longevity of paper feed. Packaging Specifications Epson Stylus Photo R280 Single Carton Dimensions 20.2" x 13.8" x ... (Power Off Mode) ENERGY STAR compliant Warranty One-year limited in printer damage. The use genuine Epson ink cartridges. Additional print time will vary according to 38 ppm 4" x 6" photo in all finishes 2 We recommend that you use of their respective ...
Product Information Guide
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... (Canadian sales). You may use a regular capacity magenta cartridge (78). 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 cover Front tray extensions CD/DVD tray Adapter Cartridge cover Print head Ink button Power button...
... (Canadian sales). You may use a regular capacity magenta cartridge (78). 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 cover Front tray extensions CD/DVD tray Adapter Cartridge cover Print head Ink button Power button...
Product Information Guide
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... after approximately 3 hours at 77 °F (25 °C). 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 capacity Dimensions Storage Printing Weight Friction Sheet... 104 °F (-20 to 40 °C) 1 month 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 opening the package.
... after approximately 3 hours at 77 °F (25 °C). 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 capacity Dimensions Storage Printing Weight Friction Sheet... 104 °F (-20 to 40 °C) 1 month 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 opening the package.
Product Information Guide
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... light stays on, you 're printing on a network, the client operating systems may be able to resume printing. 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 or not installed. If you have an internal error. A window may see the instructions in...
... light stays on, you 're printing on a network, the client operating systems may be able to resume printing. 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 or not installed. If you have an internal error. A window may see the instructions in...
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...Note: Don't hold down the ink button for more than 3 seconds, or the printer will start replacing a cartridge, you have been identified, the print head moves to clean the print head. 6. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Be sure you have a new ink cartridge before you... Cartridges are vacuum packed to touch the white flat cable inside the printer. 4. Once you start to the ink cartridge replacement position. The use genuine Epson cartridges and do not refill them. Do not open the printer cover. 3. The green power light begins to step 6. Caution:...
...Note: Don't hold down the ink button for more than 3 seconds, or the printer will start replacing a cartridge, you have been identified, the print head moves to clean the print head. 6. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Be sure you have a new ink cartridge before you... Cartridges are vacuum packed to touch the white flat cable inside the printer. 4. Once you start to the ink cartridge replacement position. The use genuine Epson cartridges and do not refill them. Do not open the printer cover. 3. The green power light begins to step 6. Caution:...
Product Information Guide
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... to the ink cartridge replacement position), open the cartridge cover, and press down gently until it ; The green power light flashes and the printer makes noise. Note: If the red ink light flashes after a thorough flushing, see a doctor immediately. 12. Close the cartridge cover....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 its home (far right) position, the ink cartridge may not be installed properly. Don't take the cartridge out of the cartridge; Epson Stylus Photo R280 7.
... to the ink cartridge replacement position), open the cartridge cover, and press down gently until it ; The green power light flashes and the printer makes noise. Note: If the red ink light flashes after a thorough flushing, see a doctor immediately. 12. Close the cartridge cover....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 its home (far right) position, the ink cartridge may not be installed properly. Don't take the cartridge out of the cartridge; Epson Stylus Photo R280 7.
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...the short edge first, even when printing in front of the printer for your printer what kind of paper or CD/DVD you're using special...
...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...the short edge first, even when printing in front of the printer for your printer what kind of paper or CD/DVD you're using special...
Product Information Guide
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...DVDs for instructions), or try a different brand of your CDs or DVDs, make sure the printer is burned on your designs with both regular 12-cm and 8-cm CDs and DVDs. Set ... for your CD or DVD type, smearing may occur or the printed surface may get stained with this printer. otherwise, you may stain the CD/DVD tray, CD, or DVD. ❏ Moisture on the ...is turned on. Open the front cover. 2. Otherwise, the disc may cause smearing. ❏ Before using Epson Print CD. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Printing on CDs and DVDs You can use the CD/DVD tray to 80 mm (8-cm CD/DVD) 7/...
...DVDs for instructions), or try a different brand of your CDs or DVDs, make sure the printer is burned on your designs with both regular 12-cm and 8-cm CDs and DVDs. Set ... for your CD or DVD type, smearing may occur or the printed surface may get stained with this printer. otherwise, you may stain the CD/DVD tray, CD, or DVD. ❏ Moisture on the ...is turned on. Open the front cover. 2. Otherwise, the disc may cause smearing. ❏ Before using Epson Print CD. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Printing on CDs and DVDs You can use the CD/DVD tray to 80 mm (8-cm CD/DVD) 7/...
Product Information Guide
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... side. otherwise, your on the tray first, then place the CD or DVD inside the adapter. Caution: Be sure to adjust the print position or color, see your design and loaded a CD or DVD, you can use a high quality CD/DVD, you 're ready to dry, wait at a time. Be .../DVD tray slides under the bracket (on the front tray. If you select CD/DVD Premium Surface as this printer. Epson Stylus Photo R280 4. Make sure the disc lies flat in the Printer Settings window and use the Epson Print CD program (included on the CD/DVD tray and the front tray are aligned. Caution: Make sure...
... side. otherwise, your on the tray first, then place the CD or DVD inside the adapter. Caution: Be sure to adjust the print position or color, see your design and loaded a CD or DVD, you can use a high quality CD/DVD, you 're ready to dry, wait at a time. Be .../DVD tray slides under the bracket (on the front tray. If you select CD/DVD Premium Surface as this printer. Epson Stylus Photo R280 4. Make sure the disc lies flat in the Printer Settings window and use the Epson Print CD program (included on the CD/DVD tray and the front tray are aligned. Caution: Make sure...
Product Information Guide
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.... Using Your Computer 1. Windows: Right-click the printer icon on your printout or colors are no gaps or lines, click Finish. Select SPR280 Series in the lower right corner of your screen). Click Print or Next. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Cleaning the Print Head If your printouts are faint,...head, check the print head nozzles first (as described in the printer. 7/07 11 Caution: If you may need to be cleaned. Macintosh OS X: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility2. Make sure the printer is turned on but not printing, that the print head needs...
.... Using Your Computer 1. Windows: Right-click the printer icon on your printout or colors are no gaps or lines, click Finish. Select SPR280 Series in the lower right corner of your screen). Click Print or Next. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Cleaning the Print Head If your printouts are faint,...head, check the print head nozzles first (as described in the printer. 7/07 11 Caution: If you may need to be cleaned. Macintosh OS X: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility2. Make sure the printer is turned on but not printing, that the print head needs...
Product Information Guide
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...13 for details.) 5. Make sure the printer is turned on but not printing, that the CD/DVD tray is not inserted in the printer list, click OK, and select Head Cleaning. 3. You may damage it. If you need to soften. Epson Stylus Photo R280 4. When the nozzle check starts to... flash, then release the power button. Windows: Right-click the printer icon on your taskbar and select Head Cleaning. Hold down both buttons until cleaning has finished...
...13 for details.) 5. Make sure the printer is turned on but not printing, that the CD/DVD tray is not inserted in the printer list, click OK, and select Head Cleaning. 3. You may damage it. If you need to soften. Epson Stylus Photo R280 4. When the nozzle check starts to... flash, then release the power button. Windows: Right-click the printer icon on your taskbar and select Head Cleaning. Hold down both buttons until cleaning has finished...
Product Information Guide
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... following: ❏ Windows: Right-click the printer icon on your taskbar (in a set is loaded in your printouts if your screen). Then click Realignment and Print to close the Print Head Alignment utility. 7/07 13 Epson Stylus Photo R280 Using the Buttons on the screen to print ...sure none of plain, letter-size paper. 4. Select Print Head Alignment. ❏ Macintosh: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility2. Select SP R280 Series in the corresponding box on ink or you need to determine which one of your cartridges are indicating errors. 3. Look ...
... following: ❏ Windows: Right-click the printer icon on your taskbar (in a set is loaded in your printouts if your screen). Then click Realignment and Print to close the Print Head Alignment utility. 7/07 13 Epson Stylus Photo R280 Using the Buttons on the screen to print ...sure none of plain, letter-size paper. 4. Select Print Head Alignment. ❏ Macintosh: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility2. Select SP R280 Series in the corresponding box on ink or you need to determine which one of your cartridges are indicating errors. 3. Look ...
Product Information Guide
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... size. Leave the ink cartridges installed. Repack the printer and its power cord. Turn off the printer and unplug its attachments in your printer, turn it . 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. Caution: ❏ Do...
... size. Leave the ink cartridges installed. Repack the printer and its power cord. Turn off the printer and unplug its attachments in your printer, turn it . 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. Caution: ❏ Do...
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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...paper stack fits under the r arrow mark inside the left edge guide. However, for your photos will look great printed on -screen User's Guide. For example, your printer. Paper name Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster Size Borderless 4 × 6 inches Borderless 5 × 7 inches Borderless 8... letterhead or pre-printed paper top edge first, facing up. If you are just printing a rough draft of your on Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy (see below for landscape printing. To find the nearest one of paper you 'll want to maximize the impact...
...paper stack fits under the r arrow mark inside the left edge guide. However, for your photos will look great printed on -screen User's Guide. For example, your printer. Paper name Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster Size Borderless 4 × 6 inches Borderless 5 × 7 inches Borderless 8... letterhead or pre-printed paper top edge first, facing up. If you are just printing a rough draft of your on Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy (see below for landscape printing. To find the nearest one of paper you 'll want to maximize the impact...
Quick Reference Guide
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... on an ink jetprintable CD or DVD. Printing in a printing program. 3. You see a window like this one: Select EPSON Stylus Photo R280 Series Click here to your Epson Stylus Photo R280 Series software. 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 page 4). 2.
... on an ink jetprintable CD or DVD. Printing in a printing program. 3. You see a window like this one: Select EPSON Stylus Photo R280 Series Click here to your Epson Stylus Photo R280 Series software. 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 page 4). 2.