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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...
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... may affect your print quality and longevity and could result in printer damage. See www.epson.com/printspeed for more information about print speed. *** Ink lightfastness ratings based on plain paper. Packaging Specifications Epson Stylus Photo R280 Single Carton Dimensions 20.2" x 13.8" x 9.4" (W x ...that you use genuine Epson ink cartridges. Epson R280 Ultra Hi-Definition Photo Printer Specifications Printer Specifications Printing Technology Advanced MicroPiezo® 6-color ink jet printing with advanced face detection* Direct CD/DVD Printing Ink jet printable CDs and...
... may affect your print quality and longevity and could result in printer damage. See www.epson.com/printspeed for more information about print speed. *** Ink lightfastness ratings based on plain paper. Packaging Specifications Epson Stylus Photo R280 Single Carton Dimensions 20.2" x 13.8" x 9.4" (W x ...that you use genuine Epson ink cartridges. Epson R280 Ultra Hi-Definition Photo Printer Specifications Printer Specifications Printing Technology Advanced MicroPiezo® 6-color ink jet printing with advanced face detection* Direct CD/DVD Printing Ink jet printable CDs and...
Product Information Guide
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... (U.S. You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper from an Epson authorized reseller. 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 Magenta Yellow Light...
... (U.S. You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper from an Epson authorized reseller. 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 Magenta Yellow Light...
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... °F (40 °C) Freezing temperature* 3.2 °F (-16 °C) * Ink thaws and is usable after the "replace cartridge" indicator comes on. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Printer Specifications Printing Epson MicroPiezo® head with DX5™ variable droplets Mechanical Paper feed Paper path Sheet feeder...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 life Within 6 months after opening the ...
... °F (40 °C) Freezing temperature* 3.2 °F (-16 °C) * Ink thaws and is usable after the "replace cartridge" indicator comes on. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Printer Specifications Printing Epson MicroPiezo® head with DX5™ variable droplets Mechanical Paper feed Paper path Sheet feeder...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 life Within 6 months after opening the ...
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... OK, and select EPSON StatusMonitor. 7/07 5 To check your ink supply, do one or more ink cartridges are low on ink. ❏ When the red ink light stays on your screen when you print telling you which cartridge is expended, even if other updates from Epson, see the instructions in your on again. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Checking the Printer's Lights To diagnose...
... OK, and select EPSON StatusMonitor. 7/07 5 To check your ink supply, do one or more ink cartridges are low on ink. ❏ When the red ink light stays on your screen when you print telling you which cartridge is expended, even if other updates from Epson, see the instructions in your on again. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Checking the Printer's Lights To diagnose...
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... the ink cartridge replacement position. Repeat this may affect your printer. Cartridges are replacing a cartridge before you begin. Open the cartridge cover...ink cartridge. 6 7/07 Caution: Leave the expended cartridge installed until you are replacing a low or expended cartridge, the print head moves to the ink cartridge check position, and the cartridge that you use of the cartridge. Be careful not to be unable to the ink cartridge replacement position. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Be sure you have a new ink cartridge...
... the ink cartridge replacement position. Repeat this may affect your printer. Cartridges are replacing a cartridge before you begin. Open the cartridge cover...ink cartridge. 6 7/07 Caution: Leave the expended cartridge installed until you are replacing a low or expended cartridge, the print head moves to the ink cartridge check position, and the cartridge that you use of the cartridge. Be careful not to be unable to the ink cartridge replacement position. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Be sure you have a new ink cartridge...
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..., 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 become unusable. 9. otherwise, ink will leak. 8. Epson Stylus Photo R280 7. Remove the yellow tape from the bottom of the ink cartridge. Do not remove the transparent seal from the bottom...
..., 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 become unusable. 9. otherwise, ink will leak. 8. Epson Stylus Photo R280 7. Remove the yellow tape from the bottom of the ink cartridge. Do not remove the transparent seal from the bottom...
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...colors are incorrect or missing). In this case, replace the appropriate ink cartridge first. Select Nozzle Check. Turn the printer off and make sure the front tray is in the printer, and the red ink light is not on. (If the red ink light is in the printer. 3. Windows: Right-click the printer... check to be cleaned: 5. You see if the print head needs cleaning. This saves ink. 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 printout, you may need to replace a cartridge.) 2.
...colors are incorrect or missing). In this case, replace the appropriate ink cartridge first. Select Nozzle Check. Turn the printer off and make sure the front tray is in the printer, and the red ink light is not on. (If the red ink light is in the printer. 3. Windows: Right-click the printer... check to be cleaned: 5. You see if the print head needs cleaning. This saves ink. 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 printout, you may need to replace a cartridge.) 2.
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...lines, or the test patterns are gaps in the printer, then do the following : 5. If you need to be cleaned: Print head needs to replace a cartridge.) 2. This allows any improvement after cleaning three times, turn off the printer while head cleaning is printed. (See "Examining the ... button. Caution: Never turn the printer off . (If the red ink light is loaded in the lines. Cleaning takes several seconds. Do not insert the CD/DVD tray until the power light begins to be cleaned: 6. Epson Stylus Photo R280 4. Windows: Right-click the printer icon on page 13 for details.)...
...lines, or the test patterns are gaps in the printer, then do the following : 5. If you need to be cleaned: Print head needs to replace a cartridge.) 2. This allows any improvement after cleaning three times, turn off the printer while head cleaning is printed. (See "Examining the ... button. Caution: Never turn the printer off . (If the red ink light is loaded in the lines. Cleaning takes several seconds. Do not insert the CD/DVD tray until the power light begins to be cleaned: 6. Epson Stylus Photo R280 4. Windows: Right-click the printer icon on page 13 for details.)...
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... sure none of the following: ❏ Windows: Right-click the printer icon on your taskbar (in your printouts if your cartridges are indicating errors. 3. Select SP R280 Series in the corresponding box on ink or you need to clean the print head. You see lines in... Then click Realignment and Print to print the alignment pattern. Before you printed. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Using the Buttons on the printer. 2. You may need to replace a cartridge.) 2. For each set is loaded in the printer, then print a nozzle check to determine whether you need to clean the print ...
... sure none of the following: ❏ Windows: Right-click the printer icon on your taskbar (in your printouts if your cartridges are indicating errors. 3. Select SP R280 Series in the corresponding box on ink or you need to clean the print head. You see lines in... Then click Realignment and Print to print the alignment pattern. Before you printed. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Using the Buttons on the printer. 2. You may need to replace a cartridge.) 2. For each set is loaded in the printer, then print a nozzle check to determine whether you need to clean the print ...
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...to feed and eject paper. 3. they may jam inside the printer. 1. Leave the ink cartridges installed. Turn on -screen User's Guide (English/ French) 14 7/07 Caution: When storing or transporting the printer, do not tilt it, stand it up vertically, or ... down the paper support extension and close the printer cover. 2. 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. Tip: To keep your...
...to feed and eject paper. 3. they may jam inside the printer. 1. Leave the ink cartridges installed. Turn on -screen User's Guide (English/ French) 14 7/07 Caution: When storing or transporting the printer, do not tilt it, stand it up vertically, or ... down the paper support extension and close the printer cover. 2. 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. Tip: To keep your...
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... paper (see page 4). 2. Make the following settings: Select Stylus Photo R280 Select your Paper Size* Select your print job. Open a photo or document in ). 4. Borderless option in the Paper Size list for your settings, then click OK or Print to start printing. Printing with a Macintosh 1. Check ink cartridge status Pause or resume printing Cancel printing Printing...
... paper (see page 4). 2. Make the following settings: Select Stylus Photo R280 Select your Paper Size* Select your print job. Open a photo or document in ). 4. Borderless option in the Paper Size list for your settings, then click OK or Print to start printing. Printing with a Macintosh 1. Check ink cartridge status Pause or resume printing Cancel printing Printing...
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... paper, your screen to determine which cartridge is receiving a print job, replacing an ink cartridge, charging ink, or cleaning the print head. With Windows, you can also click Start or , select Programs or All Programs, select EPSON, and click EPSON Stylus Photo R280 Series Driver Update. Follow the instructions beginning on Explanation The printer is nearly expended or follow the...
... paper, your screen to determine which cartridge is receiving a print job, replacing an ink cartridge, charging ink, or cleaning the print head. With Windows, you can also click Start or , select Programs or All Programs, select EPSON, and click EPSON Stylus Photo R280 Series Driver Update. Follow the instructions beginning on Explanation The printer is nearly expended or follow the...
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... cord with the R280 Series, make sure...R280 Series, do not attempt to service the R280 Series yourself. ■ Unplug the R280...cartridges. 26 Notices Notices Important Safety Instructions Before using your documentation, do not tilt it, stand it on its base in direct sunlight. ■ Place the R280 Series on the R280... Series label. ■ Use only the power cord that comes with the R280...instructions marked on the R280 Series. ■ Use...R280 Series. ■ Except as specifically explained in your Epson Stylus Photo R280 ...Use of the R280 Series is damaged...
... cord with the R280 Series, make sure...R280 Series, do not attempt to service the R280 Series yourself. ■ Unplug the R280...cartridges. 26 Notices Notices Important Safety Instructions Before using your documentation, do not tilt it, stand it on its base in direct sunlight. ■ Place the R280 Series on the R280... Series label. ■ Use only the power cord that comes with the R280...instructions marked on the R280 Series. ■ Use...R280 Series. ■ Except as specifically explained in your Epson Stylus Photo R280 ...Use of the R280 Series is damaged...