Product Brochure
Page 1
.... 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
Page 2
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
Page 1
... 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
Page 3
... and is usable after the "replace cartridge" indicator comes on. Environmental Temperature Operation 50 to 95 °F (10 to 35 °C) Storage -4 to 104 °F (-20 to 40 °C) 1 month 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...
... and is usable after the "replace cartridge" indicator comes on. Environmental Temperature Operation 50 to 95 °F (10 to 35 °C) Storage -4 to 104 °F (-20 to 40 °C) 1 month 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...
Product Information Guide
Page 5
... folder and select EPSON Printer Utility2. 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; If you can replace the cartridge even if the red ink light is off The printer may dry out. Replacing an Ink Cartridge ❏ When the red ink light flashes, one of the ink cartridges installed in your...
... folder and select EPSON Printer Utility2. 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; If you can replace the cartridge even if the red ink light is off The printer may dry out. Replacing an Ink Cartridge ❏ When the red ink light flashes, one of the ink cartridges installed in your...
Product Information Guide
Page 6
... the ink cartridge replacement position. This can damage the ink cartridge. 6 7/07 Press the ink button again. ❏ If more than one session. Note: If an ink cartridge is in the print head nozzles may affect your printer. Be careful not to clean the print head. 6. Always install an ink cartridge immediately after removing the old cartridge. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Be...
... the ink cartridge replacement position. This can damage the ink cartridge. 6 7/07 Press the ink button again. ❏ If more than one session. Note: If an ink cartridge is in the print head nozzles may affect your printer. Be careful not to clean the print head. 6. Always install an ink cartridge immediately after removing the old cartridge. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Be...
Product Information Guide
Page 7
Caution: You must remove the yellow tape from the cartridge before continuing with water. otherwise, the cartridge may not be able to print. Don't take the cartridge out of it ; Warning: If ink gets on the cartridge; Press the ink button two or more than 5 minutes. Epson Stylus Photo R280 7. Push down the ink cartridge until it 's finished, the green power light stops...
Caution: You must remove the yellow tape from the cartridge before continuing with water. otherwise, the cartridge may not be able to print. Don't take the cartridge out of it ; Warning: If ink gets on the cartridge; Press the ink button two or more than 5 minutes. Epson Stylus Photo R280 7. Push down the ink cartridge until it 's finished, the green power light stops...
Product Information Guide
Page 11
...1. Select SPR280 Series in the printer. 7/07 11 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 printer often it only if quality declines. This saves ink. Checking the Print Head Nozzles ...X: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility2. You can deliver ink properly. If the red ink light comes on the Printer 1. Select Nozzle Check. In this case, replace the appropriate ink cartridge first. Click Print or Next. Make sure the printer is turned on , you need to...
...1. Select SPR280 Series in the printer. 7/07 11 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 printer often it only if quality declines. This saves ink. Checking the Print Head Nozzles ...X: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility2. You can deliver ink properly. If the red ink light comes on the Printer 1. Select Nozzle Check. In this case, replace the appropriate ink cartridge first. Click Print or Next. Make sure the printer is turned on , you need to...
Product Information Guide
Page 12
... light begins to replace a cartridge.) 2. This allows any improvement after cleaning three times, turn off the printer while head cleaning is loaded in progress. Click Start or Next. Macintosh OS X: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility2. Cleaning takes several seconds... light stops flashing, make sure paper is in the printer, then do the following : 5. If you need to flash, then release the power button. Epson Stylus Photo R280 4. If there are gaps in the printer, and the red ink light is printed. (See "Examining the Nozzle Check...
... light begins to replace a cartridge.) 2. This allows any improvement after cleaning three times, turn off the printer while head cleaning is loaded in progress. Click Start or Next. Macintosh OS X: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility2. Cleaning takes several seconds... light stops flashing, make sure paper is in the printer, then do the following : 5. If you need to flash, then release the power button. Epson Stylus Photo R280 4. If there are gaps in the printer, and the red ink light is printed. (See "Examining the Nozzle Check...
Product Information Guide
Page 13
...cartridge.) 2. Then, try cleaning the print head again. Follow the instructions on your screen). Click Finish to soften. Do one in the printer list, click OK, then select Print Head Alignment. 5. If every square in the printer, then print a nozzle check to determine whether you need to clean the print head. Epson Stylus Photo R280... Using the Buttons on the Printer 1. This allows any improvement after cleaning three times, turn off . (If the red ink light is loaded in a set , look grainy or...
...cartridge.) 2. Then, try cleaning the print head again. Follow the instructions on your screen). Click Finish to soften. Do one in the printer list, click OK, then select Print Head Alignment. 5. If every square in the printer, then print a nozzle check to determine whether you need to clean the print head. Epson Stylus Photo R280... Using the Buttons on the Printer 1. This allows any improvement after cleaning three times, turn off . (If the red ink light is loaded in a set , look grainy or...
Product Information Guide
Page 14
...apply lubricants, oils or grease inside the printer. ❏ Don't use only a soft, nonabrasive microfiber-type cloth. Leave the ink cartridges installed. Turn on top of a similar size. If you need to the metal parts under the ink cartridge holder. ❏ Never use it several... from the cartridges. Removing the cartridges can damage the printer components and case. ❏ Don't get water on , and test it for cleaning; Wait until the print head returns to feed and eject paper. 3. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Cleaning the Printer To keep your Epson product looking ...
...apply lubricants, oils or grease inside the printer. ❏ Don't use only a soft, nonabrasive microfiber-type cloth. Leave the ink cartridges installed. Turn on top of a similar size. If you need to the metal parts under the ink cartridge holder. ❏ Never use it several... from the cartridges. Removing the cartridges can damage the printer components and case. ❏ Don't get water on , and test it for cleaning; Wait until the print head returns to feed and eject paper. 3. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Cleaning the Printer To keep your Epson product looking ...
Quick Reference Guide
Page 9
8. Make the following settings: Select Stylus Photo R280 Select your Paper Size* Select your paper size (US Letter, 8 x 10 in, 4 x 6 in, or 5 x 7 in). 4. Borderless option in a printing program. 3. This window appears and shows ... close the Page Setup window. Click OK to save your print job. Select Page Setup from the File menu. Check ink cartridge status Pause or resume printing Cancel printing Printing with a Macintosh 9 Open a photo or document in the Paper Size list for your document or image orientation * For borderless printing, choose a Sheet Feeder...
8. Make the following settings: Select Stylus Photo R280 Select your Paper Size* Select your paper size (US Letter, 8 x 10 in, 4 x 6 in, or 5 x 7 in). 4. Borderless option in a printing program. 3. This window appears and shows ... close the Page Setup window. Click OK to save your print job. Select Page Setup from the File menu. Check ink cartridge status Pause or resume printing Cancel printing Printing with a Macintosh 9 Open a photo or document in the Paper Size list for your document or image orientation * For borderless printing, choose a Sheet Feeder...
Quick Reference Guide
Page 22
... you have a problem with your Epson Stylus Photo R280 Series software. Solving Problems If you have a replacement cartridge. 22 Solving Problems One of the cartridges is not inserted. Checking for Software Updates Periodically, it's a good idea to check Epson's support website for more paper and press the ) paper button to your printer, check the lights on your screen...
... you have a problem with your Epson Stylus Photo R280 Series software. Solving Problems If you have a replacement cartridge. 22 Solving Problems One of the cartridges is not inserted. Checking for Software Updates Periodically, it's a good idea to check Epson's support website for more paper and press the ) paper button to your printer, check the lights on your screen...
Quick Reference Guide
Page 26
... on the R280 Series. ■ Except as specifically explained in all devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the cord's ampere rating. otherwise ink may cause fires...on its base in your Epson Stylus Photo R280 Series, read and follow these safety instructions: ■ Be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the R280 Series. ■ Use ...R280 Series yourself. ■ Unplug the R280 Series and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: if the power cord or plug is at least 4 inches (10 cm) away from the cartridges...
... on the R280 Series. ■ Except as specifically explained in all devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the cord's ampere rating. otherwise ink may cause fires...on its base in your Epson Stylus Photo R280 Series, read and follow these safety instructions: ■ Be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the R280 Series. ■ Use ...R280 Series yourself. ■ Unplug the R280 Series and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: if the power cord or plug is at least 4 inches (10 cm) away from the cartridges...