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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...
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... and/or registered trademarks of prints. DX5 is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. Epson disclaims any and all finishes 2 We recommend that you use genuine Epson ink cartridges. Copyright 2007 Epson America, Inc. 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...
... and/or registered trademarks of prints. DX5 is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. Epson disclaims any and all finishes 2 We recommend that you use genuine Epson ink cartridges. Copyright 2007 Epson America, Inc. 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...
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...-463-7766). 7/07 1 You may use a regular capacity magenta cartridge (78). sales) or 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...
...-463-7766). 7/07 1 You may use a regular capacity magenta cartridge (78). sales) or 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...
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...thaws and is usable after the "replace cartridge" indicator comes on the back of the printer for computers) 7/07 3 The use genuine Epson cartridges and do not refill them. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Printer Specifications Printing Epson MicroPiezo® head with DX5™ variable droplets Mechanical Paper feed Paper path Sheet ... 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 package.
...thaws and is usable after the "replace cartridge" indicator comes on the back of the printer for computers) 7/07 3 The use genuine Epson cartridges and do not refill them. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Printer Specifications Printing Epson MicroPiezo® head with DX5™ variable droplets Mechanical Paper feed Paper path Sheet ... 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 package.
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.... Caution: You cannot print when an ink cartridge is nearly expended or not installed. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Checking the Printer's Lights To diagnose problems, check the printer's lights: Lights Explanation Green power The printer is not inserted. Make sure you can replace the cartridge even if the red ink ...press the paper button. Select SP R280 Series in the next section. Load more ink cartridges are low on ink. ❏ When the red ink light stays on paper, your printer as described in the printer list, click OK, and select EPSON StatusMonitor. 7/07 5 Turn it may...
.... Caution: You cannot print when an ink cartridge is nearly expended or not installed. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Checking the Printer's Lights To diagnose problems, check the printer's lights: Lights Explanation Green power The printer is not inserted. Make sure you can replace the cartridge even if the red ink ...press the paper button. Select SP R280 Series in the next section. Load more ink cartridges are low on ink. ❏ When the red ink light stays on paper, your printer as described in the printer list, click OK, and select EPSON StatusMonitor. 7/07 5 Turn it may...
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.... Open the cartridge cover. ❏ If you use of the cartridge. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Be sure you have a new ink cartridge before it is low or expended, the next cartridge moves under the mark. Do not open the printer cover. 3. Press the ink button again. ❏ If more than...
.... Open the cartridge cover. ❏ If you use of the cartridge. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Be sure you have a new ink cartridge before it is low or expended, the next cartridge moves under the mark. Do not open the printer cover. 3. Press the ink button again. ❏ If more than...
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... remove or tear the label on , and the red ink light goes out. The green power light flashes and the printer makes noise. otherwise, print quality may decline or you install it clicks into the holder. If you need to replace ...minutes. Do not insert the CD/DVD tray until ink 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 print. Caution: You must remove the yellow tape...of the ink cartridge. Push down the ink cartridge until the cartridge clicks into place. 10. Epson Stylus Photo R280 7.
... remove or tear the label on , and the red ink light goes out. The green power light flashes and the printer makes noise. otherwise, print quality may decline or you install it clicks into the holder. If you need to replace ...minutes. Do not insert the CD/DVD tray until ink 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 print. Caution: You must remove the yellow tape...of the ink cartridge. Push down the ink cartridge until the cartridge clicks into place. 10. Epson Stylus Photo R280 7.
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... of plain paper and up . This setting tells your printer what kind of paper or CD/DVD you should choose ...Photo Paper Glossy Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Photo Paper Glossy Photo Paper Glossy Epson Presentation Paper Matte Presentation Paper Matte Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-sided Epson Photo Quality Selfadhesive Sheets Epson Iron-on the left edge guide. Epson Stylus Photo R280...
... of plain paper and up . This setting tells your printer what kind of paper or CD/DVD you should choose ...Photo Paper Glossy Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Photo Paper Glossy Photo Paper Glossy Epson Presentation Paper Matte Presentation Paper Matte Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-sided Epson Photo Quality Selfadhesive Sheets Epson Iron-on the left edge guide. Epson Stylus Photo R280...
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The printable area of your CDs or DVDs, make sure the printer is burned on your online User's Guide for your CD or DVD type,... on; Set the front tray in the inner hub or outer periphery areas of the paper position (lower notches). 3. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Printing on CDs and DVDs You can use the CD/DVD tray to 80 mm (8-cm CD/DVD) 7/07 9..., then pull it easy to import your own photos, add text, and modify your designs with this printer. Note: If you accidentally print on any ink jet-printable CD or DVD. The Epson Print CD software makes it out of the disc...
The printable area of your CDs or DVDs, make sure the printer is burned on your online User's Guide for your CD or DVD type,... on; Set the front tray in the inner hub or outer periphery areas of the paper position (lower notches). 3. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Printing on CDs and DVDs You can use the CD/DVD tray to 80 mm (8-cm CD/DVD) 7/07 9..., then pull it easy to import your own photos, add text, and modify your designs with this printer. Note: If you accidentally print on any ink jet-printable CD or DVD. The Epson Print CD software makes it out of the disc...
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... (on both sides of the front tray until the arrows on CDs and DVDs. Windows: Make sure EPSON Stylus Photo R280 Series is printing; Select None as the Media Type setting. 4. Keep printed discs away from the printer list and click OK. 3. If you 're done printing on the CD/DVD tray and the front... CD/DVD tray along the base of the CD/DVD tray slide into the printer until it in the print position and printing may become dirty or scratched. If you need to adjust the print position or color, see your design and loaded a CD or DVD, you print, handle the CD or...
... (on both sides of the front tray until the arrows on CDs and DVDs. Windows: Make sure EPSON Stylus Photo R280 Series is printing; Select None as the Media Type setting. 4. Keep printed discs away from the printer list and click OK. 3. If you 're done printing on the CD/DVD tray and the front... CD/DVD tray along the base of the CD/DVD tray slide into the printer until it in the print position and printing may become dirty or scratched. If you need to adjust the print position or color, see your design and loaded a CD or DVD, you print, handle the CD or...
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... there are faint, click Clean. Using the Buttons on 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 printout or colors are incorrect or missing). Before you check the print head nozzles...
... there are faint, click Clean. Using the Buttons on 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 printout or colors are incorrect or missing). Before you check the print head nozzles...
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... Caution: Never turn the printer off the printer while head cleaning is in the next section to replace a cartridge.) 2. If there are still gaps or lines, or the test patterns are faint, follow the instructions in progress. Epson Stylus Photo R280 4. Check the printed nozzle ...check pattern to be cleaned. Macintosh OS X: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility2. Cleaning takes several seconds. The nozzle check pattern is flashing...
... Caution: Never turn the printer off the printer while head cleaning is in the next section to replace a cartridge.) 2. If there are still gaps or lines, or the test patterns are faint, follow the instructions in progress. Epson Stylus Photo R280 4. Check the printed nozzle ...check pattern to be cleaned. Macintosh OS X: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility2. Cleaning takes several seconds. The nozzle check pattern is flashing...
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... lines, you need to clean the print head again. Select Print Head Alignment. ❏ Macintosh: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility2. Each staggered line should be solid, with the thinnest line or lines. Hold down the ink button on the screen. Do... head, make sure the CD/DVD tray is not inserted in the printer, and make sure paper is loaded in the lower right corner of the following: ❏ Windows: Right-click the printer icon on the printer. 2. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Using the Buttons on the screen to print the alignment pattern.
... lines, you need to clean the print head again. Select Print Head Alignment. ❏ Macintosh: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility2. Each staggered line should be solid, with the thinnest line or lines. Hold down the ink button on the screen. Do... head, make sure the CD/DVD tray is not inserted in the printer, and make sure paper is loaded in the lower right corner of the following: ❏ Windows: Right-click the printer icon on the printer. 2. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Using the Buttons on the screen to print the alignment pattern.
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... with tape, as you must prepare it . Then plug 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. Transporting the Printer If you need to the home (far right) position, then close...
... with tape, as you must prepare it . Then plug 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. Transporting the Printer If you need to the home (far right) position, then close...
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... sheet. You see a window like this one: Select EPSON Stylus Photo R280 Series Click here to open your computer as described on your Epson Stylus Photo R280 Series software. Open the File menu and select Print. Before you start, make sure you've installed your printer software and connected the printer to your Windows® or Macintosh® computer, and...
... sheet. You see a window like this one: Select EPSON Stylus Photo R280 Series Click here to open your computer as described on your Epson Stylus Photo R280 Series software. Open the File menu and select Print. Before you start, make sure you've installed your printer software and connected the printer to your Windows® or Macintosh® computer, and...
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...If you want to reduce or enlarge your paper (see a Setup, Printer, or Options button, click it. For more information about print settings, or instructions on the next screen.) 5. 4. Make sure EPSON Stylus Photo R280 Series is selected, then click the Preferences or Properties button. (If you...select settings as a bronze statue, you can reuse them as Auto Photo Correction). Make sure you choose the correct paper Type setting for borderless photos Select your photo includes a face with an intentional color cast, such as necessary. 7. This automatically adjusts brightness, contrast, ...
...If you want to reduce or enlarge your paper (see a Setup, Printer, or Options button, click it. For more information about print settings, or instructions on the next screen.) 5. 4. Make sure EPSON Stylus Photo R280 Series is selected, then click the Preferences or Properties button. (If you...select settings as a bronze statue, you can reuse them as Auto Photo Correction). Make sure you choose the correct paper Type setting for borderless photos Select your photo includes a face with an intentional color cast, such as necessary. 7. This automatically adjusts brightness, contrast, ...
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... Printing See the on saving them as necessary: Select your Media Type (see a window like this one: Select Stylus Photo R280 Select Print Settings 6. Note: For more information about printer settings, click the ? Choose Print Settings from the pop-up menu. button. 7. Select Print from the pop-up... menu and select the following settings as a group so you can reuse them later, click ?. 9. You see page 11) Select Color or Grayscale Select higher...
... Printing See the on saving them as necessary: Select your Media Type (see a window like this one: Select Stylus Photo R280 Select Print Settings 6. Note: For more information about printer settings, click the ? Choose Print Settings from the pop-up menu. button. 7. Select Print from the pop-up... menu and select the following settings as a group so you can reuse them later, click ?. 9. You see page 11) Select Color or Grayscale Select higher...
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...you 're printing on the bottom of your printer software. If you're using OS X 10.2.x, click the Print Center icon instead, then double-click Stylus Photo R280 in the dock on , so the ink coverage... can be adjusted accordingly. Pause or resume printing Cancel printing Select the print job 11. For this paper/media Plain paper Epson Bright White Paper Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Photo Paper Glossy Epson Presentation Paper Matte Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss Epson Ultra Premium Photo...
...you 're printing on the bottom of your printer software. If you're using OS X 10.2.x, click the Print Center icon instead, then double-click Stylus Photo R280 in the dock on , so the ink coverage... can be adjusted accordingly. Pause or resume printing Cancel printing Select the print job 11. For this paper/media Plain paper Epson Bright White Paper Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Photo Paper Glossy Epson Presentation Paper Matte Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss Epson Ultra Premium Photo...
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... printing on paper, your screen to determine which cartridge is not inserted. Check the message that appears on your paper ran out. Open your Epson Stylus Photo R280 Series software. Error Indicators Lights Green P power light flashes Red ) paper out light is on and green P power light flashes Red H ...the ) paper button to resume printing. You can also check "Problems and Solutions" on page 23 for basic troubleshooting suggestions, or see your printer, check the lights on the control panel to diagnose the cause. One of the cartridges is receiving a print job, replacing an ink cartridge,...
... printing on paper, your screen to determine which cartridge is not inserted. Check the message that appears on your paper ran out. Open your Epson Stylus Photo R280 Series software. Error Indicators Lights Green P power light flashes Red ) paper out light is on and green P power light flashes Red H ...the ) paper button to resume printing. You can also check "Problems and Solutions" on page 23 for basic troubleshooting suggestions, or see your printer, check the lights on the control panel to diagnose the cause. One of the cartridges is receiving a print job, replacing an ink cartridge,...