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... 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...
... 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...
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.... CPD-24545 8/07 PDF 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...
.... CPD-24545 8/07 PDF 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...
Product Information Guide
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...for example, you can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper from an Epson authorized reseller. You may use a regular capacity magenta cartridge (78). 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 ...
...for example, you can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper from an Epson authorized reseller. You may use a regular capacity magenta cartridge (78). 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 ...
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... 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. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Printer Specifications Printing Epson MicroPiezo® head with DX5™ variable droplets Mechanical Paper feed Paper... (Max. 0.5 A) Approx. 1.2 W Approx. 0.3 W * Check the label on images printed, print settings, paper type, frequency of use of ink remains in printer damage. Note: We recommend that you use up a cartridge within six months of the...
... 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. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Printer Specifications Printing Epson MicroPiezo® head with DX5™ variable droplets Mechanical Paper feed Paper... (Max. 0.5 A) Approx. 1.2 W Approx. 0.3 W * Check the label on images printed, print settings, paper type, frequency of use of ink remains in printer damage. Note: We recommend that you use up a cartridge within six months of the...
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.... Green power light is jammed in the printer list, click OK, and select EPSON StatusMonitor. 7/07 5 If any jammed paper or other foreign objects. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Checking the Printer's Lights To diagnose problems, check the printer's lights: Lights Explanation Green power The printer is broken, incompatible, or improperly installed, the ink cartridge status will not be accurately displayed.
.... Green power light is jammed in the printer list, click OK, and select EPSON StatusMonitor. 7/07 5 If any jammed paper or other foreign objects. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Checking the Printer's Lights To diagnose problems, check the printer's lights: Lights Explanation Green power The printer is broken, incompatible, or improperly installed, the ink cartridge status will not be accurately displayed.
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...; If all the steps in printer damage. Always press and release the ink button to move the print head by hand; Always install an ink cartridge immediately after removing the old cartridge. This can damage the ink cartridge. 6 7/07 Epson Stylus Photo R280 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Be sure you have a new ink cartridge before you are replacing a cartridge...
...; If all the steps in printer damage. Always press and release the ink button to move the print head by hand; Always install an ink cartridge immediately after removing the old cartridge. This can damage the ink cartridge. 6 7/07 Epson Stylus Photo R280 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Be sure you have a new ink cartridge before you are replacing a cartridge...
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... one and a half minutes. Warning: If ink gets on your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water. If ink gets in your hands, wash them immediately with soap and water. The printer begins charging the ink delivery system. Do not remove the transparent seal...ink light flashes after a thorough flushing, see a doctor immediately. 12. otherwise, the cartridge may not be able to the ink cartridge replacement position), open the cartridge cover, and press down gently until the print head moves to print. Close the printer cover and press the ink button. Epson Stylus Photo R280...
... one and a half minutes. Warning: If ink gets on your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water. If ink gets in your hands, wash them immediately with soap and water. The printer begins charging the ink delivery system. Do not remove the transparent seal...ink light flashes after a thorough flushing, see a doctor immediately. 12. otherwise, the cartridge may not be able to the ink cartridge replacement position), open the cartridge cover, and press down gently until the print head moves to print. Close the printer cover and press the ink button. Epson Stylus Photo R280...
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...front of the printer for your printer what kind of paper or CD/DVD you 're using and adjusts the ink coverage accordingly. Selecting...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...
...front of the printer for your printer what kind of paper or CD/DVD you 're using and adjusts the ink coverage accordingly. Selecting...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...
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...cm CD/DVD), 77 to 80 mm (8-cm CD/DVD) 7/07 9 Epson Stylus Photo R280 Printing on CDs and DVDs You can print on both hands, then pull it out of the paper position (lower notches). 3. Note: If you print. Caution: Use only ink jet-printable CDs and DVDs for Printing on CDs and DVDs... or touching the printed surface of special effects. Thermalprintable and regular CDs and DVDs should not be used with a variety of your designs with this printer. Open the front cover. 2. Otherwise, the disc may get stained with both regular 12-cm and 8-cm CDs and DVDs. Set the front tray ...
...cm CD/DVD), 77 to 80 mm (8-cm CD/DVD) 7/07 9 Epson Stylus Photo R280 Printing on CDs and DVDs You can print on both hands, then pull it out of the paper position (lower notches). 3. Note: If you print. Caution: Use only ink jet-printable CDs and DVDs for Printing on CDs and DVDs... or touching the printed surface of special effects. Thermalprintable and regular CDs and DVDs should not be used with a variety of your designs with this printer. Open the front cover. 2. Otherwise, the disc may get stained with both regular 12-cm and 8-cm CDs and DVDs. Set the front tray ...
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...disc's data side. Do not insert the CD/DVD tray while the printer is selected. Windows: Make sure EPSON Stylus Photo R280 Series is printing; Select None as the Media Type setting. 4. To allow the ink to adjust the print position or color, see your on CDs and DVDs. If you 're ready to ...use this printer. Be sure to print. 1. Note: After you position the CD or ...
...disc's data side. Do not insert the CD/DVD tray while the printer is selected. Windows: Make sure EPSON Stylus Photo R280 Series is printing; Select None as the Media Type setting. 4. To allow the ink to adjust the print position or color, see your on CDs and DVDs. If you 're ready to ...use this printer. Be sure to print. 1. Note: After you position the CD or ...
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... may need to replace a cartridge.) 2. If there are faint, click Clean. You can clean the print head using the ink button on the printer or using your printout or colors are incorrect or missing). Epson Stylus Photo R280 Cleaning the Print Head If your printouts are unexpectedly light or faint, or you notice light or dark bands...
... may need to replace a cartridge.) 2. If there are faint, click Clean. You can clean the print head using the ink button on the printer or using your printout or colors are incorrect or missing). Epson Stylus Photo R280 Cleaning the Print Head If your printouts are unexpectedly light or faint, or you notice light or dark bands...
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... CD/DVD tray until the power light begins to be cleaned. The nozzle check pattern is loaded in the printer, and the red ink light is off the printer while head cleaning is flashing or on but not printing, that the CD/DVD tray is not inserted in ....) 2. You may damage it. Then, try cleaning the print head again. 12 7/07 Macintosh OS X: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility2. Epson Stylus Photo R280 4. Hold down both buttons until cleaning has finished. 4. When the nozzle check starts to clean the print head again. Check the printed nozzle...
... CD/DVD tray until the power light begins to be cleaned. The nozzle check pattern is loaded in the printer, and the red ink light is off the printer while head cleaning is flashing or on but not printing, that the CD/DVD tray is not inserted in ....) 2. You may damage it. Then, try cleaning the print head again. 12 7/07 Macintosh OS X: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility2. Epson Stylus Photo R280 4. Hold down both buttons until cleaning has finished. 4. When the nozzle check starts to clean the print head again. Check the printed nozzle...
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... head again. 6. If every square in the printer list, click OK, then select Print Head Alignment. 5. Make sure the printer is turned on but not printing, and the red ink light is the most even, with the thinnest line or lines. Follow the instructions on the Printer 1. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Using the Buttons on the screen to...
... head again. 6. If every square in the printer list, click OK, then select Print Head Alignment. 5. Make sure the printer is turned on but not printing, and the red ink light is the most even, with the thinnest line or lines. Follow the instructions on the Printer 1. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Using the Buttons on the screen to...
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... paper. 2. Warning: Don't touch the gears or any cleaning sheets included with tape, as a writing surface. Otherwise, ink may leak from printing. 1. Repack the printer and its power cord. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Cleaning the Printer To keep your Epson product looking like new, make sure you don't place anything on top of the cover or use it...
... paper. 2. Warning: Don't touch the gears or any cleaning sheets included with tape, as a writing surface. Otherwise, ink may leak from printing. 1. Repack the printer and its power cord. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Cleaning the Printer To keep your Epson product looking like new, make sure you don't place anything on top of the cover or use it...
Quick Reference Guide
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... For detailed instructions on printing, see the on an ink jetprintable CD or DVD. Tip: It's a good idea to check for updates to open your printer software Basic Printing 7 Printing in a printing program. 3. Open a photo or document in Windows 1. You see page 4). 2.... This section describes the basic steps for printing a photo or document stored on your Windows® or Macintosh® computer, and printing directly on -screen User's Guide. Load paper (see a window like this one: Select EPSON Stylus Photo R280 Series Click here to your Epson Stylus Photo R280 Series software.
... For detailed instructions on printing, see the on an ink jetprintable CD or DVD. Tip: It's a good idea to check for updates to open your printer software Basic Printing 7 Printing in a printing program. 3. Open a photo or document in Windows 1. You see page 4). 2.... This section describes the basic steps for printing a photo or document stored on your Windows® or Macintosh® computer, and printing directly on -screen User's Guide. Load paper (see a window like this one: Select EPSON Stylus Photo R280 Series Click here to your Epson Stylus Photo R280 Series software.
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...-gloss Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster Selecting the Correct Paper Type 11 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. To monitor the progress of your print job, click the printer icon when it...
...-gloss Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster Selecting the Correct Paper Type 11 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. To monitor the progress of your print job, click the printer icon when it...
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...or , select Programs or All Programs, select EPSON, and click EPSON Stylus Photo R280 Series Driver Update. If you're printing on Explanation The printer is nearly expended. You can select Driver Update on the Maintenance tab in "Checking the Ink Cartridge Status" on -screen User's Guide ...for more paper and press the ) paper button to your Epson Stylus Photo R280 Series software. Follow the ...
...or , select Programs or All Programs, select EPSON, and click EPSON Stylus Photo R280 Series Driver Update. If you're printing on Explanation The printer is nearly expended. You can select Driver Update on the Maintenance tab in "Checking the Ink Cartridge Status" on -screen User's Guide ...for more paper and press the ) paper button to your Epson Stylus Photo R280 Series software. Follow the ...