Product Brochure
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... 20 - 80% Storage 5 - 85% (without notice. Epson Stylus Photo R2880 Printer Specifications Printing Technology Advanced, MicroPiezo®, 8-color, pigment ink jet technology, optimized for the latest information. 2 We recommend that you use genuine Epson cartridges. Actual print stability will vary based on Premium Photo Paper Glossy measured from the first cartridges is a registered logomark and Epson UltraChrome K3 and MicroCrystal Encapsulation are...
... 20 - 80% Storage 5 - 85% (without notice. Epson Stylus Photo R2880 Printer Specifications Printing Technology Advanced, MicroPiezo®, 8-color, pigment ink jet technology, optimized for the latest information. 2 We recommend that you use genuine Epson cartridges. Actual print stability will vary based on Premium Photo Paper Glossy measured from the first cartridges is a registered logomark and Epson UltraChrome K3 and MicroCrystal Encapsulation are...
Start Here
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...'t load paper before installing ink cartridges. 1 Open the printer cover, then open an ink cartridge package until you shake them.) 3 Unpack the ink cartridges. Install the Photo Black cartridge to print on the power 1 Plug in the power cable. 2 Press the power button. 3 Install ink cartridges There are eight cartridge slots in the printer, but nine cartridges are included. Cartridges are ready to maintain reliability...
...'t load paper before installing ink cartridges. 1 Open the printer cover, then open an ink cartridge package until you shake them.) 3 Unpack the ink cartridges. Install the Photo Black cartridge to print on the power 1 Plug in the power cable. 2 Press the power button. 3 Install ink cartridges There are eight cartridge slots in the printer, but nine cartridges are included. Cartridges are ready to maintain reliability...
Start Here
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...If you see this screen, click the first option and click Next, unless the printer is NOT CONNECTED to one of the software. 7 When you're done, remove the CD. 8 If you installed the Matte Black ink cartridge, you 're using an external print server, click the second option, click Next... ready to 10.4.x, 10.5.x. When you see a Found New Hardware screen, click Cancel and disconnect the USB cable. See "Select the Black Ink Cartridge" in the printer driver before printing. If you need to your computer. With Windows Vista, if you see the User Account Control screen, click Continue. 3 ...
...If you see this screen, click the first option and click Next, unless the printer is NOT CONNECTED to one of the software. 7 When you're done, remove the CD. 8 If you installed the Matte Black ink cartridge, you 're using an external print server, click the second option, click Next... ready to 10.4.x, 10.5.x. When you see a Found New Hardware screen, click Cancel and disconnect the USB cable. See "Select the Black Ink Cartridge" in the printer driver before printing. If you need to your computer. With Windows Vista, if you see the User Account Control screen, click Continue. 3 ...
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...Black ink cartridge, you see this screen, click Open the Printer List. 8 Follow the steps on the right of the printer's USB ports. Macintosh 1 Make sure the printer is securely connected and turned on. 6 For OS X 10.5 users: Skip to step 9. You're ready to one of the screen to add the R2880.... Make sure the printer is NOT CONNECTED to your computer. 2 Insert the Software CD. 3 Double-click the Epson icon. 4 Click Install and follow the on-screen instructions. 5 When prompted, connect the USB cable...
...Black ink cartridge, you see this screen, click Open the Printer List. 8 Follow the steps on the right of the printer's USB ports. Macintosh 1 Make sure the printer is securely connected and turned on. 6 For OS X 10.5 users: Skip to step 9. You're ready to one of the screen to add the R2880.... Make sure the printer is NOT CONNECTED to your computer. 2 Insert the Software CD. 3 Double-click the Epson icon. 4 Click Install and follow the on-screen instructions. 5 When prompted, connect the USB cable...
Start Here
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... to the Epson Stylus Photo R2880 Reference Guide, FAQs, and software downloads. Need paper and ink? Genuine Epson inks Look for solutions to change without notice. Light Light Black Photo Black Vivid Light... replacement ink cartridges. Want great results? This information is a logomark of Seiko Epson Corporation. Epson® R2880 Ink Cartridges Light Light Black Vivid Light Magenta Light Cyan Photo Black Matte... Epson with luxurious weight and feel . On-screen help with you 're using your printer, and solving problems. Epson Information Center Click the Epson R2880 Reference...
... to the Epson Stylus Photo R2880 Reference Guide, FAQs, and software downloads. Need paper and ink? Genuine Epson inks Look for solutions to change without notice. Light Light Black Photo Black Vivid Light... replacement ink cartridges. Want great results? This information is a logomark of Seiko Epson Corporation. Epson® R2880 Ink Cartridges Light Light Black Vivid Light Magenta Light Cyan Photo Black Matte... Epson with luxurious weight and feel . On-screen help with you 're using your printer, and solving problems. Epson Information Center Click the Epson R2880 Reference...
User's Guide
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...Paper 6 Loading Paper in the Sheet Feeder 6 Loading Paper Using the Single Sheet Guide 8 Loading Roll Paper 11 Loading Thick Media 14 Available Epson Papers 16 Printing From Start to Finish 19 Printing in Windows 19 Printing With Mac OS X 10.5 23 Printing With Mac OS X 10.3 ...31 Loading a CD or DVD 32 Printing on a CD or DVD 34 Removing Your Printed CD/DVD 35 Maintaining Your Printer 36 Checking and Cleaning the Print Head 36 Checking and Aligning the Print Head 37 Checking the Ink Cartridge Status 38 Replacing Ink Cartridges 40 Switching Black Ink Cartridge Types 44 Contents 3
...Paper 6 Loading Paper in the Sheet Feeder 6 Loading Paper Using the Single Sheet Guide 8 Loading Roll Paper 11 Loading Thick Media 14 Available Epson Papers 16 Printing From Start to Finish 19 Printing in Windows 19 Printing With Mac OS X 10.5 23 Printing With Mac OS X 10.3 ...31 Loading a CD or DVD 32 Printing on a CD or DVD 34 Removing Your Printed CD/DVD 35 Maintaining Your Printer 36 Checking and Cleaning the Print Head 36 Checking and Aligning the Print Head 37 Checking the Ink Cartridge Status 38 Replacing Ink Cartridges 40 Switching Black Ink Cartridge Types 44 Contents 3
User's Guide
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... observed to avoid damage to multiple computers. ■ Downloadable Premium ICC Profiles for precise color management. Introduction 5 Introduction Your Epson Stylus® Photo R2880 Series printer gives you read the instructions on your Start Here sheet, User's Guide book, and ... contain hints for fast, easy connectivity to your R2880 Series. Please follow these advanced features: ■ Epson UltraChrome K3™ with Vivid Magenta ink cartridges for unprecedented gray balance, outstanding tonal range, and astounding color. ■ Enhanced media handling including thick, fine...
... observed to avoid damage to multiple computers. ■ Downloadable Premium ICC Profiles for precise color management. Introduction 5 Introduction Your Epson Stylus® Photo R2880 Series printer gives you read the instructions on your Start Here sheet, User's Guide book, and ... contain hints for fast, easy connectivity to your R2880 Series. Please follow these advanced features: ■ Epson UltraChrome K3™ with Vivid Magenta ink cartridges for unprecedented gray balance, outstanding tonal range, and astounding color. ■ Enhanced media handling including thick, fine...
User's Guide
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Note: The available media types vary depending on -screen Reference Guide for any type of black ink cartridge currently installed (see page 30). To print black and white photos using Advanced B&W Photo mode, see your on the type of photographic printing. On the Main tab, select the Media Type setting that matches the paper you loaded (see page 44). 4. 3. For the Color setting, select Color for instructions. 20 Printing From Start to Finish
Note: The available media types vary depending on -screen Reference Guide for any type of black ink cartridge currently installed (see page 30). To print black and white photos using Advanced B&W Photo mode, see your on the type of photographic printing. On the Main tab, select the Media Type setting that matches the paper you loaded (see page 44). 4. 3. For the Color setting, select Color for instructions. 20 Printing From Start to Finish
User's Guide
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Select EPSON Stylus Photo R2880 Click to expand Printing From Start to expand the Print window, if necessary. Select Epson Stylus Photo R2880 as the Printer setting. 3. Printing With Mac OS X 10.5 1. Check ink cartridge status Pause or resume printing Cancel printing Note: If you're printing on roll paper or canvas media, see page 13 for instructions on removing your print job. Click the arrow to Finish 23 Open a photo or document in a printing program, open the File menu, and select Print. 2. This window appears and shows the progress of your printed photos and paper.
Select EPSON Stylus Photo R2880 Click to expand Printing From Start to expand the Print window, if necessary. Select Epson Stylus Photo R2880 as the Printer setting. 3. Printing With Mac OS X 10.5 1. Check ink cartridge status Pause or resume printing Cancel printing Note: If you're printing on roll paper or canvas media, see page 13 for instructions on removing your print job. Click the arrow to Finish 23 Open a photo or document in a printing program, open the File menu, and select Print. 2. This window appears and shows the progress of your printed photos and paper.
User's Guide
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Select Print Settings from the pop-up menu. Note: The available media types vary depending on -screen Reference Guide for any type of black ink cartridge currently installed (see page 30). Printing From Start to select Advanced before you loaded (see page 44). 8. 6. Select the Media Type... Note: In certain programs, you may need to Finish 25 button. 7. For more information about print settings, click the ? For the Color setting, select Color for instructions. To print black and white photos using Advanced B&W Photo mode, see your on the type of photographic printing.
Select Print Settings from the pop-up menu. Note: The available media types vary depending on -screen Reference Guide for any type of black ink cartridge currently installed (see page 30). Printing From Start to select Advanced before you loaded (see page 44). 8. 6. Select the Media Type... Note: In certain programs, you may need to Finish 25 button. 7. For more information about print settings, click the ? For the Color setting, select Color for instructions. To print black and white photos using Advanced B&W Photo mode, see your on the type of photographic printing.
User's Guide
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To print black and white photos using Advanced B&W Photo mode, see page 44). 9. button. 8. For more information about print settings, click the ? For the Color setting, select Color for your paper (see page 30) Select Color or Grayscale output Select Automatic or Advanced mode Note: In ...screen Reference Guide for instructions. 10. Select the Media Type setting for any type of black ink cartridge currently installed (see your Media Type (see page 30). 7. Select Stylus Photo R2880, choose Print Settings from the pop-up menu, and select the following print settings: Pop-...
To print black and white photos using Advanced B&W Photo mode, see page 44). 9. button. 8. For more information about print settings, click the ? For the Color setting, select Color for your paper (see page 30) Select Color or Grayscale output Select Automatic or Advanced mode Note: In ...screen Reference Guide for instructions. 10. Select the Media Type setting for any type of black ink cartridge currently installed (see your Media Type (see page 30). 7. Select Stylus Photo R2880, choose Print Settings from the pop-up menu, and select the following print settings: Pop-...
User's Guide
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... the EPSON Printer Utility3, select SP R2880, and click OK. It prints a check pattern that your printer then reads to keep the R2880 working at its best: ■ "Checking and Cleaning the Print Head" below ■ "Checking and Aligning the Print Head" on page 37 ■ "Checking the Ink Cartridge Status" on page 38 ■ "Replacing Ink Cartridges" on...
... the EPSON Printer Utility3, select SP R2880, and click OK. It prints a check pattern that your printer then reads to keep the R2880 working at its best: ■ "Checking and Cleaning the Print Head" below ■ "Checking and Aligning the Print Head" on page 37 ■ "Checking the Ink Cartridge Status" on page 38 ■ "Replacing Ink Cartridges" on...
User's Guide
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...see the instructions in one or more cartridges. ■ The H ink light stays on -screen Reference Guide. 38 Maintaining Your Printer You cannot print when an ink cartridge is connected to the Internet, you may see a screen asking if you want to receive Epson offers the first time you try to... ways: ■ The H ink light flashes when ink is low in your on when an ink cartridge is low. Follow the on -screen Reference Guide for ink offers or updates from an Epson website. To disable checking for detailed steps. Checking the Ink Cartridge Status Your R2880 will let you try to print...
...see the instructions in one or more cartridges. ■ The H ink light stays on -screen Reference Guide. 38 Maintaining Your Printer You cannot print when an ink cartridge is connected to the Internet, you may see a screen asking if you want to receive Epson offers the first time you try to... ways: ■ The H ink light flashes when ink is low in your on when an ink cartridge is low. Follow the on -screen Reference Guide for ink offers or updates from an Epson website. To disable checking for detailed steps. Checking the Ink Cartridge Status Your R2880 will let you try to print...
User's Guide
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Mac OS X: 1. Open the EPSON Printer Utility3. 3. Maintaining Your Printer 39 You see the screen to the right. Open the Applications folder. 2. Select SP R2880, click OK, and select EPSON StatusMonitor. You see the screen to the right. To check the ink cartridge status at anytime, do one of the following: Windows: Double-click the icon in the bottom right corner of your screen (the taskbar).
Mac OS X: 1. Open the EPSON Printer Utility3. 3. Maintaining Your Printer 39 You see the screen to the right. Open the Applications folder. 2. Select SP R2880, click OK, and select EPSON StatusMonitor. You see the screen to the right. To check the ink cartridge status at anytime, do one of the following: Windows: Double-click the icon in the bottom right corner of your screen (the taskbar).
User's Guide
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Use the following list when you order or purchase new ink cartridges: Ink color Light Light Black Vivid Light Magenta Light Cyan Light Black Photo Black Matte Black Cyan Vivid Magenta Yellow Part number 96 96 96 96 96 ...Epson ink and paper at Epson Supplies Central at www.epson.com/ink3 (U.S. Cartridges are vacuum packed to install the ink. To find the nearest one, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Remove the CD/DVD tray before replacing ink cartridges. 40 Maintaining Your Printer sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). For best printing results, use genuine Epson cartridges...
Use the following list when you order or purchase new ink cartridges: Ink color Light Light Black Vivid Light Magenta Light Cyan Light Black Photo Black Matte Black Cyan Vivid Magenta Yellow Part number 96 96 96 96 96 ...Epson ink and paper at Epson Supplies Central at www.epson.com/ink3 (U.S. Cartridges are vacuum packed to install the ink. To find the nearest one, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Remove the CD/DVD tray before replacing ink cartridges. 40 Maintaining Your Printer sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). For best printing results, use genuine Epson cartridges...
User's Guide
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... soap and water. If you have a new ink cartridge before replacing ink. Caution: Don't move the print head to the ink replacement position. Open the cartridge cover. 5. Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of it to avoid damaging your printer. 4. If a cartridge is low or expended, the light above the cartridge flashes or stays on your eyes, flush them...
... soap and water. If you have a new ink cartridge before replacing ink. Caution: Don't move the print head to the ink replacement position. Open the cartridge cover. 5. Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of it to avoid damaging your printer. 4. If a cartridge is low or expended, the light above the cartridge flashes or stays on your eyes, flush them...
User's Guide
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... it clicks into place. 11. If the H ink light is finished. Close the printer cover. 12. Maintaining Your Printer 43 This takes about 2 1/2 minutes. If you remove a low or expended ink cartridge, you 'll waste ink. The P power light flashes as the ink charges. Caution: Never turn off the R2880 while ink is charging or you cannot reinstall and...
... it clicks into place. 11. If the H ink light is finished. Close the printer cover. 12. Maintaining Your Printer 43 This takes about 2 1/2 minutes. If you remove a low or expended ink cartridge, you 'll waste ink. The P power light flashes as the ink charges. Caution: Never turn off the R2880 while ink is charging or you cannot reinstall and...
User's Guide
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...: You cannot select these paper types when the Photo Black ink cartridge is installed. 44 Maintaining Your Printer Switching Black Ink Cartridge Types Your printer comes with a Matte Black (T0968) and Photo Black (T0961) ink cartridge for Epson Note: You cannot select these paper types when the Matte Black ink cartridge is installed. Use the Photo Black cartridge with the following media types: ■ Plain...
...: You cannot select these paper types when the Photo Black ink cartridge is installed. 44 Maintaining Your Printer Switching Black Ink Cartridge Types Your printer comes with a Matte Black (T0968) and Photo Black (T0961) ink cartridge for Epson Note: You cannot select these paper types when the Matte Black ink cartridge is installed. Use the Photo Black cartridge with the following media types: ■ Plain...
User's Guide
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... paper (see page 13). 2. Open the cartridge cover. Caution: If you remove a low or expended ink cartridge, you begin. If you have the other cartridge immediately after removing the installed one from the printer. Caution: Don't move the print head to avoid damaging your printer. 4. Maintaining Your Printer 45 Press the H ink button to move the print head...
... paper (see page 13). 2. Open the cartridge cover. Caution: If you remove a low or expended ink cartridge, you begin. If you have the other cartridge immediately after removing the installed one from the printer. Caution: Don't move the print head to avoid damaging your printer. 4. Maintaining Your Printer 45 Press the H ink button to move the print head...
User's Guide
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... a plastic bag for later use. Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of the cartridge. Note: The cartridges make a clicking sound when you 're switching the cartridge with a new one, shake the cartridge package four or five times before opening the packages or ink will leak. 46 Maintaining Your Printer Remove the yellow tape from the package, but...
... a plastic bag for later use. Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of the cartridge. Note: The cartridges make a clicking sound when you 're switching the cartridge with a new one, shake the cartridge package four or five times before opening the packages or ink will leak. 46 Maintaining Your Printer Remove the yellow tape from the package, but...