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... ink set that offers an astounding color gamut of photo printing. When it . © Pete Turner ASCEND Take your possibilities. In addition, nozzle check technology and Epson PreciseColor™ help ensure that takes exhibition quality prints to -print. Complete creative control. It's the printer that printing is consistent, print-to new heights. The 13-inch Epson Stylus Photo R2880...
... ink set that offers an astounding color gamut of photo printing. When it . © Pete Turner ASCEND Take your possibilities. In addition, nozzle check technology and Epson PreciseColor™ help ensure that takes exhibition quality prints to -print. Complete creative control. It's the printer that printing is consistent, print-to new heights. The 13-inch Epson Stylus Photo R2880...
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...Epson Stylus Photo R2880 provides an amazingly consistent level of four presets - By utilizing each color in black-and-white will discover that are available for additional calibration hardware or software. from one another. The Epson Stylus Photo R2880's permanent, high performance print head decreases maintenance and increases reliability by incorporating a unique, ink... optimizes the color gamut. Print head superiority. neutral, warm, cool or sepia. These enhancements help ensure troublefree production and prolong printer life, making the Epson Stylus Photo R2880 not only an...
...Epson Stylus Photo R2880 provides an amazingly consistent level of four presets - By utilizing each color in black-and-white will discover that are available for additional calibration hardware or software. from one another. The Epson Stylus Photo R2880's permanent, high performance print head decreases maintenance and increases reliability by incorporating a unique, ink... optimizes the color gamut. Print head superiority. neutral, warm, cool or sepia. These enhancements help ensure troublefree production and prolong printer life, making the Epson Stylus Photo R2880 not only an...
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...onto ink jet printable CDs and DVDs Generate breathtaking panoramas on a CD. Multiple media handling options. Here are some of a powerful workflow to become a new standard by which all professional quality photo printers are printing dramatic images for convenient printing from the preset Color ...further with custom slider bars and the precise tone color wheel. You can connect two computers to fuel your black-and-white prints. This printer supports a full range of your creative visions. For added convenience, the Epson Stylus Photo R2880 includes two USB 2.0 ports, so there's ...
...onto ink jet printable CDs and DVDs Generate breathtaking panoramas on a CD. Multiple media handling options. Here are some of a powerful workflow to become a new standard by which all professional quality photo printers are printing dramatic images for convenient printing from the preset Color ...further with custom slider bars and the precise tone color wheel. You can connect two computers to fuel your black-and-white prints. This printer supports a full range of your creative visions. For added convenience, the Epson Stylus Photo R2880 includes two USB 2.0 ports, so there's ...
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..., UltraSmooth® Fine Art Paper, Premium Canvas Satin, Premium Canvas Matte, PremierArt™ Matte Scrapbook Photo Paper and ink jet printable CD/DVDs. Epson Stylus Photo R2880 Printer Specifications Printing Technology Advanced, MicroPiezo®, 8-color, pigment ink jet technology, optimized for photo printing Ink Type Epson UltraChrome K3 with AMC™ (Advanced Meniscus Control) can produce up to 3 different droplet sizes per...
..., UltraSmooth® Fine Art Paper, Premium Canvas Satin, Premium Canvas Matte, PremierArt™ Matte Scrapbook Photo Paper and ink jet printable CD/DVDs. Epson Stylus Photo R2880 Printer Specifications Printing Technology Advanced, MicroPiezo®, 8-color, pigment ink jet technology, optimized for photo printing Ink Type Epson UltraChrome K3 with AMC™ (Advanced Meniscus Control) can produce up to 3 different droplet sizes per...
Start Here
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... power cable. 2 Press the power button. 3 Install ink cartridges There are eight cartridge slots in the printer, but nine cartridges are vacuum packed to maintain reliability. Install the Photo Black cartridge to install the ink. Don't load paper before installing ink cartridges. 1 Open the printer cover, then open an ink cartridge package until you shake them.) 3 Unpack...
... power cable. 2 Press the power button. 3 Install ink cartridges There are eight cartridge slots in the printer, but nine cartridges are vacuum packed to maintain reliability. Install the Photo Black cartridge to install the ink. Don't load paper before installing ink cartridges. 1 Open the printer cover, then open an ink cartridge package until you shake them.) 3 Unpack...
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Caution: To conserve ink, don't turn off the printer while the power light is flashing. Caution: Don't remove any seals from each color. 6 Press the cartridges down until they click. 7 Close the cartridge cover and press it down until it clicks. 8 Close the printer cover. 9 Press the ink button to charge the ink. Charging takes about 3 minutes. 4 Remove only the yellow tape from the cartridge or ink will leak. 5 Insert the cartridges in the holder for each cartridge.
Caution: To conserve ink, don't turn off the printer while the power light is flashing. Caution: Don't remove any seals from each color. 6 Press the cartridges down until they click. 7 Close the cartridge cover and press it down until it clicks. 8 Close the printer cover. 9 Press the ink button to charge the ink. Charging takes about 3 minutes. 4 Remove only the yellow tape from the cartridge or ink will leak. 5 Insert the cartridges in the holder for each cartridge.
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... disconnect the USB cable. If you see the AutoPlay window, click Run Epsetup.exe. You can't install your printer's USB ports. See "Select the Black Ink Cartridge" in the printer driver before printing. Note: If you 're using an external print server, click the second option, click Next...done, remove the CD. 8 If you installed the Matte Black ink cartridge, you see this screen, click the first option and click Next, unless the printer is NOT CONNECTED to your computer. Windows 1 Make sure the printer is connected to your computer through an external print server. When you...
... disconnect the USB cable. If you see the AutoPlay window, click Run Epsetup.exe. You can't install your printer's USB ports. See "Select the Black Ink Cartridge" in the printer driver before printing. Note: If you 're using an external print server, click the second option, click Next...done, remove the CD. 8 If you installed the Matte Black ink cartridge, you see this screen, click the first option and click Next, unless the printer is NOT CONNECTED to your computer. Windows 1 Make sure the printer is connected to your computer through an external print server. When you...
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... If you installed the Matte 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. See "Select the Black Ink Cartridge" in the printer driver before printing. You're ready to add the R2880. Macintosh 1 Make sure the printer is securely connected and turned...
... If you installed the Matte 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. See "Select the Black Ink Cartridge" in the printer driver before printing. You're ready to add the R2880. Macintosh 1 Make sure the printer is securely connected and turned...
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...to the Epson Stylus Photo R2880 Reference Guide, FAQs, and software downloads. Its semigloss "E" surface and 10 mil thickness provide a true photographic look and feel . It's as easy as remembering your printer, and solving problems. Epson Information Center Click the Epson R2880 Reference ...can also purchase supplies from an Epson authorized reseller. Epson Technical Support Internet Support Visit Epson's support website at www.epson.com/ink3 (U.S. Use genuine Epson paper and ink. Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster This instant drying RC photo paper produces vivid, lifelike images...
...to the Epson Stylus Photo R2880 Reference Guide, FAQs, and software downloads. Its semigloss "E" surface and 10 mil thickness provide a true photographic look and feel . It's as easy as remembering your printer, and solving problems. Epson Information Center Click the Epson R2880 Reference ...can also purchase supplies from an Epson authorized reseller. Epson Technical Support Internet Support Visit Epson's support website at www.epson.com/ink3 (U.S. Use genuine Epson paper and ink. Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster This instant drying RC photo paper produces vivid, lifelike images...
User's Guide
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Contents Loading 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 to 10.4 ... DVDs 31 Cleaning the Rollers 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...
Contents Loading 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 to 10.4 ... DVDs 31 Cleaning the Rollers 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...
User's Guide
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...and matte papers in many sizes. Introduction 5 Tip: Tips contain hints for fast, easy connectivity to your R2880 Series. Introduction Your Epson Stylus® Photo R2880 Series printer gives you read the instructions on your Start Here sheet, User's Guide book, and on a wide ...be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury. 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 art paper, 1.0 to 1.3 ...
...and matte papers in many sizes. Introduction 5 Tip: Tips contain hints for fast, easy connectivity to your R2880 Series. Introduction Your Epson Stylus® Photo R2880 Series printer gives you read the instructions on your Start Here sheet, User's Guide book, and on a wide ...be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury. 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 art paper, 1.0 to 1.3 ...
User's Guide
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... 4. Also close the paper support. 3. Place the roll paper holders on the printer. 2. You can load roll paper or canvas media for a list of roll paper and canvas media types and sizes.) Tip: It's a good idea to avoid ink marks on the paper. 1. Turn on each end of the paper roll as... shown. 5. This is installed (see page 38). Remove any paper loaded in these widths: ■ 8.3-inches wide ■ 13-inches wide (See page 16 for printing large images, panoramic images, or multiple photos, with or...
... 4. Also close the paper support. 3. Place the roll paper holders on the printer. 2. You can load roll paper or canvas media for a list of roll paper and canvas media types and sizes.) Tip: It's a good idea to avoid ink marks on the paper. 1. Turn on each end of the paper roll as... shown. 5. This is installed (see page 38). Remove any paper loaded in these widths: ■ 8.3-inches wide ■ 13-inches wide (See page 16 for printing large images, panoramic images, or multiple photos, with or...
User's Guide
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... program, open your Epson Stylus Photo R2880 software. Select EPSON Stylus Photo R2880 Click here to open the File menu, and select Print. Select EPSON Stylus Photo R2880 and click the Preferences or Properties button. To print photos directly from your Windows® or Macintosh® computer. Note: If you see the on-screen Reference Guide. For detailed instructions, see a Setup, Printer, or Options...
... program, open your Epson Stylus Photo R2880 software. Select EPSON Stylus Photo R2880 Click here to open the File menu, and select Print. Select EPSON Stylus Photo R2880 and click the Preferences or Properties button. To print photos directly from your Windows® or Macintosh® computer. Note: If you see the on-screen Reference Guide. For detailed instructions, see a Setup, Printer, or Options...
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Click the arrow to Finish 23 Open a photo or document in a printing program, open the File menu, and select Print. 2. Select EPSON Stylus Photo R2880 Click to expand Printing From Start to expand the Print window, if necessary. This window appears and shows the progress of your printed photos and paper. 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. Select Epson Stylus Photo R2880 as the Printer setting. 3.
Click the arrow to Finish 23 Open a photo or document in a printing program, open the File menu, and select Print. 2. Select EPSON Stylus Photo R2880 Click to expand Printing From Start to expand the Print window, if necessary. This window appears and shows the progress of your printed photos and paper. 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. Select Epson Stylus Photo R2880 as the Printer setting. 3.
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... your printer software so the ink coverage can be adjusted for Epson Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-sided Ink jet-printable CD or DVD Select this paper, print using a premium ICC profile, downloadable from Epson at http://www.epson.com/SPR2880Profiles. 30 Printing From Start to Finish For this paper/media Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Ultra Premium Photo...
... your printer software so the ink coverage can be adjusted for Epson Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-sided Ink jet-printable CD or DVD Select this paper, print using a premium ICC profile, downloadable from Epson at http://www.epson.com/SPR2880Profiles. 30 Printing From Start to Finish For this paper/media Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Ultra Premium Photo...
User's Guide
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... onto your R2880 and the Epson Print CD software that came with it to adjust the Inner/Outer Diameter setting in the File menu of the Epson Print CD software. Open the paper support and output tray. 3. Press the I paper button again to clean the rollers inside the printer by feeding... the printer. 2. See the program's Help utility for instructions. Load several sheets of plain paper in the sheet feeder (see page 6). 4. Before you load a CD or DVD, be sure to eject the paper. 6. Cleaning the Rollers Before you may need to print label designs directly onto ink jet-printable...
... onto your R2880 and the Epson Print CD software that came with it to adjust the Inner/Outer Diameter setting in the File menu of the Epson Print CD software. Open the paper support and output tray. 3. Press the I paper button again to clean the rollers inside the printer by feeding... the printer. 2. See the program's Help utility for instructions. Load several sheets of plain paper in the sheet feeder (see page 6). 4. Before you load a CD or DVD, be sure to eject the paper. 6. Cleaning the Rollers Before you may need to print label designs directly onto ink jet-printable...
User's Guide
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.... Mac OS X: Open the Applications folder, open the EPSON Printer Utility3, select SP R2880, and click OK. Do one of the following: Windows: Right-click the icon in the bottom right corner of plain paper in your printer software. Then select Auto Nozzle Check and Cleaning. 36 Maintaining...Load a few sheets of 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 page 40 ■...
.... Mac OS X: Open the Applications folder, open the EPSON Printer Utility3, select SP R2880, and click OK. Do one of the following: Windows: Right-click the icon in the bottom right corner of plain paper in your printer software. Then select Auto Nozzle Check and Cleaning. 36 Maintaining...Load a few sheets of 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 page 40 ■...
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...photo paper you don't see any dried ink soften. Then select Print Head Alignment. See the on hand) in the bottom right corner of the following: Windows: Right-click the icon in the sheet feeder (see page 36). 1. Mac OS X: Open the Applications folder, open the EPSON Printer Utility3, select SP R2880..., and click OK. Checking and Aligning the Print Head If your printer and wait at least once a month to clean the print head manually. Maintaining Your...
...photo paper you don't see any dried ink soften. Then select Print Head Alignment. See the on hand) in the bottom right corner of the following: Windows: Right-click the icon in the sheet feeder (see page 36). 1. Mac OS X: Open the Applications folder, open the EPSON Printer Utility3, select SP R2880..., and click OK. Checking and Aligning the Print Head If your printer and wait at least once a month to clean the print head manually. Maintaining Your...
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...steps. Follow the on -screen Reference Guide. 38 Maintaining Your Printer Checking the Ink Cartridge Status Your R2880 will let you know when an ink cartridge is low or expended in the following ways: ■ The H ink light flashes when ink is low in your on -screen instructions to print. Note:.... ■ The H ink light stays on -screen Reference Guide for ink offers or updates from an Epson website. You cannot print when an ink cartridge is expended even if the other updates retrieved from Epson, see a screen asking if you want to receive Epson offers the first time you...
...steps. Follow the on -screen Reference Guide. 38 Maintaining Your Printer Checking the Ink Cartridge Status Your R2880 will let you know when an ink cartridge is low or expended in the following ways: ■ The H ink light flashes when ink is low in your on -screen instructions to print. Note:.... ■ The H ink light stays on -screen Reference Guide for ink offers or updates from an Epson website. You cannot print when an ink cartridge is expended even if the other updates retrieved from Epson, see a screen asking if you want to receive Epson offers the first time you...
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You see the screen to the right. Mac OS X: 1. Select SP R2880, click OK, and select EPSON StatusMonitor. Open the Applications folder. 2. 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). Open the EPSON Printer Utility3. 3. Maintaining Your Printer 39
You see the screen to the right. Mac OS X: 1. Select SP R2880, click OK, and select EPSON StatusMonitor. Open the Applications folder. 2. 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). Open the EPSON Printer Utility3. 3. Maintaining Your Printer 39