Epson R280 Support Question
Epson R280 Support Question
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Question posted by juliageof on April 3rd, 2013
Epson Stylus Photos R280 Printer
Can I just replace one cartridges if I only want to use black ink only? Can I used genetic brand cartridges for R280 printer?
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Answer #1: Posted by tintinb on April 3rd, 2013 5:55 AM
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Yes. You can only use and replace 1 cartridge on your Epson R280 printer. It is not recommended that you use a generic ink cartridge for your Epson R280 printer because it may cause printer error in the future. You can buy compatible ink cartridges from the following links.
- http://www.inktechnologies.com/epson-r280-ink-stylus-photo-r280-ink-cartridges
- http://www.4inkjets.com/Epson-Stylus-Photo-R280-printer-ink-cartridges-toner
- http://www.123inkcartridges.ca/epson-ink-cartridges/Stylus-Photo-R280.html
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Tintin
Related Epson R280 Manual Pages
Product Brochure - Page 1
... brand of choice among professional photographers. 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...
Product Brochure - Page 2
... No. 10, DL, C6; 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...
Product Information Guide - Page 1
...
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 High...
Product Information Guide - Page 3
... use, and temperature.
Environmental
Temperature
Operation 50 to 95 °F (10 to 35 °C)
Storage
-4 to 104 °F (-20 to 40 °C) 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...
Product Information Guide - Page 4
...the disc or CD/DVD tray may get stained with ink:
Inner hub area Outer periphery area
18 to 42 mm...use paper only under these conditions:
Temperature: 59 to 77 °F (15 to 25 °C) Humidity: 40 to confirm printout quality. D-L The minimum left and the flap side down.
Load envelopes with the short edge first. B-L The minimum left margin is 0.12 inches (3.0 mm). Epson Stylus Photo R280...
Product Information Guide - Page 5
... to determine which cartridge is nearly expended. 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
The printer may see a message on a CD or DVD, the CD/DVD tray has not ejected.
Load
more than six months old, you use your screen to replace the cartridge(s). Red
paper...
Product Information Guide - Page 6
... out and be unable to the ink cartridge check position, and the cartridge that you use of other products may dry out. Remove the new cartridge from the package. Cartridges are replacing a low or expended cartridge, the print head moves to print. Be careful not to the ink cartridge replacement position. Epson Stylus Photo R280
Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges
Be sure you have a new...
Product Information Guide - Page 7
... head moves to print. Epson Stylus Photo R280
7. Caution: You must remove the yellow tape from the bottom of the printer, remove the yellow tape, and then reinstall it ; Don't take the cartridge out of the cartridge;
The green power light flashes and the printer makes noise.
Lower the new ink cartridge into place.
10. otherwise, ink will leak.
8. If discomfort...
Product Information Guide - Page 8
... arrow on Cool Peel Transfer Paper
Premium Presentation Paper Matte
Ink jet-printable CDs and DVDs
CD/DVD CD/DVD Premium Surface
Envelopes
Envelope
8
7/07 The table below lists the settings you 're using special paper, follow the instructions that came with it. Epson Stylus Photo R280
Paper Loading Guidelines
You can load the following number...
Product Information Guide - Page 9
Epson Stylus Photo R280
Printing on CDs and DVDs
You can print on both hands, then pull it has dried. Thermalprintable and ...set the printable area for instructions), or try a different brand of a CD or DVD is burned on your CDs or DVDs, make sure you insert a CD or DVD, make sure the printer is turned on ;
Caution: Use only ink jet-printable CDs and DVDs for 24 hours.
❏...
Product Information Guide - Page 10
... To allow the ink to adjust the print position or color, see your printer may be performed properly...EPSON Stylus Photo R280 Series is printing; Be sure to create and print a design with 8-cm CDs or DVDs
5. Caution: Make sure you always use a high quality CD/DVD, you select CD/DVD Premium Surface as this printer.
Macintosh: Click the Select Printer button, then select Stylus Photo R280...
Product Information Guide - Page 11
... ink light is loaded in the lower right corner of your screen). Click Print or Next. Using the Buttons on your taskbar (in the printer.
3. Make sure letter-size plain paper is on your computer. Windows: Right-click the printer icon on the Printer 1.
Make sure letter-size plain paper is in the printer.
7/07
11 Epson Stylus Photo R280...
Product Information Guide - Page 12
Epson Stylus Photo R280
4. Print head does not need to be cleaned:
Print head needs to soften.
Then, try cleaning the print head again.
12
7/07 Running the Head Cleaning Utility
Using Your Computer 1. Select SP R280 Series in the lines. Caution: Never turn the printer... printer, and the red ink light is off the printer ..., click Clean to replace a cartridge.) 2. Hold down the...
Product Information Guide - Page 13
...printout. Epson Stylus Photo R280
Using the Buttons on ink or ...printer list, click OK, then select Print Head Alignment.
5.
Do not insert the CD/DVD tray until cleaning has finished.
3.
Before you may damage it. Select SP R280 Series in the paper (lower) position.
1. Follow the instructions on , you see a window like this step.
7. You see any dried ink to replace a cartridge...
Product Information Guide - Page 14
... button to ship your printer, you must prepare it for cleaning;
Epson Stylus Photo R280
Cleaning the Printer
To keep your printer working at its best, you should clean it several sheets of letter-size paper. 2. Repeat step 2 if necessary. Transporting the Printer
If you need to the metal parts under the ink cartridge
holder. ❏ Never use only a soft, nonabrasive...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 3
...-size papers ■ Print on ink jet-printable CDs and DVDs ■ Perform routine maintenance ■ Solve simple problems For additional instructions, see the on your R280 Series. Tip: Tips contain hints ... your desktop. Introduction
After you have set up your Epson Stylus® Photo R280 Series as you read your R280 Series instructions:
Warning: Warnings must be followed carefully to...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 7
...
1. Before you start, make sure you've installed your printer software and connected the printer to your Epson Stylus Photo R280 Series software. Printing in a printing program. 3. For detailed instructions on printing, see the on the Start Here sheet. See "Checking for Software Updates" on an ink jetprintable CD or DVD. Basic Printing
This section describes the...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 8
... screen.)
5. Make sure you see page 11). Make sure EPSON Stylus Photo R280 Series is selected, then click the Preferences or Properties button.
(If you choose the correct paper Type setting for borderless photos
Select your photo includes a face with an intentional color cast, such as a bronze statue, you want to turn off PhotoEnhance to retain the special...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 11
... appears in your desktop. This tells the R280 Series what you 're using OS X 10.2.x, click the Print Center icon instead, then double-click Stylus Photo R280 in the Printer List window. When you're finished, close the printer window or Print Center.
10. To monitor the progress of your printer software. Pause or resume printing
Cancel printing...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 22
... nearly expended or follow the instructions in the printer settings window. Follow the instructions beginning on page 13 to your Epson Stylus Photo R280 Series software. Check the message that appears on your screen to determine which cartridge is receiving a print job, replacing an ink cartridge, charging ink, or cleaning the print head. Solving Problems
If you 're printing on...
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