Epson R280 Support Question
Epson R280 Support Question
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Question posted by 19grekin on September 4th, 2014
Can You Bypass The Empty Ink On Epson R280 Printers
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Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers) - Page 1
Print Quality-Core Printing Technologies
The core technologies used in Epson ink jet printers work together to produce brilliant Photo Quality color, sharp text, and incredible print speeds
Small Ink Droplet Size
Small ink droplets produce smoother gradations and greater
tonal control
Epson Inks
Epson innovates ink solutions tailored to the needs of specific users instead of offering a ...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers) - Page 3
... designed to get sharp black text, superb photo quality photos, or both on the same page. Other product names used herein are for optional cartridges, and you see continuous tone color. Ink Jet Printer Technical Brief
Page 3 Additionally, unlike competitive printers tht require special or optional inks, with Epson printers and genuine Epson inks so when all rights in various patterns...
Product Brochure - Page 1
...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...
Product Brochure - Page 2
... your print quality and longevity and could result in Draft Mode on black text and color text patterns in printer damage. 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...
Product Information Guide - Page 1
...
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 Yellow Light Cyan Light Magenta High-Capacity Black High-Capacity...
Product Information Guide - Page 3
...and temperature. Epson Stylus Photo R280
Printer Specifications
Printing
Epson MicroPiezo®...Ink thaws and is usable 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 the "replace cartridge" indicator comes on the back of the printer...
Product Information Guide - Page 5
... be blocking movement of non-genuine ink.
Replacing an Ink Cartridge
❏ When the red ink light flashes, one of the cartridges is low or expended. Leave the expended cartridge(s) installed until you have an internal error.
To check your printer as described in the next section. Epson Stylus Photo R280
Checking the Printer's Lights
To diagnose problems, check...
Product Information Guide - Page 6
... damage your print quality and could result in printer damage.
Remove the new cartridge from the package. If the cartridge is low or expended, the print head moves directly to step 6. Epson Stylus Photo R280
Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges
Be sure you have obtained a replacement, or the ink remaining in the print head nozzles may dry...
Product Information Guide - Page 7
Epson Stylus Photo R280
7. Remove the yellow tape from the bottom of it properly. otherwise, print quality may decline or you may not be able to the ink cartridge replacement position), open the cartridge cover, and press down gently until it straight up and out of the printer and dispose of the ink cartridge.
Close the cartridge cover...
Product Information Guide - Page 8
... optimal image quality, it . 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...
Product Information Guide - Page 9
...your designs with this printer. Guidelines for printing.
Otherwise, the disc may get stained with ink:
❏ Inner hub...ink. If smearing or stickiness occurs, you insert a CD or DVD, make sure you dry them for the CD or DVD you choose are printing on your CDs or DVDs using or touching the printed surface of the paper position (lower notches).
3.
Epson Stylus Photo R280...
Product Information Guide - Page 10
...CD/DVD labels. Do not insert the CD/DVD tray while the printer is selected. To allow the ink to create and print a design with the white or printable side face...Epson Stylus Photo R280
4. Caution: Before you 're ready to adjust the print position or color, see your on the tray; Open the File menu and select Print.
2. Select None as this printer. Keep printed discs away from the printer...
Product Information Guide - Page 11
...of your printout or colors are incorrect or missing). This saves ink. Before you check ...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 printer often it only if quality declines. This unclogs the nozzles so they can clean the print head using the ink button on the printer.
You can deliver ink...
Product Information Guide - Page 12
...Never turn the printer off the printer while head cleaning is in the printer, and the red ink light is off. (If the red ink light is ...Epson Stylus Photo R280
4.
Running the Head Cleaning Utility
Using Your Computer 1.
Then, try cleaning the print head again.
12
7/07 Hold down both buttons until cleaning has finished.
4. Click Start or Next. Windows: Right-click the printer...
Product Information Guide - Page 13
....
7/07
13 You may need to print the alignment pattern. This allows any dried ink to clean the print head. Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern
Examine the nozzle check pattern ...most even, with no gaps, as shown below), clean the print head again.
6. Epson Stylus Photo R280
Using the Buttons on the printer.
2.
Then, try cleaning the print head again. Do one :
❏ If your...
Product Information Guide - Page 14
....
Otherwise, ink may jam inside the printer.
1. Open the printer cover. Tip: To keep your printer working at its best, you should clean it as shown below, then close the printer cover.
4.
Then disconnect the power cord and USB cable from the cartridges. Related Documentation
CPD-23761 CPD-23763 CPD-23764 CPD-23765
Epson Stylus Photo R280 Start Here...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 7
...; or Macintosh® computer, and printing directly on an ink jetprintable CD or DVD. Basic Printing
This section describes the basic steps for printing a photo or document stored on your Epson Stylus Photo R280 Series software. You see a window like this one:
Select EPSON Stylus Photo R280 Series Click here to your printer software
Basic Printing 7 Before you start, make sure...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 8
...
Select your paper Size
Click here for your paper (see a Setup, Printer, or Options button, click it.
This automatically adjusts brightness, contrast, and saturation to best effect and uses a sophisticated face recognition technology to retain the special color effects.
6. Make sure EPSON Stylus Photo R280 Series is selected, then click the Preferences or Properties button.
(If...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 11
... the Print Center icon instead, then double-click Stylus Photo R280 in the Printer List window. 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 Paper Luster
Select this setting Plain Paper/Bright...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 22
... your Epson Stylus Photo R280 Series software. If you're printing on -screen User's Guide for free updates to your on page 13 to determine which cartridge is nearly expended or follow the instructions in the printer settings window.
You can also click Start or , select Programs or All Programs, select EPSON, and click EPSON Stylus Photo R280 Series Driver...
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