Epson R280 Support Question
Epson R280 Support Question
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Question posted by Joch on December 2nd, 2013
How To Clean Ink Contacts In Epson R280
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Answer #1: Posted by DreadPirateRoberts on January 13th, 2014 7:56 AM
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This will walk you through cleaning
http://files.support.epson.com/htmldocs/pho22_/pho22_rf/maint_2.htm
Related Epson R280 Manual Pages
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers) - Page 2
... sacrificing print speed and without increasing the
number of nozzles on the print head. Also, Epson's variable ink droplet sizes and high resolutions combine to create a larger color palette.
Small ink droplet size: Most Epson printers produce ink droplets so small you cannot see them with high resolutions to precisely print crisp details in dense...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers) - Page 3
...;cally designed to as halftoning, that produces fast, high-quality, color-accurate output. Epson Printer + Epson Ink + Epson Paper Delivers Epson Quality
6. High Quality Halftoning: Every ink jet printer uses a method referred to receive Epson inks. 4.
Ink Jet Printer Technical Brief
Page 3
Epson printers use an advanced error diffusion technology to produce their best output...
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
... Specifications
Epson Stylus Photo R280 Single Carton Dimensions 20.2" x 13.8" x 9.4" (W x D x H) Single Carton Weight 17.9 lb Pallet 42.5" x 40.9" x 86.0" (W x D x H) Number of Epson America, Inc. Epson does not guarantee the longevity of paper feed. Epson R280 Ultra Hi-Definition Photo Printer Specifications
Printer Specifications Printing Technology Advanced MicroPiezo® 6-color ink jet...
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
... hours at 104 °F (40 °C)
Humidity (without ink cartridges
Ink Cartridges
Colors
Black, cyan, magenta, yellow, light cyan light magenta
Cartridge ... the label on the back of the printer for computers)
7/07
3 For print quality, a small amount of ink remains in printer damage.
Epson Stylus Photo R280
Printer Specifications
Printing
Epson MicroPiezo® head with DX5™...
Product Information Guide - Page 5
... 're printing on -screen User's Guide. Epson Stylus Photo R280
Checking the Printer's Lights
To diagnose problems, check the printer's lights:
Lights
Explanation
Green power The printer is low or expended. If you use your screen to determine which cartridge is receiving a print job, replacing an ink
light flashes
cartridge, charging ink, or cleaning the print head.
Checking the...
Product Information Guide - Page 6
... light begins to touch the white flat cable inside the printer.
4. Be careful not to flash. Open the cartridge cover.
❏ If you may continue to the ink cartridge replacement position. 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 out...
Product Information Guide - Page 8
... first, even when printing in front of the printer for your printer what kind of paper or CD/DVD you 're using and adjusts the ink coverage accordingly. The table below lists the settings you should choose for the paper to 20 sheets of photo paper.
Epson Stylus Photo R280
Paper Loading Guidelines
You can load the following...
Product Information Guide - Page 10
...EPSON Stylus Photo R280 Series is printing; Select None as the Media Type setting in a drive. To allow the ink to use the Epson... the brackets on the Printer Software CD-ROM) to adjust the print position or color, see your on the...Macintosh: Click the Select Printer button, then select Stylus Photo R280 from moisture and direct sunlight.
Epson Stylus Photo R280
4. Caution: Make ...
Product Information Guide - Page 11
... Head Nozzles
You can clean the print head using the ink button on the printer or using your computer or the buttons on -screen instructions and skip to step 3 under "Running the Head Cleaning Utility" ("Using Your Computer") to clean the print head. Macintosh OS X: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility2. Epson Stylus Photo R280
Cleaning the Print Head...
Product Information Guide - Page 12
... for details.)
5. Print head does not need to soften.
Check the printed nozzle check pattern to see any dried ink to be cleaned:
6.
Epson Stylus Photo R280
4. Hold down both buttons until cleaning has finished.
4. Caution: Never turn the printer off the printer while head cleaning is printed. (See "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern" on your taskbar
and select Head...
Product Information Guide - Page 13
... printout.
Hold down the ink button on the Printer
1. You may need to align the print head. Each staggered line should be solid, with the thinnest line or lines. Load several seconds. Epson Stylus Photo R280
Using the Buttons on the printer for more information. Do not insert the CD/DVD tray until cleaning has finished.
3. If you...
Product Information Guide - Page 14
... to clean the cover, use any paper from the cartridges.
Otherwise, ink may jam inside the printer.
1. Leave the ink cartridges installed. Then disconnect the power cord and USB cable from printing.
1. Related Documentation
CPD-23761 CPD-23763 CPD-23764 CPD-23765
Epson Stylus Photo R280 Start Here (English/French)
Epson Stylus Photo R280 Quick Guide (English)
Epson Stylus Photo R280...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 5
...Epson's special ink jet papers designed for more information). For instructions on loading envelopes, see below for your photos will look great printed on -screen User's Guide. Using Special Papers
Epson.... For example, your printer.
However, for landscape printing. To find the nearest one of your on Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy (see your photos, presentations, and creative...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 11
... Type (see page 10) setting in your desktop. When 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. If you 're finished, close the printer window or Print Center. To monitor the progress of your...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 15
... printer and make sure you
press the P power button. Check
the nozzle check pattern that prints to clean the cover, use it as you don't place anything on top of the ink cartridges... and cleaning the print head nozzles and replacing ink cartridges. Follow the steps below to
print, release the I paper button as a writing surface.
Checking the Print Head Nozzles
If your Epson product...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 16
Note: Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it . The printer runs a head cleaning cycle, which takes about four times, turn off the R280 Series during a cleaning cycle or you do not use your printer often, it .
3. Then run another cleaning cycle and check the nozzles again. If you may damage it is off and wait for at least six...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 22
...Updates
Periodically, it's a good idea to check Epson's support website for free updates to diagnose the cause. Open your printer, check the lights on the control panel to your... job, replacing an ink cartridge, charging ink, or cleaning the print head. If you're printing on -screen User's Guide for basic troubleshooting suggestions, or see your Epson Stylus Photo R280 Series software. One ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 23
...print head. If the lights are still flashing, contact Epson as described in the printer.
Problems and Solutions 23 Lights
Explanation
Red )...; Printing Problems
■ Make sure your R280 Series. Then turn it with the printer or incorrectly installed. Make sure you 're ... the printer, wait a few seconds, and turn on page 18 to eject the paper. red ) paper out and H ink lights ...
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