Epson R280 Support Question
Epson R280 Support Question
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Question posted by jubdonj on April 6th, 2014
How To Clean Ink Head On Epson Stylus Photo R280
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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
... Glossy measured from start of their respective companies. Color photo in those marks. See www.epson.com/printspeed for more information about cartridges.
3See www.epson.com/support for more information about print speed.
*** Ink lightfastness ratings based on . Packaging Specifications
Epson Stylus Photo R280 Single Carton Dimensions 20.2" x 13.8" x 9.4" (W x D x H) Single Carton Weight...
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 Cyan...
Product Information Guide - Page 3
... °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 ...For print quality, a small amount of ink remains in printer damage. Epson Stylus Photo R280
Printer Specifications
Printing
Epson MicroPiezo® head with DX5™ variable droplets
Mechanical
Paper ...
Product Information Guide - Page 4
...DVDs
12-cm CD/DVD
8-cm CD/DVD
If you have print quality problems, switch to a higher grade paper. Epson Stylus Photo R280
Paper
Single sheets
Size
Paper type Thickness Weight (for plain bond paper)
A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches) A6...paper into the sheet feeder with the borderless feature, print quality may get stained with ink:
Inner hub area Outer periphery area
18 to 42 mm 117 to 120 mm for...
Product Information Guide - Page 5
... print job, replacing an ink
light flashes
cartridge, charging ink, or cleaning the print head.
Click Accept or Decline to eject the
paper. If any jammed paper or other cartridges are still flashing, contact Epson. Epson Stylus Photo R280
Checking the Printer's Lights
To diagnose problems, check the printer's lights:
Lights
Explanation
Green power The printer is nearly expended or...
Product Information Guide - Page 6
... not touch the green IC chip on , but not flashing.) Then open ink cartridge packages until you are ready to print.
Always press and release the ink button to clean the print head.
6. This can damage the ink cartridge.
6
7/07 Epson Stylus Photo R280
Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges
Be sure you have a new ink cartridge before it from its package.
Product Information Guide - Page 7
... position), open the cartridge cover, and press down gently until the print head moves to its home (far right) position, the ink cartridge may become unusable.
9. Don't take the cartridge out of the printer, remove the yellow tape, and then reinstall it.
Epson Stylus Photo R280
7. Caution: You must remove the yellow tape from the cartridge before...
Product Information Guide - Page 8
... printer for your printer what kind of paper or CD/DVD you're using special paper, follow the instructions that came with it is under the tabs on the left and right edge guides.
❏ Load the printable side face-up. Selecting the Paper Type Setting
To obtain optimal image quality, it . Epson Stylus Photo R280...
Product Information Guide - Page 9
... or touching the printed surface of your CDs or DVDs, make sure the printer is burned on your designs with ink:
❏ Inner hub area: 18 to 42 mm
❏ Outer periphery... print customized text, graphics, and photos directly on any ink jet-printable CD or DVD. Lift the front tray up with this printer. Open the front cover.
2. Epson Stylus Photo R280
Printing on CDs and DVDs
You ...
Product Information Guide - Page 10
... design with images, graphics, and text.
See your printer may become dirty or scratched. To allow the ink to print.
1.
Epson Stylus Photo R280
4.
If you print, handle the CD or DVD ...tray. Macintosh: Click the Select Printer button, then select Stylus Photo R280 from moisture and direct sunlight.
Be sure to adjust the print position or color, see your design and loaded ...
Product Information Guide - Page 11
... on but not printing, and the red ink light is not on. (If the red ink light is on your taskbar (in the next section) to be cleaned:
5. Turn the printer off and make sure the front tray is loaded in the printer.
7/07
11 Epson Stylus Photo R280
Cleaning the Print Head
If your printouts are unexpectedly light or faint...
Product Information Guide - Page 12
.... If there are no gaps or lines, the print head does not need to soften. Make sure the printer is turned on page 13 for details.)
5. Click Start or Next. You may damage it. Then, try cleaning the print head again.
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4.
The printer runs a head cleaning cycle and the green power light flashes. Do not...
Product Information Guide - Page 13
... errors.
3. Epson Stylus Photo R280
Using the Buttons on ink or you need to clean the print head. Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern
Examine the nozzle check pattern you don't see any gaps (as shown. Make sure none of plain, letter-size paper.
4. Follow the instructions on page 11 for approximately 3 seconds.
Caution: Never turn the printer off...
Product Information Guide - Page 14
... need to feed and eject paper. 3. Secure the print head with special paper; Epson Stylus Photo R280
Cleaning the Printer
To keep your printer, turn it upside down the paper support extension and close the paper support.
5. Warning: Don't touch the gears or any paper from the printer.
3. Leave the ink cartridges installed. Then disconnect the power cord and USB...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 3
...equipment.
Please follow these guidelines as you have set up your Epson Stylus® Photo R280 Series as described on the Start Here sheet, turn here to:... ■ Print on ink jet-printable CDs and DVDs ■ Perform routine maintenance ■ Solve simple problems For additional instructions, see the on your desktop. Introduction
After you read your R280 Series instructions:
Warning: ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 7
Load paper (see a window like this one:
Select EPSON Stylus Photo R280 Series Click here to open your Epson Stylus Photo R280 Series software. For detailed instructions on printing, see the on the Start Here sheet. See "Checking for Software Updates" on page 22 for printing a photo or document stored on your computer as described on -screen User's Guide. You...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 22
... control panel to determine which cartridge is not inserted. One of the cartridges is receiving a print job, replacing an ink cartridge, charging ink, or cleaning the print head.
Make sure you have a problem with your Epson Stylus Photo R280 Series software. Error Indicators
Lights Green P power light flashes Red ) paper out light is on and green P power light...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 25
... name (Epson Stylus Photo R280 Series) ■ Product serial number (located on the label in back) ■ Proof of purchase (such as a store receipt) and date of purchase ■ Computer configuration ■ Description of the problem Then call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). You can purchase genuine Epson ink and...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 26
...liquid on the R280 Series. ■ Except as specifically explained in your Epson Stylus Photo R280 Series, read ...ink may
cause fires or shock. Also, make sure the total ampere rating
of the devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet's ampere rating. ■ Avoid locations that are covered by the operating instructions. ■ When storing or transporting the R280...
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