Epson R280 Support Question
Epson R280 Support Question
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Question posted by Robshire on March 6th, 2013
How Do I Connect You Epsom Printer To A Compass Laptop?
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Answer #1: Posted by tintinb on March 7th, 2013 10:24 PM
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To setup your Epson R280 printer to your laptop, make sure to carefully follow the instructions provided below.
1. Connect the USB data cable of your printer to your laptop computer
2. Connect the power cable
3. Turn on both the computer and printer
4. Install the driver software from the software CD or download it here:
5. After the installation, restart your computer system
6. Print a test page to confirm if you have successfully installed your printer
You should also read the user's manual here for more information.
http://www.helpowl.com/manuals/Epson/R280/5363
If you have more questions, please don't hesitate to ask here at HelpOwl. Experts here are always willing to answer your questions to the best of our knowledge and expertise.
Regards,
Tintin
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Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers) - Page 1
...core technologies used in Epson ink jet printers produces:
Greater detail in highlights, without visible printed "dots"
Smooth gradations with precise color control and
superior density
Crisp line art
... density and contrast Better fill in photos
and sharper text and line art
High Quality Halftoning
Generates fast, color-accurate results with smooth transitions and
true photographic...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers) - Page 2
... especially apparent in photos and laser sharp text. 1.
Smallest ink droplets produce smooth photos, especially beneficial for smoother gradations
Ink Jet Printer Technical Brief
Large... Ink Droplets
3.
Resistor Ink Bubble
Nozzle Droplet
Some thermal printers produce more color combinations and smoother color gradations.
Here's how it compares to thermal ink jet ...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers) - Page 3
... on the resolution and type of documents and the occasional photo, is an amateur photographer looking to primarily print photos with stellar image quality and durability, or is most efficient pattern for optional cartridges, and you see continuous tone color. Epson printers use an advanced error diffusion technology to determine the most...
Product Brochure - Page 1
... photographers. right
at home.
SALES GUIDE
Ultra Hi-Definition
R280 Photo Printer
Photos | CDs | Documents
Scratch • Wa
Smudge •
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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...
Product Brochure - Page 2
... quality, a small amount of ink remains in the cartridge after first page, based on black text and color text patterns in Draft Mode on system configuration, software application and page complexity. 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 17.9 lb Pallet 42.5" x 40.9" x 86.0" (W x D x H) Number of paper...
Product Information Guide - Page 1
... 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
...
Product Information Guide - Page 3
Epson Stylus Photo R280
Printer Specifications
Printing
Epson MicroPiezo® head with DX5™ ...
* 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...
Product Information Guide - Page 5
...:
❏ Windows: Double-click the printer icon on paper, it with the printer or incorrectly installed. If that is connected to the Internet, you may be able...If you have a replacement cartridge. 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. Load
more than ...
Product Information Guide - Page 6
....
5. Once you start to touch the white flat cable inside the printer.
4. Note: We recommend that needs to be replaced stops under the...printer will start replacing a cartridge, you must complete all the low or expended cartridges have been identified, the print head moves to the ink cartridge replacement position.
This can damage the ink cartridge.
6
7/07 Epson Stylus Photo R280...
Product Information Guide - Page 7
... then reinstall it 's finished, the green power light stops flashing and stays on the cartridge;
Epson Stylus Photo R280
7. Close the cartridge cover. Close the printer cover and press the ink button. Caution: Never turn off the printer while the green power light is complete. Warning: If ink gets on your eyes, flush them thoroughly...
Product Information Guide - Page 8
... you 're using and adjusts the ink coverage accordingly. Epson Stylus Photo R280
Paper Loading Guidelines
You can load the following number of sheets ...Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets
Loading capacity 120 sheets 80 sheets 20 sheets
1 sheet
Follow these guidelines when loading paper:
❏ Leave enough space in landscape mode.
❏ Load letterhead or preprinted paper into the printer...
Product Information Guide - Page 9
... If you are appropriate for 24 hours.
❏ Depending on your CDs or DVDs, make sure the printer is turned on. If smearing or stickiness occurs, you print in the CD/DVD position (upper notches).... The Epson Print CD software makes it easy to 80 mm (8-cm CD/DVD)
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9 Epson Stylus Photo R280
Printing on CDs and DVDs
You can print on both hands, then pull it out of the paper ...
Product Information Guide - Page 10
..., you need to print.
1.
Caution: Before you 're ready to adjust the print position or color, see your design and loaded a CD or DVD, you position the CD or DVD, make sure... CD or DVD carefully. Macintosh: Click the Select Printer button, then select Stylus Photo R280 from moisture and direct sunlight. Keep printed discs away from the printer list and click OK.
3.
Firmly insert the CD...
Product Information Guide - Page 11
...ink properly. If the red ink light comes on your taskbar (in your printout or colors are unexpectedly light or faint, or you notice light or dark bands across your printout, ...is in the printer, and the red ink light is not on -screen instructions and skip to step 3 under "Running the Head Cleaning Utility" ("Using Your Computer") to be cleaned:
5. Epson Stylus Photo R280
Cleaning the Print ...
Product Information Guide - Page 12
...If there are gaps or lines, or the test patterns are gaps in progress. Make sure the printer is turned on but not printing, that the
CD/DVD tray is in the lines. Do not...needs to clean the print head again.
If there are faint, click Clean to be cleaned. Epson Stylus Photo R280
4. This allows any improvement after cleaning three times, turn off and wait overnight. When the nozzle...
Product Information Guide - Page 13
... on the screen to close the Print Head Alignment utility.
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For each set is in the corresponding box on the Printer
1.
Aligning the Print Head
If your cartridges are indicating errors.
3. Note: You may damage it.
This allows any gaps (as shown. Epson Stylus Photo R280
Using the Buttons on the screen.
Product Information Guide - Page 14
...-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 Guide Rapide (French)
Epson Stylus Photo R280 CD-ROM with tape, as shown below, then close the printer cover.
4. Tip: To keep your printer working at its power cord. Transporting the Printer
If you need to the metal parts...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 7
... you start, make sure you've installed your printer software and connected the printer to your Windows® or Macintosh® computer, and printing directly on an ink jetprintable CD or DVD. See "Checking for Software Updates" on page 22 for updates to open your Epson Stylus Photo R280 Series software.
Open the File menu and...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 8
Make sure EPSON Stylus Photo R280 Series is selected, then click the Preferences or Properties button.
(If you see ...your paper Size
Click here for your photo includes a face with an intentional color cast, such as Auto Photo Correction). For more information about print settings, or instructions on the next screen.)
5. 4. If your paper (see a Setup, Printer, or Options button, click it....
Quick Reference Guide - Page 10
You see page 11) Select Color or Grayscale Select higher quality or faster printing (if available)
Select Automatic mode
Note... information about printer settings, click the ? Choose Print Settings from the pop-up menu and select the following settings as a group so you can reuse them as necessary:
Select your Media Type (see a window like this one:
Select Stylus Photo R280 Select Print ...
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