Epson R280 Support Question
Epson R280 Support Question
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Question posted by gioyhpi on November 20th, 2013
Will The Epson Stylus Photo R280 Print Only In Black Or Grayscale
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Product Brochure - Page 1
...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 cartridge 78 Magenta...
Product Brochure - Page 2
... Presentation Paper Matte and Matte Scrapbook Paper (letter)
Envelope Types 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...
Product Information Guide - Page 1
... 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...
Product Information Guide - Page 3
...ink cartridges
Ink Cartridges
Colors
Black, cyan, magenta, yellow, light cyan light magenta
Cartridge life
Within 6 months after opening the package. Environmental
Temperature
Operation 50 to 95 °F (10 to 35 °C)
Storage
-4 to 104 °F (-20 to 40 °C) 1 month at 77 °F (25 °C). Epson Stylus Photo R280
Printer Specifications
Printing
Epson MicroPiezo® head...
Product Information Guide - Page 4
...tray may reduce the print quality and cause paper jams or other problems. If you print in the expanded area. Load envelopes with the short edge first. Epson Stylus Photo R280
Paper
Single sheets
... × 7.11 inches) User Defined up to 8.5 × 44 inches
Plain bond paper or special paper distributed by Epson
0.003 to 0.004 inch (0.08 to 0.11 mm)
17 lb (64 g/m²) to 24 lb (90 g/m²)...
Product Information Guide - Page 5
... don't look their best. Epson Stylus Photo R280
Checking the Printer's Lights
To diagnose problems, check the printer's lights:
Lights
Explanation
Green power The printer is connected to the Internet, you may have a replacement cartridge, then follow the instructions in the
printer.
Red
paper
out light and
green power
light flash
If you're printing on paper, it on...
Product Information Guide - Page 6
...more than 3 seconds, or 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...❏ If you begin.
Epson Stylus Photo R280
Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges
Be sure you have a new ink cartridge before it is low or expended, the print head moves directly to the ...
Product Information Guide - Page 7
... print head moves to replace other ink cartridges, repeat steps 6 through 9 before you lift it straight up and out of the printer and dispose of the printer, remove the yellow tape, and then reinstall it clicks into place.
7/07
7 Don't take the cartridge out of it ; The printer begins charging the ink delivery system. Epson Stylus Photo R280...
Product Information Guide - Page 8
... of plain paper and up .
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
... DVDs using or touching the printed surface of your CDs or DVDs, make sure the printer is burned on your CD or DVD before you print. If smearing or stickiness occurs....
❏ Before using Epson Print CD. Otherwise, the disc may get stained with a variety of special effects.
Epson Stylus Photo R280
Printing on CDs and DVDs
You can adjust the print density (see your online ...
Product Information Guide - Page 10
... your on CDs and DVDs. Windows: Make sure EPSON Stylus Photo R280 Series is on the Printer Software CD-ROM) to use the small CD/DVD adapter when you print, handle the CD or DVD carefully. Select None as the Media Type setting.
4. Keep printed discs away from the printer list and click OK.
3. If you select CD...
Product Information Guide - Page 11
... paper is in the paper (lower) position. 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 printout or colors are incorrect or missing). Make sure the printer is turned on but not printing, that the print head needs to see a screen like the...
Product Information Guide - Page 12
... light flashes.
If you need to be cleaned:
Print head needs to see if there are no gaps or lines, click Finish. Epson Stylus Photo R280
4. When the nozzle check starts to clean the nozzles. If there are gaps in the printer, then do the following :
5.
Select SP R280 Series in progress.
If there are still gaps...
Product Information Guide - Page 13
Epson Stylus Photo R280
Using the Buttons on the printer.
2.
This allows any dried ink to print the alignment pattern.
Load several seconds. Follow the...select the square with no gaps, as shown below), clean the print head again.
6.
Select SP R280 Series in the corresponding box on the printer for more information. Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern
Examine the nozzle ...
Product Information Guide - Page 14
... User's Guide (English/ French)
14
7/07 Wait until the print head returns to clean the cover, use only a soft, nonabrasive microfiber-type cloth.
Keep the printer level as a writing surface. If you need to feed and eject paper. 3.
Epson Stylus Photo R280
Cleaning the Printer
To keep your Epson product looking like new, make sure you don't place...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 3
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: ■ Load paper ■ Get the basic steps for printing from your computer ■ Print true BorderFree® frame-ready prints on select 4 × 6, 5 × 7, 8 × 10, and
letter-size papers ■...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 7
... 22 for instructions. Tip: It's a good idea to check for Software Updates" on the Start Here sheet.
Printing in a printing program. 3. Load paper (see a window like this one:
Select EPSON Stylus Photo R280 Series Click here to your printer software
Basic Printing 7 Open the File menu and select Print.
You see page 4). 2. See "Checking for updates to open your...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 8
.... For more information about print settings, or instructions on the next screen.)
5. Then click Preferences or Properties on saving them as necessary.
7. If your photo includes a face with an intentional color cast, such as a bronze statue, you can reuse them later, click ? If you see page 11). Make sure EPSON Stylus Photo R280 Series is selected, then...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 22
... printer is not inserted. If you're printing on page 13 to determine which cartridge is nearly expended. Check the message that appears on your on page 17.
You can also click Start or , select Programs or All Programs, select EPSON, and click EPSON Stylus Photo R280 Series Driver Update.
Make sure you have a problem with your Epson Stylus Photo R280...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 25
... questions. Purchase Supplies and Accessories
You can download drivers and documentation, get FAQs and troubleshooting advice, or e-mail Epson with your product for support, please have the following information ready: ■ Product name (Epson Stylus Photo R280 Series) ■ Product serial number (located on the label in back) ■ Proof of purchase (such as a store...
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