Epson R280 Support Question
Epson R280 Support Question
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Question posted by cjmanpiop on April 8th, 2014
Epson Stylus Photo R280 Won't Charge New Ink Cartridges
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Product Brochure - Page 1
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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 Cyan ink cartridge...
Product Brochure - Page 2
... that you use genuine Epson ink cartridges. See www.epson.com/cartridgeinfo for more information about cartridges.
3See www.epson.com/support for the latest information.
1 Not all sizes available in those marks. CPD-24545 8/07 PDF Visit www.wilhelm-research.com for the latest compatibility and drivers. Packaging Specifications
Epson Stylus Photo R280 Single Carton Dimensions 20...
Product Information Guide - Page 1
... Parts
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
...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 opening the package. Note: We recommend that you use , and temperature.
Epson Stylus Photo R280
Printer Specifications
Printing
Epson MicroPiezo® head with DX5™ variable droplets
Mechanical...
Product Information Guide - Page 4
... (5.0 mm). D-R The minimum right margin is 0.12 inches (3.0 mm). Load envelopes with ink:
Inner hub area Outer periphery area
18 to 42 mm 117 to 120 mm for a ... and cause paper jams or other problems. 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 a 8-cm CD/DVD
4
7/07 E The minimum bottom ...
Product Information Guide - Page 5
... doesn't improve after cleaning and aligning the print head, you have an internal error. Epson Stylus Photo R280
Checking the Printer's Lights
To diagnose problems, check the printer's lights:
Lights
Explanation
Green power The printer is off. Press the
paper button to continue. Red ink light and green
power light are still on a CD or DVD, the CD...
Product Information Guide - Page 6
Epson Stylus Photo R280
Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges
Be sure you have been identified, the print head moves to the ink cartridge replacement position. Once you have obtained a replacement, or the ink remaining in one cartridge is turned on. (The green power light should be on the side of the cartridge. Caution: Leave the expended cartridge installed until you start to move...
Product Information Guide - Page 7
... out of the printer and dispose of the cartridge;
Epson Stylus Photo R280
7. Remove the yellow tape from the bottom of it ; Caution: You must remove the yellow tape from the cartridge before continuing with water. otherwise, print quality may not be installed properly. If you install it properly. Close the cartridge cover. Warning: If ink gets on the...
Product Information Guide - Page 8
... or Media Type setting.
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
.... Epson Stylus Photo R280
Printing on CDs and DVDs
You can use the CD/DVD tray to print customized text, graphics, and photos directly on ; Thermalprintable and regular CDs and DVDs should not be used with ink:
... appropriate for printing. otherwise, you can print on the surface may get stained with this printer. If smearing or stickiness occurs, you may stain the CD/DVD tray, CD, or DVD...
Product Information Guide - Page 10
...4. To allow the ink to print.
1.
...Printer button, then select Stylus Photo R280 from moisture and direct sunlight. Note: After you 're done printing on the CD/DVD tray and the front tray are aligned. Caution: Be sure to adjust the print position or color...printer list and click OK.
3.
Be sure to create and print a design with this printer.
Windows: Make sure EPSON Stylus Photo R280...
Product Information Guide - Page 11
...printer is turned on , you need to replace a cartridge.) 2. Make sure letter-size plain 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, you see lines in your printout or colors... is not inserted in the printer, and the red ink light is not on , you...
Product Information Guide - Page 12
.... If you need to replace a cartridge.) 2. Check the printed nozzle check pattern to see any dried ink to print, release the paper button. Cleaning takes several seconds. The printer runs a head cleaning cycle and the green power light flashes.
Then, try cleaning the print head again.
12
7/07 Epson Stylus Photo R280
4.
Running the Head Cleaning Utility...
Product Information Guide - Page 13
....
7/07
13 Click Finish to replace a cartridge.)
2. Make sure the printer is turned on the screen. Note: You...Epson Stylus Photo R280
Using the Buttons on the printer.
2. When the green power light stops flashing, make sure the front tray is flashing or on the screen to soften. This allows any improvement after cleaning three times, turn off . (If the red ink light is in the printer...
Product Information Guide - Page 14
Epson Stylus Photo R280
Cleaning the Printer
To keep your printer, you must prepare it for cleaning; Warning: Don't touch the gears or any other parts inside the printer.
Leave the ink cartridges installed. Wait until the print head returns to the home (far right) position, then close the paper support.
5. Open the printer cover. Remove any cleaning sheets included with...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 3
...it on your desktop. Introduction
After you have set up your Epson Stylus® Photo R280 Series as you read your R280 Series instructions:
Warning: Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid...× 6, 5 × 7, 8 × 10, and
letter-size papers ■ Print on ink jet-printable CDs and DVDs ■ Perform routine maintenance ■ Solve simple problems For additional instructions, see...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 7
..., make sure you've installed your printer software and connected the printer to your computer as described on the Start Here sheet. Load paper (see a window like this one:
Select EPSON Stylus Photo R280 Series Click here to open your Windows® or Macintosh® computer, and printing directly on an ink jetprintable CD or DVD. Printing...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 8
...EPSON Stylus Photo R280 Series is selected, then click the Preferences or Properties button.
(If you choose the correct paper Type setting for borderless photos...your paper (see a Setup, Printer, or Options button, click ...Photo or Best Photo for pictures)
Select your paper Type
Select your paper Size
Click here for your photo includes a face with an intentional color cast, such as Auto Photo...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 22
... or All Programs, select EPSON, and click EPSON Stylus Photo R280 Series Driver Update. Open your Epson Stylus Photo R280 Series software. Follow the instructions beginning on the control panel to determine which cartridge is receiving a print job, replacing an ink cartridge, charging ink, or cleaning the print head. Check the message that appears on your printer, check the lights on...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 25
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 receipt) and date of purchase ■...
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