Epson R280 Support Question
Epson R280 Support Question
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Question posted by nateddi on October 2nd, 2013
Epson Stylus Photo R280 Won't Print Black
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Product Brochure - Page 1
... Print on popular paper sizes and finishes with richness, depth and clarity - 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...
Product Brochure - Page 2
... album storage
Minimum Ink Droplet Size 1.5 picoliters
Maximum Resolution 5760 x 1440 optimized dpi
Print Speeds** Black text up to 37 ppm Color text up to change without notice. Epson does not guarantee the longevity of Epson America, Inc. 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...
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
...printed, print settings, paper type, frequency of use of other products may affect your print quality and could result in the cartridge after approximately 3 hours at 104 °F (40 °C)
Humidity (without ink cartridges
Ink Cartridges
Colors
Black...printing results, use genuine Epson cartridges and do not refill them.
Epson Stylus Photo R280
Printer Specifications
Printing
Epson ...
Product Information Guide - Page 4
...printing large jobs using the borderless setting, print a single sheet to a higher grade paper. Load envelopes with the flap edge left margin is 0.12 inches (3.0 mm). E The minimum bottom margin is 0.20 inches (5.0 mm). D-R The minimum right margin is 0.12 inches (3.0 mm). Epson Stylus Photo R280...
Plain bond paper or special paper distributed by Epson
0.003 to 0.004 inch (0.08 to 0.11...
Product Information Guide - Page 5
... the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility2. Select SP R280 Series in your screen when you print telling you may appear on your on a CD or DVD, the CD/DVD tray has not ejected. 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. Pull out the...
Product Information Guide - Page 6
... an ink cartridge immediately after removing the old cartridge. The use genuine Epson cartridges and do not refill them.
Make sure the printer is turned on. (The green power light should be unable to print.
This can damage the ink cartridge.
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Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges
Be sure you have a new ink...
Product Information Guide - Page 7
... yellow tape, take the cartridge apart or try to print. Caution: Never turn off the printer while the green power light is complete. Lower the new ink cartridge into place.
10.
Warning: If ink gets on your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water.
Epson Stylus Photo R280
7.
Do not remove or tear the label on , and...
Product Information Guide - Page 8
...the printer for your paper. You can load up to 120 sheets 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...
Product Information Guide - Page 9
... are printing on;
Epson Stylus Photo R280
Printing on CDs and DVDs
You can print on both hands, then pull it has dried. Guidelines for Printing on CDs and DVDs
❏ Make sure the data, music, or video is burned on your CD or DVD type, smearing may occur or the printed surface may get stained with this printer. Make...
Product Information Guide - Page 10
... or DVD and adapter lie flat on the Printer Software CD-ROM) to adjust the print position or color, see your printer may be damaged or the surface of the ... the printer may become dirty or scratched. otherwise, your on the tray first, then place the CD or DVD inside the adapter.
Windows: Make sure EPSON Stylus Photo R280 Series is printing; Epson Stylus Photo R280
4.
To print on ...
Product Information Guide - Page 11
... loaded 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). You can clean the print head using the ink button on the printer or using your computer. Macintosh OS X: Open...
Product Information Guide - Page 12
...cleaning the print head again.
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4.
Print head ...does not need to flash, then release the power button. If there are gaps or lines, or the test patterns are no gaps or lines, the print head does not need to be cleaned:
Print head needs to print, release the paper button. You may damage it.
Make sure the printer...
Product Information Guide - Page 13
... it.
Aligning the Print Head
If your printout. Epson Stylus Photo R280
Using the Buttons on page 11 for approximately 3 seconds. Make sure the printer is in each set is in the printer, then print a nozzle check to align the print head. See "Checking the Print Head Nozzles" on the Printer
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Click Finish to clean the print head again. The printer runs a head...
Product Information Guide - Page 14
...printer and unplug its attachments in print quality, clean the print head; Then plug in its best, you should clean it as a writing surface.
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 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
...updates to open your Epson Stylus Photo R280 Series software.
Printing in a printing program. 3. Load paper (see the on printing, see page 4). 2. Open a photo or document in Windows
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For detailed instructions on -screen User's Guide. You 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...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 8
... enlarge your paper (see a Setup, Printer, or Options button, click it. For more information about print settings, or instructions on the next screen.)
5. Make sure EPSON Stylus Photo R280 Series is selected, then click the Preferences or Properties button.
(If you may want to turn off PhotoEnhance to retain the special color effects.
6. On the Main tab...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 22
...instructions in the printer settings window. Check the message that appears on your printer, check the ...print job, replacing an ink cartridge, charging ink, or cleaning the print head. If 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 're printing on paper, your Epson Stylus Photo R280...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 25
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Friday. You can download drivers and documentation, get FAQs and troubleshooting advice, or e-mail Epson with your product for solutions to a Support Representative Before you call Epson 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...
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