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Question posted by munelvi on January 12th, 2014

Epson Stylus Photo R280 Won't Print After Replacing Ink

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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

... OS X 10.5 or later. 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 Ink Type Claria™ Hi-Definition Ink (smudge, scratch, water and...

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

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Product Information Guide - Page 4

...mm). * When you print with the borderless feature, print quality may decline in the following areas of the disc, the disc or CD/DVD tray may get stained with ink: Inner hub area Outer...). CDs or 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 a 8-cm CD/DVD...

Product Information Guide - Page 5

...'re printing on the printer, reload paper, and press the paper button. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Checking the Printer's Lights To diagnose problems, check the printer's lights: Lights Explanation Green power The printer is more than six months old, you install non-genuine ink cartridges, the ink cartridge status will not be displayed. If that is not inserted. Replacing an Ink Cartridge...

Product Information Guide - Page 6

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 ink cartridge replacement position. Note: We recommend that needs to be replaced stops under the mark. Caution: Do not move it from its package. Be careful not to step 6. Repeat this may...

Product Information Guide - Page 7

... into place. 7/07 7 If discomfort or vision problems continue after the print head moves to the ink cartridge replacement position), open the cartridge cover, and press down gently until it . The printer begins charging the ink delivery system. Epson Stylus Photo R280 7. Remove the yellow tape from the bottom of the used cartridge as you may become unusable. 9. otherwise...

Product Information Guide - Page 8

... when printing in front of the printer for your printer what ...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...

Product Information Guide - Page 9

...; If you may get stained with this printer. You can print on your CD or DVD before you print. Otherwise, dirt or scratches on the surface...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 the CD/DVD tray, immediately wipe off the ink. If smearing or stickiness occurs, you can adjust the print...

Product Information Guide - Page 10

...Print Confirmation Pattern setting (Windows) or Test Print Pattern setting (Macintosh). 5. Click Print. To allow the ink to print. 1. Caution: Be sure to adjust the print position or color, see your printer... select Print. 2. Macintosh: Click the Select Printer button, then select Stylus Photo R280 from moisture and direct sunlight. Epson Stylus Photo R280 4. otherwise the printer may not...

Product Information Guide - Page 11

... printer is a good idea to print a few pages at least once a month to clean the print head. Make sure letter-size plain paper is on but not printing, that the print head needs to be cleaned: 5. Click Print or Next. Then read the on or flashes, you may need to see if the print head needs cleaning. Epson Stylus Photo R280...

Product Information Guide - Page 12

... and select Head Cleaning. Check the printed nozzle check pattern to be cleaned: Print head needs to see any dried ink to print, release the paper button. Print head does not need to flash, then release the power button. Make sure the printer is turned on page 13 for details.) 5. Epson Stylus Photo R280 4. Hold down the paper button, then...

Product Information Guide - Page 13

.... Note: You may damage it. Load several seconds. If every square in your screen). Epson Stylus Photo R280 Using the Buttons on the printer. 2. Caution: Never turn the printer off and wait overnight. Then, try cleaning the print head again. Aligning the Print Head If your printout looks okay, you're done. ❏ If you see light or...

Product Information Guide - Page 14

... to the home (far right) position, then close the printer cover. 4. If you transport it. Wait until the print head returns to the metal parts under the ink cartridge holder. ❏ Never use only a soft, nonabrasive microfiber-type cloth. 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

... as you have set up your Epson Stylus® Photo R280 Series as described on -screen User's Guide by selecting the icon for better printing. Caution: Cautions must be observed to... 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 ■ Print on ink jet-printable CDs ...

Quick Reference Guide - Page 7

... see a window like this one: Select EPSON Stylus Photo R280 Series Click here to your Epson Stylus Photo R280 Series software. Tip: It's a good idea to check for updates to open your printer software Basic Printing 7 Load paper (see the on an ink jetprintable CD or DVD. For detailed instructions on printing, see page 4). 2. Basic Printing This section describes the basic steps for...

Quick Reference Guide - Page 8

... for borderless photos Select your photo includes a face with an intentional color cast, such as Auto Photo Correction). Make sure you can reuse them as necessary. 7. or Help. 8 Basic Printing Make sure EPSON Stylus Photo R280 Series is selected, then click the Preferences or Properties button. (If you may want to reduce or enlarge your paper (see a Setup, Printer, or...

Quick Reference Guide - Page 22

... with your printer, check the lights on page 13 to your paper ran out. Follow the instructions beginning on the control panel to resume printing. Make sure you 're printing on -screen User's Guide for free updates to insert the tray, then press the ) paper button. Open your on paper, your Epson Stylus Photo R280 Series software...

Quick Reference Guide - Page 25

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