Epson R280 Support Question
Epson R280 Support Question
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Question posted by ewebr on February 5th, 2014
Epson Stylus Photo R280 Won't Print
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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...
Product Brochure - Page 2
... are trademarks of use genuine Epson ink cartridges. Epson R280 Ultra Hi-Definition Photo Printer Specifications
Printer Specifications Printing Technology Advanced MicroPiezo® 6-color ink jet printing with advanced face detection*
Direct CD/DVD Printing Ink jet printable CDs and DVDs
Supported Digital Camera Technologies Exif Print, Epson PRINT Image Matching®
Image Enhancement...
Product Information Guide - Page 1
... may use a regular capacity magenta cartridge (78). sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). Printer 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...
Product Information Guide - Page 3
... (25 °C). Epson Stylus Photo R280
Printer Specifications
Printing
Epson MicroPiezo® head with DX5™ variable droplets
Mechanical
Paper...printed, print settings, paper type, frequency 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...
Product Information Guide - Page 4
...mm). B-R The minimum right margin is 0.78 inches (20.0 mm).
* When you print with the short edge first. Epson Stylus Photo R280
Paper
Single sheets
Size
Paper type Thickness Weight (for plain bond paper)
A4 (8.3 ×...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...
Product Information Guide - Page 5
....
You'll also see a message on your printer as described in the next section to
resume printing. Note: To disable checking for the client. If any of the cartridges is low. Epson Stylus Photo R280
Checking the Printer's Lights
To diagnose problems, check the printer's lights:
Lights
Explanation
Green power The printer is expended, even if other foreign objects...
Product Information Guide - Page 6
..., or the ink remaining in printer damage. Caution: Be careful not to step 6. Repeat this may dry out and be on the front of the cartridge. 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...
Product Information Guide - Page 7
... flashes and the printer makes noise. otherwise, print quality may not ...printer and dispose of the printer, remove the yellow tape, and then reinstall it properly. Press the ink button two or more times (until the print head moves to print.
Do not remove or tear the label on , and the red ink light goes out. Close the printer cover and press the ink button.
Epson Stylus Photo R280...
Product Information Guide - Page 8
...7/07
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 Epson Premium...
Product Information Guide - Page 9
... may be sticky even after it easy to import your own photos, add text, and modify your designs with this printer. Note: If you print in the CD/DVD position (upper notches).
Open the front ... you are printing on . 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 your CD or DVD before you print. Set the...
Product Information Guide - Page 10
... you position the CD or DVD, make sure that the CD or DVD and adapter lie flat on the Printer Software CD-ROM) to dry, wait at a time.
Windows: Make sure EPSON Stylus Photo R280 Series is printing;
Keep printed discs away from the printer list and click OK.
3. If you select CD/DVD Premium Surface as this...
Product Information Guide - Page 11
... or colors are unexpectedly light or faint, or you notice light or dark bands across your printout, you don't use your printer often it only if quality declines.
Caution: If you may need to see if the print head needs cleaning. The nozzle check pattern prints:
Print head does not need
to clean the print head. Epson Stylus Photo R280...
Product Information Guide - Page 12
... no gaps or lines, click Finish. If there are gaps or lines, or the test patterns are faint, click Clean to replace a cartridge.) 2.
Epson Stylus Photo R280
4. Make sure the printer is printed. (See "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern" on your taskbar
and select Head Cleaning.
This allows any improvement after cleaning three times, turn off...
Product Information Guide - Page 13
... of your printout.
Look at the printed squares to soften. Do one in the printer list, click OK, then select Print Head Alignment.
5. You may need to clean the print head. Select Print Head Alignment.
❏ Macintosh: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility2.
Epson Stylus Photo R280
Using the Buttons on the Printer
1.
Do not insert the CD/DVD...
Product Information Guide - Page 14
...from printing.
1. Remove any other parts inside the printer.
1. Repack the printer and its power cord. Keep the printer level as you don't place anything on , and test it upside down the paper support extension and close the printer cover.
4. Related Documentation
CPD-23761 CPD-23763 CPD-23764 CPD-23765
Epson Stylus Photo R280 Start Here (English/French)
Epson Stylus Photo R280...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 3
...; 10, and
letter-size papers ■ Print on ink jet-printable CDs and DVDs ■ Perform routine maintenance ■ Solve simple problems For additional instructions, see the on your desktop.
Introduction 3 Introduction
After you have set up your Epson Stylus® Photo R280 Series as you read your R280 Series instructions:
Warning: Warnings must be followed...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 7
... the File menu and select Print. Tip: It's a good idea to check for updates to your printer software
Basic Printing 7 See "Checking for Software Updates" on -screen User's Guide. Open a photo or document in Windows
1. Basic Printing
This section describes the basic steps for printing a photo or document stored on your Epson Stylus Photo R280 Series software. For detailed instructions...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 8
..., Printer, or Options button, click it.
Then click Preferences or Properties on saving them later, click ? If your printout or print double-sided, click the Page Layout tab and select settings as a group so you see page 11). For more information about print settings, or instructions on the next screen.)
5. Make sure EPSON Stylus Photo R280 Series...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 22
... cartridge, charging ink, or cleaning the print head. Make sure you 're printing on paper, your screen to determine which cartridge is nearly expended or follow the instructions in the printer settings window. You can also click Start or , select Programs or All Programs, select EPSON, and click EPSON Stylus Photo R280 Series Driver Update. You can also...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 25
... 25
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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