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Question posted by Bhakka on May 2nd, 2014

Which Printer Cartridge For Epson R280 77 Or 78

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Product Brochure - Page 1

...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 78 Light Magenta ink cartridge 78 Multi-pack (5 colors) 77 High-capacity multi-pack...

Product Brochure - Page 2

...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 40.9" x 86.0" (W x D x H) Number of Seiko Epson Corporation. CPD-24545 8/07 PDF plain paper, bond paper, air mail Input Paper Capacity 120 sheets plain paper 20 sheets Premium Photo Paper Glossy Ink Cartridges Recommended Ink Cartridges2 77 / 78 Black 77 / 78 Cyan 77 / 78...

Product Information Guide - Page 1

...-7766). 7/07 1 You can still use any combination of cartridge sizes. You may use a regular capacity magenta cartridge (78). You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper from an Epson authorized reseller. 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...

Product Information Guide - Page 3

Epson Stylus Photo R280 Printer Specifications Printing Epson MicroPiezo® head with DX5™ variable droplets Mechanical Paper feed Paper path Sheet feeder capacity Dimensions Storage Printing Weight Friction Sheet feeder, top entry 120 sheets of use, and temperature. Cartridge yields vary considerably based on images printed, print settings, paper type, frequency of 20 lb (75 g/...

Product Information Guide - Page 4

... Outer periphery area 18 to 42 mm 117 to 120 mm for a 12-cm CD/DVD 77 to 80 mm for plain bond paper) A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches) A6 (4.1 ...Epson Stylus Photo R280 Paper Single sheets Size Paper type Thickness Weight (for a 8-cm CD/DVD 4 7/07 B-R The minimum right margin is 0.12 inches (3.0 mm). D-L The minimum left margin is 0.12 inches (3.0 mm). E The minimum bottom margin is 0.78...

Product Information Guide - Page 5

...replace it . Checking the Ink Supply Note: Epson cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of the cartridges is on again. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Checking the Printer's Lights To diagnose problems, check the printer's lights: Lights Explanation Green power The printer is broken, incompatible, or improperly installed, the ink cartridge status will not be accurately displayed. Red...

Product Information Guide - Page 6

...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 position. Make sure the printer is low or expended, the print head moves directly to maintain reliability. 1. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Be sure you have...

Product Information Guide - Page 7

... it . Do not remove the transparent seal from the bottom of the ink cartridge. Don't take the cartridge out of the cartridge; Close the printer cover and press the ink button. Note: If the red ink light flashes after a thorough flushing, see a doctor immediately. 12. Epson Stylus Photo R280 7. Remove the yellow tape from the bottom of the...

Product Information Guide - Page 9

... area: 18 to 42 mm ❏ Outer periphery area: 117 to 120 mm (12-cm CD/DVD), 77 to 80 mm (8-cm CD/DVD) 7/07 9 Note: If you dry them for the CD or DVD ...tray may get stained with this printer. The Epson Print CD software makes it easy to print customized text, graphics, and photos directly on any ink jet-printable CD or DVD. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Printing on CDs and DVDs You...

Product Information Guide - Page 11

... not on , you need to replace a cartridge.) 2. Caution: If you don't use your printer often it only if quality declines. Select SPR280 Series in the printer. 3. You see a screen like the following: 4. Then read the on but not printing, that the print head needs to be cleaned: 5. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Cleaning the Print Head If your...

Product Information Guide - Page 12

...next section to print, release the paper button. Make sure the printer is turned on , you don't see any dried ink to replace a cartridge.) 2. Cleaning takes several seconds. You may damage it. Do ... stops flashing, make sure paper is in the printer list, click OK, and select Head Cleaning. 3. Epson Stylus Photo R280 4. Print head does not need to be cleaned: 6. Click Start or Next.

Product Information Guide - Page 13

...in your printouts if your cartridges are indicating errors. 3. Make sure none of patterns in progress. Look at the printed squares to clean the print head. The printer runs a head cleaning cycle... and the red ink light is off and wait overnight. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Using the Buttons on the printer. 2. Make sure the printer is turned on the screen. Then click Realignment and Print ...

Product Information Guide - Page 14

...❏ Don't get water on the printer. Leave the ink cartridges installed. they may jam inside the printer. 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 Guide Rapide (French) Epson Stylus Photo R280 CD-ROM with special paper; Secure...

Quick Reference Guide - Page 7

... You see a window like this one: Select EPSON Stylus Photo R280 Series Click here to open your Epson Stylus Photo R280 Series software. Load paper (see the on-screen ...ve installed your printer software and connected the printer to your printer software Basic Printing 7 Printing in a printing program. 3. Basic Printing This section describes the basic steps for printing a photo or document ...

Quick Reference Guide - Page 8

... effect and uses a sophisticated face recognition technology to retain the special color effects. 6. For more information about print settings, or instructions on the next screen.) 5. Note: For more printing options, click the Advanced tab. or Help. 8 Basic Printing Make sure EPSON Stylus Photo R280 Series is selected, then click the Preferences or Properties button. (If...

Quick Reference Guide - Page 11

... When you 're using OS X 10.2.x, click the Print Center icon instead, then double-click Stylus Photo R280 in your desktop. This tells the R280 Series what you're printing on the bottom of your print job, click the printer icon when it appears in the dock on , so the ink coverage can be adjusted...

Quick Reference Guide - Page 17

... H ink light starts flashing, one , call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). You can also purchase supplies from Epson, see the on -screen User's Guide. Color Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Light Cyan Light Magenta Standard capacity High capacity part number part number 78 77 78 77 78 77 78 77 78 77 78 77 Checking the Ink Cartridge Status 17 Click Accept or Decline to print...

Quick Reference Guide - Page 18

... User's Guide. 18 Maintaining Your Printer Cartridges are ready to indicate which cartridge is in the cartridge after removing the old ones. sales) or http://www.epson.ca (Canadian sales), or the 77 color multipack at http://www.epson.com/highcapacity (U.S. Replacing Ink Cartridges Make sure you have a new ink cartridge before you use up a cartridge within six months of use...

Quick Reference Guide - Page 22

... on -screen User's Guide for basic troubleshooting suggestions, or see your printer, check the lights on the control panel to resume printing. With Windows, you can also click Start or , select Programs or All Programs, select EPSON, and click EPSON Stylus Photo R280 Series Driver Update. You can select Driver Update on paper, your on a CD...

Quick Reference Guide - Page 29

.... This warranty does not cover any color change or fading of prints or reimbursement of original purchase. Epson is being repaired, Epson will direct you must provide proof of...defective unit, Epson will not exceed the original retail selling price of the printer or a part, the item replaced becomes Epson property. This warranty does not cover ribbons, ink cartridges or third ...