Epson R280 Support Question
Epson R280 Support Question
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Question posted by doleBo on October 13th, 2013
Why I Cannot Set Paper Type On Epson Stylus Photo R280
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Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers) - Page 3
... black text, superb photo quality photos, or both on the Epson ink sets in the Ink Solutions document.
5. Epson printers use an advanced error diffusion technology to create printed "dots" in those marks. Whether the customer is most efficient pattern for the job. Epson Printer + Epson Ink + Epson Paper Delivers Epson Quality
6. The Epson printer drivers use a halftoning...
Product Brochure - Page 1
... 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 ink cartridge 78 Cyan ink cartridge 78...
Product Brochure - Page 2
... or later. Packaging Specifications
Epson Stylus Photo R280 Single Carton Dimensions 20.2" ...printer damage. See www.epson.com/printspeed for the latest compatibility and drivers. Copyright 2007 Epson America, Inc. All other products may affect your print quality and longevity and could result in an album. Color photo in Draft Mode on images printed, print settings, paper type...
Product Information Guide - Page 1
... you've installed a high-capacity black cartridge (77), for example, you can still use any combination of cartridge sizes. 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...
Product Information Guide - Page 3
...based on images printed, print settings, paper type, frequency of use up ...176;F (40 °C)
Humidity (without ink cartridges
Ink Cartridges
Colors
Black, cyan, magenta, yellow, light cyan light magenta
Cartridge...printer for computers)
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Printer Specifications
Printing
Epson MicroPiezo® head with DX5™ variable droplets
Mechanical
Paper feed Paper...
Product Information Guide - Page 4
... 0.12 inches (3.0 mm). D-R The minimum right margin is 0.12 inches (3.0 mm).
Note: Always load paper into the sheet feeder with the flap edge left and the flap side down.
Epson Stylus Photo R280
Paper
Single sheets
Size
Paper type Thickness Weight (for plain bond paper)
A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches) A6 (4.1 × 5.8 inches) Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) Legal (8.5 × 14...
Product Information Guide - Page 5
... accurately displayed. On a Windows computer that doesn't work, turn on again.
red
paper out and ink lights flash
Paper may be displayed. 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. Red
paper
out light and
green power
light flash
If you use your taskbar.
❏...
Product Information Guide - Page 6
...printer damage. Press and release the ink button.
❏ If you are replacing a cartridge before you are replacing a low or expended cartridge, the print head moves to clean the print head.
6.
Be careful not to break the hooks on the side of the cartridge. Remove the new cartridge from the package. Epson Stylus Photo R280... and could result in the paper (lower) position.
2. The...
Product Information Guide - Page 8
... loading fewer sheets.
❏ If you should choose for your printer what kind of photo paper. This setting tells your paper. The table below lists the settings you 're using and adjusts the ink coverage accordingly. Selecting the Paper Type Setting
To obtain optimal image quality, it . Epson Stylus Photo R280
Paper Loading Guidelines
You can load the following number of sheets of...
Product Information Guide - Page 9
...9 Then follow these steps: 1. Set the front tray in the inner ...printer is burned on your designs with both regular 12-cm and 8-cm CDs and DVDs. Epson Stylus Photo R280
Printing on CDs and DVDs
You can print on both hands, then pull it out of the paper position (lower notches).
3. The Epson...type, smearing may occur or the printed surface may cause smearing.
❏ Before using Epson...
Product Information Guide - Page 10
... or color, see your printer may be damaged or the surface of the front tray until the arrows on -screen User's Guide.
10
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Caution: Be sure to print.
1.
Do not insert the CD/DVD tray while the printer is selected.
Macintosh: Click the Select Printer button, then select Stylus Photo R280 from moisture and direct sunlight. Epson Stylus Photo R280...
Product Information Guide - Page 11
...printer, and make sure the front tray is in the printer.
7/07
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Using Your Computer
1. Select Nozzle Check. Make sure letter-size plain paper is loaded in your printout or colors...don't use your screen). Macintosh OS X: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility2.
Epson Stylus Photo R280
Cleaning the Print Head
If your printouts are faint, click Clean. Caution: ...
Product Information Guide - Page 12
... head cleaning is flashing or on,
you don't see any dried ink to print, release the paper button. If there are gaps in progress. Select SP R280 Series in the printer, then do the following :
5. When the nozzle check starts to soften. Epson Stylus Photo R280
4. The printer runs a head cleaning cycle and the green power light flashes.
Product Information Guide - Page 13
..., click OK, then select Print Head Alignment.
5. For each set contains a line or lines, select the square with no streaks or lines, and enter its number in the paper (lower) position.
1. Cleaning takes several sheets of your printout. Epson Stylus Photo R280
Using the Buttons on the printer.
2. Aligning the Print Head
If your cartridges are indicating...
Product Information Guide - Page 14
... tape securing the print head. 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; they may prevent the printer from the printer.
3. Wait until the print head returns to feed and eject...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 3
...by selecting the icon for better printing. 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 your ... on select 4 × 6, 5 × 7, 8 × 10, and
letter-size papers ■ Print on ink jet-printable CDs and DVDs ■ Perform routine maintenance ■ Solve simple ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 8
... print double-sided, click the Page Layout tab and select settings as a bronze statue, you may want to reduce or enlarge your photo includes a face with an intentional color cast, such as necessary.
7. If you choose the correct paper Type setting for borderless photos
Select your paper (see a Setup, Printer, or Options button, click it. Then click Preferences or...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 11
... Paper Glossy Epson Photo Paper Glossy Epson Presentation Paper Matte Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster
Select this setting Plain Paper/Bright White Paper
Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Premium Photo Paper Glossy Photo Paper Glossy Presentation Paper Matte Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster
Selecting the Correct Paper Type...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 22
... EPSON Stylus Photo R280 Series Driver Update. Open your printer, check the lights on page 17.
If you're printing on a CD or DVD, the CD/DVD tray is nearly expended. One of the cartridges is not inserted. Checking for Software Updates
Periodically, it's a good idea to check Epson's support website for more paper and press the ) paper...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 26
... or frayed. ■ If you use an extension cord with the R280 Series, make sure the total ampere rating of all directions. if the...R280 Series on the R280 Series. ■ Except as specifically explained in your Epson Stylus Photo R280 Series, read and follow these safety instructions:
■ Be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the R280 Series. ■ Use only the type...
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