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...the print head. If you 're printing on your taskbar. ❏ Macintosh OS X: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility2. Make sure you which cartridge is receiving a print job, replacing an ink light flashes cartridge, charging ink, or cleaning the print head.... cartridge status will not be able to resume printing. Green power light is not inserted. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Checking the Printer's Lights To diagnose problems, check the printer's lights: Lights Explanation Green power The printer is nearly expended or follow the instructions in...
...the print head. If you 're printing on your taskbar. ❏ Macintosh OS X: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility2. Make sure you which cartridge is receiving a print job, replacing an ink light flashes cartridge, charging ink, or cleaning the print head.... cartridge status will not be able to resume printing. Green power light is not inserted. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Checking the Printer's Lights To diagnose problems, check the printer's lights: Lights Explanation Green power The printer is nearly expended or follow the instructions in...
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... may continue to use of other products may damage your print quality and could result in the paper (lower) position. 2. Once you start to clean the print head. 6. Caution: Leave the expended cartridge installed until it is in printer damage. Caution: Be careful not to break the hooks on... printer. Do not touch the green IC chip on the front of the cartridge. Press the ink button again. ❏ If more than one session. 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 ...
... may continue to use of other products may damage your print quality and could result in the paper (lower) position. 2. Once you start to clean the print head. 6. Caution: Leave the expended cartridge installed until it is in printer damage. Caution: Be careful not to break the hooks on... printer. Do not touch the green IC chip on the front of the cartridge. Press the ink button again. ❏ If more than one session. 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 ...
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...in your printout or colors are unexpectedly light or faint, or you notice light or dark bands across your printout, you need to be cleaned: Print head needs to replace a cartridge.) 2. You can clean the print head using the ink button on the printer or using your ... 4. You can also run a nozzle check to maintain good print quality. This saves ink. Before you don't use your printer often it only if quality declines. Select Nozzle Check. Click Print or Next. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Cleaning the Print Head If your printouts are incorrect or missing). Using Your Computer 1. ...
...in your printout or colors are unexpectedly light or faint, or you notice light or dark bands across your printout, you need to be cleaned: Print head needs to replace a cartridge.) 2. You can clean the print head using the ink button on the printer or using your ... 4. You can also run a nozzle check to maintain good print quality. This saves ink. Before you don't use your printer often it only if quality declines. Select Nozzle Check. Click Print or Next. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Cleaning the Print Head If your printouts are incorrect or missing). Using Your Computer 1. ...
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Epson Stylus Photo R280 4. Hold down both buttons until cleaning has finished. 4. Running the Head Cleaning Utility Using Your Computer 1. Windows: Right-click the printer icon on page 13 for details.) 5. Select SP R280 Series in the next section to replace a cartridge.) 2. The nozzle check pattern is in the printer, then do the following : 5. If you need to clean the nozzles. Hold...
Epson Stylus Photo R280 4. Hold down both buttons until cleaning has finished. 4. Running the Head Cleaning Utility Using Your Computer 1. Windows: Right-click the printer icon on page 13 for details.) 5. Select SP R280 Series in the next section to replace a cartridge.) 2. The nozzle check pattern is in the printer, then do the following : 5. If you need to clean the nozzles. Hold...
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... clean the print head again. Turn on the Printer 1. Look at the printed squares to replace a cartridge.) 2. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Using the Buttons on the printer. 2. Cleaning takes several sheets of the lights are low on page 11 for approximately 3 seconds. This allows any improvement after cleaning three times, turn off the printer while head cleaning is in the printer list, click OK, then select Print Head...
... clean the print head again. Turn on the Printer 1. Look at the printed squares to replace a cartridge.) 2. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Using the Buttons on the printer. 2. Cleaning takes several sheets of the lights are low on page 11 for approximately 3 seconds. This allows any improvement after cleaning three times, turn off the printer while head cleaning is in the printer list, click OK, then select Print Head...
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... (English) Epson Stylus Photo R280 Guide Rapide (French) Epson Stylus Photo R280 CD-ROM with tape, as shown below, then close the printer cover. 2. Tip: To keep your printer, you need to clean the cover, use it for cleaning; Warning: Don't touch the gears or any paper from printing. 1. Leave the ink cartridges installed. After transporting the printer, remove the tape securing the print head. If...
... (English) Epson Stylus Photo R280 Guide Rapide (French) Epson Stylus Photo R280 CD-ROM with tape, as shown below, then close the printer cover. 2. Tip: To keep your printer, you need to clean the cover, use it for cleaning; Warning: Don't touch the gears or any paper from printing. 1. Leave the ink cartridges installed. After transporting the printer, remove the tape securing the print head. If...
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Contents Introduction 3 Loading Paper 4 Using Special Papers 5 Basic Printing 7 Printing in Windows 7 Printing with a Macintosh 9 Selecting the Correct Paper Type 11 Printing Borderless Photos 12 Printing on CDs and DVDs 13 Maintaining Your Printer 15 Checking the Print Head Nozzles 15 Cleaning the Print Head 16 Checking the Ink Cartridge Status 17 Purchasing Epson Ink Cartridges 17 Replacing Ink Cartridges 18 Solving Problems 22 Checking for Software Updates 22 Error Indicators 22 Problems and Solutions 23 Where To Get Help 25 Notices 26 2 Contents
Contents Introduction 3 Loading Paper 4 Using Special Papers 5 Basic Printing 7 Printing in Windows 7 Printing with a Macintosh 9 Selecting the Correct Paper Type 11 Printing Borderless Photos 12 Printing on CDs and DVDs 13 Maintaining Your Printer 15 Checking the Print Head Nozzles 15 Cleaning the Print Head 16 Checking the Ink Cartridge Status 17 Purchasing Epson Ink Cartridges 17 Replacing Ink Cartridges 18 Solving Problems 22 Checking for Software Updates 22 Error Indicators 22 Problems and Solutions 23 Where To Get Help 25 Notices 26 2 Contents
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...as a writing surface. Check the nozzle check pattern that prints to see page 16). Maintaining Your Printer Follow the instructions in the sheet feeder. 3. Load letter-size paper in this chapter for checking and cleaning the print head nozzles and replacing ink cartridges. Tip: To keep your ...gaps in them, some of the ink cartridges. Checking the Print Head Nozzles If your Epson product looking like new, make sure the front tray is faint, clean the print head (see if there are clean Nozzles need to check the print head nozzles. 1. When the nozzle check pattern starts to flash...
...as a writing surface. Check the nozzle check pattern that prints to see page 16). Maintaining Your Printer Follow the instructions in the sheet feeder. 3. Load letter-size paper in this chapter for checking and cleaning the print head nozzles and replacing ink cartridges. Tip: To keep your ...gaps in them, some of the ink cartridges. Checking the Print Head Nozzles If your Epson product looking like new, make sure the front tray is faint, clean the print head (see if there are clean Nozzles need to check the print head nozzles. 1. When the nozzle check pattern starts to flash...
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... about one minute. Note: If print quality has not improved after repeating this case, replace the appropriate ink cartridge first (see page 18). 1. Make sure the printer is on and the H ink light is clean. 4. The printer runs a head cleaning cycle, which takes about four times, turn off the R280 Series during a cleaning cycle or you do not...
... about one minute. Note: If print quality has not improved after repeating this case, replace the appropriate ink cartridge first (see page 18). 1. Make sure the printer is on and the H ink light is clean. 4. The printer runs a head cleaning cycle, which takes about four times, turn off the R280 Series during a cleaning cycle or you do not...
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... in the printer settings window. Open your Epson Stylus Photo R280 Series software. Checking for Software Updates Periodically, it's a good idea to check Epson's support website for basic troubleshooting suggestions, or see your printer, check the lights on the control panel to determine which cartridge is receiving a print job, replacing an ink cartridge, charging ink, or cleaning the print head. Solving...
... in the printer settings window. Open your Epson Stylus Photo R280 Series software. Checking for Software Updates Periodically, it's a good idea to check Epson's support website for basic troubleshooting suggestions, or see your printer, check the lights on the control panel to determine which cartridge is receiving a print job, replacing an ink cartridge, charging ink, or cleaning the print head. Solving...
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... the print head. Print Quality Problems If you may need to 20 sheets of photo paper and 120 sheets of paper you loaded matches the paper size and paper type settings in your printer software (see page 11). ■ For the best print quality, use Epson papers ...(see page 5) and genuine Epson ink cartridges (see page 18 for instructions. ■ The ink cartridges may need to clean the print head...
... the print head. Print Quality Problems If you may need to 20 sheets of photo paper and 120 sheets of paper you loaded matches the paper size and paper type settings in your printer software (see page 11). ■ For the best print quality, use Epson papers ...(see page 5) and genuine Epson ink cartridges (see page 18 for instructions. ■ The ink cartridges may need to clean the print head...