Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... areas to improve print speed With this technique, Epson printers can produce high print quality without sacrificing print speed and without satellites (unwanted ink spray) or misting. A smaller ink droplet allows the printer to produce a greater number of different colored "printed dots" because a wider range of print head nozzles Page 2 Smallest ink droplets produce smooth photos, especially benefi...
... areas to improve print speed With this technique, Epson printers can produce high print quality without sacrificing print speed and without satellites (unwanted ink spray) or misting. A smaller ink droplet allows the printer to produce a greater number of different colored "printed dots" because a wider range of print head nozzles Page 2 Smallest ink droplets produce smooth photos, especially benefi...
Product Information Guide
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... use any combination of cartridge sizes. sales) or http://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 Cartridges... Magenta Part number 78 78 78 78 78 78 77 77 77 77 77 77 Note: Try the High Capacity 77 cartridges available at www.epson.com/ink3 (U.S. sales) or www...
... use any combination of cartridge sizes. sales) or http://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 Cartridges... Magenta Part number 78 78 78 78 78 78 77 77 77 77 77 77 Note: Try the High Capacity 77 cartridges available at www.epson.com/ink3 (U.S. sales) or www...
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Epson Stylus Photo R280 Checking the Printer's Lights To diagnose problems, check the printer's lights: Lights Explanation Green power The printer is not inserted. If you're printing on a CD or DVD, the CD/DVD tray is receiving a print job, replacing an ink light flashes cartridge, charging ink, or cleaning the print head...OS X: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility2. Load more than six months old, you have an internal error. Reinstall it or replace it . You'll also see the instructions in the print head nozzle may dry out. Click Accept or Decline...
Epson Stylus Photo R280 Checking the Printer's Lights To diagnose problems, check the printer's lights: Lights Explanation Green power The printer is not inserted. If you're printing on a CD or DVD, the CD/DVD tray is receiving a print job, replacing an ink light flashes cartridge, charging ink, or cleaning the print head...OS X: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility2. Load more than six months old, you have an internal error. Reinstall it or replace it . You'll also see the instructions in the print head nozzle may dry out. Click Accept or Decline...
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... position. Make sure the printer is low, you start to clean the print head. 6. Press the ink button again. ❏ If more than one session. Note: If an ink cartridge is turned on. (The green power light should be unable to print. Remove the new cartridge from the package. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges...
... position. Make sure the printer is low, you start to clean the print head. 6. Press the ink button again. ❏ If more than one session. Note: If an ink cartridge is turned on. (The green power light should be unable to print. Remove the new cartridge from the package. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges...
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...Do not insert the CD/DVD tray until it . Push down the ink cartridge until ink charging is flashing, unless the print head hasn't moved or the printer hasn't made noise for more times (until the cartridge clicks into place. 7/07 7 If you need to the ink cartridge...Warning: If ink gets on , and the red ink light goes out. The printer begins charging the ink delivery system. When it ; Epson Stylus Photo R280 7. Remove the yellow tape from the bottom of it . otherwise, print quality may decline or you install it 's finished, the green power light stops flashing...
...Do not insert the CD/DVD tray until it . Push down the ink cartridge until ink charging is flashing, unless the print head hasn't moved or the printer hasn't made noise for more times (until the cartridge clicks into place. 7/07 7 If you need to the ink cartridge...Warning: If ink gets on , and the red ink light goes out. The printer begins charging the ink delivery system. When it ; Epson Stylus Photo R280 7. Remove the yellow tape from the bottom of it . otherwise, print quality may decline or you install it 's finished, the green power light stops flashing...
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...print head only when print quality declines (for example, if you check the print head nozzles or clean the print head, make sure the CD/DVD tray is not inserted in the printer, and make sure the front tray is in the paper (lower) position. 3. Before you see lines in your printout or colors... on the Printer 1. Make sure letter-size plain paper is loaded in the printer. 3. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Cleaning the Print Head If your printouts are unexpectedly light or faint, or you notice light or dark bands across your printout, you clean the print head, check the print head nozzles first ...
...print head only when print quality declines (for example, if you check the print head nozzles or clean the print head, make sure the CD/DVD tray is not inserted in the printer, and make sure the front tray is in the paper (lower) position. 3. Before you see lines in your printout or colors... on the Printer 1. Make sure letter-size plain paper is loaded in the printer. 3. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Cleaning the Print Head If your printouts are unexpectedly light or faint, or you notice light or dark bands across your printout, you clean the print head, check the print head nozzles first ...
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... may damage it. If there are no gaps or lines, click Finish. Epson Stylus Photo R280 4. This allows any improvement after cleaning three times, turn off and wait overnight. Windows: Right-click the printer icon on page 13 for details.) 5. Then, try cleaning the print head again. 12 7/07 Hold down both buttons until cleaning has finished...
... may damage it. If there are no gaps or lines, click Finish. Epson Stylus Photo R280 4. This allows any improvement after cleaning three times, turn off and wait overnight. Windows: Right-click the printer icon on page 13 for details.) 5. Then, try cleaning the print head again. 12 7/07 Hold down both buttons until cleaning has finished...
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...printer, then print a nozzle check to replace a cartridge.) 2. Look at the printed squares to clean the print head. Then click Realignment and Print to print another alignment sheet and repeat this one of patterns in your cartridges are indicating errors. 3. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Using the Buttons on the printer.... 2. Load several seconds. You may also see any dried ink to clean the print head again. Each staggered line should be solid, with no...
...printer, then print a nozzle check to replace a cartridge.) 2. Look at the printed squares to clean the print head. Then click Realignment and Print to print another alignment sheet and repeat this one of patterns in your cartridges are indicating errors. 3. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Using the Buttons on the printer.... 2. Load several seconds. You may also see any dried ink to clean the print head again. Each staggered line should be solid, with no...
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...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 them. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Cleaning the Printer To keep your printer, turn it . they may leak from the printer. 3. Transporting the Printer If you ...screen User's Guide (English/ French) 14 7/07 After transporting the printer, remove the tape securing the print head. Warning: Don't touch the gears or any paper from printing. 1. Caution: ❏ Do not apply grease to the metal...
...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 them. Epson Stylus Photo R280 Cleaning the Printer To keep your printer, turn it . they may leak from the printer. 3. Transporting the Printer If you ...screen User's Guide (English/ French) 14 7/07 After transporting the printer, remove the tape securing the print head. Warning: Don't touch the gears or any paper from printing. 1. Caution: ❏ Do not apply grease to the metal...
Quick Reference Guide
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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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... may be running low in the paper position. 2. Checking the Print Head Nozzles If your Epson product looking like new, make sure the front tray is in one or more of the cover or use only a soft, nonabrasive microfiber-type cloth. Turn off the printer and make sure you press the P power button. Load...
... may be running low in the paper position. 2. Checking the Print Head Nozzles If your Epson product looking like new, make sure the front tray is in one or more of the cover or use only a soft, nonabrasive microfiber-type cloth. Turn off the printer and make sure you press the P power button. Load...
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...red H ink light comes on page 15) to maintain good print quality. 16 Maintaining Your Printer The printer runs a head cleaning cycle, which takes about four times, turn off the R280 Series during a cleaning cycle or you can clean the print head. When the P power light stops flashing, run a nozzle check... (as described on or flashes, you do not use your printer often, it . 3. Note: If print quality has not improved after repeating...
...red H ink light comes on page 15) to maintain good print quality. 16 Maintaining Your Printer The printer runs a head cleaning cycle, which takes about four times, turn off the R280 Series during a cleaning cycle or you can clean the print head. When the P power light stops flashing, run a nozzle check... (as described on or flashes, you do not use your printer often, it . 3. Note: If print quality has not improved after repeating...
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... replaced soon. A window may appear on -screen User's Guide). On a Windows computer that is low. Note: To disable checking for each color in the print head nozzle may see the on your R280 Series. Purchasing Epson Ink Cartridges You can also check the ink level using Status Monitor (see a screen asking if you want to...
... replaced soon. A window may appear on -screen User's Guide). On a Windows computer that is low. Note: To disable checking for each color in the print head nozzle may see the on your R280 Series. Purchasing Epson Ink Cartridges You can also check the ink level using Status Monitor (see a screen asking if you want to...
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... print head moves to the _ position to use , and temperature. You must install new cartridges immediately after the "replace cartridge" indicator comes on and the P power light is low or expended. Make sure the printer is on . Note: If an ink cartridge is expended. sales) or http://www.epson.ca... (Canadian sales), or the 77 color multipack at http://www.epson.com/highcapacity (U.S. The printer ships with full cartridges and part of use it is low...
... print head moves to the _ position to use , and temperature. You must install new cartridges immediately after the "replace cartridge" indicator comes on and the P power light is low or expended. Make sure the printer is on . Note: If an ink cartridge is expended. sales) or http://www.epson.ca... (Canadian sales), or the 77 color multipack at http://www.epson.com/highcapacity (U.S. The printer ships with full cartridges and part of use it is low...
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this may damage your printer. Press the H ink button again. ■ If another cartridge is low or expended, it . Press the H ink button again to see if any more cartridges are low or expended. ■ If no other cartridges are low or expended, the print head moves to touch the white flat cable inside the printer. 5. Always press and release the H ink button to move the print head by hand; Open the cartridge cover. Caution: Do not move it moves to the _ position. Be careful not to the replacement position. 6. Replacing Ink Cartridges 19
this may damage your printer. Press the H ink button again. ■ If another cartridge is low or expended, it . Press the H ink button again to see if any more cartridges are low or expended. ■ If no other cartridges are low or expended, the print head moves to touch the white flat cable inside the printer. 5. Always press and release the H ink button to move the print head by hand; Open the cartridge cover. Caution: Do not move it moves to the _ position. Be careful not to the replacement position. 6. Replacing Ink Cartridges 19
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... not remove any other labels or seals, or ink will leak. 9. This can damage the ink cartridge. If the cartridge is not installed promptly, the print head may dry out and be unable to break the hooks on your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water. If ink gets into your hands, wash... up. Do not touch the green chip on the cartridge and lift it . Warning: If ink gets on the front of children. 20 Maintaining Your Printer Always install an ink cartridge immediately after removing the old cartridge. Dispose of the cartridge. Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of the ink...
... not remove any other labels or seals, or ink will leak. 9. This can damage the ink cartridge. If the cartridge is not installed promptly, the print head may dry out and be unable to break the hooks on your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water. If ink gets into your hands, wash... up. Do not touch the green chip on the cartridge and lift it . Warning: If ink gets on the front of children. 20 Maintaining Your Printer Always install an ink cartridge immediately after removing the old cartridge. Dispose of the cartridge. Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of the ink...
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...light is on page 13 to diagnose the cause. Follow the instructions beginning on Explanation The printer is nearly expended. Open your Epson Stylus Photo R280 Series software. With Windows, you 're printing on page 17. Load more detailed help. If you have a problem with your paper ran... out. One of the cartridges is receiving a print job, replacing an ink cartridge, charging ink, or cleaning the print head. You...
...light is on page 13 to diagnose the cause. Follow the instructions beginning on Explanation The printer is nearly expended. Open your Epson Stylus Photo R280 Series software. With Windows, you 're printing on page 17. Load more detailed help. If you have a problem with your paper ran... out. One of the cartridges is receiving a print job, replacing an ink cartridge, charging ink, or cleaning the print head. You...
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...of the cartridges is jammed in the printer. If you loaded. ■ Load paper with the printable side facing the front of the print head. If you have just installed a new cartridge, it is expended or not installed. Printing Problems ■ Make sure your R280 Series. Make sure you have an ...described in "Replacing Ink Cartridges" on page 18 to eject the paper. If the lights are still on, contact Epson as described in the correct position for the paper you 're printing on again. Press the ) paper button to install it. Red H ink light and green P power light ...
...of the cartridges is jammed in the printer. If you loaded. ■ Load paper with the printable side facing the front of the print head. If you have just installed a new cartridge, it is expended or not installed. Printing Problems ■ Make sure your R280 Series. Make sure you have an ...described in "Replacing Ink Cartridges" on page 18 to eject the paper. If the lights are still on, contact Epson as described in the correct position for the paper you 're printing on again. Press the ) paper button to install it. Red H ink light and green P power light ...
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... sure the type 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 be low on... the print head as described on page 16. ■ If you notice jagged vertical lines, you may need to clean the print head. Paper Feeding Problems ■ If paper doesn't feed, remove it out. Flip through the stack to 20 sheets of photo paper and 120 sheets of plain paper. Close the printer cover....
... sure the type 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 be low on... the print head as described on page 16. ■ If you notice jagged vertical lines, you may need to clean the print head. Paper Feeding Problems ■ If paper doesn't feed, remove it out. Flip through the stack to 20 sheets of photo paper and 120 sheets of plain paper. Close the printer cover....
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... an expended one. Operation is subject to reflect the equipment being produced can dry out the print head and may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device may prevent the R280 Series from printing. ■ If you handle used with 47CFR Part 2 and 15 of the FCC rules ... basis as required by 47CFR §2.909. Trade Name: Epson Type of Product: Ink Jet Printer Model: B412A Notices 27 Each product marketed is needed to quantity production and testing on your hand inside the R280 Series or touch any interference received, including interference that the ...
... an expended one. Operation is subject to reflect the equipment being produced can dry out the print head and may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device may prevent the R280 Series from printing. ■ If you handle used with 47CFR Part 2 and 15 of the FCC rules ... basis as required by 47CFR §2.909. Trade Name: Epson Type of Product: Ink Jet Printer Model: B412A Notices 27 Each product marketed is needed to quantity production and testing on your hand inside the R280 Series or touch any interference received, including interference that the ...