Epson R280 Support Question
Epson R280 Support Question
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Question posted by amAsif1 on November 22nd, 2013
How To Clean Epson R280 Print Head
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Answer #1: Posted by DreadPirateRoberts on January 13th, 2014 7:57 AM
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This will walk you through cleaning
http://files.support.epson.com/htmldocs/pho22_/pho22_rf/maint_2.htm
Related Epson R280 Manual Pages
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers) - Page 2
..., and no heat is ejected through the nozzle.
1. Epson MicroPiezo Technology: Epson Micro Piezo print heads use high-precision mechanical pumps to deflect inward, projecting ink through the nozzle. Also, Epson's variable ink droplet sizes and high resolutions combine to improve color ranges and accuracy because Epson printers can use Variable Size Droplet Technology, where the...
Product Brochure - Page 1
...; Print images and text directly onto ink jet printable CDs and DVDs • Replace only the color that you need with six individual ink cartridges • Create high quality photos and documents, right from your photos to Epson -
the overwhelming brand of choice among professional photographers. right
at home. SALES GUIDE
Ultra Hi-Definition
R280 Photo Printer
Photos | CDs...
Product Brochure - Page 2
...Packaging Specifications
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 prints on specialty media, stored in an album. Epson R280 Ultra Hi-Definition Photo Printer Specifications
Printer Specifications Printing Technology Advanced MicroPiezo® 6-color ink jet printing with DX5...
Product Information Guide - Page 1
...), 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 button
Paper/Cancel button
Accessories
Ink Cartridges
Cartridge Black...
Product Information Guide - Page 3
...
* Check the label on the back of the printer for computers)
7/07
3
Epson Stylus Photo R280
Printer Specifications
Printing
Epson MicroPiezo® head with DX5™ variable droplets
Mechanical
Paper feed Paper path ... inches (288 mm) 11.9 lb (5.4 kg) without ink cartridges
Ink Cartridges
Colors
Black, cyan, magenta, yellow, light cyan light magenta
Cartridge life
Within 6 ...
Product Information Guide - Page 5
...,
including any of the print head.
Checking the Ink Supply
Note: Epson cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of the following:
❏ Windows: Double-click the printer icon on -screen User's Guide. Epson Stylus Photo R280
Checking the Printer's Lights
To diagnose problems, check the printer's lights:
Lights
Explanation
Green power The printer is off.
Red
paper
out...
Product Information Guide - Page 6
.... Once you start to clean the print head.
6. Do not open the printer cover.
3. Caution: Do not move it from its package. Be careful not to step 6. Open the cartridge cover.
❏ If you are ready to install the ink. Skip to touch the white flat cable inside the printer.
4.
Epson Stylus Photo R280
Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges...
Product Information Guide - Page 7
...cover, and press down gently until ink charging is flashing, unless the print head hasn't moved or the printer hasn't made noise for more than 5 minutes. Caution: You must...printer and dispose of the ink cartridge. Do not remove the transparent seal from the bottom of it . If discomfort or vision problems continue after the print head moves to refill it properly.
Epson Stylus Photo R280...
Product Information Guide - Page 10
....
Epson Stylus Photo R280
4.
See your design and loaded a CD or DVD, you 're done printing on the Printer Software CD-ROM) to create and print a design with this may become dirty or scratched. If you can use another CD/DVD tray, there may be performed properly. Be sure to adjust the print position or color, see your printer may...
Product Information Guide - Page 11
... tray is turned on but not printing, that the print head needs to replace a cartridge.)
2. This saves ink.
Make sure the printer is in the printer.
3. Macintosh OS X: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility2. Make sure letter-size plain paper is loaded in the paper (lower) position. Epson Stylus Photo R280
Cleaning the Print Head
If your printouts are faint...
Product Information Guide - Page 12
..., click OK, and select Head Cleaning.
3.
Epson Stylus Photo R280
4. Hold down both buttons until cleaning has finished.
4. Click Start or Next. Caution: Never turn the printer off the printer while head cleaning is flashing or on your taskbar
and select Head Cleaning.
If you need to be cleaned:
Print head needs to clean the print head again. This allows any improvement...
Product Information Guide - Page 13
....
❏ If you see light or dark lines, you don't see lines in the printer list, click OK, then select Print Head Alignment.
5. Epson Stylus Photo R280
Using the Buttons on the printer.
2. Hold down the ink button on ink or you printed. Then, try cleaning the print head again.
Make sure none of plain, letter-size paper.
4. You see a window like...
Product Information Guide - Page 14
... paint
thinner for transportation by packing the printer in its original box or one of a similar size.
Otherwise, ink may prevent the printer from the printer, then push down . Secure the print head with them. After transporting the printer, remove the tape securing the print head. Epson Stylus Photo R280
Cleaning the Printer
To keep your Epson product looking like new, make sure you...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 2
... 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...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 10
... Print Settings. You see page 11) Select Color or Grayscale Select higher quality or faster printing (if available)
Select Automatic mode
Note: In certain programs, you may need to change additional settings. Choose any other printing options you can reuse them as necessary:
Select your Media Type (see a window like this one:
Select Stylus Photo R280 Select Print...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 15
... Hold down both buttons until the P power light begins to check the print head nozzles. 1. Maintaining Your Printer
Follow the instructions in the sheet feeder.
3.
Checking the Print Head Nozzles
If your Epson product looking like new, make sure the front tray is clean and you need cleaning
5. Hold down the I paper button. Nozzles are no gaps, the...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 16
... 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 cannot clean the print head. When the P power light stops flashing, run a nozzle check (as described on or flashes, you may damage it.
3.
Then run another cleaning cycle and check the nozzles again...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 17
...To disable checking for each color in your computer screen if you want to receive ink offers and other cartridges are low on -screen User's Guide. Purchasing Epson Ink Cartridges
You can also... the instructions in your R280 Series.
You can also purchase supplies from Epson, see the on , you have obtained a replacement, or the ink remaining in the print head nozzle may dry out....
Quick Reference Guide - Page 22
.... Make sure you 're printing on paper, your on
Explanation
The printer is nearly expended or follow the instructions in "Checking the Ink Cartridge Status" on the Maintenance tab 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. Error Indicators...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 24
... printer software (see page 11). ■ For the best print quality, use Epson papers (see page 5) and genuine Epson
ink cartridges (see page 18). ■ If you notice light or dark bands across your on-screen User's Guide for instructions. ■ The ink cartridges may be low on ink (see if the print head needs cleaning. ■ Clean...
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