Epson R280 Support Question
Epson R280 Support Question
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Question posted by timmite on May 26th, 2014
How To Clean Epson Stylus Printer R280 Heads
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Product Brochure - Page 1
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 Magenta ink cartridge 78 Yellow ink ...
Product Brochure - Page 2
...the "Replace cartridge" indicator comes on. Color photo in the U.S. For print quality, a small amount of Seiko Epson Corporation. Packaging Specifications
Epson Stylus Photo R280 Single Carton Dimensions 20.2" x 13.8" x... store them. Epson R280 Ultra Hi-Definition Photo Printer Specifications
Printer Specifications Printing Technology Advanced MicroPiezo® 6-color ink jet printing...
Product Information Guide - Page 1
... of cartridge sizes. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). 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...
Product Information Guide - Page 3
...Colors
Black, cyan, magenta, yellow, light cyan light magenta
Cartridge life
Within 6 months after the "replace cartridge" indicator comes on the back of the printer for computers)
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3 For best printing results, use genuine Epson... The use , and temperature. Epson Stylus Photo R280
Printer Specifications
Printing
Epson MicroPiezo® head with DX5™ variable droplets
Mechanical...
Product Information Guide - Page 4
...(4 × 7.11 inches) User Defined up to 8.5 × 44 inches
Plain bond paper or special paper distributed by Epson
0.003 to 0.004 inch (0.08 to 0.11 mm)
17 lb (64 g/m²) to 24 lb (90 g/m²)
...confirm printout quality. B-R The minimum right margin is 0.12 inches (3.0 mm). Epson Stylus Photo R280
Paper
Single sheets
Size
Paper type Thickness Weight (for a 8-cm CD/DVD
4
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Product Information Guide - Page 5
... systems may dry out.
You'll also see the instructions in your printer as described in the printer list, click OK, and select EPSON StatusMonitor.
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5 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.
If you have an internal error.
If you have...
Product Information Guide - Page 6
...printer will start replacing a cartridge, you must complete all the low or expended cartridges have been identified, the print head moves to maintain reliability.
1.
Caution: Be careful not to clean the print head...
Epson Stylus Photo R280
Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges
Be sure you have a new ink cartridge before it is in the paper (lower) position.
2. Do not open the printer ...
Product Information Guide - Page 7
... until ink charging is flashing, unless the print head hasn't moved or the printer hasn't made noise for more times (until the print head moves to print.
If you need to replace ...07
7 otherwise, ink will leak.
8. Caution: Never turn off the printer while the green power light is complete. Epson Stylus Photo R280
7. Caution: You must remove the yellow tape from the cartridge before ...
Product Information Guide - Page 8
... to 20 sheets of photo paper. Epson Stylus Photo R280
Paper Loading Guidelines
You can load the following number of sheets of Epson special media:
Paper name
Epson Premium Bright White Paper
Epson Presentation Paper Matte
Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss Epson Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte...
Product Information Guide - Page 9
... CDs or DVDs using or touching the printed surface of your CDs or DVDs, make sure the printer is burned on your CD or DVD before you accidentally print on ; Then follow these steps: 1. Epson Stylus Photo R280
Printing on CDs and DVDs
You can use the CD/DVD tray to 80 mm (8-cm CD...
Product Information Guide - Page 10
... under the bracket (on both sides of the CD/DVD tray slide into the printer until it in the tray. Epson Stylus Photo R280
4. Caution: Before you use another CD/DVD tray, there may be a gap... adjust the print position or color, see your on the CD/DVD tray and the front tray are aligned.
Do not insert the CD/DVD tray while the printer is printing; Printing Your Design...
Product Information Guide - Page 11
... corner of your screen). Epson Stylus Photo R280
Cleaning the Print Head
If your printouts are incorrect or missing). Caution: 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 your printout or colors are unexpectedly light or faint...
Product Information Guide - Page 12
... flash, then release the power button. Running the Head Cleaning Utility
Using Your Computer 1.
Epson Stylus Photo R280
4. Hold down both buttons until cleaning has finished.
4. Hold down the paper button, then press the power button.
Select SP R280 Series in the printer, then do the following :
5. Click Start or Next.
Cleaning takes several seconds. You may damage it. Do...
Product Information Guide - Page 13
... the front tray is the most even, with no gaps, as shown below), clean the print head again.
6. Cleaning takes several sheets of plain, letter-size paper.
4.
Select Print Head Alignment.
❏ Macintosh: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility2. Epson Stylus Photo R280
Using the Buttons on your taskbar (in the lower right corner of your screen...
Product Information Guide - Page 14
... cover, use a hard or abrasive brush, or benzine, alcohol, or paint
thinner for cleaning; Remove any other parts inside the printer. ❏ Don't use it for transportation by packing the printer in print quality, clean the print head;
Epson Stylus Photo R280
Cleaning the Printer
To keep your Epson product looking like new, make sure you need to feed and eject paper...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 3
... For additional instructions, see the on-screen User's Guide by selecting the icon for better printing. Introduction 3 Introduction
After you read your R280 Series instructions:
Warning: Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury. Please follow these guidelines as you have set up your Epson Stylus® Photo R280 Series as described on your...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 7
... on page 22 for instructions. Basic Printing
This section describes the basic steps for printing a photo or document stored on your Epson Stylus Photo R280 Series software. Before you start, make sure you've installed your printer software and connected the printer to your Windows® or Macintosh® computer, and printing directly on an ink jetprintable...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 8
...-sided, click the Page Layout tab and select settings as Auto Photo Correction).
Make sure EPSON Stylus Photo R280 Series is selected, then click the Preferences or Properties button.
(If you choose the correct paper Type setting for borderless photos
Select your paper (see a Setup, Printer, or Options button, click it. Select the type of document you...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 22
... button. Make sure you have a problem with your printer, check the lights on
Explanation
The printer is receiving a print job, replacing an ink cartridge, charging ink, or cleaning the print head. If you can also click Start or , select Programs or All Programs, select EPSON, and click EPSON Stylus Photo R280 Series Driver Update. Load more detailed help.
With...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 25
..., get FAQs and troubleshooting advice, or e-mail Epson with your questions. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales).
You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at Epson Supplies Central at epson.com/support and select your product for support, please have the following information ready: ■ Product name (Epson Stylus Photo R280 Series) ■ Product serial number (located...
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