Epson R280 Support Question
Epson R280 Support Question
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Question posted by jdsMlh926 on December 13th, 2013
Epson R280 Flashing Red Lights When Printing Cd
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Related Epson R280 Manual Pages
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers) - Page 3
... subject to the page, based on breathtaking large format prints, Epson has the right ink for the job.
Epson Papers: In general, Epson printers will deliver their optimal print quality using genuine Epson inks on Epson
papers • Epson ink jet papers are specifically designed to primarily print photos with Epson printers there are for identification purposes only and...
Product Brochure - Page 1
... 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 cartridge 78 Light Cyan...
Product Brochure - Page 2
...printer damage. Epson R280 Ultra Hi-Definition Photo Printer Specifications
Printer Specifications Printing Technology Advanced MicroPiezo® 6-color ink jet printing with advanced face detection*
Direct CD/DVD Printing Ink jet printable CDs and DVDs
Supported Digital Camera Technologies Exif Print, Epson PRINT Image Matching®
Image Enhancement Technologies Auto Photo Correction* and red...
Product Information Guide - Page 3
... °C)
Storage
-4 to 104 °F (-20 to 40 °C) 1 month at 77 °F (25 °C). Epson Stylus Photo R280
Printer Specifications
Printing
Epson MicroPiezo® head with DX5™ variable droplets
Mechanical
Paper feed Paper path Sheet feeder capacity Dimensions
Storage
Printing
Weight
Friction Sheet feeder, top entry
120 sheets of 20 lb (75 g/m2) paper
Width: 17...
Product Information Guide - Page 5
... not expended. Green power light is off ; Load
more ink cartridges are still flashing, contact Epson.
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 that doesn't work, turn on again. Make sure you try to
resume printing. Reinstall it or replace...
Product Information Guide - Page 6
...sure the CD/DVD tray is not inserted in the printer, and make sure the front tray is turned on. (The green power light should be on, but not flashing.) Then ...print head moves to break the hooks on the side of other products may affect your printer. Remove the new cartridge from the package. If the cartridge is low or expended, the next cartridge moves under the mark. Epson Stylus Photo R280...
Product Information Guide - Page 7
... .
Charging takes about one and a half minutes. Epson Stylus Photo R280
7. If you need to the ink cartridge replacement position), open the cartridge 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 times (until the print head moves to replace other ink cartridges...
Product Information Guide - Page 9
... to print customized text, graphics, and photos directly on any ink jet-printable CD or DVD.
Epson Stylus Photo R280
Printing on CDs and DVDs
You can adjust the print density (see your online User's Guide for instructions), or try a different brand of CD or DVD.
❏ If you accidentally print on the CD/DVD tray, immediately wipe off the ink. The Epson Print CD software...
Product Information Guide - Page 10
... select Print.
2. Windows: Make sure EPSON Stylus Photo R280 Series is printing; If you 're done printing on the tray;
Macintosh: Click the Select Printer button, then select Stylus Photo R280 from moisture and direct sunlight. Place the CD or DVD on the CD/DVD tray and the front tray are aligned.
Caution: Be sure to adjust the print position or color, see your printer may...
Product Information Guide - Page 11
... the printer is turned on but not printing, that the print head needs to see a screen like the following:
4. Select Nozzle Check. Note: Clean the print head only when print quality declines (for example, if you may need to be cleaned:
Print head needs to replace a cartridge.)
2.
Epson Stylus Photo R280
Cleaning the Print Head
If your printouts are unexpectedly light or...
Product Information Guide - Page 12
...flash, then release the power button. Running the Head Cleaning Utility
Using Your Computer 1. Do not insert the CD/DVD tray until the power light begins to clean the print head again.
Epson Stylus Photo R280
4. If there are gaps or lines, or the test patterns are no gaps or lines, click Finish. Caution: Never turn the printer... (If the red ink light is in the printer, then do ...
Product Information Guide - Page 13
... sure none of patterns in the printer list, click OK, then select Print Head Alignment.
5. You may need to align the print head. Epson Stylus Photo R280
Using the Buttons on the printer.
2. Follow the instructions on the screen. The printer runs a head cleaning cycle and the green power light flashes.
Then click Realignment and Print to print another alignment sheet and repeat...
Product Information Guide - Page 14
... they can dehydrate the print head and may jam inside the printer. Leave the ink cartridges installed.
Then plug in your printer, turn it . 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 them...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 10
...see a window like this one:
Select Stylus Photo R280 Select Print Settings
6. Choose any other printing options you may need from the File menu. 5. Choose Print Settings from the pop-up menu. ... -screen User's Guide for details.
8. 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...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 12
...For this paper/media
Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte
Double-sided Epson Photo Quality Self-adhesive Sheets Epson Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer Paper
Ink jet-printable CDs and DVDs
Envelopes
Select this setting Premium Presentation Paper Matte
CD/DVD CD/DVD Premium Surface Envelope
Printing Borderless Photos
You can print your document Orientation
Tip...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 13
... that lets you position the CD or DVD, make sure the printer is turned on. Caution: Before you print customized text, graphics, and photos directly on an ink jet-printable CD or DVD. otherwise the ink may smear. Caution: Use only one ink jet-printable CD or DVD at a time. The Epson Print CD software makes it
out of...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 14
... you always use this piece with Epson Print CD, follow the detailed instructions in in the paper (lower) position when you print on 8-cm CDs or DVDs and that the CD or DVD and adapter lie flat on the tray first, then place the CD or DVD inside the adapter. otherwise, your printer may become dirty or scratched...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 18
... before you are vacuum packed to use a 77 magenta cartridge, for priming the printer.
Open the printer cover. 4. sales) or http://www.epson.ca (Canadian sales), or the 77 color multipack at http://www.epson.com/highcapacity (U.S. The
P power light begins to flash and the print
head moves to the _ position to install the ink. To confirm the...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 22
... for Software Updates
Periodically, it's a good idea to check Epson's support website for more paper and press the ) paper button to resume printing. Error Indicators
Lights Green P power light flashes Red ) paper out light is on and green P power light flashes
Red H ink light flashes and Green P power light is on a CD or DVD, the CD/DVD tray is nearly expended. Load more detailed help.
Quick Reference Guide - Page 23
... remove any torn pieces.
Turn the printer back on a CD or DVD, the CD/DVD tray has not ejected. Red ) paper out and red H ink lights flash alternately and green P power light is off ; If the lights are still on, contact Epson as described on page 18.
Problems and Solutions 23 If you're printing on again. If you have just...
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