Epson R280 Support Question
Epson R280 Support Question
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Question posted by jendawnstewart on January 24th, 2014
Paper Jam Error
There is no paper jam. I have reset the printer. This started after I changed one of the ink cartrigres. I can't do anything . . . It wan't me to deal with this nonexistant paper jam. Thanks
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Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers) - Page 1
... Printing Technologies
The core technologies used in Epson ink jet printers work together to produce brilliant Photo Quality color, sharp text, and incredible print speeds
Small Ink Droplet Size
Small ink droplets produce smoother gradations and greater
tonal control
Epson Inks
Epson innovates ink solutions tailored to produce greater detail in photos
and sharper text and line art
High...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers) - Page 3
... of documents and the occasional photo, is an amateur photographer looking to primarily print photos with Epson printers and genuine Epson inks so when all rights in various patterns so you see continuous tone color.
Epson printers use an advanced error diffusion technology to determine the most interested in the Ink Solutions document.
5.
Epson papers are specifically...
Product Brochure - Page 1
...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 cartridge 78 Light...
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 paper feed. See www.apple.com for more information about print speed.
*** Ink lightfastness ratings based on accelerated testing of prints on Premium Photo Paper Glossy measured from start of Units Per...
Product Information Guide - Page 1
... may use a regular capacity magenta cartridge (78). 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 Cyan Magenta Yellow Light...
Product Information Guide - Page 3
... (-16 °C)
* Ink thaws and is usable after approximately 3 hours at 104 °F (40 °C)
Humidity (without ink cartridges
Ink Cartridges
Colors
Black, cyan, magenta, ...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 Sheet feeder ...
Product Information Guide - Page 4
...load paper into the sheet feeder with the flap edge left margin is 0.12 inches (3.0 mm). Epson Stylus Photo R280
Paper
Single sheets
Size
Paper type Thickness Weight (for plain bond paper)
A4...) Plain bond paper 20 lb (75 g/m²) to 24 lb (90 g/m²)
Note: Poor quality paper may get stained with ink:
Inner hub area...paper jams or other problems. If you print in the expanded area.
Product Information Guide - Page 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 or follow the instructions in the next section to install it.
Check the message that appears on , contact Epson. Make sure you ...
Product Information Guide - Page 6
... clean the print head.
6. Note: Don't hold down the ink button for more than 3 seconds, or the printer will start replacing a cartridge, you must complete all the low or expended ... Stylus Photo R280
Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges
Be sure you have a new ink cartridge before it is in the print head nozzles may dry out.
Do not open the printer cover.
3. Make sure the printer is...
Product Information Guide - Page 8
... your printer what kind of paper or CD/DVD you 're using and adjusts the ink coverage accordingly.
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...
Product Information Guide - Page 9
... errors ...printer. Caution: Use only ink jet-printable CDs and DVDs for the CD or DVD you may get stained with ink...paper position (lower notches).
3.
The printable area of special effects. Note: If you can adjust the print density (see your CD or DVD type, smearing may occur or the printed surface may not be positioned correctly. Then follow these steps: 1. Epson Stylus Photo R280...
Product Information Guide - Page 10
...ink to place the front tray in the print position and printing may not be damaged or the surface of the CD/DVD tray slide into the printer until it in the tray.
Macintosh: Click the Select Printer button, then select Stylus Photo R280...the print position or color, see your printer may be damaged....Printer Settings window and use another CD/DVD tray, there may be a gap in the paper...
Product Information Guide - Page 11
...the nozzles. You can deliver ink properly.
Make sure letter-size plain paper is in the
paper (lower) position. 3. ...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 see lines in your printout or colors are incorrect or missing). Using Your Computer
1. Windows: Right-click the printer...
Product Information Guide - Page 12
... Start or Next. The printer runs a head cleaning cycle and the green power light flashes. Caution: Never turn the printer off . (If the red ink light is printed. (See "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 13 for details.)
5. The nozzle check pattern is flashing or on your taskbar
and select Head Cleaning. Epson Stylus Photo R280...
Product Information Guide - Page 13
...ink light is flashing or on your taskbar (in each set , look at the four sets of the following:
❏ Windows: Right-click the printer icon on , you see light or dark lines, you need to replace a cartridge.)
2. This allows any gaps (as shown. Do one of patterns in progress. Epson Stylus Photo R280...plain, letter-size paper.
4. If every square in the printer list, click OK,...
Product Information Guide - Page 14
... the ink cartridges installed. Turn off the printer and unplug its power cord.
After transporting the printer, remove the tape securing the print head. Keep the printer level as shown below, then close the paper support.
5. Related Documentation
CPD-23761 CPD-23763 CPD-23764 CPD-23765
Epson Stylus Photo R280 Start Here (English/French)
Epson Stylus Photo R280 Quick Guide...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 2
... 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...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 8
...color effects.
6. If your photo includes a face with an intentional color cast, such as a bronze statue, you 're printing (choose Photo or Best Photo for pictures)
Select your paper Type
Select your paper Size
Click here for your paper (see a Setup, Printer...or instructions on the next screen.)
5. Make sure EPSON Stylus Photo R280 Series is selected, then click the Preferences or Properties ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 13
...DVD on an ink jet-printable CD or DVD. If you print customized text, graphics, and photos directly on the CD/DVD tray with this printer; Otherwise, ...errors when you print.
For detailed instructions on printing, see the on CDs and DVDs 13 Printing on -screen User's Guide. Caution: Use only one ink jet-printable CD or DVD at a time. Lift the front tray up with a variety of the paper...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 22
... you have a problem with your printer, check the lights on your screen to diagnose the cause.
Load more detailed help.
If you're printing on paper, your on page 17. With Windows, you can also click Start or , select Programs or All Programs, select EPSON, and click EPSON Stylus Photo R280 Series Driver Update. Checking for...
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