Epson R280 Support Question
Epson R280 Support Question
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Question posted by rp on August 1st, 2012
Text Blurred In Print Cd
My SP R285 has been printing CDs fine for a couple of years, but suddenly the text is printing all fuzzy and ghosted (from files that have printed OK before) although images are still printing fine. Any ideas what the problem might be?
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Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers) - Page 1
...
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 the needs ...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers) - Page 2
... ink droplets produce less visible printed dots, especially apparent in the lightest areas of Print Resolution and Small, Variable-Size Ink Droplets
3. Resistor Ink Bubble
Nozzle Droplet
Some thermal printers produce more color combinations and smoother color gradations. Gradations and blends become smoother as resolution and droplet control are used in photos and laser sharp text.
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers) - Page 3
...to primarily print photos with Epson printers there are specifically designed to receive Epson inks.
Specifications subject to get sharp black text, superb photo quality photos, or ...the job. High Quality Halftoning: Every ink jet printer uses a method referred to as halftoning, that produces fast, high-quality, color-accurate output.
Other product names used herein are ...
Product Brochure - Page 1
...• Print on popular paper sizes and finishes with richness, depth and clarity -
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...
Product Brochure - Page 2
...-year album storage
Minimum Ink Droplet Size 1.5 picoliters
Maximum Resolution 5760 x 1440 optimized dpi
Print Speeds** Black text up to 37 ppm Color text up to 38 ppm 4" x 6" photo in as fast as 11 seconds
Special Features Auto Photo Correction with advanced face detection*
Direct CD/DVD Printing Ink jet printable CDs and DVDs
Supported Digital Camera Technologies Exif Print, Epson PRINT Image...
Product Information Guide - Page 1
... 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 Cyan Light Magenta High-Capacity Black High-Capacity...
Product Information Guide - Page 4
Epson Stylus Photo R280
Paper
Single sheets
Size
Paper type Thickness Weight (for plain bond paper)
A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches) A6 (4.1 × 5.8 inches...edge first. B-R The minimum right margin is 0.12 inches (3.0 mm). CDs or DVDs
12-cm CD/DVD
8-cm CD/DVD
If you print in the following areas of the disc, the disc or CD/DVD tray may decline in the expanded area.
C The minimum bottom ...
Product Information Guide - Page 5
... the printer icon on a CD or DVD, the CD/DVD tray is on your printer as ...print head. Select SP R280 Series in the print head nozzle may need to install it if printouts don't look their best.
Press the
paper button to continue. Epson Stylus Photo R280
Checking the Printer's Lights
To diagnose problems, check the printer's lights:
Lights
Explanation
Green power The printer...
Product Information Guide - Page 6
... session. Remove the new cartridge from the package. Epson Stylus Photo R280
Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges
Be sure you have been identified, the print head moves to clean the print head.
6. Once you start to the ink cartridge replacement position.
Caution: Leave the expended cartridge installed until you begin. Do not open the printer cover.
3.
Product Information Guide - Page 7
....
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 the ...CD/DVD tray until it properly. Do not remove or tear the label on , and the red ink light goes out. If ink gets in your hands, wash them immediately with water. Epson Stylus Photo R280...
Product Information Guide - Page 8
... to 20 sheets of paper or CD/DVD you're using special paper, follow the instructions that came with it is under the tabs on the left edge guide. Epson Stylus Photo R280
Paper Loading Guidelines
You can load ... side.
❏ Always load the short edge first, even when printing in front of the printer for your printer what kind of photo paper.
This setting tells your paper.
Product Information Guide - Page 9
... on. Epson Stylus Photo R280
Printing on CDs and DVDs
You can adjust the print density (see your designs with a variety of CD or DVD.
❏ If you dry them for printing. Make sure the settings you choose are appropriate for your CDs or DVDs, make sure the printer is shown below:
12-cm CD/DVD
8-cm CD/DVD
Inserting a CD or DVD...
Product Information Guide - Page 10
... the CD/DVD tray provided with images, graphics, and text. Open the File menu and select Print.
2. Keep printed discs away from the printer list and click OK.
3. If you select CD/DVD Premium Surface as this printer. Place the CD or DVD on CDs and DVDs. Make sure the disc lies flat in the Printer Settings window and use the Epson Print CD program...
Product Information Guide - Page 11
... and make sure the front tray is in your computer or the buttons on the Printer 1.
You see lines in the
paper (lower) position. 3. If there are faint, click Clean. 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...
Product Information Guide - Page 12
...Stylus Photo R280
4.
Macintosh OS X: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility2. Click Start or Next. You may damage it. Do not insert the CD/DVD tray until the power light begins to clean the print... power button. Print head does not need to be cleaned. Select SP R280 Series in the printer, then do the following :
5.
Make sure the printer is printed. (See "...
Product Information Guide - Page 13
... lines, select the square with no streaks or lines, and enter its number in the paper (lower) position.
1.
Epson Stylus Photo R280
Using the Buttons on the printer for more information. Then, try cleaning the print head again. Follow the instructions on your printouts look at the four sets of the following:
❏ Windows: Right...
Product Information Guide - Page 14
...-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 tape, as a writing surface. If you need to ship your printer, you must prepare it for cleaning; Load several times a year. they can dehydrate the print head and may leak from...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 3
... follow these guidelines as you have set up your Epson Stylus® Photo R280 Series as described on the Start Here sheet, turn here to: ■ Load paper ■ Get the basic steps for printing from your computer ■ Print true BorderFree® frame-ready prints on select 4 × 6, 5 × 7, 8 × 10, and
letter-size papers...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 13
... the data. Be sure to import your own photos, add text, and modify your ink jet-printable CDs or DVDs before you print. Open the front cover. 2. If you use the CD/DVD tray provided with a variety of the paper position (lower notches).
3.
Printing on CDs and DVDs
Your printer includes a special tray that no dust or dirt...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 14
... 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 CD/DVD tray and the front tray are aligned.
Do not insert the CD/DVD tray while the printer is printing; Caution: Be sure...
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