Epson R280 Support Question
Epson R280 Support Question
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Question posted by zemanga on May 29th, 2014
How To Clean The Heads Of Epson Stylus Photo R280
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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
... in an album. 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 Epson America, Inc. 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
... cartridge (78). 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...
Product Information Guide - Page 3
Epson Stylus Photo R280
Printer Specifications
Printing
Epson MicroPiezo® head with DX5™ variable droplets
Mechanical
Paper ...22.5 inches (571 mm) Height: 11.3 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 months after opening the package.
Electrical
Rated ...
Product Information Guide - Page 4
...215; 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/m&#... margin is 0.12 inches (3.0 mm). D-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
7/07 E The...
Product Information Guide - Page 5
..., replacing an ink
light flashes
cartridge, charging ink, or cleaning the print head. A window may need to print when ink is more...R280 Series 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 jammed in the
printer...
Product Information Guide - Page 6
Epson Stylus Photo R280
Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges
Be sure you have been identified, the print head moves to the ink cartridge replacement position. Caution: Leave the expended cartridge installed until it is low, you have obtained a replacement, or the ink remaining in printer...needs to clean the print head.
6. Make sure the CD/DVD tray is not inserted in the printer, and make...
Product Information Guide - Page 7
... into the holder. The printer begins charging the ink delivery system. Press the ink button two or more than 5 minutes. Push 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 refill it .
Epson Stylus Photo R280
7. The green power...
Product Information Guide - Page 8
...printer for 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...
Product Information Guide - Page 9
...CDs and DVDs should not be positioned correctly. Guidelines 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
Before you...any ink jet-printable CD or DVD.
Epson Stylus Photo R280
Printing on CDs and DVDs
You can use the CD/DVD tray to print customized text, graphics, and photos directly on the surface may get stained ...
Product Information Guide - Page 10
... CD/DVD labels. otherwise, your on the Printer Software CD-ROM) to adjust the print position or color, see your printer may become dirty or scratched. Make sure the... in the tray.
Macintosh: Click the Select Printer button, then select Stylus Photo R280 from moisture and direct sunlight. Caution: Be sure to print.
1. Epson Stylus Photo R280
4. Place the CD or DVD on CDs and...
Product Information Guide - Page 11
... on your taskbar (in your computer. 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 computer or the buttons on the printer. You can check the print head nozzles using the Head Cleaning utility on your printout or colors are incorrect or missing). Checking the...
Product Information Guide - Page 12
..., click Finish. You may damage it. The nozzle check pattern is in the printer list, click OK, and select Head Cleaning.
3. If there are no gaps or lines, the print head does not need to be cleaned. Running the Head Cleaning Utility
Using Your Computer 1. Then, try cleaning the print head again.
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4. Hold down both buttons until...
Product Information Guide - Page 13
.... Do one :
❏ If your printout.
Follow the instructions on the Printer
1. You see light or dark lines, you need to clean the print head. Click Finish to soften. Epson Stylus Photo R280
Using the Buttons on the screen to print the alignment pattern. The printer runs a head cleaning cycle and the green power light flashes. If you printed. This...
Product Information Guide - Page 14
... support.
5. if output is grainy or blurry, align the print head. Epson Stylus Photo R280
Cleaning the Printer
To keep your Epson product looking like new, make sure you notice a decline in print quality, clean the print head; Load several times a year. they may leak from the printer.
3. Turn off the printer and unplug its best, you must prepare it as a writing...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 3
Note: Notes contain important information about your desktop. Introduction
After you have set up your Epson Stylus® Photo R280 Series as you read your equipment. Caution: Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your R280 Series instructions:
Warning: Warnings must be followed carefully to : ■ Load paper ■ Get the basic steps for printing...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 7
... DVD.
Basic Printing
This section describes the basic steps for printing a photo or document stored on your computer as described on the Start Here sheet. Before you start, make sure you've installed your printer software and connected the printer to open your Epson Stylus Photo R280 Series software. For detailed instructions on page 22 for instructions.
Quick Reference Guide - Page 8
... them as a group so you want to turn off PhotoEnhance to retain the special color effects.
6. On the Main tab, select the basic print settings. If you can...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...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 22
.... Solving Problems
If you have a replacement cartridge.
22 Solving Problems One of the cartridges is receiving a print job, replacing an ink cartridge, charging ink, or cleaning the print head.
You can also click Start or , select Programs or All Programs, select EPSON, and click EPSON Stylus Photo R280 Series Driver Update.
Quick Reference Guide - Page 25
... (Canadian sales).
You can download drivers and documentation, get FAQs and troubleshooting advice, or e-mail Epson with your product for support, please have the following information ready: ■ Product name (Epson Stylus Photo R280 Series) ■ Product serial number (located on the label in back) ■ Proof of purchase (such as a store receipt) and date...
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