Epson Stylus Photo R280 Printer Parts Paper support Left edge guide Right edge guide USB port Sheet feeder Printer cover Front tray Accessories Ink Cartridges Front cover CD/DVD tray Front tray extensions Adapter Cartridge cover Cartridge Part number Black 78 Cyan 78 Magenta 78 Yellow 78 Light Cyan 78 Light Magenta 78 High-Capacity Black 77 High-Capacity Cyan 77 High-Capacity Magenta 77 High-Capacity Yellow 77 High-Capacity Light Cyan 77 High-Capacity Light Magenta 77
Epson Stylus Photo R280 Epson Media Paper name* Size Part number Sheet count Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Borderless 4 × 6 inches S041934 S042181 S042174 50 60 100 Borderless 5 × 7 inches S041945 20 Borderless 8 × 10 inches S041946 20 Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) S041935 S042182 S042175 20 25 50 Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster Letter (8.
Epson Stylus Photo R280 Electrical Printer Specifications Rated Voltage 100-120 V Model 220-240 V Model Input voltage range* AC 90 to 132 V AC 198 to 264 V Rated frequency range 50 to 60 Hz Input frequency range 49.5 to 60.5 Hz Rated current 0.6 A (Max. 0.
Epson Stylus Photo R280 Paper Printable area Normal Single sheets Size Borderless* A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches) A6 (4.1 × 5.8 inches) Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) Legal (8.5 × 14 inches) Half-letter (5.5 × 8.5 inches) 4 × 6 inches Envelopes 5 × 7 inches 3.5 × 5 inches 8 × 10 inches 16:9 (4 × 7.11 inches) User Defined up to 8.5 × 44 inches Paper type Plain bond paper or special paper distributed by Epson Thickness 0.003 to 0.004 inch (0.08 to 0.
Epson Stylus Photo R280 Checking the Printer’s Lights Replacing an Ink Cartridge To diagnose problems, check the printer’s lights: ❏ When the red ink light flashes, one or more ink cartridges are low on ink. Lights Explanation Green power light flashes The printer is receiving a print job, replacing an ink cartridge, charging ink, or cleaning the print head. Red paper out light is on and green power light flashes If you’re printing on paper, your paper ran out.
Epson Stylus Photo R280 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Caution: Do not move the print head by hand; this may damage your printer. Always press and release the ink button to move it. Be sure you have a new ink cartridge before you begin. Once you start replacing a cartridge, you must complete all the steps in one session. Be careful not to touch the white flat cable inside the printer.
Epson Stylus Photo R280 7. Remove the yellow tape from the bottom of the ink cartridge. 9. Lower the new ink cartridge into the holder. Push down gently until the cartridge clicks into place. Caution: You must remove the yellow tape from the cartridge before you install it; otherwise, print quality may decline or you may not be able to print. If you have installed an ink cartridge without removing the yellow tape, take the cartridge out of the printer, remove the yellow tape, and then reinstall it.
Epson Stylus Photo R280 Paper Loading Guidelines Selecting the Paper Type Setting You can load up to 120 sheets of plain paper and up to 20 sheets of photo paper. You can load the following number of sheets of Epson special media: To obtain optimal image quality, it is important to select the correct paper Type or Media Type setting. This setting tells your printer what kind of paper or CD/DVD you’re using and adjusts the ink coverage accordingly.
Epson Stylus Photo R280 Inserting a CD or DVD Printing on CDs and DVDs Before you insert a CD or DVD, make sure the printer is turned on. Otherwise, the disc may not be positioned correctly. Then follow these steps: You can use the CD/DVD tray to print customized text, graphics, and photos directly on any ink jet-printable CD or DVD. The Epson Print CD software makes it easy to import your own photos, add text, and modify your designs with a variety of special effects.
Epson Stylus Photo R280 4. Place the CD or DVD on the CD/DVD tray with the white or printable side face-up. Make sure the disc lies flat in the tray. Do not insert the CD/DVD tray while the printer is printing; otherwise, your printer may be damaged or the surface of the CD or DVD may become dirty or scratched. Note: Use one CD/DVD at a time. Caution: Before you position the CD or DVD, make sure that no dust or dirt is on the CD/DVD tray, as this may damage the disc’s data side.
Epson Stylus Photo R280 You see a screen like the following: Cleaning the Print Head If your printouts are unexpectedly light or faint, or you notice light or dark bands across your printout, you may need to clean the print head. This unclogs the nozzles so they can deliver ink properly. Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it only if quality declines. You can clean the print head using the ink button on the printer or using the Head Cleaning utility on your computer.
Epson Stylus Photo R280 4. Hold down the paper button, then press the power button. Hold down both buttons until the power light begins to flash, then release the power button. You see a screen like the following: 3. Click Start or Next. Cleaning takes several seconds. The printer runs a head cleaning cycle and the green power light flashes. 5. When the nozzle check starts to print, release the paper button. Check the printed nozzle check pattern to see if there are gaps in the lines.
Epson Stylus Photo R280 Using the Buttons on the Printer Aligning the Print Head 1. Make sure the printer is turned on but not printing, and the red ink light is off. (If the red ink light is flashing or on, you need to replace a cartridge.) If your printouts look grainy or blurry, or you see light or dark lines, you may need to align the print head. 2. Hold down the ink button on the printer for approximately 3 seconds.
Epson Stylus Photo R280 3. Open the printer cover. Secure the print head with tape, as shown below, then close the printer cover. Cleaning the Printer To keep your printer working at its best, you should clean it several times a year. Tip: To keep your Epson product looking like new, make sure you don’t place anything on top of the cover or use it as a writing surface. If you need to clean the cover, use only a soft, nonabrasive microfiber-type cloth.
