Epson Stylus Photo R280 User Manual

Epson Stylus Photo R280
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Printer Parts
Accessories
Ink Cartridges
Note:
Try the High Capacity 77 cartridges available at
http://www.epson.com/highcapacity (U.S. sales) or
http://www.epson.ca (Canadian sales).
You may use any combination of cartridge sizes. If you’ve
installed a high-capacity black cartridge (77), for example, you
can still use a regular capacity magenta cartridge (78).
You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper from Epson
Supplies Central
SM
at www.epson.com/ink3 (U.S. sales) or
www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). You can also purchase
supplies from an Epson authorized reseller. To find the nearest
one, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766).
Paper support
Sheet feeder
Printer cover
Front tray
Front tray extensions
Left edge guide
Right edge guide
Front cover
CD/DVD tray Adapter
Power button
Cartridge cover
Ink button
Paper/Cancel
button
Print head
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
USB port

Epson Stylus Photo R280 Specifications

General

Printer Type	Photo Printer
Print Technology	Inkjet
Print Resolution	5760 x 1440 dpi
Maximum Paper Size	A4
Connectivity	USB 2.0
Number of Ink Cartridges	6
Print Speed (Color)	5.0 ipm
Print Speed (Black)	6.3 ipm
Borderless Printing	Yes
Paper Sizes	A4, Letter, Legal, A5, A6
Ink Type	Dye-based
Ink Cartridge Configuration	Individual cartridges
Direct Printing	Yes

Summary

Printer Parts

Accessories

Ink Cartridges

Lists available ink cartridges and their part numbers for replacement.

Epson Media

Printer Specifications

Printing

Details on the printer's print technology and capabilities.

Mechanical

Information on the printer's physical dimensions and weight.

Electrical

Specifies voltage, current, and power consumption details.

Environmental

Details operating temperature and humidity requirements.

Ink Cartridges

Information on ink cartridge colors, dimensions, and life.

Safety Approvals

Lists relevant safety and compliance standards.

USB Interface

Details the printer's USB connection capabilities.

Paper

Single sheets

Details on various paper sizes and types for single sheets.

Envelopes

Specifications for loading and printing on envelopes.

Printable area

Diagrams illustrating printable margins for different media.

CDs or DVDs

Information on printing directly onto CDs and DVDs.

Checking the Printer's Lights

Replacing an Ink Cartridge

Checking the Ink Supply

Instructions on how to check the current ink levels.

Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges

Paper Loading Guidelines

Selecting the Paper Type Setting

Printing on CDs and DVDs

Guidelines for Printing on CDs and DVDs

Important considerations and precautions for CD/DVD printing.

Inserting a CD or DVD

Step-by-step instructions for loading the CD/DVD tray.

Designing CDs and DVDs

Printing Your Design

Cleaning the Print Head

Checking the Print Head Nozzles

Guides for verifying print head nozzle status.

Using Your Computer

How to check print head nozzles using the computer utility.

Using the Buttons on the Printer

How to check print head nozzles using printer controls.

Running the Head Cleaning Utility

Using Your Computer

How to clean print head using computer utility.

Aligning the Print Head

Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern

How to interpret nozzle check patterns for print head alignment.

Using the Buttons on the Printer

How to align print head using printer buttons.

Cleaning the Printer

Transporting the Printer

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