Epson R2880 - Stylus Photo Color Inkjet Printer User manual

Epson Stylus Photo R2880 Series
User’s Guide
®
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Contents 3
Contents
Loading Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Loading Paper in the Sheet Feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Loading Paper Using the Single Sheet Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Loading Roll Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Loading Thick Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Available Epson Papers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Printing From Start to Finish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Printing in Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Printing With Mac OS X 10.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Printing With Mac OS X 10.3 to 10.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Selecting the Correct Paper Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Printing on CDs and DVDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Cleaning the Rollers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Loading a CD or DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Printing on a CD or DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Removing Your Printed CD/DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Maintaining Your Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Checking and Cleaning the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Checking and Aligning the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Checking the Ink Cartridge Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Replacing Ink Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Switching Black Ink Cartridge Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
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Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Checking for Software Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Checking the Printer Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Problems and Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Where To Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
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Introduction 5
Introduction
Your Epson Stylus®Photo R2880 Series printer gives you exhibition quality prints
on a wide variety of glossy and matte papers in many sizes.
Your outstanding printouts result from these advanced features:
■Epson UltraChrome K3™with Vivid Magenta ink cartridges for
unprecedented gray balance, outstanding tonal range, and astounding color.
■Enhanced media handling including thick, fine art paper, 1.0 to 1.3 mm
boards, and rolls for virtually any kind of print up to 13 × 44 inches, with or
without borders.
■Resolutions up to 5760 × 1440 optimized dpi (dots per inch) with droplets as
small as 3 picoliters for the finest details.
■Direct printing onto ink jet-printable CDs and DVDs for a professional look.
■Two Hi-speed USB 2.0 ports for fast, easy connectivity to multiple
computers.
■Downloadable Premium ICC Profiles for precise color management.
Please follow these guidelines as you read the instructions on your Start Here sheet,
User’s Guide book, and on-screen Reference Guide:
Warning:
Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
Caution:
Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
Note:
Notes contain important information about your R2880 Series.
Tip:
Tips contain hints for better printing.
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Loading Paper
You can print on a variety of paper types in the sheet feeder, or use the single sheet
guide for certain specialty papers (see page 8). For multiple photos, panoramics,
and banners, load roll paper using the roll paper holders (see page 11). For thick
media, use the front manual feed slot (see page 14).
Loading Paper in the Sheet Feeder
You can load the following paper types and quantities in the sheet feeder. Load
other paper types in the rear manual feed slot using the single sheet feeder (see
page 8) or roll paper holders (see page 11).
Paper type Maximum sheets by size
Plain paper Approximately 120
Epson Presentation Paper Matte 100
50 (B or Super B)
Epson Bright White Paper 80
Epson Photo Paper Glossy 30
Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy
Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy
30 (4 × 6 inch, 8 × 10 inch, Letter,
11 × 14 inch)
20 (5 × 7 inch)
10 (B, A3, Super B)
Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster
Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte
30 (Letter)
10 (A3 or Super B)
Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss 30 (4 × 6 inch or Letter)
10 (B)
Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte 30 (8 × 10 inch or Letter)
10 (11 × 14 inch, A3, or Super B)
Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte
Double-sided
Epson Photo Quality Self-adhesive Sheets
Epson Iron-On Cool Peel Transfer Paper
Epson Exhibition Fiber Paper
1 sheet
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1. Open the paper support and pull up the extensions, then open the output tray
and pull out the extensions.
2. Press the button on the edge guide and slide it left.
3. Insert paper, glossy or printable side up, short edge first, against the right side
and beneath the tab. Then press the button on the edge guide and slide it
against the paper (but not too tightly).
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8Loading Paper
Always load paper short edge first, even for landscape printing.
Load letterhead or pre-printed paper top edge first.
Note:
The edge guide may move slightly during paper feeding and
printing. Do not adjust the edge guide or open the printer cover
during printing.
Loading Paper Using the Single Sheet
Guide
You can print professional quality photos on these paper types using the single
sheet guide and the rear manual feed slot:
■Epson Velvet Fine Art Paper
■Epson Watercolor Paper Radiant White
■Epson UltraSmooth®Fine Art Paper
■PremierArt™Matte Scrapbook Photo Paper for Epson
■Epson Exhibition Fiber Paper
(See page 16 for available sizes.)
1. Remove any paper from the sheet feeder and
close the paper support.
2. Open the output tray and pull out the
extensions.
3. Slide the roll paper edge guide on the back of
the printer all the way to the right.
Roll paper
edge guide
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4. Attach the single sheet guide by aligning the notches on its base with the slots
on the back of the printer. Then hook the tabs over the top of the slot
(marked with orange triangles).
5. Make sure the printer is on so it can load the paper correctly.
6. Insert one sheet of paper, printable side up and against the right side, then
slide the edge guide against the sheet, but not too tightly.
Note:
Load paper short edge first, no matter which way your photo faces. Check the
paper package for any additional loading instructions.
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7. Guide the paper into the printer until it meets resistance and hold it there
until the printer pulls it in slightly. Once the printer begins feeding the paper,
let go of it.
8. Open the printer cover and make sure the
paper has fed all the way into the printer and is
straight. The paper must feed straight so the
printer can properly identify the edge.
If the paper is crooked or the front edge is
visible, you may receive a paper jam error
when you print. To avoid this, press and hold
the Mroll paper button for three seconds to
back the paper out. Press the Ipaper button
to clear the paper out error, and load the paper
again.
9. Close the printer cover and do not open it during printing.
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Loading Roll Paper
You can load roll paper or canvas media for printing large images, panoramic
images, or multiple photos, with or without borders.
You can load roll paper in these widths:
■8.3-inches wide
■13-inches wide
(See page 16 for a list of roll paper and canvas media types and sizes.)
Tip:
It’s a good idea to check the ink status and replace cartridges, if necessary, before
loading roll paper (see page 38). This is because you must remove roll paper from the
printer before replacing cartridges to avoid ink marks on the paper.
1. Turn on the printer.
2. Remove any paper loaded in the sheet feeder and remove the single sheet
guide, if it is installed (see page 8). Also close the paper support.
3. Open the output tray, but do not pull out the extensions.
4. Place the roll paper holders on each end of the paper roll as shown.
5. Remove any tape and protective paper from the
end of the roll and make sure the corners of the
paper are cut straight and at 90° angles to avoid
paper feeding problems.
90°
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Note:
Avoid touching the surface of your paper or canvas media.
With canvas media that you have previously loaded, it’s a good idea to cut the edge
straight each time you reload it.
6. Insert the left roll paper holder (marked with a down orange triangle) into the
far left slot on the back of the printer (marked with a right orange triangle).
Then insert the right roll paper holder in the corresponding slot on the right.
7. Feed the end of the paper into the roll paper feeder,
located behind the roll and marked with the Mroll
paper icon.
8. Slide the roll paper edge guide against the right side of
the paper, but not too tightly.
Caution:
Do not load roll paper or canvas media into the auto sheet
feeder (marked with up orange triangles).
9. Guide the paper into the slot until it meets resistance and hold it there until
the printer pulls it in slightly. Once the printer begins feeding the paper, let go
of it.
Note:
When loading canvas media, leave 2 to 3 inches of slack in the roll as it feeds and
prints for the best results. If you have trouble feeding canvas media, check that the
edge is straight and reload it, making sure to keep the roll slack.
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10. Open the printer cover and look into the
printer to make sure the roll paper or canvas
media is feeding straight. The paper must feed
straight so the printer can properly identify the
edge of it.
If it is crooked or the front edge is visible, you
may receive a paper jam error when you print.
To avoid this, press the Mroll paper button
for three seconds to back the paper out. Press
the Ipaper button to clear the paper out
error, then load the roll paper or canvas media
again.
11. For roll paper, turn the knobs on the roll paper holders backward to remove
the excess slack. (Leave 2 to 3 inches of slack for canvas media.)
12. Close the printer cover and do not open it during printing.
Removing Roll Paper Prints and Roll Paper
1. To remove your roll paper or canvas media prints, press the Mroll paper
button to feed the paper forward, then cut off your printed photos straight
across the paper at the cutting guideline.
Caution:
Do not pull on the paper as you cut it to avoid damaging your printout. Also do not
cut the paper too close to the printer to avoid paper feeding problems.
2. To continue printing on roll paper or canvas media, press the Mroll paper
button again to return the paper to printing position.
3. If you are finished printing on roll paper or canvas media, press and hold the
Mroll paper button for 3 seconds to feed the paper backward and out of the
printer. If it does not feed all the way out, press the Mroll paper button again.
4. Turn the knobs on the roll paper holders backward to roll up the paper, then
remove the paper and holders from the printer.
5. Press the Ipaper button to stop the Ipaper light from flashing.
Store the unused roll paper or canvas media in its original package away from high
temperatures, humidity, and direct sunlight.
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Loading Thick Media
Use the front manual feed slot to load 13 × 19-inch media that is 1.0 to 1.3 mm
thick.
Note:
Make sure there is enough space behind the printer for the media to feed through the
printer.
1. Turn on the printer.
2. Remove any roll paper, canvas media, or paper loaded in the sheet feeder or
single sheet guide. Then close the paper support.
3. If necessary, remove the single sheet guide (see page 8) or roll paper holders
(see page 13).
4. Open the output tray, but do not pull out the extensions.
5. Open the front manual feed slot cover and slide the edge guide left.
6. Insert one sheet of thick media into the front manual feed slot, short edge first
with the printable side face-up, until the trailing edge is aligned with the
arrows.
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7. Slide the edge guide to the side of the media, but not too tightly.
Note:
If the printer doesn’t load the media and the Ipaper light flashes when printing
starts, gently pull out the media and turn off the printer. Then turn on the printer
and try again.
Caution:
Don’t turn off the printer when thick media is loaded or you may damage the
printer. To remove the media from the printer without printing, gently pull out the
media.
8. When you’re finished printing on thick media, close the front manual feed
slot cover.
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Available Epson Papers
Epson offers a wide array of high quality papers, making it easy to maximize the
impact of your photos, presentations, and creative projects.
You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at Epson Supplies CentralSM 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 name Size
Part
number
Sheet
count
Epson Premium Photo Paper
Glossy
4 × 6 inches S041808
S041727
S042119
40
100
250
5 × 7 inches S041464
S042120
20
250
8 × 10 inches S041465
S042121
20
250
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) S041286
S041283
S041667
20
25
50
11 × 14 inches S041466 20
B (11 × 17 inches) S041290 20
A3 (11.7 × 16.5 inches) S041288 20
Super B (13 × 19 inches) S041289 20
8.3 inches × 32 feet S041376 Roll
13 inches × 32 feet S041378 Roll
Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper
Glossy
4 × 6 inches S041934
S042181
S042174
50
60
100
5 × 7 inches S041945 20
8 × 10 inches S041946 20
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) S041935
S042182
S042175
20
25
50
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Epson Photo Paper Glossy 4 × 6 inches S041809
S042038
50
100
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) S041141
S041649
S041271
20
50
100
B (11 × 17 inches) S041156 20
Super B (13 × 19 inches) S041143 20
Epson Premium Photo Paper
Semi-gloss
4 × 6 inches S041982
S042122
40
250
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) S041331 20
Super B (13 × 19 inches) S041327 20
Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper
Luster
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) S041405
S041913
50
250
A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches) S041602 250
A3 (11.7 × 16.5 inches) S041406 50
Super B (13 × 19 inches) S041407
S041604
50
100
8.3 inches × 32.8 feet S041408 Roll
13 inches × 32.8 feet S041409 Roll
Epson Exhibition Fiber Paper Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) S045033 25
Super B (13 × 19 inches) S045037 25
Epson Ultra Premium Presentation
Paper Matte
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) S041341
S041914
50
250
A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches) S041603 250
A3 (11.7 × 16.5 inches) S041343 50
Super B (13 × 19 inches) S041339
S041605
50
100
Paper name Size
Part
number
Sheet
count
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Epson Premium Presentation
Paper Matte
8 × 10 inches S041467 50
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) S041257
S042180
50
100
11 × 14 inches S041468 50
A3 (11.7 × 16.5 inches) S041260 50
Super B (13 × 19 inches) S041263 50
Epson Premium Presentation
Paper Matte Double-sided
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) S041568 50
Epson Presentation Paper Matte Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) S041062 100
Legal (8.5 × 14 inches) S041067 100
B (11 × 17 inches) S041070 100
Super B (13 × 19 inches) S041069 100
Epson Velvet Fine Art Paper Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) S041636 20
Super B (13 × 19 inches) S041637 20
Epson Watercolor Paper Radiant
White
Super B (13 × 19 inches) S041351 20
Epson UltraSmooth Fine Art Paper
325 gsm
Super B (13 × 19 inches) S041896 25
PremierArt Matte Scrapbook Photo
Paper for Epson
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) SCR1002 20
12 × 12 inches SCR1003 10
Epson Premium Canvas Satin 13 inches × 20 feet S045066 Roll
Epson Premium Canvas Matte 13 inches × 20 feet S045072 Roll
Epson Bright White Paper Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) S041586 500
Epson Photo Quality Self-adhesive
Sheets
A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches) S041106 10
Epson Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer
Paper
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) S041153 10
Paper name Size
Part
number
Sheet
count
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Printing From Start to Finish
This section describes basic printing from your Windows®or Macintosh®
computer. For detailed instructions, see the on-screen Reference Guide.
You can also print label designs directly onto ink jet-printable CDs or DVDs. See
page 31 and the on-screen Reference Guide for details.
To print photos directly from a PictBridge®-compatible digital camera connected
to the R2880, see the on-screen Reference Guide.
Tip:
It’s a good idea to check for updates to your Epson Stylus Photo R2880 software. See
“Checking for Software Updates” on page 49 for instructions.
Printing in Windows
1. Open a photo or document in a printing program, open the File menu, and
select Print.
2. Select EPSON Stylus Photo R2880 and click the Preferences or
Properties button.
Note:
If you see a Setup, Printer, or Options button, click it. Then click Preferences or
Properties on the next screen.
Click here to open
your printer software
Select EPSON Stylus
Photo R2880
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20 Printing From Start to Finish
3. On the Main tab, select the Media Type setting that matches the paper you
loaded (see page 30).
Note:
The available media types vary depending on the type of black ink cartridge
currently installed (see page 44).
4. For the Color setting, select Color for any type of photographic printing. To
print black and white photos using Advanced B&W Photo mode, see your
on-screen Reference Guide for instructions.
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