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Epson STYLUS Photo R2880 Series User Manual

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  • Page 1 Epson Stylus Photo R2880 Series ® User’s Guide...

  • Page 2: Copyright Notice

    Seiko Epson Corporation. The information contained herein is designed only for use with this Epson product. Epson is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other equipment.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Available Epson Papers ........
  • Page 4 Solving Problems ........49 Checking for Software Updates .
  • Page 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 unprecedented gray balance, outstanding tonal range, and astounding color.

  • Page 6: Loading Paper

    Epson Presentation Paper Matte Epson Bright White Paper Epson Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss...
  • Page 7 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.

  • Page 8: Loading Paper Using The Single Sheet Guide

    Epson Watercolor Paper Radiant White ■ Epson UltraSmooth ■ ™ 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.
  • Page 9 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.
  • Page 10 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.

  • Page 11: Loading Roll Paper

    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).
  • Page 12 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).
  • Page 13 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.

  • Page 14: Loading Thick Media

    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.
  • Page 15 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 starts, gently pull out the media and turn off the printer. Then turn on the printer and try again.

  • Page 16: Available Epson Papers

    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 Central www.epson.com/ink3 (U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). You can also purchase supplies from an Epson authorized reseller.
  • Page 17 Paper name Epson Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster Epson Exhibition Fiber Paper Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte Size 4 × 6 inches Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) B (11 × 17 inches) Super B (13 ×...
  • Page 18 Paper name Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-sided Epson Presentation Paper Matte Epson Velvet Fine Art Paper Epson Watercolor Paper Radiant White Epson UltraSmooth Fine Art Paper 325 gsm PremierArt Matte Scrapbook Photo Paper for Epson...

  • Page 19: Printing From Start To Finish

    To print photos directly from a PictBridge 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.
  • Page 20 3. On the Main tab, select the 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 setting, select Color print black and white photos using Advanced B&W Photo mode, see your on-screen Reference Guide for instructions.
  • Page 21 6. Select as the Mode setting, then select one of the following: Automatic ■ Epson Standard ■ matches images colors to the Adobe RGB color standard. Adobe RGB Use this setting if your source file was captured in Adobe RGB.
  • Page 22 10. To reduce or enlarge your printout or print double-sided, click the tab and select settings as necessary. (Click Layout Reference Guide for details.) Note: For color management instructions, see http://www.epson.com/SPR2880Profiles. For more information about print settings, click Help or see your on-screen Reference Guide. 11. Click to save your settings.

  • Page 23: Printing With Mac Os X 10.5

    Print 2. Select Epson Stylus Photo R2880 3. Click the arrow to expand the Print window, if necessary. as the setting. Printer Select EPSON Stylus Photo R2880 Click to expand Printing From Start to Finish Cancel printing menu, and File...
  • Page 24 4. Select the Paper Size ■ To print a borderless photo on paper loaded in the sheet feeder, select a paper size with a ■ To print on roll paper or canvas media, create a custom paper size. Select Manage Custom Sizes the + (plus sign), double-click For the Width, enter Height enter the desired length up to 44 inches.
  • Page 25 6. Select Print Settings Note: In certain programs, you may need to select Advanced before you can select Print Settings. For more information about print settings, click the 7. Select the Media Type page 30). Note: The available media types vary depending on the type of black ink cartridge currently installed (see page 44).
  • Page 26 ■ SuperPhoto - 5760dpi (best to use for canvas media) Note: For color management instructions, see http://www.epson.com/SPR2880Profiles. For more information about print settings, click ? or see your on-screen Reference Guide. 10. Click Print 11. To monitor your print job, click the printer icon in the dock (or click the...

  • Page 27: Printing With Mac Os X 10.3 To 10.4

    Printing With Mac OS X 10.3 to 10.4 1. Open a photo or document in a printing program, open the select Page Setup 2. Select Stylus Photo R2880 3. Select the Paper Size ■ To print a borderless photo on paper loaded in the sheet feeder, select a paper size with a ■...
  • Page 28 7. Select Stylus Photo R2880 and select the following print settings: Note: In certain programs, you may need to select Advanced before you can select Print Settings. For more information about print settings, click the 8. Select the Media Type Note: The available media types vary depending on the type of black ink cartridge currently installed (see page 44).
  • Page 29 ■ SuperPhoto - 5760dpi (best to use for canvas media) Note: For color management instructions, see http://www.epson.com/SPR2880Profiles. For more information about print settings, click ? or see your on-screen Reference Guide. 13. Click Print 14. To monitor your print job, click the printer icon in the dock (or click the...

  • Page 30: Selecting The Correct Paper Type

    Epson Photo Quality Self-adhesive Sheets Epson Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer Paper Epson Velvet Fine Art Paper Epson Watercolor Paper Radiant White Epson UltraSmooth Fine Art Paper 325 gsm PremierArt Matte Scrapbook Photo Paper for Epson Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte...

  • Page 31: Printing On Cds And Dvds

    Printing on CDs and DVDs You can use your R2880 and the Epson Print CD software that came with it to print label designs directly onto ink jet-printable CDs or DVDs. Before you load a CD or DVD, be sure to clean the rollers inside the printer, as described below.

  • Page 32: Loading A Cd Or Dvd

    Loading a CD or DVD 1. First burn files, music, or video onto your CD/DVD before printing on it to prevent errors. 2. Turn on the printer. 3. Clean the rollers inside the printer (see page 31). 4. Remove any paper loaded in the sheet feeder and remove the single sheet guide, if it is installed.
  • Page 33 Note: For small 8-cm discs, place the adapter on the tray and then place the disc in the adapter. 8. Insert the tray into the front manual feed slot. Then slide the edge guide against the left side of the CD/DVD tray. 9.

  • Page 34: Printing On A Cd Or Dvd

    Printing on a CD or DVD When you installed the software for the R2880, you installed the Epson Print CD program for printing label designs directly onto CDs or DVDs. Follow these steps to open the program and print on the disc you loaded in the printer: 1.

  • Page 35: Removing Your Printed Cd/Dvd

    3. When you’re ready to print on the disc, open the You see one of these windows: Windows 4. Select EPSON Stylus Photo R2880 Stylus Photo R2880 5. Click Print Removing Your Printed CD/DVD After your CD or DVD is printed, the tray ejects partially from the R2880.

  • Page 36: Maintaining Your Printer

    (the taskbar) and select Cleaning Mac OS X: Open the folder, open the , select Utility3 . Then select and Cleaning Maintaining Your Printer icon in Auto Head Applications EPSON Printer , and click SP R2880 Auto Nozzle Check...

  • Page 37: Checking And Aligning The Print Head

    Banding may also occur if your print head nozzles need cleaning (see page 36). 1. Load a few sheets of Epson Presentation Paper Matte (or the photo paper you have on hand) in the sheet feeder (see page 6). It’s best to use matte or photo paper for the most accurate alignment.

  • Page 38: Checking The Ink Cartridge Status

    On a Windows computer that is connected to the Internet, you may see a screen asking if you want to receive Epson offers the first time you try to print when ink is low. Click Accept or Decline. To disable checking for ink offers or updates from Epson, see the instructions in your on-screen Reference Guide.
  • Page 39 (the taskbar). You see the screen to the right. Mac OS X: 1. Open the Applications 2. Open the EPSON Printer Utility3 3. Select , click SP R2880 EPSON StatusMonitor You see the screen to the right.

  • Page 40: Replacing Ink Cartridges

    Yellow Note: We recommend that you use genuine Epson cartridges and do not refill them. The use of other products may affect your print quality and could result in printer damage. Yields vary considerably based on images printed, print settings, paper type, frequency of use, and temperature.
  • Page 41 Make sure you have a new ink cartridge before you begin. You must install new cartridges immediately after removing the old ones. 1. Remove the CD/DVD tray or thick media and close the front manual feed slot cover before replacing ink. If you have roll paper or canvas media loaded in the printer, remove it to prevent ink marks on the paper (see page 13).
  • Page 42 6. Before opening the cartridge package, shake the package four or five times. Note: All cartridges make a clicking sound when you shake them. Caution: Do not shake the cartridges after opening the packages or ink will leak. 7. Remove the cartridge from the package, but be careful not to touch the green chip on the cartridge.
  • Page 43 10. Once you replace all the necessary cartridges, close the cartridge cover and push it down until it clicks into place. 11. Close the printer cover. 12. Press the H ink button to begin charging the ink. This takes about 2 1/2 minutes.

  • Page 44: Switching Black Ink Cartridge Types

    Premium Canvas Matte ■ Photo Quality Self-adhesive Sheets ■ PremierArt Matte Scrapbook Photo Paper for Epson Note: You cannot select these paper types when the Photo Black ink cartridge is installed. Use the Photo Black cartridge with the following media types: ■...
  • Page 45 Switching the Black Ink Cartridge Make sure you have the other black ink cartridge handy before you begin. You must install the other cartridge immediately after removing the installed one from the printer. Caution: If you remove a low or expended ink cartridge, you cannot reinstall and use the cartridge.
  • Page 46 5. Squeeze the tab on the black ink cartridge and lift the cartridge straight up to remove it. Store this cartridge in a plastic bag for later use. Warning: If ink gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with water.
  • Page 47 9. Insert the black ink cartridge into the holder and push it down until it clicks into place. 10. Close the cartridge cover and push it down until it clicks into place. 11. Close the printer cover. 12. Press the H ink button to begin charging the ink. This takes about 2 1/2 minutes.
  • Page 48 Information 4. If necessary, select the installed black ink cartridge and click Mac OS X 10.3 to 10.5 1. Open the Applications 2. Open EPSON Printer Utility3 3. Select SP R2880 4. Select EPSON StatusMonitor Click the button to update the ink cartridge and Media Type settings in Update the printer driver.

  • Page 49: Solving Problems

    Check the status of the printer lights to diagnose the cause of most problems (see page 50), or check the solutions beginning on page 51 for more information. Open your on-screen Epson Information Center for detailed help and easy access to Epson’s support website, FAQs, paper and ink purchasing, and Reference Guide.

  • Page 50: Checking The Printer Lights

    Checking the Printer Lights Check the status of the printer lights to solve the most common problems. Light status paper on P power and I paper flashing H ink on H ink flashing Solving Problems Problem and solution Paper may be out or multiple sheets may have fed into the sheet feeder.

  • Page 51: Problems And Solutions

    Epson for help (see page 54). The print head is obstructed by paper or other foreign material. Turn off the printer, remove any obstructions, and turn it back on. If the error persists, contact Epson (see page 54). paper button to...

  • Page 52: Paper Feeding Problems

    If your image is not positioned correctly on the disc or does not cover the printable area correctly, you may need to adjust the printing position using the Epson Print CD software. See the on-screen Reference Guide for instructions. Solving Problems...

  • Page 53: Print Quality Problems

    Reference Guide for instructions. Print Quality Problems ■ For the best print quality, use Epson papers (see page 16) and genuine Epson ink cartridges (see page 40). ■ Load the paper printable side up (usually the whiter, brighter, or glossy side).

  • Page 54: Where To Get Help

    Purchase Supplies and Accessories You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at Epson Supplies Central 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).

  • Page 55: Notices

    Notices Important Safety Instructions Before using your R2880, read and follow these safety instructions: ■ Be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the R2880. ■ Use only the type of power source indicated on the R2880 label. ■...

  • Page 56: Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions

    ■ Except as specifically explained in your documentation, do not attempt to service the R2880 yourself. ■ Unplug the R2880 and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: if the power cord or plug is damaged; if liquid has entered the product;...
  • Page 57 Epson is not responsible for warranty service should the Epson label or logo or the rating label or serial number be removed or should the product fail to be properly maintained or fail to function properly as a result of misuse,...
  • Page 58 Epson Authorized Servicer. If a claimed defect cannot be identified or reproduced, you will be held responsible for the costs incurred.

  • Page 59: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration of Conformity According to 47CFR, Part 2 and 15 for: Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals; and/or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used with Class B Personal Computers: Epson America, Inc. Located at: MS 3-13 3840 Kilroy Airport Way...

  • Page 60: Fcc Compliance Statement

    FCC Compliance Statement For United States Users This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception.
  • Page 64 CPD-25204R1 Printed in XXXXXX...

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