Epson Stylus Photo R2880 User Manual

Epson Stylus  Photo R2880 Series
User’s Guide
®
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Contents3
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

4Contents
Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   49
Checking for Software Updates  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   49
Checking the Printer Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   50
Problems and Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   51
Where To Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   54...

Introduction5
Introduction
Yo u r  E p s o n  S t y l u s® 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...

6Loading Paper
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...

Loading Paper7 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...

Loading Paper9 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...

10Loading Paper
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...