Epson Stylus Photo R2880 User Manual

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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...

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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,...

Loading Paper13 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...

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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...

Loading Paper15 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 
I paper 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,...

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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 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 nameSize
Part 
numberSheet 
count
Epson Premium...

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Epson Photo Paper Glossy 4 × 6 inches S041809
S04203850
100
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) S041141
S041649
S04127120
50
100
B (11 × 17 inches) S041156 20
Super B (13 × 19 inches) S041143 20
Epson Premium Photo Paper 
Semi-gloss4 × 6 inches S041982
S04212240
250
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) S041331 20
Super B (13 × 19 inches) S041327 20
Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper 
LusterLetter (8.5 × 11 inches) S041405
S04191350
250
A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches) S041602 250
A3 (11.7 × 16.5 inches) S041406 50
Super B...

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Epson Premium Presentation 
Paper Matte8 × 10 inches S041467 50
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) S041257
S04218050
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-sidedLetter (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...

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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...

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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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