Solving Problems
If you have a problem with your printer, check the lights on the control panel to diagnose the cause. You can also check “Problems and Solutions” on page 23 for basic troubleshooting suggestions, or see your
Checking for Software Updates
Periodically, it’s a good idea to check Epson’s support website for free updates to your Epson Stylus Photo R280 Series software. Open your
With Windows, you can select Driver Update on the Maintenance tab in the printer settings window. You can also click Start or 
, select Programs or All Programs, select EPSON, and click EPSON Stylus Photo R280 Series Driver
Update.
Error Indicators
Lights | Explanation |
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Green P power light | The printer is receiving a print job, replacing an ink |
flashes | cartridge, charging ink, or cleaning the print head. |
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Red ) paper out light | If you’re printing on paper, your paper ran out. Load more |
is on and green P | paper and press the ) paper button to resume printing. |
power light flashes | If you’re printing on a CD or DVD, the CD/DVD tray is not |
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| inserted. Follow the instructions beginning on page 13 to |
| insert the tray, then press the ) paper button. |
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Red H ink light flashes | One of the cartridges is nearly expended. Check the |
and Green P power | message that appears on your screen to determine which |
light is on | cartridge is nearly expended or follow the instructions in |
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| sure you have a replacement cartridge. |
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