Epson Stylus Photo R280 Ultra Hi-Definition Photo Printer (C11C691201)

by Epson

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 17.7 x 7.4 inches ; 15 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 15 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B000SDU7ZW
• Item model number: Epson R280 Photo Printer
• Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (105 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #36 in Electronics > Computers & Add-Ons > Printers > Inkjet Printers
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 22, 2007

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Print text documents at 38 pages per minute and print standard 4 by 6 inch photos in 11 seconds with the Epson Stylus Photo R280 photo printer. This efficient 17.7 by 22.5 by 11.3 inch photo printer produces a maximum resolution of 5760 by 1440 dpi for crystal-clear photographs printed with smudge, scratch, fade, and water resistant Claria Hi-Definition ink. Your photos will be preserved for up to 200 years in family albums for future generations to enjoy, and the Photo R280's Auto Photo Correction with advanced face detection corrects overexposed shots and ensures that your images come out red-eye free and beautifully toned.

This advanced photo printer also features six-color inkjet printing with superior DX5 technology for a remarkably lifelike color palette, and can also print text and images directly onto inkjet printable CDs and DVDs for a professional look with a personalized touch. In addition, this printer comes backed by a 1-year limited manufacturer's warranty.

What's in the Box
Stylus Photo R280 ink jet printer, 78 black ink cartridge (T078120), 78 cyan ink cartridge (T078220), 78 magenta ink cartridge (T078320), 78 yellow ink cartridge (T078420), 78 light cyan ink cartridge (T078520), 78 light magenta ink cartridge (T078620), CD/DVD tray and software, power cord, documentation, and CD-ROM (printer drivers and software).

Product Description

Epson Stylus R280 8X10 Photo Printer

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

39 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars PRINTING CD's AND DVD's, February 25, 2008

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F. Nederbragt (California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Epson Stylus Photo R280 Ultra Hi-Definition Photo Printer (C11C691201) (Office Product)

I bought this printer solely to print on printable CD's and DVD's. I have produced a number of CD's now and am very happy with the results. The included program works well, is easy to use and allows using personal full color pictures and text. This is one of the least expensive printers to accomplish this task.

82 of 91 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Poor paper handling--but see addendum, December 10, 2007

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Dean L. Surkin (Bronxville, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Epson Stylus Photo R280 Ultra Hi-Definition Photo Printer (C11C691201) (Office Product)

I bought this printer specifically to do holiday cards (I use a Hi-Touch dye sublimation printer for my photos). I checked the specifications, and it claimed it could do cardstock. However, it kept jamming on the cardstock. I went through the Epson website trouble shooting screens, and I discovered that the maximum paper weight it can handle is 24 pounds (that's the weight of fine office stationery). Cardstock is usually 50 or 60 pound weight.

If I had discovered this earlier, I would have purchased a different printer. As it was, I think Epson made the specifications too vague, by specifying cardstock rather than the weight of usable paper.

Addendum: In the troubleshooting section of the Epson website, it suggested that paper jam could be reduced by feeding sheets one at a time. I tried it, and the printer worked like a charm--smooth paper feeding and fast printing. The only drawback is that I must stand by the printer and feed each sheet of cardstock one at a time.

I should mention that Epson, unlike many vendors, includes high-capacity ink cartridges in the box.

Please consider this a four-star, not a three-star, review.

27 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very impressed, esp. with the disc-printing feature, January 9, 2008

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This review is from: Epson Stylus Photo R280 Ultra Hi-Definition Photo Printer (C11C691201) (Office Product)

I'm a loyal HP user for lasers, but have had trouble with my inkjets from them in the past. Since I've had good luck with my Epson scanner, I gave the R280 a shot and have been very impressed with it. There were some errors in the original setup, causing the printer to freeze during ink charging, but these vanished as mysteriously as they appeared and the printer has been working like a dream ever since. The CD printing is beautiful (FYI: CDs are supposed to be given 24 hours to dry) and a great feature to have. I love the way that the printer also completely folds up, which keeps out dust and minimizes desk space. The printer is also offered at a great price and I was even able to get it with a rebate (no longer available) that will literally reimburse me for the cost of the printer, if it comes through. Epson, you might have won a convert!