Epson photo r260 printer – your help at any place
That Epson printer is the best printer to manage with multiple tasks such as printing photos, images on CD and DVD drives, and it makes it very fast and conveniently. Modern technologies such as technology DX5, MicroPiezo print head technology, PictBridge technology, the technology of Clariaв„ў Hi-Definition ink make epson photo r260 an excellent choice to fill your life with bright colors and necessary functions.
Another brilliant function ArcSoft PhotoImpression™ allows you to edit pictures and print them with different frames, templates and borders. This wonderful device by Epson is equipped with a special function to support Epson PhotoCenter – a web site to share one's photos, pictures, print them directly from web pages and even create free postcards using favorite photos of your own.
Stylus photo r260 Epson printer is a pleasure to operate. Loading paper is rather easy. Apart from plain paper you can load envelopes and different kinds of special paper. To print your images you can use different operational systems such as Windows or Macintosh OS X. Is is possible to print pictures directly from digital caneras or mobile phones. The latter devices should support the PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT technologies with JPEG format of the images and the sizes from 80x80 up to 9200 x 9200 pixels.

The main features of the device
- Printing on different size paper, envelopes, special paper;
- CD/DVD printing;
- Choice of printable area;
- Sharp printed images with Epson's patented MicroPiezoВ® print head and DX5 technology;
- Black and color ink cartridges;
- Multiple software support;
- USB 2.0 Hi-Speed support for computers and compatible devices;
- Power consumption 12 W during operation;
- True BorderFreeВ® frame-ready prints on select 4 × 6, 5 × 7, 8 × 10, and letter-size papers;
- Using of Clariaв„ў Hi-Definition ink for photo quality and its long life.
Maintenance and support r260
Epson printer r260 price is rather optimal and will fit any demand. It is easy to maintain and transport. The print head is cleaned quickly in the case of light or faint pictures, using the special button installed on the printer or run a nozzle check to be sure if the print head is really dirty. Ink cartridges are replaced with no problems.
If necessary one can get support at any time via in Internet or telephone line. You can also download drivers, FAQs or write an e-mail asking Epson on your problems.
Epson Stylus Photo R260
Key Features
Borderless 4" x 6" photos in as fast as 13 sec and better than lab quality in as fast as 32 seconds (default); up to 30 ppm¹ black and color text
Clariaв„ў ink for photos that stay brilliant
Automatic photo correction - like having a lab technician inside
Direct printing onto CDs/DVDs
PC-free photo printing from cameras or phones
Ultra hi-definition prints set a new standard in digital photography
Printing Technology
6-color advanced MicroPiezoВ® inkjet technology, optimized for photo printing
Ink Palette for Epson Stylus Photo R260
Black, Cyan, Light Cyan, Magenta, Light Magenta and Yellow
Ink Cartridge Configuration
6 individual ink cartridges
Ink Type
Claria Hi-Definition Ink (smudge, scratch, water and fade resistant²)
Light Resistance / Print Longevity
Up to 200 year album storage³
Minimum Ink Droplet Size
DX5 technology produces 5 microscopically small ink droplet sizes, some as small as 1.5 Picoliters, for the smoothest gradations and grain free photos.
Maximum Resolution (dots per inch)
5760 x 1440 optimized dpi
Black Text
Black text up to 30 ppm¹
Color Text
Color text up to 30 ppm¹
4" x 6" Borderless Photo
4" x 6" borderless photo in as fast as 13 sec¹
Direct Camera Connection
Front PictBridge port (print from digital cameras and mobile phones, PC-free), DPOF
Supported Digital Camera Technologies
Epson PRINT Image Matchingв„ў, Exif
Direct CD/DVD Printing
Inkjet printable CDs and DVDs
Maximum Paper Size
8.5" x 44"
Paper Sizes
8.5" x 11", 8.5" x 14", A4, B5, A5, A6, Half letter, Executive, User definable (3.5" - 44" in length)
Borderless Photo Sizes
4" x 6", 5" x 7", 8" x 10", 8.5" x 11", 16:9 wide
Paper Types for Epson printer r260
Supports plain paper, Epson Premium Bright White Paper, Photo Paper Glossy, Premium Photo Paper Glossy, Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy, Premium Photo Paper Luster, Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss, and Presentation Paper Matte, Premium Presentation Paper Matte and Matte Scrapbook Paper (letter)
Envelope Types
No. 10, DL, C6; plain paper, bond paper, air mail
Input Paper Capacity
120 sheets plain paper 20 sheets Premium Photo Paper Glossy
Recommended Ink Cartridges for Epson R260
77 High Capacity Black: (T077120)
77 High Capacity Cyan: (T077220)
77 High Capacity Magenta: (T077320)
77 High Capacity Yellow: (T077420)
77 High Capacity Light Cyan: (T077520)
77 High Capacity Light Magenta: (T077620)
78 Black: (T078120)
78 Cyan: (T078220)
78 Magenta: (T078320)
78 Yellow: (T078420)
78 Light Cyan: (T078520)
78 Light Magenta: (T078620)
Weight and Dimensions (W x D x H)
Weight: 14.3 lb, Storage: 17.7" x 16.3" x 8.3", Printing: 17.7" x 21.0" x 11.1"
Case Color
Silver, gray and black
Connectivity
Hi-Speed USB 2.0
Operating Systems
Windows: 98SE, 2000, Me, XP and XP Professional x64, Mac: OS X 10.2.8 or later (Power PCВ® and IntelВ® CoreВ® processor)
Software Included
Epson Printer driver, Epson PrintCD, Epson Web to Page, ArcSoftВ® PhotoImpressionВ® 5 (PC and Macintosh Compatible)
Color Management
Automatic photo correction4; and ICM
Sound Level
4.9 B (A) per ISO7779
Temperature
Operating: 50В° to 95В° F (10В° to 35В° C) Storage: -4В° to 14В° F (-20В° to 60В° C)
Relative Humidity
Operating: 20 - 80% Storage: 5 - 85% (no condensation)
Safety Approvals
Safety standards UL60950, CSA C22.2 No. 60950 EMI FCC Part 15 subpart B class B, CAN/CSA-CEI/IEC CISPR 22 class B
Power Requirements of r260
Rated voltage: 120 V AC Rated frequency: 50 - 60 Hz Rated current: 0.6 Amp
Power Consumption
Approx. 12 W ISO 10561 Approx. 1.1 W (Sleep mode) Approx. 0.3 W (Power off mode) ENERGY STAR Compliant
Warranty
One-year limited in the U.S. and Canada