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Red and green lights are flashing on 1290 printer. It was ok before I went on hol, doesn't work after one week away.

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  • Posted on Oct 13, 2007

SOURCE: Epson Stylus Photo 1290 InkJet Printer

This is a maintenance request. Basically the internal counter has hit it's limit and now requires that the counter is reset and the ink pads are replaced or cleaned.

Ask at http://www.TheServiceManualShop.com if they do a Rescue Kit for your machine. This should include all the goodies you need to get running again. If they have no kit for machine, let me know as I may have an alternative.

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Rommel Balcita

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  • Posted on Oct 31, 2007

SOURCE: printer lights flashing.

the secret there is that you have to RESET the printer's "internal counter" by a utility software called "SSC Service Utility" go get it and install...
http://www.ssclg.com/epsone.shtml

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Dec 26, 2007

SOURCE: Epson C45(Red and Green light flashing alternately)

The waste ink collector pads are getting full and this is a protection indicator.
Either get the machine serviced or it may be cheaper to replace it-[depending where you live]
There are tricks to keep the machine going- but eventually the you will get ink leaking all over the place.
Take a look at www.fixyourownprinter.com

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Sep 21, 2008

SOURCE: Epson C48 red and green lights flashing alternately

Only Solution is Re-burn printer firmware.

Mahesh DG, Pune

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Feb 01, 2009

SOURCE: flashing red/green lights

The Waste Ink Pads in your printer are saturated with ink and the waste ink counter has exceeded its limit. The Waste Ink Pads should be replaced as soon as possible. You can overcome this problem temporarily by using the SSC utility - download from

http://www.ssclg.com/epsone.shtml

and reset the Protection Counter. This will stop the red lights flashing and restore normal operation. However, remember that eventually ink will overflow from the waste ink area and make a dreadful mess, so you must change the waste ink pads before this happens. If you want to have a go at this yourself, the service manual can be downloaded from

http://www.mediafire.com/?m6ouftizois

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