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Stylus Photo 1290

My printer keeps coming up with thr following error in the status monitor: "Installed Ink Cartridge Not Recognized." "Replace the black ink cartridge." I Have replaced the cartridge Several times with NEW GENUINE epson cartridges, it does not seem to be solving the problem. I Have also replaced the PRINTHEAD, PRINTHEAD CABLE it made no difference. I tested the MAIN BOARD on another machine and it works fine in that one. Has anyone else ever had this problem and maybe found a solution. Thanks.

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  • edward richmond Jan 31, 2009

    I have pink images coming out of my printer.can you help 
    many thanks ed

  • edward richmond Jan 31, 2009

    I have pink prints coming out of my printer.Can someone help 


    many thanks ed

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Ratt, Please uninstall all related Epson Stylus Photo 1290 softwares, drivers etc. and also clean registry by using any registry cleaner. After going through all this, restart your OS and reinstall your Stylus Photo 1290. If this doesn't solve your problems, then please try this. Steps: 1) Backup all your important document from where you've install your OS (e.g. c:\) 2) Format the drive where your OS is installed (e.g. c:\) 3) Re-install your OS in fresh. 4) After completing your OS installation, install your printer..... GOOD LUCK !!!

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