Change a Print Head on an Epson 1290
The Epson Stylus Photo 1290 is a small computer printer that can fabricate normal color images and photos. When the ink runs low, an error message appears and it will not go away until a new print head is installed. Replacing the print head takes about two minutes, with one minute used for charging the ink.
Instructions
1. Turn on the printer.
2. Flip the output tray down and lift the top cover.
3. Press the ink cartridge replacement button on the front of the printer and the print head carrier will move to an accessible position inside the printer. When you press this button, the lights on the printer will flash. If the error light flashes at the same time as the power light, change the black print head. If the lights flash at different times, change the color print head.
4. Lift the lid on the carrier and the print head will pop out. Remove it from the carrier.
5. Remove the tape from the new print head.
6. Insert the new print head into its carrier with the electronic contact facing the inside of the printer.
7. Close the lid on the carrier.
8. Press the ink cartridge replacement button on the front of the printer and the printer will charge the ink. The power light will flash until the ink is fully charged. When the charging is complete and the light stops flashing, close the top cover. The printer is now ready for use.
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