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<p>I have have just acquired a Epson 1290 from my father in law who bought a new printer a while back. The 1290 has not been in use for a while. I'm running Windows vista and have installed the 1290(M) driver. The first few test prints produced a lot of horizontal pink lines. I performed Head Cleaning several times which did not seem to help and then ran through the head alignment process which did seem to help and I successfully managed to print a few pages of text and photos with no pink lines, and I was generally happy with the print quality.<br>

Returning two days later, the pink horizontal lines have reappeared. I performed head cleaning twice which didn't help, then printed out a four page document (with some graphics) - the pink lines dissapeared by page 4 and then printing the document again was Ok ie no pink lines on any pages. A subsequent photo printed on 5 x 7 Epson Premium Glossy Photo (i'm not going to test on A4 or A3 ) has also come out fine.<br>

Having googled these pink lines, I have come across a couple of pages (http://goo.gl/VZE8D & http://goo.gl/wZfAs) which seem to indicate that it is a problem with the print head and that replacing the print head or more economically getting a new printer is the only option. <br>

Has anyone else experienced this or can comment on what causes the pink lines and how to resolve? Any input is much appreciated.</p>

 

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<p>The pink lines are back again. Very annoying. Have only spent money on paper and not inks. I might try the cleaning tips suggested in the links provided by Peter, but it looks like I might have to buy a new printer. I probably would have looked at the Epson SP 1400 but this experience and the comments above from others are making me lean towards the Canon Pro9000 MKII.</p>
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<p>Having read some posts here and googled elsewhere, I tried cleaning using a kit (cleaning solution, syringe, tube, gloves) from an ebay store, and touch wood this seems to have resolved the problem - well I have managed to print a few good prints on two consecutive days, with no pink lines. I have however also had a problem with the waste pad being full, so have had to fool it (procedure found at <a href="http://www.2manuals.com/reset_wip.php" target="_blank">http://www.2manuals.com/reset_wip.php</a>), and have now run out of colour ink, but so far so good.<br>

Any tips re the waste pad, without having to dismantle the printer?</p>

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