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	Re: epson 1280 by David, UK (2/8/07 5:06 PM) reply	+ / -
The flashing lights indicate that the waste ink pads “Protection Counter” has reached its limit. You need to do either of these:- 1) Download the SSC Service Utility to reset the waste ink pad "Protection Counter" from here:- http://inkjetprinterhelp.us/epsonSSC.html When you download and install the SSC utility you must right click on the icon in your taskbar and select "Show Main Window" to select your printer in BOTH boxes ---- the main list AND "Installed Printers" before the reset and other functions will work. After setting this you again right click on the icon and select "Protection Counter" --- "Show Current Value" to see the current count and the maximum limit allowed. If it needs resetting the 2 numbers will be very closely or exactly the same. To reset go back into the "Protection Counter" ---- "Reset Protection Counter". OR 2) You can reset it with just the buttons:- With the printer on at the mains but OFF at the printer switch, press and keep holding in both the paper roll and ink buttons, press and release the power button and when the power light comes on release the other 2 buttons and immediately press and hold in the paper roll button until the red light stops flashing --- about 12 seconds. Sorted. I also advise that the waste ink pads are renewed or taken out for cleaning and refitting. Failure to do so could result in ink overflowing from the base of the printer when the waste tank gets full, although you may be OK until the counter limit is reached again.