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... Control Panel Buttons EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 16 Aligning Vertical Lines in Your Printout EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 16 Printing a Self Test EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 17 Printing a Hex Dump EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 17 Resetting the Printer EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 17 Cleaning the Printer EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 18 Transporting the Printer EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 18 Related Documentation EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 18 6/03 P R O D U C T I N F O R M A T I O N G U I D E EPSON UPDATE 6/11/03 This package provides a new dot matrix printer product section to...
... Control Panel Buttons EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 16 Aligning Vertical Lines in Your Printout EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 16 Printing a Self Test EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 17 Printing a Hex Dump EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 17 Resetting the Printer EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 17 Cleaning the Printer EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 18 Transporting the Printer EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 18 Related Documentation EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 18 6/03 P R O D U C T I N F O R M A T I O N G U I D E EPSON UPDATE 6/11/03 This package provides a new dot matrix printer product section to...
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...High-capacity cut -sheet feeder (C806371 for FX-890, C806391 for FX-2190) Use the additional tractor in the pull position along with continuous multi-part forms. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 1 Pull tractor unit (C800201 for FX-890, C800211 for FX-2190) Feeds up to improve paper handling and.... You can load single sheets, single-sheet multi-part forms, or envelopes. The parts for the FX-890. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Paper guide Paper guide cover Printer cover Edge guides Front cover Paper release lever Control panel Power switch Ribbon cartridge Paper thickness lever Paper ...
...High-capacity cut -sheet feeder (C806371 for FX-890, C806391 for FX-2190) Use the additional tractor in the pull position along with continuous multi-part forms. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 1 Pull tractor unit (C800201 for FX-890, C800211 for FX-2190) Feeds up to improve paper handling and.... You can load single sheets, single-sheet multi-part forms, or envelopes. The parts for the FX-890. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Paper guide Paper guide cover Printer cover Edge guides Front cover Paper release lever Control panel Power switch Ribbon cartridge Paper thickness lever Paper ...
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Printer Specifications Mechanical Printing method Printing speed Printing direction Line spacing Printable columns Resolution Paper feed methods Paper feed speed 9-pin impact dot matrix Ultra speed draft 566 cps at 10 cpi 680 cps at 12 cpi High-speed draft 559 cps at 10... (127 mm)/ second Copy mode: 1/6-inch (4.23 mm) feed, 83 msec; EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Roll paper holder (8310) Allows you to use your printer with your printer's built-in 1/432-inch increments FX-890: 80 columns (at 10 cpi) FX-2190: 136 columns (at 12 cpi Bidirectional logic seeking for more information. Card type...
Printer Specifications Mechanical Printing method Printing speed Printing direction Line spacing Printable columns Resolution Paper feed methods Paper feed speed 9-pin impact dot matrix Ultra speed draft 566 cps at 10 cpi 680 cps at 12 cpi High-speed draft 559 cps at 10... (127 mm)/ second Copy mode: 1/6-inch (4.23 mm) feed, 83 msec; EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Roll paper holder (8310) Allows you to use your printer with your printer's built-in 1/432-inch increments FX-890: 80 columns (at 10 cpi) FX-2190: 136 columns (at 12 cpi Bidirectional logic seeking for more information. Card type...
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...the paper stack can be up to 0.59 inch (15 mm). EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Paper capacity Reliability Acoustic noise Dimensions and weight Ribbon Single-bin...FX-890: 16.8 lb (7.6 kg) FX-2190: 21.7 lb (9.6 kg) Black ribbon cartridge FX-890: S015329 FX-2190: S015327 Ribbon life * FX-890: approx. 7.5 million characters FX-2190: approx. 12 million characters * (Draft, 10 cpi, 14 dots/character) System Compatibility The printer... letter Approx. 56W pattern) (ISO/IEC 10561 letter pattern) 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 3 Electronic Interfaces Buffer Built-in fonts Character tables Character sets...
...the paper stack can be up to 0.59 inch (15 mm). EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Paper capacity Reliability Acoustic noise Dimensions and weight Ribbon Single-bin...FX-890: 16.8 lb (7.6 kg) FX-2190: 21.7 lb (9.6 kg) Black ribbon cartridge FX-890: S015329 FX-2190: S015327 Ribbon life * FX-890: approx. 7.5 million characters FX-2190: approx. 12 million characters * (Draft, 10 cpi, 14 dots/character) System Compatibility The printer... letter Approx. 56W pattern) (ISO/IEC 10561 letter pattern) 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 3 Electronic Interfaces Buffer Built-in fonts Character tables Character sets...
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...when paper has not been fully ejected or paper is selected. Power-on Functions The table below summarizes the power-on page 8. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Control Panel Buttons and Lights Button/Light Function 1 Font button Selects one of the pitch settings. Font lights Indicate which ...held down the Pause button for ribbon change timing Program reload mode 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 7 Ejects a single sheet of -form position. Flashes when the printer is pressed. To perform the function on the printer. In this mode, you turn on the right, hold down for more...
...when paper has not been fully ejected or paper is selected. Power-on Functions The table below summarizes the power-on page 8. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Control Panel Buttons and Lights Button/Light Function 1 Font button Selects one of the pitch settings. Font lights Indicate which ...held down the Pause button for ribbon change timing Program reload mode 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 7 Ejects a single sheet of -form position. Flashes when the printer is pressed. To perform the function on the printer. In this mode, you turn on the right, hold down for more...
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...See the Reference Guide. The print head is loaded in the selected paper source. An unknown or fatal printer error has occurred. Note: Settings you make in a document. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Error Indicators If the printer stops working and one of paper is jammed in different pitches) with the buttons on , O =... cpi 17 cpi 20 cpi PS O=On, N=Off 8 - Paper is not fully ejected. See the table below . EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Make sure that the printer is not fed to eject the sheet. the Paper Out light goes off for more control panel lights are on or flashing...
...See the Reference Guide. The print head is loaded in the selected paper source. An unknown or fatal printer error has occurred. Note: Settings you make in a document. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Error Indicators If the printer stops working and one of paper is jammed in different pitches) with the buttons on , O =... cpi 17 cpi 20 cpi PS O=On, N=Off 8 - Paper is not fully ejected. See the table below . EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Make sure that the printer is not fed to eject the sheet. the Paper Out light goes off for more control panel lights are on or flashing...
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...affect loading performance, so use the front or bottom slot whenever possible. otherwise they may come off their backing sheets inside the printer and cause a paper jam. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 9 Paper slot front bottom rear Description If you to load continuous paper from the front, rear or bottom of .... Select the paper source that loading paper from the top, front, bottom, or rear. Caution: Do not load continuous paper with labels. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Selecting a Paper Source Paper can use the front, bottom, or rear paper slot with an opening large enough for the...
...affect loading performance, so use the front or bottom slot whenever possible. otherwise they may come off their backing sheets inside the printer and cause a paper jam. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 9 Paper slot front bottom rear Description If you to load continuous paper from the front, rear or bottom of .... Select the paper source that loading paper from the top, front, bottom, or rear. Caution: Do not load continuous paper with labels. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Selecting a Paper Source Paper can use the front, bottom, or rear paper slot with an opening large enough for the...
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...2 5 or 6 * Available when using the tractor in the pull position. You can load paper in combination. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Setting the Paper Release Lever Set the paper release lever to indicate the paper source you are using. (See... the table below . Front push tractor position For loading continuous paper with 7 parts cannot be used at these temperatures. 10 - Adjusting the Paper-Thickness Setting First turn off the printer...
...2 5 or 6 * Available when using the tractor in the pull position. You can load paper in combination. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Setting the Paper Release Lever Set the paper release lever to indicate the paper source you are using. (See... the table below . Front push tractor position For loading continuous paper with 7 parts cannot be used at these temperatures. 10 - Adjusting the Paper-Thickness Setting First turn off the printer...
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... Micro Adjust function to adjust the top-of -form position. 1. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Using the Micro Adjust Function The Micro Adjust function allows you to move the perforation to the tear-off position. this may damage the printer or cause it , even if you try to adjust the position... the paper to adjust the top-of -form positions. Tear off position. 4. Note: The printer has a minimum and a maximum top-of -form position up the printer cover so you make with the Micro Adjust function. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 11 Press the LF/FF D button to exit Micro Adjust mode.
... Micro Adjust function to adjust the top-of -form position. 1. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Using the Micro Adjust Function The Micro Adjust function allows you to move the perforation to the tear-off position. this may damage the printer or cause it , even if you try to adjust the position... the paper to adjust the top-of -form positions. Tear off position. 4. Note: The printer has a minimum and a maximum top-of -form position up the printer cover so you make with the Micro Adjust function. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 11 Press the LF/FF D button to exit Micro Adjust mode.
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... (pull tractor) paper slot. Be sure to position 5 (for thin envelopes) or 6 (for use only the type of the envelope into the printer first. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 front paper guide front sheet guide Labels When printing on labels, use with labels because the... printer may not feed labels on single sheets with a tractor feeder. When fed backward, labels can load labels in the printer between jobs; You can load multiple envelopes using the ...
... (pull tractor) paper slot. Be sure to position 5 (for thin envelopes) or 6 (for use only the type of the envelope into the printer first. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 front paper guide front sheet guide Labels When printing on labels, use with labels because the... printer may not feed labels on single sheets with a tractor feeder. When fed backward, labels can load labels in the printer between jobs; You can load multiple envelopes using the ...
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... are loading postcards long edge first, always load them in the paper path. 3. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Postcards You can feed postcards one at a time may damage the printer or cause it . When you begin printing. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 13 Set the paper release lever to eject paper when the... printer is loaded on single sheets. The cards can load multiple cards using . Reverse ...
... are loading postcards long edge first, always load them in the paper path. 3. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Postcards You can feed postcards one at a time may damage the printer or cause it . When you begin printing. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 13 Set the paper release lever to eject paper when the... printer is loaded on single sheets. The cards can load multiple cards using . Reverse ...
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... - To use the control panel, see the Reference Guide. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Clearing Paper Jams Follow these steps to do this: ❏ Using the EPSON Remote Configuration Manager on the printer software CD-ROM. (See the User's Guide for more of the printer's default settings. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 If continuous paper is off . If the paper...
... - To use the control panel, see the Reference Guide. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Clearing Paper Jams Follow these steps to do this: ❏ Using the EPSON Remote Configuration Manager on the printer software CD-ROM. (See the User's Guide for more of the printer's default settings. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 If continuous paper is off . If the paper...
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... the default-setting mode. To enter Okidata mode on and paper is loaded. The printer beeps twice and is at least 11 inches (279 mm) long and 8.3 inches (210 mm) wide. See page 14. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 15 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Follow the steps below to print the default-setting mode instructions (three pages...
... the default-setting mode. To enter Okidata mode on and paper is loaded. The printer beeps twice and is at least 11 inches (279 mm) long and 8.3 inches (210 mm) wide. See page 14. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 15 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Follow the steps below to print the default-setting mode instructions (three pages...
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... Pause button, turn Lock-out mode off, repeat steps 1 and 2. Turn on the printer. You select the best alignment pattern from the paper guide. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Make sure the printer is pressed. Turn off . 2. While holding down the Load/Eject and Pause buttons.... Then select the pattern with the best alignment. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Locking the Control Panel Buttons You can...
... Pause button, turn Lock-out mode off, repeat steps 1 and 2. Turn on the printer. You select the best alignment pattern from the paper guide. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Make sure the printer is pressed. Turn off . 2. While holding down the Load/Eject and Pause buttons.... Then select the pattern with the best alignment. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Locking the Control Panel Buttons You can...
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... - 17 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Printing a Self Test Running the printer's self test helps you determine whether the printer or the computer is causing the problem: ❏ If the self test results are satisfactory, the printer is working properly and the problem probably results from the computer as ASCII characters. If characters are represented by dots. 4. Always...
... - 17 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Printing a Self Test Running the printer's self test helps you determine whether the printer or the computer is causing the problem: ❏ If the self test results are satisfactory, the printer is working properly and the problem probably results from the computer as ASCII characters. If characters are represented by dots. 4. Always...
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... Documentation 4041363-00/ CPD-15991R1 EPSON FX-890/2190 User's Guide 3020817-00/ CPD-16124 CD-ROM containing online Reference Guide PLFX890 EPSON FX-890 Parts Price List PLFX2190 EPSON FX-2190 Parts Price List Transporting the Printer If you have just used the printer, the print head may be ...cartridge. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet; Remove any paper in water. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Cleaning the Printer 1. Keep the printer cover closed . 7. If any options are closed to clean the printer; let it cool for a few minutes before touching it off . 2. Unplug ...
... Documentation 4041363-00/ CPD-15991R1 EPSON FX-890/2190 User's Guide 3020817-00/ CPD-16124 CD-ROM containing online Reference Guide PLFX890 EPSON FX-890 Parts Price List PLFX2190 EPSON FX-2190 Parts Price List Transporting the Printer If you have just used the printer, the print head may be ...cartridge. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet; Remove any paper in water. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Cleaning the Printer 1. Keep the printer cover closed . 7. If any options are closed to clean the printer; let it cool for a few minutes before touching it off . 2. Unplug ...
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... Compatibility You can use the online help using your printer software, you can make your FX-890 or FX-2190 work like the Okidata® Microline® 320 Turbo or 321 Turbo by turning the printer on page 15. It describes all the printer's functions, optional products, printer software, troubleshooting, and technical specifications. Introduction This manual covers...
... Compatibility You can use the online help using your printer software, you can make your FX-890 or FX-2190 work like the Okidata® Microline® 320 Turbo or 321 Turbo by turning the printer on page 15. It describes all the printer's functions, optional products, printer software, troubleshooting, and technical specifications. Introduction This manual covers...
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... the following list: For FX-890: For FX-2190: FX-980 FX-880+ FX-880 FX-870 FX-850 FX-800 FX-85 FX-80+ FX-80 FX-2180 FX-2170 FX-1180+ FX-1180 FX-1170 FX-1050 FX-1000 FX-105 FX-100+ FX-100 14 Setting Up the Printer When prompted, insert the printer software CD-ROM and click Browse to install the Reference Guide and the EPSON Remote Configuration Utility. 6. The...
... the following list: For FX-890: For FX-2190: FX-980 FX-880+ FX-880 FX-870 FX-850 FX-800 FX-85 FX-80+ FX-80 FX-2180 FX-2170 FX-1180+ FX-1180 FX-1170 FX-1050 FX-1000 FX-105 FX-100+ FX-100 14 Setting Up the Printer When prompted, insert the printer software CD-ROM and click Browse to install the Reference Guide and the EPSON Remote Configuration Utility. 6. The...
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c Caution: Never press the Load/Eject or Tear Off/Bin button when you finish printing, tear off the pull tractor and jam the printer. the paper could come off the paper supply at a time from the pull tractor 1. The paper can load ordinary single sheets and envelopes one at ... the front paper entry slot with the Paper Guide You can be up to 10.1 inches (257 mm) wide on the FX-890 and 16.5 inches (420 mm) wide on the FX-2190. c Caution: Do not load multipart forms, carbon paper, or labels in the paper guide. 26 Paper Handling Removing paper from...
c Caution: Never press the Load/Eject or Tear Off/Bin button when you finish printing, tear off the pull tractor and jam the printer. the paper could come off the paper supply at a time from the pull tractor 1. The paper can load ordinary single sheets and envelopes one at ... the front paper entry slot with the Paper Guide You can be up to 10.1 inches (257 mm) wide on the FX-890 and 16.5 inches (420 mm) wide on the FX-2190. c Caution: Do not load multipart forms, carbon paper, or labels in the paper guide. 26 Paper Handling Removing paper from...
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...(lines per inch) Paper out override Printer settings in Okidata mode IBM PPDS, EPSON ESC/P, Oki ML 320T 0.5 second, 1 second, 2 seconds, Others 4.2 mm, 20 mm, 22 mm, 24 mm, Others 6 LPI, 8 LPI Off (No), On (Yes) Note: The FX-890 and FX-2190 do this on the FX-890/FX-2190. To enter Okidata mode on ...the printer. The printer beeps once to check the ...
...(lines per inch) Paper out override Printer settings in Okidata mode IBM PPDS, EPSON ESC/P, Oki ML 320T 0.5 second, 1 second, 2 seconds, Others 4.2 mm, 20 mm, 22 mm, 24 mm, Others 6 LPI, 8 LPI Off (No), On (Yes) Note: The FX-890 and FX-2190 do this on the FX-890/FX-2190. To enter Okidata mode on ...the printer. The printer beeps once to check the ...