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... 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...
... 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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...) Use the additional tractor in the pull position along with your standard tractor installed in this feeder. 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 tension unit User Replaceable Parts The table ...
...) Use the additional tractor in the pull position along with your standard tractor installed in this feeder. 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 tension unit User Replaceable Parts The table ...
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...mm)/ second Copy mode: 1/6-inch (4.23 mm) feed, 83 msec; 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... interface card to supplement your printer with your printer. The EPSON interface cards 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. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Optional Interface Cards...
...mm)/ second Copy mode: 1/6-inch (4.23 mm) feed, 83 msec; 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... interface card to supplement your printer with your printer. The EPSON interface cards 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. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Optional Interface Cards...
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...up to 0.59 inch (15 mm). EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Paper capacity Reliability Acoustic noise Dimensions and...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...) (ISO/IEC 10561 letter pattern) 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 3 Electronic Interfaces Buffer Built-in ...Bitmap fonts: EPSON Draft 10, 12, 15, 17, 20 cpi EPSON Roman 10, 12, 15 , 17, 20 cpi, proportional EPSON Sans Serif ...
...up to 0.59 inch (15 mm). EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Paper capacity Reliability Acoustic noise Dimensions and...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...) (ISO/IEC 10561 letter pattern) 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 3 Electronic Interfaces Buffer Built-in ...Bitmap fonts: EPSON Draft 10, 12, 15, 17, 20 cpi EPSON Roman 10, 12, 15 , 17, 20 cpi, proportional EPSON Sans Serif ...
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... Power-on Functions The table below summarizes the power-on when Card mode is selected. 2 Reset When you turn 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. Pitch lights Indicate which font... installed. Ejects a single sheet or advances continuous paper to adjust the top-of paper. See "Selecting a Font and Pitch" on the printer. See "Changing the Default Settings" on when bin 2 of -form position. Font lights Indicate which pitch is selected. To perform the ...
... Power-on Functions The table below summarizes the power-on when Card mode is selected. 2 Reset When you turn 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. Pitch lights Indicate which font... installed. Ejects a single sheet or advances continuous paper to adjust the top-of paper. See "Selecting a Font and Pitch" on the printer. See "Changing the Default Settings" on when bin 2 of -form position. Font lights Indicate which pitch is selected. To perform the ...
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... the following table to the position for the paper source you select. Make sure that the printer is loaded in the printer. If it off and the printer starts printing. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 the Pause light goes off for more control panel lights are on or flashing,... font as shown below . Set the paper release lever to diagnose and fix the problem. Wait a few minutes; See the Reference Guide. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Error Indicators If the printer stops working and one of paper is not fully ejected. O Paper Out O Pause O O Tear Off/Bin O O O Font light O ...
... the following table to the position for the paper source you select. Make sure that the printer is loaded in the printer. If it off and the printer starts printing. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 the Pause light goes off for more control panel lights are on or flashing,... font as shown below . Set the paper release lever to diagnose and fix the problem. Wait a few minutes; See the Reference Guide. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Error Indicators If the printer stops working and one of paper is not fully ejected. O Paper Out O Pause O O Tear Off/Bin O O O Font light O ...
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... slot whenever possible. The labels may come off their backing sheets inside the printer and cause a paper jam. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 9 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Selecting a Paper Source Paper can be sure to use a printer stand with labels from the rear slot. If you can purchase the optional ...pull tractor unit (C800201 for the FX-890 or C800211 for the paper to feed ...
... slot whenever possible. The labels may come off their backing sheets inside the printer and cause a paper jam. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 9 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Selecting a Paper Source Paper can be sure to use a printer stand with labels from the rear slot. If you can purchase the optional ...pull tractor unit (C800201 for the FX-890 or C800211 for the paper to feed ...
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... position Description Single-sheet position For loading single-sheet paper from the tractor installed on top of paper you want to improve print quality. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Then set the paper-thickness lever one position lower to use, as described in combination. Note: When the temperature is 41...;C) or lower, or 95°F (35°C) or higher, set the paper-thickness setting for the type of the printer in the bottom or front pull position. 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...
... position Description Single-sheet position For loading single-sheet paper from the tractor installed on top of paper you want to improve print quality. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Then set the paper-thickness lever one position lower to use, as described in combination. Note: When the temperature is 41...;C) or lower, or 95°F (35°C) or higher, set the paper-thickness setting for the type of the printer in the bottom or front pull position. 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...
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...setting as described below. You may damage the printer or cause it beyond these limits, the printer beeps and stops moving the paper. If you try to adjust the top-of -form position setting you turn off the printed pages. 5. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Using the Micro Adjust Function The Micro...the knob to feed paper forward, until the paper perforation is not aligned with the Micro Adjust function. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 11 When you resume printing, the printer automatically feeds the paper back to the tear-off edge, you turn off position; Hold down the Pause button for...
...setting as described below. You may damage the printer or cause it beyond these limits, the printer beeps and stops moving the paper. If you try to adjust the top-of -form position setting you turn off the printed pages. 5. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Using the Micro Adjust Function The Micro...the knob to feed paper forward, until the paper perforation is not aligned with the Micro Adjust function. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 11 When you resume printing, the printer automatically feeds the paper back to the tear-off edge, you turn off position; Hold down the Pause button for...
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... guide or front sheet guide installed. Because the rear paper path is curved, labels may not feed labels on the pull tractor. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Single-sheet Multipart Forms To load single-sheet multipart forms, use only the type of the envelope into the...you must not print past the left edge guide is aligned with labels because the printer may come off the backing sheet and jamming the printer, follow these steps to remove continuous paper with a tractor feeder. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Loading Special Papers Follow the guidelines in mind: ❏ It is best...
... guide or front sheet guide installed. Because the rear paper path is curved, labels may not feed labels on the pull tractor. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Single-sheet Multipart Forms To load single-sheet multipart forms, use only the type of the envelope into the...you must not print past the left edge guide is aligned with labels because the printer may come off the backing sheet and jamming the printer, follow these steps to remove continuous paper with a tractor feeder. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Loading Special Papers Follow the guidelines in mind: ❏ It is best...
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... Off/Bin light is loaded on the tractor position you can load multiple cards using . EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Postcards You can feed postcards one at a time may damage the printer or cause it to eject paper when the printer is in the top slot. Before loading postcards, set the paper-thickness lever to...
... Off/Bin light is loaded on the tractor position you can load multiple cards using . EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Postcards You can feed postcards one at a time may damage the printer or cause it to eject paper when the printer is in the top slot. Before loading postcards, set the paper-thickness lever to...
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... tractor Page length for rear tractor Character table International character set for italic table (options depend on the printer. For instructions on the CD-ROM. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Make sure the Paper Out light is not flashing and the Pause light is stuck where ....) ❏ From the printer's control panel using the Remote Configuration Manager, see the PDF manual on using the default-setting mode. Setting Skip over perforation Auto tear-off . If continuous paper is off the printer and open the printer cover. 2. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Clearing Paper Jams Follow...
... tractor Page length for rear tractor Character table International character set for italic table (options depend on the printer. For instructions on the CD-ROM. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Make sure the Paper Out light is not flashing and the Pause light is stuck where ....) ❏ From the printer's control panel using the Remote Configuration Manager, see the PDF manual on using the default-setting mode. Setting Skip over perforation Auto tear-off . If continuous paper is off the printer and open the printer cover. 2. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Clearing Paper Jams Follow...
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... Pitch and Tear Off/Bin buttons to enter the default-setting mode. The printer beeps once to change them , and show the language you want , as described in the default setting mode. See page 14. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 15 The Menu lights (both the Tear Off/Bin lights) turn... on and paper is on the printer. Use these instructions to indicate it with Okidata Microline 320/321 Turbo factory settings. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Follow the steps below to open the Menu. You can be selected in the instructions. 3. The...
... Pitch and Tear Off/Bin buttons to enter the default-setting mode. The printer beeps once to change them , and show the language you want , as described in the default setting mode. See page 14. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 15 The Menu lights (both the Tear Off/Bin lights) turn... on and paper is on the printer. Use these instructions to indicate it with Okidata Microline 320/321 Turbo factory settings. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Follow the steps below to open the Menu. You can be selected in the instructions. 3. The...
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...only the Pause, Load/Eject and Tear off . 2. Make sure paper is loaded and the printer is turned off buttons. During bidirectional adjustment, the printer prints three sheets of alignment patterns. 4. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 When Lock-out mode is on, the Pause and Paper Out lights flash three ...When you want to turn off the printer. While holding down the LF/FF and Pause buttons. Changing the Lock-out Mode Settings You can select which printer functions you want to be locked while Lock-out mode is pressed. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Locking the Control Panel Buttons You...
...only the Pause, Load/Eject and Tear off . 2. Make sure paper is loaded and the printer is turned off buttons. During bidirectional adjustment, the printer prints three sheets of alignment patterns. 4. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 When Lock-out mode is on, the Pause and Paper Out lights flash three ...When you want to turn off the printer. While holding down the LF/FF and Pause buttons. Changing the Lock-out Mode Settings You can select which printer functions you want to be locked while Lock-out mode is pressed. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Locking the Control Panel Buttons You...
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... buttons while turning on the printer. The printer beeps once, and restores its factory default settings. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 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 represented by dots. 4. Make sure paper is loaded and the printer is turned off the printer...
... buttons while turning on the printer. The printer beeps once, and restores its factory default settings. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 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 represented by dots. 4. Make sure paper is loaded and the printer is turned off the printer...
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...the case. Related 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 need to move the print head by ...hand to get water on the printer mechanism or electronic components. If any options are ...
...the case. Related 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 need to move the print head by ...hand to get water on the printer mechanism or electronic components. If any options are ...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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...quality M Ribbon cartridge reliability M Total Print Volume vs. Impact printers are the property of their names EPSON Sales Training EPSON is a 9- These printers have paper loaded and waiting. only impact printers can all have finer printhead pins which : Hit the paper ...owners. Contents This technical brief provides detailed information on the following topics, related to all begin with FX, LX, or DFX Twenty-four pin printers all EPSON impact printers: Functionality M Printing technology M Control code/emulation M Paper handling M SmartPark™ settings Versatility M...
...quality M Ribbon cartridge reliability M Total Print Volume vs. Impact printers are the property of their names EPSON Sales Training EPSON is a 9- These printers have paper loaded and waiting. only impact printers can all have finer printhead pins which : Hit the paper ...owners. Contents This technical brief provides detailed information on the following topics, related to all begin with FX, LX, or DFX Twenty-four pin printers all EPSON impact printers: Functionality M Printing technology M Control code/emulation M Paper handling M SmartPark™ settings Versatility M...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... in front, bottom and rear paper paths. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 2 Functionality-Control code/emulation All EPSON impact printers utilize EPSON Standard Code (ESC/P and ESC/P 2) printer control language, which is the industry standard for reports, forms, etc., and allows you to achieve zero tear...-off the printed document or form without wasting a sheet.) Available in front and rear paper paths. EPSON 9-pin impact printers utilize ESC/P, the original printer control language. Gives you better control when printing on multi-part forms by ensuring that the forms stay...
... in front, bottom and rear paper paths. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 2 Functionality-Control code/emulation All EPSON impact printers utilize EPSON Standard Code (ESC/P and ESC/P 2) printer control language, which is the industry standard for reports, forms, etc., and allows you to achieve zero tear...-off the printed document or form without wasting a sheet.) Available in front and rear paper paths. EPSON 9-pin impact printers utilize ESC/P, the original printer control language. Gives you better control when printing on multi-part forms by ensuring that the forms stay...
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...indicate the paper source you can handle single sheet paper and single sheet multi-part forms, many EPSON impact printers have a Paper Thickness Lever that allows the printer to accommodate various thicknesses of paper. Paper feed method Top friction feed (standard paper guide) Optional... high-capacity cutsheet feeder Optional second-bin cutsheet feeder Type of the printer in combination. The DFX series EPSON impact printers have an Automatic Platten Gap Adjustment which helps eliminate paper jams and minimizes misfeeds, especially when printing on...
...indicate the paper source you can handle single sheet paper and single sheet multi-part forms, many EPSON impact printers have a Paper Thickness Lever that allows the printer to accommodate various thicknesses of paper. Paper feed method Top friction feed (standard paper guide) Optional... high-capacity cutsheet feeder Optional second-bin cutsheet feeder Type of the printer in combination. The DFX series EPSON impact printers have an Automatic Platten Gap Adjustment which helps eliminate paper jams and minimizes misfeeds, especially when printing on...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... take advantage of all of -form position. DOS applications will automatically switch to the top-of the built-in fonts Each EPSON impact printer includes a variety of the box. Versatility-Built-in fonts that allow you save paper and trouble, and precisely line up... printing on pre-printed forms. LL L Versatility-Flexible interfacing Most EPSON impact printers offer both standard bidirectional parallel and serial interfaces which help you to add: Interface card 32KB Serial Serial Coax Twinax Multiprotocol Series 2...
... take advantage of all of -form position. DOS applications will automatically switch to the top-of the built-in fonts Each EPSON impact printer includes a variety of the box. Versatility-Built-in fonts that allow you save paper and trouble, and precisely line up... printing on pre-printed forms. LL L Versatility-Flexible interfacing Most EPSON impact printers offer both standard bidirectional parallel and serial interfaces which help you to add: Interface card 32KB Serial Serial Coax Twinax Multiprotocol Series 2...