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... package provides a new dot matrix printer product section to be added to the EPSON Product Information Guide. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 TABLE OF CONTENTS User Replaceable Parts EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 1 Options ...EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 1 Printer Specifications EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 2 Control Panel Buttons and Lights EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 7 Error Indicators EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 8 Selecting a Font and Pitch EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 8 Selecting a Paper Source EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 9 Setting the Paper Release Lever EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 10...
... package provides a new dot matrix printer product section to be added to the EPSON Product Information Guide. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 TABLE OF CONTENTS User Replaceable Parts EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 1 Options ...EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 1 Printer Specifications EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 2 Control Panel Buttons and Lights EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 7 Error Indicators EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 8 Selecting a Font and Pitch EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 8 Selecting a Paper Source EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 9 Setting the Paper Release Lever EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 10...
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... tractor installed in the front or rear push position to 50 sheets of paper or 25 plain bond envelopes into the printer without reloading. 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...
... tractor installed in the front or rear push position to 50 sheets of paper or 25 plain bond envelopes into the printer without reloading. 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...
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...) Normal mode: 1/6-inch (4.23 mm) feed, 62 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... parts. Front sheet guide (C814001 for FX-890, C814011 for text and graphics printing. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Roll paper holder (8310) Allows you to use your printer's built-in USB and parallel interfaces and provide added network compatibility. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Card type Serial interface 32 ...
...) Normal mode: 1/6-inch (4.23 mm) feed, 62 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... parts. Front sheet guide (C814001 for FX-890, C814011 for text and graphics printing. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Roll paper holder (8310) Allows you to use your printer's built-in USB and parallel interfaces and provide added network compatibility. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Card type Serial interface 32 ...
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... EPSON Sans Serif 10, 12, 15, 17, 20 cpi, proportional Bar code fonts: EAN-13, EAN-8, Interleaved 2 of 5, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code 39, Code 128, POSTNET, Coda bar (NW-7), Industrial 2 of 5, Matrix 2 of Windows 98. approximately 400 million characters (Draft, 10 cpi, 14 dots/...inches (350 mm) Weight 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 supports the following versions of...
... EPSON Sans Serif 10, 12, 15, 17, 20 cpi, proportional Bar code fonts: EAN-13, EAN-8, Interleaved 2 of 5, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code 39, Code 128, POSTNET, Coda bar (NW-7), Industrial 2 of 5, Matrix 2 of Windows 98. approximately 400 million characters (Draft, 10 cpi, 14 dots/...inches (350 mm) Weight 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 supports the following versions of...
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... 16.5 420 * 7.2 to 8.5 inches (182 to 216 mm) using the optional cut-sheet feeder for FX-890. 7.2 to 16.5 inches (182 to 420 mm) using the optional cut -sheet feeder. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 The thickness of the perforation part when extended should not extend all the way to the edges ...of glue at the perforation should be between pages should be 1 mm or more. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Environmental Temperature Operation (plain 41 to 95 °F (5 to 35 °C) paper) Operation 59 to 77 °F (15 to 25 °C) (recycled...
... 16.5 420 * 7.2 to 8.5 inches (182 to 216 mm) using the optional cut-sheet feeder for FX-890. 7.2 to 16.5 inches (182 to 420 mm) using the optional cut -sheet feeder. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 The thickness of the perforation part when extended should not extend all the way to the edges ...of glue at the perforation should be between pages should be 1 mm or more. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Environmental Temperature Operation (plain 41 to 95 °F (5 to 35 °C) paper) Operation 59 to 77 °F (15 to 25 °C) (recycled...
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...mm) Thickness (inch) (mm) Weight (lb) (g/m²) Quality Minimum 8.5 216 -- 0.0028 0.07 14 52 Plain paper Maximum 0.0035 0.09 22 82 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 5 Label size Width, backing sheet (inch) (mm) Length, backing sheet (inch) (mm) Thickness, backing sheet (inch) (mm) Total thickness (...0.19 17 64 Plain paper A 2.5 inches (63.5 mm) minimum B 15/16 inch (23.8 mm) minimum C Corner radius = 0.1 inch (2.5 mm) minimum EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Envelopes (rear entry only): Envelope size (No. 6) Envelope size (No. 10) Total thickness (inch) (mm) Weight (lb) (g/m²) Quality Width (inch...
...mm) Thickness (inch) (mm) Weight (lb) (g/m²) Quality Minimum 8.5 216 -- 0.0028 0.07 14 52 Plain paper Maximum 0.0035 0.09 22 82 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 5 Label size Width, backing sheet (inch) (mm) Length, backing sheet (inch) (mm) Thickness, backing sheet (inch) (mm) Total thickness (...0.19 17 64 Plain paper A 2.5 inches (63.5 mm) minimum B 15/16 inch (23.8 mm) minimum C Corner radius = 0.1 inch (2.5 mm) minimum EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Envelopes (rear entry only): Envelope size (No. 6) Envelope size (No. 10) Total thickness (inch) (mm) Weight (lb) (g/m²) Quality Width (inch...
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...margins increase to match the width of the paper. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Printable Area Single sheets Envelopes A The minimum top and bottom margins are 0.17 inch (4.2 mm). B The minimum left and right margins are 0.12 inch (3 mm). FX-2190: The minimum left and right margins are ... (377.8 mm), the side margins increase to match the width of the paper. The maximum printable width is 13.6 inches (345.4 mm). B FX-890: The minimum left and right margins are 0.1 inch (3 mm). B The minimum left and right margins are 0.12 inch (3 mm). The maximum ...
...margins increase to match the width of the paper. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Printable Area Single sheets Envelopes A The minimum top and bottom margins are 0.17 inch (4.2 mm). B The minimum left and right margins are 0.12 inch (3 mm). FX-2190: The minimum left and right margins are ... (377.8 mm), the side margins increase to match the width of the paper. The maximum printable width is 13.6 inches (345.4 mm). B FX-890: The minimum left and right margins are 0.1 inch (3 mm). B The minimum left and right margins are 0.12 inch (3 mm). The maximum ...
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... printing when pressed again. In this mode, you press both the Font and Pitch buttons simultaneously, the printer clears the buffer and restores its default settings. 3 Pitch button Selects one of -form position. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Control Panel Buttons and Lights Button/Light Function 1 Font button Selects one of the pitch settings. Feeds...
... printing when pressed again. In this mode, you press both the Font and Pitch buttons simultaneously, the printer clears the buffer and restores its default settings. 3 Pitch button Selects one of -form position. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Control Panel Buttons and Lights Button/Light Function 1 Font button Selects one of the pitch settings. Feeds...
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.... Continuous paper is loaded in different pitches) with the buttons on the printer's control panel, as described below . The available pitch depends on the font you can select one or more information. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 the Pause light goes off the printed page at the perforation...reload it off . Paper is , press the Pause button to eject the paper; Make sure that the printer is not loaded correctly. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Error Indicators If the printer stops working and one of paper is set to select a font and make from another paper source is ...
.... Continuous paper is loaded in different pitches) with the buttons on the printer's control panel, as described below . The available pitch depends on the font you can select one or more information. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 the Pause light goes off the printed page at the perforation...reload it off . Paper is , press the Pause button to eject the paper; Make sure that the printer is not loaded correctly. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Error Indicators If the printer stops working and one of paper is set to select a font and make from another paper source is ...
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... rear slot is also not recommended when your current printing needs. The labels may come off their backing sheets inside the printer and cause a paper jam. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 9 Push Tractor Positions There are two push tractor positions: front and rear. Tractor position front push rear push... tractor from the rear push position and reinstall it in the pull position. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Selecting a Paper Source Paper can be sure to use a printer stand with an opening large enough for the FX-2190) and install it is the best slot to feed through it without ...
... rear slot is also not recommended when your current printing needs. The labels may come off their backing sheets inside the printer and cause a paper jam. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 9 Push Tractor Positions There are two push tractor positions: front and rear. Tractor position front push rear push... tractor from the rear push position and reinstall it in the pull position. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Selecting a Paper Source Paper can be sure to use a printer stand with an opening large enough for the FX-2190) and install it is the best slot to feed through it without ...
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... the top or front slot. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 You can load paper in combination. Note: When the temperature is 41°F (5°C) or lower, or 95°F (35°C) or higher, set the paper-thickness setting for the type of the printer in the pull position. Paper ... Paper-Thickness Setting First turn off the printer and open the printer cover. Rear push tractor position For loading continuous paper with the tractor installed in the front push position or when using the front push and pull tractors in combination. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Setting the Paper Release Lever Set ...
... the top or front slot. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 You can load paper in combination. Note: When the temperature is 41°F (5°C) or lower, or 95°F (35°C) or higher, set the paper-thickness setting for the type of the printer in the pull position. Paper ... Paper-Thickness Setting First turn off the printer and open the printer cover. Rear push tractor position For loading continuous paper with the tractor installed in the front push position or when using the front push and pull tractors in combination. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Setting the Paper Release Lever Set ...
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... setting as described below. If you try to adjust it beyond these limits, the printer beeps and stops moving the paper. 5. Adjusting the Top-of-form Position The top-of -form positions. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Using the Micro Adjust Function The Micro Adjust function allows you to move the ...paper forward or backward in 1/216-inch (0.118 mm) increments to adjust the tear-off and top-of -form position is the position on the page where the printer starts printing. ...
... setting as described below. If you try to adjust it beyond these limits, the printer beeps and stops moving the paper. 5. Adjusting the Top-of-form Position The top-of -form positions. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Using the Micro Adjust Function The Micro Adjust function allows you to move the ...paper forward or backward in 1/216-inch (0.118 mm) increments to adjust the tear-off and top-of -form position is the position on the page where the printer starts printing. ...
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... ❏ Do not load continuous paper with labels, requires a straight or almost straight paper path. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Loading Special Papers Follow the guidelines in the printer between jobs; they may not feed labels on continuous backing sheets with sprocket holes for thick envelopes)....as that is the same as continuous paper with labels from peeling off the backing sheet and jamming the printer, follow these steps to 2 before printing. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Single-sheet Multipart Forms To load single-sheet multipart forms, use them only under normal ...
... ❏ Do not load continuous paper with labels, requires a straight or almost straight paper path. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Loading Special Papers Follow the guidelines in the printer between jobs; they may not feed labels on continuous backing sheets with sprocket holes for thick envelopes)....as that is the same as continuous paper with labels from peeling off the backing sheet and jamming the printer, follow these steps to 2 before printing. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Single-sheet Multipart Forms To load single-sheet multipart forms, use them only under normal ...
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...sheets to printing on the tractor position you are using. Your printer loads the continuous paper automatically when you need to remove or reload the continuous paper. Make sure the tractor is loaded on ; EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Postcards You can feed postcards one at a time may damage... the printer or cause it before switching to single-sheet printing. 1. Then tear off your printed document before...
...sheets to printing on the tractor position you are using. Your printer loads the continuous paper automatically when you need to remove or reload the continuous paper. Make sure the tractor is loaded on ; EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Postcards You can feed postcards one at a time may damage... the printer or cause it before switching to single-sheet printing. 1. Then tear off your printed document before...
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Setting Skip over perforation Auto tear-off position. 5. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Remove any remaining pieces of the printer's default settings. If the paper is off the printer and open the printer cover. 2. Make sure the Paper Out light is not flashing and the Pause light is ... Sweden, Italic Italy, Italic Spain 1 1 second, 1.5 seconds, 2 seconds, 3 seconds 14 - EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Clearing Paper Jams Follow these steps to clear paper jams only when the printer is stuck where the printer ejects it, gently pull the paper out of -form or tear-off Auto line feed Print...
Setting Skip over perforation Auto tear-off position. 5. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Remove any remaining pieces of the printer's default settings. If the paper is off the printer and open the printer cover. 2. Make sure the Paper Out light is not flashing and the Pause light is ... Sweden, Italic Italy, Italic Spain 1 1 second, 1.5 seconds, 2 seconds, 3 seconds 14 - EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Clearing Paper Jams Follow these steps to clear paper jams only when the printer is stuck where the printer ejects it, gently pull the paper out of -form or tear-off Auto line feed Print...
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...and show the language you turn on your printer in bold) are restored to use your printer in the instructions. 3. When you selected. When you made to the other, any changes you switch from the control panel. 4. See page 14. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 15 Emulating the Okidata Microline 320/...now operating 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 printer. The printer beeps once to enter Menu mode, ...
...and show the language you turn on your printer in bold) are restored to use your printer in the instructions. 3. When you selected. When you made to the other, any changes you switch from the control panel. 4. See page 14. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 15 Emulating the Okidata Microline 320/...now operating 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 printer. The printer beeps once to enter Menu mode, ...
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... instructions and the first set of alignment patterns, save your printout are locked, see "Changing the Lock-out Mode Settings" below ). EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 The printer beeps twice, indicating that the vertical lines in the final set of at least 11 inches [279 mm] long and 8.3 inches ...of the remaining sets of alignment patterns, labeled High Speed Draft, Draft, and NLQ (near letter quality). EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Locking the Control Panel Buttons You can select which printer functions you want to be locked while Lock-out mode is on (as desired. 4. Changing the Lock-out...
... instructions and the first set of alignment patterns, save your printout are locked, see "Changing the Lock-out Mode Settings" below ). EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 The printer beeps twice, indicating that the vertical lines in the final set of at least 11 inches [279 mm] long and 8.3 inches ...of the remaining sets of alignment patterns, labeled High Speed Draft, Draft, and NLQ (near letter quality). EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Locking the Control Panel Buttons You can select which printer functions you want to be locked while Lock-out mode is on (as desired. 4. Changing the Lock-out...
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... eject the printed page. If you are an experienced user or a programmer, you turn on the printer. If characters are represented by dots. 4. Nonprintable codes, such as ASCII characters. The printer beeps once, and restores its factory default settings. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 17 To run the test using the Draft font, turn off the...
... eject the printed page. If you are an experienced user or a programmer, you turn on the printer. If characters are represented by dots. 4. Nonprintable codes, such as ASCII characters. The printer beeps once, and restores its factory default settings. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 17 To run the test using the Draft font, turn off the...
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... 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. Keep the printer cover closed . 7. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Cleaning the Printer 1. Unplug the power cord from the electrical...
... 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. Keep the printer cover closed . 7. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Cleaning the Printer 1. Unplug the power cord from the electrical...
User Manual
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...Online Reference Guide" on in this manual show the FX-890, the instructions apply to both the FX-890 and the FX-2190. Okidata 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...
...Online Reference Guide" on in this manual show the FX-890, the instructions apply to both the FX-890 and the FX-2190. Okidata 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...