Product Information Guide
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... 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 Adjusting the Paper-Thickness Setting EPSON FX-890/FX...
... 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 Adjusting the Paper-Thickness Setting EPSON FX-890/FX...
Product Information Guide
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... pull position along with continuous multi-part forms. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 1 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 below lists the user replaceable parts for the FX-2190 will be added when they...
... pull position along with continuous multi-part forms. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 1 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 below lists the user replaceable parts for the FX-2190 will be added when they...
Product Brochure
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... as part of a comprehensive three-year warranty, it provides standard Parallel, USB, and additional connectivity options. Printer Throughput Test* - An extremely reliable, high-speed performer, the Epson FX-890 races through forms up to Epson's superior technical support IMPACT PRINTER FX-890 Epson FX-890 Complete ...-in replacement for critical daily print requirements. Easy integration and maximum productivity in demanding print environments Epson FX-890 A full-featured, high-value performer, the Epson FX-890 offers the durability and ease of use required for the Epson FX-880/...
... as part of a comprehensive three-year warranty, it provides standard Parallel, USB, and additional connectivity options. Printer Throughput Test* - An extremely reliable, high-speed performer, the Epson FX-890 races through forms up to Epson's superior technical support IMPACT PRINTER FX-890 Epson FX-890 Complete ...-in replacement for critical daily print requirements. Easy integration and maximum productivity in demanding print environments Epson FX-890 A full-featured, high-value performer, the Epson FX-890 offers the durability and ease of use required for the Epson FX-880/...
Service Manual
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... The symbols used must conform to the specification. There must be no error in handling of the printer. The Regular Replacement Parts must have been replaced every time their respective specified numbers of sheets had been printed. When printing can be exposed to ... not be located in a place where volatile or inflammable gases are produced. The printer should not be located in the printer correctly. Fatal error Turn off the printer once ----- EPSON FX-890/2190 3.1.3 Preliminary Checks Before starting troubleshooting, be sure to verify that the following : "•...
... The symbols used must conform to the specification. There must be no error in handling of the printer. The Regular Replacement Parts must have been replaced every time their respective specified numbers of sheets had been printed. When printing can be exposed to ... not be located in a place where volatile or inflammable gases are produced. The printer should not be located in the printer correctly. Fatal error Turn off the printer once ----- EPSON FX-890/2190 3.1.3 Preliminary Checks Before starting troubleshooting, be sure to verify that the following : "•...
Service Manual
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... The printer prints but the printer then fails to operate when power is turned on Step Action and Question Yes No Parts below , identify the problem and take a remedy by following the appropriate troubleshooting procedure given in Table 3-3 to Step 5 Defective PF Motor 5 Replace the PF... (p.62) Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Based on the symptom as mentioned below can easily identify the problem. Faulty printing. EPSON FX-890/2190 3.2 Troubleshooting Based on Symptoms You can identify the defective component from the host computer is not printed properly.
... The printer prints but the printer then fails to operate when power is turned on Step Action and Question Yes No Parts below , identify the problem and take a remedy by following the appropriate troubleshooting procedure given in Table 3-3 to Step 5 Defective PF Motor 5 Replace the PF... (p.62) Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Based on the symptom as mentioned below can easily identify the problem. Faulty printing. EPSON FX-890/2190 3.2 Troubleshooting Based on Symptoms You can identify the defective component from the host computer is not printed properly.
Service Manual
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...connectors on the Main Board are connected properly. Defective CR Motor 4 Replace the CR Motor with a new Replace the one . ♦Is the problem solved? EPSON FX-890/2190 Revision B 3.2.2 No LED on Control Panel lights up even ...Parts below can be the source of this error (Chapter 4 Disassembly and Assembly) • Fuse • Power Switch • Control Panel (p.72) • Harness of Control Panel • C524MAIN Board (p.74) • C524PSB/PSE/PSH Board (p.76) Fuse Check the electric circuit and printer mechanism, 1 and if they are not short-circuitted, replace...
...connectors on the Main Board are connected properly. Defective CR Motor 4 Replace the CR Motor with a new Replace the one . ♦Is the problem solved? EPSON FX-890/2190 Revision B 3.2.2 No LED on Control Panel lights up even ...Parts below can be the source of this error (Chapter 4 Disassembly and Assembly) • Fuse • Power Switch • Control Panel (p.72) • Harness of Control Panel • C524MAIN Board (p.74) • C524PSB/PSE/PSH Board (p.76) Fuse Check the electric circuit and printer mechanism, 1 and if they are not short-circuitted, replace...
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... and Question Yes No Parts below can feed Check the 6 paper by turning the platen knob by mechanism hand? Go to Step 6 Check PF Gear Train (p.84) Paper feed mechanism With power turned off, check to see if you operate the release lever? EPSON FX-890/2190 3.2.4 Abnormal paper ...following sensors with a new one : 4 • Front PE Detector (CN6) • Rear PE Detector (CN7) • Release Detector (CN11) Yes No Replace the defective harness. Go to Step 7 paper feed ♦Can paper be the source of this error (Chapter 4 Disassembly and Assembly) • Front PE ...
... and Question Yes No Parts below can feed Check the 6 paper by turning the platen knob by mechanism hand? Go to Step 6 Check PF Gear Train (p.84) Paper feed mechanism With power turned off, check to see if you operate the release lever? EPSON FX-890/2190 3.2.4 Abnormal paper ...following sensors with a new one : 4 • Front PE Detector (CN6) • Rear PE Detector (CN7) • Release Detector (CN11) Yes No Replace the defective harness. Go to Step 7 paper feed ♦Can paper be the source of this error (Chapter 4 Disassembly and Assembly) • Front PE ...
Service Manual
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... Go to Step 3 ♦Is the problem solved? Yes No Replace the PF Motor. EPSON FX-890/2190 Revision B 3.2.5 Printing is faulty during self-test, but carriage operation normal Step Action and Question Yes No Parts below can be the source of this error (Chapter 4 Disassembly and...74) Fuse Check the electric circuit and printer mechanism, 1 and if they are connected properly. Go to 3.2.11 Electrical Noise (p.62) Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Based on the Main 2 Circuit Board and Power Supply Board are not short-circuitted, replace the fuse with a new one . ...
... Go to Step 3 ♦Is the problem solved? Yes No Replace the PF Motor. EPSON FX-890/2190 Revision B 3.2.5 Printing is faulty during self-test, but carriage operation normal Step Action and Question Yes No Parts below can be the source of this error (Chapter 4 Disassembly and...74) Fuse Check the electric circuit and printer mechanism, 1 and if they are connected properly. Go to 3.2.11 Electrical Noise (p.62) Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Based on the Main 2 Circuit Board and Power Supply Board are not short-circuitted, replace the fuse with a new one . ...
Service Manual
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... self-printing, though) Step Action and Question Yes No Parts below can cause some trouble. ♦Is the problem solved? Replace the Main Board. Abnormal on Symptoms 59 Replace the Control Panel. Replace the interface cable. Abnormal operation of Control Panel Step Action...to Step 3 ♦Is the problem solved? EPSON FX-890/2190 3.2.6 Abnormal operation of the Control Panel with a new one .ÅB ♦Is the problem solved? Go to the latest version. ♦Is the problem solved? Control Panel 3 Replace the Control Panel with a new one . ...
... self-printing, though) Step Action and Question Yes No Parts below can cause some trouble. ♦Is the problem solved? Replace the Main Board. Abnormal on Symptoms 59 Replace the Control Panel. Replace the interface cable. Abnormal operation of Control Panel Step Action...to Step 3 ♦Is the problem solved? EPSON FX-890/2190 3.2.6 Abnormal operation of the Control Panel with a new one .ÅB ♦Is the problem solved? Go to the latest version. ♦Is the problem solved? Control Panel 3 Replace the Control Panel with a new one . ...
Service Manual
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Go to Step 3 Go to Step 2 Replace the Ribbon Cartridge. Abnormal operation of ribbon Step Action and Question Yes No Parts below can be the source of the Ribbon Drive Assembly. ♦Does the Ribbon Drive Assembly turn smoothly? EPSON FX-890/2190 3.2.8 Abnormal operation of the Carriage and Timing 2 Belt. ♦Does the carriage and...
Go to Step 3 Go to Step 2 Replace the Ribbon Cartridge. Abnormal operation of ribbon Step Action and Question Yes No Parts below can be the source of the Ribbon Drive Assembly. ♦Does the Ribbon Drive Assembly turn smoothly? EPSON FX-890/2190 3.2.8 Abnormal operation of the Carriage and Timing 2 Belt. ♦Does the carriage and...
Service Manual
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... new harness of Carriage Unit Step Action and Question Yes No Parts below can move the Carriage Unit on Symptoms 61 Go to Step 6 Revision B Table 3-11. Replace the HP Detector. Defective CR Motor 7 Replace the CR Motor with a new one . ♦Is the... problem solved? Abnormal operation of one . ♦Is the problem solved? Defective HP Detector 5 Replace the HP Detector with a new one . ♦Is the problem solved? EPSON FX-890/2190 3.2.9 Abnormal operation of connectors Make sure that the following connectors are connected properly. 1 • HP Detector...
... new harness of Carriage Unit Step Action and Question Yes No Parts below can move the Carriage Unit on Symptoms 61 Go to Step 6 Revision B Table 3-11. Replace the HP Detector. Defective CR Motor 7 Replace the CR Motor with a new one . ♦Is the... problem solved? Abnormal operation of one . ♦Is the problem solved? Defective HP Detector 5 Replace the HP Detector with a new one . ♦Is the problem solved? EPSON FX-890/2190 3.2.9 Abnormal operation of connectors Make sure that the following connectors are connected properly. 1 • HP Detector...
Service Manual
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...1 make sure that the screws for Electrical Noise Step Action and Question Yes No Parts below can be the source of the AC power connection. Grounding of Power Switch 1. Replace the Printhead FFC. Replace the Main Board. Main Board 6 Replace the Main Board with electrical noise still occur? Go to Step 2 ♦Is...the problem solved? Problem solved Go to Step 5 Ensure grounding. ♦Is grounding ensured? Make sure that the Ribbon Mask is free from the printer there is tightened securely. EPSON FX-890/2190 3.2.10 Faulty print Table 3-12.
...1 make sure that the screws for Electrical Noise Step Action and Question Yes No Parts below can be the source of the AC power connection. Grounding of Power Switch 1. Replace the Printhead FFC. Replace the Main Board. Main Board 6 Replace the Main Board with electrical noise still occur? Go to Step 2 ♦Is...the problem solved? Problem solved Go to Step 5 Ensure grounding. ♦Is grounding ensured? Make sure that the Ribbon Mask is free from the printer there is tightened securely. EPSON FX-890/2190 3.2.10 Faulty print Table 3-12.
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EPSON FX-890/2190 3.2.12 Fatal Error Table 3-14. Replace the power supply circuit board (C524PSB/ PSE/PSH). Go to access CG, or error in EEPROM data verification. Replace the ... : value = 37H) The printer detects abnormal voltage level with the simple ecodrive circuit (ECO Error : value = 3CH) The printer check the operation of this error...replacing the C524MAIN board. is damaged. No Replace the printhead. Replace the power supply circuit board (C524PSB/ PSE/PSH). Replace C524MAIN Board. Troubleshooting for Fatal Error Action and Question Yes No Parts...
EPSON FX-890/2190 3.2.12 Fatal Error Table 3-14. Replace the power supply circuit board (C524PSB/ PSE/PSH). Go to access CG, or error in EEPROM data verification. Replace the ... : value = 37H) The printer detects abnormal voltage level with the simple ecodrive circuit (ECO Error : value = 3CH) The printer check the operation of this error...replacing the C524MAIN board. is damaged. No Replace the printhead. Replace the power supply circuit board (C524PSB/ PSE/PSH). Replace C524MAIN Board. Troubleshooting for Fatal Error Action and Question Yes No Parts...
Service Manual
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... the Printhead with the Ribbon Mask) at angle, to a connector either on the printhead or the C524MAIN Board. When replacing the Printhead, be very hot right after printing. Disconnect the head FFC from the Printhead and remove it may be sure to...connected to the Carriage Assembly.(See Figure 4-12) 3. Do not connect the Head FFC at the same time. Printhead Removal Printer Mechanism Disassembly 77 EPSON FX-890/2190 4.3 Printer Mechanism Disassembly 4.3.1 Printhead 1. All related parts are available as a kit as it . W A R N IN G Be careful with the Printhead when you handle...
... the Printhead with the Ribbon Mask) at angle, to a connector either on the printhead or the C524MAIN Board. When replacing the Printhead, be very hot right after printing. Disconnect the head FFC from the Printhead and remove it may be sure to...connected to the Carriage Assembly.(See Figure 4-12) 3. Do not connect the Head FFC at the same time. Printhead Removal Printer Mechanism Disassembly 77 EPSON FX-890/2190 4.3 Printer Mechanism Disassembly 4.3.1 Printhead 1. All related parts are available as a kit as it . W A R N IN G Be careful with the Printhead when you handle...
Service Manual
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... Thickness gauge (0.37 mm, 0.40 mm) Adjustment program (for each adjustment. NOTE 1:"O" :Adjustment required. EPSON FX-890/2190 5.1 Adjustment Overview 5.1.1 Required Adjustment This section describes the adjustments required after specified parts are removed or replaced. Table 5-1 below shows the tools required for FX-890/2190) Control panel operation (built-in function) Adjustment Adjustment Overview 94
... Thickness gauge (0.37 mm, 0.40 mm) Adjustment program (for each adjustment. NOTE 1:"O" :Adjustment required. EPSON FX-890/2190 5.1 Adjustment Overview 5.1.1 Required Adjustment This section describes the adjustments required after specified parts are removed or replaced. Table 5-1 below shows the tools required for FX-890/2190) Control panel operation (built-in function) Adjustment Adjustment Overview 94