Product Information Guide
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...) Feeds up to 150 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 Replaceable Parts The table below lists the user...
...) Feeds up to 150 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 Replaceable Parts The table below lists the user...
Product Information Guide
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...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 ...Matrix 2 of Windows 98. High-capacity cut -sheet feeder up to 50 sheets of 22 lb (82 g/m²) paper Note: The total thickness of 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...
...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 ...Matrix 2 of Windows 98. High-capacity cut -sheet feeder up to 50 sheets of 22 lb (82 g/m²) paper Note: The total thickness of 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...
Product Information Guide
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... default setting mode, you turn on when Card mode is not loaded correctly. See the Reference Guide for ribbon change timing Program reload mode 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 7 Font lights Indicate which pitch is pressed. Pitch lights Indicate which font is selected. Lock ...button Selects one of paper. Ejects a single sheet of the fonts. When held down for three seconds, the printer enters the Micro Adjust mode. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Control Panel Buttons and Lights Button/Light Function 1 Font button Selects one of -form position when held down ...
... default setting mode, you turn on when Card mode is not loaded correctly. See the Reference Guide for ribbon change timing Program reload mode 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 7 Font lights Indicate which pitch is pressed. Pitch lights Indicate which font is selected. Lock ...button Selects one of paper. Ejects a single sheet of the fonts. When held down for three seconds, the printer enters the Micro Adjust mode. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Control Panel Buttons and Lights Button/Light Function 1 Font button Selects one of -form position when held down ...
Product Information Guide
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... installed, remove it using the original box and packing materials, as the case. Then remove the ribbon cartridge. 6. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 then disconnect the interface cable from the electrical outlet; Be careful not to clean the printer; let it cool for a few minutes before touching it off . 2. then disconnect the interface cable from...
... installed, remove it using the original box and packing materials, as the case. Then remove the ribbon cartridge. 6. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 then disconnect the interface cable from the electrical outlet; Be careful not to clean the printer; let it cool for a few minutes before touching it off . 2. then disconnect the interface cable from...
User Manual
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... 70475 (for dealer referral. 44 Troubleshooting A variety of the following information ready: ❏ Product name (EPSON FX-890 or FX-2190) ❏ Product serial number (located on the back of the printer) ❏ Proof of purchase (such as a store receipt) and date of purchase ❏ Computer configuration... Canada, please call (800) 922-8911. At this site, you can purchase ribbon cartridges, paper, manuals, and accessories from EPSON at (800) 873-7766, or visit the EPSON Store at http://support.epson.com. To use these services, you call, please have a touch tone telephone and...
... 70475 (for dealer referral. 44 Troubleshooting A variety of the following information ready: ❏ Product name (EPSON FX-890 or FX-2190) ❏ Product serial number (located on the back of the printer) ❏ Proof of purchase (such as a store receipt) and date of purchase ❏ Computer configuration... Canada, please call (800) 922-8911. At this site, you can purchase ribbon cartridges, paper, manuals, and accessories from EPSON at (800) 873-7766, or visit the EPSON Store at http://support.epson.com. To use these services, you call, please have a touch tone telephone and...
Product Brochure
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... to 680 cps Extreme reliability in demanding print environments Epson FX-890 A full-featured, high-value performer, the Epson FX-890 offers the durability and ease of up to Epson's superior technical support IMPACT PRINTER FX-890 Epson FX-890 This 9-pin, narrow-carriage workhorse boasts an MTBF... easy-toinstall 7.5 million character ribbon cartridge boosts productivity and ensures a low cost per page, while its Windows-based Epson Remote Configuration Manager Easy system integration s Provides resident Epson, IBM® and Microline printer languages for increased compatibility s ...
... to 680 cps Extreme reliability in demanding print environments Epson FX-890 A full-featured, high-value performer, the Epson FX-890 offers the durability and ease of up to Epson's superior technical support IMPACT PRINTER FX-890 Epson FX-890 This 9-pin, narrow-carriage workhorse boasts an MTBF... easy-toinstall 7.5 million character ribbon cartridge boosts productivity and ensures a low cost per page, while its Windows-based Epson Remote Configuration Manager Easy system integration s Provides resident Epson, IBM® and Microline printer languages for increased compatibility s ...
Product Brochure
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.../P are registered trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. Standardized ISO 10561 throughput tests illustrate how Epson's superior technology results in these marks. © Copyright 2003 Epson America, Inc. Printer Specifications Printer Method 9-pin, serial impact dot matrix Print Direction Bidirectional logic seeking for optional interface cards Printer Language Epson ESC/P,® IBM PPDS, Okidata Microlines (FX-890, Okidata Mode only) Paper Handling...
.../P are registered trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. Standardized ISO 10561 throughput tests illustrate how Epson's superior technology results in these marks. © Copyright 2003 Epson America, Inc. Printer Specifications Printer Method 9-pin, serial impact dot matrix Print Direction Bidirectional logic seeking for optional interface cards Printer Language Epson ESC/P,® IBM PPDS, Okidata Microlines (FX-890, Okidata Mode only) Paper Handling...
Service Manual
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EPSON FX-890/2190 Table of Contents Revision B Chapter 1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS 1.1 Features ...9 1.2 Interface ...23 1.2.1 Parallel interface (Forward channel 23 1.2.2 Parallel ... FX-880T+ mode 41 1.4.1.2 Supported commands 41 1.4.1.3 Default setting items 42 1.4.1.4 Printer defaults 42 1.4.1.5 Action of the printer 42 Chapter 2 Operating Principles 2.1 Overview ...44 2.1.1 Printer Mechanism 45 2.1.1.1 Printhead 45 2.1.1.2 Paper Feed Mechanism 45 2.1.1.3 Carriage Movement Mechanism 45 2.1.1.4 Tractor Feed Mechanism 45 2.1.1.5 Platen Gap Adjustment Mechanism 45 2.1.1.6 Ribbon ...
EPSON FX-890/2190 Table of Contents Revision B Chapter 1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS 1.1 Features ...9 1.2 Interface ...23 1.2.1 Parallel interface (Forward channel 23 1.2.2 Parallel ... FX-880T+ mode 41 1.4.1.2 Supported commands 41 1.4.1.3 Default setting items 42 1.4.1.4 Printer defaults 42 1.4.1.5 Action of the printer 42 Chapter 2 Operating Principles 2.1 Overview ...44 2.1.1 Printer Mechanism 45 2.1.1.1 Printhead 45 2.1.1.2 Paper Feed Mechanism 45 2.1.1.3 Carriage Movement Mechanism 45 2.1.1.4 Tractor Feed Mechanism 45 2.1.1.5 Platen Gap Adjustment Mechanism 45 2.1.1.6 Ribbon ...
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EPSON FX-890/2190 3.2.11 Electrical Noise 62 3.2.12 Fatal Error 63 3.3 Troubleshooting for Individual Units 64 3.3.1 Main Component Checking Point 64 Chapter 4 Disassembly and Assembly 4.1 ...4.3.11 Rear PE Detector 87 4.3.12 Carriage Assembly 88 4.3.13 Rear Paper Guide Assembly 90 4.3.14 Ribbon Drive (RD) Assembly 92 Chapter 5 Adjustment 5.1 Adjustment Overview 94 5.1.1 Required Adjustment 94 5.1.2 Adjustment Tools 94 5.2 Adjusting and Resetting the Printer 95 Revision B 5.2.1 Platen Gap Adjustment 95 5.3 Adjustment Program 97 5.3.1 Preparation 97 5.3.1.1 System Requirement...
EPSON FX-890/2190 3.2.11 Electrical Noise 62 3.2.12 Fatal Error 63 3.3 Troubleshooting for Individual Units 64 3.3.1 Main Component Checking Point 64 Chapter 4 Disassembly and Assembly 4.1 ...4.3.11 Rear PE Detector 87 4.3.12 Carriage Assembly 88 4.3.13 Rear Paper Guide Assembly 90 4.3.14 Ribbon Drive (RD) Assembly 92 Chapter 5 Adjustment 5.1 Adjustment Overview 94 5.1.1 Required Adjustment 94 5.1.2 Adjustment Tools 94 5.2 Adjusting and Resetting the Printer 95 Revision B 5.2.1 Platen Gap Adjustment 95 5.3 Adjustment Program 97 5.3.1 Preparation 97 5.3.1.1 System Requirement...
Service Manual
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...Printing Speed (cps) and Printable Columns Printing Mode Ultra Speed Draft Character Pitch 10 cpi 12 cpi Printable Columns FX-890 FX-2190 80 136 96 163 Printing Speed Normal Copy 566 489 680 571 10 cpi 80 136 559 476 High...EPSON FX-890/2190 1.1 Features EPSON FX-890/2190 is a small-foot 18-pin serial impact dot matrix printer. HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS Print method Number of pins Print pin arrangement Print pin diameter Color Print Direction : Impact Dot Matrix : 18 pins : 9 pins x 2 files : 0.29 mm (0.0114 inch) : Black ink ribbon...
...Printing Speed (cps) and Printable Columns Printing Mode Ultra Speed Draft Character Pitch 10 cpi 12 cpi Printable Columns FX-890 FX-2190 80 136 96 163 Printing Speed Normal Copy 566 489 680 571 10 cpi 80 136 559 476 High...EPSON FX-890/2190 1.1 Features EPSON FX-890/2190 is a small-foot 18-pin serial impact dot matrix printer. HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS Print method Number of pins Print pin arrangement Print pin diameter Color Print Direction : Impact Dot Matrix : 18 pins : 9 pins x 2 files : 0.29 mm (0.0114 inch) : Black ink ribbon...
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EPSON FX-890/2190 Revision B ACOUSTIC NOISE Level: 55 dB(A) (ISO 7779 pattern) ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS Temperature : 5 to 35°C (operating, *1) 15 to 25°C (operating, *1,*2) -30 to 60... 52 million lines (except print head) 20000 POH (25% Duty) 400 million strokes/wire (Approx. 400 million characters (Draft 10 cpi, 14 dots/ character)) RIBBON CARTRIDGE Type Fabric Color Ribbon dimensions Ribbon life Cartridge dimensions Type Color Ribbon dimensions Ribbon life Cartridge dimensions Black 13 mm (W) x 17 M (L) Endless Approximately 7.5 million characters (Draft 10 cpi, 14...
EPSON FX-890/2190 Revision B ACOUSTIC NOISE Level: 55 dB(A) (ISO 7779 pattern) ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS Temperature : 5 to 35°C (operating, *1) 15 to 25°C (operating, *1,*2) -30 to 60... 52 million lines (except print head) 20000 POH (25% Duty) 400 million strokes/wire (Approx. 400 million characters (Draft 10 cpi, 14 dots/ character)) RIBBON CARTRIDGE Type Fabric Color Ribbon dimensions Ribbon life Cartridge dimensions Type Color Ribbon dimensions Ribbon life Cartridge dimensions Black 13 mm (W) x 17 M (L) Endless Approximately 7.5 million characters (Draft 10 cpi, 14...
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... *1/C82364* C82363* *1/C82364* EpsonNet 10/100 Base Tx Int. Print Server 2 C82391* C82391* EpsonNet 802.11b Wireless Ext. FX-890 FX-2190 S015329 S015327 Options High capacity cut sheet feeder (Bin 1) C80638* C80640* Single bin cut sheet feeder (Bin 2) C80637* ... PPDS emulation Revision B EXPENDABLES & OPTIONS Table 1-19. Expendables & Option Expendables Ribbon cartridge (Black) Code No. Print Server C82362* C82362* EpsonNet 10/100 Base Tx Int. PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS Features 19 EPSON FX-890/2190 CE MARKING 230 V version & UPS version Low Voltage...
... *1/C82364* C82363* *1/C82364* EpsonNet 10/100 Base Tx Int. Print Server 2 C82391* C82391* EpsonNet 802.11b Wireless Ext. FX-890 FX-2190 S015329 S015327 Options High capacity cut sheet feeder (Bin 1) C80638* C80640* Single bin cut sheet feeder (Bin 2) C80637* ... PPDS emulation Revision B EXPENDABLES & OPTIONS Table 1-19. Expendables & Option Expendables Ribbon cartridge (Black) Code No. Print Server C82362* C82362* EpsonNet 10/100 Base Tx Int. PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS Features 19 EPSON FX-890/2190 CE MARKING 230 V version & UPS version Low Voltage...
Service Manual
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...Tear Off/Bin) Enter or exit the default setting mode. PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS Operation 31 EPSON FX-890/2190 Revision B 1.3.2.2 Operations at Power-on Holding down the specified switch (switches) while turning on when the printer is in the pause status, and off Bin selection Font selection Pitch selection Locked ...LF/FF Data dump Load/Eject & LF/FF & Pause Clear EEPROM Tear Off/Bin & Load/Eject Clear EEPROM for Driving Line count for ribbon change timing Pause Bi-D adjustment Load/Eject & Pause Panel lock out mode LF/FF & Pause Default setting for LED indication when a locked...
...Tear Off/Bin) Enter or exit the default setting mode. PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS Operation 31 EPSON FX-890/2190 Revision B 1.3.2.2 Operations at Power-on Holding down the specified switch (switches) while turning on when the printer is in the pause status, and off Bin selection Font selection Pitch selection Locked ...LF/FF Data dump Load/Eject & LF/FF & Pause Clear EEPROM Tear Off/Bin & Load/Eject Clear EEPROM for Driving Line count for ribbon change timing Pause Bi-D adjustment Load/Eject & Pause Panel lock out mode LF/FF & Pause Default setting for LED indication when a locked...
Service Manual
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...Figure 2-1. C524MAIN Component Operating Principles Overview 44 CN1 Photo-coupler Switching FET Transformer CN2 Diode Bridge Figure 2-2. EPSON FX-890/2190 2.1 Overview This printer is divided into several main components for easy removal and repair. The main components are: C524MAIN...Control board C524PSB/PSE/PSH: Power supply board C524PNL: Operation panel board Printer mechanism: Printhead, Carriage, Ribbon mechanism, Platen gap adjustment mechanism, Paper feed mechanism, Release mechanism Housing: Upper case, Lower case, Rear ...
...Figure 2-1. C524MAIN Component Operating Principles Overview 44 CN1 Photo-coupler Switching FET Transformer CN2 Diode Bridge Figure 2-2. EPSON FX-890/2190 2.1 Overview This printer is divided into several main components for easy removal and repair. The main components are: C524MAIN...Control board C524PSB/PSE/PSH: Power supply board C524PNL: Operation panel board Printer mechanism: Printhead, Carriage, Ribbon mechanism, Platen gap adjustment mechanism, Paper feed mechanism, Release mechanism Housing: Upper case, Lower case, Rear ...
Service Manual
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... Printing method: Impact dot matrix printing Number of dot wires: 18 Diameter of dot wire: φ0.29 mm Dot wire arrangement: Figure 2-3. If the lever is set to a position between "2" and "6", the printer is selected according to the printhead...to the tractor unit setting positions and the lever positions. EPSON FX-890/2190 2.1.1 Printer Mechanism This printer mechanism consists of Printhead, Paper feed mechanism, Carriage movement mechanism, Tractor feed mechanism, Platen gap adjustment mechanism, Ribbon feed mechanism, PF motor, CR motor, detectors, and...
... Printing method: Impact dot matrix printing Number of dot wires: 18 Diameter of dot wire: φ0.29 mm Dot wire arrangement: Figure 2-3. If the lever is set to a position between "2" and "6", the printer is selected according to the printhead...to the tractor unit setting positions and the lever positions. EPSON FX-890/2190 2.1.1 Printer Mechanism This printer mechanism consists of Printhead, Paper feed mechanism, Carriage movement mechanism, Tractor feed mechanism, Platen gap adjustment mechanism, Ribbon feed mechanism, PF motor, CR motor, detectors, and...
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...printer. Printer Mechanism Outline 2.1.1.7 Sensors Table below lists the sensors of home (OUT): OPEN Mechanical contact 06~1.0 mA 5 VDC ± 5% (Resistance load) There is paper: OPEN No paper: CLOSE Photo interrupter 5 VDC ± 5% (Resistance load) There is driven in one direction. EPSON FX-890/2190 Revision B 2.1.1.6 Ribbon... Feed Mechanism The CR motor drives the ribbon feed mechanism via the timing belt. PG Detector Tractor Rear PE Detector PF Motor Release...
...printer. Printer Mechanism Outline 2.1.1.7 Sensors Table below lists the sensors of home (OUT): OPEN Mechanical contact 06~1.0 mA 5 VDC ± 5% (Resistance load) There is paper: OPEN No paper: CLOSE Photo interrupter 5 VDC ± 5% (Resistance load) There is driven in one direction. EPSON FX-890/2190 Revision B 2.1.1.6 Ribbon... Feed Mechanism The CR motor drives the ribbon feed mechanism via the timing belt. PG Detector Tractor Rear PE Detector PF Motor Release...
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...paper properly. Some dots are not short-circuitted, replace the fuse with a new one . ♦Is the problem solved? Abnormal paper feeding The printer prints but carriage operation is not printed. Abnormal operation of ribbon • Defective ribbon cartridge • Defective ribbon feed mechanism Abnormal ...on. Replace the Go to operate Printer mechanism does not operate. Problem solved Go to operate when power is faulty. error status when power is displayed on the control panel. Abnormal carriage operation at power on. EPSON FX-890/2190 3.2 Troubleshooting Based on Symptoms...
...paper properly. Some dots are not short-circuitted, replace the fuse with a new one . ♦Is the problem solved? Abnormal paper feeding The printer prints but carriage operation is not printed. Abnormal operation of ribbon • Defective ribbon cartridge • Defective ribbon feed mechanism Abnormal ...on. Replace the Go to operate Printer mechanism does not operate. Problem solved Go to operate when power is faulty. error status when power is displayed on the control panel. Abnormal carriage operation at power on. EPSON FX-890/2190 3.2 Troubleshooting Based on Symptoms...
Service Manual
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... to Step 3 Go to Step 3 lubricate the Ribbon Drive Assembly. EPSON FX-890/2190 3.2.8 Abnormal operation of this error (Chapter 4 Disassembly and Assembly) • Ribbon Cartridge • Timing Belt • CR Motor (p.81) • Ribbon Drive (RD) Assembly (p.92) • C524MAIN Board (p.74) Ribbon Cartridge 1 Defective Ribbon Cartridge ♦Can the Ribbon Cartridge be turned by hand? Abnormal operation...
... to Step 3 Go to Step 3 lubricate the Ribbon Drive Assembly. EPSON FX-890/2190 3.2.8 Abnormal operation of this error (Chapter 4 Disassembly and Assembly) • Ribbon Cartridge • Timing Belt • CR Motor (p.81) • Ribbon Drive (RD) Assembly (p.92) • C524MAIN Board (p.74) Ribbon Cartridge 1 Defective Ribbon Cartridge ♦Can the Ribbon Cartridge be turned by hand? Abnormal operation...
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...operate smoothly? the HP Go to Step 4 Replace or lubricant the Ribbon Drive Assembly. Defective CR Motor 7 Replace the CR Motor with a new one . Replace the CR Motor. Replace the Main Board. EPSON FX-890/2190 3.2.9 Abnormal operation of connectors Make sure that the following connectors are... Assembly) • Timing Belt • CR Motor (p.81) • HP (Home Position) Detector (p.78) • Harness of HP Detector • Ribbon Drive (RD) Assembly (p.92) • C524MAIN Board (p.74) Checking the connection of Carriage Unit Table 3-11. Go to Step 5 Lubrication (p.100) ...
...operate smoothly? the HP Go to Step 4 Replace or lubricant the Ribbon Drive Assembly. Defective CR Motor 7 Replace the CR Motor with a new one . Replace the CR Motor. Replace the Main Board. EPSON FX-890/2190 3.2.9 Abnormal operation of connectors Make sure that the following connectors are... Assembly) • Timing Belt • CR Motor (p.81) • HP (Home Position) Detector (p.78) • Harness of HP Detector • Ribbon Drive (RD) Assembly (p.92) • C524MAIN Board (p.74) Checking the connection of Carriage Unit Table 3-11. Go to Step 5 Lubrication (p.100) ...
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...the electrical apparatus in Go to Step 2 question or move the printer to see if within 3 m from the apparatus. Harness of circuit boards 1. Remove the Shield Cover.(p.74) 4 2. Make sure that the Ribbon Mask is tightened securely. Main Board 6 Replace the Main Board with...Board. AC grounding Check the AC power connection. 2 ♦Is the AC power cable connected and grounded properly? EPSON FX-890/2190 3.2.10 Faulty print Table 3-12. Remove the Printer Mechanism. (p.80) 3 2. Replace the Printhead FFC. Replace the Main Board. Faulty print Step Action and Question...
...the electrical apparatus in Go to Step 2 question or move the printer to see if within 3 m from the apparatus. Harness of circuit boards 1. Remove the Shield Cover.(p.74) 4 2. Make sure that the Ribbon Mask is tightened securely. Main Board 6 Replace the Main Board with...Board. AC grounding Check the AC power connection. 2 ♦Is the AC power cable connected and grounded properly? EPSON FX-890/2190 3.2.10 Faulty print Table 3-12. Remove the Printer Mechanism. (p.80) 3 2. Replace the Printhead FFC. Replace the Main Board. Faulty print Step Action and Question...