Product Information Guide
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... Changing the Default Settings While you can often change the printer's settings through your software or printer driver, you to do this: ❏ Using the EPSON Remote Configuration Manager on the left side of the printer. For detailed information about default settings, see the PDF ... Off, On Off, On Table 2, Table1 Length in inches: 3, 3.5, 4, 5.5, 6, 7, 8, 8.5, 11, 70/6, 12, 14, 17 Length in the printer. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 To use the control panel, see below. Setting Skip over perforation Auto tear-off Auto line feed Print direction Software I/F (interface) mode Auto...
... Changing the Default Settings While you can often change the printer's settings through your software or printer driver, you to do this: ❏ Using the EPSON Remote Configuration Manager on the left side of the printer. For detailed information about default settings, see the PDF ... Off, On Off, On Table 2, Table1 Length in inches: 3, 3.5, 4, 5.5, 6, 7, 8, 8.5, 11, 70/6, 12, 14, 17 Length in the printer. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 To use the control panel, see below. Setting Skip over perforation Auto tear-off Auto line feed Print direction Software I/F (interface) mode Auto...
Product Information Guide
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... check the current settings and change them if necessary. See page 14. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 15 Make sure the printer is on the printer. To do this on , and the printer enters the default-setting mode and prints the language selection instructions. 2. It remains in the language you repeat the... 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 not install the Windows driver that is at least 11...
... check the current settings and change them if necessary. See page 14. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 15 Make sure the printer is on the printer. To do this on , and the printer enters the default-setting mode and prints the language selection instructions. 2. It remains in the language you repeat the... 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 not install the Windows driver that is at least 11...
Product Information Guide
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... the codes the printer is printing the hex dump. 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...dots. 4. To end the self test, press the Pause button to isolate communication problems between the printer and your printing problem; Then turn off the printer while it receives in the printer,... they appear in the right column with the printer. You can help you turn off the printer while it receives from your printer driver settings, application settings, computer, or interface cable...
... the codes the printer is printing the hex dump. 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...dots. 4. To end the self test, press the Pause button to isolate communication problems between the printer and your printing problem; Then turn off the printer while it receives in the printer,... they appear in the right column with the printer. You can help you turn off the printer while it receives from your printer driver settings, application settings, computer, or interface cable...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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.... Bundled Microsoft Windows® 3.1x, Windows NT 3.51/4.0, Windows 95 and Windows 98 drivers guarantees ease of use right out of Seiko Epson Corporation. 1/00 Other trademarks are available on the control panel. DOS applications will overide all EPSON impact printers Proportionally-spaced scalable fonts-selectable in fonts that allow you save paper and...
.... Bundled Microsoft Windows® 3.1x, Windows NT 3.51/4.0, Windows 95 and Windows 98 drivers guarantees ease of use right out of Seiko Epson Corporation. 1/00 Other trademarks are available on the control panel. DOS applications will overide all EPSON impact printers Proportionally-spaced scalable fonts-selectable in fonts that allow you save paper and...
User Manual
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..., or "drives," your printer. 3. The printer software CD-ROM also includes the EPSON Remote Configuration Manager, which displays printer status information and notifies you of the printer and plug the other wizard appears when you change the printer's default settings. See "Installing the Remote Configuration Manager" on the back of printer errors. The printer driver is turned off. 12...
..., or "drives," your printer. 3. The printer software CD-ROM also includes the EPSON Remote Configuration Manager, which displays printer status information and notifies you of the printer and plug the other wizard appears when you change the printer's default settings. See "Installing the Remote Configuration Manager" on the back of printer errors. The printer driver is turned off. 12...
User Manual
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... the list, then follow the instructions on the screen. 5. Select your PC came with the driver installation. When the installation is turned off. 2. Insert the printer software CD-ROM into the CD-ROM or DVD drive. When the Windows installation screen appears, close the screen to continue with...not need the Windows CD-ROM to complete the installation. ❏ If you are prompted to install the Reference Guide and the EPSON Remote Configuration Utility. Setting Up the Printer 13 2. For Windows 98, 95, or NT 4.0 1. The Installation screen appears: If it does not, select Setup.exe ...
... the list, then follow the instructions on the screen. 5. Select your PC came with the driver installation. When the installation is turned off. 2. Insert the printer software CD-ROM into the CD-ROM or DVD drive. When the Windows installation screen appears, close the screen to continue with...not need the Windows CD-ROM to complete the installation. ❏ If you are prompted to install the Reference Guide and the EPSON Remote Configuration Utility. Setting Up the Printer 13 2. For Windows 98, 95, or NT 4.0 1. The Installation screen appears: If it does not, select Setup.exe ...
User Manual
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...and the EPSON Remote ...printer from 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...printer, choose the first available printer from the printer list in your Windows CD when prompted. 7. For DOS programs To control the printer from DOS application programs, you do not need to select the correct path. The exact wording of the message depends on the screen. 9. 6. Click Browse and select the path for the printer driver...
...and the EPSON Remote ...printer from 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...printer, choose the first available printer from the printer list in your Windows CD when prompted. 7. For DOS programs To control the printer from DOS application programs, you do not need to select the correct path. The exact wording of the message depends on the screen. 9. 6. Click Browse and select the path for the printer driver...
User Manual
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...the printer is installed on using the program. When the installation is complete, click Finish. (If you see the folder window open the manual, select Programs, Epson Remote Configuration Mgr, and then click Epson Remote... are using the program, remember to return the setting to LPT1. ❏ Connect the printer to the parallel port, Remote Configuration Manager may not work. After you see the final ....) The Remote Configuration Manager is connected to the USB port instead. 16 Setting Up the Printer Click Yes. Click Next and follow the instructions on the screen. In this case, do...
...the printer is installed on using the program. When the installation is complete, click Finish. (If you see the folder window open the manual, select Programs, Epson Remote Configuration Mgr, and then click Epson Remote... are using the program, remember to return the setting to LPT1. ❏ Connect the printer to the parallel port, Remote Configuration Manager may not work. After you see the final ....) The Remote Configuration Manager is connected to the USB port instead. 16 Setting Up the Printer Click Yes. Click Next and follow the instructions on the screen. In this case, do...
User Manual
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... one or more of the printer's default settings. Changing the Printer's Default Settings While you can often change the printer's settings through your software or printer driver, you may sometimes need to do this: ❏ Using the EPSON Remote Configuration Manager on the printer software CD-ROM. (See ...page 15.) ❏ From the printer's control panel using the Remote ...
... one or more of the printer's default settings. Changing the Printer's Default Settings While you can often change the printer's settings through your software or printer driver, you may sometimes need to do this: ❏ Using the EPSON Remote Configuration Manager on the printer software CD-ROM. (See ...page 15.) ❏ From the printer's control panel using the Remote ...
User Manual
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...Microline 320/321 Turbo You can continue to use your printer in Okidata mode, do not install the Windows driver that came with your printer. If you have been using an Okidata driver, you may want to use it is now in FX-890 mode. The printer beeps once to enter Menu mode, and then press... PRINT. To return to their default values. The default settings (shown in Okidata mode IBM PPDS, EPSON ESC/P, Oki ML 320T 0.5 second, 1 second, 2 ...
...Microline 320/321 Turbo You can continue to use your printer in Okidata mode, do not install the Windows driver that came with your printer. If you have been using an Okidata driver, you may want to use it is now in FX-890 mode. The printer beeps once to enter Menu mode, and then press... PRINT. To return to their default values. The default settings (shown in Okidata mode IBM PPDS, EPSON ESC/P, Oki ML 320T 0.5 second, 1 second, 2 ...
User Manual
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... the Pause button to stop printing and the Load/Eject button to eject the printed page before you determine the source of your printer driver settings, application settings, computer, or interface cable. (Be sure to stop the self test, press the Pause button. Printing a Self ...Continuous paper (including perforated border) Single sheet FX-890 9.5 inches (241 mm) A4 or letter size FX-2190 14.8 inches (376 mm) A3 landscape 1. c Caution: Do not turn off the printer while it is turned off the printer. Then turn off the printer. See the Reference Guide for possible causes ...
... the Pause button to stop printing and the Load/Eject button to eject the printed page before you determine the source of your printer driver settings, application settings, computer, or interface cable. (Be sure to stop the self test, press the Pause button. Printing a Self ...Continuous paper (including perforated border) Single sheet FX-890 9.5 inches (241 mm) A4 or letter size FX-2190 14.8 inches (376 mm) A3 landscape 1. c Caution: Do not turn off the printer while it is turned off the printer. Then turn off the printer. See the Reference Guide for possible causes ...
User Manual
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At this site, you can download drivers and other files, look at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. 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...
At this site, you can download drivers and other files, look at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. 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...
User Manual - Remote Configuration Manager
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The program works on these printers: ❏ FX-880+ ❏ FX-880+ in Okidata® mode ❏ FX-1180+ ❏ FX-890 ❏ FX-890 in Okidata mode ❏ FX-2190 ❏ FX-2190 in Okidata mode ❏ LQ-590 ❏ LQ-2090 Note: If you are using the program, remember ... LPT2 port. In this book. EPSON® Remote Configuration Manager The EPSON Remote Configuration Manager lets you change the default settings as described in this case, do one of the following: ❏ Before running the program, set the printer driver to the parallel port, Remote Configuration...
The program works on these printers: ❏ FX-880+ ❏ FX-880+ in Okidata® mode ❏ FX-1180+ ❏ FX-890 ❏ FX-890 in Okidata mode ❏ FX-2190 ❏ FX-2190 in Okidata mode ❏ LQ-590 ❏ LQ-2090 Note: If you are using the program, remember ... LPT2 port. In this book. EPSON® Remote Configuration Manager The EPSON Remote Configuration Manager lets you change the default settings as described in this case, do one of the following: ❏ Before running the program, set the printer driver to the parallel port, Remote Configuration...
Product Brochure
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...default (8 lpi option available on Recycled Paper Test conducted by consistently performing at 14 dots/character Warranty Three-year limited warranty in , top out Software Drivers Windows 95, 98, 2000, Me, XP and NT 4.0 Interface Bidirectional Parallel (... and brand names are registered trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. 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 Forms...
...default (8 lpi option available on Recycled Paper Test conducted by consistently performing at 14 dots/character Warranty Three-year limited warranty in , top out Software Drivers Windows 95, 98, 2000, Me, XP and NT 4.0 Interface Bidirectional Parallel (... and brand names are registered trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. 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 Forms...
Service Manual
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...Diode Bridge Figure 2-2. C524MAIN Component Operating Principles Overview 44 C524 PSB/PSE/PSH Component PROM EEPROM DRAM Figure 2-1. 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: ... case, Rear sheet guide, Knob, Printer cover C524MAIN Board The C524MAIN board consists of Transformer, Switching FET, Regulator IC, Diode bridge, Fuse, Photo-coupler, and so on . CR Motor Driver IC PF Motor Driver IC Print Head Driver 2in1ASIC E01A29CA Revision B C524...
...Diode Bridge Figure 2-2. C524MAIN Component Operating Principles Overview 44 C524 PSB/PSE/PSH Component PROM EEPROM DRAM Figure 2-1. 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: ... case, Rear sheet guide, Knob, Printer cover C524MAIN Board The C524MAIN board consists of Transformer, Switching FET, Regulator IC, Diode bridge, Fuse, Photo-coupler, and so on . CR Motor Driver IC PF Motor Driver IC Print Head Driver 2in1ASIC E01A29CA Revision B C524...
Service Manual
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...CPU/ASIC (2in1ASIC) PROM (Flash ROM) Table 2-2. This board consists of several IC chips and drivers, as described in burst mode (1 state 50.6 ns) Refresh: Refresh controller of ...EEPROM IC11 Use: Device: Capacity: Package: Storage of this printer. Major Elements on MAIN Board (continued) Elements Location Function DRAM Use: Various buffers, work ...peak (Bulk transfer) Control circuit: Inside the ASIC Operating Principles Overview 47 EPSON FX-890/2190 2.1.2 Circuit Operation 2.1.2.1 C524 MAIN Board The C524 MAIN board is not ...
...CPU/ASIC (2in1ASIC) PROM (Flash ROM) Table 2-2. This board consists of several IC chips and drivers, as described in burst mode (1 state 50.6 ns) Refresh: Refresh controller of ...EEPROM IC11 Use: Device: Capacity: Package: Storage of this printer. Major Elements on MAIN Board (continued) Elements Location Function DRAM Use: Various buffers, work ...peak (Bulk transfer) Control circuit: Inside the ASIC Operating Principles Overview 47 EPSON FX-890/2190 2.1.2 Circuit Operation 2.1.2.1 C524 MAIN Board The C524 MAIN board is not ...
Service Manual
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...by resistor division) • Processing: Divides 42 V source voltage by ASIC based on MAIN Board (continued) Elements Location Function CR Motor Driver IC15 Drive voltage: 42 V ± 5% Drive IC: SLA7024M (Sanken) Drive system: Constant-current unipolar... phase driving Current detection resistance:0.68 Ω, 2 W Current value setting:Setting with D/A converter of drive IC. EPSON FX-890/2190 Table 2-2. Operating Principles Overview 48 Transmission rates supported are 600/1200/2400/4800/ 9600/19200 [bps]. Data reception rate...
...by resistor division) • Processing: Divides 42 V source voltage by ASIC based on MAIN Board (continued) Elements Location Function CR Motor Driver IC15 Drive voltage: 42 V ± 5% Drive IC: SLA7024M (Sanken) Drive system: Constant-current unipolar... phase driving Current detection resistance:0.68 Ω, 2 W Current value setting:Setting with D/A converter of drive IC. EPSON FX-890/2190 Table 2-2. Operating Principles Overview 48 Transmission rates supported are 600/1200/2400/4800/ 9600/19200 [bps]. Data reception rate...
Service Manual
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... voltage circuit:(2 circuits each of which is constituted with 9 pins) Type: Constant-voltage dropper circuit (for head power regression) Driver element:FET 2SK3155 (Hitachi) Input eco voltage:88.7 V ~ 95.8 V Output power voltage:+42 V ± 5% (Controlled... to the Power Supply Unit. Major Elements on MAIN Board (continued) Elements Location Function Energy save (ESA VE) circuit Driver element: DTC124X Control: Controlled by Power Supply Unit.) Overvoltage detecting circuit (OVP): Detects 120 V or above as a overvoltage...
... voltage circuit:(2 circuits each of which is constituted with 9 pins) Type: Constant-voltage dropper circuit (for head power regression) Driver element:FET 2SK3155 (Hitachi) Input eco voltage:88.7 V ~ 95.8 V Output power voltage:+42 V ± 5% (Controlled... to the Power Supply Unit. Major Elements on MAIN Board (continued) Elements Location Function Energy save (ESA VE) circuit Driver element: DTC124X Control: Controlled by Power Supply Unit.) Overvoltage detecting circuit (OVP): Detects 120 V or above as a overvoltage...
Service Manual
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... "ADJUSTMENTS". 4.1.1 Disassembly Precautions Follow the precautions below when disassembling the printer. Precautions for disassembling and assembling EPSON FX-890/ 2190. C A U T IO N To maintain efficient printer operation, take the precautions below lists the tools and the instruments required for FX-2190. B743800200 Phillips Screwdriver No.1 B743800100 Box Driver 7.0mm Diagonal B741700200 Tweezers - Table 4-1. NOTE:All tools and...
... "ADJUSTMENTS". 4.1.1 Disassembly Precautions Follow the precautions below when disassembling the printer. Precautions for disassembling and assembling EPSON FX-890/ 2190. C A U T IO N To maintain efficient printer operation, take the precautions below lists the tools and the instruments required for FX-2190. B743800200 Phillips Screwdriver No.1 B743800100 Box Driver 7.0mm Diagonal B741700200 Tweezers - Table 4-1. NOTE:All tools and...