Product Information Guide
Page 15
... pull the paper out of -form or tear-off position. 5. Remove any remaining pieces of the printer's default settings. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Close the printer cover and turn on the printer software CD-ROM. (See the User's Guide for more of paper. 4. Make sure the Paper Out...Italic U.K., Italic Denmark 1, Italic Sweden, Italic Italy, Italic Spain 1 1 second, 1.5 seconds, 2 seconds, 3 seconds 14 - Caution: Use the knob on country) Manual feed wait time Options (default in bold) Off, On Off, On Off, On Bi-D, Uni-D ESC/P, IBM PPDS Auto, Parallel, USB, Option 10 seconds, 30...
... pull the paper out of -form or tear-off position. 5. Remove any remaining pieces of the printer's default settings. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Close the printer cover and turn on the printer software CD-ROM. (See the User's Guide for more of paper. 4. Make sure the Paper Out...Italic U.K., Italic Denmark 1, Italic Sweden, Italic Italy, Italic Spain 1 1 second, 1.5 seconds, 2 seconds, 3 seconds 14 - Caution: Use the knob on country) Manual feed wait time Options (default in bold) Off, On Off, On Off, On Bi-D, Uni-D ESC/P, IBM PPDS Auto, Parallel, USB, Option 10 seconds, 30...
User Manual
Page 5
..., troubleshooting, and technical specifications. Introduction 5 For detailed information about using your printer. See "Installing and Using the Online Reference Guide" on in this manual show the FX-890, the instructions apply to both the FX-890 and the FX-2190. w Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury. For help which is installed automatically when you...
..., troubleshooting, and technical specifications. Introduction 5 For detailed information about using your printer. See "Installing and Using the Online Reference Guide" on in this manual show the FX-890, the instructions apply to both the FX-890 and the FX-2190. w Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury. For help which is installed automatically when you...
User Manual
Page 44
... manuals, and accessories from EPSON at (800) 873-7766, or visit the EPSON Store at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. Before you cannot solve the problem using the troubleshooting information, see the contact information below . Where To Get Help If your printer in SoundAdvice: 70470 (for the FX-890)... (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...
... manuals, and accessories from EPSON at (800) 873-7766, or visit the EPSON Store at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. Before you cannot solve the problem using the troubleshooting information, see the contact information below . Where To Get Help If your printer in SoundAdvice: 70470 (for the FX-890)... (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...
Product Brochure
Page 2
...Manual insertion Cut sheet feeder Tractor Pull push tractor Input Buffer 128K Front or rear in, top out Top in, top out Front rear or bottom in, top out Front or rear in the U.S. 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...
...Manual insertion Cut sheet feeder Tractor Pull push tractor Input Buffer 128K Front or rear in, top out Top in, top out Front rear or bottom in, top out Front or rear in the U.S. 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...
Service Manual
Page 10
... "*2" : When using High-Capacity CSF, paper total thickness is available only under normal temperature and humidity conditions. PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS Features 10 EPSON FX-890/2190 FEEDING METHOD Friction feed Push tractor feed Push & Pull tractor feed Pull tractor feed... ) Roll paper holder (Option) Revision B PAPER SPECIFICATIONS Table 1-3. Cut Sheet (Single sheet, Not multi part) FX-890 FX-890 Width (inch) (mm) Front Entry Manual Min. (3.9) 100 Max. (10.1) 257 Manual Min. (3.9) 100 Max. (10.1) 257 Rear Entry High-Capacity CSF Min.
... "*2" : When using High-Capacity CSF, paper total thickness is available only under normal temperature and humidity conditions. PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS Features 10 EPSON FX-890/2190 FEEDING METHOD Friction feed Push tractor feed Push & Pull tractor feed Pull tractor feed... ) Roll paper holder (Option) Revision B PAPER SPECIFICATIONS Table 1-3. Cut Sheet (Single sheet, Not multi part) FX-890 FX-890 Width (inch) (mm) Front Entry Manual Min. (3.9) 100 Max. (10.1) 257 Manual Min. (3.9) 100 Max. (10.1) 257 Rear Entry High-Capacity CSF Min.
Service Manual
Page 11
...part) FX-2190 FX-2190 Width (inch) (mm) Front Entry Manual Min. (3.9) 100 Max. (16.5) 420 Manual Min. (3.9) 100 Max. (16.5) 420 Rear Entry High-Capacity CSF Min. EPSON FX-890/2190 Revision B Table 1-4. Cut Sheet (Multi part) FX-890 Width FX-890 (inch) (mm) Front Entry Manual Minimum ...(3.9) 100 Maximum (10.1) 257 Rear Entry Manual / High-Capacity CSF / Single-Bin CSF Minimum Maximum -----...
...part) FX-2190 FX-2190 Width (inch) (mm) Front Entry Manual Min. (3.9) 100 Max. (16.5) 420 Manual Min. (3.9) 100 Max. (16.5) 420 Rear Entry High-Capacity CSF Min. EPSON FX-890/2190 Revision B Table 1-4. Cut Sheet (Multi part) FX-890 Width FX-890 (inch) (mm) Front Entry Manual Minimum ...(3.9) 100 Maximum (10.1) 257 Rear Entry Manual / High-Capacity CSF / Single-Bin CSF Minimum Maximum -----...
Service Manual
Page 12
... 58 ----- ----- (one sheet of paper horizontally. FX-890 & FX-2190 Width Table 1-7. Max. (3.9) (5.8) 100 148 Single-Bin CSF Min. PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS Features 12 Cut Sheet (Multi part) FX-2190 FX-2190 Front Entry Manual Minimum Maximum Rear Entry Manual / High-Capacity CSF / Single-Bin CSF Minimum ...of the sheet guide. 3: When Paper size is A6 and the sheet is to align their left edge with the matchmark of ----- ----- EPSON FX-890/2190 Revision B Width Table 1-6. Length (inch) (5.8) (mm) 148 (3.9) (5.8) (3.9) (5.8) --- --- 100 148 100 148 Thickness Weight (...
... 58 ----- ----- (one sheet of paper horizontally. FX-890 & FX-2190 Width Table 1-7. Max. (3.9) (5.8) 100 148 Single-Bin CSF Min. PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS Features 12 Cut Sheet (Multi part) FX-2190 FX-2190 Front Entry Manual Minimum Maximum Rear Entry Manual / High-Capacity CSF / Single-Bin CSF Minimum ...of the sheet guide. 3: When Paper size is A6 and the sheet is to align their left edge with the matchmark of ----- ----- EPSON FX-890/2190 Revision B Width Table 1-6. Length (inch) (5.8) (mm) 148 (3.9) (5.8) (3.9) (5.8) --- --- 100 148 100 148 Thickness Weight (...
Service Manual
Page 13
...of fixed forms (single sheet/multi-part) with FX-890 Direction Size A3 B4 A4 B5 A5 A6 Envelope Rear Entry (manual) Vertical Horizontal Front Entry (manual) Vertical Horizontal Vertical High-Capacity CSF Horizontal Single-Bin... Thickness (inch) ----- (0.0063) (0.0205) (0.0063) (0.0205) ----- (mm) 0.16 0.52 0.16 0.52 Weight ----- Table 1-9. EPSON FX-890/2190 Revision B Table 1-8. No glue at the printable ----- Envelope Width (inch) ----- (No.6) (mm) Length (inch) ----- (mm) Manual Min. Envelope FX-890 Front Entry & Manual FX-2190 Min.
...of fixed forms (single sheet/multi-part) with FX-890 Direction Size A3 B4 A4 B5 A5 A6 Envelope Rear Entry (manual) Vertical Horizontal Front Entry (manual) Vertical Horizontal Vertical High-Capacity CSF Horizontal Single-Bin... Thickness (inch) ----- (0.0063) (0.0205) (0.0063) (0.0205) ----- (mm) 0.16 0.52 0.16 0.52 Weight ----- Table 1-9. EPSON FX-890/2190 Revision B Table 1-8. No glue at the printable ----- Envelope Width (inch) ----- (No.6) (mm) Length (inch) ----- (mm) Manual Min. Envelope FX-890 Front Entry & Manual FX-2190 Min.
Service Manual
Page 16
...-7)*, Industrial 2 of 5*, Matrix 2 of 5* NOTE: "*": These fonts are not described in user's manual. Plain paper, not curled, not folded, not crumpled Note1: Roll paper must be set on the roll paper holder (option). 2: Roll paper should be inserted from rear entrance only. 3: Release lever position should be friction. EPSON FX-890/2190 Width FX-890& FX-2190 Length...
...-7)*, Industrial 2 of 5*, Matrix 2 of 5* NOTE: "*": These fonts are not described in user's manual. Plain paper, not curled, not folded, not crumpled Note1: Roll paper must be set on the roll paper holder (option). 2: Roll paper should be inserted from rear entrance only. 3: Release lever position should be friction. EPSON FX-890/2190 Width FX-890& FX-2190 Length...
Service Manual
Page 27
...I/F Level 2 device: not described in user's manual) Table 1-31. FX-2190 Reply message ESC/P Main-Type MT9p, PW136c110cpi, PRG(Wxxxxx)rev, AP500ma IBM PPDS MT9p, PW136c110cpi, PRG(Wxxxxx)rev, AP500ma Product-Name FX-2190 FX-2190 Emulation-Type ESCP9, PRPII9, BDC ESCP9,...specification Reply for Optional command (*: Reply for Optional command Option command number Command name 00h No-operation Reply-A ----- EPSON FX-890/2190 1.2.4 Optional Interface Type-B optional interface cards are available. Reply-B ----- 01h Start Hardware Reset Accept* Execute OK* 02h ...
...I/F Level 2 device: not described in user's manual) Table 1-31. FX-2190 Reply message ESC/P Main-Type MT9p, PW136c110cpi, PRG(Wxxxxx)rev, AP500ma IBM PPDS MT9p, PW136c110cpi, PRG(Wxxxxx)rev, AP500ma Product-Name FX-2190 FX-2190 Emulation-Type ESCP9, PRPII9, BDC ESCP9,...specification Reply for Optional command (*: Reply for Optional command Option command number Command name 00h No-operation Reply-A ----- EPSON FX-890/2190 1.2.4 Optional Interface Type-B optional interface cards are available. Reply-B ----- 01h Start Hardware Reset Accept* Execute OK* 02h ...
Service Manual
Page 28
..., 9600bps, 4800bps, 2400bps, 1200bps, 600bps, 300bps Revision B 1.2.6 Interface selection The printer has 3 interfaces; This slowdown is not selected, the interface sends XOFF and sets the DTR signal MARK. EPSON FX-890/2190 Main command Table 1-32. When the optional interface is in the stand..." ID Normal response Normal response Processing impossible response A bit rate available by Default Setting or selected automatically. Manual selection One of bytes. parallel 01h Start Software Reset • Type-B I/F Option command : 01h • Panel Reset 02h Send...
..., 9600bps, 4800bps, 2400bps, 1200bps, 600bps, 300bps Revision B 1.2.6 Interface selection The printer has 3 interfaces; This slowdown is not selected, the interface sends XOFF and sets the DTR signal MARK. EPSON FX-890/2190 Main command Table 1-32. When the optional interface is in the stand..." ID Normal response Normal response Processing impossible response A bit rate available by Default Setting or selected automatically. Manual selection One of bytes. parallel 01h Start Software Reset • Type-B I/F Option command : 01h • Panel Reset 02h Send...
Service Manual
Page 34
"*2" : Settings with bold weight mean the standard factory settings. EPSON FX-890/2190 Revision B 1.3.5.2 Setting Items Setting values available for Italic U.S.A., Italic France, Italic Germany, Italic U.K., Italic Italic table Denmark 1, Italic Sweden, Italic Italy, Italic Spain 1 Manual feed wait time 1 second, 1.5 seconds, 2 seconds, 3 seconds Table 1-38. Parallel I /F wait time 10 seconds., 30 seconds. Setting Values...
"*2" : Settings with bold weight mean the standard factory settings. EPSON FX-890/2190 Revision B 1.3.5.2 Setting Items Setting values available for Italic U.S.A., Italic France, Italic Germany, Italic U.K., Italic Italic table Denmark 1, Italic Sweden, Italic Italy, Italic Spain 1 Manual feed wait time 1 second, 1.5 seconds, 2 seconds, 3 seconds Table 1-38. Parallel I /F wait time 10 seconds., 30 seconds. Setting Values...
Service Manual
Page 35
... ESC/P 0 slash Off Revision B Table 1-39. IBM character table Table2 PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS Operation 35 Cleared Items and Values on the printer returns the default settings into the factory settings to perform panel operation easily. Pressing Load/Eject & LF/FF & Pause switches at ... for front tractor 11 inch Font Selection Draft Pitch selection 10cpi Print direction setting Bi-d I/F mode selection Auto Auto I /F' Manual feed wait time 1.5 sec. EPSON FX-890/2190 1.3.6 EEPROM Clear Function You can return some parameters into the factory settings: Table 1-39.
... ESC/P 0 slash Off Revision B Table 1-39. IBM character table Table2 PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS Operation 35 Cleared Items and Values on the printer returns the default settings into the factory settings to perform panel operation easily. Pressing Load/Eject & LF/FF & Pause switches at ... for front tractor 11 inch Font Selection Draft Pitch selection 10cpi Print direction setting Bi-d I/F mode selection Auto Auto I /F' Manual feed wait time 1.5 sec. EPSON FX-890/2190 1.3.6 EEPROM Clear Function You can return some parameters into the factory settings: Table 1-39.
Service Manual
Page 53
.... Wear a wrist strap to discharge static electricity from typical errors. In addition, the User's Manual for EPSON EPSON FX-890/2190 describes detailed steps to be taken for recovery from the human body, whenever possible. 3.1.1 Specified Tools This printer does not require any surface which makes troubleshooting more difficult. Troubleshooting Process Flowchart Troubleshooting Overview 53...
.... Wear a wrist strap to discharge static electricity from typical errors. In addition, the User's Manual for EPSON EPSON FX-890/2190 describes detailed steps to be taken for recovery from the human body, whenever possible. 3.1.1 Specified Tools This printer does not require any surface which makes troubleshooting more difficult. Troubleshooting Process Flowchart Troubleshooting Overview 53...
Service Manual
Page 66
...meet these specifications. B741000100 Round-nose pliers - C A U T IO N To maintain efficient printer operation, take the precautions below when disassembling the printer. EPSON FX-890/2190 Revision B 4.1 Overview This section describes procedures for any disassembly or assembly procedure are described ...and adhesives (See Chapter 6.) Adjust the printer only in the manner described in this manual. Always wear gloves for FX-2190. Precautions for disassembling and assembling EPSON FX-890/ 2190. Unless otherwise specified, disassembled units or ...
...meet these specifications. B741000100 Round-nose pliers - C A U T IO N To maintain efficient printer operation, take the precautions below when disassembling the printer. EPSON FX-890/2190 Revision B 4.1 Overview This section describes procedures for any disassembly or assembly procedure are described ...and adhesives (See Chapter 6.) Adjust the printer only in the manner described in this manual. Always wear gloves for FX-2190. Precautions for disassembling and assembling EPSON FX-890/ 2190. Unless otherwise specified, disassembled units or ...
Service Manual
Page 68
... 4-3. Name and specification Shape PRINTER 11 MECHANISM MOUNTING SCREW 12 CP (M3x4) SHAFT,MOUNT,CR 13 (M8x10) 14 CB (M3x6) 15 CBS (M3x10) 16 Hexagon nut normal(M4) Disassembly and Assembly Overview 68 EPSON FX-890/2190 4.1.3.1 Abbreviations for Small Parts The table below lists the abbreviations used in this manual for small parts, such...
... 4-3. Name and specification Shape PRINTER 11 MECHANISM MOUNTING SCREW 12 CP (M3x4) SHAFT,MOUNT,CR 13 (M8x10) 14 CB (M3x6) 15 CBS (M3x10) 16 Hexagon nut normal(M4) Disassembly and Assembly Overview 68 EPSON FX-890/2190 4.1.3.1 Abbreviations for Small Parts The table below lists the abbreviations used in this manual for small parts, such...
Service Manual
Page 99
...; Before disassembling, assembling or adjusting the printer, disconnect the power supply cable from occurring. Maintenance Overview Revision B 99 C A U T IO N Do not use the oil and grease other than those specified in this manual; EPSON FX-890/2190 6.1 Overview 6.1.1 Preventive Maintenance Preventive ...maintenance is important to keep the printer in the best condition and to prevent potential troubles from the AC power socket....
...; Before disassembling, assembling or adjusting the printer, disconnect the power supply cable from occurring. Maintenance Overview Revision B 99 C A U T IO N Do not use the oil and grease other than those specified in this manual; EPSON FX-890/2190 6.1 Overview 6.1.1 Preventive Maintenance Preventive ...maintenance is important to keep the printer in the best condition and to prevent potential troubles from the AC power socket....