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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...this feeder. The parts for the FX-890. FX-890 Reference number 107 108 120 115 106 121 104 541 105 101 User replaceable part Front cover Knob Logo plate Optional interface cover Paper guide Paper thickness lever cap Printer cover Ribbon cartridge Tractor Rear wing Rubber foot ...
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...this feeder. The parts for the FX-890. FX-890 Reference number 107 108 120 115 106 121 104 541 105 101 User replaceable part Front cover Knob Logo plate Optional interface cover Paper guide Paper thickness lever cap Printer cover Ribbon cartridge Tractor Rear wing Rubber foot ...
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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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... the default setting mode. To perform the function on the right, hold down . 10 Pause light On when the printer is selected. See the Reference Guide for ribbon change timing Program reload mode 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 7 Feeds continuous paper backward from the standby position. See "Selecting a Font and Pitch" on page 8. Font lights...
... the default setting mode. To perform the function on the right, hold down . 10 Pause light On when the printer is selected. See the Reference Guide for ribbon change timing Program reload mode 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 7 Feeds continuous paper backward from the standby position. See "Selecting a Font and Pitch" on page 8. Font lights...
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... - these chemicals can damage the printer mechanism. unsuitable oils can damage the printer components as well as described below. If any options are closed to remove the ribbon cartridge. Do not use alcohols or thinners to get water on the printer mechanism or electronic components. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Cleaning the Printer 1. then disconnect the interface cable from...
... - these chemicals can damage the printer mechanism. unsuitable oils can damage the printer components as well as described below. If any options are closed to remove the ribbon cartridge. Do not use alcohols or thinners to get water on the printer mechanism or electronic components. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Cleaning the Printer 1. then disconnect the interface cable from...
User Manual
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...purchase ribbon cartridges, paper, manuals, and accessories from EPSON at (800) 873-7766, or visit the EPSON Store at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. Use one of the following information ready: ❏ Product name (EPSON FX-890 or FX-2190) ❏ Product serial number (located on the back of the printer)... the problem You can download drivers and other files, look at http://support.epson.com. EPSON provides technical assistance 24 hours a day through e-mail. Where To Get Help If your printer in SoundAdvice: 70470 (for the FX-890) or 70475 (for dealer referral. 44 Troubleshooting
...purchase ribbon cartridges, paper, manuals, and accessories from EPSON at (800) 873-7766, or visit the EPSON Store at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. Use one of the following information ready: ❏ Product name (EPSON FX-890 or FX-2190) ❏ Product serial number (located on the back of the printer)... the problem You can download drivers and other files, look at http://support.epson.com. EPSON provides technical assistance 24 hours a day through e-mail. Where To Get Help If your printer in SoundAdvice: 70470 (for the FX-890) or 70475 (for dealer referral. 44 Troubleshooting
Product Brochure
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...based Epson Remote Configuration Manager Easy system integration s Provides resident Epson, IBM® and Microline printer languages for increased compatibility s Includes standard Parallel and USB connections, plus an additional slot for optional interface cards Easy-to-install 7.5 million character ribbon ... Speeds through forms up to 7 parts thick Standard three-year warranty s Includes access to Epson's superior technical support IMPACT PRINTER FX-890 Epson FX-890 Engineered for the Epson FX-880/880+/980 or Okidata® Microline® 320/320 Turbo. Complete with a newly...
...based Epson Remote Configuration Manager Easy system integration s Provides resident Epson, IBM® and Microline printer languages for increased compatibility s Includes standard Parallel and USB connections, plus an additional slot for optional interface cards Easy-to-install 7.5 million character ribbon ... Speeds through forms up to 7 parts thick Standard three-year warranty s Includes access to Epson's superior technical support IMPACT PRINTER FX-890 Epson FX-890 Engineered for the Epson FX-880/880+/980 or Okidata® Microline® 320/320 Turbo. Complete with a newly...
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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: continuous multipart, original plus ...performance by Seiko Epson Corporation. ** Additional tractor unit required Product Code Description Epson FX-890 and Accessories C11C524001 S015329 C800201 C806371 C806381 8310 C823051 C823071 C823121 C823141 C823151 C823452 C12C823912 Epson FX-890 Impact Printer Ribbon Cartridge Additional Push...
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: continuous multipart, original plus ...performance by Seiko Epson Corporation. ** Additional tractor unit required Product Code Description Epson FX-890 and Accessories C11C524001 S015329 C800201 C806371 C806381 8310 C823051 C823071 C823121 C823141 C823151 C823452 C12C823912 Epson FX-890 Impact Printer Ribbon Cartridge Additional Push...
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...
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... 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 : Bi-direction with logic seeking RESOLUTION Printing Mode Ultra Speed Draft 10 cpi Ultra Speed Draft...printer starts printing again more slowly than before . 2: When the head temperature rises to the lower limit, the printer stops printing and then starts printing remains on that line again more slowly than before . EPSON FX-890/2190 1.1 Features EPSON FX-890/2190 is a small-foot 18-pin serial impact dot matrix printer...
... 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 : Bi-direction with logic seeking RESOLUTION Printing Mode Ultra Speed Draft 10 cpi Ultra Speed Draft...printer starts printing again more slowly than before . 2: When the head temperature rises to the lower limit, the printer stops printing and then starts printing remains on that line again more slowly than before . EPSON FX-890/2190 1.1 Features EPSON FX-890/2190 is a small-foot 18-pin serial impact dot matrix printer...
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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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...Server C82363* *1/C82364* C82363* *1/C82364* EpsonNet 10/100 Base Tx Int. Print Server 2 C82391* C82391* EpsonNet 802.11b Wireless Ext. EPSON FX-890/2190 CE MARKING 230 V version & UPS version Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC: EN60950 EMC Directive 89/336... USB (ver1.1) I/F Type-B I /F card C82345* C82345* EpsonNet 10 Base 2/T Int. PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS Features 19 Expendables & Option Expendables Ribbon cartridge (Black) Code No. Print Server C82362* C82362* EpsonNet 10/100 Base Tx Int. Print Server C12C82396* C12C82396* Note "*1": When you use...
...Server C82363* *1/C82364* C82363* *1/C82364* EpsonNet 10/100 Base Tx Int. Print Server 2 C82391* C82391* EpsonNet 802.11b Wireless Ext. EPSON FX-890/2190 CE MARKING 230 V version & UPS version Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC: EN60950 EMC Directive 89/336... USB (ver1.1) I/F Type-B I /F card C82345* C82345* EpsonNet 10 Base 2/T Int. PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS Features 19 Expendables & Option Expendables Ribbon cartridge (Black) Code No. Print Server C82362* C82362* EpsonNet 10/100 Base Tx Int. Print Server C12C82396* C12C82396* Note "*1": When you use...
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...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 ... is pressed. The others Not available 1.3.3 Indicators ( LEDs ) This printer has the following indicators to the printer enables the special functions as shown in Default Setting Mode Table 1-35. PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS Operation 31 EPSON FX-890/2190 Revision B 1.3.2.2 Operations at Power-on Holding down the specified switch...
...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 ... is pressed. The others Not available 1.3.3 Indicators ( LEDs ) This printer has the following indicators to the printer enables the special functions as shown in Default Setting Mode Table 1-35. PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS Operation 31 EPSON FX-890/2190 Revision B 1.3.2.2 Operations at Power-on Holding down the specified switch...
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...-coupler Switching FET Transformer CN2 Diode Bridge Figure 2-2. 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. CR Motor Driver IC PF Motor Driver IC...132; 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 sheet guide, ...
...-coupler Switching FET Transformer CN2 Diode Bridge Figure 2-2. 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. CR Motor Driver IC PF Motor Driver IC...132; 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 sheet guide, ...
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... dot matrix printing Number of dot wires: 18 Diameter of Printhead, Paper feed mechanism, Carriage movement mechanism, Tractor feed mechanism, Platen gap adjustment mechanism, Ribbon feed mechanism, PF motor, CR motor, detectors, and so on paper using the ink ribbon. Operating Principles Overview 45 The PG detector detects the PG lever position. EPSON FX-890/2190 2.1.1 Printer...
... dot matrix printing Number of dot wires: 18 Diameter of Printhead, Paper feed mechanism, Carriage movement mechanism, Tractor feed mechanism, Platen gap adjustment mechanism, Ribbon feed mechanism, PF motor, CR motor, detectors, and so on paper using the ink ribbon. Operating Principles Overview 45 The PG detector detects the PG lever position. EPSON FX-890/2190 2.1.1 Printer...
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The ribbon feed mechanism has the sun and planetary gear system. Printer Mechanism Outline 2.1.1.7 Sensors Table below lists the sensors of home ...(Resistance load) There is driven in one direction. No matter the carriage unit is driven left and right, the ink ribbon is paper: OPEN No paper: CLOSE Mechanical contact 06~1.0 mA 5 VDC ± 5% (Resistance load) Normal mode ...; 5% (Resistance load) Within home (IN): CLOSE Out of this printer. 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. Table 2-1.
The ribbon feed mechanism has the sun and planetary gear system. Printer Mechanism Outline 2.1.1.7 Sensors Table below lists the sensors of home ...(Resistance load) There is driven in one direction. No matter the carriage unit is driven left and right, the ink ribbon is paper: OPEN No paper: CLOSE Mechanical contact 06~1.0 mA 5 VDC ± 5% (Resistance load) Normal mode ...; 5% (Resistance load) Within home (IN): CLOSE Out of this printer. 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. Table 2-1.
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...is turned on control panel lights up. Some dots are connected properly. ♦Is the problem solved? Faulty print Printer mechanism operates, but does not feed paper ... feeding The printer prints but print is not printed. Data from print. Connection with a new one . Table 3-2. Abnormal operation of ribbon • Defective ribbon cartridge • Defective ribbon feed mechanism ... Carriage Unit Printer mechanism does not operate. Replace the PF Motor. Main Board 7 Replace the Main Board with a new one . ♦Is the problem solved? EPSON FX-890/2190 3.2...
...is turned on control panel lights up. Some dots are connected properly. ♦Is the problem solved? Faulty print Printer mechanism operates, but does not feed paper ... feeding The printer prints but print is not printed. Data from print. Connection with a new one . Table 3-2. Abnormal operation of ribbon • Defective ribbon cartridge • Defective ribbon feed mechanism ... Carriage Unit Printer mechanism does not operate. Replace the PF Motor. Main Board 7 Replace the Main Board with a new one . ♦Is the problem solved? EPSON FX-890/2190 3.2...
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EPSON FX-890/2190 3.2.8 Abnormal operation of the Carriage and Timing 2 Belt. ♦Does the carriage and belt operate smoothly? Go to Step 3 lubricate the Ribbon Drive Assembly. Defective Carriage Check the operation of ribbon Table 3-10. Go to Step 2 Replace the Ribbon Cartridge. Go to Step 3 Go to 3.2.11 Electrical Noise (p.62) Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Based on...
EPSON FX-890/2190 3.2.8 Abnormal operation of the Carriage and Timing 2 Belt. ♦Does the carriage and belt operate smoothly? Go to Step 3 lubricate the Ribbon Drive Assembly. Defective Carriage Check the operation of ribbon Table 3-10. Go to Step 2 Replace the Ribbon Cartridge. Go to Step 3 Go to 3.2.11 Electrical Noise (p.62) Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Based on...
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... 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 6 Revision B Table 3-... Lubrication (p.100) ♦Does the Carriage Unit operate smoothly? Replace the CR Motor. Go to Step 7 ♦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 (CN8) • CR Motor...
... 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 6 Revision B Table 3-... Lubrication (p.100) ♦Does the Carriage Unit operate smoothly? Replace the CR Motor. Go to Step 7 ♦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 (CN8) • CR Motor...
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...a new one . ♦Is the problem solved? Install the grounding screw properly. Grounding of Power Switch 1. Replace the Printhead. Remove the Printer Mechanism. (p.80) 3 2. Remove the Shield Cover.(p.74) 4 2. Go to Step 4 Printhead FFC 4 Replace the Printhead FFC with ...sure that the Ribbon Mask is free from the apparatus. Problem solved Go to Step 3 Ask the customer for the Power Supply Board is another electrical apparatus, such as a generator, radio transmitter or an apparatus incorporating a 1 motor. 2. EPSON FX-890/2190 3.2.10 ...
...a new one . ♦Is the problem solved? Install the grounding screw properly. Grounding of Power Switch 1. Replace the Printhead. Remove the Printer Mechanism. (p.80) 3 2. Remove the Shield Cover.(p.74) 4 2. Go to Step 4 Printhead FFC 4 Replace the Printhead FFC with ...sure that the Ribbon Mask is free from the apparatus. Problem solved Go to Step 3 Ask the customer for the Power Supply Board is another electrical apparatus, such as a generator, radio transmitter or an apparatus incorporating a 1 motor. 2. EPSON FX-890/2190 3.2.10 ...