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... Your Printout EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 16 Printing a Self Test EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 17 Printing a Hex Dump EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 17 Resetting the Printer EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 17 Cleaning the Printer EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 18 Transporting the Printer EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 18 Related Documentation EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 18 6/03 The table of contents of this section is listed below. P R O D U C T I N F O R M A T I O N G U I D E EPSON UPDATE 6/11/03 This package provides a new dot matrix printer product section...
... Your Printout EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 16 Printing a Self Test EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 17 Printing a Hex Dump EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 17 Resetting the Printer EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 17 Cleaning the Printer EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 18 Transporting the Printer EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 18 Related Documentation EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 18 6/03 The table of contents of this section is listed below. P R O D U C T I N F O R M A T I O N G U I D E EPSON UPDATE 6/11/03 This package provides a new dot matrix printer product section...
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... rear push position to 50 sheets of paper or 25 plain bond envelopes into the printer without reloading. You can load single sheets, single-sheet multi-part forms, or envelopes. 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...
... rear push position to 50 sheets of paper or 25 plain bond envelopes into the printer without reloading. You can load single sheets, single-sheet multi-part forms, or envelopes. 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...
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... required Cut-sheet feeders (optional) Roll paper holder (optional) Normal mode: 1/6-inch (4.23 mm) feed, 62 msec; EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Card type Serial interface 32 KB intelligent serial interface Coax interface Twinax interface IEEE-1284 parallel interface EpsonNet 10/100...seeking for FX-2190) Allows you to use your printer's built-in the table below are also supported on this printer. Printer Specifications Mechanical Printing method Printing speed Printing direction Line spacing Printable columns Resolution Paper feed methods Paper feed speed 9-pin impact dot matrix Ultra ...
... required Cut-sheet feeders (optional) Roll paper holder (optional) Normal mode: 1/6-inch (4.23 mm) feed, 62 msec; EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Card type Serial interface 32 KB intelligent serial interface Coax interface Twinax interface IEEE-1284 parallel interface EpsonNet 10/100...seeking for FX-2190) Allows you to use your printer's built-in the table below are also supported on this printer. Printer Specifications Mechanical Printing method Printing speed Printing direction Line spacing Printable columns Resolution Paper feed methods Paper feed speed 9-pin impact dot matrix Ultra ...
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...17, 20 cpi EPSON Roman 10, 12, 15 , 17, 20 cpi, proportional 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 5...13.8 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 Microsoft ...
...17, 20 cpi EPSON Roman 10, 12, 15 , 17, 20 cpi, proportional 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 5...13.8 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 Microsoft ...
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...to 25 °C) 30 to 60% RH Do not load paper that has been folded or is damaged, wrinkled, or curled. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Single-sheet multipart forms (for FX-2190. ** 8.3 to 14.3 inches (210 to 364 mm) using the optional cut /uncut length at the top or one side...thickness (inch) (mm) 0.0047 0.12 0.018 0.46 Weight per sheet of the paper. The horizontal and vertical perforation cuts should be 1 mm or less. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Environmental Temperature Operation (plain 41 to 95 °F (5 to 35 °C) paper) Operation 59 to 77 °F (15 to 25 °C) (recycled ...
...to 25 °C) 30 to 60% RH Do not load paper that has been folded or is damaged, wrinkled, or curled. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Single-sheet multipart forms (for FX-2190. ** 8.3 to 14.3 inches (210 to 364 mm) using the optional cut /uncut length at the top or one side...thickness (inch) (mm) 0.0047 0.12 0.018 0.46 Weight per sheet of the paper. The horizontal and vertical perforation cuts should be 1 mm or less. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Environmental Temperature Operation (plain 41 to 95 °F (5 to 35 °C) paper) Operation 59 to 77 °F (15 to 25 °C) (recycled ...
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...mm) Thickness (inch) (mm) Weight (lb) (g/m²) Quality Minimum 8.5 216 -- 0.0028 0.07 14 52 Plain paper Maximum 0.0035 0.09 22 82 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 5 Label size Width, backing sheet (inch) (mm) Length, backing sheet (inch) (mm) Thickness, backing sheet (inch) (mm) Total thickness (...0.19 17 64 Plain paper A 2.5 inches (63.5 mm) minimum B 15/16 inch (23.8 mm) minimum C Corner radius = 0.1 inch (2.5 mm) minimum EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Envelopes (rear entry only): Envelope size (No. 6) Envelope size (No. 10) Total thickness (inch) (mm) Weight (lb) (g/m²) Quality Width (inch...
...mm) Thickness (inch) (mm) Weight (lb) (g/m²) Quality Minimum 8.5 216 -- 0.0028 0.07 14 52 Plain paper Maximum 0.0035 0.09 22 82 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 5 Label size Width, backing sheet (inch) (mm) Length, backing sheet (inch) (mm) Thickness, backing sheet (inch) (mm) Total thickness (...0.19 17 64 Plain paper A 2.5 inches (63.5 mm) minimum B 15/16 inch (23.8 mm) minimum C Corner radius = 0.1 inch (2.5 mm) minimum EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Envelopes (rear entry only): Envelope size (No. 6) Envelope size (No. 10) Total thickness (inch) (mm) Weight (lb) (g/m²) Quality Width (inch...
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EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Printable Area Single sheets Envelopes A The minimum top and bottom margins are... match the width of the paper. Roll paper A The minimum top and bottom margins are 0.51 inch (13 mm). FX-2190: The minimum left and right margins are 0.2 inch (4.2 mm). The maximum printable width is 8.0 inches (203.2 ...(351.8 mm). B FX-890: The minimum left and right margins are 0.1 inch (3 mm). FX-2190: The minimum left and right margins are 0.1 inch (3 mm). B FX-890: The minimum left and right margins are 0.51 inch (13 mm). EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 B The...
EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Printable Area Single sheets Envelopes A The minimum top and bottom margins are... match the width of the paper. Roll paper A The minimum top and bottom margins are 0.51 inch (13 mm). FX-2190: The minimum left and right margins are 0.2 inch (4.2 mm). The maximum printable width is 8.0 inches (203.2 ...(351.8 mm). B FX-890: The minimum left and right margins are 0.1 inch (3 mm). FX-2190: The minimum left and right margins are 0.1 inch (3 mm). B FX-890: The minimum left and right margins are 0.51 inch (13 mm). EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 B The...
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... pressed again. Lock function When Lock-out mode is paused. To perform the function on the right, hold 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 the pitch settings. Ejects a single sheet of -form...
... pressed again. Lock function When Lock-out mode is paused. To perform the function on the right, hold 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 the pitch settings. Ejects a single sheet of -form...
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EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Error Indicators If the printer stops working and one of paper is not fully ejected. Light status O Paper Out O Pause Beep pattern ••• ••• O Pause •... the Pause button to the standby position. Turn off the printer and leave it correctly. The available pitch depends on the printer again. Press the Font button until the three Pitch lights indicate the desired pitch as shown below for several minutes; EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 O Paper Out O Pause O O Tear Off/Bin O O O Font light...
EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Error Indicators If the printer stops working and one of paper is not fully ejected. Light status O Paper Out O Pause Beep pattern ••• ••• O Pause •... the Pause button to the standby position. Turn off the printer and leave it correctly. The available pitch depends on the printer again. Press the Font button until the three Pitch lights indicate the desired pitch as shown below for several minutes; EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 O Paper Out O Pause O O Tear Off/Bin O O O Font light...
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...However, you can purchase the optional pull tractor unit (C800201 for the FX-890 or C800211 for the paper to feed through it without obstruction. When loading paper from the bottom slot, be fed into the printer from the rear slot. If the front or bottom paper slot is ...has the straightest paper path, so it in a curved paper path, which may come off their backing sheets inside the printer and cause a paper jam. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 9 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Selecting a Paper Source Paper can use the front, bottom, or rear paper slot with the pull tractor. Push Tractor...
...However, you can purchase the optional pull tractor unit (C800201 for the FX-890 or C800211 for the paper to feed through it without obstruction. When loading paper from the bottom slot, be fed into the printer from the rear slot. If the front or bottom paper slot is ...has the straightest paper path, so it in a curved paper path, which may come off their backing sheets inside the printer and cause a paper jam. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 9 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Selecting a Paper Source Paper can use the front, bottom, or rear paper slot with the pull tractor. Push Tractor...
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...;F (35°C) or higher, set the paper-thickness setting for the type of the printer in combination. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Adjusting the Paper-Thickness Setting First turn off the printer and open the printer cover. You can load paper in the table below. Then set the paper-thickness lever ...one position lower to use, as described in the front, rear, or bottom slot. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Setting the Paper Release Lever ...
...;F (35°C) or higher, set the paper-thickness setting for the type of the printer in combination. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Adjusting the Paper-Thickness Setting First turn off the printer and open the printer cover. You can load paper in the table below. Then set the paper-thickness lever ...one position lower to use, as described in the front, rear, or bottom slot. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Setting the Paper Release Lever ...
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...button to advance the paper to the tear-off and top-of the printer cover. Press the Pause button to turn off position). Make sure the printer is aligned with the Micro Adjust function. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 11 Hold down the Pause button for three seconds. Caution...positions. The Pause light begins flashing and the printer enters Micro Adjust mode. 3. Your tear-off position setting remains in effect until the paper perforation is turned on the page, you can see the paper position. 3. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Using the Micro Adjust Function The Micro Adjust...
...button to advance the paper to the tear-off and top-of the printer cover. Press the Pause button to turn off position). Make sure the printer is aligned with the Micro Adjust function. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 11 Hold down the Pause button for three seconds. Caution...positions. The Pause light begins flashing and the printer enters Micro Adjust mode. 3. Your tear-off position setting remains in effect until the paper perforation is turned on the page, you can see the paper position. 3. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Using the Micro Adjust Function The Micro Adjust...
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... Paper with labels on the paper guide. 12 - Hold down and insert the top edge of your envelope. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Loading Special Papers Follow the guidelines in the printer between jobs; Single-sheet Multipart Forms To load single-sheet multipart forms, use them only under normal operating conditions:... paper that is the same as that are sensitive to temperature and humidity, use the front paper entry slot with labels from the printer. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Be sure to place the envelope printable side down the LF/FF button to 60% RH ❏ Do not leave...
... Paper with labels on the paper guide. 12 - Hold down and insert the top edge of your envelope. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Loading Special Papers Follow the guidelines in the printer between jobs; Single-sheet Multipart Forms To load single-sheet multipart forms, use them only under normal operating conditions:... paper that is the same as that are sensitive to temperature and humidity, use the front paper entry slot with labels from the printer. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Be sure to place the envelope printable side down the LF/FF button to 60% RH ❏ Do not leave...
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...continuous paper automatically when you are using the paper guide, or you press the Load/Eject button in the printer, remove them long edge first. When you begin printing. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 13 Before printing, turn on ; Press the Load/Eject button to feed the continuous paper backward... loading postcards, set the paper-thickness lever to position 2 and set the paper release lever to the single-sheet position. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Postcards You can feed postcards one at a time may damage the printer or cause it to lose the top-of the double-bin cut-sheet feeder).
...continuous paper automatically when you are using the paper guide, or you press the Load/Eject button in the printer, remove them long edge first. When you begin printing. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 13 Before printing, turn on ; Press the Load/Eject button to feed the continuous paper backward... loading postcards, set the paper-thickness lever to position 2 and set the paper release lever to the single-sheet position. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Postcards You can feed postcards one at a time may damage the printer or cause it to lose the top-of the double-bin cut-sheet feeder).
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...out of paper. 4. Otherwise, you to change the top-of the printer to clear a paper jam: 1. For detailed information about default settings, see below. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 If continuous paper is jammed in the printer. Caution: Use the knob on the left side of -form or tear...-off position. 5. To use the control panel, see the Reference Guide. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Clearing Paper Jams Follow these steps...
...out of paper. 4. Otherwise, you to change the top-of the printer to clear a paper jam: 1. For detailed information about default settings, see below. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 If continuous paper is jammed in the printer. Caution: Use the knob on the left side of -form or tear...-off position. 5. To use the control panel, see the Reference Guide. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Clearing Paper Jams Follow these steps...
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...to check the current settings and change them , and show the language you make settings. See page 14. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 15 Make sure the printer is on your printer in Okidata mode, do not install the Windows driver that is now in the default setting mode. In Okidata mode,...to use it is at least 11 inches (279 mm) long and 8.3 inches (210 mm) wide. The printer beeps once to change the printer's default settings from the control panel. 4. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Follow the steps below to open the Menu. The printed instructions list the settings you can make sure ...
...to check the current settings and change them , and show the language you make settings. See page 14. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 15 Make sure the printer is on your printer in Okidata mode, do not install the Windows driver that is now in the default setting mode. In Okidata mode,...to use it is at least 11 inches (279 mm) long and 8.3 inches (210 mm) wide. The printer beeps once to change the printer's default settings from the control panel. 4. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Follow the steps below to open the Menu. The printed instructions list the settings you can make sure ...
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... with the best alignment for each sheet. During bidirectional adjustment, the printer prints three sheets of alignment patterns. 3. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Make sure the printer is turned off the printer. 2. Make sure paper is loaded and the printer is turned off the printer. 16 - EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Locking the Control Panel Buttons You can restrict the use the...
... with the best alignment for each sheet. During bidirectional adjustment, the printer prints three sheets of alignment patterns. 3. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Make sure the printer is turned off the printer. 2. Make sure paper is loaded and the printer is turned off the printer. 16 - EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Locking the Control Panel Buttons You can restrict the use the...
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... dump feature is printed. Open a software program and send a print job to eject the printed page. If characters are represented by dots. 4. 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 causing the problem: ❏ If the self test results are satisfactory, the...
... dump feature is printed. Open a software program and send a print job to eject the printed page. If characters are represented by dots. 4. 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 causing the problem: ❏ If the self test results are satisfactory, the...
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...original boxes. 5. Related Documentation 4041363-00/ CPD-15991R1 EPSON FX-890/2190 User's Guide 3020817-00/ CPD-16124 CD-ROM containing online Reference Guide PLFX890 EPSON FX-890 Parts Price List PLFX2190 EPSON FX-2190 Parts Price List Transporting the Printer If you need to move the print head by ...cable from the electrical outlet; Make sure the paper tension unit is installed and the tractor is needed. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Cleaning the Printer 1. Unplug the power cord from the printer. 3. If the outer case or paper guide is not hot. Caution: Never use a hard or ...
...original boxes. 5. Related Documentation 4041363-00/ CPD-15991R1 EPSON FX-890/2190 User's Guide 3020817-00/ CPD-16124 CD-ROM containing online Reference Guide PLFX890 EPSON FX-890 Parts Price List PLFX2190 EPSON FX-2190 Parts Price List Transporting the Printer If you need to move the print head by ...cable from the electrical outlet; Make sure the paper tension unit is installed and the tractor is needed. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Cleaning the Printer 1. Unplug the power cord from the printer. 3. If the outer case or paper guide is not hot. Caution: Never use a hard or ...
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...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. Okidata Compatibility You can use the online help using your printer, refer to the online Reference Guide. Introduction This manual covers the ... injury. For detailed information about using your FX-890 or FX-2190 work like the Okidata® Microline® 320 Turbo or 321 Turbo by turning the printer on page 15. It describes all the printer's functions, optional products, printer software, troubleshooting, and technical specifications. For ...
...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. Okidata Compatibility You can use the online help using your printer, refer to the online Reference Guide. Introduction This manual covers the ... injury. For detailed information about using your FX-890 or FX-2190 work like the Okidata® Microline® 320 Turbo or 321 Turbo by turning the printer on page 15. It describes all the printer's functions, optional products, printer software, troubleshooting, and technical specifications. For ...