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... Control Panel Buttons EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 16 Aligning Vertical Lines in 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 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 to...
... Control Panel Buttons EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 16 Aligning Vertical Lines in 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 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 to...
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... multi-part forms. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 1 You can load single sheets, single-sheet multi-part forms, or envelopes. Single-bin cut -sheet feeder (C806381 for FX-890, C806401 for FX-2190) Feeds up to 150 sheets of paper or 25 plain bond envelopes into the printer without reloading. Pull tractor unit (C800201 for FX-890, C800211 for the FX-2190...
... multi-part forms. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 1 You can load single sheets, single-sheet multi-part forms, or envelopes. Single-bin cut -sheet feeder (C806381 for FX-890, C806401 for FX-2190) Feeds up to 150 sheets of paper or 25 plain bond envelopes into the printer without reloading. Pull tractor unit (C800201 for FX-890, C800211 for the FX-2190...
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... seeking for more information. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Roll paper holder (8310) Allows you to load single sheets and carbonless single-sheet multi-part forms of up to 6 parts. 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 speed draft 566 cps...
... seeking for more information. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Roll paper holder (8310) Allows you to load single sheets and carbonless single-sheet multi-part forms of up to 6 parts. 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 speed draft 566 cps...
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... 16.5 420 * 7.2 to 8.5 inches (182 to 216 mm) using the optional cut-sheet feeder for FX-890. 7.2 to 16.5 inches (182 to 420 mm) using the optional cut -sheet feeder. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Environmental Temperature Operation (plain 41 to 95 °F (5 to 35 °C) paper) Operation 59 to...roll paper only under normal temperature and humidity conditions, as multipart forms with five or six parts, in the rear slot. The thickness of the paper. The perforation between 3:1 and 5:1. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Uncut length on both sides Do not load thick paper, such as follows...
... 16.5 420 * 7.2 to 8.5 inches (182 to 216 mm) using the optional cut-sheet feeder for FX-890. 7.2 to 16.5 inches (182 to 420 mm) using the optional cut -sheet feeder. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Environmental Temperature Operation (plain 41 to 95 °F (5 to 35 °C) paper) Operation 59 to...roll paper only under normal temperature and humidity conditions, as multipart forms with five or six parts, in the rear slot. The thickness of the paper. The perforation between 3:1 and 5:1. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Uncut length on both sides Do not load thick paper, such as follows...
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... wider than 14.9 inches (377.8 mm), the side margins increase to match the width of the paper. B FX-890: The minimum left and right margins are 0.17 inch (4.2 mm). EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Printable Area Single sheets Envelopes A The minimum top and bottom margins are 0.12 inch (3 mm). B The...maximum printable width is 13.9 inches (351.8 mm). Standards and Approvals 120 V (US model) Safety standards UL 1950 CSA C22.2 No. 950 EMI FCC part 15 subpart B class B CSA C108.8 class B 230 V (European model) Safety standard EN 60950 EMI EN 55022 (CISPR pub. 22) class B AS/...
... wider than 14.9 inches (377.8 mm), the side margins increase to match the width of the paper. B FX-890: The minimum left and right margins are 0.17 inch (4.2 mm). EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Printable Area Single sheets Envelopes A The minimum top and bottom margins are 0.12 inch (3 mm). B The...maximum printable width is 13.9 inches (351.8 mm). Standards and Approvals 120 V (US model) Safety standards UL 1950 CSA C22.2 No. 950 EMI FCC part 15 subpart B class B CSA C108.8 class B 230 V (European model) Safety standard EN 60950 EMI EN 55022 (CISPR pub. 22) class B AS/...
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... loading paper from the top, front, bottom, or rear. otherwise they may come off their backing sheets inside the printer and cause a paper jam. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 9 When loading paper from the rear slot. If you can also load ordinary continuous paper from the rear... slot has the straightest paper path, so it in the pull position. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Selecting a Paper Source Paper can be sure to use a printer stand with labels. Please note that best suits your multipart forms have 5 or 6 parts (1 original plus 4 or 5 copies), because paper might jam.
... loading paper from the top, front, bottom, or rear. otherwise they may come off their backing sheets inside the printer and cause a paper jam. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 9 When loading paper from the rear slot. If you can also load ordinary continuous paper from the rear... slot has the straightest paper path, so it in the pull position. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Selecting a Paper Source Paper can be sure to use a printer stand with labels. Please note that best suits your multipart forms have 5 or 6 parts (1 original plus 4 or 5 copies), because paper might jam.
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... bottom or front pull position. Paper type Ordinary paper Thin paper Carbonless multipart forms with: 2 parts (original + 1 copy) 3 parts (original + 2 copies) 4 parts (original + 3 copies) 5 parts (original + 4 copies) 6 parts (original + 5 copies) 7 parts (original + 6 copies) * Continuous paper with the tractor installed in the rear push position.... (See the table below . EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Note: When the temperature is 41°F (5°C) or lower, or 95°F (35°C) or higher, set the paper-thickness setting for the type of the printer in the table below .) Lever ...
... bottom or front pull position. Paper type Ordinary paper Thin paper Carbonless multipart forms with: 2 parts (original + 1 copy) 3 parts (original + 2 copies) 4 parts (original + 3 copies) 5 parts (original + 4 copies) 6 parts (original + 5 copies) 7 parts (original + 6 copies) * Continuous paper with the tractor installed in the rear push position.... (See the table below . EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Note: When the temperature is 41°F (5°C) or lower, or 95°F (35°C) or higher, set the paper-thickness setting for the type of the printer in the table below .) Lever ...
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... printing on labels, use only the type of the envelope or other thick paper. Thick paper, such as multipart forms with five or six parts, requires a straight paper path to eject the remaining labels from the rear paper slot. You can load multiple envelopes using No. 6 envelopes,...the front paper entry slot with labels from the printer: 1. The print head must set the paper-thickness lever to position 5 (for thin envelopes) or 6 (for continuous paper with labels is the same as that are sensitive to 2 before printing. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 When fed backward, labels can feed...
... printing on labels, use only the type of the envelope or other thick paper. Thick paper, such as multipart forms with five or six parts, requires a straight paper path to eject the remaining labels from the rear paper slot. You can load multiple envelopes using No. 6 envelopes,...the front paper entry slot with labels from the printer: 1. The print head must set the paper-thickness lever to position 5 (for thin envelopes) or 6 (for continuous paper with labels is the same as that are sensitive to 2 before printing. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 When fed backward, labels can feed...
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... cord from the electrical outlet; Keep the printer cover closed . 7. Do not spray lubricants inside the printer. 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...
... cord from the electrical outlet; Keep the printer cover closed . 7. Do not spray lubricants inside the printer. 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...
Product Brochure
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... paper handling capabilities s Provides four convenient paper paths to accommodate cut sheet paper and continuous 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 And, as part of up to 680 cps Extreme reliability in demanding print environments s Offers an MTBF rating of use required...
... paper handling capabilities s Provides four convenient paper paths to accommodate cut sheet paper and continuous 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 And, as part of up to 680 cps Extreme reliability in demanding print environments s Offers an MTBF rating of use required...
Service Manual
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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 Overview ...66 4.1.1 Disassembly Precautions 66 4.1.2 Tools and Instruments 66 4.1.3 Service Check After Repair 67 4.1.3.1 Abbreviations for Small Parts...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 ...
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 Overview ...66 4.1.1 Disassembly Precautions 66 4.1.2 Tools and Instruments 66 4.1.3 Service Check After Repair 67 4.1.3.1 Abbreviations for Small Parts...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 ...
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"*2" : When using High-Capacity CSF, paper total thickness is below 15 mm. 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...paper Not curled, not folded, not crumpled Note : Printing on reclaimed paper 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 : Front, ...
"*2" : When using High-Capacity CSF, paper total thickness is below 15 mm. 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...paper Not curled, not folded, not crumpled Note : Printing on reclaimed paper 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 : Front, ...
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...the top should be set jointing side of form ----- ----- PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS Features 11 Table 1-5. 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...mm) 100 364 Copies 1 original + 5 copies ----- EPSON FX-890/2190 Revision B Table 1-4. Note1: Type of paper of multi part) (lb) (12) 58 ----- ----- (15) Quality Plain paper, Reclaimed paper ----- Cut Sheet (Single sheet, Not multi part) FX-2190 FX-2190 Width (inch) (mm) Front Entry Manual Min....
...the top should be set jointing side of form ----- ----- PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS Features 11 Table 1-5. 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...mm) 100 364 Copies 1 original + 5 copies ----- EPSON FX-890/2190 Revision B Table 1-4. Note1: Type of paper of multi part) (lb) (12) 58 ----- ----- (15) Quality Plain paper, Reclaimed paper ----- Cut Sheet (Single sheet, Not multi part) FX-2190 FX-2190 Width (inch) (mm) Front Entry Manual Min....
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...-backed and Carbon-interleaved. 2: Type of paper of line glue at the top side of multi-part forms should be Crbonless. form Note1: Type of paper of ----- ----- FX-890 & FX-2190 Width Table 1-7. Length (inch) (5.8) (mm) 148 (3.9) (5.8) (3.9) (5.8) --- --- 100...(Multi part) FX-2190 FX-2190 Front Entry Manual Minimum Maximum Rear Entry Manual / High-Capacity CSF / Single-Bin CSF Minimum Maximum (inch) (3.9) (16.5) ----- ----- (mm) 100 420 Length (inch) (3.9) (16.5) ----- ----- (mm) 100 420 Copies 1 original + 5 copies ----- EPSON FX-890/2190 Revision...
...-backed and Carbon-interleaved. 2: Type of paper of line glue at the top side of multi-part forms should be Crbonless. form Note1: Type of paper of ----- ----- FX-890 & FX-2190 Width Table 1-7. Length (inch) (5.8) (mm) 148 (3.9) (5.8) (3.9) (5.8) --- --- 100...(Multi part) FX-2190 FX-2190 Front Entry Manual Minimum Maximum Rear Entry Manual / High-Capacity CSF / Single-Bin CSF Minimum Maximum (inch) (3.9) (16.5) ----- ----- (mm) 100 420 Length (inch) (3.9) (16.5) ----- ----- (mm) 100 420 Copies 1 original + 5 copies ----- EPSON FX-890/2190 Revision...
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... (12) (24) CSF capacity 25 sheets (24lb) ---- ----- ----- 30 sheets (12lb) ---- Max. Table 1-10. Envelope FX-890 Front Entry & Manual FX-2190 Min. area is impossible. EPSON FX-890/2190 Revision B Table 1-8. The difference of the sheet guide. 4: Envelope should be inserted from rear entrance only. 5: Except for... 2: Set the longer side of envelope horizontally. 3: When setting envelopes 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) ...
... (12) (24) CSF capacity 25 sheets (24lb) ---- ----- ----- 30 sheets (12lb) ---- Max. Table 1-10. Envelope FX-890 Front Entry & Manual FX-2190 Min. area is impossible. EPSON FX-890/2190 Revision B Table 1-8. The difference of the sheet guide. 4: Envelope should be inserted from rear entrance only. 5: Except for... 2: Set the longer side of envelope horizontally. 3: When setting envelopes 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) ...
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... paper staple(both side) Note "*" : When pull tractor is used , 1 original + 6 copies are available only under normal temperature and humidity conditions. EPSON FX-890/2190 Table 1-11. Continuous paper (Single sheet and Multi Part) FX-890 FX-890 Bottom/Front/Rear Entry Minimum Maximum Width (inch) (4) (10) (mm) 101.6 254 Length (one page) (inch) (mm) (4) 101.6 (22) 558...
... paper staple(both side) Note "*" : When pull tractor is used , 1 original + 6 copies are available only under normal temperature and humidity conditions. EPSON FX-890/2190 Table 1-11. Continuous paper (Single sheet and Multi Part) FX-890 FX-890 Bottom/Front/Rear Entry Minimum Maximum Width (inch) (4) (10) (mm) 101.6 254 Length (one page) (inch) (mm) (4) 101.6 (22) 558...
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EPSON FX-890/2190 Revision B ACOUSTIC NOISE Level: 55 dB(A) (ISO 7779 pattern) ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS ...operating) 0.50 G, 10 to 55 Hz (non-operating) *1: without condensation *2: during printing on reclaimed paper, multi part paper, envelope, label or roll paper RELIABILITY Total print volume (MVBF) MTBF Print head life 52 million lines (...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 ...
EPSON FX-890/2190 Revision B ACOUSTIC NOISE Level: 55 dB(A) (ISO 7779 pattern) ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS ...operating) 0.50 G, 10 to 55 Hz (non-operating) *1: without condensation *2: during printing on reclaimed paper, multi part paper, envelope, label or roll paper RELIABILITY Total print volume (MVBF) MTBF Print head life 52 million lines (...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 ...
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Printable Area for Cut Sheet Single Sheet / Multi Part FX-890 FX-2190 PW (Width) PL (Length) Refer to "PAPER Refer to "PAPER SPECIFICATIONS" Table 1-3 on SPECIFICATIONS" Table 1-4 on page 10 for single sheet or page 11 for single sheet or Table 1-5 on page 11 for multi Table 1-6 on page 12 for multi part part LM (Left Margin) RM (Right Margin) 3 mm or more (PW EPSON FX-890/2190 PRINTABLE AREA Cut sheets Printable Area Revision B Table 1-20.
Printable Area for Cut Sheet Single Sheet / Multi Part FX-890 FX-2190 PW (Width) PL (Length) Refer to "PAPER Refer to "PAPER SPECIFICATIONS" Table 1-3 on SPECIFICATIONS" Table 1-4 on page 10 for single sheet or page 11 for single sheet or Table 1-5 on page 11 for multi Table 1-6 on page 12 for multi part part LM (Left Margin) RM (Right Margin) 3 mm or more (PW EPSON FX-890/2190 PRINTABLE AREA Cut sheets Printable Area Revision B Table 1-20.
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.... When release lever Release lever operation error ••• position is wrong, printer Set the release lever in handling of the printer. The Regular Replacement Parts must have been replaced every time their respective specified numbers of sheets had been printed. ..." on page -35.) 3.1.4 Error As this printer checks its condition by itself at power-on , to see components is detected. A failure related to certain and turn it with error indication buzzer and LEDs. error. EPSON FX-890/2190 3.1.3 Preliminary Checks Before starting troubleshooting, be sure...
.... When release lever Release lever operation error ••• position is wrong, printer Set the release lever in handling of the printer. The Regular Replacement Parts must have been replaced every time their respective specified numbers of sheets had been printed. ..." on page -35.) 3.1.4 Error As this printer checks its condition by itself at power-on , to see components is detected. A failure related to certain and turn it with error indication buzzer and LEDs. error. EPSON FX-890/2190 3.1.3 Preliminary Checks Before starting troubleshooting, be sure...
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... that you can easily identify the problem. Main Board 7 Replace the Main Board with a new one . ♦Is the problem solved? Some dots are missing from the computer is not printed properly. Go to Step 4 Defective CR Motor 4 Replace the CR Motor with a new one . ... turned on No LED on . error status. Printer fails to Step 6 Power Supply Board 6 Replace the Power Supply Board with a new one. ♦Is the problem solved? EPSON FX-890/2190 3.2 Troubleshooting Based on Step Action and Question Yes No Parts below can be the source of this error (...
... that you can easily identify the problem. Main Board 7 Replace the Main Board with a new one . ♦Is the problem solved? Some dots are missing from the computer is not printed properly. Go to Step 4 Defective CR Motor 4 Replace the CR Motor with a new one . ... turned on No LED on . error status. Printer fails to Step 6 Power Supply Board 6 Replace the Power Supply Board with a new one. ♦Is the problem solved? EPSON FX-890/2190 3.2 Troubleshooting Based on Step Action and Question Yes No Parts below can be the source of this error (...