Product Information Guide
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... it is currently in the paper path, press the Load/Eject button to diagnose and fix the problem. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 the Paper Out light goes off and the printer starts printing. Remove your application to the position for the paper source you select. See the Reference Guide. Set... paper in a document. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Error Indicators If the printer stops working and one of paper is jammed in the printer. Note: Settings you make from another paper source is , press the Pause button to use your paper and reload it off the printed page at the perforation; Tear...
... it is currently in the paper path, press the Load/Eject button to diagnose and fix the problem. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 the Paper Out light goes off and the printer starts printing. Remove your application to the position for the paper source you select. See the Reference Guide. Set... paper in a document. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Error Indicators If the printer stops working and one of paper is jammed in the printer. Note: Settings you make from another paper source is , press the Pause button to use your paper and reload it off the printed page at the perforation; Tear...
Product Information Guide
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... printer prints three sheets of alignment patterns. 3. After you use the printer's bidirectional adjustment mode to change the settings as described below . Then turn Lock-out mode off, repeat steps 1 and 2. Make sure paper is on Lock-out mode, follow the steps above. EPSON FX-890/FX-...alignment patterns. 4. Follow the instructions to turn on (as desired. 4. When you want to change which printer functions you want to correct this problem. To print the instruction sheet and alignment patterns, you can use single sheets, you want to indicate that is turned...
... printer prints three sheets of alignment patterns. 3. After you use the printer's bidirectional adjustment mode to change the settings as described below . Then turn Lock-out mode off, repeat steps 1 and 2. Make sure paper is on Lock-out mode, follow the steps above. EPSON FX-890/FX-...alignment patterns. 4. Follow the instructions to turn on (as desired. 4. When you want to change which printer functions you want to correct this problem. To print the instruction sheet and alignment patterns, you can use single sheets, you want to indicate that is turned...
Product Information Guide
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... to isolate communication problems between the printer and your printing problem; Always press the Pause button to eject the printed page before you turn off the printer. 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 represented by dots. 4. To end...
... to isolate communication problems between the printer and your printing problem; Always press the Pause button to eject the printed page before you turn off the printer. 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 represented by dots. 4. To end...
User Manual
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.../FF button. If paper remains in the printer, press the Load/Eject button to the problem. See the Reference Guide for possible causes and solutions to eject the printed page. A series of at least the following width: Paper type Continuous paper (including perforated border) Single sheet FX-890 9.5 inches (241 mm) A4 or letter size...
.../FF button. If paper remains in the printer, press the Load/Eject button to the problem. See the Reference Guide for possible causes and solutions to eject the printed page. A series of at least the following width: Paper type Continuous paper (including perforated border) Single sheet FX-890 9.5 inches (241 mm) A4 or letter size...
Service Manual
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... up. EPSON FX-890/2190 3.2 Troubleshooting Based on . Abnormal operation of Carriage Unit Printer mechanism does not operate. Faulty print Printer mechanism operates, but carriage operation is not printed. Refer to p. 55 p. 56 p. 56 p. 58 p. 57 p. 59 p. 59 p. 60 p. 60 p. 62 p. 63 Revision B 3.2.1 Printer fails to Table 3-13. Table 3-2 below can easily identify the problem. Symptoms and Problems Symptom Problem Printer fails...
... up. EPSON FX-890/2190 3.2 Troubleshooting Based on . Abnormal operation of Carriage Unit Printer mechanism does not operate. Faulty print Printer mechanism operates, but carriage operation is not printed. Refer to p. 55 p. 56 p. 56 p. 58 p. 57 p. 59 p. 59 p. 60 p. 60 p. 62 p. 63 Revision B 3.2.1 Printer fails to Table 3-13. Table 3-2 below can easily identify the problem. Symptoms and Problems Symptom Problem Printer fails...
Service Manual
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...? Go to Step 6 Power Supply Board 6 Replace the Power Supply Board with a new one . ♦Is the problem solved? Replace the Main Board. EPSON FX-890/2190 Revision B 3.2.5 Printing is normal Table 3-7. Printing faulty during self-test, but carriage operation is faulty during self-test, but carriage operation normal Step Action and Question Defective PF ...77) • CR Motor (p.81) • PF Motor (p.83) • C524PSB/PSE/PSH Board (p.76) • C524MAIN Board (p.74) Fuse Check the electric circuit and printer mechanism, 1 and if they are connected properly.
...? Go to Step 6 Power Supply Board 6 Replace the Power Supply Board with a new one . ♦Is the problem solved? Replace the Main Board. EPSON FX-890/2190 Revision B 3.2.5 Printing is normal Table 3-7. Printing faulty during self-test, but carriage operation is faulty during self-test, but carriage operation normal Step Action and Question Defective PF ...77) • CR Motor (p.81) • PF Motor (p.83) • C524PSB/PSE/PSH Board (p.76) • C524MAIN Board (p.74) Fuse Check the electric circuit and printer mechanism, 1 and if they are connected properly.
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...♦Is the problem solved? Go to Step 3 ♦Is the problem solved? Problem solved Go to the latest version. ♦Is the problem solved? EPSON FX-890/2190 3.2.6 Abnormal ...operation of the Control Panel with a new one. Replace the interface cable. Go to Step 3 Firmware 3 Upgrade firmware to Step 2 ♦Is the problem solved? Problem solved Go to Step 4 EEPROM clearing 4 Clear EEPROM to 3.2.11 Electrical Noise (p.62) Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Based on -line operation (normal self-printing...
...♦Is the problem solved? Go to Step 3 ♦Is the problem solved? Problem solved Go to the latest version. ♦Is the problem solved? EPSON FX-890/2190 3.2.6 Abnormal ...operation of the Control Panel with a new one. Replace the interface cable. Go to Step 3 Firmware 3 Upgrade firmware to Step 2 ♦Is the problem solved? Problem solved Go to Step 4 EEPROM clearing 4 Clear EEPROM to 3.2.11 Electrical Noise (p.62) Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Based on -line operation (normal self-printing...
Service Manual
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...Main Board with electrical noise still occur? EPSON FX-890/2190 3.2.10 Faulty print Table 3-12. Replace the Printhead FFC. Problem solved ♦Does the problem with a new one . ♦Is the cable grounded properly? Problem solved Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Based on Symptoms 62 ... Step 5 Ensure grounding. ♦Is grounding ensured? Replace the Printhead. Problem solved Go to see if within 3 m from the printer there is tightened securely. Check to Step 2 ♦Is the problem solved? Harness of this error (Chapter 4 Disassembly and Assembly) •...
...Main Board with electrical noise still occur? EPSON FX-890/2190 3.2.10 Faulty print Table 3-12. Replace the Printhead FFC. Problem solved ♦Does the problem with a new one . ♦Is the cable grounded properly? Problem solved Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Based on Symptoms 62 ... Step 5 Ensure grounding. ♦Is grounding ensured? Replace the Printhead. Problem solved Go to see if within 3 m from the printer there is tightened securely. Check to Step 2 ♦Is the problem solved? Harness of this error (Chapter 4 Disassembly and Assembly) •...
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... (widen) or toward the front (lessen). (See Figure 5-2, Figure 5-3) Table 5-3. The Platen Gap must be no problem with print quality. Single sheet: The printed side of paper must be free from soiling caused by rubbing with the ribbon. Multi-part form: The copy... 5-3. Put an adjustment gauge between . Platen Gap Adjustment 3 Adjustment Adjusting and Resetting the Printer 96 C A U T IO N Do not rotate the PLATEN during the adjustment. Be sure to set the Adjust Lever to Table 5-3 below. EPSON FX-890/2190 Revision B Platen Gap (PG) [mm] 11.
... (widen) or toward the front (lessen). (See Figure 5-2, Figure 5-3) Table 5-3. The Platen Gap must be no problem with print quality. Single sheet: The printed side of paper must be free from soiling caused by rubbing with the ribbon. Multi-part form: The copy... 5-3. Put an adjustment gauge between . Platen Gap Adjustment 3 Adjustment Adjusting and Resetting the Printer 96 C A U T IO N Do not rotate the PLATEN during the adjustment. Be sure to set the Adjust Lever to Table 5-3 below. EPSON FX-890/2190 Revision B Platen Gap (PG) [mm] 11.