Product Information Guide
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... and reduce the chance of paper or 25 plain bond envelopes into the printer without reloading. The parts for the FX-890. 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...
... and reduce the chance of paper or 25 plain bond envelopes into the printer without reloading. The parts for the FX-890. 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...
Product Information Guide
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...-A, UPC-E, Code 39, Code 128, POSTNET, Coda bar (NW-7), Industrial 2 of 5, Matrix 2 of Windows 98. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Paper capacity Reliability Acoustic noise Dimensions and weight Ribbon Single-bin cut -sheet feeder up to 150 sheets of 22 lb (82 g/m²) paper... 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 ...
...-A, UPC-E, Code 39, Code 128, POSTNET, Coda bar (NW-7), Industrial 2 of 5, Matrix 2 of Windows 98. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Paper capacity Reliability Acoustic noise Dimensions and weight Ribbon Single-bin cut -sheet feeder up to 150 sheets of 22 lb (82 g/m²) paper... 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 ...
Product Information Guide
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.... Tear Off/Bin lights Both flash when continuous paper is selected. 5 Menu When you press both the Font and Pitch buttons simultaneously, the printer clears the buffer and restores its default settings. 3 Pitch button Selects one of the fonts. Right light is on /off position. Loads continuous... Adjust mode. 12 Paper Out light On when no paper is loaded in the tear-off position. See the Reference Guide for ribbon change timing Program reload mode 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 7 Control panel button Load/Eject LF/FF Load/Eject + LF/FF Load/Eject + LF/FF + Pause Pause Load/...
.... Tear Off/Bin lights Both flash when continuous paper is selected. 5 Menu When you press both the Font and Pitch buttons simultaneously, the printer clears the buffer and restores its default settings. 3 Pitch button Selects one of the fonts. Right light is on /off position. Loads continuous... Adjust mode. 12 Paper Out light On when no paper is loaded in the tear-off position. See the Reference Guide for ribbon change timing Program reload mode 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 7 Control panel button Load/Eject LF/FF Load/Eject + LF/FF Load/Eject + LF/FF + Pause Pause Load/...
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... dampened with mild detergent dissolved in their original boxes. 5. Remove the paper guide. 4. Then remove the ribbon cartridge. 6. Repack the printer, paper guide, ribbon cartridge, and power cord in the original packing materials and place them in water. Do not use alcohols ... as described below. then disconnect the interface cable from the printer. 3. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 If the outer case or paper guide is installed in the printer's original box. 18 - EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Cleaning the Printer 1. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet; Remove...
... dampened with mild detergent dissolved in their original boxes. 5. Remove the paper guide. 4. Then remove the ribbon cartridge. 6. Repack the printer, paper guide, ribbon cartridge, and power cord in the original packing materials and place them in water. Do not use alcohols ... as described below. then disconnect the interface cable from the printer. 3. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 If the outer case or paper guide is installed in the printer's original box. 18 - EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Cleaning the Printer 1. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet; Remove...
User Manual
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...ribbon cartridges, paper, manuals, and accessories from EPSON at (800) 873-7766, or visit the EPSON Store at http://support.epson.com. Toll or long distance charges may apply. At this site, you call (800) 922-8911. sales only). 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 ❏ ...
...ribbon cartridges, paper, manuals, and accessories from EPSON at (800) 873-7766, or visit the EPSON Store at http://support.epson.com. Toll or long distance charges may apply. At this site, you call (800) 922-8911. sales only). 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 ❏ ...
Product Brochure
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... 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 a comprehensive three-year warranty, it provides standard Parallel, USB, and additional connectivity options. Its easy-toinstall 7.5 million character ribbon cartridge boosts productivity and ensures a low cost per page, and reduces the...
... 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 a comprehensive three-year warranty, it provides standard Parallel, USB, and additional connectivity options. Its easy-toinstall 7.5 million character ribbon cartridge boosts productivity and ensures a low cost per page, and reduces the...
Product Brochure
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...Epson FX-890 to maximize 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... lpi option available on Recycled Paper 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 ...
...Epson FX-890 to maximize 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... lpi option available on Recycled Paper 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 ...
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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...ribbon : Bi-direction with logic seeking RESOLUTION Printing Mode Ultra Speed Draft 10 cpi Ultra Speed Draft 12 cpi High Speed Draft 10 cpi High Speed Draft 12 cpi Draft Draft Condensed Draft Emphasized NLQ Bit Image Table 1-1. EPSON FX-890/2190 1.1 Features EPSON FX-890/2190 is a small-foot 18-pin serial impact dot matrix printer.... Printing Speed (cps) and Printable Columns Printing Mode Ultra Speed Draft Character Pitch 10 cpi 12 cpi Printable Columns FX-890 FX-2190 80...
...ribbon : Bi-direction with logic seeking RESOLUTION Printing Mode Ultra Speed Draft 10 cpi Ultra Speed Draft 12 cpi High Speed Draft 10 cpi High Speed Draft 12 cpi Draft Draft Condensed Draft Emphasized NLQ Bit Image Table 1-1. EPSON FX-890/2190 1.1 Features EPSON FX-890/2190 is a small-foot 18-pin serial impact dot matrix printer.... Printing Speed (cps) and Printable Columns Printing Mode Ultra Speed Draft Character Pitch 10 cpi 12 cpi Printable Columns FX-890 FX-2190 80...
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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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...* C82363* *1/C82364* EpsonNet 10/100 Base Tx Int. Expendables & Option Expendables Ribbon cartridge (Black) Code No. Print Server C82384* C82384* EpsonNet 10/100 Base Tx Int. FX-890 FX-2190 S015329 S015327 Options High capacity cut sheet feeder (Bin 1) C80638* C80640* Single...* IEEE-1284 parallel I /F level 2 (Option) CONTROL CODE ESC/P IBM PPDS emulation Revision B EXPENDABLES & OPTIONS Table 1-19. EPSON FX-890/2190 CE MARKING 230 V version & UPS version Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC: EN60950 EMC Directive 89/336/EEC: EN55022...
...* C82363* *1/C82364* EpsonNet 10/100 Base Tx Int. Expendables & Option Expendables Ribbon cartridge (Black) Code No. Print Server C82384* C82384* EpsonNet 10/100 Base Tx Int. FX-890 FX-2190 S015329 S015327 Options High capacity cut sheet feeder (Bin 1) C80638* C80640* Single...* IEEE-1284 parallel I /F level 2 (Option) CONTROL CODE ESC/P IBM PPDS emulation Revision B EXPENDABLES & OPTIONS Table 1-19. EPSON FX-890/2190 CE MARKING 230 V version & UPS version Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC: EN60950 EMC Directive 89/336/EEC: EN55022...
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..._ Blink _ _ _ _ *3 _ _ *3 _ _ _ _ _ _ *6 *6 _ Blink Blink Blink Font 4 _ _ Blink Pitch 5 _ Blink *1. EPSON FX-890/2190 Revision B 1.3.2.2 Operations at Power-on Holding down the specified switch (switches) while turning on when the printer is in the pause status, and off Bin selection Font selection Pitch selection Locked switch pressed Fatal... 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 a locked switch is in Normal Mode LED Printer status Pause...
..._ Blink _ _ _ _ *3 _ _ *3 _ _ _ _ _ _ *6 *6 _ Blink Blink Blink Font 4 _ _ Blink Pitch 5 _ Blink *1. EPSON FX-890/2190 Revision B 1.3.2.2 Operations at Power-on Holding down the specified switch (switches) while turning on when the printer is in the pause status, and off Bin selection Font selection Pitch selection Locked switch pressed Fatal... 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 a locked switch is in Normal Mode LED Printer status Pause...
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... and so on . C524MAIN Component Operating Principles Overview 44 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. The main components are: 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 ...
... and so on . C524MAIN Component Operating Principles Overview 44 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. The main components are: 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 ...
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... and ejects it. Torque from the control board on paper using the ink ribbon. The tractor detector detects the release lever setting position, for printing. EPSON FX-890/2190 2.1.1 Printer Mechanism This printer mechanism consists of Printhead, Paper feed mechanism, Carriage movement mechanism, Tractor feed ...mounted on and at power on the carriage unit. Printing method: Impact dot matrix printing Number of dot wires: 18 Diameter of dot wire: φ0.29 mm Dot wire arrangement: Figure 2-3. The printhead is attached to a position between the platen and...
... and ejects it. Torque from the control board on paper using the ink ribbon. The tractor detector detects the release lever setting position, for printing. EPSON FX-890/2190 2.1.1 Printer Mechanism This printer mechanism consists of Printhead, Paper feed mechanism, Carriage movement mechanism, Tractor feed ...mounted on and at power on the carriage unit. Printing method: Impact dot matrix printing Number of dot wires: 18 Diameter of dot wire: φ0.29 mm Dot wire arrangement: Figure 2-3. The printhead is attached to a position between the platen and...
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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. Printer Mechanism Outline 2.1.1.7 Sensors Table below lists the sensors of home (OUT): OPEN Mechanical contact 06~1.0 mA 5 VDC ± 5% (Resistance load) ... rating Switch mode Outline Mechanical contact 06~1.0 mA 5 VDC ± 5% (Resistance load) Within home (IN): CLOSE Out of this printer. The ribbon feed mechanism has the sun and planetary gear system. PG Detector Tractor Rear PE Detector PF Motor Release Lever Platen Roller Front PE detector CR...
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. Printer Mechanism Outline 2.1.1.7 Sensors Table below lists the sensors of home (OUT): OPEN Mechanical contact 06~1.0 mA 5 VDC ± 5% (Resistance load) ... rating Switch mode Outline Mechanical contact 06~1.0 mA 5 VDC ± 5% (Resistance load) Within home (IN): CLOSE Out of this printer. The ribbon feed mechanism has the sun and planetary gear system. PG Detector Tractor Rear PE Detector PF Motor Release Lever Platen Roller Front PE detector CR...
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...printer prints but print is executed correctly, but the printer then fails to Step 6 Power Supply Board 6 Replace the Power Supply Board with a new one . ♦Is the problem solved? Abnormal operation of ribbon • Defective ribbon cartridge • Defective ribbon...Printer fails to Step 4 Defective CR Motor 4 Replace the CR Motor with a new one . Based on Table 3-3. Table 3-2. Abnormal carriage operation at all. Some dots...power is normal. Faulty print Printer mechanism operates, but does not feed paper properly. EPSON FX-890/2190 3.2 Troubleshooting Based on ...
...printer prints but print is executed correctly, but the printer then fails to Step 6 Power Supply Board 6 Replace the Power Supply Board with a new one . ♦Is the problem solved? Abnormal operation of ribbon • Defective ribbon cartridge • Defective ribbon...Printer fails to Step 4 Defective CR Motor 4 Replace the CR Motor with a new one . Based on Table 3-3. Table 3-2. Abnormal carriage operation at all. Some dots...power is normal. Faulty print Printer mechanism operates, but does not feed paper properly. EPSON FX-890/2190 3.2 Troubleshooting Based on ...
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... a new one. ♦Is the problem solved? Abnormal operation of ribbon Step Action and Question Yes No Parts below can be the source of the Carriage and Timing 2 Belt. ♦Does the carriage and belt operate smoothly? EPSON FX-890/2190 3.2.8 Abnormal operation of the Ribbon Drive Assembly. ♦Does the Ribbon Drive Assembly turn smoothly?
... a new one. ♦Is the problem solved? Abnormal operation of ribbon Step Action and Question Yes No Parts below can be the source of the Carriage and Timing 2 Belt. ♦Does the carriage and belt operate smoothly? EPSON FX-890/2190 3.2.8 Abnormal operation of the Ribbon Drive Assembly. ♦Does the Ribbon Drive Assembly turn smoothly?
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... Troubleshooting Based on Refer to the SHAFT,CR,GUIDE from obstruction or damage? Detector. 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 (CN12) Problem solved Go to Step 4 Replace or lubricant the Ribbon Drive Assembly. Abnormal operation of one . ♦Is the problem solved? Defective HP Detector 5 Replace the HP Detector with a new harness...
... Troubleshooting Based on Refer to the SHAFT,CR,GUIDE from obstruction or damage? Detector. 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 (CN12) Problem solved Go to Step 4 Replace or lubricant the Ribbon Drive Assembly. Abnormal operation of one . ♦Is the problem solved? Defective HP Detector 5 Replace the HP Detector with a new harness...
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... Power Supply Board with a new one . ♦Is the problem solved? Harness of circuit boards 1. Remove the Printer Mechanism. (p.80) 3 2. Go to Step 3 Ask the customer for the Power Supply Board is free from deformation...Ribbon Mask from the Printhead, and 1 make sure that the screws for repair of this error (Chapter 4 Disassembly and Assembly) • C524PSB/PSE/PSH Board (p.76) • C524MAIN Board (p.74) External noise 1. Replace the Printhead FFC. Main Board 6 Replace the Main Board with a new one . ♦Is the problem solved? EPSON FX-890...
... Power Supply Board with a new one . ♦Is the problem solved? Harness of circuit boards 1. Remove the Printer Mechanism. (p.80) 3 2. Go to Step 3 Ask the customer for the Power Supply Board is free from deformation...Ribbon Mask from the Printhead, and 1 make sure that the screws for repair of this error (Chapter 4 Disassembly and Assembly) • C524PSB/PSE/PSH Board (p.76) • C524MAIN Board (p.74) External noise 1. Replace the Printhead FFC. Main Board 6 Replace the Main Board with a new one . ♦Is the problem solved? EPSON FX-890...