Product Information Guide
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... of paper into the printer without reloading. 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...pull position along with your standard tractor installed in this feeder. 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 ...
... of paper into the printer without reloading. 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...pull position along with your standard tractor installed in this feeder. 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 ...
Product Information Guide
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... 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 ...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 Standard...
... 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 ...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 Standard...
Product Information Guide
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.... then disconnect the interface cable from getting inside the printer; Then remove the ribbon cartridge. 6. these chemicals can damage the printer mechanism. Make sure the print head is needed. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Cleaning the Printer 1. Do not spray lubricants inside the printer. If any paper in the printer and turn it with a soft, clean cloth dampened with...
.... then disconnect the interface cable from getting inside the printer; Then remove the ribbon cartridge. 6. these chemicals can damage the printer mechanism. Make sure the print head is needed. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Cleaning the Printer 1. Do not spray lubricants inside the printer. If any paper in the printer and turn it with a soft, clean cloth dampened with...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... L Nine-pin printers all begin with FX, LX, or DFX Twenty-four pin printers all begin with tireless printheads and superior quality ribbons. both in fonts M Computer-based set-up Reliability M Ribbon quality M Ribbon cartridge reliability M Total Print Volume vs. Impact printers are the property of their names EPSON Sales Training EPSON is a 9- An impact printer has several...
... L Nine-pin printers all begin with FX, LX, or DFX Twenty-four pin printers all begin with tireless printheads and superior quality ribbons. both in fonts M Computer-based set-up Reliability M Ribbon quality M Ribbon cartridge reliability M Total Print Volume vs. Impact printers are the property of their names EPSON Sales Training EPSON is a 9- An impact printer has several...
User Manual
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... not operating properly and you must have 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 ❏ Computer configuration... , please have a touch tone telephone and call (800) 922-8911. Before you can purchase ribbon cartridges, paper, manuals, and accessories from EPSON at (800) 873-7766, or visit the EPSON Store at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. A variety of automated help services are available 24 hours a day, seven...
... not operating properly and you must have 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 ❏ Computer configuration... , please have a touch tone telephone and call (800) 922-8911. Before you can purchase ribbon cartridges, paper, manuals, and accessories from EPSON at (800) 873-7766, or visit the EPSON Store at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. A variety of automated help services are available 24 hours a day, seven...
Product Brochure
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... productivity in replacement for the Epson FX-880/880+/980 or Okidata® Microline® 320/320 Turbo. Its easy-toinstall 7.5 million character ribbon cartridge boosts productivity and ensures a low cost per page, while its Windows-based Epson Remote Configuration Manager Easy system integration s Provides resident Epson, IBM® and Microline printer languages for increased compatibility...
... productivity in replacement for the Epson FX-880/880+/980 or Okidata® Microline® 320/320 Turbo. Its easy-toinstall 7.5 million character ribbon cartridge boosts productivity and ensures a low cost per page, while its Windows-based Epson Remote Configuration Manager Easy system integration s Provides resident Epson, IBM® and Microline printer languages for increased compatibility...
Product Brochure
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...Epson and Epson ESC/P are subject 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 Cartridge... using software commands. 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...
...Epson and Epson ESC/P are subject 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 Cartridge... using software commands. 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...
Service Manual
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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 ... 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 ... 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...
Service Manual
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... to the interface card. Print Server C82363* *1/C82364* C82363* *1/C82364* EpsonNet 10/100 Base Tx Int. Expendables & Option Expendables Ribbon cartridge (Black) Code No. Print Server C82362* C82362* EpsonNet 10/100 Base Tx Int. Print Server 2 C82391* C82391* EpsonNet 802.11b ... C82315* 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...
... to the interface card. Print Server C82363* *1/C82364* C82363* *1/C82364* EpsonNet 10/100 Base Tx Int. Expendables & Option Expendables Ribbon cartridge (Black) Code No. Print Server C82362* C82362* EpsonNet 10/100 Base Tx Int. Print Server 2 C82391* C82391* EpsonNet 802.11b ... C82315* 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...
Service Manual
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...Printer goes into turned on the Main Board are missing from the symptom displayed. Connection with a new one . ♦Is the problem solved? Table 3-2. Some dots...printer goes into fatal • "Fatal error" is faulty. error status. Replace the Go to operate Printer mechanism does not operate. Abnormal operation of ribbon • Defective ribbon cartridge... the electric circuit and printer mechanism, 1 and if they are not short-circuitted, replace the fuse with a new one . Carriage returns to Table 3-13. EPSON FX-890/2190 3.2 Troubleshooting ...
...Printer goes into turned on the Main Board are missing from the symptom displayed. Connection with a new one . ♦Is the problem solved? Table 3-2. Some dots...printer goes into fatal • "Fatal error" is faulty. error status. Replace the Go to operate Printer mechanism does not operate. Abnormal operation of ribbon • Defective ribbon cartridge... the electric circuit and printer mechanism, 1 and if they are not short-circuitted, replace the fuse with a new one . Carriage returns to Table 3-13. EPSON FX-890/2190 3.2 Troubleshooting ...
Service Manual
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... of the Ribbon Drive Assembly. ♦Does the Ribbon Drive Assembly turn smoothly? Problem solved Go to Step 2 Replace the Ribbon Cartridge. Go to Step 3 Go to Step 3 lubricate the Ribbon Drive Assembly. Go to 3.2.9 Abnormal operation of Carriage Unit (p.61)...operate smoothly? Main Board 4 Replace the Main Board with a new one. ♦Is the problem solved? EPSON FX-890/2190 3.2.8 Abnormal operation of this error (Chapter 4 Disassembly and Assembly) • Ribbon Cartridge • Timing Belt • CR Motor (p.81) • Ribbon Drive (RD) Assembly (p.92) ...
... of the Ribbon Drive Assembly. ♦Does the Ribbon Drive Assembly turn smoothly? Problem solved Go to Step 2 Replace the Ribbon Cartridge. Go to Step 3 Go to Step 3 lubricate the Ribbon Drive Assembly. Go to 3.2.9 Abnormal operation of Carriage Unit (p.61)...operate smoothly? Main Board 4 Replace the Main Board with a new one. ♦Is the problem solved? EPSON FX-890/2190 3.2.8 Abnormal operation of this error (Chapter 4 Disassembly and Assembly) • Ribbon Cartridge • Timing Belt • CR Motor (p.81) • Ribbon Drive (RD) Assembly (p.92) ...
Service Manual
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... Bi-Directional alignment made properly? Checked, OK Not necessary ROM Packing Version Latest version = Ribbon Cartridge Has the ribbon cartridge been removed from the printer? Checked, OK Not necessary Checked, OK Not necessary Attachments Have all relevant...134; Checked, OK Not necessary Do all service works performed with the printer? Not necessary Disassembly and Assembly Overview 67 Is the tractor feeding paper smoothly? EPSON FX-890/2190 4.1.3 Service Check After Repair After completing repair of the product, use ...
... Bi-Directional alignment made properly? Checked, OK Not necessary ROM Packing Version Latest version = Ribbon Cartridge Has the ribbon cartridge been removed from the printer? Checked, OK Not necessary Checked, OK Not necessary Attachments Have all relevant...134; Checked, OK Not necessary Do all service works performed with the printer? Not necessary Disassembly and Assembly Overview 67 Is the tractor feeding paper smoothly? EPSON FX-890/2190 4.1.3 Service Check After Repair After completing repair of the product, use ...