Product Information Guide
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... provides a new dot matrix printer product section to be added to the EPSON Product Information Guide. The table of contents of this section is listed below. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 TABLE OF CONTENTS User Replaceable Parts EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 1 Options ...EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 1 Printer Specifications EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 2 Control Panel Buttons and Lights EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 7 Error Indicators EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 8 Selecting...
... provides a new dot matrix printer product section to be added to the EPSON Product Information Guide. The table of contents of this section is listed below. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 TABLE OF CONTENTS User Replaceable Parts EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 1 Options ...EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 1 Printer Specifications EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 2 Control Panel Buttons and Lights EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 7 Error Indicators EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 8 Selecting...
Product Information Guide
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...D and Load/Eject U buttons to the next top-of-form position when held down . 10 Pause light On when the printer is not loaded correctly. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Control Panel Buttons and Lights Button/Light Function 1 Font button Selects one of the pitch settings. Pitch lights Indicate which ... Pause Tear Off/Bin + Load/Eject Font + Pitch + Tear Off/Bin Function NLQ self test Draft self test Data (Hex) dump EEPROM reset Bidirectional adjustment mode Control panel Lock-out mode (on when Card mode is selected. Left light is jammed. When held down for more information. ...
...D and Load/Eject U buttons to the next top-of-form position when held down . 10 Pause light On when the printer is not loaded correctly. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Control Panel Buttons and Lights Button/Light Function 1 Font button Selects one of the pitch settings. Pitch lights Indicate which ... Pause Tear Off/Bin + Load/Eject Font + Pitch + Tear Off/Bin Function NLQ self test Draft self test Data (Hex) dump EEPROM reset Bidirectional adjustment mode Control panel Lock-out mode (on when Card mode is selected. Left light is jammed. When held down for more information. ...
Product Information Guide
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...in your selection by pressing the Tear Off/Bin button. Function Load Eject LF FF Tear Off Bin Micro Adjust Font Pitch Pause Reset Menu Default setting Unlocked Unlocked Locked Locked Unlocked Locked Locked Locked Locked Unlocked Locked Locked 1. Turn on . Follow the instructions to ... pattern from the paper guide. As described in Lock-out mode). The printer enters the Lock-out setting mode and prints the instructions. (You'll need to perform the bidirectional adjustment: 1. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Locking the Control Panel Buttons You can restrict the use only the ...
...in your selection by pressing the Tear Off/Bin button. Function Load Eject LF FF Tear Off Bin Micro Adjust Font Pitch Pause Reset Menu Default setting Unlocked Unlocked Locked Locked Unlocked Locked Locked Locked Locked Unlocked Locked Locked 1. Turn on . Follow the instructions to ... pattern from the paper guide. As described in Lock-out mode). The printer enters the Lock-out setting mode and prints the instructions. (You'll need to perform the bidirectional adjustment: 1. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Locking the Control Panel Buttons You can restrict the use only the ...
Product Information Guide
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...LF/FF button. To end the self test, press the Pause button to the printer. Then turn off . 2. Printing a Hex Dump The hex dump feature is turned off the printer. Resetting the Printer To reset the printer's EEPROM, hold down the LF/FF and Load/Eject buttons. 3. To run ... to eject the printed page before you turn off the printer. The printer beeps once, and restores its factory default settings. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 17 A series of characters is turned off the printer. If characters are represented by dots. 4. To run the test using either single sheets or...
...LF/FF button. To end the self test, press the Pause button to the printer. Then turn off . 2. Printing a Hex Dump The hex dump feature is turned off the printer. Resetting the Printer To reset the printer's EEPROM, hold down the LF/FF and Load/Eject buttons. 3. To run ... to eject the printed page before you turn off the printer. The printer beeps once, and restores its factory default settings. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 17 A series of characters is turned off the printer. If characters are represented by dots. 4. To run the test using either single sheets or...
Product Brochure
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... or bottom in, top out Front or rear in the U.S. 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 Forms: continuous multipart, original... tear-off, bin selection, line feed, form feed, load, eject, micro-adjust, top-of-form adjustment, panel lockout, reset, menu, default setting selection Reliability Total print volume MTBF Print head life Ribbon life 52 million lines (except print head) 20...
... or bottom in, top out Front or rear in the U.S. 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 Forms: continuous multipart, original... tear-off, bin selection, line feed, form feed, load, eject, micro-adjust, top-of-form adjustment, panel lockout, reset, menu, default setting selection Reliability Total print volume MTBF Print head life Ribbon life 52 million lines (except print head) 20...
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 ...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 97 5.3.1.2 Installation 97 5.3.1.3 Running the Program 97 Chapter 6 Maintenance 6.1...
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 ...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 97 5.3.1.2 Installation 97 5.3.1.3 Running the Program 97 Chapter 6 Maintenance 6.1...
Service Manual
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..., PRG(Wxxxxx)rev, AP500ma Product-Name FX-890 FX-890 Emulation-Type ESCP9, PRPII9, BDC ESCP9, PRPII9, BDC Entity-Type EPSONFX EPSONPRPII9 Table 1-30. Reply-B ----- 01h Start Hardware Reset Accept* Execute OK* 02h Start Software Reset Reject ----- 03h Send Main System Type ...Execute OK 15h Send Emergency Reply Accept Execute OK 16h-17h (Reserved) Unknown ----- Table 1-29. EPSON FX-890/2190 1.2.4 Optional Interface Type-B optional interface cards are available. FX-2190 Reply message ESC/P Main-Type MT9p, PW136c110cpi, PRG(Wxxxxx)rev, AP500ma IBM PPDS MT9p, ...
..., PRG(Wxxxxx)rev, AP500ma Product-Name FX-890 FX-890 Emulation-Type ESCP9, PRPII9, BDC ESCP9, PRPII9, BDC Entity-Type EPSONFX EPSONPRPII9 Table 1-30. Reply-B ----- 01h Start Hardware Reset Accept* Execute OK* 02h Start Software Reset Reject ----- 03h Send Main System Type ...Execute OK 15h Send Emergency Reply Accept Execute OK 16h-17h (Reserved) Unknown ----- Table 1-29. EPSON FX-890/2190 1.2.4 Optional Interface Type-B optional interface cards are available. FX-2190 Reply message ESC/P Main-Type MT9p, PW136c110cpi, PRG(Wxxxxx)rev, AP500ma IBM PPDS MT9p, ...
Service Manual
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...to the idle state, the parallel interface got into a ready state, the serial interface sends XON and sets the DTR SPACE and the printer resets "OFFLINE" bit of MNSTS register to DBIN-register 14h Inquire Emergency Reply 15h Send Emergency Message • Reply for the period of ...and on the std. When the host stops data transfer and the printer is in the busy state continuously. These interfaces are selected manually by Default Setting or selected automatically. Manual selection One of bytes. EPSON FX-890/2190 Main command Table 1-32. Main command Option command...
...to the idle state, the parallel interface got into a ready state, the serial interface sends XON and sets the DTR SPACE and the printer resets "OFFLINE" bit of MNSTS register to DBIN-register 14h Inquire Emergency Reply 15h Send Emergency Message • Reply for the period of ...and on the std. When the host stops data transfer and the printer is in the busy state continuously. These interfaces are selected manually by Default Setting or selected automatically. Manual selection One of bytes. EPSON FX-890/2190 Main command Table 1-32. Main command Option command...
Service Manual
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... DESCRIPTIONS Operation 30 Tear Off/Bin Font • Executes micro feed backward, when this printer is equipped with 6 switches and 10 LEDs, which are located as shown below. EPSON FX-890/2190 1.3 Operation This section describes the operations on this printer. 1.3.1 Control panel The control panel of this function is enabled. • Executes line...
... DESCRIPTIONS Operation 30 Tear Off/Bin Font • Executes micro feed backward, when this printer is equipped with 6 switches and 10 LEDs, which are located as shown below. EPSON FX-890/2190 1.3 Operation This section describes the operations on this printer. 1.3.1 Control panel The control panel of this function is enabled. • Executes line...
Service Manual
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...The maximum of 60 ms (min.) at turning High from Low. Power OFF detection • Device: Reset IC LA5623M (Sanyo) equivalent reset circuit 1 • Detecting voltage:1.25 ± 0.05 V (keeps watch on power system by resistor division)...: SMA4037 (Sanken) 3A Control method: Controlled by ASIC based on print timing signal (CPU output) At reset: G/A output L (head drive off) QPIT compensation: The voltage detecting circuit is available. Current detection resistance... current and ± 10% at the minimum current). EPSON FX-890/2190 Table 2-2.
...The maximum of 60 ms (min.) at turning High from Low. Power OFF detection • Device: Reset IC LA5623M (Sanyo) equivalent reset circuit 1 • Detecting voltage:1.25 ± 0.05 V (keeps watch on power system by resistor division)...: SMA4037 (Sanken) 3A Control method: Controlled by ASIC based on print timing signal (CPU output) At reset: G/A output L (head drive off) QPIT compensation: The voltage detecting circuit is available. Current detection resistance... current and ± 10% at the minimum current). EPSON FX-890/2190 Table 2-2.
Service Manual
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C524 MAIN Block Diagram 49 EPSON FX-890/2190 Table 2-2. Major Elements on MAIN Board (continued) Elements Location Function Energy save (ESA VE) circuit Driver element: DTC124X Control: Controlled by output port (P_CTRL) of ASIC Register setting 0: 42 V power voltage rising (Power ON) {At reset} 1: 42 V power voltage lowering Simple ecodrive circuit...
C524 MAIN Block Diagram 49 EPSON FX-890/2190 Table 2-2. Major Elements on MAIN Board (continued) Elements Location Function Energy save (ESA VE) circuit Driver element: DTC124X Control: Controlled by output port (P_CTRL) of ASIC Register setting 0: 42 V power voltage rising (Power ON) {At reset} 1: 42 V power voltage lowering Simple ecodrive circuit...
Service Manual
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...KME16V47µF electrolytic capacitor and 0.1µF film capacitor to the time when output 2 drops below the output voltage lower limit) Table 2-4. EPSON FX-890/2190 Revision B Power Supply Unit Name Special output holding time (The period from the time when output 1 has dropped below 26... V to the output 2 terminal. Protective Functions Item Output 1 Overcurrent protection (OCP) Dropping + cutoff OCP reset method Turning power off once and on again Load short-circuit current 0 A Overvoltage protection (OVP) Cutoff type OVP preset voltage 45 ~ 58...
...KME16V47µF electrolytic capacitor and 0.1µF film capacitor to the time when output 2 drops below the output voltage lower limit) Table 2-4. EPSON FX-890/2190 Revision B Power Supply Unit Name Special output holding time (The period from the time when output 1 has dropped below 26... V to the output 2 terminal. Protective Functions Item Output 1 Overcurrent protection (OCP) Dropping + cutoff OCP reset method Turning power off once and on again Load short-circuit current 0 A Overvoltage protection (OVP) Cutoff type OVP preset voltage 45 ~ 58...
Service Manual
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...desk). Insert a screwdriver into the countersink located at the position. 9. Platen Gap Adjustment 1 Adjustment Adjusting and Resetting the Printer 95 EPSON FX-890/2190 5.2 Adjusting and Resetting the Printer 5.2.1 Platen Gap Adjustment When the SHAFT,CR,GUIDE or BUSHING,PARALLEL,ADJUST is rotated or reinstalled, or printing ...to deform or damage the Ribbon Mask during its removal or installation. Put a support (e.g. a stand) underneath the printer to hold the printer at the left end of the Carriage Assembly. Loosen slightly the hexagon nut securing the PG Adjust Lever to the right...
...desk). Insert a screwdriver into the countersink located at the position. 9. Platen Gap Adjustment 1 Adjustment Adjusting and Resetting the Printer 95 EPSON FX-890/2190 5.2 Adjusting and Resetting the Printer 5.2.1 Platen Gap Adjustment When the SHAFT,CR,GUIDE or BUSHING,PARALLEL,ADJUST is rotated or reinstalled, or printing ...to deform or damage the Ribbon Mask during its removal or installation. Put a support (e.g. a stand) underneath the printer to hold the printer at the left end of the Carriage Assembly. Loosen slightly the hexagon nut securing the PG Adjust Lever to the right...
Service Manual
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... rubbing with the carriage located at the right end, make certain that there is completed, put the printer down and tighten the hexagon nut and the washer securing the adjust lever. 14. EPSON FX-890/2190 Revision B Platen Gap (PG) [mm] 11. For adjustment, turn the SHAFT,CR,...37 mm Falls by its own weight Normal Mode Copy Mode 12. Paper Thickness [mm] Figure 5-2. Platen Gap Adjustment 3 Adjustment Adjusting and Resetting the Printer 96 Attach the ribbon mask onto the ribbon mask holder. Platen Gap Adjustment 2 Note1: The numbers followed with the carriage at the left ...
... rubbing with the carriage located at the right end, make certain that there is completed, put the printer down and tighten the hexagon nut and the washer securing the adjust lever. 14. EPSON FX-890/2190 Revision B Platen Gap (PG) [mm] 11. For adjustment, turn the SHAFT,CR,...37 mm Falls by its own weight Normal Mode Copy Mode 12. Paper Thickness [mm] Figure 5-2. Platen Gap Adjustment 3 Adjustment Adjusting and Resetting the Printer 96 Attach the ribbon mask onto the ribbon mask holder. Platen Gap Adjustment 2 Note1: The numbers followed with the carriage at the left ...
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...EPAG" "LEVER,TR,LEFT;EDGB" "LEVER,TR,RIGHT;EDGB" PAPER SUPPORT "SPUR GEAR,20" Revision B Parts List 123 Parts List - EPSON FX-890/2190 REF# CN20 CN3 CN5 CN6 CN7 CN8 CN9 D1 D4 D7 D8 IC1 IC11 IC13 IC15 IC4 IC9 500 501 502 503 ... SPRING,70" "COMPRESSION SPRING,1000" CARRIAGE SUB ASSY. FX-890 DESCRIPTION CONNECTOR CONNECTOR CONNECTOR CONNECTOR CONNECTOR(X600440310) CONNECTOR(X600440120) CONNECTOR(X600440120) DIODE DIODE(X320010829) DIODE(X320011839) DIODE(X320011839) ASIC EEPROM RESET IC HYBRID IC SLA7024M FLASH ROM IC PRINTER MECHANISM(ASP)M-3Q10-100 "FRAME ASSY.,RIGHT" "FRAME ASSY...
...EPAG" "LEVER,TR,LEFT;EDGB" "LEVER,TR,RIGHT;EDGB" PAPER SUPPORT "SPUR GEAR,20" Revision B Parts List 123 Parts List - EPSON FX-890/2190 REF# CN20 CN3 CN5 CN6 CN7 CN8 CN9 D1 D4 D7 D8 IC1 IC11 IC13 IC15 IC4 IC9 500 501 502 503 ... SPRING,70" "COMPRESSION SPRING,1000" CARRIAGE SUB ASSY. FX-890 DESCRIPTION CONNECTOR CONNECTOR CONNECTOR CONNECTOR CONNECTOR(X600440310) CONNECTOR(X600440120) CONNECTOR(X600440120) DIODE DIODE(X320010829) DIODE(X320011839) DIODE(X320011839) ASIC EEPROM RESET IC HYBRID IC SLA7024M FLASH ROM IC PRINTER MECHANISM(ASP)M-3Q10-100 "FRAME ASSY.,RIGHT" "FRAME ASSY...
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EPSON FX-890/2190 Ref. CN16 CN2 CN20 CN3 CN5 CN6 CN7 CN8 D1 D4 D7 D8 DM2 IC13 IC15 IC16 IC2 IC4 IC6 IC9 Q1 Q27 Q28 ZD3 500 Table 7-12. Parts List - "TRACTOR,LEFT;EDGB" Revision B Parts List 127 FX-2190 Description "FRAME ASSY.,... FX-2190 Description CONNECTOR CONNECTOR CONNECTOR CONNECTOR CONNECTOR CONNECTOR CONNECTOR(X600440310) CONNECTOR(X600440120) DIODE DIODE(X320010829) DIODE(X320011839) DIODE(X320011839) DIODE ARRAY RESET IC HYBRID IC SLA7024M DRAM INTERFACE IC FLASH ROM VOLTAGE REGULATOR IC TRANSISTOR TRANSISTOR(X302416909) CHIP TRANSISTOR[X304116289] ZENER DIODE PRINTER ...
EPSON FX-890/2190 Ref. CN16 CN2 CN20 CN3 CN5 CN6 CN7 CN8 D1 D4 D7 D8 DM2 IC13 IC15 IC16 IC2 IC4 IC6 IC9 Q1 Q27 Q28 ZD3 500 Table 7-12. Parts List - "TRACTOR,LEFT;EDGB" Revision B Parts List 127 FX-2190 Description "FRAME ASSY.,... FX-2190 Description CONNECTOR CONNECTOR CONNECTOR CONNECTOR CONNECTOR CONNECTOR CONNECTOR(X600440310) CONNECTOR(X600440120) DIODE DIODE(X320010829) DIODE(X320011839) DIODE(X320011839) DIODE ARRAY RESET IC HYBRID IC SLA7024M DRAM INTERFACE IC FLASH ROM VOLTAGE REGULATOR IC TRANSISTOR TRANSISTOR(X302416909) CHIP TRANSISTOR[X304116289] ZENER DIODE PRINTER ...