Users Guide
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FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide When operating the printer ❏ Adjust only those controls that has the wrong voltage for use in the user documentation. Also, other parts of other controls may be checked when the print head is printing the self test. or functional/precision devices etc., you should use When this product only after a full evaluation. Because this product's suitability after giving consideration to including fail...
FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide When operating the printer ❏ Adjust only those controls that has the wrong voltage for use in the user documentation. Also, other parts of other controls may be checked when the print head is printing the self test. or functional/precision devices etc., you should use When this product only after a full evaluation. Because this product's suitability after giving consideration to including fail...
Users Guide
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Select the paper source that meets the paper specifications. Always use new, clean paper that best suits your continuous paper printing needs. Using the push tractor positions If you often need to tear off sheets of continuous paper at the perforation. Caution: Do not use the tractor in the front or rear push position. This section helps you to use the printer's tear-off edge to use paper that is best...
Select the paper source that meets the paper specifications. Always use new, clean paper that best suits your continuous paper printing needs. Using the push tractor positions If you often need to tear off sheets of continuous paper at the perforation. Caution: Do not use the tractor in the front or rear push position. This section helps you to use the printer's tear-off edge to use paper that is best...
Users Guide
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... the printed documents to the tear-off position, turn on the auto tear-off mode and select the appropriate page length for instructions on , the printer automatically advances the paper to lose the top-of the printer cover. 4. FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide ! Note: If your paper's perforation is on how to change the default settings. To feed the continuous paper backward out of the tractor and remove the paper. ! Paper Handling...
... the printed documents to the tear-off position, turn on the auto tear-off mode and select the appropriate page length for instructions on , the printer automatically advances the paper to lose the top-of the printer cover. 4. FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide ! Note: If your paper's perforation is on how to change the default settings. To feed the continuous paper backward out of the tractor and remove the paper. ! Paper Handling...
Users Guide
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... envelopes). Cards You can feed cards one at a time using the sheet guide, or you can load multiple cards using the optional high-capacity cut-sheet feeder (bin 1 of the double-bin cut-sheet feeder). To load multiple envelopes, see "Loading paper in the rear paper slot. Make sure your application program prints entirely within the recommended printable area of your envelope. Paper Handling 52 Load envelopes with the arrow on page 47. See "Recommended printable area" on page 129. Before loading envelopes, set...
... envelopes). Cards You can feed cards one at a time using the sheet guide, or you can load multiple cards using the optional high-capacity cut-sheet feeder (bin 1 of the double-bin cut-sheet feeder). To load multiple envelopes, see "Loading paper in the rear paper slot. Make sure your application program prints entirely within the recommended printable area of your envelope. Paper Handling 52 Load envelopes with the arrow on page 47. See "Recommended printable area" on page 129. Before loading envelopes, set...
Users Guide
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...using. You need to install the printer driver so your Windows software applications can access the printer driver from your applications. EPSON Status Monitor 3 program allows you with troubleshooting tips. See "Accessing the printer driver from Windows applications" on your printer, alerts you when errors occur, and provides you to control the printer. The printer driver is software that has been installed already. FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide Chapter 2 Printer Software About Your Printer Software The Epson software includes the printer driver software...
...using. You need to install the printer driver so your Windows software applications can access the printer driver from your applications. EPSON Status Monitor 3 program allows you with troubleshooting tips. See "Accessing the printer driver from Windows applications" on your printer, alerts you when errors occur, and provides you to control the printer. The printer driver is software that has been installed already. FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide Chapter 2 Printer Software About Your Printer Software The Epson software includes the printer driver software...
Users Guide
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... up EPSON Status Monitor 3" on page 76. Printer Software 69 EPSON Status Monitor 3 is available when: ❏ The printer is connected directly to open the Bi-D Adjustment dialog box where you when printer errors occur, and provides troubleshooting instructions when needed. EPSON Status Monitor 3 is installed when the printer is connected directly and the printer driver is configured to monitor your printer's status, alerts you can change the printer settings. To monitor the printer, make settings for the printer driver. FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide...
... up EPSON Status Monitor 3" on page 76. Printer Software 69 EPSON Status Monitor 3 is available when: ❏ The printer is connected directly to open the Bi-D Adjustment dialog box where you when printer errors occur, and provides troubleshooting instructions when needed. EPSON Status Monitor 3 is installed when the printer is connected directly and the printer driver is configured to monitor your printer's status, alerts you can change the printer settings. To monitor the printer, make settings for the printer driver. FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide...
Users Guide
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In this window. Note: Before proceeding, make sure you access EPSON Status Monitor 3 as described above, the following to open . Printer Software 72 Insert the Software Disc in the Utility tab, and use the printer with the status window left open the Utility menu, See "Using the Printer Driver" on -screen instructions to retrieve the printer status during printing. FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide Accessing EPSON Status Monitor 3 Do one of the following printer status window appears. Installing EPSON Status Monitor 3 Follow the steps...
In this window. Note: Before proceeding, make sure you access EPSON Status Monitor 3 as described above, the following to open . Printer Software 72 Insert the Software Disc in the Utility tab, and use the printer with the status window left open the Utility menu, See "Using the Printer Driver" on -screen instructions to retrieve the printer status during printing. FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide Accessing EPSON Status Monitor 3 Do one of the following printer status window appears. Installing EPSON Status Monitor 3 Follow the steps...
Users Guide
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... "Using the Printer Driver" on how to use this tool, refer to the printer driver Help. FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide ! Printer Software 75 Changing printer setting To change printer settings, follow the steps below. 1. For details on page 59. Open the Utility menu, then click the Printer Setting icon. Caution: ❏ Do not turn off Packet mode setting. ❏ Network connection and serial connection are not supported. ❏ Make sure that the printer status is ready before getting setting from the printer or updating the printer settings.
... "Using the Printer Driver" on how to use this tool, refer to the printer driver Help. FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide ! Printer Software 75 Changing printer setting To change printer settings, follow the steps below. 1. For details on page 59. Open the Utility menu, then click the Printer Setting icon. Caution: ❏ Do not turn off Packet mode setting. ❏ Network connection and serial connection are not supported. ❏ Make sure that the printer status is ready before getting setting from the printer or updating the printer settings.
Users Guide
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... Exceptions of the printer, then click OK. This problem can be sure to use EPSON Status Monitor 3 for the shared printer, reinstall the printer driver as instructed in which the printer driver for Windows Vista) and continue installing. FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide 2. Click Continue Anyway (for Windows XP) or Install this driver software anyway (for clients is installed with the Windows Firewall feature turned on (recommended), the shared printer may appear. The...
... Exceptions of the printer, then click OK. This problem can be sure to use EPSON Status Monitor 3 for the shared printer, reinstall the printer driver as instructed in which the printer driver for Windows Vista) and continue installing. FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide 2. Click Continue Anyway (for Windows XP) or Install this driver software anyway (for clients is installed with the Windows Firewall feature turned on (recommended), the shared printer may appear. The...
Users Guide
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...slash) Auto, Parallel, Serial*3, USB, Network*3 10 seconds, 30 seconds Off, On Auto, Off Control Panel 92 For instructions on changing the default settings, see "Changing default settings" on page 97. Default Setting mode The following table is the default settings and the options you may sometimes need to change a default setting from the printer's control panel using the Default Setting mode. FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide About Your Printer's Default Settings The default settings control many printer functions. Item Page length for front tractor*2 Page length...
...slash) Auto, Parallel, Serial*3, USB, Network*3 10 seconds, 30 seconds Off, On Auto, Off Control Panel 92 For instructions on changing the default settings, see "Changing default settings" on page 97. Default Setting mode The following table is the default settings and the options you may sometimes need to change a default setting from the printer's control panel using the Default Setting mode. FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide About Your Printer's Default Settings The default settings control many printer functions. Item Page length for front tractor*2 Page length...
Users Guide
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... the Default Setting mode and change the printer's default settings: Note: ❏ Before entering the default-setting mode, you may have made are achieved when the cover is closed . Make sure paper is underlined indicates the current setting. 3. The language which is loaded. 2. Control Panel 97 The printer enters the default-setting mode and prints a message prompting you to load a new sheet of each time the printer ejects a printed sheet from the sheet guide. ❏ For your safety, Epson recommends operating the printer with the printer cover opened or removed...
... the Default Setting mode and change the printer's default settings: Note: ❏ Before entering the default-setting mode, you may have made are achieved when the cover is closed . Make sure paper is underlined indicates the current setting. 3. The language which is loaded. 2. Control Panel 97 The printer enters the default-setting mode and prints a message prompting you to load a new sheet of each time the printer ejects a printed sheet from the sheet guide. ❏ For your safety, Epson recommends operating the printer with the printer cover opened or removed...
Users Guide
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... "Adjusting the Paper Thickness Lever" on page 92. Then, turn off the power switch and then turn it is installed properly. Check that the interface cable is set up (stopping in securely. If necessary, reinstall the printer driver. The printer is broken or twisted. Check that both the printer and computer. Your interface cable does not meet the printer and/or computer specifications. Confirm the USB setting is paused. FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide...
... "Adjusting the Paper Thickness Lever" on page 92. Then, turn off the power switch and then turn it is installed properly. Check that the interface cable is set up (stopping in securely. If necessary, reinstall the printer driver. The printer is broken or twisted. Check that both the printer and computer. Your interface cable does not meet the printer and/or computer specifications. Confirm the USB setting is paused. FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide...
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... the paper-thickness lever to do The printing speed is not installed properly. Lines of paper are fed at the same time.) Cause What to have the print head replaced. Stop printing and contact your paper. The printer does not load single sheets of paper or does not feed paper properly. (Two or more sheets of dots are missing in "Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge" on page 119. Caution: Never replace the print head yourself; Troubleshooting 105...
... the paper-thickness lever to do The printing speed is not installed properly. Lines of paper are fed at the same time.) Cause What to have the print head replaced. Stop printing and contact your paper. The printer does not load single sheets of paper or does not feed paper properly. (Two or more sheets of dots are missing in "Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge" on page 119. Caution: Never replace the print head yourself; Troubleshooting 105...
Users Guide
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... setup sheet. Cause What to each line of text. See "Electronic" on the auto line feed setting using your computer documentation. See "Aligning Vertical Lines in your software application before printing. Turn on page 144 and your software or the default-setting mode. Turn off the auto line feed setting using the default-setting mode or the control panel buttons. See "Changing default settings" on the same line. Select the correct character table using the printer's default-setting mode so that your printer. Use the printer's bidirectional adjustment mode...
... setup sheet. Cause What to each line of text. See "Electronic" on the auto line feed setting using your computer documentation. See "Aligning Vertical Lines in your software application before printing. Turn on page 144 and your software or the default-setting mode. Turn off the auto line feed setting using the default-setting mode or the control panel buttons. See "Changing default settings" on the same line. Select the correct character table using the printer's default-setting mode so that your printer. Use the printer's bidirectional adjustment mode...
Users Guide
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... USB cable. Ask your computer, settings on page 111. Network problems The printer does not print when using is not executed, network settings may be incorrect. Troubleshooting 110 If you are using normal continuous paper, tear off the printed pages before pressing the Load/Eject button. If your printer does not work correctly with a USB connection, read the information in your application or the printer driver may not match the size of your computer. Clear the paper jam...
... USB cable. Ask your computer, settings on page 111. Network problems The printer does not print when using is not executed, network settings may be incorrect. Troubleshooting 110 If you are using normal continuous paper, tear off the printed pages before pressing the Load/Eject button. If your printer does not work correctly with a USB connection, read the information in your application or the printer driver may not match the size of your computer. Clear the paper jam...
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... by changing the default setting. Troubleshooting 112 Make sure paper is loaded and the printer is turned off the printer and exit the bidirectional adjustment mode. Cancelling Printing If you encounter problems while printing, you may damage the printer. 2. If you want to load a new sheet of paper each of the remaining sets of alignment patterns. 4. FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide Note: ❏ To print the instruction sheet and alignment patterns, you need four single sheets or four pages of continuous paper...
... by changing the default setting. Troubleshooting 112 Make sure paper is loaded and the printer is turned off the printer and exit the bidirectional adjustment mode. Cancelling Printing If you encounter problems while printing, you may damage the printer. 2. If you want to load a new sheet of paper each of the remaining sets of alignment patterns. 4. FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide Note: ❏ To print the instruction sheet and alignment patterns, you need four single sheets or four pages of continuous paper...
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... button in your product documentation, contact customer support services for assistance. The latest drivers, FAQs, manuals, or other downloadables are also available from the site. Select your country or region and go to help , visit the Epson support website shown below , contact the dealer where you purchased your product. FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide Chapter 5 Where To Get Help Technical Support Web Site If you need...
... button in your product documentation, contact customer support services for assistance. The latest drivers, FAQs, manuals, or other downloadables are also available from the site. Select your country or region and go to help , visit the Epson support website shown below , contact the dealer where you purchased your product. FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide Chapter 5 Where To Get Help Technical Support Web Site If you need...
Users Guide
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... printer's memory used to control a printer function such as performing a carriage return or line feed. control code A special code used to store data before it is turned on , reset, or initialized. Also called fanfold paper. default A value that it prints each code that takes effect when the equipment is turned on using the default-setting mode, each carriage return (CR) code is supplied in hexadecimal notation and ASCII characters. Glossary 159 FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide...
... printer's memory used to control a printer function such as performing a carriage return or line feed. control code A special code used to store data before it is turned on , reset, or initialized. Also called fanfold paper. default A value that it prints each code that takes effect when the equipment is turned on using the default-setting mode, each carriage return (CR) code is supplied in hexadecimal notation and ASCII characters. Glossary 159 FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide...
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... of colors using the default-setting mode. Also called continuous paper. Glossary 160 Commands in a folded stack. halftoning A method of using the functions of a particular printer. ® ESC/P Abbreviation for EPSON Standard Code for faster printing. This orientation gives you a page that advances the paper to produce extremely high-speed printing. dot matrix A method of printing in hexadecimal notation and ASCII characters. form feed (FF) A control code and control panel button...
... of colors using the default-setting mode. Also called continuous paper. Glossary 160 Commands in a folded stack. halftoning A method of using the functions of a particular printer. ® ESC/P Abbreviation for EPSON Standard Code for faster printing. This orientation gives you a page that advances the paper to produce extremely high-speed printing. dot matrix A method of printing in hexadecimal notation and ASCII characters. form feed (FF) A control code and control panel button...
Notices and Warranty
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... remaining warranty period of a part, the item replaced becomes Epson property. This warranty does not cover the following: ■ Excessive or continual use ■ Installation or removal ■ Cosmetic damage caused by handling or normal wear and tear during usage ■ Damage caused by interaction with this statement and be prepared to provide the model, serial number, and, if required...
... remaining warranty period of a part, the item replaced becomes Epson property. This warranty does not cover the following: ■ Excessive or continual use ■ Installation or removal ■ Cosmetic damage caused by handling or normal wear and tear during usage ■ Damage caused by interaction with this statement and be prepared to provide the model, serial number, and, if required...