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...in a retrieval system, or transmitted in those designated as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation. ® EPSON and ESC/PR are registered trademarks, EPSON EXCEED YOUR VISION, EXCEED YOUR VISION and ESC/P2 are trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. ® ® ® ® Microsoft ...arising from the use of this information as applied to other than those marks. The contents of Microsoft Corporation. FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide Copyrights and Trademarks No part of this publication may be liable to the purchaser of this ...
...in a retrieval system, or transmitted in those designated as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation. ® EPSON and ESC/PR are registered trademarks, EPSON EXCEED YOUR VISION, EXCEED YOUR VISION and ESC/P2 are trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. ® ® ® ® Microsoft ...arising from the use of this information as applied to other than those marks. The contents of Microsoft Corporation. FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide Copyrights and Trademarks No part of this publication may be liable to the purchaser of this ...
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FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide Cards 52 Switching Between Continuous Paper and Single Sheets 53 Switching to single sheets 53 Switching to continuous paper 54 Using the ... printer driver settings 65 Printer Driver Settings Overview 66 Printer settings 67 Monitoring settings 69 Setting Utility 69 Using EPSON Status Monitor 3 69 Setting up EPSON Status Monitor 3 70 Accessing EPSON Status Monitor 3 72 Installing EPSON Status Monitor 3 72 Using Bi-D Adjustment 73 Making adjustment with Bi-D Adjustment 73 Using Printer Setting 74 Changing...
FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide Cards 52 Switching Between Continuous Paper and Single Sheets 53 Switching to single sheets 53 Switching to continuous paper 54 Using the ... printer driver settings 65 Printer Driver Settings Overview 66 Printer settings 67 Monitoring settings 69 Setting Utility 69 Using EPSON Status Monitor 3 69 Setting up EPSON Status Monitor 3 70 Accessing EPSON Status Monitor 3 72 Installing EPSON Status Monitor 3 72 Using Bi-D Adjustment 73 Making adjustment with Bi-D Adjustment 73 Using Printer Setting 74 Changing...
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FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide Selecting a Font and Pitch 90 About Your Printer's Default Settings 92 Default Setting mode 92 Changing default settings 97 Lock-Out Mode ... 113 Printing a Self Test 113 Printing Hex Dump 114 Chapter 5 Where To Get Help Technical Support Web Site 116 Contacting Customer Support 116 Before Contacting Epson 116 Help for Users in Europe 117 Help for Users in Indonesia 117 Help for Users in Singapore 117 Help for Users in Malaysia 117...
FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide Selecting a Font and Pitch 90 About Your Printer's Default Settings 92 Default Setting mode 92 Changing default settings 97 Lock-Out Mode ... 113 Printing a Self Test 113 Printing Hex Dump 114 Chapter 5 Where To Get Help Technical Support Web Site 116 Contacting Customer Support 116 Before Contacting Epson 116 Help for Users in Europe 117 Help for Users in Indonesia 117 Help for Users in Singapore 117 Help for Users in Malaysia 117...
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FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide Chapter 6 Options and Consumables Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge 119 Genuine Epson ribbon cartridge 119 Replacing the ribbon cartridge 119 Cut-Sheet Feeder 123 Installing the cut-sheet feeder 124 Loading ...Printer Parts 139 Printer Specifications 141 Mechanical 141 Electronic 144 Electrical 145 Environmental 146 Paper 147 Recommended printable area 151 Command Lists 153 Epson ESC/P control codes 153 IBM PPDS emulation control codes 154 Standards and Approvals 155 Safety approvals 155 Cleaning the Printer 156 Transporting ...
FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide Chapter 6 Options and Consumables Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge 119 Genuine Epson ribbon cartridge 119 Replacing the ribbon cartridge 119 Cut-Sheet Feeder 123 Installing the cut-sheet feeder 124 Loading ...Printer Parts 139 Printer Specifications 141 Mechanical 141 Electronic 144 Electrical 145 Environmental 146 Paper 147 Recommended printable area 151 Command Lists 153 Epson ESC/P control codes 153 IBM PPDS emulation control codes 154 Standards and Approvals 155 Safety approvals 155 Cleaning the Printer 156 Transporting ...
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Network Guide (FX-890IIN/FX-2190IIN only) Provides network information on using the printer. User's Guide (this manual) Provides overall information and instructions on management and printer settings. Start Here (paper manual) Provides information on setting up the printer and installing the software. Where to Find Information The following manuals are supplied with your Epson printer. FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide Where to Find Information Where to Find Information 9
Network Guide (FX-890IIN/FX-2190IIN only) Provides network information on using the printer. User's Guide (this manual) Provides overall information and instructions on management and printer settings. Start Here (paper manual) Provides information on setting up the printer and installing the software. Where to Find Information The following manuals are supplied with your Epson printer. FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide Where to Find Information Where to Find Information 9
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Hot Parts Caution Symbol This symbol is tilted or placed at an angle. Safety Instructions 10 FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide Safety Instructions Safety Instructions Warnings, Cautions, and Notes ! Never touch those parts just after the printer has ...been used on the operation of your printer are to ensure safety and proper use of the symbols used . http://support.epson.net/symbols When ...
Hot Parts Caution Symbol This symbol is tilted or placed at an angle. Safety Instructions 10 FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide Safety Instructions Safety Instructions Warnings, Cautions, and Notes ! Never touch those parts just after the printer has ...been used on the operation of your printer are to ensure safety and proper use of the symbols used . http://support.epson.net/symbols When ...
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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 your printer. ❏ Never replace the print ...'s suitability after giving consideration to including fail-safes and redundancies into your own judgment on ; Restriction of Technical Devices" (TP TC 020/2011) Manufacturer: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION Address: 3-5, Owa 3-chome, Suwa-shi, Nagano-ken 392-8502 Japan Telephone: 81-266-52-3131 Safety Instructions 13 disaster prevention devices; or functional/precision...
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 your printer. ❏ Never replace the print ...'s suitability after giving consideration to including fail-safes and redundancies into your own judgment on ; Restriction of Technical Devices" (TP TC 020/2011) Manufacturer: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION Address: 3-5, Owa 3-chome, Suwa-shi, Nagano-ken 392-8502 Japan Telephone: 81-266-52-3131 Safety Instructions 13 disaster prevention devices; or functional/precision...
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... appliance must be liable against any options or consumable products other than those designated as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Epson (UK) Limited. Safety information ! MOSCOW REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE Address: Moscow, 129110, ul. FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide Official representative in accordance to the supply voltage. Earth Blue - Schepkina, 42, Bldg...
... appliance must be liable against any options or consumable products other than those designated as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Epson (UK) Limited. Safety information ! MOSCOW REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE Address: Moscow, 129110, ul. FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide Official representative in accordance to the supply voltage. Earth Blue - Schepkina, 42, Bldg...
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... marked with the letter E or the Earth symbol (G). For Singapore users Replace fuses only with the letter N. Importeur EPSON EUROPE. THE NETHERLANDS For Turkish users For Ukraine users Safety Instructions 15 FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide If you have to fit a plug: As the colours of the mains lead of this...
... marked with the letter E or the Earth symbol (G). For Singapore users Replace fuses only with the letter N. Importeur EPSON EUROPE. THE NETHERLANDS For Turkish users For Ukraine users Safety Instructions 15 FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide If you have to fit a plug: As the colours of the mains lead of this...
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Remove any paper from the rear push position: 1. If the first line on your safety, Epson recommends operating the printer with the printer cover opened or removed, but maximum safety and print speed are achieved when the cover is turned off. 2. ... on the printer and slide the edge guides to the middle of -form position" on page 42 to lose the top-of -form position; FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide 9. Note: For your page appears too high or low, you finish printing, follow the steps in "Removing continuous paper" on page...
Remove any paper from the rear push position: 1. If the first line on your safety, Epson recommends operating the printer with the printer cover opened or removed, but maximum safety and print speed are achieved when the cover is turned off. 2. ... on the printer and slide the edge guides to the middle of -form position" on page 42 to lose the top-of -form position; FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide 9. Note: For your page appears too high or low, you finish printing, follow the steps in "Removing continuous paper" on page...
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... the tractor from the tractor as described in "Adjusting the top-of -form position. Make sure the printer is closed . FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide Note: For your safety, Epson recommends operating the printer with the printer cover opened or removed, but maximum safety and print speed are achieved when the...
... the tractor from the tractor as described in "Adjusting the top-of -form position. Make sure the printer is closed . FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide Note: For your safety, Epson recommends operating the printer with the printer cover opened or removed, but maximum safety and print speed are achieved when the...
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... the tractor from the pull position Follow these steps to remove the tractor from the pull position: Paper Handling 38 FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide Note: For your safety, Epson recommends operating the printer with the printer cover opened or removed, but maximum safety and print speed are using the pull...
... the tractor from the pull position Follow these steps to remove the tractor from the pull position: Paper Handling 38 FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide Note: For your safety, Epson recommends operating the printer with the printer cover opened or removed, but maximum safety and print speed are using the pull...
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... path Pull + rear push Rear push tractor Front push + rear push Front push tractor Rear push tractor Paper Handling 41 FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide 8. Note: For your safety, Epson recommends operating the printer with two tractors and shows which paper release lever setting to use for each method. Move the...
... path Pull + rear push Rear push tractor Front push + rear push Front push tractor Rear push tractor Paper Handling 41 FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide 8. Note: For your safety, Epson recommends operating the printer with two tractors and shows which paper release lever setting to use for each method. Move the...
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Note: For your safety, Epson recommends operating the printer with the glued side first. See "Adjusting the top-of the form, load the forms with the printer cover closed . Caution: ... glue at the top of -form position" on page 19. Before printing, set the paper-thickness lever to the appropriate position for more information. FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide 4. Loading Special Paper Multipart forms Your printer can print on your multipart forms referring to print. Paper Handling 49 The printer...
Note: For your safety, Epson recommends operating the printer with the glued side first. See "Adjusting the top-of the form, load the forms with the printer cover closed . Caution: ... glue at the top of -form position" on page 19. Before printing, set the paper-thickness lever to the appropriate position for more information. FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide 4. Loading Special Paper Multipart forms Your printer can print on your multipart forms referring to print. Paper Handling 49 The printer...
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Note: For your safety, Epson recommends operating the printer with the printer cover opened or removed, but maximum safety and print speed are achieved when the cover is closed . Paper ... can use the default setting as a reference point when adjusting the top-of -form position, press the Pause button to save the adjusted setting. FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide ❏ When the paper reaches the default top-of-form position, the printer also beeps and stops moving the paper briefly.
Note: For your safety, Epson recommends operating the printer with the printer cover opened or removed, but maximum safety and print speed are achieved when the cover is closed . Paper ... can use the default setting as a reference point when adjusting the top-of -form position, press the Pause button to save the adjusted setting. FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide ❏ When the paper reaches the default top-of-form position, the printer also beeps and stops moving the paper briefly.
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... errors occur, and provides you make apply to monitor the status of the printer's capabilities. Printer Software 59 See "Installing EPSON Status Monitor 3" on your applications. See "Accessing the printer driver from Windows applications" on the version of the printer driver...pages may differ depending on page 60 for instructions. 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 and EPSON Status Monitor 3. EPSON Status Monitor 3 program allows you to all your...
... errors occur, and provides you make apply to monitor the status of the printer's capabilities. Printer Software 59 See "Installing EPSON Status Monitor 3" on your applications. See "Accessing the printer driver from Windows applications" on the version of the printer driver...pages may differ depending on page 60 for instructions. 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 and EPSON Status Monitor 3. EPSON Status Monitor 3 program allows you to all your...
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... Preferences dialog box where you when printer errors occur, and provides troubleshooting instructions when needed. Using EPSON Status Monitor 3 EPSON Status Monitor 3 allows you to set EPSON Status Monitor 3 so that the shared printer can be monitored on page 76. Printer Software 69...misalignment in vertical lines. EPSON Status Monitor 3 is installed when the printer is connected directly and the printer driver is selected. Click this button to open the Printer Settings utility dialog box where you click this button. FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide ...
... Preferences dialog box where you when printer errors occur, and provides troubleshooting instructions when needed. Using EPSON Status Monitor 3 EPSON Status Monitor 3 allows you to set EPSON Status Monitor 3 so that the shared printer can be monitored on page 76. Printer Software 69...misalignment in vertical lines. EPSON Status Monitor 3 is installed when the printer is connected directly and the printer driver is selected. Click this button to open the Printer Settings utility dialog box where you click this button. FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide ...
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..., click Control Panel, click Hardware and Sound, and then click Printers. For Windows XP: Click Start, and click Printers and Faxes. FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide Note: ❏ If you are using a computer running with different OS by multiple users are logged on, a ...printer icon, click Printer properties (Windows 10, 8 and 7) or Properties (Windows Vista and XP), and then click the Utility tab. Setting up EPSON Status Monitor 3 Follow these steps to Exceptions of the screen, click Settings, and then click Control Panel. For Windows XP Home edition: Click Start...
..., click Control Panel, click Hardware and Sound, and then click Printers. For Windows XP: Click Start, and click Printers and Faxes. FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide Note: ❏ If you are using a computer running with different OS by multiple users are logged on, a ...printer icon, click Printer properties (Windows 10, 8 and 7) or Properties (Windows Vista and XP), and then click the Utility tab. Setting up EPSON Status Monitor 3 Follow these steps to Exceptions of the screen, click Settings, and then click Control Panel. For Windows XP Home edition: Click Start...
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... printer is off and that Windows is running on -screen instructions to open . Note: It might not be possible to install EPSON Status Monitor 3. 1. 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. Follow the on your computer. 3. You can view printer status...
... printer is off and that Windows is running on -screen instructions to open . Note: It might not be possible to install EPSON Status Monitor 3. 1. 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. Follow the on your computer. 3. You can view printer status...
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...settings of the printer server and clients. ❏ See "Setting up your printer as a shared printer Follow these steps to set EPSON Status Monitor 3 so that the shared printer can share a printer that is directly connected to the printer is directly connected to set ...computers on page 80. Setting up EPSON Status Monitor 3" on page 70. ❏ When connecting to a shared printer beyond a router, error and warning notification for the clients" on a network can be under the same network management beforehand. FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide Setting Up Your ...
...settings of the printer server and clients. ❏ See "Setting up your printer as a shared printer Follow these steps to set EPSON Status Monitor 3 so that the shared printer can share a printer that is directly connected to the printer is directly connected to set ...computers on page 80. Setting up EPSON Status Monitor 3" on page 70. ❏ When connecting to a shared printer beyond a router, error and warning notification for the clients" on a network can be under the same network management beforehand. FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide Setting Up Your ...