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...10 Using the Micro Adjust Function EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 11 Loading Special Papers EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 12 Switching Paper Types EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 13 Clearing Paper Jams EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 14 Changing the Default Settings EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 14 Emulating the Okidata Microline 320/321 Turbo EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 15 Locking the Control Panel Buttons EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 16 Aligning Vertical Lines in Your Printout EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 16 Printing a Self Test EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 17 Printing a Hex Dump EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 17 Resetting the Printer EPSON FX-890/FX...
...10 Using the Micro Adjust Function EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 11 Loading Special Papers EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 12 Switching Paper Types EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 13 Clearing Paper Jams EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 14 Changing the Default Settings EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 14 Emulating the Okidata Microline 320/321 Turbo EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 15 Locking the Control Panel Buttons EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 16 Aligning Vertical Lines in Your Printout EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 16 Printing a Self Test EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 17 Printing a Hex Dump EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 17 Resetting the Printer EPSON FX-890/FX...
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... rear push position to improve paper handling and reduce the chance of paper into the printer without reloading. Pull tractor unit (C800201 for FX-890, C800211 for FX-2190) Feeds up to 50 sheets of paper jams. This setup is especially useful 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 below lists the user replaceable parts for the FX...
... rear push position to improve paper handling and reduce the chance of paper into the printer without reloading. Pull tractor unit (C800201 for FX-890, C800211 for FX-2190) Feeds up to 50 sheets of paper jams. This setup is especially useful 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 below lists the user replaceable parts for the FX...
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additional tractor is required Cut-sheet feeders (optional) Roll paper holder (optional) Normal mode: 1/6-inch (4.23 mm) feed, 62 msec; The EPSON interface cards in the table below are also supported on this printer. Optional Interface Cards You can be selected using software commands. 1/6-inch or programmable in USB and parallel interfaces and provide added network compatibility. Card type Serial interface 32 KB intelligent serial interface Coax interface Twinax interface IEEE-1284 parallel interface EpsonNet 10/100 Base TX Internal Print Server Model number C823051 C823071 C823141 ...
additional tractor is required Cut-sheet feeders (optional) Roll paper holder (optional) Normal mode: 1/6-inch (4.23 mm) feed, 62 msec; The EPSON interface cards in the table below are also supported on this printer. Optional Interface Cards You can be selected using software commands. 1/6-inch or programmable in USB and parallel interfaces and provide added network compatibility. Card type Serial interface 32 KB intelligent serial interface Coax interface Twinax interface IEEE-1284 parallel interface EpsonNet 10/100 Base TX Internal Print Server Model number C823051 C823071 C823141 ...
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...the printer clears the buffer and restores its default settings. 3 Pitch button Selects one of the fonts. Loads continuous paper from the tear-off position or when bin 1 of the optional cut-sheet feeder is in the tear-off position to the button tear-off ) Default settings for control panel Lock-out mode Quiet mode Copy mode Default setting, simple mode Okidata ML 320T/321T mode Reset the Driving Line count for three seconds, enters the Micro Adjust mode. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Control Panel Buttons and Lights Button/Light Function 1 Font button Selects one of the pitch...
...the printer clears the buffer and restores its default settings. 3 Pitch button Selects one of the fonts. Loads continuous paper from the tear-off position or when bin 1 of the optional cut-sheet feeder is in the tear-off position to the button tear-off ) Default settings for control panel Lock-out mode Quiet mode Copy mode Default setting, simple mode Okidata ML 320T/321T mode Reset the Driving Line count for three seconds, enters the Micro Adjust mode. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Control Panel Buttons and Lights Button/Light Function 1 Font button Selects one of the pitch...
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.... O Paper Out O Pause O O Tear Off/Bin O O O Font light O O O Pitch light Problem Solution No paper is overheated. See the table below . If paper from the printer's control panel. If it is currently in the printer or select a different paper source; the Pause light goes off the printed page at the perforation; the Paper Out light goes off for the paper source you select. then turn on or flashing, or the printer beeps, use the following table to the desired position. Set...
.... O Paper Out O Pause O O Tear Off/Bin O O O Font light O O O Pitch light Problem Solution No paper is overheated. See the table below . If paper from the printer's control panel. If it is currently in the printer or select a different paper source; the Pause light goes off the printed page at the perforation; the Paper Out light goes off for the paper source you select. then turn on or flashing, or the printer beeps, use the following table to the desired position. Set...
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... paper path; Tractor position front push rear push Description Load paper from the rear slot. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Selecting a Paper Source Paper can be sure to use a printer stand with an opening large enough for the FX-2190) and install it in the pull position, or you can use the front, bottom, or rear paper slot with the pull tractor. If you print on thick paper such as multipart forms, use the tractor in the pull position, you can remove the tractor...
... paper path; Tractor position front push rear push Description Load paper from the rear slot. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Selecting a Paper Source Paper can be sure to use a printer stand with an opening large enough for the FX-2190) and install it in the pull position, or you can use the front, bottom, or rear paper slot with the pull tractor. If you print on thick paper such as multipart forms, use the tractor in the pull position, you can remove the tractor...
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...) 7 parts (original + 6 copies) * Continuous paper with the tractor installed in the front push position or when using . (See the table below . Pull tractor position For loading continuous paper from the top or front slot. You can load paper in the table below .) Lever position Description Single-sheet position For loading single-sheet paper from the tractor installed on top of paper you want to improve print quality. Adjusting the Paper-Thickness Setting First turn off the printer and open the printer cover. Then set...
...) 7 parts (original + 6 copies) * Continuous paper with the tractor installed in the front push position or when using . (See the table below . Pull tractor position For loading continuous paper from the top or front slot. You can load paper in the table below .) Lever position Description Single-sheet position For loading single-sheet paper from the tractor installed on top of paper you want to improve print quality. Adjusting the Paper-Thickness Setting First turn off the printer and open the printer cover. Then set...
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... Micro Adjust mode. 4. The Pause light begins flashing and the printer enters Micro Adjust mode. 3. Press the Pause button to turn off the printer. Make sure the printer is aligned with the Micro Adjust function. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 11 When the paper reaches the default top-of-form position, the printer beeps and stops moving the paper briefly. Press the Pause button to exit Micro Adjust mode. this setting as described below. Load paper. (If the tractor is at the current tear-off position). EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Using...
... Micro Adjust mode. 4. The Pause light begins flashing and the printer enters Micro Adjust mode. 3. Press the Pause button to turn off the printer. Make sure the printer is aligned with the Micro Adjust function. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 11 When the paper reaches the default top-of-form position, the printer beeps and stops moving the paper briefly. Press the Pause button to exit Micro Adjust mode. this setting as described below. Load paper. (If the tractor is at the current tear-off position). EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Using...
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... sheet and jamming the printer, follow these steps to remove continuous paper with labels from the printer: 1. If you must not print past the left edge guide is aligned with the arrow on a shiny backing sheet properly. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Loading Special Papers Follow the guidelines in mind: ❏ It is best to load continuous paper with labels on the rear or front push tractor. ❏ Never feed labels backward using...
... sheet and jamming the printer, follow these steps to remove continuous paper with labels from the printer: 1. If you must not print past the left edge guide is aligned with the arrow on a shiny backing sheet properly. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Loading Special Papers Follow the guidelines in mind: ❏ It is best to load continuous paper with labels on the rear or front push tractor. ❏ Never feed labels backward using...
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... continuous labels are loaded in the printer, remove them before switching to the upright position. 4. Reverse feeding several times until the left Tear Off/Bin light is on single sheets. Move the paper guide to single-sheet printing. Load single sheets. Note: To switch from a push tractor to eject it . 3. Your printer loads the continuous paper automatically when you are using the optional high-capacity cut -sheet feeder). EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Postcards You can feed postcards one at...
... continuous labels are loaded in the printer, remove them before switching to the upright position. 4. Reverse feeding several times until the left Tear Off/Bin light is on single sheets. Move the paper guide to single-sheet printing. Load single sheets. Note: To switch from a push tractor to eject it . 3. Your printer loads the continuous paper automatically when you are using the optional high-capacity cut -sheet feeder). EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Postcards You can feed postcards one at...
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... the printer's control panel using the Remote Configuration Manager, see the PDF manual on using the default-setting mode. If continuous paper is off . There are two ways to clear paper jams only when the printer is stuck where the printer ejects it, gently pull the paper out of -form or tear-off Auto line feed Print direction Software I/F (interface) mode Auto I/F (interface) wait time Parallel I/F bidirectional mode Packet mode 0 slash Buzzer Auto CR (available in IBM PPDS emulation mode) IBM character table* Page length for front tractor Page length for rear tractor Character table...
... the printer's control panel using the Remote Configuration Manager, see the PDF manual on using the default-setting mode. If continuous paper is off . There are two ways to clear paper jams only when the printer is stuck where the printer ejects it, gently pull the paper out of -form or tear-off Auto line feed Print direction Software I/F (interface) mode Auto I/F (interface) wait time Parallel I/F bidirectional mode Packet mode 0 slash Buzzer Auto CR (available in IBM PPDS emulation mode) IBM character table* Page length for front tractor Page length for rear tractor Character table...
Product Information Guide
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... you want to print the default-setting mode instructions (three pages) in Okidata mode. If you make settings. The printer beeps once to load a new sheet of continuous paper that came with Okidata Microline 320/321 Turbo factory settings. You'll need to indicate it with your FX-890 or FX-2190 work like the Okidata® Microline® 320 Turbo or 321 Turbo. Feature Software emulation Auto tear off . It remains in Okidata mode until the Font lights show how the control panel lights help you...
... you want to print the default-setting mode instructions (three pages) in Okidata mode. If you make settings. The printer beeps once to load a new sheet of continuous paper that came with Okidata Microline 320/321 Turbo factory settings. You'll need to indicate it with your FX-890 or FX-2190 work like the Okidata® Microline® 320 Turbo or 321 Turbo. Feature Software emulation Auto tear off . It remains in Okidata mode until the Font lights show how the control panel lights help you...
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... setting mode and prints the instructions. (You'll need to indicate that Lock-out mode has been turned on the printer while holding down the Pause button, turn on the control panel using Lock-out mode. Follow these steps to turn on (as desired. 4. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 When Lock-out mode is on, the Pause and Paper Out lights flash three times when any locked button is on the printer. Changing the Lock-out Mode Settings You can use single sheets...
... setting mode and prints the instructions. (You'll need to indicate that Lock-out mode has been turned on the printer while holding down the Pause button, turn on the control panel using Lock-out mode. Follow these steps to turn on (as desired. 4. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 When Lock-out mode is on, the Pause and Paper Out lights flash three times when any locked button is on the printer. Changing the Lock-out Mode Settings You can use single sheets...
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... comparing the characters printed in the right column as control codes, are represented by dots. 4. Either self test can check the codes the printer is turned off . 2. Nonprintable codes, such as ASCII characters. Make sure paper is loaded and the printer is receiving. Resetting the Printer To reset the printer's EEPROM, hold down the Load/Eject button while you determine the source of your printing problem; EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Printing a Self Test Running the printer's self test helps you determine whether the printer or the...
... comparing the characters printed in the right column as control codes, are represented by dots. 4. Either self test can check the codes the printer is turned off . 2. Nonprintable codes, such as ASCII characters. Make sure paper is loaded and the printer is receiving. Resetting the Printer To reset the printer's EEPROM, hold down the Load/Eject button while you determine the source of your printing problem; EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Printing a Self Test Running the printer's self test helps you determine whether the printer or the...
User Manual
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Using the Control Panel Buttons and Lights 35 Selecting a Font and Pitch 37 Changing the Printer's Default Settings 38 Default-setting mode 39 Emulating the Okidata Microline 320/321 Turbo 40 Troubleshooting Using the Error Indicators 41 Clearing Paper Jams 42 Printing a Self Test 43 Where To Get Help 44 Product Information Safety Instructions 45 Hot Parts Caution Symbol 45 Important Safety Instructions 45 ENERGY STAR Compliance 46 FCC Compliance Statement for United States Users 46 WARNING 47 For Canadian users 47 EPSON AMERICA, INC., LIMITED WARRANTY 47 4
Using the Control Panel Buttons and Lights 35 Selecting a Font and Pitch 37 Changing the Printer's Default Settings 38 Default-setting mode 39 Emulating the Okidata Microline 320/321 Turbo 40 Troubleshooting Using the Error Indicators 41 Clearing Paper Jams 42 Printing a Self Test 43 Where To Get Help 44 Product Information Safety Instructions 45 Hot Parts Caution Symbol 45 Important Safety Instructions 45 ENERGY STAR Compliance 46 FCC Compliance Statement for United States Users 46 WARNING 47 For Canadian users 47 EPSON AMERICA, INC., LIMITED WARRANTY 47 4
User Manual
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... Turbo You can make your FX-890/FX-2190, make sure the printer is turned off wait time Bottom margin Line spacing (lines per inch) Paper out override Printer settings in Okidata mode IBM PPDS, EPSON ESC/P, Oki ML 320T 0.5 second, 1 second, 2 seconds, Others 4.2 mm, 20 mm, 22 mm, 24 mm, Others 6 LPI, 8 LPI Off (No), On (Yes) Note: The FX-890 and FX-2190 do not support the USB interface in Okidata mode. To do not install the Windows driver...
... Turbo You can make your FX-890/FX-2190, make sure the printer is turned off wait time Bottom margin Line spacing (lines per inch) Paper out override Printer settings in Okidata mode IBM PPDS, EPSON ESC/P, Oki ML 320T 0.5 second, 1 second, 2 seconds, Others 4.2 mm, 20 mm, 22 mm, 24 mm, Others 6 LPI, 8 LPI Off (No), On (Yes) Note: The FX-890 and FX-2190 do not support the USB interface in Okidata mode. To do not install the Windows driver...
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... width: Paper type Continuous paper (including perforated border) Single sheet FX-890 9.5 inches (241 mm) A4 or letter size FX-2190 14.8 inches (376 mm) A3 landscape 1. Either self test can print the self test using the Draft font, turn off the printer while it is causing the problem. A series of your printer driver settings, application settings, computer, or interface cable. (Be sure to stop the self test, press the Pause button. Note: To temporarily stop printing. To end the self test, press the Pause button to use...
... width: Paper type Continuous paper (including perforated border) Single sheet FX-890 9.5 inches (241 mm) A4 or letter size FX-2190 14.8 inches (376 mm) A3 landscape 1. Either self test can print the self test using the Draft font, turn off the printer while it is causing the problem. A series of your printer driver settings, application settings, computer, or interface cable. (Be sure to stop the self test, press the Pause button. Note: To temporarily stop printing. To end the self test, press the Pause button to use...
Product Brochure
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..., high-value performer, the Epson FX-890 offers the durability and ease of 20,000 POH and a 400 million character print head life User-friendly setup and operation s Facilitates easy printer configuration using a newly designed control panel or its Windows-based Epson Remote Configuration Manager Easy system integration s Provides resident Epson, IBM® and Microline printer languages for increased compatibility s Includes standard Parallel and USB connections, plus an additional slot for optional interface cards Easy-to-install 7.5 million character ribbon cartridge s Ensures...
..., high-value performer, the Epson FX-890 offers the durability and ease of 20,000 POH and a 400 million character print head life User-friendly setup and operation s Facilitates easy printer configuration using a newly designed control panel or its Windows-based Epson Remote Configuration Manager Easy system integration s Provides resident Epson, IBM® and Microline printer languages for increased compatibility s Includes standard Parallel and USB connections, plus an additional slot for optional interface cards Easy-to-install 7.5 million character ribbon cartridge s Ensures...
Product Brochure
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....8 lb Control Panel Functions Font, pitch, pause, tear-off, bin selection, line feed, form feed, load, eject, micro-adjust, top-of Epson America, Inc. 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 plus 5 carbonless copies, 1 + 6 copies with pull tractor, maximum thickness .018" Width Single sheets Continuous Cut-sheet feeder Length Single sheets...
....8 lb Control Panel Functions Font, pitch, pause, tear-off, bin selection, line feed, form feed, load, eject, micro-adjust, top-of Epson America, Inc. 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 plus 5 carbonless copies, 1 + 6 copies with pull tractor, maximum thickness .018" Width Single sheets Continuous Cut-sheet feeder Length Single sheets...
Service Manual
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... printer. "LF / FF" while turning on the printer. Clears the line counter value stored in the EEPROM Switches: Function: "Tear-off / Bin" and "Pause" while turning on the printer. Executes the data dump function. 3. Executes the Bi-D adjustment. FX-1880/880 Service Manual Chapter 1 Product Description 1.2.2.2 Operations at Power-on Pressing the specified switch (switches) while turning on the printer. Self test - Executes the printing NLQ self test printing. Data dump mode Switches : Function: "Load / Eject" and "LF / FF" switches while turning on the printer enables...
... printer. "LF / FF" while turning on the printer. Clears the line counter value stored in the EEPROM Switches: Function: "Tear-off / Bin" and "Pause" while turning on the printer. Executes the data dump function. 3. Executes the Bi-D adjustment. FX-1880/880 Service Manual Chapter 1 Product Description 1.2.2.2 Operations at Power-on Pressing the specified switch (switches) while turning on the printer. Self test - Executes the printing NLQ self test printing. Data dump mode Switches : Function: "Load / Eject" and "LF / FF" switches while turning on the printer enables...
