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... 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 a Font and Pitch EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 8 Selecting a Paper Source EPSON FX-890/FX-2190...
... 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 a Font and Pitch EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 8 Selecting a Paper Source EPSON FX-890/FX-2190...
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...) Use the additional tractor in the pull position along with continuous multi-part forms. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 1 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...
...) Use the additional tractor in the pull position along with continuous multi-part forms. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 1 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...
Product Information Guide
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...FX-890: 80 columns (at 10 cpi) FX-2190: 136 columns (at 12 cpi Bidirectional logic seeking for more information. Check with 8.5-inch roll paper. Printer Specifications Mechanical Printing method Printing speed Printing direction Line spacing Printable columns Resolution Paper feed methods Paper feed speed 9-pin impact dot matrix... supplement your printer. Continuous: 3.1 inches (78 mm)/ second; 2 - EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Roll paper holder (8310) Allows you to use your printer with EPSON for text and graphics printing. Front paper guide (C814021 for FX-890, C814031 for FX-2190) Allows...
...FX-890: 80 columns (at 10 cpi) FX-2190: 136 columns (at 12 cpi Bidirectional logic seeking for more information. Check with 8.5-inch roll paper. Printer Specifications Mechanical Printing method Printing speed Printing direction Line spacing Printable columns Resolution Paper feed methods Paper feed speed 9-pin impact dot matrix... supplement your printer. Continuous: 3.1 inches (78 mm)/ second; 2 - EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Roll paper holder (8310) Allows you to use your printer with EPSON for text and graphics printing. Front paper guide (C814021 for FX-890, C814031 for FX-2190) Allows...
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... (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...-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 Windows 98. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Paper capacity Reliability Acoustic noise Dimensions and weight Ribbon Single-bin cut -sheet feeder up to 150 sheets of 22 lb (82...
... (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...-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 Windows 98. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Paper capacity Reliability Acoustic noise Dimensions and weight Ribbon Single-bin cut -sheet feeder up to 150 sheets of 22 lb (82...
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... 0.14 14 24 52 90 Plain paper and recycled paper FX-2190: 16.5 420 * 7.2 to 8.5 inches (182 to 216 mm) using the optional cut-sheet feeder for FX-890. 7.2 to 16.5 inches (182 to 420 mm) using the optional cut-sheet feeder. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Environmental Temperature Operation (plain 41 ...to 95 °F (5 to 35 °C) paper) Operation 59 to 77 °F (15 to 25 °C) (recycled paper, envelopes, labels or roll paper) Storage -22 to 140 °F (-30 to 60...
... 0.14 14 24 52 90 Plain paper and recycled paper FX-2190: 16.5 420 * 7.2 to 8.5 inches (182 to 216 mm) using the optional cut-sheet feeder for FX-890. 7.2 to 16.5 inches (182 to 420 mm) using the optional cut-sheet feeder. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Environmental Temperature Operation (plain 41 ...to 95 °F (5 to 35 °C) paper) Operation 59 to 77 °F (15 to 25 °C) (recycled paper, envelopes, labels or roll paper) Storage -22 to 140 °F (-30 to 60...
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...: 16.0 406.4 4.0 101.6 22.0 558.8 0.0028 0.07 0.0035 0.09 0.0063 0.16 0.0075 0.19 17 64 Plain paper A 2.5 inches (63.5 mm) minimum B 15/16 inch (23.8 mm) minimum C Corner radius = 0.1 inch (2.5 mm) minimum EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Envelopes (rear entry only): Envelope size (No. 6) Envelope size (No. 10) Total thickness (inch) (mm) Weight (lb) (g/m²...
...: 16.0 406.4 4.0 101.6 22.0 558.8 0.0028 0.07 0.0035 0.09 0.0063 0.16 0.0075 0.19 17 64 Plain paper A 2.5 inches (63.5 mm) minimum B 15/16 inch (23.8 mm) minimum C Corner radius = 0.1 inch (2.5 mm) minimum EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Envelopes (rear entry only): Envelope size (No. 6) Envelope size (No. 10) Total thickness (inch) (mm) Weight (lb) (g/m²...
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...C108.8 class B EN 55022 (CISPR pub. 22) class B AS/NZS 3548 class B 6 - EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Printable Area Single sheets Envelopes A The minimum top and bottom margins are 0.17 inch (4.2 mm). Continuous paper A The minimum top and bottom margins above and below the perforation are 0.17 inch (4.2 mm...). FX-2190: The minimum left and right margins are 0.51 inch (13 mm). B The minimum left and right margins are 0.12 inch (3 mm). EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 The...
...C108.8 class B EN 55022 (CISPR pub. 22) class B AS/NZS 3548 class B 6 - EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Printable Area Single sheets Envelopes A The minimum top and bottom margins are 0.17 inch (4.2 mm). Continuous paper A The minimum top and bottom margins above and below the perforation are 0.17 inch (4.2 mm...). FX-2190: The minimum left and right margins are 0.51 inch (13 mm). B The minimum left and right margins are 0.12 inch (3 mm). EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 The...
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...Off/Bin Feeds continuous paper forward to the button tear-off position to adjust the top-of the fonts. See the Reference Guide for ribbon change timing Program reload mode 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 7 Feeds continuous paper backward from the standby... position. Tear Off/Bin lights Both flash when continuous paper is not loaded correctly. Lock function When Lock-out mode is on page 14. 6 Set In default setting mode, you turn on the right, hold down . 10 Pause light On when the printer...
...Off/Bin Feeds continuous paper forward to the button tear-off position to adjust the top-of the fonts. See the Reference Guide for ribbon change timing Program reload mode 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 7 Feeds continuous paper backward from the standby... position. Tear Off/Bin lights Both flash when continuous paper is not loaded correctly. Lock function When Lock-out mode is on page 14. 6 Set In default setting mode, you turn on the right, hold down . 10 Pause light On when the printer...
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...cpi 17 cpi 20 cpi PS O=On, N=Off 8 - EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Error Indicators If the printer stops working and one of paper is not loaded correctly. the Paper Out light goes off and the printer starts printing. The paper release lever is , press the Pause button to the standby ...a font and make from the printer's control panel. Continuous paper is currently in different pitches) with the buttons on , O = flashing ••• = three beeps five beeps Selecting a Font and Pitch Usually, you want to eject the sheet. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Remove your application ...
...cpi 17 cpi 20 cpi PS O=On, N=Off 8 - EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Error Indicators If the printer stops working and one of paper is not loaded correctly. the Paper Out light goes off and the printer starts printing. The paper release lever is , press the Pause button to the standby ...a font and make from the printer's control panel. Continuous paper is currently in different pitches) with the buttons on , O = flashing ••• = three beeps five beeps Selecting a Font and Pitch Usually, you want to eject the sheet. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Remove your application ...
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... backing sheets inside the printer and cause a paper jam. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 9 If you print on thick paper, such as multipart forms, use the front paper slot because this paper path is nearly straight. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Selecting a Paper Source Paper can purchase the optional pull tractor unit (C800201 for the FX-890 or C800211 for the paper to use a printer stand with labels...
... backing sheets inside the printer and cause a paper jam. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 9 If you print on thick paper, such as multipart forms, use the front paper slot because this paper path is nearly straight. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Selecting a Paper Source Paper can purchase the optional pull tractor unit (C800201 for the FX-890 or C800211 for the paper to use a printer stand with labels...
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... one position lower to improve print quality. Adjusting the Paper-Thickness Setting First turn off the printer and open the printer cover. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Setting the Paper Release Lever Set the paper release lever to indicate the paper source you are using. (See the table below . You can load paper in combination. Pull tractor position For loading continuous...
... one position lower to improve print quality. Adjusting the Paper-Thickness Setting First turn off the printer and open the printer cover. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Setting the Paper Release Lever Set the paper release lever to indicate the paper source you are using. (See the table below . You can load paper in combination. Pull tractor position For loading continuous...
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... printing. Press the Pause button to adjust the tear-off the printer. If you turn off position. When the paper reaches the default top-of -form position up the printer cover so you to lose the tear-off position; Tear off position. 4. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Using the Micro Adjust Function The Micro Adjust function allows...
... printing. Press the Pause button to adjust the tear-off the printer. If you turn off position. When the paper reaches the default top-of -form position up the printer cover so you to lose the tear-off position; Tear off position. 4. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Using the Micro Adjust Function The Micro Adjust function allows...
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... To prevent labels from peeling off their backing sheets inside the printer and cause a paper jam. ❏ Do not load paper that for ordinary continuous paper, except you resume printing. ❏ Do not load continuous paper with labels from the rear paper slot. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Loading Special Papers Follow the guidelines in mind: ❏ It is best to...
... To prevent labels from peeling off their backing sheets inside the printer and cause a paper jam. ❏ Do not load paper that for ordinary continuous paper, except you resume printing. ❏ Do not load continuous paper with labels from the rear paper slot. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Loading Special Papers Follow the guidelines in mind: ❏ It is best to...
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...pages remain in the pull position, remove any continuous paper from a push tractor to remove the front sheet guide. 1. this may cause a paper jam. 2. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Postcards You can feed postcards one at a time may damage the printer or cause it before switching to the front or rear... push position, depending on continuous paper from it to the upright position. 4. When you...
...pages remain in the pull position, remove any continuous paper from a push tractor to remove the front sheet guide. 1. this may cause a paper jam. 2. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Postcards You can feed postcards one at a time may damage the printer or cause it before switching to the front or rear... push position, depending on continuous paper from it to the upright position. 4. When you...
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...fresh supply at the perforation nearest the paper entry slot. 3. Close the printer cover and turn on using the default-setting mode. To use the control panel, see the Reference Guide. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Clearing Paper Jams Follow these steps to change one ...or more information.) ❏ From the printer's control panel using the Remote Configuration Manager, see the PDF manual on...
...fresh supply at the perforation nearest the paper entry slot. 3. Close the printer cover and turn on using the default-setting mode. To use the control panel, see the Reference Guide. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Clearing Paper Jams Follow these steps to change one ...or more information.) ❏ From the printer's control panel using the Remote Configuration Manager, see the PDF manual on...
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...) long and 8.3 inches (210 mm) wide. See page 14. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 15 If you use it 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 ...settings for the printer to FX-890/FX-2190 mode, hold down the Tear Off/Bin and Pause buttons while you need four sheets of A4 or letter size single-sheet paper or four pages of paper each time the printer ejects a printed sheet from the control panel. 4. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Follow the...
...) long and 8.3 inches (210 mm) wide. See page 14. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 15 If you use it 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 ...settings for the printer to FX-890/FX-2190 mode, hold down the Tear Off/Bin and Pause buttons while you need four sheets of A4 or letter size single-sheet paper or four pages of paper each time the printer ejects a printed sheet from the control panel. 4. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Follow the...
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...alignment. You select the best alignment pattern from the paper guide. Follow these steps to indicate that Lock-out mode has been turned on the printer while holding down the LF/FF and Pause buttons. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 The printer beeps twice, indicating that Lock-out mode has ...been turned off . 2. Make sure the printer is turned off . As described in your selection by pressing the Tear Off/Bin button. Turn on . Make sure paper is on Lock-out mode...
...alignment. You select the best alignment pattern from the paper guide. Follow these steps to indicate that Lock-out mode has been turned on the printer while holding down the LF/FF and Pause buttons. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 The printer beeps twice, indicating that Lock-out mode has ...been turned off . 2. Make sure the printer is turned off . As described in your selection by pressing the Tear Off/Bin button. Turn on . Make sure paper is on Lock-out mode...
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... default settings. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 17 Printing a Hex Dump The hex dump feature is a problem with the printout of at least 8.3 inches (210 mm) wide, such as A4 or letter size paper. 1. Caution: Do not turn on the printer. Make sure paper is loaded and the printer is turned off the printer while it is printing...
... default settings. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 17 Printing a Hex Dump The hex dump feature is a problem with the printout of at least 8.3 inches (210 mm) wide, such as A4 or letter size paper. 1. Caution: Do not turn on the printer. Make sure paper is loaded and the printer is turned off the printer while it is printing...
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... box and packing materials, as the case. Remove the paper guide. 4. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Remove the paper guide. Keep the printer cover closed . 7. Caution: Never use a hard or abrasive brush. these chemicals can damage the printer mechanism. Be careful not to clean the printer; Remove any paper in water. then disconnect the interface cable from the electrical...
... box and packing materials, as the case. Remove the paper guide. 4. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Remove the paper guide. Keep the printer cover closed . 7. Caution: Never use a hard or abrasive brush. these chemicals can damage the printer mechanism. Be careful not to clean the printer; Remove any paper in water. then disconnect the interface cable from the electrical...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... Epson Corporation. 1/00 Other trademarks are either 9- These printers have the sturdiest printhead pins which : Hit the paper less hard to make impressions through most multi-part forms Offer finer Letter Quality printing Print from High Speed Draft up to Near Letter Quality Twenty-four-pin impact printers - both in their reliability with LQ FX...
... Epson Corporation. 1/00 Other trademarks are either 9- These printers have the sturdiest printhead pins which : Hit the paper less hard to make impressions through most multi-part forms Offer finer Letter Quality printing Print from High Speed Draft up to Near Letter Quality Twenty-four-pin impact printers - both in their reliability with LQ FX...