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...of any options or any and all rights in any form or by any use with Seiko Epson Corporation's operating and maintenance instructions. Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties ...system, or transmitted in those designated as applied to change without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation. Epson disclaims any consumable products other printers. FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide Copyrights and Trademarks No part of this publication may be trademarks of their respective ...
...of any options or any and all rights in any form or by any use with Seiko Epson Corporation's operating and maintenance instructions. Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties ...system, or transmitted in those designated as applied to change without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation. Epson disclaims any consumable products other printers. FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide Copyrights and Trademarks No part of this publication may be trademarks of their respective ...
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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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User's Guide (this manual) Provides overall information and instructions on setting up the printer and installing the software. Where to Find Information The following manuals are supplied with your Epson printer. Start Here (paper manual) Provides information on using the printer. Network Guide (FX-890IIN/FX-2190IIN only) Provides network information on management and printer settings. FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide Where to Find Information Where to Find Information 9
User's Guide (this manual) Provides overall information and instructions on setting up the printer and installing the software. Where to Find Information The following manuals are supplied with your Epson printer. Start Here (paper manual) Provides information on using the printer. Network Guide (FX-890IIN/FX-2190IIN only) Provides network information on management and printer settings. FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide Where to Find Information Where to Find Information 9
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FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide Safety Instructions Safety Instructions Warnings, Cautions, and Notes ! Cautions must be hot. Never touch those parts just after the printer has been used on your printer are to avoid bodily injury. ! http://support.epson.net/symbols When setting up the printer ❏ Do not place the printer...
FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide Safety Instructions Safety Instructions Warnings, Cautions, and Notes ! Cautions must be hot. Never touch those parts just after the printer has been used on your printer are to avoid bodily injury. ! http://support.epson.net/symbols When setting up the printer ❏ Do not place the printer...
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...various safety devices etc.; with the Technical regulation of Customs Union "About the safety 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 you may result in... it is used the printer, the print head may damage the printer. ❏ Do not turn off the printer while it . 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. ❏ ...
...various safety devices etc.; with the Technical regulation of Customs Union "About the safety 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 you may result in... it is used the printer, the print head may damage the printer. ❏ Do not turn off the printer while it . 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. ❏ ...
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...Country of production: Labeled on the product For United Kingdom users Use of any damages or problems arising from the use of options Epson (UK) Limited shall not be earthed. Live Safety Instructions 14 Safety information ! Warning: This appliance must be liable against any..., ul. Important: The wires in the mains lead fitted to this appliance are coloured in CIS countries: LLC "EPSON CIS" 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 - Refer to the rating plate for...
...Country of production: Labeled on the product For United Kingdom users Use of any damages or problems arising from the use of options Epson (UK) Limited shall not be earthed. Live Safety Instructions 14 Safety information ! Warning: This appliance must be liable against any..., ul. Important: The wires in the mains lead fitted to this appliance are coloured in CIS countries: LLC "EPSON CIS" 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 - Refer to the rating plate for...
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...with the letter L. GPSGV: Der höchste Schalldruckpegel beträgt 70 dB(A) oder weniger gemäss EN ISO 7779. AMSTERDAM. 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 appliance may not match coloured...to the terminal in the plug marked with a fuse of the correct size and rating. For German users Maschinenlärminformations-Verordnung 3. Importeur EPSON EUROPE. B.V. THE NETHERLANDS For Turkish users For Ukraine users Safety Instructions 15 The blue wire must be connected to the terminal in the ...
...with the letter L. GPSGV: Der höchste Schalldruckpegel beträgt 70 dB(A) oder weniger gemäss EN ISO 7779. AMSTERDAM. 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 appliance may not match coloured...to the terminal in the plug marked with a fuse of the correct size and rating. For German users Maschinenlärminformations-Verordnung 3. Importeur EPSON EUROPE. B.V. THE NETHERLANDS For Turkish users For Ukraine users Safety Instructions 15 The blue wire must be connected to the terminal in the ...
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... edge guides to adjust the top-of the sheet guide. 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... paper" on page 56. ! The printer will function with the printer cover closed . 10. Attach the sheet guide and lay it flat on the printer. FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide 9.
... edge guides to adjust the top-of the sheet guide. 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... paper" on page 56. ! The printer will function with the printer cover closed . 10. Attach the sheet guide and lay it flat on the printer. FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide 9.
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... sure the printer is closed . Remove any paper from the front push position: 1. Paper Handling 30 Turn on page 42. 3. 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...
... sure the printer is closed . Remove any paper from the front push position: 1. Paper Handling 30 Turn on page 42. 3. 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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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 tractor; The printer starts ...
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 tractor; The printer starts ...
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...tractor Paper 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. Make sure the sheet guide is closed . The table below summarizes the various methods of feeding continuous paper... . 11. After you set in "Adjusting the top-of the paper. 10. Attach the printer cover. 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 installed ...
...tractor Paper 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. Make sure the sheet guide is closed . The table below summarizes the various methods of feeding continuous paper... . 11. After you set in "Adjusting the top-of the paper. 10. Attach the printer cover. 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 installed ...
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Note: For your safety, Epson recommends operating the printer with the printer cover closed . The printer will function with up to print. If the first printed line on your multipart ... including the original. ! Before printing, set the paper-thickness lever to the appropriate position for more information. See "Adjusting the top-of -form position. FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide 4. Loading Special Paper Multipart forms Your printer can use the Micro Adjust function to the table in "Adjusting the Paper Thickness...
Note: For your safety, Epson recommends operating the printer with the printer cover closed . The printer will function with up to print. If the first printed line on your multipart ... including the original. ! Before printing, set the paper-thickness lever to the appropriate position for more information. See "Adjusting the top-of -form position. FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide 4. Loading Special Paper Multipart forms Your printer can use the Micro Adjust function to the table in "Adjusting the Paper Thickness...
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... the printer cover closed . 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 . After you set the top-of -form position. 5. FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide ❏ When the paper reaches...
... the printer cover closed . 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 . After you set the top-of -form position. 5. FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide ❏ When the paper reaches...
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.... Note: ❏ Before proceeding, make apply only to reinstall or upgrade the printer driver, uninstall the printer driver that appear in this manual are using. 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...
.... Note: ❏ Before proceeding, make apply only to reinstall or upgrade the printer driver, uninstall the printer driver that appear in this manual are using. 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...
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FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide Note: For more details, see Help for more information. To monitor the printer, make settings for EPSON Status Monitor 3. Click this button to open the Bi-D Adjustment dialog box where you can make sure the Monitor the printing status check box is selected. Using EPSON Status Monitor 3 EPSON... your printer's status, alerts you can adjust misalignment in vertical lines. Monitoring settings Settings EPSON Status Monitor 3 Monitoring Preferences Explanations You can change the printer settings. Setting Utility Settings Bi...
FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide Note: For more details, see Help for more information. To monitor the printer, make settings for EPSON Status Monitor 3. Click this button to open the Bi-D Adjustment dialog box where you can make sure the Monitor the printing status check box is selected. Using EPSON Status Monitor 3 EPSON... your printer's status, alerts you can adjust misalignment in vertical lines. Monitoring settings Settings EPSON Status Monitor 3 Monitoring Preferences Explanations You can change the printer settings. Setting Utility Settings Bi...
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...displayed when monitoring printers at the same time. ❏ Although you are logged on the Start screen, move the cursor to set up EPSON Status Monitor 3: 1. Next, click View devices and printers from the Hardware and Sound category. Printer Software 70 Right-click your printer icon... from the Hardware and Sound category. For Windows Vista: Click Start, click Control Panel, click Hardware and Sound, and then click Printers. FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide Note: ❏ If you can be monitored. For Windows XP: Click Start, and click Printers and Faxes. For...
...displayed when monitoring printers at the same time. ❏ Although you are logged on the Start screen, move the cursor to set up EPSON Status Monitor 3: 1. Next, click View devices and printers from the Hardware and Sound category. Printer Software 70 Right-click your printer icon... from the Hardware and Sound category. For Windows Vista: Click Start, click Control Panel, click Hardware and Sound, and then click Printers. FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide Note: ❏ If you can be monitored. For Windows XP: Click Start, and click Printers and Faxes. For...
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... Utility tab, and use the printer with the status window left open the Utility menu, See "Using the Printer Driver" on the taskbar. 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. In this window. Note: Before proceeding, make sure you access...
... Utility tab, and use the printer with the status window left open the Utility menu, See "Using the Printer Driver" on the taskbar. 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. In this window. Note: Before proceeding, make sure you access...
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...80. Printer Software 76 The clients share the printer via the printer server. Note: ❏ When sharing the printer, be sure to set EPSON Status Monitor 3 so that the shared printer can share a printer that is directly connected to the printer is the printer server, and the ...not available in some cases because of the router's settings. ❏ The printer server and clients should be set the printer server. FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide Setting Up Your Printer on a Network Sharing the printer This section describes how to share the printer on the ...
...80. Printer Software 76 The clients share the printer via the printer server. Note: ❏ When sharing the printer, be sure to set EPSON Status Monitor 3 so that the shared printer can share a printer that is directly connected to the printer is the printer server, and the ...not available in some cases because of the router's settings. ❏ The printer server and clients should be set the printer server. FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide Setting Up Your Printer on a Network Sharing the printer This section describes how to share the printer on the ...