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... product names used herein are subject to change without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation. Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third ...Epson Corporation's operating and maintenance instructions. Epson disclaims any and all rights in any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without notice. © 2017 Seiko Epson Corporation Copyrights and Trademarks 2 IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX...
... product names used herein are subject to change without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation. Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third ...Epson Corporation's operating and maintenance instructions. Epson disclaims any and all rights in any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without notice. © 2017 Seiko Epson Corporation Copyrights and Trademarks 2 IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX...
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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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Start Here (paper manual) Provides information on management and printer settings. Network Guide (FX-890IIN/FX-2190IIN only) Provides network information on setting up the printer and installing the software. FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide Where to Find Information Where to Find Information 9 Where to Find Information The following manuals are supplied with your Epson printer. User's Guide (this manual) Provides overall information and instructions on using the printer.
Start Here (paper manual) Provides information on management and printer settings. Network Guide (FX-890IIN/FX-2190IIN only) Provides network information on setting up the printer and installing the software. FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide Where to Find Information Where to Find Information 9 Where to Find Information The following manuals are supplied with your Epson printer. User's Guide (this manual) Provides overall information and instructions on using the printer.
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... symbol is tilted or placed at an angle. In addition, follow all of your printer. Some of the symbols used . 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 these safety instructions before touching them. http://support.epson.net/symbols When setting up the printer ...
... symbol is tilted or placed at an angle. In addition, follow all of your printer. Some of the symbols used . 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 these safety instructions before touching them. http://support.epson.net/symbols When setting up the printer ...
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... 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 FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide When operating the printer ❏ Adjust only those controls that has the...
... 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 FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide When operating the printer ❏ Adjust only those controls that has the...
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...FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide Official representative in accordance to the supply voltage. Warning: This appliance must be liable against any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or consumable products other than those designated as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Epson...Bldg. 2a, Fl. 3 Business Center Chaika Plaza Telephone: +7 (495) 777-0355/56 web: http://www.epson.ru/ email: info_CIS@epson.ru EPSON EUROPE B.V. MOSCOW REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE Address: Moscow, 129110, ul. Safety information ! Refer to the rating plate for ...
...FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide Official representative in accordance to the supply voltage. Warning: This appliance must be liable against any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or consumable products other than those designated as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Epson...Bldg. 2a, Fl. 3 Business Center Chaika Plaza Telephone: +7 (495) 777-0355/56 web: http://www.epson.ru/ email: info_CIS@epson.ru EPSON EUROPE B.V. MOSCOW REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE Address: Moscow, 129110, ul. Safety information ! Refer to the rating plate for ...
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... be connected to the terminal in the plug marked with a fuse of the correct size and rating. For German users Maschinenlärminformations-Verordnung 3. 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 the correct size and rating. Replace fuses... NETHERLANDS For Turkish users For Ukraine users Safety Instructions 15 If damage occurs to the plug, replace the cord set or consult a qualified electrician. Importeur EPSON EUROPE.
... be connected to the terminal in the plug marked with a fuse of the correct size and rating. For German users Maschinenlärminformations-Verordnung 3. 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 the correct size and rating. Replace fuses... NETHERLANDS For Turkish users For Ukraine users Safety Instructions 15 If damage occurs to the plug, replace the cord set or consult a qualified electrician. Importeur EPSON EUROPE.
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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 turned off. 2. ... and starts printing. 11. Turn on the printer and slide the edge guides to the middle of -form position; Make sure the printer is closed . FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide 9.
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 turned off. 2. ... and starts printing. 11. Turn on the printer and slide the edge guides to the middle of -form position; Make sure the printer is closed . FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide 9.
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this may damage the printer or cause it to adjust the top-of -form position. Paper Handling 30 FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide Note: For your printed document. Caution: Never use the knob to lose the top-of -form position; Make sure the printer is ... tractor as described in "Adjusting the top-of the printer. Removing the tractor from the front push position Follow these steps to remove 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...
this may damage the printer or cause it to adjust the top-of -form position. Paper Handling 30 FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide Note: For your printed document. Caution: Never use the knob to lose the top-of -form position; Make sure the printer is ... tractor as described in "Adjusting the top-of the printer. Removing the tractor from the front push position Follow these steps to remove 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...
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... Handling 38 Removing the tractor from the pull position Follow these steps to remove the tractor from the pull tractor: 1. 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...
... Handling 38 Removing the tractor from the pull position Follow these steps to remove the tractor from the pull tractor: 1. 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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...step 3. 9. The printing starts from the current position without advancing the paper. Attach the printer cover. Note: For your safety, Epson recommends operating the printer with two tractors and shows which paper release lever setting to the position you finish printing, tear off the ... 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. After you set in "Adjusting the top-of feeding continuous paper with the printer cover closed . 11....
...step 3. 9. The printing starts from the current position without advancing the paper. Attach the printer cover. Note: For your safety, Epson recommends operating the printer with two tractors and shows which paper release lever setting to the position you finish printing, tear off the ... 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. After you set in "Adjusting the top-of feeding continuous paper with the printer cover closed . 11....
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... function to adjust the top-of -form position" on page 56 for your multipart forms referring to six parts including the original. ! Paper Handling 49 FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide 4. The printer will function with up to the table in "Adjusting the Paper Thickness Lever" on your safety...
... function to adjust the top-of -form position" on page 56 for your multipart forms referring to six parts including the original. ! Paper Handling 49 FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide 4. The printer will function with up to the table in "Adjusting the Paper Thickness Lever" on your safety...
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... setting. Paper Handling 58 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...
... setting. Paper Handling 58 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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... "Accessing the printer driver from a Windows application, any settings you to monitor the status of the printer's capabilities. See "Installing EPSON Status Monitor 3" on page 72 for more information. ❏ When you access the printer driver from the Start menu" on page... driver, uninstall the printer driver 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 and EPSON Status Monitor 3. You need to install the printer driver so ...
... "Accessing the printer driver from a Windows application, any settings you to monitor the status of the printer's capabilities. See "Installing EPSON Status Monitor 3" on page 72 for more information. ❏ When you access the printer driver from the Start menu" on page... driver, uninstall the printer driver 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 and EPSON Status Monitor 3. You need to install the printer driver so ...
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... dialog box where you when printer errors occur, and provides troubleshooting instructions when needed. Click this button. EPSON Status Monitor 3 is installed when the printer is connected directly and the printer driver is installed. FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide Note: For more details, see Help for more information. Monitoring settings Settings...
... dialog box where you when printer errors occur, and provides troubleshooting instructions when needed. Click this button. EPSON Status Monitor 3 is installed when the printer is connected directly and the printer driver is installed. FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide Note: For more details, see Help for more information. Monitoring settings Settings...
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...the printer directly connected to the computer in a remote location by using Remote Desktop function, communication error may occur. ❏ If EPSON Status Monitor 3 is installed with the Windows Firewall feature turned on (recommended), the shared printer may not be able to be resolved... Panel first, and then click Printers and Faxes. 2. Setting up EPSON Status Monitor 3 Follow these steps to set up EPSON Status Monitor 3: 1. Next, click View devices and printers from the Hardware and Sound category. FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide Note: ❏ If you are using a ...
...the printer directly connected to the computer in a remote location by using Remote Desktop function, communication error may occur. ❏ If EPSON Status Monitor 3 is installed with the Windows Firewall feature turned on (recommended), the shared printer may not be able to be resolved... Panel first, and then click Printers and Faxes. 2. Setting up EPSON Status Monitor 3 Follow these steps to set up EPSON Status Monitor 3: 1. Next, click View devices and printers from the Hardware and Sound category. FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide Note: ❏ If you are using a ...
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... icon on your computer. 3. Make sure that the printer is off and that Windows is running on the taskbar. Installing EPSON Status Monitor 3 Follow the steps below to the Utility menu and follow the instructions. ❏ Open the Utility menu, then click the...the software. To add a shortcut icon to the taskbar, go to install EPSON Status Monitor 3. 1. Printer Software 72 You can view printer status information in the CD-ROM drive. 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. Note:...
... icon on your computer. 3. Make sure that the printer is off and that Windows is running on the taskbar. Installing EPSON Status Monitor 3 Follow the steps below to the Utility menu and follow the instructions. ❏ Open the Utility menu, then click the...the software. To add a shortcut icon to the taskbar, go to install EPSON Status Monitor 3. 1. Printer Software 72 You can view printer status information in the CD-ROM drive. 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. Note:...
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... server and clients should be set on the same network system, and they should be under the same network management beforehand. See "Setting up EPSON Status Monitor 3" on page 70. ❏ When connecting to set the printer server. The clients share the printer via the printer server....Panel, and then click View devices and printers from the Hardware and Sound category. 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 set EPSON Status Monitor 3 so that the shared printer can share a printer that is ...
... server and clients should be set on the same network system, and they should be under the same network management beforehand. See "Setting up EPSON Status Monitor 3" on page 70. ❏ When connecting to set the printer server. The clients share the printer via the printer server....Panel, and then click View devices and printers from the Hardware and Sound category. 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 set EPSON Status Monitor 3 so that the shared printer can share a printer that is ...