Start Here - Installation Guide
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1 Installing the wing on the printer Remove the printer cover Slide the print head so that it clicks in place Pull the ribbon guide until it is out of the cartridge Slide the ribbon guide into the print head until it does not hit the paper tension unit Note: Do not touch the white cable.
1 Installing the wing on the printer Remove the printer cover Slide the print head so that it clicks in place Pull the ribbon guide until it is out of the cartridge Slide the ribbon guide into the print head until it does not hit the paper tension unit Note: Do not touch the white cable.
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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 paper in the single-bin...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 ...
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 paper in the single-bin...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 ...
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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 design to replace the ribbon cartridge. Also, other controls may be checked when the print head is replaced. ❏ You need to move the ... Restriction of the printer must be hot; disaster prevention devices; Improper adjustment 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 various safety ...
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 design to replace the ribbon cartridge. Also, other controls may be checked when the print head is replaced. ❏ You need to move the ... Restriction of the printer must be hot; disaster prevention devices; Improper adjustment 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 various safety ...
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... paper in the illustration below until the perforation between the platen and the ribbon guide. Rear slot: Load paper in place. Slide the left sprocket approximately 12 mm (0.5 inch) from the far left position and push the lever back to match the width of the printer's ribbon. FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide 4.
... paper in the illustration below until the perforation between the platen and the ribbon guide. Rear slot: Load paper in place. Slide the left sprocket approximately 12 mm (0.5 inch) from the far left position and push the lever back to match the width of the printer's ribbon. FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide 4.
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...improve continuous paper feeding, you can install the optional pull tractor unit. FX-890II/FX-890IIN: - C933771 (For users in "Loading paper with the front push tractor" on page 27 or "Loading paper with the top of the printer's ribbon. ! C933791 (For worldwide users) - Load continuous paper using the...time: 1. this may damage the printer or cause it on the position of -form position. 5. this may damage the printer. FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide Using two tractors in India) Follow these steps to use two tractors at the same time is even with the...
...improve continuous paper feeding, you can install the optional pull tractor unit. FX-890II/FX-890IIN: - C933771 (For users in "Loading paper with the front push tractor" on page 27 or "Loading paper with the top of the printer's ribbon. ! C933791 (For worldwide users) - Load continuous paper using the...time: 1. this may damage the printer or cause it on the position of -form position. 5. this may damage the printer. FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide Using two tractors in India) Follow these steps to use two tractors at the same time is even with the...
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Paper is jammed or the ribbon or guard mechanism is incorrect. The USB setting is stuck. When Power off timer is enabled, the printer turns off the power switch and then ... is correct. The printer does not print when the computer sends data. Use an interface cable that the printer driver is not installed correctly. FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide Cause What to do The interface cable is paused. Confirm the USB setting is set up (stopping in your printer. Your...
Paper is jammed or the ribbon or guard mechanism is incorrect. The USB setting is stuck. When Power off timer is enabled, the printer turns off the power switch and then ... is correct. The printer does not print when the computer sends data. Use an interface cable that the printer driver is not installed correctly. FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide Cause What to do The interface cable is paused. Confirm the USB setting is set up (stopping in your printer. Your...
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... with static electricity. FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide The ribbon has too much slack, the ribbon has come loose, or the ribbon cartridge is not installed properly. Font and Pitch" on page 119. The ribbon is faint. Remove any slack in the ribbon by turning the ribbon-tightening knob, or reinstall the ribbon cartridge as described in...
... with static electricity. FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide The ribbon has too much slack, the ribbon has come loose, or the ribbon cartridge is not installed properly. Font and Pitch" on page 119. The ribbon is faint. Remove any slack in the ribbon by turning the ribbon-tightening knob, or reinstall the ribbon cartridge as described in...
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.... Options and Consumables 119 Other products not manufactured by hand to replace the ribbon cartridge. let it cool for a few minutes before replacing the ribbon cartridge. 1. FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide Chapter 6 Options and Consumables Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge Genuine Epson ribbon cartridge When printing becomes faint, you have just used the printer, the print...
.... Options and Consumables 119 Other products not manufactured by hand to replace the ribbon cartridge. let it cool for a few minutes before replacing the ribbon cartridge. 1. FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide Chapter 6 Options and Consumables Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge Genuine Epson ribbon cartridge When printing becomes faint, you have just used the printer, the print...
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Grasp the ribbon guide and pull it until it is out of the printer. 7. Grasp the used cartridge by its handle and pull it is out of the cartridge. Options and Consumables 121 Hold both sides of the ribbon guide and pull it until it up and out of the print head. 6. FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide 5.
Grasp the ribbon guide and pull it until it is out of the printer. 7. Grasp the used cartridge by its handle and pull it is out of the cartridge. Options and Consumables 121 Hold both sides of the ribbon guide and pull it until it up and out of the print head. 6. FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide 5.
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Note: Do not touch the white cable inside the printer. 9. Slide the ribbon guide into the slots on the printer. Options and Consumables 122 FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide 8. Caution: When inserting the ribbon guide, press firmly until it clicks. Insert the ribbon cartridge into the printer at an angle as shown below, then press firmly on both sides of the cartridge to fit the plastic hooks into the print head until it clicks in place. !
Note: Do not touch the white cable inside the printer. 9. Slide the ribbon guide into the slots on the printer. Options and Consumables 122 FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide 8. Caution: When inserting the ribbon guide, press firmly until it clicks. Insert the ribbon cartridge into the printer at an angle as shown below, then press firmly on both sides of the cartridge to fit the plastic hooks into the print head until it clicks in place. !
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Caution: The ribbon should not be twisted or creased. 11. Replace the printer cover by inserting the front tabs into the slots on the printer and lowering the cover into place. ! Cut-Sheet Feeder Two types of optional cut-sheet feeders are available for use with your printer as shown below: Single-bin cut-sheet feeder: FX-890II/FX-890IIN C80637* FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN C80639* Options and Consumables 123 Turn the ribbon-tightening knob to help feed the ribbon into place. FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide 10.
Caution: The ribbon should not be twisted or creased. 11. Replace the printer cover by inserting the front tabs into the slots on the printer and lowering the cover into place. ! Cut-Sheet Feeder Two types of optional cut-sheet feeders are available for use with your printer as shown below: Single-bin cut-sheet feeder: FX-890II/FX-890IIN C80637* FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN C80639* Options and Consumables 123 Turn the ribbon-tightening knob to help feed the ribbon into place. FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide 10.
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serial interface*1 14. LAN port*1 *2 16. AC inlet 18. wing 19. paper tension unit 10. knob 12. parallel interface 15. sprockets*3 17. paper-thickness lever *1 For Network compatible model. *2 For Ethernet cable (Category 5 or better shielded twisted-pair cable) *3 tractor unit parts Product Information 140 8. USB interface 13. edge guides FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide 9. ribbon cartridge 11.
serial interface*1 14. LAN port*1 *2 16. AC inlet 18. wing 19. paper tension unit 10. knob 12. parallel interface 15. sprockets*3 17. paper-thickness lever *1 For Network compatible model. *2 For Ethernet cable (Category 5 or better shielded twisted-pair cable) *3 tractor unit parts Product Information 140 8. USB interface 13. edge guides FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide 9. ribbon cartridge 11.
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... including the sheet guide) Weight approx. 9.4 kg (20.7 lb) Black ribbon cartridge S015329 for FX-890II/FX-890IIN S015335 for FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN (For users in America) S015327 for FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN (For worldwide users) Ribbon life approx. 7.5 million characters (Draft, 10 cpi, 14 dots/character) for FX-890II/FX-890IIN approx. 12 million characters (Draft, 10 cpi, 14 dots...
... including the sheet guide) Weight approx. 9.4 kg (20.7 lb) Black ribbon cartridge S015329 for FX-890II/FX-890IIN S015335 for FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN (For users in America) S015327 for FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN (For worldwide users) Ribbon life approx. 7.5 million characters (Draft, 10 cpi, 14 dots/character) for FX-890II/FX-890IIN approx. 12 million characters (Draft, 10 cpi, 14 dots...
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unsuitable oils can damage the printer components as well as described in "Replacing the ribbon cartridge" on installation procedure.) Also make sure that the paper tension unit is installed and the tractor is installed in the rear push position. (See "... your Epson dealer if you need to move the print head by hand to get water on page 22 for a few minutes before touching it using the original box and packing materials. then disconnect the interface cable from the electrical outlet; Make sure the print head is turned off. 2. FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX...
unsuitable oils can damage the printer components as well as described in "Replacing the ribbon cartridge" on installation procedure.) Also make sure that the paper tension unit is installed and the tractor is installed in the rear push position. (See "... your Epson dealer if you need to move the print head by hand to get water on page 22 for a few minutes before touching it using the original box and packing materials. then disconnect the interface cable from the electrical outlet; Make sure the print head is turned off. 2. FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX...
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Product Information 158 FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide 6. Repack the printer, sheet guide, ribbon cartridge, wing, tractor unit, wire, and power cord (if necessary) in their original packing materials and place them in the printer's original box.
Product Information 158 FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide 6. Repack the printer, sheet guide, ribbon cartridge, wing, tractor unit, wire, and power cord (if necessary) in their original packing materials and place them in the printer's original box.
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FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide High Speed Draft (HSD 90 I I/F (interface) mode 95 IBM character table 96 Installing cut-sheet feeder 124 front sheet guide 45 roll ... Printer driver accessing 59 settings 65, 66 uninstalling 85 Printer Setting 74 R Recommended printable area 151 Removing continuous paper 42 labels 51 roll paper 138 Ribbon cartridge replacing 119 Roll paper loading 135 removing 138 specifications 150 Roll paper holder assembling 134 installing 135 S Self test 113 Serial interface 95 Index...
FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide High Speed Draft (HSD 90 I I/F (interface) mode 95 IBM character table 96 Installing cut-sheet feeder 124 front sheet guide 45 roll ... Printer driver accessing 59 settings 65, 66 uninstalling 85 Printer Setting 74 R Recommended printable area 151 Removing continuous paper 42 labels 51 roll paper 138 Ribbon cartridge replacing 119 Roll paper loading 135 removing 138 specifications 150 Roll paper holder assembling 134 installing 135 S Self test 113 Serial interface 95 Index...
Notices and Warranty
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... warranty period of purchase. If service cannot be repaired and sent back to you to send your product to the Epson standard of the replacement. If Epson replaces the ribbon as add-in the United States, Canada, or Puerto Rico, will , at the number on the product for... only normal use in the United States, Canada, or Puerto Rico. If Epson confirms that warranty service is required, Epson will be required to and from the date of the warranty service, the replacement ribbon carries the manufacturer's specified usage warranty stated above. The exchanged product or part...
... warranty period of purchase. If service cannot be repaired and sent back to you to send your product to the Epson standard of the replacement. If Epson replaces the ribbon as add-in the United States, Canada, or Puerto Rico, will , at the number on the product for... only normal use in the United States, Canada, or Puerto Rico. If Epson confirms that warranty service is required, Epson will be required to and from the date of the warranty service, the replacement ribbon carries the manufacturer's specified usage warranty stated above. The exchanged product or part...