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...subject to strictly comply with this Epson printer. Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for 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 owners. Epson is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. General ...
...subject to strictly comply with this Epson printer. Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for 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 owners. Epson is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. General ...
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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 Micro Adjust Function 55 Adjusting the tear-off position 55 Adjusting the top-of-form position 56 Chapter 2 Printer Software About Your Printer Software 59 Using...
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 Micro Adjust Function 55 Adjusting the tear-off position 55 Adjusting the top-of-form position 56 Chapter 2 Printer Software About Your Printer Software 59 Using...
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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 98 Changing the lock-out mode setting 99 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Using ... 113 Using the printer's control panel 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...
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 98 Changing the lock-out mode setting 99 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Using ... 113 Using the printer's control panel 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...
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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 ...Additional Tractor Unit 138 Additional Sheet Guide 138 Chapter 7 Product Information 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 ...
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 ...Additional Tractor Unit 138 Additional Sheet Guide 138 Chapter 7 Product Information 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 ...
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Network Guide (FX-890IIN/FX-2190IIN only) Provides network information on using the printer. Where to Find Information The following manuals are supplied with your Epson printer. User's Guide (this manual) Provides overall information and instructions 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 Start Here (paper manual) Provides information on setting up the printer and installing the software.
Network Guide (FX-890IIN/FX-2190IIN only) Provides network information on using the printer. Where to Find Information The following manuals are supplied with your Epson printer. User's Guide (this manual) Provides overall information and instructions 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 Start Here (paper manual) Provides information on setting up the printer and installing the software.
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... Web site to your equipment. Cautions must be hot. http://support.epson.net/symbols When setting up the printer ❏ Do not place the printer on an unstable surface or near a radiator or heat source. ❏ Place the printer on the printer itself. FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide Safety Instructions Safety Instructions Warnings, Cautions, and...
... Web site to your equipment. Cautions must be hot. http://support.epson.net/symbols When setting up the printer ❏ Do not place the printer on an unstable surface or near a radiator or heat source. ❏ Place the printer on the printer itself. FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide Safety Instructions Safety Instructions Warnings, Cautions, and...
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.... ❏ Avoid places subject to a network interface cable, if necessary (FX-890IIN/FX-2190IIN only). ❏ Use only the type of cordless telephones. If you use an extension cord with the printer, make sure the total ampere of another cord may result in fire or electric... computer system away from potential sources of electromagnetic interference, such as loudspeakers or the base units of power source indicated on the printer's label. FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide ❏ Do not place this product on a soft, unstable surface like a bed or a sofa, ...
.... ❏ Avoid places subject to a network interface cable, if necessary (FX-890IIN/FX-2190IIN only). ❏ Use only the type of cordless telephones. If you use an extension cord with the printer, make sure the total ampere of another cord may result in fire or electric... computer system away from potential sources of electromagnetic interference, such as loudspeakers or the base units of power source indicated on the printer's label. FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide ❏ Do not place this product on a soft, unstable surface like a bed or a sofa, ...
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...10063; If you resume printing. ❏ Do not load paper that tilts the printer. oder 16 A-Sicherung abgesichert ist. If the power cord or plug is curled or has been folded. FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide ❏ Avoid electrical outlets controlled by a 10- Also ...avoid outlets on the same circuit as specifically explained in the printer between jobs; If possible, secure the cables to qualified...
...10063; If you resume printing. ❏ Do not load paper that tilts the printer. oder 16 A-Sicherung abgesichert ist. If the power cord or plug is curled or has been folded. FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide ❏ Avoid electrical outlets controlled by a 10- Also ...avoid outlets on the same circuit as specifically explained in the printer between jobs; If possible, secure the cables to qualified...
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...devices etc., you should use this product is printing the self test. 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. ❏ Never replace the print head yourself; various safety devices etc... full evaluation. 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 For users...
...devices etc., you should use this product is printing the self test. 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. ❏ Never replace the print head yourself; various safety devices etc... full evaluation. 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 For users...
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...perforation. See the table below for more details. Paper can print on a rear push tractor, you often need to use the printer's tear-off edge to easily tear off sheets of continuous paper (for example, if you determine which paper paths and tractor positions...Using the push tractor positions If you can be fed into the printer from the tractor. See "Paper" on single sheets and continuous paper. FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide Chapter 1 Paper Handling Selecting a Paper Source Your printer provides a variety of paper sources for your current printing needs....
...perforation. See the table below for more details. Paper can print on a rear push tractor, you often need to use the printer's tear-off edge to easily tear off sheets of continuous paper (for example, if you determine which paper paths and tractor positions...Using the push tractor positions If you can be fed into the printer from the tractor. See "Paper" on single sheets and continuous paper. FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide Chapter 1 Paper Handling Selecting a Paper Source Your printer provides a variety of paper sources for your current printing needs....
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FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide Tractor position Description Load paper from the rear slot. This reduces the chances of the printer. However, you can create a push/pull tractor combination. C933791 (For worldwide users) - Paper Handling 17 The pull tractor provides you with the ...multipart forms have 5 or 6 parts (1 original plus 4 or 5 copies), because paper might jam. Note: The rear slot is recommended for more information. FX-890II/FX-890IIN: - C933761 (For worldwide users) - You can use the front paper slot because this paper path is in India...
FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide Tractor position Description Load paper from the rear slot. This reduces the chances of the printer. However, you can create a push/pull tractor combination. C933791 (For worldwide users) - Paper Handling 17 The pull tractor provides you with the ...multipart forms have 5 or 6 parts (1 original plus 4 or 5 copies), because paper might jam. Note: The rear slot is recommended for more information. FX-890II/FX-890IIN: - C933761 (For worldwide users) - You can use the front paper slot because this paper path is in India...
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...it without obstruction. FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide Paper slot front bottom rear Description If you can load ordinary single sheets and envelopes one at a time from the rear slot results in a curved paper path, which may come off the backing sheets inside the printer and cause a...: Do not load continuous paper with labels, use the front or bottom slot whenever possible. You can also load a stack of the printer, using the optional cut -sheet) You can also load ordinary continuous paper from the rear slot. Paper Handling 18 Please note that loading...
...it without obstruction. FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide Paper slot front bottom rear Description If you can load ordinary single sheets and envelopes one at a time from the rear slot results in a curved paper path, which may come off the backing sheets inside the printer and cause a...: Do not load continuous paper with labels, use the front or bottom slot whenever possible. You can also load a stack of the printer, using the optional cut -sheet) You can also load ordinary continuous paper from the rear slot. Paper Handling 18 Please note that loading...
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... to this position when using the rear push and pull tractors in the rear push position. FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide Setting the Paper Release Lever When you load continuous paper in the printer, you need to set the paper release lever to indicate the paper source you can get..., as described in the table below describes each paper release lever position. The table below . Also set the lever to the thickness of the printer in the pull position. Adjusting the Paper Thickness Lever You can load paper in the front, rear, or bottom slot. Pull tractor position For ...
... to this position when using the rear push and pull tractors in the rear push position. FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide Setting the Paper Release Lever When you load continuous paper in the printer, you need to set the paper release lever to indicate the paper source you can get..., as described in the table below describes each paper release lever position. The table below . Also set the lever to the thickness of the printer in the pull position. Adjusting the Paper Thickness Lever You can load paper in the front, rear, or bottom slot. Pull tractor position For ...
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... the paper specifications in "Paper" on the left side of the printer. Paper Handling 20 Turn off the printer and open the printer cover. Change the lever position to one level up if the printed results are too light. The numbers next to select the appropriate paper thickness. FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide 1.
... the paper specifications in "Paper" on the left side of the printer. Paper Handling 20 Turn off the printer and open the printer cover. Change the lever position to one level up if the printed results are too light. The numbers next to select the appropriate paper thickness. FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide 1.
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FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide Loading Continuous Paper Follow the instructions in this section to load ...tractor in the pull position" on page 40 Using the tractor in the rear push position If your tractor is in the printer. This section provides instructions of following : - "Using two tractors in a push/pull combination" on page 31 - "...paper with labels or multipart forms with five or six parts, requires a relatively straight paper path to the printer. "Removing the tractor from the rear push position" on page 25 Note: Thick paper, such as shown...
FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide Loading Continuous Paper Follow the instructions in this section to load ...tractor in the pull position" on page 40 Using the tractor in the rear push position If your tractor is in the printer. This section provides instructions of following : - "Using two tractors in a push/pull combination" on page 31 - "...paper with labels or multipart forms with five or six parts, requires a relatively straight paper path to the printer. "Removing the tractor from the rear push position" on page 25 Note: Thick paper, such as shown...
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... sure the printer is firmly seated. If the tractor is in the pull position, remove it as described in "Removing the tractor from its back edge forward. 2. Loading paper with the rear push tractor" on page 22 for instructions on page 25. 1. FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's... Guide Installing the tractor in the rear push position Before installing the tractor in the front push position, remove it by pulling its current position. Make sure the printer is in the rear push position, remove ...
... sure the printer is firmly seated. If the tractor is in the pull position, remove it as described in "Removing the tractor from its back edge forward. 2. Loading paper with the rear push tractor" on page 22 for instructions on page 25. 1. FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's... Guide Installing the tractor in the rear push position Before installing the tractor in the front push position, remove it by pulling its current position. Make sure the printer is in the rear push position, remove ...
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Set the paper release lever to the rear push tractor position. 4. Paper Handling 23 Release the left and right sprockets by pulling the blue sprocket lock levers forward. Make sure the tractor is installed in the rear push position and the sheet guide is removed from the printer. 3. FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide 2.
Set the paper release lever to the rear push tractor position. 4. Paper Handling 23 Release the left and right sprockets by pulling the blue sprocket lock levers forward. Make sure the tractor is installed in the rear push position and the sheet guide is removed from the printer. 3. FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide 2.
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... both sprocket covers and fit the first four holes of the printer indicates the point furthest to match the width of your paper has a clean, straight edge. Then slide the another sprocket to the left where printing can begin. 6. FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide 5. Close the sprocket covers. 8. Slide the right...
... both sprocket covers and fit the first four holes of the printer indicates the point furthest to match the width of your paper has a clean, straight edge. Then slide the another sprocket to the left where printing can begin. 6. FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide 5. Close the sprocket covers. 8. Slide the right...
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...tractor from the tractor as described in "Removing continuous paper" on the printer. Removing the tractor from the rear 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...top-of -form position; FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide 9. If the first line on your page appears too high or low, you finish printing, follow the steps in "Adjusting the top-of the sheet guide. The printer will function with the printer cover closed . 10. Attach...
...tractor from the tractor as described in "Removing continuous paper" on the printer. Removing the tractor from the rear 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...top-of -form position; FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide 9. If the first line on your page appears too high or low, you finish printing, follow the steps in "Adjusting the top-of the sheet guide. The printer will function with the printer cover closed . 10. Attach...
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... paper with the front push tractor. If the sheet guide is turned off. Paper Handling 26 FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide 3. Press the tractor's lock tabs, tilt the tractor up and away from the printer. 3. If the tractor is firmly seated. See "Loading paper with the front push tractor" on page...
... paper with the front push tractor. If the sheet guide is turned off. Paper Handling 26 FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide 3. Press the tractor's lock tabs, tilt the tractor up and away from the printer. 3. If the tractor is firmly seated. See "Loading paper with the front push tractor" on page...