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... leader in replacement for optional interface cards Easy-to 680 cps. And, as part of 20,000 POH (25% duty cycle) and a 400 million character print head life User-friendly setup and operation ■ Facilitates easy printer configuration using a newly designed control panel or its 400 million character print head life offers added dependability. Powerful, yet easy to Epson's superior technical support IMPACT PRINTER FX-2190 Printer Throughput Test* - Complete with a newly designed control panel featuring a lock-out mode and other...
... leader in replacement for optional interface cards Easy-to 680 cps. And, as part of 20,000 POH (25% duty cycle) and a 400 million character print head life User-friendly setup and operation ■ Facilitates easy printer configuration using a newly designed control panel or its 400 million character print head life offers added dependability. Powerful, yet easy to Epson's superior technical support IMPACT PRINTER FX-2190 Printer Throughput Test* - Complete with a newly designed control panel featuring a lock-out mode and other...
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... the U.S. Unidirectional text or graphics printing can be selected using software commands. Printer Specifications Printer Method 9-pin, serial impact dot matrix Print Direction Bidirectional logic seeking for optional interface cards Printer Language Epson ESC/P,® IBM PPDS, Okidata Microlines (FX-2190, Okidata Mode only) Paper Handling Forms: continuous multipart, original plus 5 carbonless copies, 1 + 6 copies with pull tractor, maximum thickness .018" Width Single sheets Continuous Cut sheet feeder Length Single sheets Continuous Cut sheet feeder No. 6 envelopes No. 10...
... the U.S. Unidirectional text or graphics printing can be selected using software commands. Printer Specifications Printer Method 9-pin, serial impact dot matrix Print Direction Bidirectional logic seeking for optional interface cards Printer Language Epson ESC/P,® IBM PPDS, Okidata Microlines (FX-2190, Okidata Mode only) Paper Handling Forms: continuous multipart, original plus 5 carbonless copies, 1 + 6 copies with pull tractor, maximum thickness .018" Width Single sheets Continuous Cut sheet feeder Length Single sheets Continuous Cut sheet feeder No. 6 envelopes No. 10...
Product Information Guide
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...FX-890/FX-2190 - 10 Using the Micro Adjust Function EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 11 Loading Special Papers EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 12 Switching Paper Types EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 13 Clearing Paper Jams EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 14 Changing the Default Settings EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 14 Emulating the Okidata Microline 320/321 Turbo EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 15 Locking the Control Panel Buttons EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 16 Aligning Vertical Lines in Your Printout EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 16 Printing a Self Test EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 17 Printing a Hex Dump EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 17 Resetting the Printer...
...FX-890/FX-2190 - 10 Using the Micro Adjust Function EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 11 Loading Special Papers EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 12 Switching Paper Types EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 13 Clearing Paper Jams EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 14 Changing the Default Settings EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 14 Emulating the Okidata Microline 320/321 Turbo EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 15 Locking the Control Panel Buttons EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 16 Aligning Vertical Lines in Your Printout EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 16 Printing a Self Test EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 17 Printing a Hex Dump EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 17 Resetting the Printer...
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...tractor in the pull position along with continuous multi-part forms. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 1 You can load single sheets, single-sheet multi-part forms, or envelopes. The parts for FX-2190) Feeds up to improve paper handling and reduce the chance of paper jams. This setup is especially useful with your standard tractor installed in this feeder. 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...
...tractor in the pull position along with continuous multi-part forms. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 1 You can load single sheets, single-sheet multi-part forms, or envelopes. The parts for FX-2190) Feeds up to improve paper handling and reduce the chance of paper jams. This setup is especially useful with your standard tractor installed in this feeder. 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...
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... 1/432-inch increments FX-890: 80 columns (at 10 cpi) FX-2190: 136 columns (at 12 cpi Bidirectional logic seeking for FX-2190) Allows you to load single sheets and carbonless single-sheet multi-part forms of up to 6 parts without removing the tractor from the front push position. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Roll paper holder (8310) Allows you to use your printer. 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 Ultra...
... 1/432-inch increments FX-890: 80 columns (at 10 cpi) FX-2190: 136 columns (at 12 cpi Bidirectional logic seeking for FX-2190) Allows you to load single sheets and carbonless single-sheet multi-part forms of up to 6 parts without removing the tractor from the front push position. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Roll paper holder (8310) Allows you to use your printer. 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 Ultra...
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... cut -sheet feeder is jammed. When held down. 10 Pause light On when the printer is loaded. 8 Micro Adjust When you hold down the button(s) on /off position. Control panel button Load/Eject LF/FF Load/Eject + LF/FF Load/Eject + LF/FF + Pause Pause Load/Eject + Pause LF/FF + Pause Font + Pitch Pitch + Pause Font + Tear Off/Bin Tear Off/Bin + Pause Tear Off/Bin + Load/Eject Font + Pitch + Tear Off/Bin Function NLQ self test Draft self test Data (Hex) dump EEPROM reset Bidirectional adjustment mode Control panel Lock...
... cut -sheet feeder is jammed. When held down. 10 Pause light On when the printer is loaded. 8 Micro Adjust When you hold down the button(s) on /off position. Control panel button Load/Eject LF/FF Load/Eject + LF/FF Load/Eject + LF/FF + Pause Pause Load/Eject + Pause LF/FF + Pause Font + Pitch Pitch + Pause Font + Tear Off/Bin Tear Off/Bin + Pause Tear Off/Bin + Load/Eject Font + Pitch + Tear Off/Bin Function NLQ self test Draft self test Data (Hex) dump EEPROM reset Bidirectional adjustment mode Control panel Lock...
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... eject the sheet. Tear off . To clear the paper jam, see page 14. then turn on the printer's control panel, as shown below . O = on the font you want to use your application program to diagnose and fix the problem. Note: Settings you make in different pitches) with the buttons on the printer again. the Paper Out light goes off the printed page at the perforation; Press the Load/Eject button to the desired position. NNO...
... eject the sheet. Tear off . To clear the paper jam, see page 14. then turn on the printer's control panel, as shown below . O = on the font you want to use your application program to diagnose and fix the problem. Note: Settings you make in different pitches) with the buttons on the printer again. the Paper Out light goes off the printed page at the perforation; Press the Load/Eject button to the desired position. NNO...
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... paper jams. The bottom paper slot has the straightest paper path, so it is the best slot to use when printing on thick paper such as multipart forms, use the front paper slot because this paper path is almost straight. The tractor is installed in the rear push position when the printer is also not recommended when your current printing needs. Labels require a straight paper path; EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Selecting a Paper Source Paper...
... paper jams. The bottom paper slot has the straightest paper path, so it is the best slot to use when printing on thick paper such as multipart forms, use the front paper slot because this paper path is almost straight. The tractor is installed in the rear push position when the printer is also not recommended when your current printing needs. Labels require a straight paper path; EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Selecting a Paper Source Paper...
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...-of -form position setting you make with the Micro Adjust function. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 11 this may need to press the Tear Off/Bin button to advance the paper to the tear-off position). Make sure the Tear Off/Bin light is flashing (the paper is turned on the page, or press the Load/Eject U button to move the top-of -form position up the printer cover so you resume printing, the printer automatically feeds the paper back...
...-of -form position setting you make with the Micro Adjust function. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 11 this may need to press the Tear Off/Bin button to advance the paper to the tear-off position). Make sure the Tear Off/Bin light is flashing (the paper is turned on the page, or press the Load/Eject U button to move the top-of -form position up the printer cover so you resume printing, the printer automatically feeds the paper back...
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... jobs; The print head must set the paper-thickness lever to eject the remaining labels from the printer. Tear off their backing sheets inside the printer and cause a paper jam. ❏ Do not load paper that are sensitive to temperature and humidity, use the front paper entry slot with labels on the pull tractor. Envelopes Before loading envelopes, set the paper-thickness lever to the pull tractor) or bottom (pull tractor) paper slot. Single-sheet Multipart Forms...
... jobs; The print head must set the paper-thickness lever to eject the remaining labels from the printer. Tear off their backing sheets inside the printer and cause a paper jam. ❏ Do not load paper that are sensitive to temperature and humidity, use the front paper entry slot with labels on the pull tractor. Envelopes Before loading envelopes, set the paper-thickness lever to the pull tractor) or bottom (pull tractor) paper slot. Single-sheet Multipart Forms...
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... the paper to the tear-off position. Switching Paper Types You can load multiple cards using the optional high-capacity cut-sheet feeder (bin 1 of -form position. 2. If any continuous paper from a push tractor to single-sheet printing. Load single sheets. Set the paper release lever to the upright position. 4. When loading A6 size cards, always load them before switching to printing on single sheets. Reverse feeding several times until the left Tear Off/Bin light is on the tractor position you are using the paper guide, or...
... the paper to the tear-off position. Switching Paper Types You can load multiple cards using the optional high-capacity cut-sheet feeder (bin 1 of -form position. 2. If any continuous paper from a push tractor to single-sheet printing. Load single sheets. Set the paper release lever to the upright position. 4. When loading A6 size cards, always load them before switching to printing on single sheets. Reverse feeding several times until the left Tear Off/Bin light is on the tractor position you are using the paper guide, or...
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... printer's settings through your software or printer driver, you may sometimes need to change the top-of-form or tear-off Auto line feed Print direction Software I/F (interface) mode Auto I/F (interface) wait time Parallel I/F bidirectional mode Packet mode 0 slash Buzzer Auto CR (available in IBM PPDS emulation mode) IBM character table* Page length for front tractor Page length for rear tractor Character table International character set for more of the printer's default settings. To use the control panel, see the PDF manual on the left side of the printer. If continuous paper...
... printer's settings through your software or printer driver, you may sometimes need to change the top-of-form or tear-off Auto line feed Print direction Software I/F (interface) mode Auto I/F (interface) wait time Parallel I/F bidirectional mode Packet mode 0 slash Buzzer Auto CR (available in IBM PPDS emulation mode) IBM character table* Page length for front tractor Page length for rear tractor Character table International character set for more of the printer's default settings. To use the control panel, see the PDF manual on the left side of the printer. If continuous paper...
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... Okidata mode until the Font lights show how the control panel lights help 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. The printer beeps once to load a new sheet of continuous paper that came with your FX-890/FX-2190, make sure the printer 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...
... Okidata mode until the Font lights show how the control panel lights help 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. The printer beeps once to load a new sheet of continuous paper that came with your FX-890/FX-2190, make sure the printer 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...
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... problem. To print the instruction sheet and alignment patterns, you need three sheets of A4 or letter size single-sheet paper or three pages of paper each time the printer ejects a printed sheet from each of the remaining sets of buttons on . Follow these steps to load a new sheet of continuous paper that Lock-out mode has been turned on the control panel using Lock-out mode. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Locking the Control Panel Buttons You can restrict the use of alignment patterns. 4. Then select...
... problem. To print the instruction sheet and alignment patterns, you need three sheets of A4 or letter size single-sheet paper or three pages of paper each time the printer ejects a printed sheet from each of the remaining sets of buttons on . Follow these steps to load a new sheet of continuous paper that Lock-out mode has been turned on the control panel using Lock-out mode. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Locking the Control Panel Buttons You can restrict the use of alignment patterns. 4. Then select...
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... printing the self test. Resetting the Printer To reset the printer's EEPROM, hold down the Load/Eject, LF/FF, and Pause buttons while turning on the printer. Make sure paper is loaded and the printer is designed for DOS-based PC connections. You can check the codes the printer is receiving. Either self test can print a hex dump using either single sheets or continuous paper that is at least the following width: Paper type Continuous paper (including perforated border) Single sheet FX-890 9.5 inches...
... printing the self test. Resetting the Printer To reset the printer's EEPROM, hold down the Load/Eject, LF/FF, and Pause buttons while turning on the printer. Make sure paper is loaded and the printer is designed for DOS-based PC connections. You can check the codes the printer is receiving. Either self test can print a hex dump using either single sheets or continuous paper that is at least the following width: Paper type Continuous paper (including perforated border) Single sheet FX-890 9.5 inches...
User Manual
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Using the Control Panel Buttons and Lights 35 Selecting a Font and Pitch 37 Changing the Printer's Default Settings 38 Default-setting mode 39 Emulating the Okidata Microline 320/321 Turbo 40 Troubleshooting Using the Error Indicators 41 Clearing Paper Jams 42 Printing a Self Test 43 Where To Get Help 44 Product Information Safety Instructions 45 Hot Parts Caution Symbol 45 Important Safety Instructions 45 ENERGY STAR Compliance 46 FCC Compliance Statement for United States Users 46 WARNING 47 For Canadian users 47 EPSON AMERICA, INC., LIMITED WARRANTY 47 4
Using the Control Panel Buttons and Lights 35 Selecting a Font and Pitch 37 Changing the Printer's Default Settings 38 Default-setting mode 39 Emulating the Okidata Microline 320/321 Turbo 40 Troubleshooting Using the Error Indicators 41 Clearing Paper Jams 42 Printing a Self Test 43 Where To Get Help 44 Product Information Safety Instructions 45 Hot Parts Caution Symbol 45 Important Safety Instructions 45 ENERGY STAR Compliance 46 FCC Compliance Statement for United States Users 46 WARNING 47 For Canadian users 47 EPSON AMERICA, INC., LIMITED WARRANTY 47 4
User Manual
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If you are using Windows 98, the Printer Utility Setup may start. When prompted, insert the printer software CD-ROM and click Browse to install the Reference Guide and the EPSON Remote Configuration Utility. When the installation is complete, see a message that the drive is not accessible, click Cancel and try again. ❏ If a "System Error" message appears, click Cancel. Note: ❏ If you are using Windows NT, you do...
If you are using Windows 98, the Printer Utility Setup may start. When prompted, insert the printer software CD-ROM and click Browse to install the Reference Guide and the EPSON Remote Configuration Utility. When the installation is complete, see a message that the drive is not accessible, click Cancel and try again. ❏ If a "System Error" message appears, click Cancel. Note: ❏ If you are using Windows NT, you do...
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..., click FX890 2190 Guide. If you don't want to install the manual on your computer in Windows 2000, Me, 98, 95, or NT: 1. Select Install EPSON Remote Configuration Manager from the printer software CD-ROM. Installing the Remote Configuration Manager The EPSON Remote Configuration Manager provides an easy way to change your CD-ROM or DVD drive. Click the CD-ROM icon, then double-click SETUP.EXE...
..., click FX890 2190 Guide. If you don't want to install the manual on your computer in Windows 2000, Me, 98, 95, or NT: 1. Select Install EPSON Remote Configuration Manager from the printer software CD-ROM. Installing the Remote Configuration Manager The EPSON Remote Configuration Manager provides an easy way to change your CD-ROM or DVD drive. Click the CD-ROM icon, then double-click SETUP.EXE...
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The default settings (shown in Okidata mode. Feature Software emulation Auto tear off . If you turn on your FX-890/FX-2190, make your printer in the default setting mode. To return to FX-890/FX-2190 mode, hold down the Tear Off/Bin and Pause buttons while you want to print out its default settings for the printer to check the current settings and change them if necessary. See page 38. 40 Using the Control Panel To do this on the printer. The printer beeps...
The default settings (shown in Okidata mode. Feature Software emulation Auto tear off . If you turn on your FX-890/FX-2190, make your printer in the default setting mode. To return to FX-890/FX-2190 mode, hold down the Tear Off/Bin and Pause buttons while you want to print out its default settings for the printer to check the current settings and change them if necessary. See page 38. 40 Using the Control Panel To do this on the printer. The printer beeps...
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... the test using the printer's near letter-quality test. Note: To temporarily stop printing. Then turn on the printer while holding down the Load/Eject button while you turn on the printer. Make sure paper is loaded and the printer is printing the self test. To run the test using either single sheets or continuous paper of at least the following width: Paper type Continuous paper (including perforated border) Single sheet FX-890 9.5 inches (241 mm) A4 or letter size FX-2190 14.8 inches (376...
... the test using the printer's near letter-quality test. Note: To temporarily stop printing. Then turn on the printer while holding down the Load/Eject button while you turn on the printer. Make sure paper is loaded and the printer is printing the self test. To run the test using either single sheets or continuous paper of at least the following width: Paper type Continuous paper (including perforated border) Single sheet FX-890 9.5 inches (241 mm) A4 or letter size FX-2190 14.8 inches (376...
