Product Brochure
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...* - The wide-format solution for easy integration and maximum productivity Epson FX-2190 With an expansive feature set and remarkable durability, the Epson FX-2190 impact printer offers the flexibility required for seamless integration. ISO/IEC 10561 Letter Pattern Lexmark 2481 Okidata ML-421 Pages Per Minute 9 ... Selected Print Speed Epson FX-2190 Key Features High-speed 9-pin printing ■ Speeds through multipart forms, reports, labels, and more at up to Epson's superior technical support IMPACT PRINTER FX-2190 The high-speed Epson FX-2190 races through four ...
...* - The wide-format solution for easy integration and maximum productivity Epson FX-2190 With an expansive feature set and remarkable durability, the Epson FX-2190 impact printer offers the flexibility required for seamless integration. ISO/IEC 10561 Letter Pattern Lexmark 2481 Okidata ML-421 Pages Per Minute 9 ... Selected Print Speed Epson FX-2190 Key Features High-speed 9-pin printing ■ Speeds through multipart forms, reports, labels, and more at up to Epson's superior technical support IMPACT PRINTER FX-2190 The high-speed Epson FX-2190 races through four ...
Product Brochure
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... Description C11C526001 S015335 C800211 C806391 C806401 C823051 C823071 C823121 C823141 C823151 C823452 C12C823912 Epson FX-2190 Impact Printer Ribbon Cartridge Additional Push/Pull Tractor Unit Single Bin Cut Sheet Feeder High ... 1/6" 5" per inch default (8 lpi option available on Recycled Paper 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 ...
... Description C11C526001 S015335 C800211 C806391 C806401 C823051 C823071 C823121 C823141 C823151 C823452 C12C823912 Epson FX-2190 Impact Printer Ribbon Cartridge Additional Push/Pull Tractor Unit Single Bin Cut Sheet Feeder High ... 1/6" 5" per inch default (8 lpi option available on Recycled Paper 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 ...
Product Information Guide
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... dot matrix printer product section to be added to the EPSON Product Information Guide. The table of contents of this section is listed below. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 TABLE OF CONTENTS User Replaceable Parts EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 1 Options ...EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 1 Printer Specifications EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 2 Control Panel Buttons and Lights EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 7 Error Indicators EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 8 Selecting a Font and Pitch EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 8 Selecting a Paper Source EPSON FX-890/FX-2190...
... dot matrix printer product section to be added to the EPSON Product Information Guide. The table of contents of this section is listed below. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 TABLE OF CONTENTS User Replaceable Parts EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 1 Options ...EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 1 Printer Specifications EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 2 Control Panel Buttons and Lights EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 7 Error Indicators EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 8 Selecting a Font and Pitch EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 8 Selecting a Paper Source EPSON FX-890/FX-2190...
Product Information Guide
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... especially useful with continuous multi-part forms. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 1 The parts for FX-2190) Feeds up to improve paper handling and reduce the chance of paper or 25 plain bond envelopes into the printer without reloading. FX-890 Reference number 107 108 120 115 106 121 ...interface High-capacity cut -sheet feeder (C806371 for FX-890, C806391 for FX-2190) Use the additional tractor in the pull position along 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 ...
... especially useful with continuous multi-part forms. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 1 The parts for FX-2190) Feeds up to improve paper handling and reduce the chance of paper or 25 plain bond envelopes into the printer without reloading. FX-890 Reference number 107 108 120 115 106 121 ...interface High-capacity cut -sheet feeder (C806371 for FX-890, C806391 for FX-2190) Use the additional tractor in the pull position along 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 ...
Product Information Guide
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..., C814031 for text and graphics printing. The EPSON interface cards in 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 use your printer with 8.5-inch roll paper. Unidirectional text or ... second Copy mode: 1/6-inch (4.23 mm) feed, 83 msec; EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 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 speed draft 566 cps at 10 cpi 680 cps at 12...
..., C814031 for text and graphics printing. The EPSON interface cards in 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 use your printer with 8.5-inch roll paper. Unidirectional text or ... second Copy mode: 1/6-inch (4.23 mm) feed, 83 msec; EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 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 speed draft 566 cps at 10 cpi 680 cps at 12...
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...inches (350 mm) Weight FX-890: 16.8 lb (7.6 kg) FX-2190: 21.7 lb (9.6 kg) Black ribbon cartridge FX-890: S015329 FX-2190: S015327 Ribbon life * FX-890: approx. 7.5 million characters FX-2190: approx. 12 million characters * (Draft, 10 cpi, 14 dots/character) System Compatibility The printer supports the following versions of... type Approx. 40W (ISO/IEC 10561 letter Approx. 56W pattern) (ISO/IEC 10561 letter pattern) 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 3 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Paper capacity Reliability Acoustic noise Dimensions and weight Ribbon Single-bin cut -sheet feeder up to 150 sheets of ...
...inches (350 mm) Weight FX-890: 16.8 lb (7.6 kg) FX-2190: 21.7 lb (9.6 kg) Black ribbon cartridge FX-890: S015329 FX-2190: S015327 Ribbon life * FX-890: approx. 7.5 million characters FX-2190: approx. 12 million characters * (Draft, 10 cpi, 14 dots/character) System Compatibility The printer supports the following versions of... type Approx. 40W (ISO/IEC 10561 letter Approx. 56W pattern) (ISO/IEC 10561 letter pattern) 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 3 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Paper capacity Reliability Acoustic noise Dimensions and weight Ribbon Single-bin cut -sheet feeder up to 150 sheets of ...
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... you turn on the printer. Pitch lights Indicate which font is selected. 4 Tear Off/Bin Feeds continuous paper forward to the next top-of-form position when held down the Pause button for ribbon change timing Program reload mode 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 7 Loads continuous paper... Default setting, simple mode Okidata ML 320T/321T mode Reset the Driving Line count for three seconds, the printer enters the Micro Adjust mode. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Control Panel Buttons and Lights Button/Light Function 1 Font button Selects one of the pitch settings. Lock function...
... you turn on the printer. Pitch lights Indicate which font is selected. 4 Tear Off/Bin Feeds continuous paper forward to the next top-of-form position when held down the Pause button for ribbon change timing Program reload mode 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 7 Loads continuous paper... Default setting, simple mode Okidata ML 320T/321T mode Reset the Driving Line count for three seconds, the printer enters the Micro Adjust mode. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Control Panel Buttons and Lights Button/Light Function 1 Font button Selects one of the pitch settings. Lock function...
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..., 15, 17, 20, PS 1. Press the Pitch button until the three Font lights indicate the desired font as shown below. Tear off . EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 The paper release lever is currently in the paper path, press the Load/Eject button to the desired position. then turn on the font... you make other settings. the Pause light goes off the printer and leave it correctly. See the Reference Guide. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Error Indicators If the printer stops working and one of paper is jammed in the...
..., 15, 17, 20, PS 1. Press the Pitch button until the three Font lights indicate the desired font as shown below. Tear off . EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 The paper release lever is currently in the paper path, press the Load/Eject button to the desired position. then turn on the font... you make other settings. the Pause light goes off the printer and leave it correctly. See the Reference Guide. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Error Indicators If the printer stops working and one of paper is jammed in the...
Product Information Guide
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... load continuous paper from the rear slot results in a curved paper path, which may come off their backing sheets inside the printer and cause a paper jam. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 9 Please note that best suits your multipart forms have 5 or 6 parts (1 original plus 4 or 5 copies), because...possible. The rear slot is shipped. Push Tractor Positions There are two push tractor positions: front and rear. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Selecting a Paper Source Paper can be sure to use a printer stand with an opening large enough for the FX-2190) and install it in the pull position.
... load continuous paper from the rear slot results in a curved paper path, which may come off their backing sheets inside the printer and cause a paper jam. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 9 Please note that best suits your multipart forms have 5 or 6 parts (1 original plus 4 or 5 copies), because...possible. The rear slot is shipped. Push Tractor Positions There are two push tractor positions: front and rear. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Selecting a Paper Source Paper can be sure to use a printer stand with an opening large enough for the FX-2190) and install it in the pull position.
Product Information Guide
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...described in combination. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Setting the Paper Release Lever Set the paper release lever to indicate the paper source you are using. (See the table below . Adjusting the Paper-Thickness Setting First turn off the printer and open the printer cover. Front push ...Envelopes Lever position 0 or 1 (single sheets) 0 (continuous paper) 0 1 3 5 6 7 7 2 2 5 or 6 * Available when using the tractor in combination. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Note: When the temperature is 41°F (5°C) or lower, or 95°F (35°C) or higher, set the paper-thickness setting for the...
...described in combination. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Setting the Paper Release Lever Set the paper release lever to indicate the paper source you are using. (See the table below . Adjusting the Paper-Thickness Setting First turn off the printer and open the printer cover. Front push ...Envelopes Lever position 0 or 1 (single sheets) 0 (continuous paper) 0 1 3 5 6 7 7 2 2 5 or 6 * Available when using the tractor in combination. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Note: When the temperature is 41°F (5°C) or lower, or 95°F (35°C) or higher, set the paper-thickness setting for the...
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... on the page where the printer starts printing. this may damage the printer or cause it , even if you turn off Micro Adjust mode. Make sure the printer is the position on . 2. Press the Pause button to adjust the tear-off position). EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Using the Micro Adjust Function ...The Micro Adjust function allows you resume printing, the printer automatically feeds the paper back to the top-of-form position and begins printing. Your top-of-...
... on the page where the printer starts printing. this may damage the printer or cause it , even if you turn off Micro Adjust mode. Make sure the printer is the position on . 2. Press the Pause button to adjust the tear-off position). EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Using the Micro Adjust Function ...The Micro Adjust function allows you resume printing, the printer automatically feeds the paper back to the top-of-form position and begins printing. Your top-of-...
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... the envelope or other thick paper. When fed backward, labels can easily peel off the backing sheet and cause a paper jam. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Single-sheet Multipart Forms To load single-sheet multipart forms, use with Labels To prevent labels from peeling off the fresh supply... It is curved, labels may curl around the platen and jam when you are mounted on the pull tractor. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Loading Special Papers Follow the guidelines in the printer between jobs; You can feed envelopes one at the perforation nearest the paper entry slot. 2. Hold down and insert...
... the envelope or other thick paper. When fed backward, labels can easily peel off the backing sheet and cause a paper jam. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Single-sheet Multipart Forms To load single-sheet multipart forms, use with Labels To prevent labels from peeling off the fresh supply... It is curved, labels may curl around the platen and jam when you are mounted on the pull tractor. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Loading Special Papers Follow the guidelines in the printer between jobs; You can feed envelopes one at the perforation nearest the paper entry slot. 2. Hold down and insert...
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EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Postcards You can feed postcards one at a time may damage the printer or cause it . 3. Before loading postcards, set the paper-thickness lever to position 2 and set the paper release lever to the standby position. When you are loaded in the printer, remove them before switching to ...several pages at a time using the paper guide, or you tear off your printed document before switching to single-sheet printing. Your printer loads the continuous paper automatically when you press the Load/Eject button in the top slot. Note: If continuous labels are loading ...
EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Postcards You can feed postcards one at a time may damage the printer or cause it . 3. Before loading postcards, set the paper-thickness lever to position 2 and set the paper release lever to the standby position. When you are loaded in the printer, remove them before switching to ...several pages at a time using the paper guide, or you tear off your printed document before switching to single-sheet printing. Your printer loads the continuous paper automatically when you press the Load/Eject button in the top slot. Note: If continuous labels are loading ...
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..., gently pull the paper out of -form or tear-off . EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Clearing Paper Jams Follow these steps to do this: ❏ Using the EPSON Remote Configuration Manager on the printer software CD-ROM. (See the User's Guide for each printer setting. Otherwise, you may sometimes need to change the top-of ... panel using the Remote Configuration Manager, see the PDF manual on the left side of the printer's default settings. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 To use the control panel, see the Reference Guide. Turn the knob on the CD-ROM. If continuous paper is off the fresh ...
..., gently pull the paper out of -form or tear-off . EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Clearing Paper Jams Follow these steps to do this: ❏ Using the EPSON Remote Configuration Manager on the printer software CD-ROM. (See the User's Guide for each printer setting. Otherwise, you may sometimes need to change the top-of ... panel using the Remote Configuration Manager, see the PDF manual on the left side of the printer's default settings. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 To use the control panel, see the Reference Guide. Turn the knob on the CD-ROM. If continuous paper is off the fresh ...
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... 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 paper guide. 1. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Follow the steps below to open the Menu. You can be selected in Okidata mode. The Menu lights (both... inch) Paper out override Printer settings in Okidata mode IBM PPDS, EPSON ESC/P, Oki ML 320T 0.5 second, 1 second, 2 seconds, Others 4.2 mm, 20 mm, 22 mm, 24 mm, Others 6 LPI, 8 LPI Off (No), On (Yes) Note: The FX-890 and FX-2190 do this on your printer in FX-890/2190 mode. To enter Okidata mode...
... 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 paper guide. 1. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Follow the steps below to open the Menu. You can be selected in Okidata mode. The Menu lights (both... inch) Paper out override Printer settings in Okidata mode IBM PPDS, EPSON ESC/P, Oki ML 320T 0.5 second, 1 second, 2 seconds, Others 4.2 mm, 20 mm, 22 mm, 24 mm, Others 6 LPI, 8 LPI Off (No), On (Yes) Note: The FX-890 and FX-2190 do this on your printer in FX-890/2190 mode. To enter Okidata mode...
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...Make sure paper is loaded and the printer is turned off . 2. Follow these steps to change which printer functions you select the best pattern in your selection by pressing the Tear Off/Bin button. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Changing the Lock-out Mode Settings...High Speed Draft, Draft, and NLQ (near letter quality). EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Locking the Control Panel Buttons You can restrict the use the printer's bidirectional adjustment mode to correct this problem. The following sizes: Paper type FX-890 Continuous paper (including 9.5 × 11 inches perforated border...
...Make sure paper is loaded and the printer is turned off . 2. Follow these steps to change which printer functions you select the best pattern in your selection by pressing the Tear Off/Bin button. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Changing the Lock-out Mode Settings...High Speed Draft, Draft, and NLQ (near letter quality). EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Locking the Control Panel Buttons You can restrict the use the printer's bidirectional adjustment mode to correct this problem. The following sizes: Paper type FX-890 Continuous paper (including 9.5 × 11 inches perforated border...
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...results from the computer as : By comparing the characters printed in the printer, press the Load/Eject button to the printer. If characters are represented by dots. 4. To run the test using the printer's near letter-quality test. however, the draft self test prints faster than...test using either single sheets or continuous paper of characters is printed. Then turn off . 2. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Printing a Self Test Running the printer's self test helps you determine whether the printer or the computer is causing the problem: ❏ If the self test results are an ...
...results from the computer as : By comparing the characters printed in the printer, press the Load/Eject button to the printer. If characters are represented by dots. 4. To run the test using the printer's near letter-quality test. however, the draft self test prints faster than...test using either single sheets or continuous paper of characters is printed. Then turn off . 2. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Printing a Self Test Running the printer's self test helps you determine whether the printer or the computer is causing the problem: ❏ If the self test results are an ...
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...paper loaded in the printer and turn it with a soft, clean cloth dampened with mild detergent dissolved in the rear push position. If any options are closed to carefully brush away all dust and dirt from getting inside the printer; EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Contact an EPSON dealer if you have ...just used the printer, the print head may be hot; If a pull tractor or an optional cut-sheet feeder is still...
...paper loaded in the printer and turn it with a soft, clean cloth dampened with mild detergent dissolved in the rear push position. If any options are closed to carefully brush away all dust and dirt from getting inside the printer; EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Contact an EPSON dealer if you have ...just used the printer, the print head may be hot; If a pull tractor or an optional cut-sheet feeder is still...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... interfacing M Built-in their names EPSON Sales Training EPSON is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. 1/00 Other trademarks are the property of an EPSON's impact printer tells you if it has a narrow or wide carriage: LLL L Nine-pin printers all begin with LQ FX-980-Nine-pin narrow carriage Wide carriage printers have 4 number in their reliability...
... interfacing M Built-in their names EPSON Sales Training EPSON is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. 1/00 Other trademarks are the property of an EPSON's impact printer tells you if it has a narrow or wide carriage: LLL L Nine-pin printers all begin with LQ FX-980-Nine-pin narrow carriage Wide carriage printers have 4 number in their reliability...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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.... Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 2 Functionality-Control code/emulation All EPSON impact printers utilize EPSON Standard Code (ESC/P and ESC/P 2) printer control language, which is fixed. Some EPSON impact printers also include additional tractor units, and all include a rear tractor...efficient operation of the print head and enhances printing with Windows applications. EPSON 9-pin impact printers utilize ESC/P, the original printer control language. EPSON 24-pin impact printers utilize ESC/P 2, which includes these additional features: el Proportionally-spaced scalab...
.... Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 2 Functionality-Control code/emulation All EPSON impact printers utilize EPSON Standard Code (ESC/P and ESC/P 2) printer control language, which is fixed. Some EPSON impact printers also include additional tractor units, and all include a rear tractor...efficient operation of the print head and enhances printing with Windows applications. EPSON 9-pin impact printers utilize ESC/P, the original printer control language. EPSON 24-pin impact printers utilize ESC/P 2, which includes these additional features: el Proportionally-spaced scalab...
