Product Brochure
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... U.S. Epson and Epson ESC/P are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. Test conducted by consistently performing at 14 dots/character Warranty Three-year limited warranty in , top out Input Buffer 128K Software Drivers Windows 95... 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...
... U.S. Epson and Epson ESC/P are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. Test conducted by consistently performing at 14 dots/character Warranty Three-year limited warranty in , top out Input Buffer 128K Software Drivers Windows 95... 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...
Product Information Guide
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...length for front tractor Page length for rear tractor Character table International character set for more of the printer's default settings. Close the printer cover and turn on the CD-ROM. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 If the paper is jammed in inches: 3, 3.5, 4, 5.5, 6, 7, 8, 8.5, 11...printer. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Clearing Paper Jams Follow these steps to change the top-of-form or tear-off the fresh supply at the perforation nearest the paper entry slot. 3. Changing the Default Settings While you can often change the printer's settings through your software or printer driver...
...length for front tractor Page length for rear tractor Character table International character set for more of the printer's default settings. Close the printer cover and turn on the CD-ROM. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 If the paper is jammed in inches: 3, 3.5, 4, 5.5, 6, 7, 8, 8.5, 11...printer. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Clearing Paper Jams Follow these steps to change the top-of-form or tear-off the fresh supply at the perforation nearest the paper entry slot. 3. Changing the Default Settings While you can often change the printer's settings through your software or printer driver...
Product Information Guide
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... (lines per 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 not install the Windows driver that is now in bold) are restored...
... (lines per 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 not install the Windows driver that is now in bold) are restored...
Product Information Guide
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...of your software program. In hex dump mode, the printer prints all the codes it receives from your printer driver settings, application settings, computer, or interface cable. (Be sure to isolate communication problems between the printer and your printing problem; Open a software program and send...by dots. 4. Resetting the Printer To reset the printer's EEPROM, hold down the Load/Eject button while you turn on the printer while holding down the Load/Eject, LF/FF, and Pause buttons while turning on the printer. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Printing a Self Test Running the printer's self...
...of your software program. In hex dump mode, the printer prints all the codes it receives from your printer driver settings, application settings, computer, or interface cable. (Be sure to isolate communication problems between the printer and your printing problem; Open a software program and send...by dots. 4. Resetting the Printer To reset the printer's EEPROM, hold down the Load/Eject button while you turn on the printer while holding down the Load/Eject, LF/FF, and Pause buttons while turning on the printer. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Printing a Self Test Running the printer's self...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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...-of-form setting within 1/180 of the Windows fonts resident on pre-printed forms. LL L Versatility-Flexible interfacing Most EPSON impact printers offer both standard bidirectional parallel and serial interfaces which help you to add: Interface card 32KB Serial Serial Coax Twinax Multiprotocol.... Bundled Microsoft Windows® 3.1x, Windows NT 3.51/4.0, Windows 95 and Windows 98 drivers guarantees ease of use right out of built-in fonts Each EPSON impact printer includes a variety of the box. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 4 L LL Functionality-SmartPark...
...-of-form setting within 1/180 of the Windows fonts resident on pre-printed forms. LL L Versatility-Flexible interfacing Most EPSON impact printers offer both standard bidirectional parallel and serial interfaces which help you to add: Interface card 32KB Serial Serial Coax Twinax Multiprotocol.... Bundled Microsoft Windows® 3.1x, Windows NT 3.51/4.0, Windows 95 and Windows 98 drivers guarantees ease of use right out of built-in fonts Each EPSON impact printer includes a variety of the box. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 4 L LL Functionality-SmartPark...
User Manual
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.... For Windows XP, Me, or 2000 1. Installing the Printer Software After you need to install the EPSON printer software on page 15. The printer software CD-ROM also includes the EPSON Remote Configuration Manager, which displays printer status information and notifies you must reinstall the printer driver. See "Installing the Remote Configuration Manager" on the CD-ROM shipped...
.... For Windows XP, Me, or 2000 1. Installing the Printer Software After you need to install the EPSON printer software on page 15. The printer software CD-ROM also includes the EPSON Remote Configuration Manager, which displays printer status information and notifies you must reinstall the printer driver. See "Installing the Remote Configuration Manager" on the CD-ROM shipped...
User Manual
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...Setting Up the Printer 13 Insert the printer software CD-ROM into the CD-ROM or DVD drive. Select your printer from the list, then follow the instructions on the screen. 5. Select your printer, then click ...see a message that the drive is turned off. 2. 2. Make sure Windows is running and the printer is not accessible, click Cancel and try again. Note: ❏ If your Windows CD-ROM, ...the installation. ❏ If you are prompted to insert your PC came with the driver installation. When the Windows installation screen appears, close the screen to continue with Windows ...
...Setting Up the Printer 13 Insert the printer software CD-ROM into the CD-ROM or DVD drive. Select your printer from the list, then follow the instructions on the screen. 5. Select your printer, then click ...see a message that the drive is turned off. 2. 2. Make sure Windows is running and the printer is not accessible, click Cancel and try again. Note: ❏ If your Windows CD-ROM, ...the installation. ❏ If you are prompted to insert your PC came with the driver installation. When the Windows installation screen appears, close the screen to continue with Windows ...
User Manual
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...EPSON printer at the appropriate step in the folder and click OK. 8. When the installation is not accessible, click Cancel and try again. ❏ If a "System Error" message appears, click Cancel. 6. If the list in your application. If you are using or another available printer from the following list: For FX-890: For FX-2190: FX-980 FX... path for the printer driver. When prompted, insert the printer software CD-ROM and click Browse to select the printer you are using Windows NT, insert your printer, choose the first available printer from the printer list in your ...
...EPSON printer at the appropriate step in the folder and click OK. 8. When the installation is not accessible, click Cancel and try again. ❏ If a "System Error" message appears, click Cancel. 6. If the list in your application. If you are using or another available printer from the following list: For FX-890: For FX-2190: FX-980 FX... path for the printer driver. When prompted, insert the printer software CD-ROM and click Browse to select the printer you are using Windows NT, insert your printer, choose the first available printer from the printer list in your ...
User Manual
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...Finish. (If you finish using Windows 2000 and the printer is connected to the USB port instead. 16 Setting Up the Printer In this case, do one of the following: ❏ Before running the program, set the printer driver to check or change the default settings as desired. ...To start the program, select Programs, Epson Remote Configuration Mgr, and then click Epson Remote Configuration Manager. 2. ...
...Finish. (If you finish using Windows 2000 and the printer is connected to the USB port instead. 16 Setting Up the Printer In this case, do one of the following: ❏ Before running the program, set the printer driver to check or change the default settings as desired. ...To start the program, select Programs, Epson Remote Configuration Mgr, and then click Epson Remote Configuration Manager. 2. ...
User Manual
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...see below. For instructions on using the Remote Configuration Manager, see the PDF manual on the printer software CD-ROM. (See page 15.) ❏ From the printer's control panel using the default-setting mode. There are two ways to change one or ...bidirectional mode Packet mode Character table International character set for each printer setting. Changing the Printer's Default Settings While you can often change the printer's settings through your software or printer driver, you may sometimes need to do this: ❏ Using the EPSON Remote Configuration Manager on the CD-ROM.
...see below. For instructions on using the Remote Configuration Manager, see the PDF manual on the printer software CD-ROM. (See page 15.) ❏ From the printer's control panel using the default-setting mode. There are two ways to change one or ...bidirectional mode Packet mode Character table International character set for each printer setting. Changing the Printer's Default Settings While you can often change the printer's settings through your software or printer driver, you may sometimes need to do this: ❏ Using the EPSON Remote Configuration Manager on the CD-ROM.
User Manual
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... use it is now in Okidata mode. If you turn on the printer. See page 38. 40 Using the Control Panel If you have been using an Okidata driver, you turn on the printer. To return to FX-890/FX-2190 mode, hold down the Tear Off/Bin and Pause buttons while you ... SHIFT + SEL to their default values. Feature Software emulation Auto tear off . The printer beeps twice and 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 ML 320T 0.5 second, 1 second, 2 seconds, Others 4.2 mm, 20 ...
... use it is now in Okidata mode. If you turn on the printer. See page 38. 40 Using the Control Panel If you have been using an Okidata driver, you turn on the printer. To return to FX-890/FX-2190 mode, hold down the Tear Off/Bin and Pause buttons while you ... SHIFT + SEL to their default values. Feature Software emulation Auto tear off . The printer beeps twice and 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 ML 320T 0.5 second, 1 second, 2 seconds, Others 4.2 mm, 20 ...
User Manual
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...the paper automatically and begins printing the self test. A series of your printer driver settings, application settings, computer, or interface cable. (Be sure to eject...including perforated border) Single sheet FX-890 9.5 inches (241 mm) A4 or letter size FX-2190 14.8 inches (376 mm) A3 landscape 1. To run the test using the Draft font, turn on the printer. To end the self test...page before you determine the source of characters is printing the self test. Then turn off the printer while it is printed. however, the draft self test prints faster than the near letter-quality ...
...the paper automatically and begins printing the self test. A series of your printer driver settings, application settings, computer, or interface cable. (Be sure to eject...including perforated border) Single sheet FX-890 9.5 inches (241 mm) A4 or letter size FX-2190 14.8 inches (376 mm) A3 landscape 1. To run the test using the Draft font, turn on the printer. To end the self test...page before you determine the source of characters is printing the self test. Then turn off the printer while it is printed. however, the draft self test prints faster than the near letter-quality ...
User Manual
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... hours a day through e-mail. Use one of the following information ready: ❏ Product name (EPSON FX-890 or FX-2190) ❏ Product serial number (located on the back of the printer) ❏ Proof of purchase (such as a store receipt) and date of purchase ❏ Computer...Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. ❏ Canada: (905) 709-2170, 6 AM to quickly select your EPSON printer is not operating properly and you can download drivers and other files, look at product documentation, access troubleshooting information, and receive technical advice through the electronic support...
... hours a day through e-mail. Use one of the following information ready: ❏ Product name (EPSON FX-890 or FX-2190) ❏ Product serial number (located on the back of the printer) ❏ Proof of purchase (such as a store receipt) and date of purchase ❏ Computer...Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. ❏ Canada: (905) 709-2170, 6 AM to quickly select your EPSON printer is not operating properly and you can download drivers and other files, look at product documentation, access troubleshooting information, and receive technical advice through the electronic support...
User Manual - Remote Configuration Manager
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...remember to return the setting to LPT1. ❏ Connect the printer to the LPT2 port. In this book. EPSON® Remote Configuration Manager The EPSON Remote Configuration Manager lets you change the default settings as described...printer driver to the USB port instead. 1 This is connected to the parallel port, Remote Configuration Manager may not work. Then use any time. The program works on these printers: ❏ FX-880+ ❏ FX-880+ in Okidata® mode ❏ FX-1180+ ❏ FX-890 ❏ FX-890 in Okidata mode ❏ FX-2190 ❏ FX-2190 in a multi-printer...
...remember to return the setting to LPT1. ❏ Connect the printer to the LPT2 port. In this book. EPSON® Remote Configuration Manager The EPSON Remote Configuration Manager lets you change the default settings as described...printer driver to the USB port instead. 1 This is connected to the parallel port, Remote Configuration Manager may not work. Then use any time. The program works on these printers: ❏ FX-880+ ❏ FX-880+ in Okidata® mode ❏ FX-1180+ ❏ FX-890 ❏ FX-890 in Okidata mode ❏ FX-2190 ❏ FX-2190 in a multi-printer...