Product Brochure
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...174; 321/321 Turbo. 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. Its easy-to-install 12 million character ... capabilities ■ Provides four convenient paper paths to accommodate cut sheet paper and continuous forms up to Epson's superior technical support IMPACT PRINTER FX-2190 And, it 's backed by superior technical support from the world leader in demanding print environments ■...
...174; 321/321 Turbo. 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. Its easy-to-install 12 million character ... capabilities ■ Provides four convenient paper paths to accommodate cut sheet paper and continuous forms up to Epson's superior technical support IMPACT PRINTER FX-2190 And, it 's backed by superior technical support from the world leader in demanding print environments ■...
Product Brochure
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... 104 cps (10 cpi) (Note: Normal print speed is achieved when printer safety cover is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. 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...
... 104 cps (10 cpi) (Note: Normal print speed is achieved when printer safety cover is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. 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...
Product Information Guide
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... provides a new dot matrix printer product section to be added to the EPSON Product Information Guide. 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 - 9 Setting the Paper Release Lever EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 10 Adjusting...
... provides a new dot matrix printer product section to be added to the EPSON Product Information Guide. 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 - 9 Setting the Paper Release Lever EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 10 Adjusting...
Product Information Guide
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... position to 50 sheets of paper into the printer without reloading. The parts for the FX-890. Load only ordinary single sheets in the pull position along with continuous multi-part forms. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 1 Single-bin cut -sheet feeder (C806381 for FX-890, C806401 for FX-2190) Feeds up to improve paper handling and reduce...
... position to 50 sheets of paper into the printer without reloading. The parts for the FX-890. Load only ordinary single sheets in the pull position along with continuous multi-part forms. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 1 Single-bin cut -sheet feeder (C806381 for FX-890, C806401 for FX-2190) Feeds up to improve paper handling and reduce...
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...msec; Check with your printer's built-in USB and parallel interfaces and provide added network compatibility. 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 ...in the table below are also supported on this printer. 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 load single sheets and carbonless ...
...msec; Check with your printer's built-in USB and parallel interfaces and provide added network compatibility. 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 ...in the table below are also supported on this printer. 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 load single sheets and carbonless ...
Product Information Guide
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...17, 20 cpi EPSON Roman 10, 12, 15 , 17, 20 cpi, proportional EPSON Sans Serif 10, 12, 15, 17, 20 cpi, proportional Bar code fonts: EAN-13, EAN-8, Interleaved 2 of 5, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code 39, Code 128, POSTNET, Coda bar (NW-7), Industrial 2 of 5, Matrix 2 of 5...13.8 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 Microsoft ...
...17, 20 cpi EPSON Roman 10, 12, 15 , 17, 20 cpi, proportional EPSON Sans Serif 10, 12, 15, 17, 20 cpi, proportional Bar code fonts: EAN-13, EAN-8, Interleaved 2 of 5, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code 39, Code 128, POSTNET, Coda bar (NW-7), Industrial 2 of 5, Matrix 2 of 5...13.8 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 Microsoft ...
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... continuous paper backward to the standby position if a sheet is selected. When held down for ribbon change timing Program reload mode 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 7 Control panel button Load/Eject LF/FF Load/Eject + LF/FF Load/Eject + LF/FF + Pause Pause Load/Eject ...and Pitch buttons simultaneously, the printer clears the buffer and restores its default settings. 3 Pitch button Selects one of the fonts. Feeds continuous paper backward from the standby position. Both off when continuous paper is paused. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Control Panel Buttons and Lights Button...
... continuous paper backward to the standby position if a sheet is selected. When held down for ribbon change timing Program reload mode 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 7 Control panel button Load/Eject LF/FF Load/Eject + LF/FF Load/Eject + LF/FF + Pause Pause Load/Eject ...and Pitch buttons simultaneously, the printer clears the buffer and restores its default settings. 3 Pitch button Selects one of the fonts. Feeds continuous paper backward from the standby position. Both off when continuous paper is paused. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Control Panel Buttons and Lights Button...
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... not loaded correctly. NNO NON NOO ONN ONO USD HSD Draft Roman Sans Serif O=On, N=Off 3. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 The paper is not printing. A single sheet of the printer's five fonts (in a document. Tear off . Paper is jammed in the selected paper source. To clear the paper jam...lever to the position for the paper source you can select one or more information. An unknown or fatal printer error has occurred. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Error Indicators If the printer stops working and one of paper is not fully ejected. Then press the Pause button; then press Load/...
... not loaded correctly. NNO NON NOO ONN ONO USD HSD Draft Roman Sans Serif O=On, N=Off 3. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 The paper is not printing. A single sheet of the printer's five fonts (in a document. Tear off . Paper is jammed in the selected paper source. To clear the paper jam...lever to the position for the paper source you can select one or more information. An unknown or fatal printer error has occurred. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Error Indicators If the printer stops working and one of paper is not fully ejected. Then press the Pause button; then press Load/...
Product Information Guide
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... the rear slot results in the pull position. The labels may come off their backing sheets inside the printer and cause a paper jam. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 9 Select the paper source that loading paper from the top, front, bottom, or rear. This reduces the chances of paper jams.... the optional pull tractor unit (C800201 for the FX-890 or C800211 for the paper to feed through it without obstruction. 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 a curved paper path,...
... the rear slot results in the pull position. The labels may come off their backing sheets inside the printer and cause a paper jam. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 9 Select the paper source that loading paper from the top, front, bottom, or rear. This reduces the chances of paper jams.... the optional pull tractor unit (C800201 for the FX-890 or C800211 for the paper to feed through it without obstruction. 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 a curved paper path,...
Product Information Guide
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... continuous paper from the top or front slot. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 You can load paper in the front, rear, or bottom slot. Adjusting the Paper-Thickness Setting First turn off the printer and open the printer cover. Rear push tractor position For loading continuous ... 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 . (See the table below . EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Setting the Paper Release Lever Set the paper release lever to indicate the paper source you are using the tractor in the bottom or front...
... continuous paper from the top or front slot. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 You can load paper in the front, rear, or bottom slot. Adjusting the Paper-Thickness Setting First turn off the printer and open the printer cover. Rear push tractor position For loading continuous ... 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 . (See the table below . EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Setting the Paper Release Lever Set the paper release lever to indicate the paper source you are using the tractor in the bottom or front...
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... overrides the top-of -form position and begins printing. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Using the Micro Adjust Function The Micro Adjust function allows you make with the Micro Adjust function. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 11 Your tear-off the printer. Caution: Never use this may damage the printer or cause it to lose the tear-off Position...
... overrides the top-of -form position and begins printing. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Using the Micro Adjust Function The Micro Adjust function allows you make with the Micro Adjust function. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 11 Your tear-off the printer. Caution: Never use this may damage the printer or cause it to lose the tear-off Position...
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...to position 5 (for thin envelopes) or 6 (for use the front paper entry slot with labels, requires a straight or almost straight paper path. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Loading Special Papers Follow the guidelines in the front (to the pull tractor) or bottom (pull tractor) paper slot. Because the rear paper path ... use only the type of your envelope. Envelopes Before loading envelopes, set the paper-thickness lever to eject the remaining labels from the printer: 1. Be sure to place the envelope printable side down the LF/FF button to 2 before printing. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03
...to position 5 (for thin envelopes) or 6 (for use the front paper entry slot with labels, requires a straight or almost straight paper path. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Loading Special Papers Follow the guidelines in the front (to the pull tractor) or bottom (pull tractor) paper slot. Because the rear paper path ... use only the type of your envelope. Envelopes Before loading envelopes, set the paper-thickness lever to eject the remaining labels from the printer: 1. Be sure to place the envelope printable side down the LF/FF button to 2 before printing. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03
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... position. Make sure the tractor is installed in the front or rear push position and that continuous paper is on. When you begin printing. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 13 When loading A6 size cards, always load them in the top slot. Then tear off the printed pages. Move the paper guide to... Off/Bin button several pages at a time using the paper guide, or you can be loaded only in the front or rear paper slot. Your printer loads the continuous paper automatically when you are using. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Postcards You can feed postcards one at a time may damage the...
... position. Make sure the tractor is installed in the front or rear push position and that continuous paper is on. When you begin printing. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 13 When loading A6 size cards, always load them in the top slot. Then tear off the printed pages. Move the paper guide to... Off/Bin button several pages at a time using the paper guide, or you can be loaded only in the front or rear paper slot. Your printer loads the continuous paper automatically when you are using. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Postcards You can feed postcards one at a time may damage the...
Product Information Guide
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...over perforation Auto tear-off the printer and open the printer cover. 2. If the paper is off . If continuous paper is off . Make sure the Paper Out light is not flashing and the Pause light is jammed in the printer. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Otherwise, you may sometimes ...need to change the top-of the printer away from you may damage the printer or change one or more information.) ❏ From the printer's control panel using the Remote Configuration Manager,...
...over perforation Auto tear-off the printer and open the printer cover. 2. If the paper is off . If continuous paper is off . Make sure the Paper Out light is not flashing and the Pause light is jammed in the printer. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Otherwise, you may sometimes ...need to change the top-of the printer away from you may damage the printer or change one or more information.) ❏ From the printer's control panel using the Remote Configuration Manager,...
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... 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 the Okidata printer, press SHIFT + SEL to...default-setting mode and prints the language selection instructions. 2. The Menu lights (both the Tear Off/Bin lights) turn on the printer. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Follow the steps below to indicate it with Okidata Microline 320/321 Turbo factory settings. If you have been using an Okidata driver...
... 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 the Okidata printer, press SHIFT + SEL to...default-setting mode and prints the language selection instructions. 2. The Menu lights (both the Tear Off/Bin lights) turn on the printer. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Follow the steps below to indicate it with Okidata Microline 320/321 Turbo factory settings. If you have been using an Okidata driver...
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...alignment for each sheet. While holding down the Pause button, turn Lock-out mode off the printer. Make sure paper is on . Then select the pattern with the best alignment. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 The printer beeps twice, indicating that Lock-out mode has been turned off . 2. When Lock-out... alignment pattern from the paper guide. Turn on the control panel using Lock-out mode. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Locking the Control Panel Buttons You can restrict the use of buttons on the printer while holding down the LF/FF and Pause buttons. In the default Lock-out mode,...
...alignment for each sheet. While holding down the Pause button, turn Lock-out mode off the printer. Make sure paper is on . Then select the pattern with the best alignment. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 The printer beeps twice, indicating that Lock-out mode has been turned off . 2. When Lock-out... alignment pattern from the paper guide. Turn on the control panel using Lock-out mode. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Locking the Control Panel Buttons You can restrict the use of buttons on the printer while holding down the LF/FF and Pause buttons. In the default Lock-out mode,...
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... the hexadecimal codes, you can print a hex dump using the printer's near letter-quality test. Caution: Do not turn on the printer. 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.... If you are represented by dots. 4. To enter hex dump mode, turn off the printer. To turn off hex dump mode, press the Pause button, eject the printed page(s), and then turn off . 2. Resetting the Printer To reset the printer's EEPROM, hold down the Load...
... the hexadecimal codes, you can print a hex dump using the printer's near letter-quality test. Caution: Do not turn on the printer. 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.... If you are represented by dots. 4. To enter hex dump mode, turn off the printer. To turn off hex dump mode, press the Pause button, eject the printed page(s), and then turn off . 2. Resetting the Printer To reset the printer's EEPROM, hold down the Load...
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... distance, carefully repack it off . 2. Do not spray lubricants inside the printer. If a pull tractor or an optional cut-sheet feeder is installed, remove it . 1. Caution: Never use a hard or abrasive brush. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Cleaning the Printer 1. Be careful not to remove the ribbon cartridge. Remove any paper loaded in their...
... distance, carefully repack it off . 2. Do not spray lubricants inside the printer. If a pull tractor or an optional cut-sheet feeder is installed, remove it . 1. Caution: Never use a hard or abrasive brush. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Cleaning the Printer 1. Be careful not to remove the ribbon cartridge. Remove any paper loaded in their...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... up Reliability M Ribbon quality M Ribbon cartridge reliability M Total Print Volume vs. These printers have paper loaded and waiting. Impact printers are renowned for their names EPSON Sales Training EPSON is a 9- Reliability - both in their reliability with FX, LX, or DFX Twenty-four pin printers all have the sturdiest printhead pins which : Hit the paper less hard...
... up Reliability M Ribbon quality M Ribbon cartridge reliability M Total Print Volume vs. These printers have paper loaded and waiting. Impact printers are renowned for their names EPSON Sales Training EPSON is a 9- Reliability - both in their reliability with FX, LX, or DFX Twenty-four pin printers all have the sturdiest printhead pins which : Hit the paper less hard...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... printing with 360 dpi in some it is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. 1/00 Other trademarks are the property of EPSON's impact printers have optional tractor units available. Some EPSON impact printers also include additional tractor units, and all include a rear tractor. Front ...push paper path Rear push/pull Front push/pull EPSON Sales Training EPSON is fixed. EPSON 9-pin impact printers utilize ESC/P, the original printer control language. In some models this tractor is moveable, and in a single pass of form ...
... printing with 360 dpi in some it is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. 1/00 Other trademarks are the property of EPSON's impact printers have optional tractor units available. Some EPSON impact printers also include additional tractor units, and all include a rear tractor. Front ...push paper path Rear push/pull Front push/pull EPSON Sales Training EPSON is fixed. EPSON 9-pin impact printers utilize ESC/P, the original printer control language. In some models this tractor is moveable, and in a single pass of form ...