Product Brochure
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... Includes access to use, this versatile product is the perfect drop-in impact printing. Powerful, yet easy to Epson's superior technical support IMPACT PRINTER FX-2190 Complete with a newly designed control panel featuring a lock-out mode and other intuitive functions, this 9-pin, ...print environments. 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 the Epson FX-1180/1180+/2180 or the Okidata® Microline® 321/321 ...
... Includes access to use, this versatile product is the perfect drop-in impact printing. Powerful, yet easy to Epson's superior technical support IMPACT PRINTER FX-2190 Complete with a newly designed control panel featuring a lock-out mode and other intuitive functions, this 9-pin, ...print environments. 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 the Epson FX-1180/1180+/2180 or the Okidata® Microline® 321/321 ...
Product Brochure
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... Warranty Three-year limited warranty in these marks. © Copyright 2003 Epson America, Inc. 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...
... Warranty Three-year limited warranty in these marks. © Copyright 2003 Epson America, Inc. 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...
Product Information Guide
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... 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 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 17 Cleaning the Printer EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 18 Transporting the Printer EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 18 Related Documentation EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 18 6/03 The table of contents of this section is listed below. P R O D U C T I N F O R M A T I O N G U I D E EPSON UPDATE 6/11/03 This package provides a new dot matrix printer product section...
... 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 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 17 Cleaning the Printer EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 18 Transporting the Printer EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 18 Related Documentation EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 18 6/03 The table of contents of this section is listed below. P R O D U C T I N F O R M A T I O N G U I D E EPSON UPDATE 6/11/03 This package provides a new dot matrix printer product section...
Product Information Guide
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... 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...
... 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...
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...feed, 83 msec; The EPSON interface cards in the table below are also supported on this 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 speed draft 566 ... or programmable in USB and parallel interfaces and provide added network compatibility. Continuous: 3.1 inches (78 mm)/ second; 2 - EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Roll paper holder (8310) Allows you to 6 parts without removing the tractor from the front push position. Card type Serial ...
...feed, 83 msec; The EPSON interface cards in the table below are also supported on this 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 speed draft 566 ... or programmable in USB and parallel interfaces and provide added network compatibility. Continuous: 3.1 inches (78 mm)/ second; 2 - EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Roll paper holder (8310) Allows you to 6 parts without removing the tractor from the front push position. Card type Serial ...
Product Information Guide
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... 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 ....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...
... 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 ....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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... NLQ self test Draft self test Data (Hex) dump EEPROM reset Bidirectional adjustment mode Control panel Lock-out mode (on page 8. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Control Panel Buttons and Lights Button/Light Function 1 Font button Selects one of the pitch settings. Font lights Indicate which pitch is ...page 8. Right light is on when Card mode is selected. 5 Menu When you press both the Font and Pitch buttons simultaneously, the printer clears the buffer and restores its default settings. 3 Pitch button Selects one of -form position when held down the Pause button for three...
... NLQ self test Draft self test Data (Hex) dump EEPROM reset Bidirectional adjustment mode Control panel Lock-out mode (on page 8. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Control Panel Buttons and Lights Button/Light Function 1 Font button Selects one of the pitch settings. Font lights Indicate which pitch is ...page 8. Right light is on when Card mode is selected. 5 Menu When you press both the Font and Pitch buttons simultaneously, the printer clears the buffer and restores its default settings. 3 Pitch button Selects one of -form position when held down the Pause button for three...
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... position. If it is overheated. The paper is not fed to diagnose and fix the problem. Turn off . The available pitch depends on the printer again. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 then move the paper release lever to eject the sheet. Wait a few minutes; Note: Settings you want to use the following table to...
... position. If it is overheated. The paper is not fed to diagnose and fix the problem. Turn off . The available pitch depends on the printer again. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 then move the paper release lever to eject the sheet. Wait a few minutes; Note: Settings you want to use the following table to...
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... through it without obstruction. Labels require a straight paper path; otherwise they may come off their backing sheets inside the printer and cause a paper jam. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 9 This reduces the chances of paper jams. The bottom paper slot has the straightest paper path, so it...may affect loading performance, so use the front or bottom slot whenever possible. 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. However, you print on thick paper...
... through it without obstruction. Labels require a straight paper path; otherwise they may come off their backing sheets inside the printer and cause a paper jam. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 9 This reduces the chances of paper jams. The bottom paper slot has the straightest paper path, so it...may affect loading performance, so use the front or bottom slot whenever possible. 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. However, you print on thick paper...
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... paper-thickness setting for the type of the printer in the table below .) Lever position Description Single-sheet position For loading single-sheet paper from the tractor installed on top of paper you want to improve print quality. 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...
... paper-thickness setting for the type of the printer in the table below .) Lever position Description Single-sheet position For loading single-sheet paper from the tractor installed on top of paper you want to improve print quality. 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...
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...U button to adjust the top-of-form position; The Pause light begins flashing and the printer enters Micro Adjust mode. 3. If you try to lose the top-of-form position. 1. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Using the Micro Adjust Function The Micro Adjust function allows you to move the paper forward ...Tear Off/Bin light is flashing (the paper is not aligned with the Micro Adjust function. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 11 If your paper's perforation is at the current tear-off the printer. Caution: Never use the Micro Adjust function to the tear-off position. Hold down the Pause ...
...U button to adjust the top-of-form position; The Pause light begins flashing and the printer enters Micro Adjust mode. 3. If you try to lose the top-of-form position. 1. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Using the Micro Adjust Function The Micro Adjust function allows you to move the paper forward ...Tear Off/Bin light is flashing (the paper is not aligned with the Micro Adjust function. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 11 If your paper's perforation is at the current tear-off the printer. Caution: Never use the Micro Adjust function to the tear-off position. Hold down the Pause ...
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... LF/FF button to eject the remaining labels from peeling off their backing sheets inside the printer and cause a paper jam. ❏ Do not load paper that for thick envelopes). EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 front paper guide front sheet guide Labels When printing on labels, use with a ... curved, labels may curl around the platen and jam when you can load labels in the printer between jobs; Removing Continuous Paper with Labels To prevent labels from the printer. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Loading Special Papers Follow the guidelines in mind: ❏ It is best to load continuous ...
... LF/FF button to eject the remaining labels from peeling off their backing sheets inside the printer and cause a paper jam. ❏ Do not load paper that for thick envelopes). EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 front paper guide front sheet guide Labels When printing on labels, use with a ... curved, labels may curl around the platen and jam when you can load labels in the printer between jobs; Removing Continuous Paper with Labels To prevent labels from the printer. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Loading Special Papers Follow the guidelines in mind: ❏ It is best to load continuous ...
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... Load/Eject button to eject it to printing on the tractor position you begin printing. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 13 Switching to Printing on continuous paper from it . 3. Your printer loads the continuous paper automatically when you are using the paper guide, or you need to switch... 3. Caution: Never use the knob to the single-sheet position. this may cause a paper jam. 2. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Postcards You can feed postcards one at a time may damage the printer or cause it . Before loading postcards, set the paper-thickness lever to position 2 and set the paper release...
... Load/Eject button to eject it to printing on the tractor position you begin printing. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 13 Switching to Printing on continuous paper from it . 3. Your printer loads the continuous paper automatically when you are using the paper guide, or you need to switch... 3. Caution: Never use the knob to the single-sheet position. this may cause a paper jam. 2. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Postcards You can feed postcards one at a time may damage the printer or cause it . Before loading postcards, set the paper-thickness lever to position 2 and set the paper release...
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... paper jams only when the printer is stuck where the printer ejects it, gently pull the paper out of the printer. There are two ways to clear a paper jam: 1. To use the control panel, see the Reference Guide. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 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 more of -form or tear...
... paper jams only when the printer is stuck where the printer ejects it, gently pull the paper out of the printer. There are two ways to clear a paper jam: 1. To use the control panel, see the Reference Guide. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 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 more of -form or tear...
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...twice and is at least 11 inches (279 mm) long and 8.3 inches (210 mm) wide. See page 14. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 15 Make sure the printer is loaded. Press the Font button until you repeat the above procedure. Feature Software emulation Auto tear off . Press the Tear... mode. Emulating the Okidata Microline 320/ 321 Turbo You can make settings. You can change, describe how to the printer's settings in the language you selected. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Follow the steps below to change them , and show the language you want, as described in Okidata mode. The...
...twice and is at least 11 inches (279 mm) long and 8.3 inches (210 mm) wide. See page 14. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 15 Make sure the printer is loaded. Press the Font button until you repeat the above procedure. Feature Software emulation Auto tear off . Press the Tear... mode. Emulating the Okidata Microline 320/ 321 Turbo You can make settings. You can change, describe how to the printer's settings in the language you selected. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Follow the steps below to change them , and show the language you want, as described in Okidata mode. The...
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... adjustment: 1. Make sure paper is loaded and the printer is on , the Pause and Paper Out lights flash three times when any locked button is turned off . 2. Then select the pattern with the best alignment. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Locking the Control Panel Buttons You can restrict the use... of buttons on the printer. The printer beeps twice, indicating that Lock-out mode has been turned off the...
... adjustment: 1. Make sure paper is loaded and the printer is on , the Pause and Paper Out lights flash three times when any locked button is turned off . 2. Then select the pattern with the best alignment. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Locking the Control Panel Buttons You can restrict the use... of buttons on the printer. The printer beeps twice, indicating that Lock-out mode has been turned off the...
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... Load/Eject button while you turn off the printer while it receives in the right column as control codes, are represented by dots. 4. You can check the codes the printer is receiving. To enter hex dump mode, turn on the printer. If characters are printable, they appear in ... software program and send a print job to eject the printed page. Caution: Do not turn off the printer. The printer beeps once, and restores its factory default settings. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 17 Always press the Pause button to stop printing and the Load/Eject button to stop the self ...
... Load/Eject button while you turn off the printer while it receives in the right column as control codes, are represented by dots. 4. You can check the codes the printer is receiving. To enter hex dump mode, turn on the printer. If characters are printable, they appear in ... software program and send a print job to eject the printed page. Caution: Do not turn off the printer. The printer beeps once, and restores its factory default settings. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 17 Always press the Pause button to stop printing and the Load/Eject button to stop the self ...
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... ribbon cartridge. Related Documentation 4041363-00/ CPD-15991R1 EPSON FX-890/2190 User's Guide 3020817-00/ CPD-16124 CD-ROM containing online Reference Guide PLFX890 EPSON FX-890 Parts Price List PLFX2190 EPSON FX-2190 Parts Price List Transporting the Printer If you need to move the print head by... hand to clean the printer; let it cool for a few minutes before touching it off...
... ribbon cartridge. Related Documentation 4041363-00/ CPD-15991R1 EPSON FX-890/2190 User's Guide 3020817-00/ CPD-16124 CD-ROM containing online Reference Guide PLFX890 EPSON FX-890 Parts Price List PLFX2190 EPSON FX-2190 Parts Price List Transporting the Printer If you need to move the print head by... hand to clean the printer; let it cool for a few minutes before touching it off...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... cartridge reliability M Total Print Volume vs. Reliability - L LL L Nine-pin impact printers - Impact printers 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 FX, LX, or DFX Twenty-four pin printers all begin with tireless printheads and superior quality ribbons. or 24...
... cartridge reliability M Total Print Volume vs. Reliability - L LL L Nine-pin impact printers - Impact printers 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 FX, LX, or DFX Twenty-four pin printers all begin with tireless printheads and superior quality ribbons. or 24...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... provides Windows 95/98 users with automatic error messaging for direct printer to the user. EPSON Sales Training EPSON is the DOS-based printer setup utility that allows you to easily change the printer's default settings. Start UP Utility Ver. 1.22 Copyright (C) SEIKO EPSON CORP. 1992 Printer: FX-2180 Mode: ESC/P Port: LPT1 Font : Roman Pitch : 10CPI Print...
... provides Windows 95/98 users with automatic error messaging for direct printer to the user. EPSON Sales Training EPSON is the DOS-based printer setup utility that allows you to easily change the printer's default settings. Start UP Utility Ver. 1.22 Copyright (C) SEIKO EPSON CORP. 1992 Printer: FX-2180 Mode: ESC/P Port: LPT1 Font : Roman Pitch : 10CPI Print...
