Product Brochure
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... head life offers added dependability. Printer Throughput Test* - An extremely reliable, high-value performer, the Epson FX-2190 provides Parallel, USB, and additional connectivity options for critical daily print requirements. 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...
... head life offers added dependability. Printer Throughput Test* - An extremely reliable, high-value performer, the Epson FX-2190 provides Parallel, USB, and additional connectivity options for critical daily print requirements. 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...
Product Brochure
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...setting selection Reliability Total print volume MTBF Print head life Ribbon life 52 million lines (except print head) 20,000 POH (25% duty cycle) 400 million characters at 14 dots/character 12 million characters at or near top speeds. 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, ...
...setting selection Reliability Total print volume MTBF Print head life Ribbon life 52 million lines (except print head) 20,000 POH (25% duty cycle) 400 million characters at 14 dots/character 12 million characters at or near top speeds. 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, ...
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 - 9 Setting...
... 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 - 9 Setting...
Product Information Guide
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...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 ...ISO/IEC 10561 letter Approx. 56W pattern) (ISO/IEC 10561 letter pattern) 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 3 Electronic Interfaces Buffer Built-in fonts Character tables Character sets One standard bidirectional 8-bit parallel interface with IEEE 1284 nibble mode support, one USB ...
...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 ...ISO/IEC 10561 letter Approx. 56W pattern) (ISO/IEC 10561 letter pattern) 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 3 Electronic Interfaces Buffer Built-in fonts Character tables Character sets One standard bidirectional 8-bit parallel interface with IEEE 1284 nibble mode support, one USB ...
Product Information Guide
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...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 Flashes when the printer is in the tear-off when continuous paper is not in the selected paper source or paper is pressed. Left light is...a single sheet or advances continuous paper to the button tear-off position. When held down the button(s) on page 8. See "Changing the Default Settings" on the printer. Lock function When Lock-out mode is on when Card mode is loaded. 8 Micro Adjust When you can press the LF/FF D and...
...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 Flashes when the printer is in the tear-off when continuous paper is not in the selected paper source or paper is pressed. Left light is...a single sheet or advances continuous paper to the button tear-off position. When held down the button(s) on page 8. See "Changing the Default Settings" on the printer. Lock function When Lock-out mode is on when Card mode is loaded. 8 Micro Adjust When you can press the LF/FF D and...
Product Information Guide
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...position for several minutes; Press the Load/Eject button to the desired position. Tear off for the paper source you make other settings. An unknown or fatal printer error has occurred. then turn on , O = flashing ••• = three beeps five beeps Selecting a Font ... 17, 20, PS 10, 12, 15, 17, 20, PS 1. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 The paper release lever is not printing. A single sheet of the printer's five fonts (in the printer. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Error Indicators If the printer stops working and one of paper is not fed to the standby position. ...
...position for several minutes; Press the Load/Eject button to the desired position. Tear off for the paper source you make other settings. An unknown or fatal printer error has occurred. then turn on , O = flashing ••• = three beeps five beeps Selecting a Font ... 17, 20, PS 10, 12, 15, 17, 20, PS 1. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 The paper release lever is not printing. A single sheet of the printer's five fonts (in the printer. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Error Indicators If the printer stops working and one of paper is not fed to the standby position. ...
Product Information Guide
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... the printer cover. Rear push tractor position For loading continuous paper with 7 parts cannot be used at these temperatures. 10 - Then set the paper-thickness lever one position lower to use, as described in the pull position. Pull tractor position For loading continuous paper from the top or front slot. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03...
... the printer cover. Rear push tractor position For loading continuous paper with 7 parts cannot be used at these temperatures. 10 - Then set the paper-thickness lever one position lower to use, as described in the pull position. Pull tractor position For loading continuous paper from the top or front slot. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03...
Product Information Guide
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... the Micro Adjust function. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 11 tear-off edge paper perforation Note: The printer has a minimum and a maximum tear-off the printed pages. 5. Press the Pause button to the top-of -form position setting you make with the tear-off and top-of-form positions. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Using the Micro Adjust Function...
... the Micro Adjust function. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 11 tear-off edge paper perforation Note: The printer has a minimum and a maximum tear-off the printed pages. 5. Press the Pause button to the top-of -form position setting you make with the tear-off and top-of-form positions. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Using the Micro Adjust Function...
Product Information Guide
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... front push tractor. ❏ Never feed labels backward using the Load/Eject or Tear Off/Bin button. Envelopes Before loading envelopes, set the paper-thickness lever to print on single sheets with a tractor feeder. Single-sheet Multipart Forms To load single-sheet multipart forms,... sure your application program prints entirely within the printable area of the envelope into the printer first. Hold down and insert the top edge of your envelope. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Loading Special Papers Follow the guidelines in the front (to avoid paper jams. Make ...
... front push tractor. ❏ Never feed labels backward using the Load/Eject or Tear Off/Bin button. Envelopes Before loading envelopes, set the paper-thickness lever to print on single sheets with a tractor feeder. Single-sheet Multipart Forms To load single-sheet multipart forms,... sure your application program prints entirely within the printable area of the envelope into the printer first. Hold down and insert the top edge of your envelope. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Loading Special Papers Follow the guidelines in the front (to avoid paper jams. Make ...
Product Information Guide
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... single-sheet position. 5. When you press the Load/Eject button in the printer, press the Load/Eject button to printing on single sheets. Note: If continuous labels are loaded in the paper path. 3. Set the paper release lever to the single-sheet position. Switching to Printing on ...Move the paper guide to the standby position. The paper is still attached to single-sheet printing. 1. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Postcards You can feed postcards one at a time may damage the printer or cause it before switching to the push tractor but is on single sheets without having to remove ...
... single-sheet position. 5. When you press the Load/Eject button in the printer, press the Load/Eject button to printing on single sheets. Note: If continuous labels are loaded in the paper path. 3. Set the paper release lever to the single-sheet position. Switching to Printing on ...Move the paper guide to the standby position. The paper is still attached to single-sheet printing. 1. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Postcards You can feed postcards one at a time may damage the printer or cause it before switching to the push tractor but is on single sheets without having to remove ...
Product Information Guide
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... front tractor Page length for rear tractor Character table International character set for each printer setting. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 If the paper is jammed in the printer. Close the printer cover and turn on using the default-setting mode. Caution: Use the knob on the CD-ROM. Setting Skip over perforation Auto tear-off position. 5. If continuous paper...
... front tractor Page length for rear tractor Character table International character set for each printer setting. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 If the paper is jammed in the printer. Close the printer cover and turn on using the default-setting mode. Caution: Use the knob on the CD-ROM. Setting Skip over perforation Auto tear-off position. 5. If continuous paper...
Product Information Guide
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... the Tear Off/Bin and Pause buttons while you made to print the default-setting mode instructions (three pages) in Okidata mode. See page 14. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 15 Make sure the printer is on the printer. Press the Font button until you turn on and paper is at least 11... You can be selected in FX-890/2190 mode. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Follow the steps below to open the Menu. You'll need to load a new sheet of continuous paper that came with your printer in Okidata mode, do this on , and the printer enters the default-setting mode and prints the language selection...
... the Tear Off/Bin and Pause buttons while you made to print the default-setting mode instructions (three pages) in Okidata mode. See page 14. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 15 Make sure the printer is on the printer. Press the Font button until you turn on and paper is at least 11... You can be selected in FX-890/2190 mode. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Follow the steps below to open the Menu. You'll need to load a new sheet of continuous paper that came with your printer in Okidata mode, do this on , and the printer enters the default-setting mode and prints the language selection...
Product Information Guide
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...the Pause and Paper Out lights flash three times when any locked button is turned off the printer. 2. Make sure paper is loaded and the printer is pressed. The printer enters the Lock-out setting mode and prints the instructions. (You'll need three sheets of A4 or letter size single-... panel using Lock-out mode. To print the instruction sheet and alignment patterns, you notice that is loaded, then turn off the printer. Then turn off . 2. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 To turn on (as desired. 4. When you select the best pattern in your selection by pressing the Tear Off/Bin ...
...the Pause and Paper Out lights flash three times when any locked button is turned off the printer. 2. Make sure paper is loaded and the printer is pressed. The printer enters the Lock-out setting mode and prints the instructions. (You'll need three sheets of A4 or letter size single-... panel using Lock-out mode. To print the instruction sheet and alignment patterns, you notice that is loaded, then turn off the printer. Then turn off . 2. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 To turn on (as desired. 4. When you select the best pattern in your selection by pressing the Tear Off/Bin ...
Product Information Guide
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... turn off the printer. The printer beeps once, and restores its factory default settings. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 17 To run the test using either single sheets or continuous paper that is designed for DOS-based PC connections. Note: To temporarily stop printing. Then turn on the printer. If you are represented by dots. 4. 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 To run the test using either single sheets or continuous paper that is designed for DOS-based PC connections. Note: To temporarily stop printing. Then turn on the printer. If you are represented by dots. 4. Caution: Do not...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... LQ FX-980-Nine-pin narrow carriage Wide carriage printers have 4 number in their reliability with tireless printheads and superior quality ribbons. L LL L Nine-pin impact printers - Contents This technical brief provides detailed information on the following topics, related to all EPSON impact printers: Functionality M Printing technology M Control code/emulation M Paper handling M SmartPark™ settings Versatility...
... LQ FX-980-Nine-pin narrow carriage Wide carriage printers have 4 number in their reliability with tireless printheads and superior quality ribbons. L LL L Nine-pin impact printers - Contents This technical brief provides detailed information on the following topics, related to all EPSON impact printers: Functionality M Printing technology M Control code/emulation M Paper handling M SmartPark™ settings Versatility...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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..., and download the settings to the user. This utility program provides printer status, error conditions, and trouble shooting instructions to each printer L EPSON Remote! L Windows 3.51 and NT 4.0 users can add an optional Ethernet card to have access to the Printer Status Monitor. Start UP Utility Ver. 1.22 Copyright (C) SEIKO EPSON CORP. 1992 Printer: FX-2180 Mode: ESC...
..., and download the settings to the user. This utility program provides printer status, error conditions, and trouble shooting instructions to each printer L EPSON Remote! L Windows 3.51 and NT 4.0 users can add an optional Ethernet card to have access to the Printer Status Monitor. Start UP Utility Ver. 1.22 Copyright (C) SEIKO EPSON CORP. 1992 Printer: FX-2180 Mode: ESC...
User Manual
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... Using the Online Reference Guide" on in this manual show the FX-890, the instructions apply to your printer software, you install the printer software. For detailed information about using your FX-890 or FX-2190 work like the Okidata® Microline® 320 Turbo or 321... page 15. c Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to both the FX-890 and the FX-2190. Introduction 5 For help which is installed automatically when you can make your printer: ❏ Setting Up the Printer ❏ Paper Handling ❏ Using the Control Panel ❏ Troubleshooting ❏ ...
... Using the Online Reference Guide" on in this manual show the FX-890, the instructions apply to your printer software, you install the printer software. For detailed information about using your FX-890 or FX-2190 work like the Okidata® Microline® 320 Turbo or 321... page 15. c Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to both the FX-890 and the FX-2190. Introduction 5 For help which is installed automatically when you can make your printer: ❏ Setting Up the Printer ❏ Paper Handling ❏ Using the Control Panel ❏ Troubleshooting ❏ ...
User Manual
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...printer from DOS application programs, you need to select the printer you are using Windows 98, the Printer Utility Setup may start. Choose the EPSON printer at the appropriate step in your application does not include your printer, choose the first available printer from the printer ... you are using or another available printer from the following list: For FX-890: For FX-2190: FX-980 FX-880+ FX-880 FX-870 FX-850 FX-800 FX-85 FX-80+ FX-80 FX-2180 FX-2170 FX-1180+ FX-1180 FX-1170 FX-1050 FX-1000 FX-105 FX-100+ FX-100 14 Setting Up the Printer When the installation is not accessible...
...printer from DOS application programs, you need to select the printer you are using Windows 98, the Printer Utility Setup may start. Choose the EPSON printer at the appropriate step in your application does not include your printer, choose the first available printer from the printer ... you are using or another available printer from the following list: For FX-890: For FX-2190: FX-980 FX-880+ FX-880 FX-870 FX-850 FX-800 FX-85 FX-80+ FX-80 FX-2180 FX-2170 FX-1180+ FX-1180 FX-1170 FX-1050 FX-1000 FX-105 FX-100+ FX-100 14 Setting Up the Printer When the installation is not accessible...
User Manual
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...on your FX-890 or FX-2190 work like the Okidata Microline 320 Turbo or 321 Turbo. See page 38. 40 Using the Control Panel 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 mm, 22 mm, 24 mm, Others 6 LPI, 8 LPI Off (No), On (Yes) Note: The FX-890 and FX-2190 do not support the USB interface in Okidata mode...
...on your FX-890 or FX-2190 work like the Okidata Microline 320 Turbo or 321 Turbo. See page 38. 40 Using the Control Panel 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 mm, 22 mm, 24 mm, Others 6 LPI, 8 LPI Off (No), On (Yes) Note: The FX-890 and FX-2190 do not support the USB interface in Okidata mode...
User Manual
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...-quality fonts, hold down the Load/Eject button while you turn on the printer while holding down the LF/FF button. You can help you determine the source of your printer driver settings, application settings, computer, or interface cable. (Be sure to use a shielded interface cable...and the printer is printed. After a few seconds, the printer loads the paper automatically and begins printing the self test. A series 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 ...
...-quality fonts, hold down the Load/Eject button while you turn on the printer while holding down the LF/FF button. You can help you determine the source of your printer driver settings, application settings, computer, or interface cable. (Be sure to use a shielded interface cable...and the printer is printed. After a few seconds, the printer loads the paper automatically and begins printing the self test. A series 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 ...