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... ■ 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, as part of up to -install 12 million character ribbon cartridge boosts productivity and ensures ...and reduces the need for demanding print environments. Printer Throughput Test* - 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...
... ■ 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, as part of up to -install 12 million character ribbon cartridge boosts productivity and ensures ...and reduces the need for demanding print environments. Printer Throughput Test* - 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...
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...) Paper Feed Speed 62 millisecond per 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 5 carbonless copies, 1 + 6 copies with...
...) Paper Feed Speed 62 millisecond per 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 5 carbonless copies, 1 + 6 copies with...
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...
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... sheets of paper jams. This setup is especially useful with your standard tractor installed in this feeder. The parts for the FX-890. 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...
... sheets of paper jams. This setup is especially useful with your standard tractor installed in this feeder. The parts for the FX-890. 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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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 cpi High-speed draft 559 cps at ...feed, 62 msec; Front paper guide (C814021 for FX-890, C814031 for FX-2190) Allows you to use your printer. Check with your printer with 8.5-inch roll paper. Continuous: 5 inches (127 mm)/ second Copy mode: 1/6-inch (4.23 mm) feed, 83 msec; EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Roll paper holder (8310) Allows you to load ...
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 cpi High-speed draft 559 cps at ...feed, 62 msec; Front paper guide (C814021 for FX-890, C814031 for FX-2190) Allows you to use your printer. Check with your printer with 8.5-inch roll paper. Continuous: 5 inches (127 mm)/ second Copy mode: 1/6-inch (4.23 mm) feed, 83 msec; EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Roll paper holder (8310) Allows you to load ...
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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... Interleaved 2 of 5, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code 39, Code 128, POSTNET, Coda bar (NW-7), Industrial 2 of 5, Matrix 2 of Windows 98. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Paper capacity Reliability Acoustic noise Dimensions and weight Ribbon Single-bin cut -sheet feeder up to 150 sheets of 22 lb ...
...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... Interleaved 2 of 5, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code 39, Code 128, POSTNET, Coda bar (NW-7), Industrial 2 of 5, Matrix 2 of Windows 98. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Paper capacity Reliability Acoustic noise Dimensions and weight Ribbon Single-bin cut -sheet feeder up to 150 sheets of 22 lb ...
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... using the optional cut-sheet feeder for the optional front sheet or front paper guide only): Minimum Maximum Width (inch) (mm) FX-890: FX-2190: 3.9 10.1 16.5 100 257 420 Length ((inch) (mm) 3.9 14.3 16.5 100 364 420 Copies 1 original +...forms with point gluing or paper stapling on the edges should be between pages should be 1 mm or more. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Environmental Temperature Operation (plain 41 to 95 °F (5 to 35 °C) paper) Operation 59 to 77 .... The horizontal and vertical perforation cuts should not cross. 4 - EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03
... using the optional cut-sheet feeder for the optional front sheet or front paper guide only): Minimum Maximum Width (inch) (mm) FX-890: FX-2190: 3.9 10.1 16.5 100 257 420 Length ((inch) (mm) 3.9 14.3 16.5 100 364 420 Copies 1 original +...forms with point gluing or paper stapling on the edges should be between pages should be 1 mm or more. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Environmental Temperature Operation (plain 41 to 95 °F (5 to 35 °C) paper) Operation 59 to 77 .... The horizontal and vertical perforation cuts should not cross. 4 - EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03
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...(mm) Total thickness (inch) (mm) Label weight (lb) (g/m²) Quality Minimum Maximum See the figure below. 4.0 101.6 FX-890: 10.0 254.0 FX-2190: 16.0 406.4 4.0 101.6 22.0 558.8 0.0028 0.07 0.0035 0.09 0.0063 0.16 0.0075 0.19 17 64 Plain...paper A 2.5 inches (63.5 mm) minimum B 15/16 inch (23.8 mm) minimum C Corner radius = 0.1 inch (2.5 mm) minimum EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Envelopes (rear entry only): Envelope size (No. 6) Envelope size (No. 10) Total thickness (inch) (mm) Weight (lb) (g/m²... 0.0028 0.07 14 52 Plain paper Maximum 0.0035 0.09 22 82 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 5
...(mm) Total thickness (inch) (mm) Label weight (lb) (g/m²) Quality Minimum Maximum See the figure below. 4.0 101.6 FX-890: 10.0 254.0 FX-2190: 16.0 406.4 4.0 101.6 22.0 558.8 0.0028 0.07 0.0035 0.09 0.0063 0.16 0.0075 0.19 17 64 Plain...paper A 2.5 inches (63.5 mm) minimum B 15/16 inch (23.8 mm) minimum C Corner radius = 0.1 inch (2.5 mm) minimum EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Envelopes (rear entry only): Envelope size (No. 6) Envelope size (No. 10) Total thickness (inch) (mm) Weight (lb) (g/m²... 0.0028 0.07 14 52 Plain paper Maximum 0.0035 0.09 22 82 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 5
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... 8.2 inches (209.2 mm), the side margins increase to match the width of the paper. The maximum printable width is 8.0 inches (203.2 mm). EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 For paper wider than 9.0 inches (229.2 mm), the side margins increase to match the width of the paper...(4.2 mm). Roll paper A The minimum top and bottom margins are 0.51 inch (13 mm). The maximum printable width is 13.9 inches (351.8 mm). EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Printable Area Single sheets Envelopes A The minimum top and bottom margins are 0.12 inch (3 mm). B The minimum left and right margins are 0.17 inch ...
... 8.2 inches (209.2 mm), the side margins increase to match the width of the paper. The maximum printable width is 8.0 inches (203.2 mm). EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 For paper wider than 9.0 inches (229.2 mm), the side margins increase to match the width of the paper...(4.2 mm). Roll paper A The minimum top and bottom margins are 0.51 inch (13 mm). The maximum printable width is 13.9 inches (351.8 mm). EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Printable Area Single sheets Envelopes A The minimum top and bottom margins are 0.12 inch (3 mm). B The minimum left and right margins are 0.17 inch ...
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... mode, you hold down the Pause button for ribbon change timing Program reload mode 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 7 Pitch lights Indicate which font is pressed. Flashes when the printer is installed. When held down for more information. See the Reference Guide for three seconds,...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. See "Selecting a Font and Pitch...
... mode, you hold down the Pause button for ribbon change timing Program reload mode 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 7 Pitch lights Indicate which font is pressed. Flashes when the printer is installed. When held down for more information. See the Reference Guide for three seconds,...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. See "Selecting a Font and Pitch...
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... fed to the standby position. Then press the Pause button; Continuous paper is not printing. Turn off the printer and leave it off and the printer starts printing. See the table below . EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 the Pause light goes off for the paper source you want to use the following table to diagnose... you select. See the Reference Guide. NNO NON NOO ONN ONO OOO 10 cpi 12 cpi 15 cpi 17 cpi 20 cpi PS O=On, N=Off 8 - EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Error Indicators If the printer stops working and one of paper is set to the wrong position. The print head is jammed in the...
... fed to the standby position. Then press the Pause button; Continuous paper is not printing. Turn off the printer and leave it off and the printer starts printing. See the table below . EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 the Pause light goes off for the paper source you want to use the following table to diagnose... you select. See the Reference Guide. NNO NON NOO ONN ONO OOO 10 cpi 12 cpi 15 cpi 17 cpi 20 cpi PS O=On, N=Off 8 - EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Error Indicators If the printer stops working and one of paper is set to the wrong position. The print head is jammed in the...
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...6 parts (1 original plus 4 or 5 copies), because paper might jam. The labels may come off their backing sheets inside the printer and cause a paper jam. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 9 To use the tractor in the pull position, you can remove the tractor from the rear slot. Labels require a straight... continuous paper with labels from the rear slot. Caution: Do not load continuous paper with labels. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Selecting a Paper Source Paper can be sure to use a printer stand with labels, use the front paper slot because this paper path is in the pull position....
...6 parts (1 original plus 4 or 5 copies), because paper might jam. The labels may come off their backing sheets inside the printer and cause a paper jam. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 9 To use the tractor in the pull position, you can remove the tractor from the rear slot. Labels require a straight... continuous paper with labels from the rear slot. Caution: Do not load continuous paper with labels. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Selecting a Paper Source Paper can be sure to use a printer stand with labels, use the front paper slot because this paper path is in the pull position....
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...or lower, or 95°F (35°C) or higher, set the paper-thickness setting for the type of the printer in the bottom or front pull position. 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 tractor position ...
...or lower, or 95°F (35°C) or higher, set the paper-thickness setting for the type of the printer in the bottom or front pull position. 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 tractor position ...
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EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Using the Micro Adjust Function The Micro Adjust function allows you to move the paper forward or backward in 1/216-inch (0.118 mm) increments to adjust the tear-off and top-of -form position and begins printing. When you resume printing, the printer automatically feeds the paper back...the page, you can use the knob to adjust the top-of -form position is not aligned with the Micro Adjust function. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 11 Note: The printer has a minimum and a maximum top-of-form position. If you try to move the top-of -form position.) If necessary, ...
EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Using the Micro Adjust Function The Micro Adjust function allows you to move the paper forward or backward in 1/216-inch (0.118 mm) increments to adjust the tear-off and top-of -form position and begins printing. When you resume printing, the printer automatically feeds the paper back...the page, you can use the knob to adjust the top-of -form position is not aligned with the Micro Adjust function. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 11 Note: The printer has a minimum and a maximum top-of-form position. If you try to move the top-of -form position.) If necessary, ...
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...path to eject the remaining labels from the printer: 1. Caution: Never feed labels backward using the Load/Eject or Tear Off/Bin button. If you must not print past the left edge guide is curled or has been folded. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Loading Special Papers Follow the guidelines in ... on a shiny backing sheet properly. Thick paper, such as continuous paper with labels from the printer. You can feed envelopes one at the perforation nearest the paper entry slot. 2. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 The print head must set the paper-thickness lever to 60% RH ❏ Do ...
...path to eject the remaining labels from the printer: 1. Caution: Never feed labels backward using the Load/Eject or Tear Off/Bin button. If you must not print past the left edge guide is curled or has been folded. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Loading Special Papers Follow the guidelines in ... on a shiny backing sheet properly. Thick paper, such as continuous paper with labels from the printer. You can feed envelopes one at the perforation nearest the paper entry slot. 2. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 The print head must set the paper-thickness lever to 60% RH ❏ Do ...
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.... Caution: Never use the knob to eject paper when the printer is loaded on it to the front or rear push position, depending on continuous paper with the front push tractor, you begin printing. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 13 Set the paper release lever to lose the top-...sheet feeder). Press the Load/Eject button to feed the continuous paper backward to the single-sheet position. 5. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Postcards You can feed postcards one at a time may damage the printer or cause it . 3. When you can load multiple cards using . When loading A6 size cards, always ...
.... Caution: Never use the knob to eject paper when the printer is loaded on it to the front or rear push position, depending on continuous paper with the front push tractor, you begin printing. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 13 Set the paper release lever to lose the top-...sheet feeder). Press the Load/Eject button to feed the continuous paper backward to the single-sheet position. 5. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Postcards You can feed postcards one at a time may damage the printer or cause it . 3. When you can load multiple cards using . When loading A6 size cards, always ...
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... flashing and the Pause light is stuck where the printer ejects it, gently pull the paper out of the printer away from you to remove the paper in the printer. To use the control panel, see the Reference Guide. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Clearing Paper Jams Follow these steps to change the ... IBM PPDS emulation mode) IBM character table* Page length for front tractor Page length for rear tractor Character table International character set for each printer setting. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Turn the knob on country) Manual feed wait time Options (default in bold) Off, On Off, On Off, On Bi-D, ...
... flashing and the Pause light is stuck where the printer ejects it, gently pull the paper out of the printer away from you to remove the paper in the printer. To use the control panel, see the Reference Guide. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Clearing Paper Jams Follow these steps to change the ... IBM PPDS emulation mode) IBM character table* Page length for front tractor Page length for rear tractor Character table International character set for each printer setting. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Turn the knob on country) Manual feed wait time Options (default in bold) Off, On Off, On Off, On Bi-D, ...
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...Software emulation Auto tear off . To enter Okidata mode on your printer in the original mode are consistent with your FX-890/FX-2190, make sure the printer is on the printer. The printer beeps twice and is now in Okidata mode IBM PPDS, EPSON ESC/P, Oki ML 320T 0.5 second, 1 second, 2 seconds...while you switch from the paper guide. 1. When you repeat the above procedure. See page 14. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 15 In Okidata mode, the printer emulates Okidata functions, and the following additional settings can continue to change them if necessary. If you have ...
...Software emulation Auto tear off . To enter Okidata mode on your printer in the original mode are consistent with your FX-890/FX-2190, make sure the printer is on the printer. The printer beeps twice and is now in Okidata mode IBM PPDS, EPSON ESC/P, Oki ML 320T 0.5 second, 1 second, 2 seconds...while you switch from the paper guide. 1. When you repeat the above procedure. See page 14. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 15 In Okidata mode, the printer emulates Okidata functions, and the following additional settings can continue to change them if necessary. If you have ...
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....8 × 11 inches (376 × 279 mm) A3 landscape If you use single sheets, you need to turn off the printer. 16 - EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Locking the Control Panel Buttons You can use only the Pause, Load/Eject and Tear off buttons. If you notice that Lock-out mode has ...
....8 × 11 inches (376 × 279 mm) A3 landscape If you use single sheets, you need to turn off the printer. 16 - EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Locking the Control Panel Buttons You can use only the Pause, Load/Eject and Tear off buttons. If you notice that Lock-out mode has ...
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... down the Load/Eject, LF/FF, and Pause buttons while turning on the printer. The printer beeps once, and restores its factory default settings. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 17 Then turn on the printer while holding down the Load/Eject button while you can print a hex dump using...the right column as control codes, are represented by dots. 4. Nonprintable codes, such as ASCII characters. Note: To temporarily stop printing and the Load/Eject button to eject the printed page before you turn off the printer. Always press the Pause button to stop printing....
... down the Load/Eject, LF/FF, and Pause buttons while turning on the printer. The printer beeps once, and restores its factory default settings. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 17 Then turn on the printer while holding down the Load/Eject button while you can print a hex dump using...the right column as control codes, are represented by dots. 4. Nonprintable codes, such as ASCII characters. Note: To temporarily stop printing and the Load/Eject button to eject the printed page before you turn off the printer. Always press the Pause button to stop printing....