Product Brochure
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... Configuration Manager Easy system integration ■ Provides resident Epson, IBM® and Microline printer languages for increased compatibility ■ Includes standard Parallel and USB connections, plus an additional slot for optional interface cards Easy-to-install 12 million character ribbon cartridge ■ Ensures a lower cost per page, and reduces the need for the Epson FX-1180/1180+/2180 or the Okidata® Microline® 321/321 Turbo. Powerful, yet easy to use...
... Configuration Manager Easy system integration ■ Provides resident Epson, IBM® and Microline printer languages for increased compatibility ■ Includes standard Parallel and USB connections, plus an additional slot for optional interface cards Easy-to-install 12 million character ribbon cartridge ■ Ensures a lower cost per page, and reduces the need for the Epson FX-1180/1180+/2180 or the Okidata® Microline® 321/321 Turbo. Powerful, yet easy to use...
Product Brochure
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...Fonts EAN-13, EAN-8, Interleaved 2 of 5, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code 39, Code 128, POSTNET, Codabar (NW-7), Industrial 2 of 5, Matrix 2 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 copies, 1 + 6 copies with pull tractor, maximum thickness .018" Width Single sheets Continuous Cut sheet feeder Length Single sheets...
...Fonts EAN-13, EAN-8, Interleaved 2 of 5, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code 39, Code 128, POSTNET, Codabar (NW-7), Industrial 2 of 5, Matrix 2 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 copies, 1 + 6 copies with pull tractor, maximum thickness .018" Width Single sheets Continuous Cut sheet feeder Length Single sheets...
Product Information Guide
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...10 Using the Micro Adjust Function EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 11 Loading Special Papers EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 12 Switching Paper Types EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 13 Clearing Paper Jams EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 14 Changing the Default Settings EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 14 Emulating the Okidata Microline 320/321 Turbo EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 15 Locking the Control Panel Buttons EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 16 Aligning Vertical Lines in 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...
...10 Using the Micro Adjust Function EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 11 Loading Special Papers EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 12 Switching Paper Types EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 13 Clearing Paper Jams EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 14 Changing the Default Settings EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 14 Emulating the Okidata Microline 320/321 Turbo EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 15 Locking the Control Panel Buttons EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 16 Aligning Vertical Lines in 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...
Product Information Guide
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...) are compatible with your printer with EPSON for text and graphics printing. Front paper guide (C814021 for FX-890, C814031 for FX-2190) Allows you to load single sheets and carbonless single-sheet multi-part forms of up to use your printer. Check with 8.5-inch roll paper. Front sheet guide (C814001 for FX-890, C814011 for FX-2190) Allows you to 6 parts. 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...
...) are compatible with your printer with EPSON for text and graphics printing. Front paper guide (C814021 for FX-890, C814031 for FX-2190) Allows you to load single sheets and carbonless single-sheet multi-part forms of up to use your printer. Check with 8.5-inch roll paper. Front sheet guide (C814001 for FX-890, C814011 for FX-2190) Allows you to 6 parts. 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...
Product Information Guide
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...Font lights Indicate which pitch is selected. 5 Menu When you turn on /off position to the button tear-off position. Control panel button Load/Eject LF/FF Load/Eject + LF/FF Load/Eject + LF/FF + Pause Pause Load/Eject + Pause LF/FF + Pause Font + Pitch Pitch + Pause Font + Tear Off/Bin Tear Off/Bin + Pause Tear Off/Bin + Load/Eject Font + Pitch + Tear Off/Bin Function NLQ self test Draft self test Data (Hex) dump EEPROM reset Bidirectional adjustment mode Control panel Lock-out mode (on the printer. Loads continuous paper from the tear-off ) Default settings for control...
...Font lights Indicate which pitch is selected. 5 Menu When you turn on /off position to the button tear-off position. Control panel button Load/Eject LF/FF Load/Eject + LF/FF Load/Eject + LF/FF + Pause Pause Load/Eject + Pause LF/FF + Pause Font + Pitch Pitch + Pause Font + Tear Off/Bin Tear Off/Bin + Pause Tear Off/Bin + Load/Eject Font + Pitch + Tear Off/Bin Function NLQ self test Draft self test Data (Hex) dump EEPROM reset Bidirectional adjustment mode Control panel Lock-out mode (on the printer. Loads continuous paper from the tear-off ) Default settings for control...
Product Information Guide
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... the sheet. Press the Load/Eject button to the desired position. Continuous paper is jammed in application programs usually override settings you make other settings. then press Load/Eject to feed the paper to eject the paper; Paper is not fed to the position for more control panel lights are on or flashing, or the printer beeps, use . the printer resumes printing automatically once the print head cools. An unknown or fatal printer error has occurred. Turn off...
... the sheet. Press the Load/Eject button to the desired position. Continuous paper is jammed in application programs usually override settings you make other settings. then press Load/Eject to feed the paper to eject the paper; Paper is not fed to the position for more control panel lights are on or flashing, or the printer beeps, use . the printer resumes printing automatically once the print head cools. An unknown or fatal printer error has occurred. Turn off...
Product Information Guide
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... multipart forms have 5 or 6 parts (1 original plus 4 or 5 copies), because paper might jam. Select the paper source that loading paper from the rear slot. Labels require a straight paper path; otherwise they may affect loading performance, so use the tear-off their backing sheets inside the printer and cause a paper jam. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 9 However, you print on thick paper such as multipart forms or continuous paper with labels, use the front, bottom, or rear paper...
... multipart forms have 5 or 6 parts (1 original plus 4 or 5 copies), because paper might jam. Select the paper source that loading paper from the rear slot. Labels require a straight paper path; otherwise they may affect loading performance, so use the tear-off their backing sheets inside the printer and cause a paper jam. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 9 However, you print on thick paper such as multipart forms or continuous paper with labels, use the front, bottom, or rear paper...
Product Information Guide
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... your paper's perforation is in a push position, press the Load/Eject button to advance continuous paper to the tear-off position. Make sure the Tear Off/Bin light is flashing (the paper is aligned with the Micro Adjust function. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 11 The Pause light begins flashing and the printer enters Micro Adjust mode. 3. Adjusting the Tear-off Position If your printing appears too high or low on the page. 2. this setting as described below. Load paper. (If the tractor...
... your paper's perforation is in a push position, press the Load/Eject button to advance continuous paper to the tear-off position. Make sure the Tear Off/Bin light is flashing (the paper is aligned with the Micro Adjust function. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 11 The Pause light begins flashing and the printer enters Micro Adjust mode. 3. Adjusting the Tear-off Position If your printing appears too high or low on the page. 2. this setting as described below. Load paper. (If the tractor...
Product Information Guide
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.../Bin button. Envelopes Before loading envelopes, set the paper-thickness lever to temperature and humidity, use with labels, requires a straight or almost straight paper path. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Loading Special Papers Follow the guidelines in the printer between jobs; Thick paper, such as continuous paper with a tractor feeder. front paper guide front sheet guide Labels When printing on the rear or front push tractor. ❏ Never feed labels backward using the optional high-capacity cut-sheet...
.../Bin button. Envelopes Before loading envelopes, set the paper-thickness lever to temperature and humidity, use with labels, requires a straight or almost straight paper path. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Loading Special Papers Follow the guidelines in the printer between jobs; Thick paper, such as continuous paper with a tractor feeder. front paper guide front sheet guide Labels When printing on the rear or front push tractor. ❏ Never feed labels backward using the optional high-capacity cut-sheet...
Product Information Guide
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... single-sheet printing. 1. When loading A6 size cards, always load them in the paper path. 3. Switching Paper Types You can be loaded only in the printer, remove them before switching to the front or rear push position, depending on ; Caution: Make sure you tear off your printed document before you begin printing. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 13 Reverse feeding several times until the left Tear Off/Bin light is on the tractor position you are loaded in...
... single-sheet printing. 1. When loading A6 size cards, always load them in the paper path. 3. Switching Paper Types You can be loaded only in the printer, remove them before switching to the front or rear push position, depending on ; Caution: Make sure you tear off your printed document before you begin printing. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 13 Reverse feeding several times until the left Tear Off/Bin light is on the tractor position you are loaded in...
Product Information Guide
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... ❏ Using the EPSON Remote Configuration Manager on the printer software CD-ROM. (See the User's Guide for more of the printer's default settings. Turn the knob on the left side of the printer away from you to clear paper jams only when the printer is off Auto line feed Print direction Software I/F (interface) mode Auto I/F (interface) wait time Parallel I/F bidirectional mode Packet mode 0 slash Buzzer Auto CR (available in IBM PPDS emulation mode) IBM character table* Page length for front tractor Page length for rear tractor Character table International character set for...
... ❏ Using the EPSON Remote Configuration Manager on the printer software CD-ROM. (See the User's Guide for more of the printer's default settings. Turn the knob on the left side of the printer away from you to clear paper jams only when the printer is off Auto line feed Print direction Software I/F (interface) mode Auto I/F (interface) wait time Parallel I/F bidirectional mode Packet mode 0 slash Buzzer Auto CR (available in IBM PPDS emulation mode) IBM character table* Page length for front tractor Page length for rear tractor Character table International character set for...
Product Information Guide
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... the printer enters the default-setting mode and prints the language selection instructions. 2. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Follow the steps below to load a new sheet of continuous paper that came with Okidata Microline 320/321 Turbo factory settings. If you use your printer. Use these instructions to check the current settings and change the printer's default settings from one mode to the other, any changes you turn on your FX-890 or FX-2190 work like the Okidata® Microline® 320 Turbo or 321 Turbo. Feature Software emulation Auto tear...
... the printer enters the default-setting mode and prints the language selection instructions. 2. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Follow the steps below to load a new sheet of continuous paper that came with Okidata Microline 320/321 Turbo factory settings. If you use your printer. Use these instructions to check the current settings and change the printer's default settings from one mode to the other, any changes you turn on your FX-890 or FX-2190 work like the Okidata® Microline® 320 Turbo or 321 Turbo. Feature Software emulation Auto tear...
Product Information Guide
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... FF Tear Off Bin Micro Adjust Font Pitch Pause Reset Menu Default setting Unlocked Unlocked Locked Locked Unlocked Locked Locked Locked Locked Unlocked Locked Locked 1. Make sure paper is loaded and the printer is loaded, then turn on the printer while holding down the Pause button, turn off the printer. Turn off the printer. 2. While holding down the LF/FF and Pause buttons. The printer enters the bidirectional adjustment mode and then prints instructions and the first set of alignment patterns, save your printout are locked, see "Changing the Lock-out Mode Settings...
... FF Tear Off Bin Micro Adjust Font Pitch Pause Reset Menu Default setting Unlocked Unlocked Locked Locked Unlocked Locked Locked Locked Locked Unlocked Locked Locked 1. Make sure paper is loaded and the printer is loaded, then turn on the printer while holding down the Pause button, turn off the printer. Turn off the printer. 2. While holding down the LF/FF and Pause buttons. The printer enters the bidirectional adjustment mode and then prints instructions and the first set of alignment patterns, save your printout are locked, see "Changing the Lock-out Mode Settings...
Product Information Guide
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... sheets or continuous paper of your printer driver settings, application settings, computer, or interface cable. (Be sure to use a shielded interface cable.) ❏ If the self test does not print properly, there is 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 inches (376 mm) A3 landscape Follow these steps to the printer. To turn off hex dump mode, press the Pause button...
... sheets or continuous paper of your printer driver settings, application settings, computer, or interface cable. (Be sure to use a shielded interface cable.) ❏ If the self test does not print properly, there is 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 inches (376 mm) A3 landscape Follow these steps to the printer. To turn off hex dump mode, press the Pause button...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... and rear paper paths. LL Functionality-Paper handling Versatile paper handling allows EPSON impact printers to handle several different types of the print head and enhances printing with Windows applications. EPSON 9-pin impact printers utilize ESC/P, the original printer control language. Gives you better control when printing on multi-part forms by ensuring that the forms stay properly aligned and do not get jammed or misfed. Most EPSON impact printers also offer an IBM emulation, which allows more connectivity compatibility. Tractor paper paths: EPSON impact printers...
... and rear paper paths. LL Functionality-Paper handling Versatile paper handling allows EPSON impact printers to handle several different types of the print head and enhances printing with Windows applications. EPSON 9-pin impact printers utilize ESC/P, the original printer control language. Gives you better control when printing on multi-part forms by ensuring that the forms stay properly aligned and do not get jammed or misfed. Most EPSON impact printers also offer an IBM emulation, which allows more connectivity compatibility. Tractor paper paths: EPSON impact printers...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... setup when installing multiple printers-just make the necessary changes in the software utility, and download the settings to the Printer Status Monitor. L Windows 3.51 and NT 4.0 users can add an optional Ethernet card to have access to each printer L EPSON Remote! Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 5 Versatility-Computer-based set-up EPSON Remote! Manual Front : 17 inch Manual Front : 8.5mm Print Direction : Bi-d Skip over hold : OFF Interface mode : Auto I/F interval : 10s Input Buffer : ON Auto Tear off : OFF Auto Line Feed : OFF Control Code...
... setup when installing multiple printers-just make the necessary changes in the software utility, and download the settings to the Printer Status Monitor. L Windows 3.51 and NT 4.0 users can add an optional Ethernet card to have access to each printer L EPSON Remote! Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 5 Versatility-Computer-based set-up EPSON Remote! Manual Front : 17 inch Manual Front : 8.5mm Print Direction : Bi-d Skip over hold : OFF Interface mode : Auto I/F interval : 10s Input Buffer : ON Auto Tear off : OFF Auto Line Feed : OFF Control Code...
User Manual
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Using the Control Panel Buttons and Lights 35 Selecting a Font and Pitch 37 Changing the Printer's Default Settings 38 Default-setting mode 39 Emulating the Okidata Microline 320/321 Turbo 40 Troubleshooting Using the Error Indicators 41 Clearing Paper Jams 42 Printing a Self Test 43 Where To Get Help 44 Product Information Safety Instructions 45 Hot Parts Caution Symbol 45 Important Safety Instructions 45 ENERGY STAR Compliance 46 FCC Compliance Statement for United States Users 46 WARNING 47 For Canadian users 47 EPSON AMERICA, INC., LIMITED WARRANTY 47 4
Using the Control Panel Buttons and Lights 35 Selecting a Font and Pitch 37 Changing the Printer's Default Settings 38 Default-setting mode 39 Emulating the Okidata Microline 320/321 Turbo 40 Troubleshooting Using the Error Indicators 41 Clearing Paper Jams 42 Printing a Self Test 43 Where To Get Help 44 Product Information Safety Instructions 45 Hot Parts Caution Symbol 45 Important Safety Instructions 45 ENERGY STAR Compliance 46 FCC Compliance Statement for United States Users 46 WARNING 47 For Canadian users 47 EPSON AMERICA, INC., LIMITED WARRANTY 47 4
User Manual
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... printer software CD-ROM in your printer's default settings in Windows. Select User Guides. 3. Select Install EPSON Remote Configuration Manager from the Installation screen and follow these steps to change your CD-ROM or DVD drive. Installing and Using the Online Reference Guide You can install the online Reference Guide on your computer in Windows 2000, Me, 98, 95, or NT: 1. To open the Reference Guide on your hard disk, follow the on-screen instructions...
... printer software CD-ROM in your printer's default settings in Windows. Select User Guides. 3. Select Install EPSON Remote Configuration Manager from the Installation screen and follow these steps to change your CD-ROM or DVD drive. Installing and Using the Online Reference Guide You can install the online Reference Guide on your computer in Windows 2000, Me, 98, 95, or NT: 1. To open the Reference Guide on your hard disk, follow the on-screen instructions...
User Manual
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... Turbo. Then hold down the Tear Off/Bin and Pause buttons while you made to the other, any changes you turn on the printer. When you switch from one mode to the printer's settings in Okidata mode. To do not support the USB interface in the original mode are consistent with Okidata Microline 320/321 Turbo factory settings. See page 38. 40 Using the Control Panel To enter Okidata mode on your printer in Okidata mode IBM PPDS, EPSON ESC/P, Oki...
... Turbo. Then hold down the Tear Off/Bin and Pause buttons while you made to the other, any changes you turn on the printer. When you switch from one mode to the printer's settings in Okidata mode. To do not support the USB interface in the original mode are consistent with Okidata Microline 320/321 Turbo factory settings. See page 38. 40 Using the Control Panel To enter Okidata mode on your printer in Okidata mode IBM PPDS, EPSON ESC/P, Oki...
User Manual
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... print the self test using the printer's near letter-quality test. Note: To temporarily stop printing. To resume the test, press the Pause button again. 3. Then turn off . 2. See the Reference Guide for possible causes and solutions to stop the self test, press the Pause button. To run the test using either single sheets or continuous paper of characters is causing the problem. Troubleshooting 43 If paper remains in the printer, press the Load/Eject button to use a shielded interface cable...
... print the self test using the printer's near letter-quality test. Note: To temporarily stop printing. To resume the test, press the Pause button again. 3. Then turn off . 2. See the Reference Guide for possible causes and solutions to stop the self test, press the Pause button. To run the test using either single sheets or continuous paper of characters is causing the problem. Troubleshooting 43 If paper remains in the printer, press the Load/Eject button to use a shielded interface cable...