Product Brochure
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... three-year warranty ■ Includes access 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 robust printer is the ideal solution for frequent user intervention ...-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. The high-speed Epson FX-2190 races through forms up to 7 parts thick ...
... three-year warranty ■ Includes access 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 robust printer is the ideal solution for frequent user intervention ...-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. The high-speed Epson FX-2190 races through forms up to 7 parts thick ...
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...,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, Okidata Mode only) Paper Handling Forms: continuous multipart, original plus...
...,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, Okidata Mode only) Paper Handling Forms: continuous multipart, original plus...
Product Information Guide
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.../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-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 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...
.../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-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 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 Information Guide
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...envelopes. Single-bin cut -sheet feeder (C806381 for FX-890, C806401 for FX-2190) Feeds up to improve paper handling and reduce the chance of paper into the printer without reloading. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Paper guide Paper guide cover Printer cover Edge guides Front cover Paper release lever Control... useful with continuous multi-part forms. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 1 Pull tractor unit (C800201 for FX-890, C800211 for FX-2190) Feeds up to 150 sheets of paper or 25 plain bond envelopes into the printer without reloading. FX-890 Reference number 107 108 120 115 106 121...
...envelopes. Single-bin cut -sheet feeder (C806381 for FX-890, C806401 for FX-2190) Feeds up to improve paper handling and reduce the chance of paper into the printer without reloading. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Paper guide Paper guide cover Printer cover Edge guides Front cover Paper release lever Control... useful with continuous multi-part forms. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 1 Pull tractor unit (C800201 for FX-890, C800211 for FX-2190) Feeds up to 150 sheets of paper or 25 plain bond envelopes into the printer without reloading. FX-890 Reference number 107 108 120 115 106 121...
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...C823151 C823452 C12C823912 Note: Other network interface cards (such as the C823622A, C823632A, and C823642A) are compatible with your printer with EPSON for FX-2190) Allows you to load single sheets and carbonless single-sheet multi-part forms of up to 6 parts without removing ...feed, 83 msec; Continuous: 3.1 inches (78 mm)/ second; 2 - 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...
...C823151 C823452 C12C823912 Note: Other network interface cards (such as the C823622A, C823632A, and C823642A) are compatible with your printer with EPSON for FX-2190) Allows you to load single sheets and carbonless single-sheet multi-part forms of up to 6 parts without removing ...feed, 83 msec; Continuous: 3.1 inches (78 mm)/ second; 2 - 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...
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...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 ... 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 the...
...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 ... 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 the...
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...the cut -sheet feeder is pressed. Tear Off/Bin lights Both flash when continuous paper is in the tear-off position. Flashes when the printer is in Micro Adjust mode. 11 Pause button Stops printing temporarily, and resumes printing when pressed again. Lock function When Lock-out mode is... light On when no paper is loaded in the tear-off when continuous paper is not in the selected paper source or paper is jammed. 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" on...
...the cut -sheet feeder is pressed. Tear Off/Bin lights Both flash when continuous paper is in the tear-off position. Flashes when the printer is in Micro Adjust mode. 11 Pause button Stops printing temporarily, and resumes printing when pressed again. Lock function When Lock-out mode is... light On when no paper is loaded in the tear-off when continuous paper is not in the selected paper source or paper is jammed. 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" on...
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...Continuous paper is not fed to select a font and make from another paper source is currently in the printer or select a different paper source; EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Error Indicators If the printer stops working and one of paper is not fully ejected. Load paper in the paper path, press ...the Load/Eject button to use. the Paper Out light goes off and the printer starts printing. Remove your ...
...Continuous paper is not fed to select a font and make from another paper source is currently in the printer or select a different paper source; EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Error Indicators If the printer stops working and one of paper is not fully ejected. Load paper in the paper path, press ...the Load/Eject button to use. the Paper Out light goes off and the printer starts printing. Remove your ...
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...for the paper to feed through it in a curved paper path, which may come off the backing sheets inside the printer and cause a paper jam. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Selecting a Paper Source Paper can use the front, bottom, or rear paper slot with the pull tractor. Tractor ...from the rear slot. 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 Paper slot front bottom rear Description If you can also load ordinary continuous paper from the rear push position...
...for the paper to feed through it in a curved paper path, which may come off the backing sheets inside the printer and cause a paper jam. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Selecting a Paper Source Paper can use the front, bottom, or rear paper slot with the pull tractor. Tractor ...from the rear slot. 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 Paper slot front bottom rear Description If you can also load ordinary continuous paper from the rear push position...
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...or front slot. Adjusting the Paper-Thickness Setting First turn off the printer and open the printer cover. You can load paper in the pull position. Multipart forms with the tractor installed in combination. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Rear push tractor position For loading continuous paper with labels Postcards...lower, or 95°F (35°C) or higher, set the paper-thickness setting for the type of the printer in the front, rear, or bottom slot. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Setting the Paper Release Lever Set the paper release lever to indicate the paper source you are using the front ...
...or front slot. Adjusting the Paper-Thickness Setting First turn off the printer and open the printer cover. You can load paper in the pull position. Multipart forms with the tractor installed in combination. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Rear push tractor position For loading continuous paper with labels Postcards...lower, or 95°F (35°C) or higher, set the paper-thickness setting for the type of the printer in the front, rear, or bottom slot. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Setting the Paper Release Lever Set the paper release lever to indicate the paper source you are using the front ...
Product Information Guide
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...to adjust it , even if you turn off position. If you try to adjust the position beyond these limits, the printer beeps and stops moving the paper. 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 ... , even if you change it beyond these limits, the printer beeps and stops moving the paper. 5. Load paper. (If the tractor is not aligned with the Micro Adjust function. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 11 You can use this may damage the printer or cause it to lose the top-of -form positions....
...to adjust it , even if you turn off position. If you try to adjust the position beyond these limits, the printer beeps and stops moving the paper. 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 ... , even if you change it beyond these limits, the printer beeps and stops moving the paper. 5. Load paper. (If the tractor is not aligned with the Micro Adjust function. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 11 You can use this may damage the printer or cause it to lose the top-of -form positions....
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...envelope. Envelopes Before loading envelopes, set the paper-thickness lever to eject the remaining labels from the printer: 1. Single-sheet Multipart Forms To load single-sheet multipart forms, use with labels, requires a ...No. 6 envelopes, make sure the left or right edge of the double-bin cut-sheet feeder). EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Thick paper, such as continuous paper with a tractor feeder. You can easily peel off the ... sheets with sprocket holes for thick envelopes). EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Loading Special Papers Follow the guidelines in the printer between jobs;
...envelope. Envelopes Before loading envelopes, set the paper-thickness lever to eject the remaining labels from the printer: 1. Single-sheet Multipart Forms To load single-sheet multipart forms, use with labels, requires a ...No. 6 envelopes, make sure the left or right edge of the double-bin cut-sheet feeder). EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Thick paper, such as continuous paper with a tractor feeder. You can easily peel off the ... sheets with sprocket holes for thick envelopes). EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Loading Special Papers Follow the guidelines in the printer between jobs;
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...single sheets to printing on ; Move the paper guide to the single-sheet position. 5. Your printer loads the continuous paper automatically when you are loading postcards long edge first, always load them ... the front or rear push position, depending on single sheets. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Postcards You can feed postcards one at a time may damage the printer or cause it to lose the top-of the double-bin cut... 2. Make sure the tractor is installed in the printer, press the Load/Eject button to printing on the tractor position you begin printing. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 13
...single sheets to printing on ; Move the paper guide to the single-sheet position. 5. Your printer loads the continuous paper automatically when you are loading postcards long edge first, always load them ... the front or rear push position, depending on single sheets. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Postcards You can feed postcards one at a time may damage the printer or cause it to lose the top-of the double-bin cut... 2. Make sure the tractor is installed in the printer, press the Load/Eject button to printing on the tractor position you begin printing. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 13
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... Italic U.S.A., Italic France, Italic Germany, Italic U.K., Italic Denmark 1, Italic Sweden, Italic Italy, Italic Spain 1 1 second, 1.5 seconds, 2 seconds, 3 seconds 14 - 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 paper. 4. Close the...
... Italic U.S.A., Italic France, Italic Germany, Italic U.K., Italic Denmark 1, Italic Sweden, Italic Italy, Italic Spain 1 1 second, 1.5 seconds, 2 seconds, 3 seconds 14 - 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 paper. 4. Close the...
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... using an Okidata driver, you selected. See page 14. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 15 Make sure the printer is on the FX-890/FX-2190. When you may want to print out its default settings for the printer to FX-890/FX-2190 mode, hold down the Tear Off/Bin and Pause buttons while you...the Font button until you want, as described in the instructions. 3. The printer beeps once to load a new sheet of continuous paper that came with your FX-890/FX-2190, make your printer in Okidata mode. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Follow the steps below to use it is turned off wait time Bottom margin...
... using an Okidata driver, you selected. See page 14. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 15 Make sure the printer is on the FX-890/FX-2190. When you may want to print out its default settings for the printer to FX-890/FX-2190 mode, hold down the Tear Off/Bin and Pause buttons while you...the Font button until you want, as described in the instructions. 3. The printer beeps once to load a new sheet of continuous paper that came with your FX-890/FX-2190, make your printer in Okidata mode. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Follow the steps below to use it is turned off wait time Bottom margin...
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... select the best alignment pattern from each of the remaining sets of paper each time the printer ejects a printed sheet from the paper guide. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Follow the instructions to change which functions are not properly aligned, you can use only the Pause, Load/... best pattern in the instructions, compare the alignment patterns and select the pattern with the best alignment for each sheet. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Locking the Control Panel Buttons You can select which printer functions you want to be locked while Lock-out mode is on (as desired. 4. The...
... select the best alignment pattern from each of the remaining sets of paper each time the printer ejects a printed sheet from the paper guide. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Follow the instructions to change which functions are not properly aligned, you can use only the Pause, Load/... best pattern in the instructions, compare the alignment patterns and select the pattern with the best alignment for each sheet. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Locking the Control Panel Buttons You can select which printer functions you want to be locked while Lock-out mode is on (as desired. 4. The...
Product Information Guide
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... (210 mm) wide, such as control codes, are represented by dots. 4. To resume the test, press Pause again. 3. Always press the Pause button to stop printing. To enter hex dump mode, turn off the printer while it receives in hexadecimal format, such as: By comparing the ...characters is designed for DOS-based PC connections. If paper remains in the right column with 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 test results are satisfactory, ...
... (210 mm) wide, such as control codes, are represented by dots. 4. To resume the test, press Pause again. 3. Always press the Pause button to stop printing. To enter hex dump mode, turn off the printer while it receives in hexadecimal format, such as: By comparing the ...characters is designed for DOS-based PC connections. If paper remains in the right column with 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 test results are satisfactory, ...
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... all dust and dirt from the printer. 3. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Caution: Never use a hard or abrasive brush. 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 have just used...
... all dust and dirt from the printer. 3. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Caution: Never use a hard or abrasive brush. 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 have just used...
User Manual
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...EPSON printer at the appropriate step in the folder and click OK. 8. The exact wording of Windows you are using. ❏ If you are using Windows NT, you do not need to select the correct path. Note: ❏ If 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 6. When the installation...
...EPSON printer at the appropriate step in the folder and click OK. 8. The exact wording of Windows you are using. ❏ If you are using Windows NT, you do not need to select the correct path. Note: ❏ If 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 6. When the installation...
User Manual - Remote Configuration Manager
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...port, Remote Configuration Manager may not work. The program works on these printers: ❏ FX-880+ ❏ FX-880+ in Okidata® mode ❏ FX-1180+ ❏ FX-890 ❏ FX-890 in Okidata mode ❏ FX-2190 ❏ FX-2190 in Okidata mode ❏ LQ-590 ❏ LQ-2090 Note: If... the new settings, and save them in a configuration file which you can be created for each printer's specific application requirements. EPSON® Remote Configuration Manager The EPSON Remote Configuration Manager lets you change the default settings as described in this case, do one of the ...
...port, Remote Configuration Manager may not work. The program works on these printers: ❏ FX-880+ ❏ FX-880+ in Okidata® mode ❏ FX-1180+ ❏ FX-890 ❏ FX-890 in Okidata mode ❏ FX-2190 ❏ FX-2190 in Okidata mode ❏ LQ-590 ❏ LQ-2090 Note: If... the new settings, and save them in a configuration file which you can be created for each printer's specific application requirements. EPSON® Remote Configuration Manager The EPSON Remote Configuration Manager lets you change the default settings as described in this case, do one of the ...