Product Brochure
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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. Complete with a newly designed control panel featuring... setup and operation ■ Facilitates easy printer configuration using a newly designed control panel or its 400 million character print head life offers added dependability. An extremely reliable, high-value performer, the Epson FX-2190 provides Parallel, USB, and additional connectivity options...
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. Complete with a newly designed control panel featuring... setup and operation ■ Facilitates easy printer configuration using a newly designed control panel or its 400 million character print head life offers added dependability. An extremely reliable, high-value performer, the Epson FX-2190 provides Parallel, USB, and additional connectivity options...
Product Brochure
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... Bidirectional Parallel (IEEE 1284 Nibble Mode supported), USB 1.1, Type-B slot for text and graphics printing. 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...
... Bidirectional Parallel (IEEE 1284 Nibble Mode supported), USB 1.1, Type-B slot for text and graphics printing. 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...
Product Information Guide
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... 150 sheets of paper jams. This setup is especially useful with continuous multi-part forms. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 1 Pull tractor unit (C800201 for FX-890, C800211 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...
... 150 sheets of paper jams. This setup is especially useful with continuous multi-part forms. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 1 Pull tractor unit (C800201 for FX-890, C800211 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...
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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 ... tractor (front, rear) Pull tractor (front, bottom, rear) Push and pull tractor (front, rear); EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Front sheet guide (C814001 for FX-890, C814011 for text and graphics printing. Card type Serial interface 32 KB intelligent serial interface Coax interface Twinax...
...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 ... tractor (front, rear) Pull tractor (front, bottom, rear) Push and pull tractor (front, rear); EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Front sheet guide (C814001 for FX-890, C814011 for text and graphics printing. Card type Serial interface 32 KB intelligent serial interface Coax interface Twinax...
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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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...if a locked button is selected. Ejects a single sheet or advances continuous paper to the next top-of -form position. Flashes when the printer is paused. See "Selecting a Font and Pitch" on /off when continuous paper is not in the selected paper source or paper is ...page 8. Feeds continuous paper backward from the standby position. When held down the Pause button for ribbon change timing Program reload mode 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 7 See the Reference Guide for three seconds, enters the Micro Adjust mode. Selects a cut-sheet feeder bin when the cut -...
...if a locked button is selected. Ejects a single sheet or advances continuous paper to the next top-of -form position. Flashes when the printer is paused. See "Selecting a Font and Pitch" on /off when continuous paper is not in the selected paper source or paper is ...page 8. Feeds continuous paper backward from the standby position. When held down the Pause button for ribbon change timing Program reload mode 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 7 See the Reference Guide for three seconds, enters the Micro Adjust mode. Selects a cut-sheet feeder bin when the cut -...
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... desired position. To clear the paper jam, see page 14. The print head is jammed in the printer. Press the Pitch button until the three Font lights indicate the desired font as shown below . EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 O Paper Out O Pause O O Tear Off/Bin O O O Font light O O O ... printing. 2. However, you make other settings. the Pause light goes off for the paper source you use in a document. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Error Indicators If the printer stops working and one of paper is not printing. Light status O Paper Out O Pause Beep pattern ••• ...
... desired position. To clear the paper jam, see page 14. The print head is jammed in the printer. Press the Pitch button until the three Font lights indicate the desired font as shown below . EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 O Paper Out O Pause O O Tear Off/Bin O O O Font light O O O ... printing. 2. However, you make other settings. the Pause light goes off for the paper source you use in a document. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Error Indicators If the printer stops working and one of paper is not printing. Light status O Paper Out O Pause Beep pattern ••• ...
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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 a curved paper path, which may affect loading performance, so use the front or bottom slot whenever possible. Tractor position front push ... or continuous paper with labels, use the front, bottom, or rear paper slot with labels. The labels may come off their backing sheets inside the printer and cause a paper jam. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 9
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 a curved paper path, which may affect loading performance, so use the front or bottom slot whenever possible. Tractor position front push ... or continuous paper with labels, use the front, bottom, or rear paper slot with labels. The labels may come off their backing sheets inside the printer and cause a paper jam. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 9
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... when using the rear push and pull tractors in the bottom or front pull position. Adjusting the Paper-Thickness Setting First turn off the printer and open the printer cover. Paper type Ordinary paper Thin paper Carbonless multipart forms with: 2 parts (original + 1 copy) 3 parts (original + 2 copies) 4 parts (original...installed in the front push position or when using . (See the table below . You can load paper in combination. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Pull tractor position For loading continuous paper from the tractor installed on top of paper you want to improve print ...
... when using the rear push and pull tractors in the bottom or front pull position. Adjusting the Paper-Thickness Setting First turn off the printer and open the printer cover. Paper type Ordinary paper Thin paper Carbonless multipart forms with: 2 parts (original + 1 copy) 3 parts (original + 2 copies) 4 parts (original...installed in the front push position or when using . (See the table below . You can load paper in combination. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Pull tractor position For loading continuous paper from the tractor installed on top of paper you want to improve print ...
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... printed pages. 5. When the paper reaches the default top-of -form position setting you make with the Micro Adjust function. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 11 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)...to move the top-of -form position. 1. Hold down the Pause button for three seconds. Press the Pause button to the top-of the printer cover. The top margin setting made in a push position, press the Load/Eject button to advance continuous paper to adjust the top-of -...
... printed pages. 5. When the paper reaches the default top-of -form position setting you make with the Micro Adjust function. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 11 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)...to move the top-of -form position. 1. Hold down the Pause button for three seconds. Press the Pause button to the top-of the printer cover. The top margin setting made in a push position, press the Load/Eject button to advance continuous paper to adjust the top-of -...
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... the fresh supply of continuous labels at a time using the optional high-capacity cut-sheet feeder (bin 1 of the envelope into the printer first. Because the rear paper path is curled or has been folded. Removing Continuous Paper with labels, requires a straight or almost straight ...paper path. Hold down and insert the top edge of the double-bin cut-sheet feeder). EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Loading Special Papers Follow the guidelines in the front (to position 5 (for thin envelopes) or 6 (for thick envelopes). When fed backward,...
... the fresh supply of continuous labels at a time using the optional high-capacity cut-sheet feeder (bin 1 of the envelope into the printer first. Because the rear paper path is curled or has been folded. Removing Continuous Paper with labels, requires a straight or almost straight ...paper path. Hold down and insert the top edge of the double-bin cut-sheet feeder). EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Loading Special Papers Follow the guidelines in the front (to position 5 (for thin envelopes) or 6 (for thick envelopes). When fed backward,...
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... switching to remove the front sheet guide. 1. Make sure the tractor is loaded on it. 3. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Postcards You can feed postcards one at a time may damage the printer or cause it to eject paper when the printer is on the tractor position you are using. If the tractor is in the front...
... switching to remove the front sheet guide. 1. Make sure the tractor is loaded on it. 3. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Postcards You can feed postcards one at a time may damage the printer or cause it to eject paper when the printer is on the tractor position you are using. If the tractor is in the front...
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...-of-form or tear-off the printer and open the printer cover. 2. For instructions on using the default-setting mode. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Caution: Use the knob on the printer software CD-ROM. (See the User's Guide for each printer setting. There are two ways to clear a paper jam: 1. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Clearing Paper Jams Follow these...
...-of-form or tear-off the printer and open the printer cover. 2. For instructions on using the default-setting mode. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Caution: Use the knob on the printer software CD-ROM. (See the User's Guide for each printer setting. There are two ways to clear a paper jam: 1. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Clearing Paper Jams Follow these...
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... default settings for reference before changing modes on the FX-890/FX-2190. If you made to check the current settings and change the printer's default settings from the paper guide. 1. To enter Okidata mode on the printer. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Follow the steps below to open the Menu. You...'ll need to their default values. Make sure the printer is on , and the printer enters the default-setting mode and prints the language selection instructions....
... default settings for reference before changing modes on the FX-890/FX-2190. If you made to check the current settings and change the printer's default settings from the paper guide. 1. To enter Okidata mode on the printer. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Follow the steps below to open the Menu. You...'ll need to their default values. Make sure the printer is on , and the printer enters the default-setting mode and prints the language selection instructions....
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... adjustment, the printer prints three sheets of continuous paper that Lock-out mode has been turned on (as desired. 4. Turn on , the Pause and Paper Out lights flash three times when any locked button is loaded, then turn off the printer. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Locking the Control... Panel Buttons You can restrict the use the printer's bidirectional adjustment mode to correct this problem. Function Load Eject LF FF Tear Off Bin Micro...
... adjustment, the printer prints three sheets of continuous paper that Lock-out mode has been turned on (as desired. 4. Turn on , the Pause and Paper Out lights flash three times when any locked button is loaded, then turn off the printer. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Locking the Control... Panel Buttons You can restrict the use the printer's bidirectional adjustment mode to correct this problem. Function Load Eject LF FF Tear Off Bin Micro...
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... Load/Eject button while you turn on the printer while holding down the Load/Eject, LF/FF, and Pause buttons while turning on 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: ...print job to eject the printed page. If characters are represented by dots. 4. Nonprintable codes, such as : By comparing the characters printed in the right column with the printer. Caution: Do not turn off the printer while it receives in hexadecimal format, such as control codes, are...
... Load/Eject button while you turn on the printer while holding down the Load/Eject, LF/FF, and Pause buttons while turning on 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: ...print job to eject the printed page. If characters are represented by dots. 4. Nonprintable codes, such as : By comparing the characters printed in the right column with the printer. Caution: Do not turn off the printer while it receives in hexadecimal format, such as control codes, are...
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... the paper guide. 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...and the tractor is needed. If the outer case or paper guide is not hot. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Keep the printer cover closed . 7. Contact an EPSON dealer if you have just used the printer, the print head may be hot; Warning: You need to carefully brush away all...
... the paper guide. 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...and the tractor is needed. If the outer case or paper guide is not hot. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Keep the printer cover closed . 7. Contact an EPSON dealer if you have just used the printer, the print head may be hot; Warning: You need to carefully brush away all...
User Manual
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... important information and useful tips about your printer, refer to both the FX-890 and the FX-2190. It describes all the printer's functions, optional products, printer software, troubleshooting, and technical specifications. For help which is installed automatically when you started using your printer. For detailed information about using your printer software, you can make your equipment. Introduction...
... important information and useful tips about your printer, refer to both the FX-890 and the FX-2190. It describes all the printer's functions, optional products, printer software, troubleshooting, and technical specifications. For help which is installed automatically when you started using your printer. For detailed information about using your printer software, you can make your equipment. Introduction...
User Manual
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...path. ❏ If you are using Windows NT, you do not need to select the printer you see page 15 to install the Reference Guide and the EPSON Remote Configuration Utility. When the installation is complete, see a message that the drive is not...printer, choose the first available printer from DOS application programs, you need to select the correct path. For DOS programs To control the 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...
...path. ❏ If you are using Windows NT, you do not need to select the printer you see page 15 to install the Reference Guide and the EPSON Remote Configuration Utility. When the installation is complete, see a message that the drive is not...printer, choose the first available printer from DOS application programs, you need to select the correct path. For DOS programs To control the 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...