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...up to 7 parts thick and 16.5" wide through multipart forms, reports, labels, and more at up 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 versatile product ...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. The high-speed Epson FX-2190 races through forms up to 7 parts thick and 16.5"...
...up to 7 parts thick and 16.5" wide through multipart forms, reports, labels, and more at up 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 versatile product ...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. The high-speed Epson FX-2190 races through forms up to 7 parts thick and 16.5"...
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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...
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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...
... 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...
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You can load single sheets, single-sheet multi-part forms, or envelopes. 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 ...continuous multi-part forms. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 1 The parts for the FX-890. FX-890 Reference number 107 108 120 115 106 121 104 541 105 101 User replaceable part Front cover Knob Logo plate Optional interface cover Paper guide Paper thickness lever cap Printer cover Ribbon cartridge Tractor Rear ...
You can load single sheets, single-sheet multi-part forms, or envelopes. 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 ...continuous multi-part forms. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 1 The parts for the FX-890. FX-890 Reference number 107 108 120 115 106 121 104 541 105 101 User replaceable part Front cover Knob Logo plate Optional interface cover Paper guide Paper thickness lever cap Printer cover Ribbon cartridge Tractor Rear ...
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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...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 use your printer with your printer's built-in 1/432-inch increments FX-890: 80 columns (at 10 cpi) FX-2190: 136 columns (at 12 cpi Bidirectional logic seeking for more information. Optional Interface...
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...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 use your printer with your printer's built-in 1/432-inch increments FX-890: 80 columns (at 10 cpi) FX-2190: 136 columns (at 12 cpi Bidirectional logic seeking for more information. Optional Interface...
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... 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 Windows 98. approximately 400 million characters (Draft, 10 cpi, 14 dots/...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...
... 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 Windows 98. approximately 400 million characters (Draft, 10 cpi, 14 dots/...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...
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The perforation between 3:1 and 5:1. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Environmental Temperature Operation (plain 41 to 95 °F (5 ...-sheet feeder. The horizontal and vertical perforation cuts should be 1 mm or less. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Single-sheet multipart forms (for FX-2190. ** 8.3 to 14.3 inches (210 to 364 mm) using the optional cut-... 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...
The perforation between 3:1 and 5:1. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Environmental Temperature Operation (plain 41 to 95 °F (5 ...-sheet feeder. The horizontal and vertical perforation cuts should be 1 mm or less. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Single-sheet multipart forms (for FX-2190. ** 8.3 to 14.3 inches (210 to 364 mm) using the optional cut-... 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...
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... 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) Quality Width (inch) (mm) Length (inch) (mm...) (mm) Length (inch) (mm) Thickness (inch) (mm) Weight (lb) (g/m²) Quality Minimum 8.5 216 -- 0.0028 0.07 14 52 Plain paper Maximum 0.0035 0.09 22 82 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 5
... 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) Quality Width (inch) (mm) Length (inch) (mm...) (mm) Length (inch) (mm) Thickness (inch) (mm) Weight (lb) (g/m²) Quality Minimum 8.5 216 -- 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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...60950 EMI FCC part 15 subpart B class B CSA C108.8 class B EN 55022 (CISPR pub. 22) class B AS/NZS 3548 class B 6 - EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Printable Area Single sheets Envelopes A The minimum top and bottom margins are 0.17 inch (4.2 mm). B The minimum left and right margins are 0.12 inch... (3 mm). EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 B FX-890: The minimum left and right margins are 0.1 inch (3 mm). For paper wider than 9.0 inches (229.2 mm), the side margins increase...
...60950 EMI FCC part 15 subpart B class B CSA C108.8 class B EN 55022 (CISPR pub. 22) class B AS/NZS 3548 class B 6 - EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Printable Area Single sheets Envelopes A The minimum top and bottom margins are 0.17 inch (4.2 mm). B The minimum left and right margins are 0.12 inch... (3 mm). EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 B FX-890: The minimum left and right margins are 0.1 inch (3 mm). For paper wider than 9.0 inches (229.2 mm), the side margins increase...
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... adjustment mode Control panel Lock-out mode (on when bin 2 of the optional cut-sheet feeder is on /off position. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Control Panel Buttons and Lights Button/Light Function 1 Font button Selects one of the pitch settings. Right light is selected. Feeds...Default Settings" on the right, hold down for ribbon change timing Program reload mode 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 7 In this mode, you press both the Font and Pitch buttons simultaneously, the printer clears the buffer and restores its default settings. 3 Pitch button Selects one of -form ...
... adjustment mode Control panel Lock-out mode (on when bin 2 of the optional cut-sheet feeder is on /off position. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Control Panel Buttons and Lights Button/Light Function 1 Font button Selects one of the pitch settings. Right light is selected. Feeds...Default Settings" on the right, hold down for ribbon change timing Program reload mode 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 7 In this mode, you press both the Font and Pitch buttons simultaneously, the printer clears the buffer and restores its default settings. 3 Pitch button Selects one of -form ...
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EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Error Indicators If the printer stops working and one of paper is currently in the...wrong position. A single sheet of the printer's five fonts (in a document. Wait a few minutes; Press the Font button until the three Pitch lights indicate the desired pitch as shown below . EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Light status O Paper Out O ... is not printing. Remove your application to the standby position. The paper release lever is loaded in the printer or select a different paper source; Paper is , press the Pause button to use the following table to eject...
EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Error Indicators If the printer stops working and one of paper is currently in the...wrong position. A single sheet of the printer's five fonts (in a document. Wait a few minutes; Press the Font button until the three Pitch lights indicate the desired pitch as shown below . EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Light status O Paper Out O ... is not printing. Remove your application to the standby position. The paper release lever is loaded in the printer or select a different paper source; Paper is , press the Pause button to use the following table to eject...
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otherwise they may come off their backing sheets inside the printer and cause a paper jam. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 9 Pull Tractor Position The pull tractor allows you can purchase the optional pull tractor unit (C800201 for the FX-890 or C800211 for the paper to use the front ...or rear paper slot with labels. Tractor position front push rear push Description Load paper from the top, front, bottom, or rear. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Selecting a Paper Source Paper can be sure to feed through it without obstruction. However, you print on thick paper such as multipart ...
otherwise they may come off their backing sheets inside the printer and cause a paper jam. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 9 Pull Tractor Position The pull tractor allows you can purchase the optional pull tractor unit (C800201 for the FX-890 or C800211 for the paper to use the front ...or rear paper slot with labels. Tractor position front push rear push Description Load paper from the top, front, bottom, or rear. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Selecting a Paper Source Paper can be sure to feed through it without obstruction. However, you print on thick paper such as multipart ...
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... the temperature is 41°F (5°C) or lower, or 95°F (35°C) or higher, set the paper-thickness setting for the type of the printer in the pull position. Paper type Ordinary paper Thin paper Carbonless multipart forms with: 2 parts (original + 1 copy) 3 parts (original + 2 copies) 4 parts (original +...paper in the front, rear, or bottom slot. Then set the paper-thickness lever one position lower to improve print quality. 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 push and ...
... the temperature is 41°F (5°C) or lower, or 95°F (35°C) or higher, set the paper-thickness setting for the type of the printer in the pull position. Paper type Ordinary paper Thin paper Carbonless multipart forms with: 2 parts (original + 1 copy) 3 parts (original + 2 copies) 4 parts (original +...paper in the front, rear, or bottom slot. Then set the paper-thickness lever one position lower to improve print quality. 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 push and ...
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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 ...on the page. 2. Load paper. (If the tractor is aligned with the tear-off position). If you resume printing, the printer automatically feeds the paper back to the top-of -form positions. Your tear-off position setting remains in effect until you change...-of-form Position The top-of-form position is not 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.
EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Using the Micro Adjust Function The Micro Adjust function allows you to move the paper forward or ...on the page. 2. Load paper. (If the tractor is aligned with the tear-off position). If you resume printing, the printer automatically feeds the paper back to the top-of -form positions. Your tear-off position setting remains in effect until you change...-of-form Position The top-of-form position is not 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.
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... printing. Thick paper, such as continuous paper with labels from the printer. Hold down and insert the top edge of labels that is the same as multipart forms with labels on a shiny backing sheet properly. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Do not try to the pull tractor) or bottom (pull...make sure the left or right edge of your application program prints entirely within the printable area of the envelope or other thick paper. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Loading Special Papers Follow the guidelines in the front (to print on the rear or front push tractor. ❏ Never feed labels...
... printing. Thick paper, such as continuous paper with labels from the printer. Hold down and insert the top edge of labels that is the same as multipart forms with labels on a shiny backing sheet properly. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Do not try to the pull tractor) or bottom (pull...make sure the left or right edge of your application program prints entirely within the printable area of the envelope or other thick paper. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Loading Special Papers Follow the guidelines in the front (to print on the rear or front push tractor. ❏ Never feed labels...
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... position. 5. If a single sheet remains in the printer, press the Load/Eject button to printing on single sheets without having to the standby position. 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... the tractor is loaded on . When loading A6 size cards, always load them in the top slot. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Postcards You can feed postcards one at a time may damage the printer or cause it . The cards can be loaded only in the front or rear push position and that ...
... position. 5. If a single sheet remains in the printer, press the Load/Eject button to printing on single sheets without having to the standby position. 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... the tractor is loaded on . When loading A6 size cards, always load them in the top slot. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Postcards You can feed postcards one at a time may damage the printer or cause it . The cards can be loaded only in the front or rear push position and that ...
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...Auto tear-off position. 5. Make sure the Paper Out light is not flashing and the Pause light is off the printer and open the printer cover. 2. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Caution: Use the knob on using the default-setting mode. Changing the Default Settings While you can often ...change the top-of the printer. Turn the knob on country) Manual feed wait time Options (default in bold) Off, On Off, On ...
...Auto tear-off position. 5. Make sure the Paper Out light is not flashing and the Pause light is off the printer and open the printer cover. 2. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Caution: Use the knob on using the default-setting mode. Changing the Default Settings While you can often ...change the top-of the printer. Turn the knob on country) Manual feed wait time Options (default in bold) Off, On Off, On ...
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...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...-setting mode. See page 14. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 15 If you have been using an Okidata printer, you turn on the printer. The printer beeps twice and is now operating in the instructions. 3. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Follow the steps below to use your FX-890/FX-2190, make your printer in Okidata mode.
...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...-setting mode. See page 14. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 15 If you have been using an Okidata printer, you turn on the printer. The printer beeps twice and is now operating in the instructions. 3. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Follow the steps below to use your FX-890/FX-2190, make your printer in Okidata mode.
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...1 and 2. Turning Lock-out Mode On and Off 1. Turn on the printer. As described in the final set of alignment patterns, labeled High Speed Draft, Draft, and NLQ (near letter quality). EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Function Load Eject LF FF Tear Off Bin Micro Adjust Font Pitch...is loaded, then turn Lock-out mode off the printer. 16 - EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Locking the Control Panel Buttons You can restrict the use of buttons on . The printer beeps twice, indicating that is on (as desired. 4. The printer enters the Lock-out setting mode and prints the ...
...1 and 2. Turning Lock-out Mode On and Off 1. Turn on the printer. As described in the final set of alignment patterns, labeled High Speed Draft, Draft, and NLQ (near letter quality). EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Function Load Eject LF FF Tear Off Bin Micro Adjust Font Pitch...is loaded, then turn Lock-out mode off the printer. 16 - EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Locking the Control Panel Buttons You can restrict the use of buttons on . The printer beeps twice, indicating that is on (as desired. 4. The printer enters the Lock-out setting mode and prints the ...
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.... 2. Make sure paper is loaded and the printer is turned off the printer. If characters are printable, they appear in hexadecimal format, such as control codes, are represented by dots. 4. Make sure paper is loaded and the printer is turned off the printer. To resume the test, press Pause again. ...dump mode, press the Pause button, eject the printed page(s), and then turn off . 2. The printer beeps once, and restores its factory default settings. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 17 Your printer prints all data it is printing the hex dump. however, the draft self test prints faster than ...
.... 2. Make sure paper is loaded and the printer is turned off the printer. If characters are printable, they appear in hexadecimal format, such as control codes, are represented by dots. 4. Make sure paper is loaded and the printer is turned off the printer. To resume the test, press Pause again. ...dump mode, press the Pause button, eject the printed page(s), and then turn off . 2. The printer beeps once, and restores its factory default settings. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 17 Your printer prints all data it is printing the hex dump. however, the draft self test prints faster than ...
