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...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 -install 12... paper paths to accommodate cut sheet paper and continuous forms up to Epson's superior technical support IMPACT PRINTER FX-2190 An extremely reliable, high-value performer, the Epson FX-2190 provides Parallel, USB, and additional connectivity options for critical daily print requirements...
...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 -install 12... paper paths to accommodate cut sheet paper and continuous forms up to Epson's superior technical support IMPACT PRINTER FX-2190 An extremely reliable, high-value performer, the Epson FX-2190 provides Parallel, USB, and additional connectivity options for critical daily print requirements...
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..., Inc. Unidirectional text or graphics printing can be selected using software commands. 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...
..., Inc. Unidirectional text or graphics printing can be selected using software commands. 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...
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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...
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... the additional tractor in the pull position along with your standard tractor installed in this feeder. 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 ...improve paper handling and reduce the chance of paper jams. This setup is especially useful with continuous multi-part forms. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 1 FX-890 Reference number 107 108 120 115 106 121 104 541 105 101 User replaceable part Front cover Knob Logo plate Optional interface...
... the additional tractor in the pull position along with your standard tractor installed in this feeder. 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 ...improve paper handling and reduce the chance of paper jams. This setup is especially useful with continuous multi-part forms. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 1 FX-890 Reference number 107 108 120 115 106 121 104 541 105 101 User replaceable part Front cover Knob Logo plate Optional interface...
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... card to use your printer with 8.5-inch roll paper. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Check with your printer. 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...
... card to use your printer with 8.5-inch roll paper. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Check with your printer. 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...
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...17, 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 5 ...dots/character) System Compatibility The printer supports the following versions of Microsoft Windows: ❏ Windows 95 and NT 4.0: parallel interface only. ❏ Windows 98*, Me, 2000, XP: parallel and USB interfaces. * If you are using the USB interface, the printer requires the Se version of Windows 98. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190...
...17, 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 5 ...dots/character) System Compatibility The printer supports the following versions of Microsoft Windows: ❏ Windows 95 and NT 4.0: parallel interface only. ❏ Windows 98*, Me, 2000, XP: parallel and USB interfaces. * If you are using the USB interface, the printer requires the Se version of Windows 98. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190...
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EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Environmental Temperature Operation (plain 41 to 95 °F (5 to ...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... + 5 copies Total thickness (inch) (mm) 0.0047 0.12 0.018 0.46 Weight per sheet of the paper. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Single sheets, front or rear entry Width* (inch) (mm) Length** (inch) (mm) Thickness*** (inch) (mm) Weight...
EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Environmental Temperature Operation (plain 41 to 95 °F (5 to ...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... + 5 copies Total thickness (inch) (mm) 0.0047 0.12 0.018 0.46 Weight per sheet of the paper. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Single sheets, front or rear entry Width* (inch) (mm) Length** (inch) (mm) Thickness*** (inch) (mm) Weight...
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...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 Label size Width, backing sheet (inch) (mm) Length, backing sheet (inch) (mm) Thickness, backing sheet (inch) (mm) Total thickness (...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...
...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 Label size Width, backing sheet (inch) (mm) Length, backing sheet (inch) (mm) Thickness, backing sheet (inch) (mm) Total thickness (...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...
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... minimum left and right margins are 0.17 inch (4.2 mm). B The minimum left and right margins are 0.2 inch (4.2 mm). EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 For paper wider than 14.9 inches (377.8 mm), the side margins increase to match the width of the paper. Roll ... paper A The minimum top and bottom margins above and below the perforation are 0.12 inch (3 mm). EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Printable Area Single sheets Envelopes A The minimum top and bottom margins are 0.1 inch (3 mm). B FX-890: The minimum left and right margins are 0.17 inch (4.2 mm). For paper wider than 9.0 inches...
... minimum left and right margins are 0.17 inch (4.2 mm). B The minimum left and right margins are 0.2 inch (4.2 mm). EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 For paper wider than 14.9 inches (377.8 mm), the side margins increase to match the width of the paper. Roll ... paper A The minimum top and bottom margins above and below the perforation are 0.12 inch (3 mm). EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Printable Area Single sheets Envelopes A The minimum top and bottom margins are 0.1 inch (3 mm). B FX-890: The minimum left and right margins are 0.17 inch (4.2 mm). For paper wider than 9.0 inches...
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...12 Paper Out light On when no paper is not loaded correctly. See the Reference Guide for ribbon change timing Program reload mode 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 7 In this mode, you turn on the left while you can press the Tear Off/Bin button to the top-of-form ... Control panel Lock-out mode (on page 14. 6 Set In default setting 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 the fonts. Feeds continuous paper backward from the standby position. Selects...
...12 Paper Out light On when no paper is not loaded correctly. See the Reference Guide for ribbon change timing Program reload mode 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 7 In this mode, you turn on the left while you can press the Tear Off/Bin button to the top-of-form ... Control panel Lock-out mode (on page 14. 6 Set In default setting 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 the fonts. Feeds continuous paper backward from the standby position. Selects...
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...the paper release lever to use. Paper is overheated. An unknown or fatal printer error has occurred. However, you want to the desired position. Note: Settings you make in a document. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Load paper in the paper path, press the Load/Eject button to... button until the three Font lights indicate the desired font as described below for several minutes; O = on the printer again. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Error Indicators If the printer stops working and one of paper is not loaded correctly. then press Load/Eject to feed the paper to diagnose...
...the paper release lever to use. Paper is overheated. An unknown or fatal printer error has occurred. However, you want to the desired position. Note: Settings you make in a document. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Load paper in the paper path, press the Load/Eject button to... button until the three Font lights indicate the desired font as described below for several minutes; O = on the printer again. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Error Indicators If the printer stops working and one of paper is not loaded correctly. then press Load/Eject to feed the paper to diagnose...
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... 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 cannot use the front or bottom slot whenever possible. You can be sure to use a printer stand with the pull tractor. This reduces the... the rear slot. Tractor position front push rear push Description Load paper from the front, rear or bottom of the printer. Labels require a straight paper path; EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Selecting a Paper Source Paper can use the front, bottom, or rear paper slot with an opening large enough for ...
... 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 cannot use the front or bottom slot whenever possible. You can be sure to use a printer stand with the pull tractor. This reduces the... the rear slot. Tractor position front push rear push Description Load paper from the front, rear or bottom of the printer. Labels require a straight paper path; EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Selecting a Paper Source Paper can use the front, bottom, or rear paper slot with an opening large enough for ...
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... the Paper-Thickness Setting First turn off the printer and open the printer cover. Pull tractor position For loading continuous paper from the top or front slot. Then set the paper-thickness lever one position lower to improve print quality. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Setting the Paper Release Lever Set the paper release...
... the Paper-Thickness Setting First turn off the printer and open the printer cover. Pull tractor position For loading continuous paper from the top or front slot. Then set the paper-thickness lever one position lower to improve print quality. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Setting the Paper Release Lever Set the paper release...
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... on the page where the printer starts printing. Caution: Never use the Micro Adjust function to move the perforation to adjust it , even if you try to adjust the top-of -form position is not aligned with the Micro Adjust function. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 11 You may need ...to press the Tear Off/Bin button to advance the paper to the top-of the printer cover. The Pause light flashes and the printer enters Micro Adjust mode. 4. tear-off edge paper perforation Note...
... on the page where the printer starts printing. Caution: Never use the Micro Adjust function to move the perforation to adjust it , even if you try to adjust the top-of -form position is not aligned with the Micro Adjust function. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 11 You may need ...to press the Tear Off/Bin button to advance the paper to the top-of the printer cover. The Pause light flashes and the printer enters Micro Adjust mode. 4. tear-off edge paper perforation Note...
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...load continuous paper with a tractor feeder. they may not feed labels on a shiny backing sheet properly. Make sure your envelope. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 front paper guide front sheet guide Labels When printing on the paper guide. 12 - The loading procedure for continuous paper with...printer. Envelopes Before loading envelopes, set the paper-thickness lever to place the envelope printable side down the LF/FF button to 60% RH ❏ Do not leave labels in mind: ❏ It is aligned with the optional front paper guide or front sheet guide installed. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190...
...load continuous paper with a tractor feeder. they may not feed labels on a shiny backing sheet properly. Make sure your envelope. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 front paper guide front sheet guide Labels When printing on the paper guide. 12 - The loading procedure for continuous paper with...printer. Envelopes Before loading envelopes, set the paper-thickness lever to place the envelope printable side down the LF/FF button to 60% RH ❏ Do not leave labels in mind: ❏ It is aligned with the optional front paper guide or front sheet guide installed. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190...
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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 -sheet feeder (bin 1 of -form position. ...and that continuous paper is no longer in the next step. Set the paper release lever to the standby position. Your printer loads the continuous paper automatically when you need to printing with a push tractor. Switching to Printing on Single Sheets Follow ... the push tractor but is loaded on continuous paper with the front push tractor, you begin printing. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 13
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 -sheet feeder (bin 1 of -form position. ...and that continuous paper is no longer in the next step. Set the paper release lever to the standby position. Your printer loads the continuous paper automatically when you need to printing with a push tractor. Switching to Printing on Single Sheets Follow ... the push tractor but is loaded on continuous paper with the front push tractor, you begin printing. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 13
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..., 2 seconds, 3 seconds 14 - Otherwise, you may damage the printer or change one or more information.) ❏ From the printer's control panel using the Remote Configuration Manager, see the PDF manual on the printer. Close the printer cover and turn on the CD-ROM. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Clearing Paper Jams Follow these steps to clear...
..., 2 seconds, 3 seconds 14 - Otherwise, you may damage the printer or change one or more information.) ❏ From the printer's control panel using the Remote Configuration Manager, see the PDF manual on the printer. Close the printer cover and turn on the CD-ROM. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Clearing Paper Jams Follow these steps to clear...
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...other, any changes you made to change , describe how to exit the default-setting mode. You can change the printer's default settings from the paper guide. 1. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Follow the steps below to open the Menu. If you use single sheets, you want, as described in the... can continue to enter Menu mode, and then press PRINT. In Okidata mode, the printer emulates Okidata functions, and the following additional settings can make settings. See page 14. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 15 Press the Font button until you repeat the above procedure. Emulating the Okidata ...
...other, any changes you made to change , describe how to exit the default-setting mode. You can change the printer's default settings from the paper guide. 1. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Follow the steps below to open the Menu. If you use single sheets, you want, as described in the... can continue to enter Menu mode, and then press PRINT. In Okidata mode, the printer emulates Okidata functions, and the following additional settings can make settings. See page 14. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 15 Press the Font button until you repeat the above procedure. Emulating the Okidata ...
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...three times when any locked button is turned off the printer. 2. Make sure paper is on the control panel using Lock-out mode. Then select the pattern with the best alignment. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 The following sizes: Paper type FX-890 Continuous paper (including 9.5 × 11 inches...of alignment patterns, save your printout are locked, see "Changing the Lock-out Mode Settings" below ). EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Locking the Control Panel Buttons You can use the printer's bidirectional adjustment mode to correct this problem. In the default Lock-out mode, you can use single...
...three times when any locked button is turned off the printer. 2. Make sure paper is on the control panel using Lock-out mode. Then select the pattern with the best alignment. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 The following sizes: Paper type FX-890 Continuous paper (including 9.5 × 11 inches...of alignment patterns, save your printout are locked, see "Changing the Lock-out Mode Settings" below ). EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Locking the Control Panel Buttons You can use the printer's bidirectional adjustment mode to correct this problem. In the default Lock-out mode, you can use single...
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...button, eject the printed page(s), and then turn off the printer. Caution: Do not turn off the printer while it receives in the right column as control codes, are represented by dots. 4. Resetting the Printer To reset the printer's EEPROM, hold down the LF/FF button. Either self test... hexadecimal values. Make sure paper is loaded and the printer is turned off. 2. Then turn off the printer. To enter hex dump mode, turn on the printer. The printer beeps once, and restores its factory default settings. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 17 If characters are printable, they appear in ...
...button, eject the printed page(s), and then turn off the printer. Caution: Do not turn off the printer while it receives in the right column as control codes, are represented by dots. 4. Resetting the Printer To reset the printer's EEPROM, hold down the LF/FF button. Either self test... hexadecimal values. Make sure paper is loaded and the printer is turned off. 2. Then turn off the printer. To enter hex dump mode, turn on the printer. The printer beeps once, and restores its factory default settings. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 17 If characters are printable, they appear in ...