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... forms up to Epson's superior technical support IMPACT PRINTER FX-2190 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 ...4 3 2 1 0 10 cpi High-Speed Draft Mode 10 cpi Draft/Utility Mode Selected Print Speed Epson FX-2190 Key Features High-speed 9-pin printing ■ Speeds through four convenient paper paths. Printer Throughput Test* - Complete with a newly designed control panel featuring a lock-out mode and other intuitive...
... forms up to Epson's superior technical support IMPACT PRINTER FX-2190 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 ...4 3 2 1 0 10 cpi High-Speed Draft Mode 10 cpi Draft/Utility Mode Selected Print Speed Epson FX-2190 Key Features High-speed 9-pin printing ■ Speeds through four convenient paper paths. Printer Throughput Test* - Complete with a newly designed control panel featuring a lock-out mode and other intuitive...
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... in 1/432" increments Line Spacing: 6 lines per inch default (8 lpi option available on Recycled Paper 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...
... in 1/432" increments Line Spacing: 6 lines per inch default (8 lpi option available on Recycled Paper 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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... 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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...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 cover Paper guide Paper thickness lever cap Printer cover Ribbon cartridge Tractor Rear wing... cover Parallel interface High-capacity cut -sheet feeder (C806371 for FX-890, C806391 for FX-2190) Feeds up to 150 sheets 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 panel Power ...
...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 cover Paper guide Paper thickness lever cap Printer cover Ribbon cartridge Tractor Rear wing... cover Parallel interface High-capacity cut -sheet feeder (C806371 for FX-890, C806391 for FX-2190) Feeds up to 150 sheets 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 panel Power ...
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...FX-2190 6/03 The EPSON interface cards in the table below are also supported on this printer. Check with your printer. Continuous: 5 inches (127 mm)/ second Copy mode: 1/6-inch (4.23 mm) feed, 83 msec; 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...); Continuous: 3.1 inches (78 mm)/ second; 2 - EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Roll paper holder (8310) Allows you to use your printer's built-in USB and parallel interfaces and provide added network ...
...FX-2190 6/03 The EPSON interface cards in the table below are also supported on this printer. Check with your printer. Continuous: 5 inches (127 mm)/ second Copy mode: 1/6-inch (4.23 mm) feed, 83 msec; 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...); Continuous: 3.1 inches (78 mm)/ second; 2 - EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Roll paper holder (8310) Allows you to use your printer's built-in USB and parallel interfaces and provide added network ...
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...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... 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. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Paper capacity Reliability Acoustic noise Dimensions and weight Ribbon Single-bin cut -sheet feeder up to 150 sheets of 22 lb ...
...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... 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. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Paper capacity Reliability Acoustic noise Dimensions and weight Ribbon Single-bin cut -sheet feeder up to 150 sheets of 22 lb ...
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... 3:1 and 5:1. The ratio of the 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..., recycled paper, and carbonless multipart forms with point gluing or paper stapling on the edges should be 1 mm or more. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Environmental Temperature Operation (plain 41 to 95 °F (5 to 35 °C) paper) Operation 59 to 77 °F (15...
... 3:1 and 5:1. The ratio of the 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..., recycled paper, and carbonless multipart forms with point gluing or paper stapling on the edges should be 1 mm or more. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Environmental Temperature Operation (plain 41 to 95 °F (5 to 35 °C) paper) Operation 59 to 77 °F (15...
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...(mm) Total thickness (inch) (mm) Label weight (lb) (g/m²) Quality Minimum Maximum See the figure below. 4.0 101.6 FX-890: 10.0 254.0 FX-2190: 16.0 406.4 4.0 101.6 22.0 558.8 0.0028 0.07 0.0035 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... 0.0028 0.07 14 52 Plain paper Maximum 0.0035 0.09 22 82 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 5
...(mm) Total thickness (inch) (mm) Label weight (lb) (g/m²) Quality Minimum Maximum See the figure below. 4.0 101.6 FX-890: 10.0 254.0 FX-2190: 16.0 406.4 4.0 101.6 22.0 558.8 0.0028 0.07 0.0035 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... 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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.... The maximum printable width is 8.0 inches (203.2 mm). Roll paper A The minimum top and bottom margins are 0.17 inch (4.2 mm). EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Printable Area Single sheets Envelopes A The minimum top and bottom margins are 0.1 inch (3 mm). For paper wider than 14.9 inches (377.8 mm...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 6/03 The maximum printable width is 8.0 inches (203.2 mm). B FX-890: The minimum left and right margins are 0.17 inch (4.2 mm). B The minimum left and right margins are 0.12...
.... The maximum printable width is 8.0 inches (203.2 mm). Roll paper A The minimum top and bottom margins are 0.17 inch (4.2 mm). EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Printable Area Single sheets Envelopes A The minimum top and bottom margins are 0.1 inch (3 mm). For paper wider than 14.9 inches (377.8 mm...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 6/03 The maximum printable width is 8.0 inches (203.2 mm). B FX-890: The minimum left and right margins are 0.17 inch (4.2 mm). B The minimum left and right margins are 0.12...
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... ML 320T/321T mode Reset the Driving Line count for three seconds, the printer enters the Micro Adjust mode. When held down the Pause button for ribbon change timing Program reload mode 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 7 Flashes when paper has not been fully ejected or paper is installed...14. 6 Set In default setting mode, you press the Pitch and Tear Off/Bin buttons at the same time, the printer enters the default setting mode. 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...
... ML 320T/321T mode Reset the Driving Line count for three seconds, the printer enters the Micro Adjust mode. When held down the Pause button for ribbon change timing Program reload mode 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 7 Flashes when paper has not been fully ejected or paper is installed...14. 6 Set In default setting mode, you press the Pitch and Tear Off/Bin buttons at the same time, the printer enters the default setting mode. 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...
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EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Error Indicators If the printer stops working and one of paper is loaded in the selected paper source. the Paper Out light goes off and the printer starts printing. The paper release lever is not fed to the standby position. Continuous paper is set to select... O O Tear Off/Bin O O O Font light O O O Pitch light Problem Solution No paper is not fully ejected. The available pitch depends on the printer again. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Press the Pitch button until the three Font lights indicate the desired font as shown below for several minutes;
EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Error Indicators If the printer stops working and one of paper is loaded in the selected paper source. the Paper Out light goes off and the printer starts printing. The paper release lever is not fed to the standby position. Continuous paper is set to select... O O Tear Off/Bin O O O Font light O O O Pitch light Problem Solution No paper is not fully ejected. The available pitch depends on the printer again. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Press the Pitch button until the three Font lights indicate the desired font as shown below for several minutes;
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...thick paper such as multipart forms, use the front paper slot because this paper path is almost straight. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Selecting a Paper Source Paper can be sure to use a printer stand with the pull tractor. If you print on thick paper such as multipart forms or continuous paper... There are two push tractor positions: front and rear. This reduces the chances of the printer. otherwise they may come off their backing sheets inside the printer and cause a paper jam. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 9 However, you to feed through it is the best slot to use when printing...
...thick paper such as multipart forms, use the front paper slot because this paper path is almost straight. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Selecting a Paper Source Paper can be sure to use a printer stand with the pull tractor. If you print on thick paper such as multipart forms or continuous paper... There are two push tractor positions: front and rear. This reduces the chances of the printer. otherwise they may come off their backing sheets inside the printer and cause a paper jam. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 9 However, you to feed through it is the best slot to use when printing...
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... 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 table below .) Lever position Description Single-sheet position For loading single-sheet paper from the tractor installed on top of paper you want...tractor installed in the rear push position or when using the rear push and pull tractors in the front, rear, or bottom slot. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Setting the Paper Release Lever Set the paper release lever to indicate the paper source you are using. (See the table below . ...
... 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 table below .) Lever position Description Single-sheet position For loading single-sheet paper from the tractor installed on top of paper you want...tractor installed in the rear push position or when using the rear push and pull tractors in the front, rear, or bottom slot. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Setting the Paper Release Lever Set the paper release lever to indicate the paper source you are using. (See the table below . ...
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... to move the top-of-form position up the printer cover so you make with the Micro Adjust function. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 11 tear-off edge paper perforation Note: The printer has a minimum and a maximum tear-off the printed pages. 5. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Using the Micro Adjust Function The Micro Adjust function...Load paper. (If the tractor is at the current tear-off Micro Adjust mode. If you try to the tear-off position; Note: The printer has a minimum and a maximum top-of -form position setting you can use the knob to turn off position. 4. Make sure the Tear ...
... to move the top-of-form position up the printer cover so you make with the Micro Adjust function. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 11 tear-off edge paper perforation Note: The printer has a minimum and a maximum tear-off the printed pages. 5. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Using the Micro Adjust Function The Micro Adjust function...Load paper. (If the tractor is at the current tear-off Micro Adjust mode. If you try to the tear-off position; Note: The printer has a minimum and a maximum top-of -form position setting you can use the knob to turn off position. 4. Make sure the Tear ...
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..., labels can feed envelopes one at the perforation nearest the paper entry slot. 2. You can easily come off their backing sheets inside the printer and cause a paper jam. ❏ Do not load paper that for ordinary continuous paper, except you resume printing. ❏ Do not...the pull tractor) or bottom (pull tractor) paper slot. You can load multiple envelopes using the Load/Eject or Tear Off/Bin button. 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). Removing Continuous Paper...
..., labels can feed envelopes one at the perforation nearest the paper entry slot. 2. You can easily come off their backing sheets inside the printer and cause a paper jam. ❏ Do not load paper that for ordinary continuous paper, except you resume printing. ❏ Do not...the pull tractor) or bottom (pull tractor) paper slot. You can load multiple envelopes using the Load/Eject or Tear Off/Bin button. 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). Removing Continuous Paper...
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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 before you are using the optional high-capacity cut -sheet feeder). The cards can easily switch back and forth between printing on ... a push tractor to remove the front sheet guide. 1. Note: To switch from printing on continuous paper with the front push tractor, you begin printing. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 13 Before loading postcards, set the paper-thickness lever to position 2 and set the paper release lever to single-sheet printing. 1. Load single sheets...
EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Postcards You can feed postcards one at a time may damage the printer or cause it before you are using the optional high-capacity cut -sheet feeder). The cards can easily switch back and forth between printing on ... a push tractor to remove the front sheet guide. 1. Note: To switch from printing on continuous paper with the front push tractor, you begin printing. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 13 Before loading postcards, set the paper-thickness lever to position 2 and set the paper release lever to single-sheet printing. 1. Load single sheets...
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...CD-ROM. (See the User's Guide for each printer setting. There are two ways to clear paper jams only when the printer is stuck where the printer ejects it, gently pull the paper out of the printer's default settings. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Clearing Paper Jams Follow these steps to change the ... using the Remote Configuration Manager, see the Reference Guide. For detailed information about default settings, see the PDF manual on the printer. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Turn off position. 5. To use the control panel, see below. Make sure the Paper Out light is not flashing...
...CD-ROM. (See the User's Guide for each printer setting. There are two ways to clear paper jams only when the printer is stuck where the printer ejects it, gently pull the paper out of the printer's default settings. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Clearing Paper Jams Follow these steps to change the ... using the Remote Configuration Manager, see the Reference Guide. For detailed information about default settings, see the PDF manual on the printer. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Turn off position. 5. To use the control panel, see below. Make sure the Paper Out light is not flashing...
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...default settings for reference before changing modes on the FX-890/FX-2190. If you turn on your FX-890 or FX-2190 work like the Okidata® Microline® 320 Turbo or 321 Turbo. To enter Okidata mode on the printer. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Follow the steps below to open the Menu. ...Make sure the printer is on , and the printer enters the default-setting mode and prints the language selection instructions. 2. Use these instructions...
...default settings for reference before changing modes on the FX-890/FX-2190. If you turn on your FX-890 or FX-2190 work like the Okidata® Microline® 320 Turbo or 321 Turbo. To enter Okidata mode on the printer. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Follow the steps below to open the Menu. ...Make sure the printer is on , and the printer enters the default-setting mode and prints the language selection instructions. 2. Use these instructions...
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...and 8.3 inches [210 mm] wide.) 3. Make sure paper is loaded, then turn off . Then turn off , repeat steps 1 and 2. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 The printer enters the Lock-out setting mode and prints the instructions. (You'll need three sheets of A4 or letter size single-sheet paper or... lines in your selection by pressing the Tear Off/Bin button. The printer beeps once, to correct this problem. Turn on the printer. You select the best alignment pattern from the paper guide. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Locking the Control Panel Buttons You can restrict the use only the Pause...
...and 8.3 inches [210 mm] wide.) 3. Make sure paper is loaded, then turn off . Then turn off , repeat steps 1 and 2. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 The printer enters the Lock-out setting mode and prints the instructions. (You'll need three sheets of A4 or letter size single-sheet paper or... lines in your selection by pressing the Tear Off/Bin button. The printer beeps once, to correct this problem. Turn on the printer. You select the best alignment pattern from the paper guide. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Locking the Control Panel Buttons You can restrict the use only the Pause...
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... Do not turn off . 2. If you are represented by dots. 4. Nonprintable codes, such as control codes, are an experienced user or a programmer, you can print a hexadecimal dump to isolate communication problems between the printer and your software program. Printing a Hex Dump The hex dump...turn off the printer. Then turn on the printer. To resume the test, press Pause again. 3. In hex dump mode, the printer prints all the codes it is receiving. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Printing a Self Test Running the printer's self test helps you determine whether the printer or the computer...
... Do not turn off . 2. If you are represented by dots. 4. Nonprintable codes, such as control codes, are an experienced user or a programmer, you can print a hexadecimal dump to isolate communication problems between the printer and your software program. Printing a Hex Dump The hex dump...turn off the printer. Then turn on the printer. To resume the test, press Pause again. 3. In hex dump mode, the printer prints all the codes it is receiving. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Printing a Self Test Running the printer's self test helps you determine whether the printer or the computer...