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...it 's backed by superior technical support from the world leader in demanding print environments ■ Offers an MTBF rating of up to Epson's superior technical support IMPACT PRINTER FX-2190 ISO/IEC 10561 Letter Pattern Lexmark 2481 Okidata ML-421 Pages Per Minute 9 8.4 8 7 6.7 6.6 6 5 7.7 6.2 ...to 680 cps. 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. Powerful, yet easy to -install ...
...it 's backed by superior technical support from the world leader in demanding print environments ■ Offers an MTBF rating of up to Epson's superior technical support IMPACT PRINTER FX-2190 ISO/IEC 10561 Letter Pattern Lexmark 2481 Okidata ML-421 Pages Per Minute 9 8.4 8 7 6.7 6.6 6 5 7.7 6.2 ...to 680 cps. 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. Powerful, yet easy to -install ...
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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 thickness .018" Width Single sheets Continuous Cut sheet ...
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 thickness .018" Width Single sheets Continuous Cut sheet ...
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...
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... single sheets in the front or rear push position to 150 sheets of paper or 25 plain bond envelopes 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 switch Ribbon cartridge Paper thickness lever Paper tension unit User...
... single sheets in the front or rear push position to 150 sheets of paper or 25 plain bond envelopes 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 switch Ribbon cartridge Paper thickness lever Paper tension unit User...
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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 cps at...: Other network interface cards (such as the C823622A, C823632A, and C823642A) are compatible with your printer with EPSON for FX-2190) Allows you to use your printer. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Roll paper holder (8310) Allows you to load single sheets and carbonless single-sheet multi-part forms...
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 cps at...: Other network interface cards (such as the C823622A, C823632A, and C823642A) are compatible with your printer with EPSON for FX-2190) Allows you to use your printer. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Roll paper holder (8310) Allows you to load single sheets and carbonless single-sheet multi-part forms...
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... bar (NW-7), Industrial 2 of 5, Matrix 2 of Windows 98. Total print volume 52 million lines (except print head) MTBF 20,000 POH (25% duty) Print head life 400 million strokes per wire; EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Paper capacity Reliability Acoustic noise Dimensions and ...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 ...
... bar (NW-7), Industrial 2 of 5, Matrix 2 of Windows 98. Total print volume 52 million lines (except print head) MTBF 20,000 POH (25% duty) Print head life 400 million strokes per wire; EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Paper capacity Reliability Acoustic noise Dimensions and ...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 standby position if a sheet is loaded. 8 Micro Adjust When you hold down 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 in the tear-off position. Right light is on , the...Selects one of the fonts. See the Reference Guide for three seconds, the printer enters the Micro Adjust mode. See "Selecting a Font and Pitch" on functions available through the control panel. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Control Panel Buttons and Lights Button/Light Function 1 Font button Selects one of ...
... the standby position if a sheet is loaded. 8 Micro Adjust When you hold down 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 in the tear-off position. Right light is on , the...Selects one of the fonts. See the Reference Guide for three seconds, the printer enters the Micro Adjust mode. See "Selecting a Font and Pitch" on functions available through the control panel. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Control Panel Buttons and Lights Button/Light Function 1 Font button Selects one of ...
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... automatically once the print head cools. Press the Font button until the three Pitch lights indicate the desired pitch as shown below . EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Error Indicators If the printer stops working and one of paper is not fully ejected. The paper release lever is not printing. Tear off for more control panel...
... automatically once the print head cools. Press the Font button until the three Pitch lights indicate the desired pitch as shown below . EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Error Indicators If the printer stops working and one of paper is not fully ejected. The paper release lever is not printing. Tear off for more control panel...
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... 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 can remove the tractor from the rear slot results in the pull position. This reduces the chances of the printer. The tractor is installed in the... rear push position when the printer is in a curved paper...
... 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 can remove the tractor from the rear slot results in the pull position. This reduces the chances of the printer. The tractor is installed in the... rear push position when the printer is in a curved paper...
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...Continuous paper with the tractor installed in the front push position or when using the tractor in the bottom or front pull position. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Setting the Paper Release Lever Set the paper release lever to indicate the paper source you are using the rear push and pull ...print quality. Multipart forms with the tractor installed in the front, rear, or bottom slot. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Adjusting the Paper-Thickness Setting First turn off the printer and open the printer cover. Rear push tractor position For loading continuous paper with 7 parts cannot be used at ...
...Continuous paper with the tractor installed in the front push position or when using the tractor in the bottom or front pull position. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Setting the Paper Release Lever Set the paper release lever to indicate the paper source you are using the rear push and pull ...print quality. Multipart forms with the tractor installed in the front, rear, or bottom slot. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Adjusting the Paper-Thickness Setting First turn off the printer and open the printer cover. Rear push tractor position For loading continuous paper with 7 parts cannot be used at ...
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...-off edge, you can use the knob to adjust the top-of-form position; You may damage the printer or cause it , even if you make with the Micro Adjust function. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 11 Load paper. (If the tractor is aligned with the tear-off edge of -form position, as... a reference point when adjusting the position. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Using the Micro Adjust Function The Micro Adjust function allows you to move the top-of-form position down on the page. 2. The Pause light flashes and the printer enters Micro Adjust mode. 4. Adjusting the Tear-off and top...
...-off edge, you can use the knob to adjust the top-of-form position; You may damage the printer or cause it , even if you make with the Micro Adjust function. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 11 Load paper. (If the tractor is aligned with the tear-off edge of -form position, as... a reference point when adjusting the position. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Using the Micro Adjust Function The Micro Adjust function allows you to move the top-of-form position down on the page. 2. The Pause light flashes and the printer enters Micro Adjust mode. 4. Adjusting the Tear-off and top...
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... sure 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 printer between jobs; Be sure to place the envelope printable side down the LF/FF button to position 5...tractor feeder. The print head must set the paper-thickness lever to eject the remaining labels from the printer: 1. The loading procedure for thick envelopes). EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Single-sheet Multipart Forms To load single-sheet multipart forms, use with labels is curled or ...
... sure 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 printer between jobs; Be sure to place the envelope printable side down the LF/FF button to position 5...tractor feeder. The print head must set the paper-thickness lever to eject the remaining labels from the printer: 1. The loading procedure for thick envelopes). EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Single-sheet Multipart Forms To load single-sheet multipart forms, use with labels is curled or ...
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... the front or rear paper slot. When you begin printing. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 13 The cards can be loaded only in the printer, press the Tear Off/Bin button to advance the paper to the tear-off the printed pages. 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...
... the front or rear paper slot. When you begin printing. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 13 The cards can be loaded only in the printer, press the Tear Off/Bin button to advance the paper to the tear-off the printed pages. 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...
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..., On Table 2, Table1 Length in inches: 3, 3.5, 4, 5.5, 6, 7, 8, 8.5, 11, 70/6, 12, 14, 17 Length in the printer, tear off . EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Turn off . Caution: Use the knob on the printer. Otherwise, you to clear paper jams only when the printer is jammed in inches: 3, 3.5, 4, 5.5, 6, 7, 8, 8.5, 11, 70/6, 12, 14, 17 Standard model: italic, PC 437, PC...
..., On Table 2, Table1 Length in inches: 3, 3.5, 4, 5.5, 6, 7, 8, 8.5, 11, 70/6, 12, 14, 17 Length in the printer, tear off . EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Turn off . Caution: Use the knob on the printer. Otherwise, you to clear paper jams only when the printer is jammed in inches: 3, 3.5, 4, 5.5, 6, 7, 8, 8.5, 11, 70/6, 12, 14, 17 Standard model: italic, PC 437, PC...
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...you may want to their default values. See page 14. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 15 Use these instructions to use it is turned off wait time Bottom margin Line spacing (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 in...
...you may want to their default values. See page 14. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 15 Use these instructions to use it is turned off wait time Bottom margin Line spacing (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 in...
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... and the printer is turned off buttons. Turn off the printer. 16 - Make sure paper is at least the following table shows which functions are not properly aligned, you can use only the Pause, Load/Eject and Tear off . 2. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Locking the ...; 279 mm) Single sheet A4 or letter size FX-2190 14.8 × 11 inches (376 × 279 mm) A3 landscape If you use single sheets, you want to perform the bidirectional adjustment: 1. During bidirectional adjustment, the printer prints three sheets of continuous paper that Lock-out mode...
... and the printer is turned off buttons. Turn off the printer. 16 - Make sure paper is at least the following table shows which functions are not properly aligned, you can use only the Pause, Load/Eject and Tear off . 2. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Locking the ...; 279 mm) Single sheet A4 or letter size FX-2190 14.8 × 11 inches (376 × 279 mm) A3 landscape If you use single sheets, you want to perform the bidirectional adjustment: 1. During bidirectional adjustment, the printer prints three sheets of continuous paper that Lock-out mode...
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...a print job to eject the printed page. 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 represented by dots. 4. Either self test can help you determine... eject the printed page(s), and then turn off . 2. Resetting the Printer To reset the printer's EEPROM, hold down the LF/FF button. The printer beeps once, and restores its factory default settings. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 17 Always press the Pause button to stop printing and the Load/...
...a print job to eject the printed page. 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 represented by dots. 4. Either self test can help you determine... eject the printed page(s), and then turn off . 2. Resetting the Printer To reset the printer's EEPROM, hold down the LF/FF button. The printer beeps once, and restores its factory default settings. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 17 Always press the Pause button to stop printing and the Load/...
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... below. 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 ... If you think lubrication is installed in the printer's original box. 18 - Unplug the power cord from the printer. 3. Make sure the paper tension unit is installed and the tractor is needed. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Cleaning the Printer 1. then disconnect the interface cable from the ...
... below. 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 ... If you think lubrication is installed in the printer's original box. 18 - Unplug the power cord from the printer. 3. Make sure the paper tension unit is installed and the tractor is needed. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Cleaning the Printer 1. then disconnect the interface cable from the ...
User Manual
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... use the online help using your printer software, you can make your FX-890 or FX-2190 work like the Okidata® Microline® 320 Turbo or 321 Turbo by turning the printer on page 15. It describes all the printer's functions, optional products, printer software, troubleshooting, and technical specifications....the Online Reference Guide" on in this manual show the FX-890, the instructions apply to both the FX-890 and the FX-2190. Introduction This manual covers the following basic information to get you started using your printer, refer to the online Reference Guide. c Cautions must ...
... use the online help using your printer software, you can make your FX-890 or FX-2190 work like the Okidata® Microline® 320 Turbo or 321 Turbo by turning the printer on page 15. It describes all the printer's functions, optional products, printer software, troubleshooting, and technical specifications....the Online Reference Guide" on in this manual show the FX-890, the instructions apply to both the FX-890 and the FX-2190. Introduction This manual covers the following basic information to get you started using your printer, refer to the online Reference Guide. c Cautions must ...
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... EPSON printer at the appropriate step in the folder and click OK. 8. Select the appropriate file in the installation or setup procedure. 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...
... EPSON printer at the appropriate step in the folder and click OK. 8. Select the appropriate file in the installation or setup procedure. 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...