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..., as part of a comprehensive three-year warranty, it includes Epson Remote Configuration Manager™ software for easy printer setup and simple setting selections via most Windows® operating systems. Ideal for the Epson FX-1180/1180+/2180 or the Okidata® Microline® 321/...321 Turbo. 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. ISO/IEC 10561 Letter Pattern Lexmark 2481 Okidata...
..., as part of a comprehensive three-year warranty, it includes Epson Remote Configuration Manager™ software for easy printer setup and simple setting selections via most Windows® operating systems. Ideal for the Epson FX-1180/1180+/2180 or the Okidata® Microline® 321/...321 Turbo. 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. ISO/IEC 10561 Letter Pattern Lexmark 2481 Okidata...
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All other product and brand names are registered trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. 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...
All other product and brand names are registered trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. 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...
Product Information Guide
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... 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...
... 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...
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... 25 plain bond envelopes into the printer without reloading. Load only ordinary single sheets in the front or rear push position to 150 sheets of paper jams. This setup is especially useful with continuous multi-part forms. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 1 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...
... 25 plain bond envelopes into the printer without reloading. Load only ordinary single sheets in the front or rear push position to 150 sheets of paper jams. This setup is especially useful with continuous multi-part forms. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 1 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...
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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 10 cpi 627 ... cards in the table below are also supported on this printer. 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 text and graphics ...
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 10 cpi 627 ... cards in the table below are also supported on this printer. 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 text and graphics ...
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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 Windows 98... 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 ...
..., 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 Windows 98... 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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...;) 40 58 Quality Carbonless multipart forms with a line of the perforation part when extended should not cross. 4 - EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 The ratio of the paper. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Environmental Temperature Operation (plain 41 to 95 °F (5 to 35 °C) paper) Operation 59 to 77...182 to 420 mm) using 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...
...;) 40 58 Quality Carbonless multipart forms with a line of the perforation part when extended should not cross. 4 - EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 The ratio of the paper. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Environmental Temperature Operation (plain 41 to 95 °F (5 to 35 °C) paper) Operation 59 to 77...182 to 420 mm) using 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...
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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 (...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...
...) 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 (...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...
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...width is 8.0 inches (203.2 mm). EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 B The minimum left and right margins are 0.12 inch (3 mm). A The minimum top and bottom margins are 0.51 inch (13 mm). The maximum printable width is 13.9 inches (351.8 mm). FX-2190: The minimum left and right margins... B AS/NZS 3548 class B 6 - The maximum printable width is 8.0 inches (203.2 mm). EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Printable Area Single sheets Envelopes A The minimum top and bottom margins are 0.51 inch (13 mm). FX-2190: The minimum left and right margins are 0.1 inch (3 mm). B The minimum left and right...
...width is 8.0 inches (203.2 mm). EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 B The minimum left and right margins are 0.12 inch (3 mm). A The minimum top and bottom margins are 0.51 inch (13 mm). The maximum printable width is 13.9 inches (351.8 mm). FX-2190: The minimum left and right margins... B AS/NZS 3548 class B 6 - The maximum printable width is 8.0 inches (203.2 mm). EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Printable Area Single sheets Envelopes A The minimum top and bottom margins are 0.51 inch (13 mm). FX-2190: The minimum left and right margins are 0.1 inch (3 mm). B The minimum left and right...
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...mode. 11 Pause button Stops printing temporarily, and resumes printing when pressed again. Left light is not loaded correctly. Flashes when the printer is in the selected paper source or paper is on page 11. 9 LF/FF button Feeds paper line by line when pressed quickly.... Lock function When Lock-out mode is not in the tear-off position. See the Reference Guide for ribbon change timing Program reload mode 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 7 See "Changing the Default Settings" on /off position. Ejects a single sheet or advances continuous paper to select a value. 7...
...mode. 11 Pause button Stops printing temporarily, and resumes printing when pressed again. Left light is not loaded correctly. Flashes when the printer is in the selected paper source or paper is on page 11. 9 LF/FF button Feeds paper line by line when pressed quickly.... Lock function When Lock-out mode is not in the tear-off position. See the Reference Guide for ribbon change timing Program reload mode 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 7 See "Changing the Default Settings" on /off position. Ejects a single sheet or advances continuous paper to select a value. 7...
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... Pitch Usually, you use your application to use your application program to select the font and pitch you make other settings. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 the printer resumes printing automatically once the print head cools. the Pause light goes off for several minutes; Paper is jammed in the... paper path, press the Load/Eject button to eject the sheet. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Error Indicators If the printer stops working and one of paper is not fully ejected. A single sheet of the printer's five fonts (in a document. Continuous paper is not fed to the wrong...
... Pitch Usually, you use your application to use your application program to select the font and pitch you make other settings. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 the printer resumes printing automatically once the print head cools. the Pause light goes off for several minutes; Paper is jammed in the... paper path, press the Load/Eject button to eject the sheet. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Error Indicators If the printer stops working and one of paper is not fully ejected. A single sheet of the printer's five fonts (in a document. Continuous paper is not fed to the wrong...
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...a curved paper path, which may come off the backing sheets inside the printer and cause a paper jam. 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 the pull position. Select the paper source ... rear push position and reinstall it in the pull position, or you cannot use the tear-off their backing sheets inside the printer and cause a paper jam. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 9 The rear slot is shipped. However, you can use the front, bottom, or rear paper slot with the pull...
...a curved paper path, which may come off the backing sheets inside the printer and cause a paper jam. 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 the pull position. Select the paper source ... rear push position and reinstall it in the pull position, or you cannot use the tear-off their backing sheets inside the printer and cause a paper jam. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 9 The rear slot is shipped. However, you can use the front, bottom, or rear paper slot with the pull...
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...copies) * Continuous paper with the tractor installed in the rear 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 front push and pull tractors... on top of paper you want to use, as described in the table below. Adjusting the Paper-Thickness Setting First turn off the printer and open the printer cover. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Note: When the temperature is 41°F (5°C) or lower, or 95°F (35°C) or higher, ...
...copies) * Continuous paper with the tractor installed in the rear 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 front push and pull tractors... on top of paper you want to use, as described in the table below. Adjusting the Paper-Thickness Setting First turn off the printer and open the printer cover. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Note: When the temperature is 41°F (5°C) or lower, or 95°F (35°C) or higher, ...
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...and begins printing. this setting as described below. Load paper. (If the tractor is aligned 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. You may damage the... and stops moving the paper. Tear off position. The Pause light flashes and the printer enters Micro Adjust mode. 4. Hold down the Pause button for about three seconds. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Using the Micro Adjust Function The Micro Adjust function allows you to move the paper forward or...
...and begins printing. this setting as described below. Load paper. (If the tractor is aligned 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. You may damage the... and stops moving the paper. Tear off position. The Pause light flashes and the printer enters Micro Adjust mode. 4. Hold down the Pause button for about three seconds. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Using the Micro Adjust Function The Micro Adjust function allows you to move the paper forward or...
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... Labels To prevent labels from the printer. Envelopes Before loading envelopes, set the paper-thickness lever to 2 before printing. The print head must set the paper-thickness lever to position 5 (for thin envelopes) or 6 (for thick envelopes). EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Loading Special Papers Follow the ...loading procedure for use the front paper entry slot with labels on labels, use only the type of the envelope into the printer first. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Hold down and insert the top edge of labels that for ordinary continuous paper, except you are mounted on...
... Labels To prevent labels from the printer. Envelopes Before loading envelopes, set the paper-thickness lever to 2 before printing. The print head must set the paper-thickness lever to position 5 (for thin envelopes) or 6 (for thick envelopes). EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Loading Special Papers Follow the ...loading procedure for use the front paper entry slot with labels on labels, use only the type of the envelope into the printer first. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Hold down and insert the top edge of labels that for ordinary continuous paper, except you are mounted on...
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... to printing on the card mode by pressing the Tear Off/Bin button several pages at a time using . EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Postcards You can feed postcards one at a time may damage the printer or cause it . 3. When you need to printing with a push tractor. Switching to Printing on Single Sheets... to eject it before switching to the tear-off the printed pages. The paper is on the tractor position you begin printing. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 13 If a single sheet remains in the printer, press the Load/Eject button to the front or rear push position, depending on .
... to printing on the card mode by pressing the Tear Off/Bin button several pages at a time using . EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Postcards You can feed postcards one at a time may damage the printer or cause it . 3. When you need to printing with a push tractor. Switching to Printing on Single Sheets... to eject it before switching to the tear-off the printed pages. The paper is on the tractor position you begin printing. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 13 If a single sheet remains in the printer, press the Load/Eject button to the front or rear push position, depending on .
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...are two ways to change one or more information.) ❏ From the printer's control panel using the Remote Configuration Manager, see the Reference Guide. Caution: Use the knob on the printer. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 If continuous paper is off position. 5. The following table... shows the options available for italic table (options depend on the printer software CD-ROM. (See the User's Guide for more...
...are two ways to change one or more information.) ❏ From the printer's control panel using the Remote Configuration Manager, see the Reference Guide. Caution: Use the knob on the printer. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 If continuous paper is off position. 5. The following table... shows the options available for italic table (options depend on the printer software CD-ROM. (See the User's Guide for more...
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.... To enter Okidata mode on the Okidata printer, press SHIFT + SEL to change them if necessary. The printer beeps once to indicate it with your FX-890/FX-2190, make your printer in the language you may want to the printer's settings in Okidata mode IBM PPDS, EPSON ESC/P, Oki ML 320T 0.5 second, 1... Turbo. Use these instructions to load a new sheet of continuous paper that came with your printer in Okidata mode. To do not support the USB interface in the instructions. 3. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Follow the steps below to open the Menu. You'll need to change them , ...
.... To enter Okidata mode on the Okidata printer, press SHIFT + SEL to change them if necessary. The printer beeps once to indicate it with your FX-890/FX-2190, make your printer in the language you may want to the printer's settings in Okidata mode IBM PPDS, EPSON ESC/P, Oki ML 320T 0.5 second, 1... Turbo. Use these instructions to load a new sheet of continuous paper that came with your printer in Okidata mode. To do not support the USB interface in the instructions. 3. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Follow the steps below to open the Menu. You'll need to change them , ...
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...FF and Pause buttons. Turn off . 2. Make sure paper is turned off the printer. 16 - EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Make sure the printer is loaded, then turn on . Then turn off . 2. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Locking the Control Panel Buttons You can restrict the use only the Pause, Load...× 279 mm) Single sheet A4 or letter size FX-2190 14.8 × 11 inches (376 × 279 mm) A3 landscape If you use the printer's bidirectional adjustment mode to correct this problem. During bidirectional adjustment, the printer prints three sheets of at least 11 inches [279 mm]...
...FF and Pause buttons. Turn off . 2. Make sure paper is turned off the printer. 16 - EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Make sure the printer is loaded, then turn on . Then turn off . 2. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Locking the Control Panel Buttons You can restrict the use only the Pause, Load...× 279 mm) Single sheet A4 or letter size FX-2190 14.8 × 11 inches (376 × 279 mm) A3 landscape If you use the printer's bidirectional adjustment mode to correct this problem. During bidirectional adjustment, the printer prints three sheets of at least 11 inches [279 mm]...
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...button to stop printing and the Load/Eject button to isolate communication problems between the printer and your printing problem; The printer beeps once, and restores its factory default settings. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 17 Either self test can print a hexadecimal dump to eject the ...hexadecimal format, such as hexadecimal values. If characters are printable, they appear in the right column as control codes, are represented by dots. 4. Nonprintable codes, such as ASCII characters. however, the draft self test prints faster than the near letter-quality fonts, hold down...
...button to stop printing and the Load/Eject button to isolate communication problems between the printer and your printing problem; The printer beeps once, and restores its factory default settings. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 17 Either self test can print a hexadecimal dump to eject the ...hexadecimal format, such as hexadecimal values. If characters are printable, they appear in the right column as control codes, are represented by dots. 4. Nonprintable codes, such as ASCII characters. however, the draft self test prints faster than the near letter-quality fonts, hold down...