Product Information Guide
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... chance of paper jams. This setup is especially useful with continuous multi-part forms. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 1 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 Replaceable Parts The table below lists the user replaceable...
... chance of paper jams. This setup is especially useful with continuous multi-part forms. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 1 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 Replaceable Parts The table below lists the user replaceable...
Product Information Guide
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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 ... 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 weight Ribbon Single-bin...
... 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 ... 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 weight Ribbon Single-bin...
Product Information Guide
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... is needed. Repack the printer, paper guide, ribbon cartridge, and power cord in the original packing materials and place them in the printer and turn it . 4. Remove any paper loaded in their original boxes. 5. Remove any options are closed to clean the printer; EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Cleaning the Printer 1. If any paper in the printer's original box. 18 - unsuitable...
... is needed. Repack the printer, paper guide, ribbon cartridge, and power cord in the original packing materials and place them in the printer and turn it . 4. Remove any paper loaded in their original boxes. 5. Remove any options are closed to clean the printer; EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Cleaning the Printer 1. If any paper in the printer's original box. 18 - unsuitable...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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...Flexible paper handling - EPSON impact printers are either 9- both in their reliability with LQ FX-980-Nine-pin narrow carriage Wide carriage printers have 4 number in their names Narrow carriage printers have 3 numbers in purchase price and low cost of printer: Low cost - ... Twenty-four-pin impact printers - These printers have finer printhead pins which : Hit the paper hard to make impressions through the thickest multi-part forms Offer the fastest print speeds Print from High Speed Draft up Reliability M Ribbon quality M Ribbon cartridge reliability M Total Print Volume...
...Flexible paper handling - EPSON impact printers are either 9- both in their reliability with LQ FX-980-Nine-pin narrow carriage Wide carriage printers have 4 number in their names Narrow carriage printers have 3 numbers in purchase price and low cost of printer: Low cost - ... Twenty-four-pin impact printers - These printers have finer printhead pins which : Hit the paper hard to make impressions through the thickest multi-part forms Offer the fastest print speeds Print from High Speed Draft up Reliability M Ribbon quality M Ribbon cartridge reliability M Total Print Volume...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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The design used in a mylar film Made of the highest grade ABS plastic Offers the highest print quality for dot matrix printers Ultra Letter Quality Keeps the cartridge from warping during times of extended use a stationary ribbon cartridge. L EPSON brand ribbons are the property of their respective owners. Customer advantages Manufactured with ink precisely applied to the less expensive...
The design used in a mylar film Made of the highest grade ABS plastic Offers the highest print quality for dot matrix printers Ultra Letter Quality Keeps the cartridge from warping during times of extended use a stationary ribbon cartridge. L EPSON brand ribbons are the property of their respective owners. Customer advantages Manufactured with ink precisely applied to the less expensive...
User Manual
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Options By adding options, such as a cut-sheet feeder or roll paper holder, you can purchase ribbon cartridges, paper, manuals, and accessories from EPSON® at (800) 873-7766, or visit the EPSON StoreSM at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. Optional interface cards are also available to supplement your printer's capabilities. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 463-7766 for more information.) You can further expand your printer's built-in interfaces. (See the Reference Guide for dealer referral. 6 Introduction
Options By adding options, such as a cut-sheet feeder or roll paper holder, you can purchase ribbon cartridges, paper, manuals, and accessories from EPSON® at (800) 873-7766, or visit the EPSON StoreSM at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. Optional interface cards are also available to supplement your printer's capabilities. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 463-7766 for more information.) You can further expand your printer's built-in interfaces. (See the Reference Guide for dealer referral. 6 Introduction
User Manual
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... de courant où la fiche peut être débranchée facilement. Note for the Printer ❏ Place the printer on the Notice Sheet to ship the printer in case you need to remove the protective materials before you can easily unplug the power cord. Save... placed at an angle. ❏ Avoid using or storing the printer in places subject to unpack and set up your printer. Unpacking the Printer Make sure you have the following items. Printer Ribbon cartridge Power cord Paper guide Printer software Follow the directions on a flat, stable surface. Position the...
... de courant où la fiche peut être débranchée facilement. Note for the Printer ❏ Place the printer on the Notice Sheet to ship the printer in case you need to remove the protective materials before you can easily unplug the power cord. Save... placed at an angle. ❏ Avoid using or storing the printer in places subject to unpack and set up your printer. Unpacking the Printer Make sure you have the following items. Printer Ribbon cartridge Power cord Paper guide Printer software Follow the directions on a flat, stable surface. Position the...
User Manual
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... press down on top of the cartridge with a small tab. Hold the ribbon cartridge by its handle and insert it . (Do not remove the ribbon guide from the package. 4. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob to twist or crease the ribbon. Remove the new ribbon cartridge from the ribbon, however.) Ribbon guide 5. Setting Up the Printer 9 To release it, hold the sides...
... press down on top of the cartridge with a small tab. Hold the ribbon cartridge by its handle and insert it . (Do not remove the ribbon guide from the package. 4. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob to twist or crease the ribbon. Remove the new ribbon cartridge from the ribbon, however.) Ribbon guide 5. Setting Up the Printer 9 To release it, hold the sides...
User Manual
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...to quickly select your EPSON printer is not operating properly and you can purchase ribbon cartridges, paper, manuals, and accessories from EPSON at (800) 873-7766, or visit the EPSON Store at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. Where To Get Help If your printer in SoundAdvice: 70470 (for the FX-890) or 70475 (for..., see the contact information below . Use one of the following information ready: ❏ Product name (EPSON FX-890 or FX-2190) ❏ Product serial number (located on the back of the printer) ❏ Proof of purchase (such as a store receipt) and date of purchase ❏ Computer...
...to quickly select your EPSON printer is not operating properly and you can purchase ribbon cartridges, paper, manuals, and accessories from EPSON at (800) 873-7766, or visit the EPSON Store at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. Where To Get Help If your printer in SoundAdvice: 70470 (for the FX-890) or 70475 (for..., see the contact information below . Use one of the following information ready: ❏ Product name (EPSON FX-890 or FX-2190) ❏ Product serial number (located on the back of the printer) ❏ Proof of purchase (such as a store receipt) and date of purchase ❏ Computer...
Product Brochure
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...Epson Remote Configuration Manager Easy system integration s Provides resident Epson, IBM® and Microline printer languages for increased compatibility s Includes standard Parallel and USB connections, plus an additional slot for optional interface cards Easy-to-install 7.5 million character ribbon cartridge...up to 7 parts thick Standard three-year warranty s Includes access to 7 parts thick through forms up to Epson's superior technical support IMPACT PRINTER FX-890 Epson FX-890 ISO/IEC 10561 Letter Pattern Lexmark 2480 Okidata ML-420 Pages Per Minute 9 8.4 8 7 6.7 6.6 ...
...Epson Remote Configuration Manager Easy system integration s Provides resident Epson, IBM® and Microline printer languages for increased compatibility s Includes standard Parallel and USB connections, plus an additional slot for optional interface cards Easy-to-install 7.5 million character ribbon cartridge...up to 7 parts thick Standard three-year warranty s Includes access to 7 parts thick through forms up to Epson's superior technical support IMPACT PRINTER FX-890 Epson FX-890 ISO/IEC 10561 Letter Pattern Lexmark 2480 Okidata ML-420 Pages Per Minute 9 8.4 8 7 6.7 6.6 ...
Product Brochure
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...registered trademarks of Epson America, Inc. 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-890, Okidata Mode ...Epson FX-890 to maximize performance by Seiko Epson Corporation. ** Additional tractor unit required Product Code Description Epson FX-890 and Accessories C11C524001 S015329 C800201 C806371 C806381 8310 C823051 C823071 C823121 C823141 C823151 C823452 C12C823912 Epson FX-890 Impact Printer Ribbon Cartridge...
...registered trademarks of Epson America, Inc. 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-890, Okidata Mode ...Epson FX-890 to maximize performance by Seiko Epson Corporation. ** Additional tractor unit required Product Code Description Epson FX-890 and Accessories C11C524001 S015329 C800201 C806371 C806381 8310 C823051 C823071 C823121 C823141 C823151 C823452 C12C823912 Epson FX-890 Impact Printer Ribbon Cartridge...
Service Manual
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...RIBBON CARTRIDGE Type Color Ribbon life SAFETY APPROVALS 120 V version Safety standards EMI 230 V version Safety standards EMI UPS Version Safety standards EMI FX-1880/880 Service Manual Chapter 1 Product Description 6.5 million lines ( Except Print head) 10000 POH approx. 200 million characters Fabric Black Approx. 3 million characters ( Draft 10 cpi, 14 dots... CODE ESC/P IBM 2380 Plus emulation PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS FX-1880: [Dimensions] 590mm( W ) x 350mm ( D ) x 54mm ( H ) [Weight] Approx. 9.6Kg FX-880: [Dimensions] 415mm( W ) x 350mm ( D ) x 154mm ( H ) [Weight]...
...RIBBON CARTRIDGE Type Color Ribbon life SAFETY APPROVALS 120 V version Safety standards EMI 230 V version Safety standards EMI UPS Version Safety standards EMI FX-1880/880 Service Manual Chapter 1 Product Description 6.5 million lines ( Except Print head) 10000 POH approx. 200 million characters Fabric Black Approx. 3 million characters ( Draft 10 cpi, 14 dots... CODE ESC/P IBM 2380 Plus emulation PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS FX-1880: [Dimensions] 590mm( W ) x 350mm ( D ) x 54mm ( H ) [Weight] Approx. 9.6Kg FX-880: [Dimensions] 415mm( W ) x 350mm ( D ) x 154mm ( H ) [Weight]...
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...* C80020* #8310 C81402* C81400* C82305* / C82306* C82307* / C82308* C82310* / C82311* C82312* C82313* C82314* C82315* C82345* C82357* Figure 1-2. FX-1180 #8755 #8758 Code No. Exterior View of the FX-880(FX-1180) Rev.B 1-6 Consumable & Option Consumables Ribbon cartridge Ribbon pack Options High capacity cut sheet feeder ( Bin1 ) Single bin cut sheet feeder ( Bin 2 ) Pull tractor unit Roll...
...* C80020* #8310 C81402* C81400* C82305* / C82306* C82307* / C82308* C82310* / C82311* C82312* C82313* C82314* C82315* C82345* C82357* Figure 1-2. FX-1180 #8755 #8758 Code No. Exterior View of the FX-880(FX-1180) Rev.B 1-6 Consumable & Option Consumables Ribbon cartridge Ribbon pack Options High capacity cut sheet feeder ( Bin1 ) Single bin cut sheet feeder ( Bin 2 ) Pull tractor unit Roll...
Service Manual
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...FX-1180/FX-880 Service Manual Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Table 3-13. w Problem: Paper is uneven. The PF motor dose Check if any foreign matter print, but paper is lodged in the paper is lodged in the ribbon... B 3-17 resistance. w Problem: Ribbon operation is broken. Replace the ribbon cartridge. Replace the ribbon feed mechanism. The printer tries to feed when the carriage moves ...necessary). broken. lever to Chapter 5. defective. Otherwise, replace the ribbon feed mechanism. A particular dot is The printhead is light, or the print defective. Replace the ...
...FX-1180/FX-880 Service Manual Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Table 3-13. w Problem: Paper is uneven. The PF motor dose Check if any foreign matter print, but paper is lodged in the paper is lodged in the ribbon... B 3-17 resistance. w Problem: Ribbon operation is broken. Replace the ribbon cartridge. Replace the ribbon feed mechanism. The printer tries to feed when the carriage moves ...necessary). broken. lever to Chapter 5. defective. Otherwise, replace the ribbon feed mechanism. A particular dot is The printhead is light, or the print defective. Replace the ...
Service Manual
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...test printing successful? Was the on-line printing successful? B 4-2 Latest version = Has the ribbon cartridge been removed from the printer? Table 4-2. Are all service works performed with the printer? Is the plate free of damage? Is the tractor feeding paper smoothly? This list can be...properly? FX-1180/FX-880 Service Manual Chapter 4 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY 4.1.3 Service Check After Repair After completing repair of the product, use the check list shown below to check the status of paper advance smoothly? Repair Status Check List Category Printer Mechanism ...
...test printing successful? Was the on-line printing successful? B 4-2 Latest version = Has the ribbon cartridge been removed from the printer? Table 4-2. Are all service works performed with the printer? Is the plate free of damage? Is the tractor feeding paper smoothly? This list can be...properly? FX-1180/FX-880 Service Manual Chapter 4 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY 4.1.3 Service Check After Repair After completing repair of the product, use the check list shown below to check the status of paper advance smoothly? Repair Status Check List Category Printer Mechanism ...