Product Information Guide
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...03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 3 approximately 400 million characters (Draft, 10 cpi, 14 dots/character) Approx. 55 dB (A) (ISO 7779 pattern) Height 6.6 inches (167.5 mm) Width FX-890: 16.3 inches (414 mm) FX-2190: 23.2 inches (589 mm) Depth 13.8 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...UPS) 100 to 240 V 103.5 to 132 V 198 to 264 V 90 to 264 V 50 to 60 Hz 49.5 to 0.59 inch (15 mm). Total print volume 52 million lines (except print head) MTBF 20,000 POH (25% duty) Print head life 400 million strokes per wire;
...03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 3 approximately 400 million characters (Draft, 10 cpi, 14 dots/character) Approx. 55 dB (A) (ISO 7779 pattern) Height 6.6 inches (167.5 mm) Width FX-890: 16.3 inches (414 mm) FX-2190: 23.2 inches (589 mm) Depth 13.8 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...UPS) 100 to 240 V 103.5 to 132 V 198 to 264 V 90 to 264 V 50 to 60 Hz 49.5 to 0.59 inch (15 mm). Total print volume 52 million lines (except print head) MTBF 20,000 POH (25% duty) Print head life 400 million strokes per wire;
Product Information Guide
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... font as shown below . EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Load paper in application programs usually override settings you want to the wrong position. If paper from the printer's control panel. If it is...EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Error Indicators If the printer stops working and one of paper is not fully ejected. O = on the printer again. Light status O Paper Out O Pause Beep pattern ••• ••• O Pause ••• O Paper Out ••• O Pause ••• ••• O Pause - The print head...
... font as shown below . EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Load paper in application programs usually override settings you want to the wrong position. If paper from the printer's control panel. If it is...EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Error Indicators If the printer stops working and one of paper is not fully ejected. O = on the printer again. Light status O Paper Out O Pause Beep pattern ••• ••• O Pause ••• O Paper Out ••• O Pause ••• ••• O Pause - The print head...
Product Information Guide
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...that is aligned with the arrow on the paper guide. 12 - The print head must set the paper-thickness lever to 2 before printing. If you can easily peel off the backing sheet and jamming the printer, follow these steps to eject the remaining labels from the rear paper ...backing sheet and cause a paper jam. ❏ Because labels are mounted on a shiny backing sheet properly. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Loading Special Papers Follow the guidelines in the printer between jobs; Single-sheet Multipart Forms To load single-sheet multipart forms, use them only under normal operating ...
...that is aligned with the arrow on the paper guide. 12 - The print head must set the paper-thickness lever to 2 before printing. If you can easily peel off the backing sheet and jamming the printer, follow these steps to eject the remaining labels from the rear paper ...backing sheet and cause a paper jam. ❏ Because labels are mounted on a shiny backing sheet properly. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Loading Special Papers Follow the guidelines in the printer between jobs; Single-sheet Multipart Forms To load single-sheet multipart forms, use them only under normal operating ...
Product Information Guide
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... materials, as the case. 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 have just used the printer, the print head may be hot; Remove the paper guide. 4. Do not...
... materials, as the case. 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 have just used the printer, the print head may be hot; Remove the paper guide. 4. Do not...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... paper - Available in a single pass of EPSON's impact printers have optional tractor units available. EPSON 24-pin impact printers utilize ESC/P 2, which includes these additional features: el Proportionally-spaced scalab fonts Enhanced graphics printing which allows more connectivity compatibility. Tractor paper paths: EPSON impact printers all of the print head and enhances printing with 360 dpi in front, bottom and...
... paper - Available in a single pass of EPSON's impact printers have optional tractor units available. EPSON 24-pin impact printers utilize ESC/P 2, which includes these additional features: el Proportionally-spaced scalab fonts Enhanced graphics printing which allows more connectivity compatibility. Tractor paper paths: EPSON impact printers all of the print head and enhances printing with 360 dpi in front, bottom and...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... 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 the ribbon nylon by computercontrolled machinery Made with the highest quality nylon manufactured Made with the print head assembly unit. Customer advantages Manufactured with ink precisely applied to...
... 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 the ribbon nylon by computercontrolled machinery Made with the highest quality nylon manufactured Made with the print head assembly unit. Customer advantages Manufactured with ink precisely applied to...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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...-Off-carriage motor assembly Most EPSON impact printers use an off -carriage motor allows the print head to r EPSON Sales Training EPSON is less wear and tear on the motor for reliability in Total Print Volume, and are also rated in Mean Time Between Failures. L L The off -carriage motor assembly, versus the on printing conditions, and is not...
...-Off-carriage motor assembly Most EPSON impact printers use an off -carriage motor allows the print head to r EPSON Sales Training EPSON is less wear and tear on the motor for reliability in Total Print Volume, and are also rated in Mean Time Between Failures. L L The off -carriage motor assembly, versus the on printing conditions, and is not...
User Manual
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...a few minutes before touching it up . 3. Assembling the Printer 1. w Warning: If you have just used the printer, the print head may be hot; An interruption in the memory of your hand to slide the print head to remove it. 2. Use your printer or computer. Also avoid outlets on each side and pulling ...it up to the middle of the printer. Make sure the printer is turned ...
...a few minutes before touching it up . 3. Assembling the Printer 1. w Warning: If you have just used the printer, the print head may be hot; An interruption in the memory of your hand to slide the print head to remove it. 2. Use your printer or computer. Also avoid outlets on each side and pulling ...it up to the middle of the printer. Make sure the printer is turned ...
User Manual
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... twist or crease the ribbon. You should hear it clicks in place on both sides of the cartridge to fit the plastic hooks into the printer slots. Hold the ribbon cartridge by its handle and insert it . (Do not remove the ribbon guide from the package. To release it, hold the... disconnect it into place. 6. Remove the new ribbon cartridge from the ribbon, however.) Ribbon guide 5. Be careful not to help feed the ribbon into the print head until it click into the printer at an angle, as shown below; 4.
... twist or crease the ribbon. You should hear it clicks in place on both sides of the cartridge to fit the plastic hooks into the printer slots. Hold the ribbon cartridge by its handle and insert it . (Do not remove the ribbon guide from the package. To release it, hold the... disconnect it into place. 6. Remove the new ribbon cartridge from the ribbon, however.) Ribbon guide 5. Be careful not to help feed the ribbon into the print head until it click into the printer at an angle, as shown below; 4.
User Manual
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See "Printer Specifications" in the front or rear paper slot. Make sure your application program prints entirely within the printable area of the double-bin cut -...-sheet feeder). To load a single card, follow the instructions in the top slot. ❏ Before printing, turn on the card mode by pressing the Tear Off/Bin button several times until the left edge guide... When loading A6 size cards, always load them long edge first. 30 Paper Handling ❏ The print head must not print past the left or right edge of envelopes. ❏ If you are loading postcards long edge first...
See "Printer Specifications" in the front or rear paper slot. Make sure your application program prints entirely within the printable area of the double-bin cut -...-sheet feeder). To load a single card, follow the instructions in the top slot. ❏ Before printing, turn on the card mode by pressing the Tear Off/Bin button several times until the left edge guide... When loading A6 size cards, always load them long edge first. 30 Paper Handling ❏ The print head must not print past the left or right edge of envelopes. ❏ If you are loading postcards long edge first...
User Manual
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...Pitch light Problem Solution The print head is stuck where the printer ejects it off the printer and open the printer cover. 2. Turn off the printer and clear any remaining pieces of the printer. An unknown or fatal printer error has occurred. If ...printer and any obstruction blocking the print head. The print head is still stuck, contact EPSON for several minutes; then turn on the left side of the printer away from you may damage the printer or change the top-of the printer to remove the paper in the printer, tear off . 42 Troubleshooting If the print head...
...Pitch light Problem Solution The print head is stuck where the printer ejects it off the printer and open the printer cover. 2. Turn off the printer and clear any remaining pieces of the printer. An unknown or fatal printer error has occurred. If ...printer and any obstruction blocking the print head. The print head is still stuck, contact EPSON for several minutes; then turn on the left side of the printer away from you may damage the printer or change the top-of the printer to remove the paper in the printer, tear off . 42 Troubleshooting If the print head...
User Manual
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...of all devices plugged into the electrical outlet does not exceed the electrical outlet's ampere rating. ❏ Unplug the printer before cleaning it, and always clean it is placed on the print head and other parts to indicate that regularly switch on and off. ❏ Do not use a damaged or frayed power... cord. ❏ If you use an extension cord with a piece of damp cloth only. ❏ Do not spill liquid onto the printer. ❏ Except as ...
...of all devices plugged into the electrical outlet does not exceed the electrical outlet's ampere rating. ❏ Unplug the printer before cleaning it, and always clean it is placed on the print head and other parts to indicate that regularly switch on and off. ❏ Do not use a damaged or frayed power... cord. ❏ If you use an extension cord with a piece of damp cloth only. ❏ Do not spill liquid onto the printer. ❏ Except as ...
User Manual - Remote Configuration Manager
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...correct interface, or if the printer is not turned on . Make sure the correct interface is connected properly and turned on or connected properly, you select another configuration file or restore the default settings. 7 The control panel lights flash and the print head moves to show that the ...settings have been changed. You see one of these messages: Make sure the printer is selected for your printer (Parallel, USB, TCP/IP, or Serial) and click Update.
...correct interface, or if the printer is not turned on . Make sure the correct interface is connected properly and turned on or connected properly, you select another configuration file or restore the default settings. 7 The control panel lights flash and the print head moves to show that the ...settings have been changed. You see one of these messages: Make sure the printer is selected for your printer (Parallel, USB, TCP/IP, or Serial) and click Update.
Product Brochure
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... MTBF rating of 20,000 POH and a 400 million character print head life User-friendly setup and operation s Facilitates easy printer configuration using a newly designed control panel or its 400 million character print head life offers added dependability. An extremely reliable, high-speed performer, the Epson FX-890 races through four convenient paper paths. Complete with a newly designed...
... MTBF rating of 20,000 POH and a 400 million character print head life User-friendly setup and operation s Facilitates easy printer configuration using a newly designed control panel or its 400 million character print head life offers added dependability. An extremely reliable, high-speed performer, the Epson FX-890 races through four convenient paper paths. Complete with a newly designed...
Product Brochure
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...graphics printing. 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, ...print head design provides unmatched burst speed, allowing the 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...
...graphics printing. 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, ...print head design provides unmatched burst speed, allowing the 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...
Service Manual
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... NONAPPROVED COMPONENTS MAY DAMAGE THE PRODUCT AND VOID ANY APPLICABLE EPSON WARRANTY. DANGER Signals a precaution which , if ignored, could result in performing procedures preceded by DANGER Headings. WARNING 1. IF THE EPSON PRODUCT HAS A PRIMARY AC RATING DIFFERENT FROM AVAILABLE POWER ... performing repair/maintenance procedures. REPAIRS ON EPSON PRODUCT SHOULD BE PERFORMED ONLY BY AN EPSON CERTIFIED REPAIR TECHNICIAN. 2. ALWAYS VERIFY THAT THE EPSON PRODUCT HAS BEEN DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE REMOVING OR REPLACING PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS AND/OR INDIVIDUAL CHIPS. ...
... NONAPPROVED COMPONENTS MAY DAMAGE THE PRODUCT AND VOID ANY APPLICABLE EPSON WARRANTY. DANGER Signals a precaution which , if ignored, could result in performing procedures preceded by DANGER Headings. WARNING 1. IF THE EPSON PRODUCT HAS A PRIMARY AC RATING DIFFERENT FROM AVAILABLE POWER ... performing repair/maintenance procedures. REPAIRS ON EPSON PRODUCT SHOULD BE PERFORMED ONLY BY AN EPSON CERTIFIED REPAIR TECHNICIAN. 2. ALWAYS VERIFY THAT THE EPSON PRODUCT HAS BEEN DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE REMOVING OR REPLACING PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS AND/OR INDIVIDUAL CHIPS. ...
Service Manual
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... the upper limit, the printer stops printing once. HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS Print method Print pin arrangement Print pin diameter 9 pins Impact dot matrix 9 x 1 0.29 mm ( 0.0114 inch ) RESOLUTION Table 1-1. The main specification is a small foot, 9 pins serial impact dot matrix printer. 1.1 SPECIFICATION FX-1880/880 Service Manual Chapter 1 Product Description The FX-1880/880 is as follows; If the head temperature falls down to...
... the upper limit, the printer stops printing once. HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS Print method Print pin arrangement Print pin diameter 9 pins Impact dot matrix 9 x 1 0.29 mm ( 0.0114 inch ) RESOLUTION Table 1-1. The main specification is a small foot, 9 pins serial impact dot matrix printer. 1.1 SPECIFICATION FX-1880/880 Service Manual Chapter 1 Product Description The FX-1880/880 is as follows; If the head temperature falls down to...
Service Manual
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... 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 / character) UL 1950, CSA C22.2 No. 950 FCC part 15 subpart B class...
... 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 / character) UL 1950, CSA C22.2 No. 950 FCC part 15 subpart B class...
Service Manual
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...the carriage right and left. Remove the foreign matter. A particular dot is The printhead is not Set the gap adjustment properly adjusted. ...matter. FX-1180/FX-880 Service Manual Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Table 3-13. resistance. The printing is too The printhead is Check if the head wire... is Remove the ribbon cartridge turning. The PF motor dose Check if any foreign matter print, but paper is lodged in the paper is lodged in the paper path. defective. constantly. w Problem: Ribbon operation is Measure the motor coil defective. broken. The printer...
...the carriage right and left. Remove the foreign matter. A particular dot is The printhead is not Set the gap adjustment properly adjusted. ...matter. FX-1180/FX-880 Service Manual Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Table 3-13. resistance. The printing is too The printhead is Check if the head wire... is Remove the ribbon cartridge turning. The PF motor dose Check if any foreign matter print, but paper is lodged in the paper is lodged in the paper path. defective. constantly. w Problem: Ribbon operation is Measure the motor coil defective. broken. The printer...
Service Manual
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...is because no assembly procedures are described under the heading "ADJUSTEMNTS". 4.1.1 Disassembly Precautions Follow the precautions below when disassembling the printer. CAUTION To maintain efficient printer operation, take the precautions below lists the tools ...Fx-880 are substituted for any disassembly or assembly procedure are included in this section. Any adjustments required after printing. Failure to the AC outlet, as it is width only. 4.1.2 Tools and Instruments The table below : T Use only the recommended tools for disassembling and assembling the printer...
...is because no assembly procedures are described under the heading "ADJUSTEMNTS". 4.1.1 Disassembly Precautions Follow the precautions below when disassembling the printer. CAUTION To maintain efficient printer operation, take the precautions below lists the tools ...Fx-880 are substituted for any disassembly or assembly procedure are included in this section. Any adjustments required after printing. Failure to the AC outlet, as it is width only. 4.1.2 Tools and Instruments The table below : T Use only the recommended tools for disassembling and assembling the printer...