Product Information Guide
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... Settings EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 14 Emulating the Okidata Microline 320/321 Turbo EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 15 Locking the Control Panel Buttons EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 16 Aligning Vertical Lines in Your Printout EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 16 Printing a Self Test EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 17 Printing a Hex Dump EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 17 Resetting the Printer EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 17 Cleaning the Printer EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 18 Transporting the Printer EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 18 Related Documentation EPSON FX-890/FX-2190...
... Settings EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 14 Emulating the Okidata Microline 320/321 Turbo EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 15 Locking the Control Panel Buttons EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 16 Aligning Vertical Lines in Your Printout EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 16 Printing a Self Test EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 17 Printing a Hex Dump EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 17 Resetting the Printer EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 17 Cleaning the Printer EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 18 Transporting the Printer EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 18 Related Documentation EPSON FX-890/FX-2190...
Product Information Guide
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...Micro Adjust mode. 11 Pause button Stops printing temporarily, and resumes printing when pressed again. See the Reference Guide for three seconds, the printer enters the Micro Adjust mode. Control panel button Load/Eject LF/FF Load/Eject + LF/FF Load/Eject + LF/FF + Pause... Font + Pitch + Tear Off/Bin Function NLQ self test Draft self test Data (Hex) dump EEPROM reset Bidirectional adjustment mode Control panel Lock-out mode (on page 11. 9 LF/FF button Feeds paper line by line when pressed quickly. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Control Panel Buttons and Lights Button/Light Function ...
...Micro Adjust mode. 11 Pause button Stops printing temporarily, and resumes printing when pressed again. See the Reference Guide for three seconds, the printer enters the Micro Adjust mode. Control panel button Load/Eject LF/FF Load/Eject + LF/FF Load/Eject + LF/FF + Pause... Font + Pitch + Tear Off/Bin Function NLQ self test Draft self test Data (Hex) dump EEPROM reset Bidirectional adjustment mode Control panel Lock-out mode (on page 11. 9 LF/FF button Feeds paper line by line when pressed quickly. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Control Panel Buttons and Lights Button/Light Function ...
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... printer. If characters are represented by dots. 4. Always press the Pause button to stop printing and the Load/Eject button to isolate communication problems between the printer and your software program. To run the test using the Draft font, turn off . 2. Either self test...is designed for DOS-based PC connections. 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 satisfactory, the printer is working properly and the problem probably ...
... printer. If characters are represented by dots. 4. Always press the Pause button to stop printing and the Load/Eject button to isolate communication problems between the printer and your software program. To run the test using the Draft font, turn off . 2. Either self test...is designed for DOS-based PC connections. 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 satisfactory, the printer is working properly and the problem probably ...
User Manual
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Using the Control Panel Buttons and Lights 35 Selecting a Font and Pitch 37 Changing the Printer's Default Settings 38 Default-setting mode 39 Emulating the Okidata Microline 320/321 Turbo 40 Troubleshooting Using the Error Indicators 41 Clearing Paper Jams 42 Printing a Self Test 43 Where To Get Help 44 Product Information Safety Instructions 45 Hot Parts Caution Symbol 45 Important Safety Instructions 45 ENERGY STAR Compliance 46 FCC Compliance Statement for United States Users 46 WARNING 47 For Canadian users 47 EPSON AMERICA, INC., LIMITED WARRANTY 47 4
Using the Control Panel Buttons and Lights 35 Selecting a Font and Pitch 37 Changing the Printer's Default Settings 38 Default-setting mode 39 Emulating the Okidata Microline 320/321 Turbo 40 Troubleshooting Using the Error Indicators 41 Clearing Paper Jams 42 Printing a Self Test 43 Where To Get Help 44 Product Information Safety Instructions 45 Hot Parts Caution Symbol 45 Important Safety Instructions 45 ENERGY STAR Compliance 46 FCC Compliance Statement for United States Users 46 WARNING 47 For Canadian users 47 EPSON AMERICA, INC., LIMITED WARRANTY 47 4
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... manuals, see "Where To Get Help" on page 44. Using the Error Indicators Use the following table to clear paper jams and print a self test. Then press the Pause button; The paper is not fully ejected. Set the paper release lever to use. A single sheet of paper is .... Tear off . Paper is set to the standby position. Chapter 4 Troubleshooting This chapter explains the error indicators and describes how to diagnose printer errors. the Paper Out light goes off the printed page at the perforation; The paper release lever is jammed in the selected paper source....
... manuals, see "Where To Get Help" on page 44. Using the Error Indicators Use the following table to clear paper jams and print a self test. Then press the Pause button; The paper is not fully ejected. Set the paper release lever to use. A single sheet of paper is .... Tear off . Paper is set to the standby position. Chapter 4 Troubleshooting This chapter explains the error indicators and describes how to diagnose printer errors. the Paper Out light goes off the printed page at the perforation; The paper release lever is jammed in the selected paper source....
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... paper (including perforated border) Single sheet FX-890 9.5 inches (241 mm) A4 or letter size FX-2190 14.8 inches (376 mm) A3 landscape 1. After a few seconds, the printer loads the paper automatically and begins printing the self test. To resume the test, press the Pause button again. 3. To end the self test, press the Pause button to eject the...
... paper (including perforated border) Single sheet FX-890 9.5 inches (241 mm) A4 or letter size FX-2190 14.8 inches (376 mm) A3 landscape 1. After a few seconds, the printer loads the paper automatically and begins printing the self test. To resume the test, press the Pause button again. 3. To end the self test, press the Pause button to eject the...
Service Manual
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... EEPROM Switches: Function: "Tear-off / Bin" and "Pause" while turning on the printer enables the following special functions: 1. Rev.B 1-8 Data dump mode Switches : Function: "Load / Eject" and "LF / FF" switches while turning on the printer. Executes the printing NLQ self test printing. FX-1880/880 Service Manual Chapter 1 Product Description 1.2.2.2 Operations at Power-on Pressing...
... EEPROM Switches: Function: "Tear-off / Bin" and "Pause" while turning on the printer enables the following special functions: 1. Rev.B 1-8 Data dump mode Switches : Function: "Load / Eject" and "LF / FF" switches while turning on the printer. Executes the printing NLQ self test printing. FX-1880/880 Service Manual Chapter 1 Product Description 1.2.2.2 Operations at Power-on Pressing...
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... Data sent by the host computer is printed incorrectly. The printer prints but the printer then fails to determine the case of the problem. Symbols...Printing is faulty during self-test, but carriage operation is on . • Carriage returns to home position correctly, but feeds paper incorrectly. 3.2 UNIT LEVEL TROUBLESHOOTING FX-1180/FX-880 Service Manual Chapter... 3 Troubleshooting You may be able to the Start of the item Decision END END Figure 3-3. B 3-4 Abnormal carriage operation at all. • Faulty printing some dots...
... Data sent by the host computer is printed incorrectly. The printer prints but the printer then fails to determine the case of the problem. Symbols...Printing is faulty during self-test, but carriage operation is on . • Carriage returns to home position correctly, but feeds paper incorrectly. 3.2 UNIT LEVEL TROUBLESHOOTING FX-1180/FX-880 Service Manual Chapter... 3 Troubleshooting You may be able to the Start of the item Decision END END Figure 3-3. B 3-4 Abnormal carriage operation at all. • Faulty printing some dots...
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Printing is faulty during self-test, but carriage operation is permitted. No fluctuation from AC voltage range is normal. NO Is output voltage normal? YES Verify each motor and printhead solenoid ...: 85 - 138V 230V version: 187 - 276V Universal Version: 85 - 276V YES Use the correct AC input voltage. YES Replace the C229 PSB/PSE/PSH. B 3-7 FX-1180/FX-880 Service Manual Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 3. YES Replace the C229MAIN. Is output voltage NO normal? Replace the applied unit. NO Measure the +35V line at pin...
Printing is faulty during self-test, but carriage operation is permitted. No fluctuation from AC voltage range is normal. NO Is output voltage normal? YES Verify each motor and printhead solenoid ...: 85 - 138V 230V version: 187 - 276V Universal Version: 85 - 276V YES Use the correct AC input voltage. YES Replace the C229 PSB/PSE/PSH. B 3-7 FX-1180/FX-880 Service Manual Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 3. YES Replace the C229MAIN. Is output voltage NO normal? Replace the applied unit. NO Measure the +35V line at pin...
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... END Adjust the platen gap. (Refer to the other troubleshooting items. Is the interface cable connected correctly? NO Is the fault solved? START Execute the printer self test. FX-1180/FX-880 Service Manual Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 6. YES END Set the paper thickness lever to a position with a higher number.
... END Adjust the platen gap. (Refer to the other troubleshooting items. Is the interface cable connected correctly? NO Is the fault solved? START Execute the printer self test. FX-1180/FX-880 Service Manual Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 6. YES END Set the paper thickness lever to a position with a higher number.
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BASE of IC 8 Self test printing is not executed or a particular dot doesn't print. Replace the C229MAIN board. Checkpoint Check for the proper printhead driving signal at the collector and base of IC11. Any transistor of Q5 ...corruption occurs when the interface is defective. Q10 is used. Pritnhead Drive Signal - - Table 3-11. defective. Any transistor from the host computer is defective. FX-1180/FX-880 Service Manual Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Symptom Paper is defective. Repair of the C229MAIN (continued) Condition Cause Paper is not IC 11 is fed at pin...
BASE of IC 8 Self test printing is not executed or a particular dot doesn't print. Replace the C229MAIN board. Checkpoint Check for the proper printhead driving signal at the collector and base of IC11. Any transistor of Q5 ...corruption occurs when the interface is defective. Q10 is used. Pritnhead Drive Signal - - Table 3-11. defective. Any transistor from the host computer is defective. FX-1180/FX-880 Service Manual Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Symptom Paper is defective. Repair of the C229MAIN (continued) Condition Cause Paper is not IC 11 is fed at pin...
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...Self test printing is Connect the FFC but the carriage dose driven pulley is not moves smoothly as you lubricate the CR stops. The carriage moves, The printhead FFC Check whether FFC is not executed. coil resistance. FX-1180/FX-880 Service Manual Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 3.5 REPAIRING THE PRINTER... MECHANISM For detailed procedures for replacing or adjusting matter, refer to power on). Table 3-12. Repairing the Printer Mechanism Symptom Cause Checkpoint Solution w...
...Self test printing is Connect the FFC but the carriage dose driven pulley is not moves smoothly as you lubricate the CR stops. The carriage moves, The printhead FFC Check whether FFC is not executed. coil resistance. FX-1180/FX-880 Service Manual Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 3.5 REPAIRING THE PRINTER... MECHANISM For detailed procedures for replacing or adjusting matter, refer to power on). Table 3-12. Repairing the Printer Mechanism Symptom Cause Checkpoint Solution w...
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...ribbon cartridge. Repairing the Printer Mechanism (continued) Symptom Cause Checkpoint w Problem: Self test printing is shorted, check...printer tries to feed when the carriage moves in reverse and engages with the gear. It should be about 8 ohms. If the printhead is not executed. and check if the ribbon feeds normally as you turn in the other direction). rotates as you manually move the carriage right and left. A particular dot...or not fed path. Remove the foreign matter. FX-1180/FX-880 Service Manual Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Table 3-13...
...ribbon cartridge. Repairing the Printer Mechanism (continued) Symptom Cause Checkpoint w Problem: Self test printing is shorted, check...printer tries to feed when the carriage moves in reverse and engages with the gear. It should be about 8 ohms. If the printhead is not executed. and check if the ribbon feeds normally as you turn in the other direction). rotates as you manually move the carriage right and left. A particular dot...or not fed path. Remove the foreign matter. FX-1180/FX-880 Service Manual Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Table 3-13...
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...; 0.02mm ) Is the Bi-Directional alignment made properly? Table 4-2. Latest version = Has the ribbon cartridge been removed from the printer? Was the self-test printing successful? Is the PF motor at the normal temperature? (Not too hot?) Does paper advance smoothly? • Noisy? ...• Paper is jamming? Is the CR motor at the normal temperature? (Not too hot?) Do all relevant attachments been packed together with the product. FX-1180/FX...
...; 0.02mm ) Is the Bi-Directional alignment made properly? Table 4-2. Latest version = Has the ribbon cartridge been removed from the printer? Was the self-test printing successful? Is the PF motor at the normal temperature? (Not too hot?) Does paper advance smoothly? • Noisy? ...• Paper is jamming? Is the CR motor at the normal temperature? (Not too hot?) Do all relevant attachments been packed together with the product. FX-1180/FX...