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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 the Paper Release Lever EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 10 Adjusting the Paper-Thickness Setting EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 10...
... 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 the Paper-Thickness Setting EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 10...
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... High-capacity cut -sheet feeder (C806371 for FX-890, C806391 for FX-2190) Use the additional tractor in the pull position along with your standard tractor installed in this feeder. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Paper guide Paper guide cover Printer cover Edge guides Front cover Paper release lever ...useful with continuous multi-part forms. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 1 Pull tractor unit (C800201 for FX-890, C800211 for FX-2190) Feeds up to improve paper handling and reduce the chance of paper or 25 plain bond envelopes into the printer without reloading. You can load single sheets, ...
... High-capacity cut -sheet feeder (C806371 for FX-890, C806391 for FX-2190) Use the additional tractor in the pull position along with your standard tractor installed in this feeder. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Paper guide Paper guide cover Printer cover Edge guides Front cover Paper release lever ...useful with continuous multi-part forms. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 1 Pull tractor unit (C800201 for FX-890, C800211 for FX-2190) Feeds up to improve paper handling and reduce the chance of paper or 25 plain bond envelopes into the printer without reloading. You can load single sheets, ...
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... C823622A, C823632A, and C823642A) are compatible with your printer. Continuous: 3.1 inches (78 mm)/ second; 2 - EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Roll paper holder (8310) Allows you to use your printer with EPSON for more information. Check with 8.5-inch roll paper. ...FX-890, C814011 for text and graphics printing. Continuous: 5 inches (127 mm)/ second Copy mode: 1/6-inch (4.23 mm) feed, 83 msec; 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...
... C823622A, C823632A, and C823642A) are compatible with your printer. Continuous: 3.1 inches (78 mm)/ second; 2 - EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Roll paper holder (8310) Allows you to use your printer with EPSON for more information. Check with 8.5-inch roll paper. ...FX-890, C814011 for text and graphics printing. Continuous: 5 inches (127 mm)/ second Copy mode: 1/6-inch (4.23 mm) feed, 83 msec; 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...
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... 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: 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...
... 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: 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...
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... 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...with a line of the perforation part when extended should be between pages should not cross. 4 - The perforation between 3:1 and 5:1. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Environmental Temperature Operation (plain 41 to 95 °F (5 to 35 °C) paper) Operation 59 to 77 °F (15 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...with a line of the perforation part when extended should be between pages should not cross. 4 - The perforation between 3:1 and 5:1. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Environmental Temperature Operation (plain 41 to 95 °F (5 to 35 °C) paper) Operation 59 to 77 °F (15 to...
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... 0.0035 0.09 0.0063 0.16 0.0075 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) (mm) Length (inch) (mm...) (mm) Length (inch) (mm) 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
... 0.0035 0.09 0.0063 0.16 0.0075 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) (mm) Length (inch) (mm...) (mm) Length (inch) (mm) 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
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...inch (3 mm). B The minimum left and right margins are 0.51 inch (13 mm). B FX-890: The minimum left and right margins are 0.17 inch (4.2 mm). B FX-890: The minimum left and right margins are 0.12 inch (3 mm). FX-2190: The minimum left and right margins are 0.1 inch (3 mm). B The minimum left and right ...width of the paper. For paper wider than 8.2 inches (209.2 mm), the side margins increase to match the width of the paper. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Printable Area Single sheets Envelopes A The minimum top and bottom margins are 0.17 inch (4.2 mm).
...inch (3 mm). B The minimum left and right margins are 0.51 inch (13 mm). B FX-890: The minimum left and right margins are 0.17 inch (4.2 mm). B FX-890: The minimum left and right margins are 0.12 inch (3 mm). FX-2190: The minimum left and right margins are 0.1 inch (3 mm). B The minimum left and right ...width of the paper. For paper wider than 8.2 inches (209.2 mm), the side margins increase to match the width of the paper. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Printable Area Single sheets Envelopes A The minimum top and bottom margins are 0.17 inch (4.2 mm).
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EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Control Panel Buttons and Lights Button/Light Function 1 Font button ... cut-sheet feeder is selected. 2 Reset When you press both the Font and Pitch buttons simultaneously, the printer clears the buffer and restores its default settings. 3 Pitch button Selects one of the pitch settings. Feeds continuous... paper. See the Reference Guide for ribbon change timing Program reload mode 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 7 Power-on Functions The table below summarizes the power-on the printer. See "Changing the Default Settings" on when bin 2 of -form position....
EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Control Panel Buttons and Lights Button/Light Function 1 Font button ... cut-sheet feeder is selected. 2 Reset When you press both the Font and Pitch buttons simultaneously, the printer clears the buffer and restores its default settings. 3 Pitch button Selects one of the pitch settings. Feeds continuous... paper. See the Reference Guide for ribbon change timing Program reload mode 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 7 Power-on Functions The table below summarizes the power-on the printer. See "Changing the Default Settings" on when bin 2 of -form position....
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...printed page at the perforation; Press the Pitch button until the three Font lights indicate the desired font as shown below . EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Error Indicators If the printer stops working and one of paper is not fully ejected. Load paper in the selected paper source. Then press the Pause button... standby position. Turn off the printer and leave it is, press the Pause button to eject the sheet. Note: Settings you make in a document. NNO NON NOO ONN ONO OOO 10 cpi 12 cpi 15 cpi 17 cpi 20 cpi PS O=On, N=Off 8 - EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Light status O Paper ...
...printed page at the perforation; Press the Pitch button until the three Font lights indicate the desired font as shown below . EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Error Indicators If the printer stops working and one of paper is not fully ejected. Load paper in the selected paper source. Then press the Pause button... standby position. Turn off the printer and leave it is, press the Pause button to eject the sheet. Note: Settings you make in a document. NNO NON NOO ONN ONO OOO 10 cpi 12 cpi 15 cpi 17 cpi 20 cpi PS O=On, N=Off 8 - EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Light status O Paper ...
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... (1 original plus 4 or 5 copies), because paper might jam. If you can purchase the optional pull tractor unit (C800201 for the FX-890 or C800211 for the paper to feed through it without obstruction. To use the tractor in the pull position, you can remove the tractor.... The labels may come off their backing sheets inside the printer and cause a paper jam. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 9 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. Tractor position front...
... (1 original plus 4 or 5 copies), because paper might jam. If you can purchase the optional pull tractor unit (C800201 for the FX-890 or C800211 for the paper to feed through it without obstruction. To use the tractor in the pull position, you can remove the tractor.... The labels may come off their backing sheets inside the printer and cause a paper jam. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 9 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. Tractor position front...
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Adjusting the Paper-Thickness Setting First turn off the printer and open the printer cover. Pull tractor position For loading continuous paper from the top or front slot. Paper type Ordinary paper Thin paper Carbonless multipart forms with: 2 parts (... the type of paper you want to improve print quality. Then set the paper-thickness lever one position lower to use, as described in combination. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Multipart forms with the tractor installed in the front push position or when using . (See the table below . Front push tractor position For loading...
Adjusting the Paper-Thickness Setting First turn off the printer and open the printer cover. Pull tractor position For loading continuous paper from the top or front slot. Paper type Ordinary paper Thin paper Carbonless multipart forms with: 2 parts (... the type of paper you want to improve print quality. Then set the paper-thickness lever one position lower to use, as described in combination. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Multipart forms with the tractor installed in the front push position or when using . (See the table below . Front push tractor position For loading...
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...: Never use the knob to adjust it , even if you turn off position. Note: The printer has a minimum and a maximum top-of -form position is not aligned with the Micro Adjust function. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 11 Press the LF/FF D button to move the top-of -form positions. Adjusting the... Tear-off the printer. Make sure the printer is at the current tear-off and top-of -form position up the...
...: Never use the knob to adjust it , even if you turn off position. Note: The printer has a minimum and a maximum top-of -form position is not aligned with the Micro Adjust function. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 11 Press the LF/FF D button to move the top-of -form positions. Adjusting the... Tear-off the printer. Make sure the printer is at the current tear-off and top-of -form position up the...
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... you are using the Load/Eject or Tear Off/Bin button. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 The loading procedure for ordinary continuous paper, except you resume printing. ❏ Do not load continuous paper with labels because the printer may curl around the platen and jam when you must not print... using the Load/Eject or Tear Off/Bin button. they may not feed labels on the pull tractor. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Loading Special Papers Follow the guidelines in the printer between jobs; front paper guide front sheet guide Labels When printing on labels, use only the type of ...
... you are using the Load/Eject or Tear Off/Bin button. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 The loading procedure for ordinary continuous paper, except you resume printing. ❏ Do not load continuous paper with labels because the printer may curl around the platen and jam when you must not print... using the Load/Eject or Tear Off/Bin button. they may not feed labels on the pull tractor. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Loading Special Papers Follow the guidelines in the printer between jobs; front paper guide front sheet guide Labels When printing on labels, use only the type of ...
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... still attached to single-sheet printing. Set the paper release lever to eject paper when the printer is no longer in the paper path. 3. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Postcards You can feed postcards one at a time may damage the printer or cause it before switching to the single-sheet position. Then tear off your printed document...
... still attached to single-sheet printing. Set the paper release lever to eject paper when the printer is no longer in the paper path. 3. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Postcards You can feed postcards one at a time may damage the printer or cause it before switching to the single-sheet position. Then tear off your printed document...
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.... For detailed information about default settings, see below. Remove any remaining pieces of the printer's default settings. Setting Skip over perforation Auto tear-off the printer and open the printer cover. 2. Close the printer cover and turn on the CD-ROM. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Turn off Auto line feed Print direction Software I/F (interface) mode Auto I/F (interface...
.... For detailed information about default settings, see below. Remove any remaining pieces of the printer's default settings. Setting Skip over perforation Auto tear-off the printer and open the printer cover. 2. Close the printer cover and turn on the CD-ROM. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Turn off Auto line feed Print direction Software I/F (interface) mode Auto I/F (interface...
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... print the default settings for reference before changing modes on your printer in the instructions. 3. See page 14. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 15 The Menu lights (both the Tear Off/Bin lights) turn on , and the printer enters the default-setting mode and prints the language selection instructions...additional settings can change, describe how to indicate it with Okidata Microline 320/321 Turbo factory settings. The printer beeps once to change them if necessary. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Follow the steps below to enter Menu mode, and then press PRINT. If you repeat the above ...
... print the default settings for reference before changing modes on your printer in the instructions. 3. See page 14. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 15 The Menu lights (both the Tear Off/Bin lights) turn on , and the printer enters the default-setting mode and prints the language selection instructions...additional settings can change, describe how to indicate it with Okidata Microline 320/321 Turbo factory settings. The printer beeps once to change them if necessary. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Follow the steps below to enter Menu mode, and then press PRINT. If you repeat the above ...
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...of at least 11 inches [279 mm] long and 8.3 inches [210 mm] wide.) 3. The printer beeps twice, indicating that Lock-out mode has been turned off the printer. 2. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Function Load Eject LF FF Tear Off Bin Micro Adjust Font Pitch Pause Reset Menu Default ... control panel using Lock-out mode. Follow these steps to turn off the printer. If you notice that is pressed. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Locking the Control Panel Buttons You can restrict the use the printer's bidirectional adjustment mode to correct this problem. As described in Your Printout If...
...of at least 11 inches [279 mm] long and 8.3 inches [210 mm] wide.) 3. The printer beeps twice, indicating that Lock-out mode has been turned off the printer. 2. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Function Load Eject LF FF Tear Off Bin Micro Adjust Font Pitch Pause Reset Menu Default ... control panel using Lock-out mode. Follow these steps to turn off the printer. If you notice that is pressed. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Locking the Control Panel Buttons You can restrict the use the printer's bidirectional adjustment mode to correct this problem. As described in Your Printout If...
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... wide, such as ASCII characters. Then turn off the printer. Caution: Do not turn off . 2. Your printer prints all data it is turned off the printer. 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... as A4 or letter size paper. 1. You can check the codes the printer is receiving. If characters are represented by dots. 4. To run the test using the Draft font, turn off the printer. Printing a Hex Dump The hex dump feature is printed. In hex dump...
... wide, such as ASCII characters. Then turn off the printer. Caution: Do not turn off . 2. Your printer prints all data it is turned off the printer. 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... as A4 or letter size paper. 1. You can check the codes the printer is receiving. If characters are represented by dots. 4. To run the test using the Draft font, turn off the printer. Printing a Hex Dump The hex dump feature is printed. In hex dump...
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... from getting inside the printer; Keep the printer cover closed . 7. unsuitable oils can damage the printer components as well as described 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...
... from getting inside the printer; Keep the printer cover closed . 7. unsuitable oils can damage the printer components as well as described 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...
User Manual
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... information to get you install the printer software. w Warnings must be followed carefully to the online Reference Guide. See "Installing and Using the Online Reference Guide" on in this manual show the FX-890, the instructions apply to your FX-890 or FX-2190 work like the Okidata® Microline...® 320 Turbo or 321 Turbo by turning the printer on page 15. For detailed information about using your printer software, you can make your equipment....
... information to get you install the printer software. w Warnings must be followed carefully to the online Reference Guide. See "Installing and Using the Online Reference Guide" on in this manual show the FX-890, the instructions apply to your FX-890 or FX-2190 work like the Okidata® Microline...® 320 Turbo or 321 Turbo by turning the printer on page 15. For detailed information about using your printer software, you can make your equipment....