Product Information Guide
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... 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...
... 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...
Product Information Guide
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... feeder (C806381 for FX-890, C806401 for FX-2190) Feeds up to 50 sheets of paper into the printer without reloading. 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 Ribbon cartridge Paper thickness lever Paper tension unit User...
... feeder (C806381 for FX-890, C806401 for FX-2190) Feeds up to 50 sheets of paper into the printer without reloading. 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 Ribbon cartridge Paper thickness lever Paper tension unit User...
Product Information Guide
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EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Control Panel Buttons and Lights Button/Light Function 1 Font button Selects one of paper. Feeds continuous paper backward from the standby position. Feeds continuous paper backward to the next top-of the optional cut-sheet feeder is selected. See "Using the Micro Adjust Function" on page 8. Flashes when the printer... is on when Card mode is jammed. Ejects a single sheet or advances continuous paper to the standby position if a sheet is paused. Flashes when paper has not been fully ejected or paper is selected. See "Selecting a ...
EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Control Panel Buttons and Lights Button/Light Function 1 Font button Selects one of paper. Feeds continuous paper backward from the standby position. Feeds continuous paper backward to the next top-of the optional cut-sheet feeder is selected. See "Using the Micro Adjust Function" on page 8. Flashes when the printer... is on when Card mode is jammed. Ejects a single sheet or advances continuous paper to the standby position if a sheet is paused. Flashes when paper has not been fully ejected or paper is selected. See "Selecting a ...
Product Information Guide
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...following table to use . EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 O Paper Out O Pause O O Tear Off/Bin O O O Font light O O O Pitch light Problem Solution No paper is not fully ejected. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Error Indicators If the printer stops working and one of paper is loaded in the paper path, press the Load/...shown below for several minutes; See the Reference Guide. To clear the paper jam, see page 14. the printer resumes printing automatically once the print head cools. See the table below . The paper release lever is , press the Pause button to select a font and...
...following table to use . EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 O Paper Out O Pause O O Tear Off/Bin O O O Font light O O O Pitch light Problem Solution No paper is not fully ejected. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Error Indicators If the printer stops working and one of paper is loaded in the paper path, press the Load/...shown below for several minutes; See the Reference Guide. To clear the paper jam, see page 14. the printer resumes printing automatically once the print head cools. See the table below . The paper release lever is , press the Pause button to select a font and...
Product Information Guide
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.... 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 is the best slot to load continuous paper from the rear slot. otherwise they may affect loading...
.... 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 is the best slot to load continuous paper from the rear slot. otherwise they may affect loading...
Product Information Guide
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... fed backward, labels can feed envelopes one at the perforation nearest the paper entry slot. 2. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Removing Continuous Paper with Labels To prevent labels from the printer: 1. they may come off their backing sheets inside the printer and cause a paper jam. ❏ Do not load paper that is curved, labels may curl around the platen and...
... fed backward, labels can feed envelopes one at the perforation nearest the paper entry slot. 2. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Removing Continuous Paper with Labels To prevent labels from the printer: 1. they may come off their backing sheets inside the printer and cause a paper jam. ❏ Do not load paper that is curved, labels may curl around the platen and...
Product Information Guide
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...them long edge first. Load single sheets. If the tractor is installed in the front or rear paper slot. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Postcards You can feed postcards one at a time may damage the printer or cause it to single-sheet printing. 1. Switching to Printing on Single Sheets Follow the steps... single-sheet position. this may cause a paper jam. 2. Make sure the tractor is in the pull position, remove any printed pages remain in the next step. Your printer loads the continuous paper automatically when you press the Load/Eject button in the printer, press the Tear Off/Bin button to...
...them long edge first. Load single sheets. If the tractor is installed in the front or rear paper slot. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Postcards You can feed postcards one at a time may damage the printer or cause it to single-sheet printing. 1. Switching to Printing on Single Sheets Follow the steps... single-sheet position. this may cause a paper jam. 2. Make sure the tractor is in the pull position, remove any printed pages remain in the next step. Your printer loads the continuous paper automatically when you press the Load/Eject button in the printer, press the Tear Off/Bin button to...
Product Information Guide
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..., see below. Caution: Use the knob on the CD-ROM. If continuous paper is jammed in the printer. Remove any remaining pieces of the printer. Setting Skip over perforation Auto tear-off Auto line feed Print direction Software ...printer setting. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Clearing Paper Jams Follow these steps to clear paper jams only when the printer is off. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Otherwise, you to change the top-of the printer to clear a paper jam: 1. If the paper is stuck where the printer ejects it, gently pull the paper out of paper. 4. Close the printer...
..., see below. Caution: Use the knob on the CD-ROM. If continuous paper is jammed in the printer. Remove any remaining pieces of the printer. Setting Skip over perforation Auto tear-off Auto line feed Print direction Software ...printer setting. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Clearing Paper Jams Follow these steps to clear paper jams only when the printer is off. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Otherwise, you to change the top-of the printer to clear a paper jam: 1. If the paper is stuck where the printer ejects it, gently pull the paper out of paper. 4. Close the printer...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... original printer control language. Front push paper path Rear push/pull Front push/pull EPSON Sales Training EPSON is moveable, and in front, bottom and rear paper paths. Bottom pull paper path Gives you better control when printing on multi-part forms by ensuring that the forms stay properly aligned and do not get jammed or misfed...
... original printer control language. Front push paper path Rear push/pull Front push/pull EPSON Sales Training EPSON is moveable, and in front, bottom and rear paper paths. Bottom pull paper path Gives you better control when printing on multi-part forms by ensuring that the forms stay properly aligned and do not get jammed or misfed...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... sheets, envelopes or postcards and optional cut sheet feeders. L Paper thickness adjustment: Most EPSON impact printers have an Automatic Platten Gap Adjustment which helps eliminate paper jams and minimizes misfeeds, especially when printing on top of paper Single sheets, envelopes, or postcards. Sample paper release lever chart Paper release lever position CUT Description Single-sheet position For loading...
... sheets, envelopes or postcards and optional cut sheet feeders. L Paper thickness adjustment: Most EPSON impact printers have an Automatic Platten Gap Adjustment which helps eliminate paper jams and minimizes misfeeds, especially when printing on top of paper Single sheets, envelopes, or postcards. Sample paper release lever chart Paper release lever position CUT Description Single-sheet position For loading...
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
User Manual
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.... Then open the sprocket covers. Slide the edge guides to lock it . Note: Make sure the printer is on, a paper jam may occur. If you insert the paper while the printer is off before you insert the paper in place. Paper Handling 23 Slide the left sprocket approximately 0.5 inch (12 mm) from the far left position and...
.... Then open the sprocket covers. Slide the edge guides to lock it . Note: Make sure the printer is on, a paper jam may occur. If you insert the paper while the printer is off before you insert the paper in place. Paper Handling 23 Slide the left sprocket approximately 0.5 inch (12 mm) from the far left position and...
User Manual
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..., tear off the pull tractor and jam the printer. To load single-sheet multipart forms, use the front paper entry slot with the Paper Guide You can be up to 10.1 inches (257 mm) wide on the FX-890 and 16.5 inches (420 mm) wide on the FX-2190. To feed paper forward and eject it, hold down... the LF/FF button. Loading Single Sheets with the optional front paper guide or front sheet guide installed. For more information, see the...
..., tear off the pull tractor and jam the printer. To load single-sheet multipart forms, use the front paper entry slot with the Paper Guide You can be up to 10.1 inches (257 mm) wide on the FX-890 and 16.5 inches (420 mm) wide on the FX-2190. To feed paper forward and eject it, hold down... the LF/FF button. Loading Single Sheets with the optional front paper guide or front sheet guide installed. For more information, see the...
User Manual
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... labels backward using the Load/Eject or Tear Off/Bin button. Loading Special Papers Follow the guidelines in the printer between jobs; You can easily peel off the backing sheet and cause a paper jam. ❏ Because labels are mounted on continuous backing sheets with sprocket holes for... continuous paper with a tractor feeder. Single-sheet multipart forms To load single-sheet ...
... labels backward using the Load/Eject or Tear Off/Bin button. Loading Special Papers Follow the guidelines in the printer between jobs; You can easily peel off the backing sheet and cause a paper jam. ❏ Because labels are mounted on continuous backing sheets with sprocket holes for... continuous paper with a tractor feeder. Single-sheet multipart forms To load single-sheet ...
User Manual
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..., labels may come off the backing sheet and jamming the printer, follow these steps to remove continuous paper with the Paper Guide" on page 26. Removing continuous paper with labels To prevent labels from the printer: 1. Tear off their backing sheets inside the printer and cause a paper jam. ❏ Do not load paper that is curled or has been folded...
..., labels may come off the backing sheet and jamming the printer, follow these steps to remove continuous paper with the Paper Guide" on page 26. Removing continuous paper with labels To prevent labels from the printer: 1. Tear off their backing sheets inside the printer and cause a paper jam. ❏ Do not load paper that is curled or has been folded...
User Manual
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...it is selected. See "Using the Micro Adjust Function" on page 38. Flashes when the printer is selected. Selects a cut -sheet feeder is installed. Ejects a single sheet or advances continuous paper to adjust the top-of -form position. When pressed again, exits Micro Adjust mode. Left... light is on when the printer is jammed. 36 Using the Control Panel Both on when Card mode is in default ...
...it is selected. See "Using the Micro Adjust Function" on page 38. Flashes when the printer is selected. Selects a cut -sheet feeder is installed. Ejects a single sheet or advances continuous paper to adjust the top-of -form position. When pressed again, exits Micro Adjust mode. Left... light is on when the printer is jammed. 36 Using the Control Panel Both on when Card mode is in default ...
User Manual
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... press the Pause button; See Chapter 2 or the Reference Guide. If paper from another paper source is jammed in the printer. then move the paper release lever to eject the paper; Tear off the printed page at the perforation; Paper is currently in the printer or select a different paper source; To clear the paper jam, see your paper and reload it correctly.
... press the Pause button; See Chapter 2 or the Reference Guide. If paper from another paper source is jammed in the printer. then move the paper release lever to eject the paper; Tear off the printed page at the perforation; Paper is currently in the printer or select a different paper source; To clear the paper jam, see your paper and reload it correctly.
User Manual
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... beeps Five beeps Clearing Paper Jams 1. The print head is still stuck, contact EPSON for several minutes; If continuous paper is off position. 5. Turn the knob on the left side of the printer away from you may damage the printer or change the top-of paper. 4. If the paper is stuck where the printer ejects it off the fresh...
... beeps Five beeps Clearing Paper Jams 1. The print head is still stuck, contact EPSON for several minutes; If continuous paper is off position. 5. Turn the knob on the left side of the printer away from you may damage the printer or change the top-of paper. 4. If the paper is stuck where the printer ejects it off the fresh...
Service Manual
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... product. Are all wires print properly? Repair Status Check List Category Printer Mechanism Component Printhead Carriage Mechanism Paper Feed Mechanism Paper Path Operation Adjustment ROM Packing Ribbon Mask Self-Test On-line Test...Platen-Gap Bi-D Alignment Version Ribbon Cartridge Attachments Item to Check Do all paper paths clear of obstructions? FX-1180/FX-880 Service Manual Chapter 4 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY 4.1.3 Service Check After Repair After... normal temperature? (Not too hot?) Does paper advance smoothly? • Noisy? • Paper is jamming? Is the plate free of...
... product. Are all wires print properly? Repair Status Check List Category Printer Mechanism Component Printhead Carriage Mechanism Paper Feed Mechanism Paper Path Operation Adjustment ROM Packing Ribbon Mask Self-Test On-line Test...Platen-Gap Bi-D Alignment Version Ribbon Cartridge Attachments Item to Check Do all paper paths clear of obstructions? FX-1180/FX-880 Service Manual Chapter 4 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY 4.1.3 Service Check After Repair After... normal temperature? (Not too hot?) Does paper advance smoothly? • Noisy? • Paper is jamming? Is the plate free of...