Product Information Guide
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... the pull position along with continuous multi-part forms. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 1 Single-bin cut -sheet feeder (C806381 for FX-890, C806401 for the FX-890. 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...
... the pull position along with continuous multi-part forms. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 1 Single-bin cut -sheet feeder (C806381 for FX-890, C806401 for the FX-890. 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...
Product Information Guide
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...EPSON Sans Serif 10, 12, 15, 17, 20 cpi, proportional Bar code fonts: EAN-13, EAN-8, Interleaved 2 of 5, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code 39, Code 128, POSTNET, Coda bar (NW-7), Industrial 2 of 5, Matrix 2 of Windows 98. approximately 400 million characters (Draft, 10 cpi, 14 dots... 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 ...
...EPSON Sans Serif 10, 12, 15, 17, 20 cpi, proportional Bar code fonts: EAN-13, EAN-8, Interleaved 2 of 5, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code 39, Code 128, POSTNET, Coda bar (NW-7), Industrial 2 of 5, Matrix 2 of Windows 98. approximately 400 million characters (Draft, 10 cpi, 14 dots... 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 ...
Product Information Guide
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..., enters the Micro Adjust mode. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Control Panel Buttons and Lights Button/Light Function 1 Font button Selects one of the pitch settings. See "Selecting a Font and Pitch" on functions available through the control panel. Flashes when the printer is selected. 2 Reset When you... of -form position. See "Using the Micro Adjust Function" on page 8. See the Reference Guide for three seconds, the printer enters the Micro Adjust mode. Right light is on the right, hold down for ribbon change timing Program reload mode 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 7
..., enters the Micro Adjust mode. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Control Panel Buttons and Lights Button/Light Function 1 Font button Selects one of the pitch settings. See "Selecting a Font and Pitch" on functions available through the control panel. Flashes when the printer is selected. 2 Reset When you... of -form position. See "Using the Micro Adjust Function" on page 8. See the Reference Guide for three seconds, the printer enters the Micro Adjust mode. Right light is on the right, hold down for ribbon change timing Program reload mode 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 7
Product Information Guide
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... to remove the ribbon cartridge. If a pull tractor or an optional cut-sheet feeder is still dirty, clean it . 4. 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...
... to remove the ribbon cartridge. If a pull tractor or an optional cut-sheet feeder is still dirty, clean it . 4. 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...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... set-up to Letter Quality LLL The name of an EPSON's impact printer tells you if it has a narrow or wide carriage: LLL L Nine-pin printers all begin with FX, LX, or DFX Twenty-four pin printers all begin with tireless printheads and superior quality ribbons. Contents This technical brief provides detailed information on the following...
... set-up to Letter Quality LLL The name of an EPSON's impact printer tells you if it has a narrow or wide carriage: LLL L Nine-pin printers all begin with FX, LX, or DFX Twenty-four pin printers all begin with tireless printheads and superior quality ribbons. Contents This technical brief provides detailed information on the following...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... 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 print head = First Character = 2,000,000 th Character vs. EPSON's stationary ribbon cartridge offers the following benefits: L L The stationary ribbon cartridge can achieve faster print speeds. L L L Available in many competitive...
... 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 print head = First Character = 2,000,000 th Character vs. EPSON's stationary ribbon cartridge offers the following benefits: L L The stationary ribbon cartridge can achieve faster print speeds. L L L Available in many competitive...
User Manual
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Optional interface cards are also available to supplement your printer's capabilities. 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. 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 sales only).
Optional interface cards are also available to supplement your printer's capabilities. 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. 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 sales only).
User Manual
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... protective materials before you need to ship the printer in the future. Setting Up the Printer 7 Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer This chapter describes how to rapid changes in temperature and humidity. 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...
... protective materials before you need to ship the printer in the future. Setting Up the Printer 7 Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer This chapter describes how to rapid changes in temperature and humidity. 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...
User Manual
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... it . (Do not remove the ribbon guide from the package. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob to twist or crease the ribbon. You should hear it into place. 6. 4. Remove the new ribbon cartridge from the ribbon, however.) Ribbon guide 5. Hold the ribbon cartridge by its handle and insert it click into the printer at an angle, as shown below...
... it . (Do not remove the ribbon guide from the package. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob to twist or crease the ribbon. You should hear it into place. 6. 4. Remove the new ribbon cartridge from the ribbon, however.) Ribbon guide 5. Hold the ribbon cartridge by its handle and insert it click into the printer at an angle, as shown below...
User Manual
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Fit four holes of the printer's ribbon. 6. Then load paper with the printable side facing up. 7. Insert the paper into the front or bottom paper slot as shown below until the perforation between the platen and the ribbon guide. Bottom slot Load paper in the bottom slot with the printable side facing up the...
Fit four holes of the printer's ribbon. 6. Then load paper with the printable side facing up. 7. Insert the paper into the front or bottom paper slot as shown below until the perforation between the platen and the ribbon guide. Bottom slot Load paper in the bottom slot with the printable side facing up the...
User Manual
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...hours a day through e-mail. A variety 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 ❏ ...printer in SoundAdvice: 70470 (for the FX-890) or 70475 (for dealer referral. 44 Troubleshooting Toll or long distance charges may apply. In Canada, please call , please have a touch tone telephone and call (800) 922-8911. Before you can purchase ribbon cartridges, paper, manuals, and accessories from EPSON...
...hours a day through e-mail. A variety 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 ❏ ...printer in SoundAdvice: 70470 (for the FX-890) or 70475 (for dealer referral. 44 Troubleshooting Toll or long distance charges may apply. In Canada, please call , please have a touch tone telephone and call (800) 922-8911. Before you can purchase ribbon cartridges, paper, manuals, and accessories from EPSON...
User Manual
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For Canadian users This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of a part, the item replaced becomes EPSON property. EPSON also warrants that the consumable ribbon enclosed with the product will perform to the manufacturer's specified usage, which exceed the limits established by the FCC for this...purchased and used in the United States or Canada, conforms to the manufacturer's specifications and will be new or previously repaired to the EPSON standard of quality. EPSON will, at (562) 276-4322 or (905) 709-2170 (Canada) for a period of three years from defects in workmanship and...
For Canadian users This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of a part, the item replaced becomes EPSON property. EPSON also warrants that the consumable ribbon enclosed with the product will perform to the manufacturer's specified usage, which exceed the limits established by the FCC for this...purchased and used in the United States or Canada, conforms to the manufacturer's specifications and will be new or previously repaired to the EPSON standard of quality. EPSON will, at (562) 276-4322 or (905) 709-2170 (Canada) for a period of three years from defects in workmanship and...
User Manual
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This warranty does not cover ribbon or third party parts, components or peripheral devices added to the EPSON product after its shipment from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. If a claimed defect cannot be identified or reproduced in service, you . SOME LAWS DO NOT ALLOW...This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may not apply to you will not apply to the Epson printer caused by parts and supplies not manufactured, distributed or certified by an EPSON Authorized Servicer. IF THESE LAWS APPLY, THEN ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD ...
This warranty does not cover ribbon or third party parts, components or peripheral devices added to the EPSON product after its shipment from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. If a claimed defect cannot be identified or reproduced in service, you . SOME LAWS DO NOT ALLOW...This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may not apply to you will not apply to the Epson printer caused by parts and supplies not manufactured, distributed or certified by an EPSON Authorized Servicer. IF THESE LAWS APPLY, THEN ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD ...
Product Brochure
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... environments s Offers an MTBF rating of up to 7 parts thick Standard three-year warranty s Includes access to Epson's superior technical support IMPACT PRINTER FX-890 Epson FX-890 This 9-pin, narrow-carriage workhorse boasts an MTBF rating of 20,000 power-on hours (POH) and speeds...optional interface cards Easy-to-install 7.5 million character ribbon cartridge s Ensures a lower cost per page, while its 400 million character print head life offers added dependability. An extremely reliable, high-speed performer, the Epson FX-890 races through multipart forms, reports, labels, and ...
... environments s Offers an MTBF rating of up to 7 parts thick Standard three-year warranty s Includes access to Epson's superior technical support IMPACT PRINTER FX-890 Epson FX-890 This 9-pin, narrow-carriage workhorse boasts an MTBF rating of 20,000 power-on hours (POH) and speeds...optional interface cards Easy-to-install 7.5 million character ribbon cartridge s Ensures a lower cost per page, while its 400 million character print head life offers added dependability. An extremely reliable, high-speed performer, the Epson FX-890 races through multipart forms, reports, labels, and ...
Product Brochure
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... top speeds. Standardized ISO 10561 throughput tests illustrate how Epson's superior technology results in these marks. © Copyright 2003 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 only) Paper Handling Forms: continuous multipart, original...
... top speeds. Standardized ISO 10561 throughput tests illustrate how Epson's superior technology results in these marks. © Copyright 2003 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 only) Paper Handling Forms: continuous multipart, original...
Service Manual
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... Mode 2 1-11 1.2.6.1 Setting Items 1-11 1.2.7 EEPROM Clear Function 1-12 1.2.8 Bi-D Adjustment 1-13 OPERATING PRICIPLES 2.1 MAIN COMPONENTS 2-1 2.1.1 C229MAIN Board 2-1 2.1.2 C229PSB/PSE/PSH Board 2-1 2.2 PRINTER MECHANISM 2-2 2.2.1 Printhead ...2-2 2.2.2 Paper Feed Mechanism 2-2 2.2.3 Carriage Movement Mechanism 2-2 2.2.4 Tractor Feed Mechanism 2-2 2.2.5 Platen Gap Adjustment Mechanism 2-2 2.2.6 Ribbon Feed Mechanism 2-2 2.3 CIRCUIT OPERATION 2-4 2.3.1 C229PSB/PSE/PSH Power Supply Circuit 2-4 2.3.2 C229MAIN Board Circuit 2-5
... Mode 2 1-11 1.2.6.1 Setting Items 1-11 1.2.7 EEPROM Clear Function 1-12 1.2.8 Bi-D Adjustment 1-13 OPERATING PRICIPLES 2.1 MAIN COMPONENTS 2-1 2.1.1 C229MAIN Board 2-1 2.1.2 C229PSB/PSE/PSH Board 2-1 2.2 PRINTER MECHANISM 2-2 2.2.1 Printhead ...2-2 2.2.2 Paper Feed Mechanism 2-2 2.2.3 Carriage Movement Mechanism 2-2 2.2.4 Tractor Feed Mechanism 2-2 2.2.5 Platen Gap Adjustment Mechanism 2-2 2.2.6 Ribbon Feed Mechanism 2-2 2.3 CIRCUIT OPERATION 2-4 2.3.1 C229PSB/PSE/PSH Power Supply Circuit 2-4 2.3.2 C229MAIN Board Circuit 2-5
Service Manual
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...Main Component Checking Point 3-1 3.1.2 Error...3-3 3.2 UNIT LEVEL TROUBLESHOOTING 3-4 3.3 UNIT REPAIRING OF THE POWER SUPPLY BOARD 3-11 3.4 UNIT REPAIRING OF THE MAIN BOARD 3-13 3.5 REPAIRING THE PRINTER MECHANISM 3-16 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY 4.1 OVERVIEW 4-1 4.1.1 Disassembly Precautions 4-1 4.1.2 Tools and Instruments 4-1 4.1.3 Service Check After Repair 4-2 4.1.4 Abbreviations for Small Parts 4-3 4.2 DISASSEMBLY AND ... Detector Removal 4-19 4.2.10.8 Carriage Assembly Removal 4-20 4.2.10.9 Rear Paper Guide Assembly Removal 4-21 4.2.10.10 Ribbon Drive (RD) Assembly Removal 4-22
...Main Component Checking Point 3-1 3.1.2 Error...3-3 3.2 UNIT LEVEL TROUBLESHOOTING 3-4 3.3 UNIT REPAIRING OF THE POWER SUPPLY BOARD 3-11 3.4 UNIT REPAIRING OF THE MAIN BOARD 3-13 3.5 REPAIRING THE PRINTER MECHANISM 3-16 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY 4.1 OVERVIEW 4-1 4.1.1 Disassembly Precautions 4-1 4.1.2 Tools and Instruments 4-1 4.1.3 Service Check After Repair 4-2 4.1.4 Abbreviations for Small Parts 4-3 4.2 DISASSEMBLY AND ... Detector Removal 4-19 4.2.10.8 Carriage Assembly Removal 4-20 4.2.10.9 Rear Paper Guide Assembly Removal 4-21 4.2.10.10 Ribbon Drive (RD) Assembly Removal 4-22
Service Manual
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RELIABILITY Total print volume MTBF Print head life 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...
RELIABILITY Total print volume MTBF Print head life 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...
Service Manual
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... Service Manual Chapter 1 Product Description CONSUMABLES & OPTIONS Table 1-9. 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 ... card Local Talk I/F card 32KB IEEE-1284 I/F card Coax I/F card Twinax I/F card IEEE-1284 parallel I/F card Ethernet I/F card "*": According to each destination. FX-880 #8750 #8758 C80640* C80639* C80021* #8310 C81403* C81401* C82305* / C82306* C82307* / C82308* C82310* / C82311* C82312* C82313* C82314* C82315...
... Service Manual Chapter 1 Product Description CONSUMABLES & OPTIONS Table 1-9. 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 ... card Local Talk I/F card 32KB IEEE-1284 I/F card Coax I/F card Twinax I/F card IEEE-1284 parallel I/F card Ethernet I/F card "*": According to each destination. FX-880 #8750 #8758 C80640* C80639* C80021* #8310 C81403* C81401* C82305* / C82306* C82307* / C82308* C82310* / C82311* C82312* C82313* C82314* C82315...
Service Manual
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...test printing. Clearing the line counter value for the ribbon life in the EEPROM. 4. Bi-D adjustment Switches: Function: "Pause" switch while turning on the printer. Switch: Function: "Load / Eject" while turning on the printer. Executes the Draft self test printing. 2. Rev.B... Function: "Load / Eject" and "LF / FF" switches while turning on the printer. Switches : Function: - "LF / FF" while turning on the printer enables the following special functions: 1. FX-1880/880 Service Manual Chapter 1 Product Description 1.2.2.2 Operations at Power-on Pressing the specified...
...test printing. Clearing the line counter value for the ribbon life in the EEPROM. 4. Bi-D adjustment Switches: Function: "Pause" switch while turning on the printer. Switch: Function: "Load / Eject" while turning on the printer. Executes the Draft self test printing. 2. Rev.B... Function: "Load / Eject" and "LF / FF" switches while turning on the printer. Switches : Function: - "LF / FF" while turning on the printer enables the following special functions: 1. FX-1880/880 Service Manual Chapter 1 Product Description 1.2.2.2 Operations at Power-on Pressing the specified...