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... dot matrix printer product section to be added to the EPSON Product Information Guide. The table of contents of this section is listed below. 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...
... dot matrix printer product section to be added to the EPSON Product Information Guide. The table of contents of this section is listed below. 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...
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...) Use the additional tractor in the pull position along with continuous multi-part forms. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 1 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...
...) Use the additional tractor in the pull position along with continuous multi-part forms. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 1 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...
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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 Ultra speed draft 566 cps at 10 cpi 680 cps at 12 cpi High-speed draft ...holder (optional) Normal mode: 1/6-inch (4.23 mm) feed, 62 msec; EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Check with EPSON for text and graphics printing. Unidirectional text or graphics printing can install an optional interface card to use your printer with your printer. Continuous: 5 inches (127 mm)/ second Copy mode: 1/6-inch (4.23...
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 Ultra speed draft 566 cps at 10 cpi 680 cps at 12 cpi High-speed draft ...holder (optional) Normal mode: 1/6-inch (4.23 mm) feed, 62 msec; EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Check with EPSON for text and graphics printing. Unidirectional text or graphics printing can install an optional interface card to use your printer with your printer. Continuous: 5 inches (127 mm)/ second Copy mode: 1/6-inch (4.23...
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...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 of Microsoft... 20 cpi EPSON Roman 10, 12, 15 , 17, 20 cpi, proportional 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 ...
...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 of Microsoft... 20 cpi EPSON Roman 10, 12, 15 , 17, 20 cpi, proportional 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 ...
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...58 Quality Plain paper, recycled paper, and carbonless multipart forms with five or six parts, in the rear slot. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Environmental Temperature Operation (plain 41 to 95 °F (5 to 35 °C) paper) Operation 59 to 77 ... 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 +... and vertical perforation cuts should be 1 mm or less. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03
...58 Quality Plain paper, recycled paper, and carbonless multipart forms with five or six parts, in the rear slot. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Environmental Temperature Operation (plain 41 to 95 °F (5 to 35 °C) paper) Operation 59 to 77 ... 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 +... and vertical perforation cuts should be 1 mm or less. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03
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...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 Label size Width, backing sheet (inch) (mm) Length, backing sheet (inch) (mm) Thickness, backing sheet (inch) (mm) Total thickness (...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) 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 Label size Width, backing sheet (inch) (mm) Length, backing sheet (inch) (mm) Thickness, backing sheet (inch) (mm) Total thickness (...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...
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... top and bottom margins above and below the perforation are 0.1 inch (3 mm). EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Printable Area Single sheets Envelopes A The minimum top and bottom margins are 0.51 inch (13 mm). B FX-890: The minimum left and right margins are 0.17 inch (4.2 mm). The maximum ... inch (3 mm). A The minimum top and bottom margins are 0.17 inch (4.2 mm). The maximum printable width is 8.0 inches (203.2 mm). EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 The maximum printable width is 8.0 inches (203.2 mm). Roll paper A The minimum top and bottom margins are 0.2 inch (4.2 mm...
... top and bottom margins above and below the perforation are 0.1 inch (3 mm). EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Printable Area Single sheets Envelopes A The minimum top and bottom margins are 0.51 inch (13 mm). B FX-890: The minimum left and right margins are 0.17 inch (4.2 mm). The maximum ... inch (3 mm). A The minimum top and bottom margins are 0.17 inch (4.2 mm). The maximum printable width is 8.0 inches (203.2 mm). EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 The maximum printable width is 8.0 inches (203.2 mm). Roll paper A The minimum top and bottom margins are 0.2 inch (4.2 mm...
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...self test Data (Hex) dump EEPROM reset Bidirectional adjustment mode Control panel Lock-out mode (on the printer. When held down the Pause button for ribbon change timing Program reload mode 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 7 Tear Off/Bin lights Both flash when continuous paper is on the left while you... press the Pitch and Tear Off/Bin buttons at the same time, the printer enters the default setting mode. Right light is ...
...self test Data (Hex) dump EEPROM reset Bidirectional adjustment mode Control panel Lock-out mode (on the printer. When held down the Pause button for ribbon change timing Program reload mode 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 7 Tear Off/Bin lights Both flash when continuous paper is on the left while you... press the Pitch and Tear Off/Bin buttons at the same time, the printer enters the default setting mode. Right light is ...
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... paper; Tear off and the printer starts printing. To clear the paper jam, see page 14. Turn off the printer and leave it off . The available pitch depends on the printer again. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Error Indicators If the printer stops working and one of paper... is jammed in the printer. O Paper Out O Pause O O Tear Off/Bin O O O...
... paper; Tear off and the printer starts printing. To clear the paper jam, see page 14. Turn off the printer and leave it off . The available pitch depends on the printer again. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Error Indicators If the printer stops working and one of paper... is jammed in the printer. O Paper Out O Pause O O Tear Off/Bin O O O...
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...the chances of paper jams. Load paper from the rear slot. otherwise they may come off their backing sheets inside the printer and cause a paper jam. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 9 However, you to load continuous paper from the rear slot. Do not load continuous paper with labels from ... loading paper from the top, front, bottom, or rear. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Selecting a Paper Source Paper can be fed into the printer from the bottom slot, be sure to use a printer stand with an opening large enough for the FX-2190) and install it is also not recommended when your current...
...the chances of paper jams. Load paper from the rear slot. otherwise they may come off their backing sheets inside the printer and cause a paper jam. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 9 However, you to load continuous paper from the rear slot. Do not load continuous paper with labels from ... loading paper from the top, front, bottom, or rear. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Selecting a Paper Source Paper can be fed into the printer from the bottom slot, be sure to use a printer stand with an opening large enough for the FX-2190) and install it is also not recommended when your current...
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... (35°C) or higher, set the paper-thickness setting for the type of the printer in combination. Adjusting the Paper-Thickness Setting First turn off the printer and open the printer cover. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Setting the Paper Release Lever Set the paper release lever to indicate the paper source...tractor installed in the rear push position or when using the front push and pull tractors in the bottom or front pull position. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Front push tractor position For loading continuous paper with 7 parts cannot be used at these temperatures. 10 - Then set...
... (35°C) or higher, set the paper-thickness setting for the type of the printer in combination. Adjusting the Paper-Thickness Setting First turn off the printer and open the printer cover. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Setting the Paper Release Lever Set the paper release lever to indicate the paper source...tractor installed in the rear push position or when using the front push and pull tractors in the bottom or front pull position. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Front push tractor position For loading continuous paper with 7 parts cannot be used at these temperatures. 10 - Then set...
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...Off/Bin light is flashing (the paper is not aligned with the Micro Adjust function. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 11 The Pause light flashes and the printer enters Micro Adjust mode. 4. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Using the Micro Adjust Function The Micro Adjust function allows you to move the top-of-...form position down on the page. 2. You may damage the printer or cause it , even if you turn off ...
...Off/Bin light is flashing (the paper is not aligned with the Micro Adjust function. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 11 The Pause light flashes and the printer enters Micro Adjust mode. 4. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Using the Micro Adjust Function The Micro Adjust function allows you to move the top-of-...form position down on the page. 2. You may damage the printer or cause it , even if you turn off ...
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...; Because labels are using the Load/Eject or Tear Off/Bin button. Because the rear paper path is curled or has been folded. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 If you can easily come off the fresh supply of your envelope. Removing Continuous Paper with the arrow on the pull tractor... 12 - EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Loading Special Papers Follow the guidelines in the front (to the pull tractor) or bottom (pull tractor) paper slot. Thick paper, such as multipart forms with five or six parts, requires a straight paper path to load continuous paper with labels because the printer may come ...
...; Because labels are using the Load/Eject or Tear Off/Bin button. Because the rear paper path is curled or has been folded. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 If you can easily come off the fresh supply of your envelope. Removing Continuous Paper with the arrow on the pull tractor... 12 - EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Loading Special Papers Follow the guidelines in the front (to the pull tractor) or bottom (pull tractor) paper slot. Thick paper, such as multipart forms with five or six parts, requires a straight paper path to load continuous paper with labels because the printer may come ...
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...push tractor, you begin printing. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 13 Caution: Make sure you can load multiple cards using the paper guide, or you tear off your printed document before switching to single-sheet printing. 1. Load single sheets. Your printer loads the continuous paper automatically when you ... continuous paper is installed in the pull position, remove any printed pages remain 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 to lose the top-of the double-bin cut -sheet feeder (bin 1 of -form...
...push tractor, you begin printing. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 13 Caution: Make sure you can load multiple cards using the paper guide, or you tear off your printed document before switching to single-sheet printing. 1. Load single sheets. Your printer loads the continuous paper automatically when you ... continuous paper is installed in the pull position, remove any printed pages remain 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 to lose the top-of the double-bin cut -sheet feeder (bin 1 of -form...
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...-ROM. (See the User's Guide for more of paper. 4. Turn the knob on the CD-ROM. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Clearing Paper Jams Follow these steps to clear paper jams only when the printer is jammed in the printer, tear off Auto line feed Print direction Software I/F (interface) mode Auto I/F (interface) wait time Parallel I/F bidirectional...
...-ROM. (See the User's Guide for more of paper. 4. Turn the knob on the CD-ROM. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Clearing Paper Jams Follow these steps to clear paper jams only when the printer is jammed in the printer, tear off Auto line feed Print direction Software I/F (interface) mode Auto I/F (interface) wait time Parallel I/F bidirectional...
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... load a new sheet of continuous paper that came with Okidata Microline 320/321 Turbo factory settings. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Follow the steps below to indicate it with your printer in Okidata mode. You'll need to FX-890/FX-2190 mode, hold down the Tear Off/Bin and Pause buttons while you need four sheets of... Off/Bin) to use single sheets, you turn on and paper is at least 11 inches (279 mm) long and 8.3 inches (210 mm) wide. The printer beeps once to enter the default-setting mode. You can make settings. See page 14. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 15
... load a new sheet of continuous paper that came with Okidata Microline 320/321 Turbo factory settings. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Follow the steps below to indicate it with your printer in Okidata mode. You'll need to FX-890/FX-2190 mode, hold down the Tear Off/Bin and Pause buttons while you need four sheets of... Off/Bin) to use single sheets, you turn on and paper is at least 11 inches (279 mm) long and 8.3 inches (210 mm) wide. The printer beeps once to enter the default-setting mode. You can make settings. See page 14. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 15
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...279 mm] long and 8.3 inches [210 mm] wide.) 3. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 In the default Lock-out mode, you select the best pattern in your selection by pressing the Tear Off/Bin button. The printer enters the bidirectional adjustment mode and then prints instructions and the first ...these steps to change the settings as described below . The printer enters the Lock-out setting mode and prints the instructions. (You'll need to turn off the printer. 16 - To turn Lock-out mode off . 2. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Locking the Control Panel Buttons You can restrict the use ...
...279 mm] long and 8.3 inches [210 mm] wide.) 3. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 In the default Lock-out mode, you select the best pattern in your selection by pressing the Tear Off/Bin button. The printer enters the bidirectional adjustment mode and then prints instructions and the first ...these steps to change the settings as described below . The printer enters the Lock-out setting mode and prints the instructions. (You'll need to turn off the printer. 16 - To turn Lock-out mode off . 2. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Locking the Control Panel Buttons You can restrict the use ...
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... dots. 4. In hex dump mode, the printer prints all the codes it receives from your printer driver settings, application settings, computer, or interface cable. (Be sure to isolate communication problems between the printer and your printing problem; Caution: Do not turn off . 2. 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: ❏...
... dots. 4. In hex dump mode, the printer prints all the codes it receives from your printer driver settings, application settings, computer, or interface cable. (Be sure to isolate communication problems between the printer and your printing problem; Caution: Do not turn off . 2. 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: ❏...
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... . 2. Caution: Never use a hard or abrasive brush. 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 to move the print head by hand to get water...
... . 2. Caution: Never use a hard or abrasive brush. 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 to move the print head by hand to get water...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... the type of printing and the number 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. These printers have finer printhead pins which : Hit the paper hard...
... the type of printing and the number 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. These printers have finer printhead pins which : Hit the paper hard...