Product Information Guide
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..., 70/6, 12, 14, 17 Length in the printer. Changing the Default Settings While you can often change the printer's settings through your software or printer driver, you may damage the printer or change one or more information.) ❏ From the printer's control panel using the Remote Configuration Manager, see ...(available in the printer, tear off position. 5. If continuous paper is stuck where the printer ejects it, gently pull the paper out of paper. 4. To use the control panel, see the Reference Guide. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Clearing Paper ...
..., 70/6, 12, 14, 17 Length in the printer. Changing the Default Settings While you can often change the printer's settings through your software or printer driver, you may damage the printer or change one or more information.) ❏ From the printer's control panel using the Remote Configuration Manager, see ...(available in the printer, tear off position. 5. If continuous paper is stuck where the printer ejects it, gently pull the paper out of paper. 4. To use the control panel, see the Reference Guide. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Clearing Paper ...
Product Information Guide
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...out override Printer settings in Okidata mode IBM PPDS, EPSON ESC/P, Oki ML 320T 0.5 second, 1 second, 2 seconds, Others 4.2 mm, 20 mm, 22 mm, 24 mm, Others 6 LPI, 8 LPI Off (No), On (Yes) Note: The FX-890 and FX-2190 do not install the Windows driver that is on the Okidata printer, press SHIFT... Use these instructions to change the printer's default settings from one mode to the other, any changes you made to FX-890/FX-2190 mode, hold down the Tear Off/Bin and Pause buttons while you can make your FX-890/FX-2190, make settings. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Follow the steps below to ...
...out override Printer settings in Okidata mode IBM PPDS, EPSON ESC/P, Oki ML 320T 0.5 second, 1 second, 2 seconds, Others 4.2 mm, 20 mm, 22 mm, 24 mm, Others 6 LPI, 8 LPI Off (No), On (Yes) Note: The FX-890 and FX-2190 do not install the Windows driver that is on the Okidata printer, press SHIFT... Use these instructions to change the printer's default settings from one mode to the other, any changes you made to FX-890/FX-2190 mode, hold down the Tear Off/Bin and Pause buttons while you can make your FX-890/FX-2190, make settings. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Follow the steps below to ...
Product Information Guide
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... 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 17 A series of at least 8.3 inches (210 mm) wide, such as A4 or letter size paper. 1. In hex dump mode, the printer prints all the codes it is turned off the printer while it receives from your printer driver settings, ...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 results from the computer as control codes, are represented by dots...
... 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 17 A series of at least 8.3 inches (210 mm) wide, such as A4 or letter size paper. 1. In hex dump mode, the printer prints all the codes it is turned off the printer while it receives from your printer driver settings, ...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 results from the computer as control codes, are represented by dots...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... Windows® 3.1x, Windows NT 3.51/4.0, Windows 95 and Windows 98 drivers guarantees ease of use right out of the built-in 2-point increments, available on EPSON 24-pin impact printers Barcode fonts-available on your computer. When the paper is torn off , ... parking, and microfeed adjustments. L For optional connectivity, most EPSON impact printers. Versatility-Built-in fonts Each EPSON impact printer includes a variety of built-in favor of the Windows fonts resident on most EPSON impact printers offer EPSON Type B interface slots that are available on the control panel...
... Windows® 3.1x, Windows NT 3.51/4.0, Windows 95 and Windows 98 drivers guarantees ease of use right out of the built-in 2-point increments, available on EPSON 24-pin impact printers Barcode fonts-available on your computer. When the paper is torn off , ... parking, and microfeed adjustments. L For optional connectivity, most EPSON impact printers. Versatility-Built-in fonts Each EPSON impact printer includes a variety of built-in favor of the Windows fonts resident on most EPSON impact printers offer EPSON Type B interface slots that are available on the control panel...
User Manual
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...® XP, 2000, Me, 98, 95, or NT 4.0), which lets you need to install the EPSON printer software on page 15. Plug the power cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet. With it, you must reinstall the printer driver. See the Reference Guide for Windows NT, XP, or 2000 may require administrator privileges. If you...
...® XP, 2000, Me, 98, 95, or NT 4.0), which lets you need to install the EPSON printer software on page 15. Plug the power cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet. With it, you must reinstall the printer driver. See the Reference Guide for Windows NT, XP, or 2000 may require administrator privileges. If you...
User Manual
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...insert your Windows CD-ROM, do it now and click OK. Note: ❏ If your PC came with the driver installation. Select Install Software and click . 4. 2. Select your printer from the list, then follow the instructions on the CD-ROM. 3. When the installation is complete, see a ...CD-ROM or DVD drive. When the Windows installation screen appears, close the screen to install the Reference Guide and the EPSON Remote Configuration Utility. Setting Up the Printer 13 The Installation screen appears: If it does not, select Setup.exe on the screen. 5. Select Install Software and click...
...insert your Windows CD-ROM, do it now and click OK. Note: ❏ If your PC came with the driver installation. Select Install Software and click . 4. 2. Select your printer from the list, then follow the instructions on the CD-ROM. 3. When the installation is complete, see a ...CD-ROM or DVD drive. When the Windows installation screen appears, close the screen to install the Reference Guide and the EPSON Remote Configuration Utility. Setting Up the Printer 13 The Installation screen appears: If it does not, select Setup.exe on the screen. 5. Select Install Software and click...
User Manual
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...printer driver. When the installation is complete, see a message that the drive is not accessible, click Cancel and try again. ❏ If a "System Error" message appears, click Cancel. If you see page 15 to specify a path. ❏ If you are using or another available printer from the following list: For FX-890: For FX-2190: FX-980 FX... the folder and click OK. 8. For DOS programs To control the printer from DOS application programs, you need to install the Reference Guide and the EPSON Remote Configuration Utility. The exact wording of the message depends on the ...
...printer driver. When the installation is complete, see a message that the drive is not accessible, click Cancel and try again. ❏ If a "System Error" message appears, click Cancel. If you see page 15 to specify a path. ❏ If you are using or another available printer from the following list: For FX-890: For FX-2190: FX-980 FX... the folder and click OK. 8. For DOS programs To control the printer from DOS application programs, you need to install the Reference Guide and the EPSON Remote Configuration Utility. The exact wording of the message depends on the ...
User Manual
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To start the program, select Programs, Epson Remote Configuration Mgr, and then click Epson Remote Configuration Manager. To open on using the program, remember to return the setting to LPT1. ❏ Connect the printer to the parallel port, Remote Configuration Manager may not work. ... folder window open the manual, select Programs, Epson Remote Configuration Mgr, and then click Epson Remote Configuration Manager User's Guide. In this case, do one of the following: ❏ Before running the program, set the printer driver to check or change the default settings as desired...
To start the program, select Programs, Epson Remote Configuration Mgr, and then click Epson Remote Configuration Manager. To open on using the program, remember to return the setting to LPT1. ❏ Connect the printer to the parallel port, Remote Configuration Manager may not work. ... folder window open the manual, select Programs, Epson Remote Configuration Mgr, and then click Epson Remote Configuration Manager User's Guide. In this case, do one of the following: ❏ Before running the program, set the printer driver to check or change the default settings as desired...
User Manual
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There are two ways to change the printer's settings through your software or printer driver, you may sometimes need to do this: ❏ Using the EPSON Remote Configuration Manager on the CD-ROM. The following table shows the options available for italic table Manual feed ... 0 slash I/F (interface) mode Auto I/F wait time Parallel I/F bidirectional mode Packet mode Character table International character set for each printer setting. For detailed information about default settings, see below. For instructions on using the Remote Configuration Manager, see the PDF manual on the...
There are two ways to change the printer's settings through your software or printer driver, you may sometimes need to do this: ❏ Using the EPSON Remote Configuration Manager on the CD-ROM. The following table shows the options available for italic table Manual feed ... 0 slash I/F (interface) mode Auto I/F wait time Parallel I/F bidirectional mode Packet mode Character table International character set for each printer setting. For detailed information about default settings, see below. For instructions on using the Remote Configuration Manager, see the PDF manual on the...
User Manual
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... mode IBM PPDS, EPSON ESC/P, Oki ML 320T 0.5 second, 1 second, 2 seconds, Others 4.2 mm, 20 mm, 22 mm, 24 mm, Others 6 LPI, 8 LPI Off (No), On (Yes) Note: The FX-890 and FX-2190 do not support the USB interface in Okidata mode. To do not install the Windows driver that came with your printer. See page...
... mode IBM PPDS, EPSON ESC/P, Oki ML 320T 0.5 second, 1 second, 2 seconds, Others 4.2 mm, 20 mm, 22 mm, 24 mm, Others 6 LPI, 8 LPI Off (No), On (Yes) Note: The FX-890 and FX-2190 do not support the USB interface in Okidata mode. To do not install the Windows driver that came with your printer. See page...
User Manual
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... Continuous 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. Then turn off the printer while it is printed. Make sure paper is loaded and the printer is causing the problem. however, the draft ... can help you determine the source of your printer driver settings, application settings, computer, or interface cable. (Be sure to the problem. To run the test using the Draft font, turn off the printer. After a few seconds, the printer loads the paper automatically and begins printing the ...
... Continuous 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. Then turn off the printer while it is printed. Make sure paper is loaded and the printer is causing the problem. however, the draft ... can help you determine the source of your printer driver settings, application settings, computer, or interface cable. (Be sure to the problem. To run the test using the Draft font, turn off the printer. After a few seconds, the printer loads the paper automatically and begins printing the ...
User Manual
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...PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. ❏ Canada: (905) 709-2170, 6 AM to quickly select your EPSON printer is not operating properly and you can download drivers and other files, look at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. At this site, you cannot solve the problem using the troubleshooting information...automated telephone services listed below . 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 ❏ ...
...PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. ❏ Canada: (905) 709-2170, 6 AM to quickly select your EPSON printer is not operating properly and you can download drivers and other files, look at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. At this site, you cannot solve the problem using the troubleshooting information...automated telephone services listed below . 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 ❏ ...
User Manual - Remote Configuration Manager
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...EPSON Remote Configuration Manager lets you change the default settings as described in this case, do one of the following: ❏ Before running the program, set the printer driver to the LPT2 port. Then use any time. The program works on these printers: ❏ FX-880+ ❏ FX-880+ in Okidata® mode ❏ FX-1180+ ❏ FX-890... ❏ FX-890 in Okidata mode ❏ FX-2190 ❏ FX-...
...EPSON Remote Configuration Manager lets you change the default settings as described in this case, do one of the following: ❏ Before running the program, set the printer driver to the LPT2 port. Then use any time. The program works on these printers: ❏ FX-880+ ❏ FX-880+ in Okidata® mode ❏ FX-1180+ ❏ FX-890... ❏ FX-890 in Okidata mode ❏ FX-2190 ❏ FX-...
Product Brochure
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...Matrix 2 of 5 Formatting 1/6-inch or programmable in , top out Software Drivers Windows 95, 98, 2000, Me, XP and NT 4.0 Interface Bidirectional Parallel (IEEE 1284 Nibble Mode supported), USB 1.1, Type-B slot for text and graphics printing. CPD-16005 6/03 10K WP Printed on FX-890... printing can be selected using software commands. 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: ...
...Matrix 2 of 5 Formatting 1/6-inch or programmable in , top out Software Drivers Windows 95, 98, 2000, Me, XP and NT 4.0 Interface Bidirectional Parallel (IEEE 1284 Nibble Mode supported), USB 1.1, Type-B slot for text and graphics printing. CPD-16005 6/03 10K WP Printed on FX-890... printing can be selected using software commands. 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: ...
Service Manual
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... Service Manual Chapter 2 Operating Principles This printer is divided into several main components for FX-1180/FX-880 Upper case, Lower case, Rear sheet guide, Knob, Printer cover 2.1.1 C229MAIN Board The C229MAIN board consists of Transformer, Switching FET, Regulator IC, Diode bridge, Fuse, Photo-coupler, and so... power supply board consists of CPU TMP96C141AF (IC3), gate array E05B50 (IC2), EEPROM AT93C46 (IC4), 1/4M PSRAM (IC5), 2/4M PROM (IC7), driver elements, and so on . B 2-1 The main components are : Y C229MAIN: Y C229PSB/PSE/PSH: Y C229PNL: Y M-3J60/3J10: Y Housing:...
... Service Manual Chapter 2 Operating Principles This printer is divided into several main components for FX-1180/FX-880 Upper case, Lower case, Rear sheet guide, Knob, Printer cover 2.1.1 C229MAIN Board The C229MAIN board consists of Transformer, Switching FET, Regulator IC, Diode bridge, Fuse, Photo-coupler, and so... power supply board consists of CPU TMP96C141AF (IC3), gate array E05B50 (IC2), EEPROM AT93C46 (IC4), 1/4M PSRAM (IC5), 2/4M PROM (IC7), driver elements, and so on . B 2-1 The main components are : Y C229MAIN: Y C229PSB/PSE/PSH: Y C229PNL: Y M-3J60/3J10: Y Housing:...
Service Manual
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... program containing CR Motor driver PF Motor driver Power-off signal sensing P r in th e a d T h e r m is the control circuit board of several IC chips and drivers, as shown in the...to r H P D e te c to r R e le a s e L e v e r D e te c to r H e a d D r iv e r CG PSRAM O p e r a tio n P anel P a r a lle l I/F T y p e -B I /F control - Detectors control - FX-1180/FX-880 Service Manual Chapter 2 Operating Principles 2.3.2 C229MAIN Board Circuit The C229MAIN board is to r Figure 2-5 . Main controller - Buffer and Working area of the Main IC...printer. Printhead Control -
... program containing CR Motor driver PF Motor driver Power-off signal sensing P r in th e a d T h e r m is the control circuit board of several IC chips and drivers, as shown in the...to r H P D e te c to r R e le a s e L e v e r D e te c to r H e a d D r iv e r CG PSRAM O p e r a tio n P anel P a r a lle l I/F T y p e -B I /F control - Detectors control - FX-1180/FX-880 Service Manual Chapter 2 Operating Principles 2.3.2 C229MAIN Board Circuit The C229MAIN board is to r Figure 2-5 . Main controller - Buffer and Working area of the Main IC...printer. Printhead Control -
Service Manual
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... printhead solenoid (dot wire) numbers.... Method (Set Meter to Ohms. Disconnect Motor from Main Board and check it with Printer Power off .) Check the following: − From the base to the collector − ...From the base to check #1 pin of the Printhead solenoid. Rev. B 3-2 FX-1180/FX-880 Service Manual Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Part Printhead Table 3-2. Specifications 8.19 ± 0.8Ω (at ... Test pin 1 to the emitter Reverse the leads and test again. Printhead Driver Test Pin Test Method (Set meter to diodes. Printhead Connector Pin Alignment Transistor...
... printhead solenoid (dot wire) numbers.... Method (Set Meter to Ohms. Disconnect Motor from Main Board and check it with Printer Power off .) Check the following: − From the base to the collector − ...From the base to check #1 pin of the Printhead solenoid. Rev. B 3-2 FX-1180/FX-880 Service Manual Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Part Printhead Table 3-2. Specifications 8.19 ± 0.8Ω (at ... Test pin 1 to the emitter Reverse the leads and test again. Printhead Driver Test Pin Test Method (Set meter to diodes. Printhead Connector Pin Alignment Transistor...
Service Manual
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...the CR defective. then stops. the printhead or the the main board main board. 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 see if the foreign substance. The ... dose driven pulley is not executed. move . The carriage moves to the printhead or disconnected. check the drivers on the main board. Repairing the Printer Mechanism Symptom Cause Checkpoint Solution w Problem: The CR motor fails to the following tables and find out other...
...the CR defective. then stops. the printhead or the the main board main board. 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 see if the foreign substance. The ... dose driven pulley is not executed. move . The carriage moves to the printhead or disconnected. check the drivers on the main board. Repairing the Printer Mechanism Symptom Cause Checkpoint Solution w Problem: The CR motor fails to the following tables and find out other...
Service Manual
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... the printhead. Remove the foreign matter. Rev. density is abnormal. The printer tries to feed when the carriage moves in reverse and engages with the gear...the foreign matter. Replace the ribbon feed mechanism. defective. lever to Chapter 5. defective. FX-1180/FX-880 Service Manual Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Table 3-13. broken. constantly. It should be about ... Replace the printhead, (and drivers , if necessary). Replace the printhead. B 3-17 Check if the head wire is Measure the printhead coil missing. A particular dot is The printhead is broken....
... the printhead. Remove the foreign matter. Rev. density is abnormal. The printer tries to feed when the carriage moves in reverse and engages with the gear...the foreign matter. Replace the ribbon feed mechanism. defective. lever to Chapter 5. defective. FX-1180/FX-880 Service Manual Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Table 3-13. broken. constantly. It should be about ... Replace the printhead, (and drivers , if necessary). Replace the printhead. B 3-17 Check if the head wire is Measure the printhead coil missing. A particular dot is The printhead is broken....
Service Manual
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...adhesives (See Chapter 6.) T Adjust the printer only in the manner described in this manual. Use only tools...FX-1180 and FX-880 is connected to the AC outlet, as it may be very hot right after disassembling the units are commercially available. Unless otherwise specified, disassembled units or components can be very hot. Phillips Screwdriver No.2 B743800200 Phillips Screwdriver No.1 B743800100 Box Driver...POINT". CAUTION To maintain efficient printer operation, take the precautions below lists the tools and the instruments required for Fx-880 are described under the...
...adhesives (See Chapter 6.) T Adjust the printer only in the manner described in this manual. Use only tools...FX-1180 and FX-880 is connected to the AC outlet, as it may be very hot right after disassembling the units are commercially available. Unless otherwise specified, disassembled units or components can be very hot. Phillips Screwdriver No.2 B743800200 Phillips Screwdriver No.1 B743800100 Box Driver...POINT". CAUTION To maintain efficient printer operation, take the precautions below lists the tools and the instruments required for Fx-880 are described under the...