Product Information Guide
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... default settings, see below. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Clearing Paper Jams Follow these steps to remove the paper in the printer. If continuous paper is off the fresh supply at the perforation nearest the paper entry slot. 3. If the paper is off position. 5. Close the printer cover and turn on country) Manual feed wait time Options...
... default settings, see below. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Clearing Paper Jams Follow these steps to remove the paper in the printer. If continuous paper is off the fresh supply at the perforation nearest the paper entry slot. 3. If the paper is off position. 5. Close the printer cover and turn on country) Manual feed wait time Options...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... EPSON CORP. 1992 Printer: FX-2180 Mode: ESC/P Port: LPT1 Font : Roman Pitch : 10CPI Print Quality : LQ Character Table : PC 437 Continuous Rear : 11 inch Continuous Rear : 8.5mm Continuous Front : 7 inch Continuous Front : 8.5mm CutSheetFeeder 1 : 11 inch CutSheetFeeder 1 : 8.5mm CutSheetFeeder 2 : 11 inch CutSheetFeeder 2 : 8.5mm Manual Rear : 14 inch Manual Rear : 8.5mm Help: Select printer Font. Utility EPSON...
... EPSON CORP. 1992 Printer: FX-2180 Mode: ESC/P Port: LPT1 Font : Roman Pitch : 10CPI Print Quality : LQ Character Table : PC 437 Continuous Rear : 11 inch Continuous Rear : 8.5mm Continuous Front : 7 inch Continuous Front : 8.5mm CutSheetFeeder 1 : 11 inch CutSheetFeeder 1 : 8.5mm CutSheetFeeder 2 : 11 inch CutSheetFeeder 2 : 8.5mm Manual Rear : 14 inch Manual Rear : 8.5mm Help: Select printer Font. Utility EPSON...
User Manual
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... to avoid bodily injury. See "Installing and Using the Online Reference Guide" on in this manual show the FX-890, the instructions apply to both the FX-890 and the FX-2190. For detailed information about using your printer: ❏ Setting Up the Printer ❏ Paper Handling ❏ Using the Control Panel ❏ Troubleshooting ❏ Product Information Although...
... to avoid bodily injury. See "Installing and Using the Online Reference Guide" on in this manual show the FX-890, the instructions apply to both the FX-890 and the FX-2190. For detailed information about using your printer: ❏ Setting Up the Printer ❏ Paper Handling ❏ Using the Control Panel ❏ Troubleshooting ❏ Product Information Although...
User Manual
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sales only). Optional interface cards are also available to supplement your printer's capabilities. 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 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.
sales only). Optional interface cards are also available to supplement your printer's capabilities. 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 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.
User Manual
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...screen instructions. Select Install EPSON Remote Configuration Manager from the CD-ROM: 1. Select User Guides. 3. Click the CD-ROM icon, then double-click SETUP.EXE. 2. To install the Reference Guide on your hard disk, select Install Reference Guide from the printer software CD-ROM. ... or DVD drive. You see this window: Setting Up the Printer 15 Installing the Remote Configuration Manager The EPSON Remote Configuration Manager provides an easy way to install the manual on your computer in the EPSON folder. The Installation screen appears. If it from the Installation ...
...screen instructions. Select Install EPSON Remote Configuration Manager from the CD-ROM: 1. Select User Guides. 3. Click the CD-ROM icon, then double-click SETUP.EXE. 2. To install the Reference Guide on your hard disk, select Install Reference Guide from the printer software CD-ROM. ... or DVD drive. You see this window: Setting Up the Printer 15 Installing the Remote Configuration Manager The EPSON Remote Configuration Manager provides an easy way to install the manual on your computer in the EPSON folder. The Installation screen appears. If it from the Installation ...
User Manual
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... folder window open the manual, select Programs, Epson Remote Configuration Mgr, and then click Epson Remote Configuration Manager User's Guide. Then use Remote Configuration Manager to the LPT2 port. Click Next and follow the instructions on using the program, remember to return the setting to LPT1. ❏ Connect the printer to the parallel port...
... folder window open the manual, select Programs, Epson Remote Configuration Mgr, and then click Epson Remote Configuration Manager User's Guide. Then use Remote Configuration Manager to the LPT2 port. Click Next and follow the instructions on using the program, remember to return the setting to LPT1. ❏ Connect the printer to the parallel port...
User Manual
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...(interface) mode Auto I/F wait time Parallel I/F bidirectional mode Packet mode Character table International character set for each printer setting. The following table shows the options available for italic table Manual feed wait time Buzzer Options (default in bold) Length in inches: 3, 3.5, 4, 5.5, 6, 7, 8, 8.5,...Using the EPSON Remote Configuration Manager on the printer software CD-ROM. (See page 15.) ❏ From the printer's control panel using the Remote Configuration Manager, see the Reference Guide. For detailed information about default settings, see the PDF manual on ...
...(interface) mode Auto I/F wait time Parallel I/F bidirectional mode Packet mode Character table International character set for each printer setting. The following table shows the options available for italic table Manual feed wait time Buzzer Options (default in bold) Length in inches: 3, 3.5, 4, 5.5, 6, 7, 8, 8.5,...Using the EPSON Remote Configuration Manager on the printer software CD-ROM. (See page 15.) ❏ From the printer's control panel using the Remote Configuration Manager, see the Reference Guide. For detailed information about default settings, see the PDF manual on ...
User Manual
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... paper jams and print a self test. The paper is not fully ejected. A single sheet of paper is not loaded correctly. Tear off and the printer starts printing. Troubleshooting 41 Light status O Paper Out O Pause O Pause O Paper Out O Pause Beep pattern ••• Problem Solution No... paper is loaded in the manuals, see page 42. the Pause light goes off the printed page at the perforation; Remove your Reference Guide. Set the paper release lever to the...
... paper jams and print a self test. The paper is not fully ejected. A single sheet of paper is not loaded correctly. Tear off and the printer starts printing. Troubleshooting 41 Light status O Paper Out O Pause O Pause O Paper Out O Pause Beep pattern ••• Problem Solution No... paper is loaded in the manuals, see page 42. the Pause light goes off the printed page at the perforation; Remove your Reference Guide. Set the paper release lever to the...
User Manual
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...a touch tone telephone and call (800) 463-7766 for the FX-2190). Use one 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...) 709-2170, 6 AM to quickly select your EPSON printer is not operating properly and you can purchase ribbon cartridges, paper, manuals, and accessories from EPSON at (800) 873-7766, or visit the EPSON Store at http://support.epson.com. EPSON provides technical assistance 24 hours a day through the electronic...
...a touch tone telephone and call (800) 463-7766 for the FX-2190). Use one 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...) 709-2170, 6 AM to quickly select your EPSON printer is not operating properly and you can purchase ribbon cartridges, paper, manuals, and accessories from EPSON at (800) 873-7766, or visit the EPSON Store at http://support.epson.com. EPSON provides technical assistance 24 hours a day through the electronic...
Product Brochure
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and Canada * Advanced print head design provides unmatched burst speed, allowing the Epson FX-890 to change without notice. 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 plus 5 carbonless copies, 1 + 6 copies with...
and Canada * Advanced print head design provides unmatched burst speed, allowing the Epson FX-890 to change without notice. 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 plus 5 carbonless copies, 1 + 6 copies with...
Service Manual
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...to change without notice. However, should any errors be detected, SEIKO EPSON would greatly appreciate being informed of this manual or the consequences thereof. T The above not withstanding SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION can assume no responsibility for identification purpose only and may be trademarks... to ensure the accuracy of the contents of them. EPSON is a registered trademark of their respective owners. Copyright © 1996 SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. EPSON disclaims any errors in this manual. No part of this manual may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or...
...to change without notice. However, should any errors be detected, SEIKO EPSON would greatly appreciate being informed of this manual or the consequences thereof. T The above not withstanding SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION can assume no responsibility for identification purpose only and may be trademarks... to ensure the accuracy of the contents of them. EPSON is a registered trademark of their respective owners. Copyright © 1996 SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. EPSON disclaims any errors in this manual. No part of this manual may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or...
Service Manual
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...THE MANUFACTURE; WHEN PERFORMING TESTING AS DICTATED WITHIN THIS MANUAL, DO NOT CONNECT THE UNIT TO A POWER SOURCE UNTIL INSTRUCTED TO DO SO. REPAIRS ON EPSON PRODUCT SHOULD BE PERFORMED ONLY BY AN EPSON CERTIFIED REPAIR TECHNICIAN. 2. MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SOURCE... ACCESSING INTERNAL COMPONENTS. 5. The precautionary measures itemized below should be observed when performing repair/maintenance procedures. ALWAYS VERIFY THAT THE EPSON PRODUCT HAS BEEN DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE REMOVING OR REPLACING PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS AND/OR INDIVIDUAL CHIPS. 4. DANGER Signals...
...THE MANUFACTURE; WHEN PERFORMING TESTING AS DICTATED WITHIN THIS MANUAL, DO NOT CONNECT THE UNIT TO A POWER SOURCE UNTIL INSTRUCTED TO DO SO. REPAIRS ON EPSON PRODUCT SHOULD BE PERFORMED ONLY BY AN EPSON CERTIFIED REPAIR TECHNICIAN. 2. MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SOURCE... ACCESSING INTERNAL COMPONENTS. 5. The precautionary measures itemized below should be observed when performing repair/maintenance procedures. ALWAYS VERIFY THAT THE EPSON PRODUCT HAS BEEN DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE REMOVING OR REPLACING PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS AND/OR INDIVIDUAL CHIPS. 4. DANGER Signals...
Service Manual
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...instructions and procedures included herein are organized as follows: CHAPTER 1. The chapters are intended for servicing the product. CHAPTER 4. ADJUSTMENTS Provides Epson-approved methods for reference: • Connector pin assignments • Electric circuit boards components layout • Exploded diagram • Electrical .... CHAPTER 2. CHAPTER 6. APPENDIX Provides the following additional information for adjustment. PREFACE This manual describes basic functions, theory of electrical and mechanical operations, maintenance and repair procedures of the product.
...instructions and procedures included herein are organized as follows: CHAPTER 1. The chapters are intended for servicing the product. CHAPTER 4. ADJUSTMENTS Provides Epson-approved methods for reference: • Connector pin assignments • Electric circuit boards components layout • Exploded diagram • Electrical .... CHAPTER 2. CHAPTER 6. APPENDIX Provides the following additional information for adjustment. PREFACE This manual describes basic functions, theory of electrical and mechanical operations, maintenance and repair procedures of the product.
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1.1 SPECIFICATION FX-1880/880 Service Manual Chapter 1 Product Description The FX-1880/880 is as follows; If the head temperature falls down to the normal level, it begins to print again more slowly than before . • When the head temperature rises to the lower limit, the printer stops printing once and then starts printing rest... 90 dpi 120 dpi 240 dpi 60, 72, 80, 90 or 120 dpi 120 or 240 dpi Vertical density 72 72 144 72 72 Adjacent dot print No No No Yes No PRINTING SPEED Table 1-2. The main specification is a small foot, 9 pins serial impact dot matrix printer.
1.1 SPECIFICATION FX-1880/880 Service Manual Chapter 1 Product Description The FX-1880/880 is as follows; If the head temperature falls down to the normal level, it begins to print again more slowly than before . • When the head temperature rises to the lower limit, the printer stops printing once and then starts printing rest... 90 dpi 120 dpi 240 dpi 60, 72, 80, 90 or 120 dpi 120 or 240 dpi Vertical density 72 72 144 72 72 Adjacent dot print No No No Yes No PRINTING SPEED Table 1-2. The main specification is a small foot, 9 pins serial impact dot matrix printer.
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... ) Plain paper, Reclaimed paper, carbon less multi part paper Point glue or both sides paper staple Rev.B 1-2 Cut Sheet Front entry Rear entry FX-1880: 148 ~ 420mm (5.8 ~ 16.5") FX-880: 148 ~ 257mm (5.8 ~ 10.1") 182 ~ 364mm ( 7.2 ~ 14.3 ) 92 ~ 364mm ( 3.6 ~ 14.3") 0.065 ~ 0.14mm ( 0.0025~ 0.0055") 52 ~ 90g/m2 (14 ~ 24... paper, AIR MAIL, no glue at the top or one side of a form Insertion Envelope Width Length Total thickness Weight Quality Table 1-5. FX-1880/880 Service Manual Chapter 1 Product Description PAPER / MEDIA Insertion Width Length Thickness Weight Quality Table 1-3.
... ) Plain paper, Reclaimed paper, carbon less multi part paper Point glue or both sides paper staple Rev.B 1-2 Cut Sheet Front entry Rear entry FX-1880: 148 ~ 420mm (5.8 ~ 16.5") FX-880: 148 ~ 257mm (5.8 ~ 10.1") 182 ~ 364mm ( 7.2 ~ 14.3 ) 92 ~ 364mm ( 3.6 ~ 14.3") 0.065 ~ 0.14mm ( 0.0025~ 0.0055") 52 ~ 90g/m2 (14 ~ 24... paper, AIR MAIL, no glue at the top or one side of a form Insertion Envelope Width Length Total thickness Weight Quality Table 1-5. FX-1880/880 Service Manual Chapter 1 Product Description PAPER / MEDIA Insertion Width Length Thickness Weight Quality Table 1-3.
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...Bar code fonts CHARACTER TABLES Standard version NLSP version INPUT BUFFER 0 Kbytes / 32 Kbytes EPSON Draft 10cpi, 12cpi, 15cpi EPSON Roman 10cpi, 12cpi, 15cpi, Proportional EPSON Sans Serif 10cpi, 12cpi, 15cpi, Proportional EAN-13, EAN-8, Interleaved 2 of 5, ...17 lb) A very continuous form labels, a very mini-line labels or the same quality labels Insertion Width Thickness Weight Quality Table 1-8. Insertion Label size FX-1880/880 Service Manual Chapter 1 Product Description Table 1-7. Continuous Paper with Labels Front entry, Bottom entry See the figure below; 6 3 .5 m m (2 .5 ") 2 ...
...Bar code fonts CHARACTER TABLES Standard version NLSP version INPUT BUFFER 0 Kbytes / 32 Kbytes EPSON Draft 10cpi, 12cpi, 15cpi EPSON Roman 10cpi, 12cpi, 15cpi, Proportional EPSON Sans Serif 10cpi, 12cpi, 15cpi, Proportional EAN-13, EAN-8, Interleaved 2 of 5, ...17 lb) A very continuous form labels, a very mini-line labels or the same quality labels Insertion Width Thickness Weight Quality Table 1-8. Insertion Label size FX-1880/880 Service Manual Chapter 1 Product Description Table 1-7. Continuous Paper with Labels Front entry, Bottom entry See the figure below; 6 3 .5 m m (2 .5 ") 2 ...
Service Manual
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...) 10 to 80 % ( Operating without condensation) Rev.B 1-4 or AC 1200 V rms 1 sec.(between AC line and chassis) Dielectric strength AC 1000 V rms 1 min. FX-1880/880 Service Manual Chapter 1 Product Description ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATION 120 V version Rated voltage AC 120 V Input voltage range AC 103.5 to 132 V Rated frequency range 50 to 60...
...) 10 to 80 % ( Operating without condensation) Rev.B 1-4 or AC 1200 V rms 1 sec.(between AC line and chassis) Dielectric strength AC 1000 V rms 1 min. FX-1880/880 Service Manual Chapter 1 Product Description ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATION 120 V version Rated voltage AC 120 V Input voltage range AC 103.5 to 132 V Rated frequency range 50 to 60...
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... 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 / character) UL 1950, CSA C22.2 No. 950 FCC part 15 subpart B class B, CSA C108.8 class B EN60950 ( VDE, ...
... 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 / character) UL 1950, CSA C22.2 No. 950 FCC part 15 subpart B class B, CSA C108.8 class B EN60950 ( VDE, ...
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Exterior View of the FX-880(FX-1180) Rev.B 1-6 FX-1180 #8755 #8758 Code No. Consumable & Option Consumables Ribbon cartridge Ribbon pack Options High capacity cut sheet feeder ( Bin1 ) Single bin cut sheet feeder (... 32KB intelligent Interface 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* C82345* C82357* C80638* C80637...
Exterior View of the FX-880(FX-1180) Rev.B 1-6 FX-1180 #8755 #8758 Code No. Consumable & Option Consumables Ribbon cartridge Ribbon pack Options High capacity cut sheet feeder ( Bin1 ) Single bin cut sheet feeder (... 32KB intelligent Interface 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* C82345* C82357* C80638* C80637...
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... paper or eject the cut sheet. (5) Tear Off Advances the continuos paper to the paper park. (4) LF/FF - Rev.B 1-7 1.2 OPERATION FX-1880/880 Service Manual Chapter 1 Product Description This section describes the operations equipped with this printer. 1.2.1 Control panel The control panel of this button is held down for over 3 seconds when the...
... paper or eject the cut sheet. (5) Tear Off Advances the continuos paper to the paper park. (4) LF/FF - Rev.B 1-7 1.2 OPERATION FX-1880/880 Service Manual Chapter 1 Product Description This section describes the operations equipped with this printer. 1.2.1 Control panel The control panel of this button is held down for over 3 seconds when the...