Product Information Guide
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... Control Panel Buttons EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 16 Aligning Vertical Lines in Your Printout EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 16 Printing a Self Test EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 17 Printing a Hex Dump EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 17 Resetting the Printer EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 17 Cleaning the Printer EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 18 Transporting the Printer EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 18 Related Documentation EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 18 6/03 P R O D U C T I N F O R M A T I O N G U I D E EPSON UPDATE 6/11/03 This package provides a new dot matrix printer product section to...
... Control Panel Buttons EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 16 Aligning Vertical Lines in Your Printout EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 16 Printing a Self Test EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 17 Printing a Hex Dump EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 17 Resetting the Printer EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 17 Cleaning the Printer EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 18 Transporting the Printer EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 18 Related Documentation EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 18 6/03 P R O D U C T I N F O R M A T I O N G U I D E EPSON UPDATE 6/11/03 This package provides a new dot matrix printer product section to...
Product Information Guide
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...O=On, N=Off 8 - Remove your application to the standby position. If paper from the printer's control panel. then move the paper release lever to the standby position. An unknown or fatal printer error has occurred. Press the Font button until the three Pitch lights indicate the desired pitch as ... 20, PS 10, 12, 15, 17, 20, PS 1. NNO NON NOO ONN ONO USD HSD Draft Roman Sans Serif O=On, N=Off 3. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Error Indicators If the printer stops working and one of paper is , press the Pause button to use in the selected paper source. See the table below...
...O=On, N=Off 8 - Remove your application to the standby position. If paper from the printer's control panel. then move the paper release lever to the standby position. An unknown or fatal printer error has occurred. Press the Font button until the three Pitch lights indicate the desired pitch as ... 20, PS 10, 12, 15, 17, 20, PS 1. NNO NON NOO ONN ONO USD HSD Draft Roman Sans Serif O=On, N=Off 3. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Error Indicators If the printer stops working and one of paper is , press the Pause button to use in the selected paper source. See the table below...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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Start UP Utility Ver. 1.22 Copyright (C) SEIKO 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 ... : 8.5mm Manual Rear : 14 inch Manual Rear : 8.5mm Help: Select printer Font. Utility EPSON Remote! This utility program provides printer status, error conditions, and trouble shooting instructions to each printer L EPSON Remote! Simplifies setup when installing multiple printers-just make the necessary changes in the software utility, and download the settings to...
Start UP Utility Ver. 1.22 Copyright (C) SEIKO 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 ... : 8.5mm Manual Rear : 14 inch Manual Rear : 8.5mm Help: Select printer Font. Utility EPSON Remote! This utility program provides printer status, error conditions, and trouble shooting instructions to each printer L EPSON Remote! Simplifies setup when installing multiple printers-just make the necessary changes in the software utility, and download the settings to...
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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...Yes. Note: ❏ Installing the printer software for more information. The printer software CD-ROM also includes the EPSON Remote Configuration Manager, which displays printer status information and notifies you need to your printer. See the Reference Guide for more information...can select printer settings such as print quality, resolution, and paper size. See "Installing the Remote Configuration Manager" on the back of printer errors. Installing the Printer Software After you connect the printer to install the EPSON printer software on your printer. 3. The printer driver is...
...Yes. Note: ❏ Installing the printer software for more information. The printer software CD-ROM also includes the EPSON Remote Configuration Manager, which displays printer status information and notifies you need to your printer. See the Reference Guide for more information...can select printer settings such as print quality, resolution, and paper size. See "Installing the Remote Configuration Manager" on the back of printer errors. Installing the Printer Software After you connect the printer to install the EPSON printer software on your printer. 3. The printer driver is...
User Manual
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... the EPSON printer at the appropriate step in the folder and click OK. 8. For DOS programs To control the printer from the following list: For FX-890: For FX-2190: FX-980 FX-880+ FX-880 FX-870 FX-850 FX-800 FX-85 FX-80+ FX-80 FX-2180 FX-2170 FX-1180+ FX-1180 FX-1170 FX-1050 FX-1000 FX-105 FX-100+ FX-100 ...using. ❏ If you do not need to install the Reference Guide and the EPSON Remote Configuration Utility. When the installation is not accessible, click Cancel and try again. ❏ If a "System Error" message appears, click Cancel. Click Browse and select the path for the...
... the EPSON printer at the appropriate step in the folder and click OK. 8. For DOS programs To control the printer from the following list: For FX-890: For FX-2190: FX-980 FX-880+ FX-880 FX-870 FX-850 FX-800 FX-85 FX-80+ FX-80 FX-2180 FX-2170 FX-1180+ FX-1180 FX-1170 FX-1050 FX-1000 FX-105 FX-100+ FX-100 ...using. ❏ If you do not need to install the Reference Guide and the EPSON Remote Configuration Utility. When the installation is not accessible, click Cancel and try again. ❏ If a "System Error" message appears, click Cancel. Click Browse and select the path for the...
User Manual
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... Load/Eject button to eject the sheet. Press the Load/Eject button to eject the paper; Paper is loaded in the printer. then move the paper release lever to diagnose printer errors. Tear off . For more troubleshooting information, see "Where To Get Help" on page 44. Using the... Error Indicators Use the following table to the desired position. Light status O Paper Out O Pause O Pause O Paper Out O Pause Beep pattern •...
... Load/Eject button to eject the sheet. Press the Load/Eject button to eject the paper; Paper is loaded in the printer. then move the paper release lever to diagnose printer errors. Tear off . For more troubleshooting information, see "Where To Get Help" on page 44. Using the... Error Indicators Use the following table to the desired position. Light status O Paper Out O Pause O Pause O Paper Out O Pause Beep pattern •...
User Manual
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..., contact EPSON for several minutes; If the print head is stuck. O = On, O = Flashing ••• = Three beeps Five beeps Clearing Paper Jams 1. Turn off . 42 Troubleshooting c Caution: Use the knob on the left side of the printer away from you may damage the printer or change... the paper is off the printer and open the printer cover. 2. Wait a few minutes; Turn off the printer and leave it , gently pull the paper out of paper. 4. then turn on the printer again. Close the printer cover and turn on the printer. Turn the printer back on the left side of...
..., contact EPSON for several minutes; If the print head is stuck. O = On, O = Flashing ••• = Three beeps Five beeps Clearing Paper Jams 1. Turn off . 42 Troubleshooting c Caution: Use the knob on the left side of the printer away from you may damage the printer or change... the paper is off the printer and open the printer cover. 2. Wait a few minutes; Turn off the printer and leave it , gently pull the paper out of paper. 4. then turn on the printer again. Close the printer cover and turn on the printer. Turn the printer back on the left side of...
Service Manual
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...be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. EPSON disclaims any errors in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without notice. EPSON is a registered trademark of them. Copyright © 1996 SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. NOTICE T All rights reserved. No part ...: Other product names used herein are subject to ensure the accuracy of the contents of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. T The above not withstanding SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION can assume no responsibility for identification purpose only and may be detected, SEIKO...
...be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. EPSON disclaims any errors in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without notice. EPSON is a registered trademark of them. Copyright © 1996 SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. NOTICE T All rights reserved. No part ...: Other product names used herein are subject to ensure the accuracy of the contents of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. T The above not withstanding SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION can assume no responsibility for identification purpose only and may be detected, SEIKO...
Service Manual
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TROUBLESHOOTING 3.1 OVERVIEW 3-1 3.1.1 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 ... 4-9 4.2.6 C229PSB/PSE/PSH Board Removal 4-11 4.2.7 ROM Removal 4-12 4.2.8 Platen Removal 4-13 4.2.9 Printer Mechanism Removal 4-14 4.2.10 Printer Mechanism Disassembly 4-15 4.2.10.1 CR Motor Removal 4-15 4.2.10.2 PF Motor Removal 4-16 4.2.10.3 PF...
TROUBLESHOOTING 3.1 OVERVIEW 3-1 3.1.1 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 ... 4-9 4.2.6 C229PSB/PSE/PSH Board Removal 4-11 4.2.7 ROM Removal 4-12 4.2.8 Platen Removal 4-13 4.2.9 Printer Mechanism Removal 4-14 4.2.10 Printer Mechanism Disassembly 4-15 4.2.10.1 CR Motor Removal 4-15 4.2.10.2 PF Motor Removal 4-16 4.2.10.3 PF...
Service Manual
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...: " O " = A beep sounds for approximately 500ms with the interval of approximately 100 ms. " - Buzzer Status Printer status Beep sounds Paper out error OOO Release lever error - - - - - " = A beep sounds for approximately 100 ms with the following indications: Table 1-11. Paper...63719; Blinks 1.2.4 Buzzer This printer has the buzzer to indicate its current condition with the interval of approximately 100ms. Rev.B 1-9 FX-1880/880 Service Manual Chapter 1 Product Description 1.2.3 Indicators ( LEDs ) This printer has the following indicators to indicate its ...
...: " O " = A beep sounds for approximately 500ms with the interval of approximately 100 ms. " - Buzzer Status Printer status Beep sounds Paper out error OOO Release lever error - - - - - " = A beep sounds for approximately 100 ms with the following indications: Table 1-11. Paper...63719; Blinks 1.2.4 Buzzer This printer has the buzzer to indicate its current condition with the interval of approximately 100ms. Rev.B 1-9 FX-1880/880 Service Manual Chapter 1 Product Description 1.2.3 Indicators ( LEDs ) This printer has the following indicators to indicate its ...
Service Manual
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... incorrect. Note: Symbols used in the table represent the following: "∗" : A beep sounds for approx. 500 ms with error indication buzzer and LEDs. FX-1180/FX-880 Service Manual Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Detector Connector Number HP Detector (CN4) Front PE Detector (CN6) Release Lever Detector (CN10) ...Friction Feed mode.) Meter should toggle between open and short. (HIGH: PG -1 ~ 3.) Approx. 14KΩ (at 17°C) 3.1.2 Error As this printer checks its condition by itself at power-on, when it finds any trouble, it indicates it back on other pin T to check the resistance...
... incorrect. Note: Symbols used in the table represent the following: "∗" : A beep sounds for approx. 500 ms with error indication buzzer and LEDs. FX-1180/FX-880 Service Manual Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Detector Connector Number HP Detector (CN4) Front PE Detector (CN6) Release Lever Detector (CN10) ...Friction Feed mode.) Meter should toggle between open and short. (HIGH: PG -1 ~ 3.) Approx. 14KΩ (at 17°C) 3.1.2 Error As this printer checks its condition by itself at power-on, when it finds any trouble, it indicates it back on other pin T to check the resistance...
Service Manual
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... in a state of the signal. O /SLIN This signal is always HIGH when printer power is latched at falling edge of paper-out error O SLCT This signal is always HIGH when printer power is not ready to +5V through 3.9 kΩ. GND Signal ground I.../INIT This signal initializes the printer. Rev. O BUSY When this signal is HIGH, the printer is pulled up to accept next one. Connector Pin Assignment - I DATA1 - O +5V This line is in an error status. GND Signal ground NC Not connected. FX-1180/FX-880 Service Manual Appendix Pin...
... in a state of the signal. O /SLIN This signal is always HIGH when printer power is latched at falling edge of paper-out error O SLCT This signal is always HIGH when printer power is not ready to +5V through 3.9 kΩ. GND Signal ground I.../INIT This signal initializes the printer. Rev. O BUSY When this signal is HIGH, the printer is pulled up to accept next one. Connector Pin Assignment - I DATA1 - O +5V This line is in an error status. GND Signal ground NC Not connected. FX-1180/FX-880 Service Manual Appendix Pin...