Product Information Guide
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... 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 be added to the EPSON Product Information Guide. The table of contents of this section is listed...
... 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 be added to the EPSON Product Information Guide. The table of contents of this section is listed...
Product Information Guide
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... continuous multi-part forms. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 1 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 table below lists the user replaceable parts for the FX-2190 will be added when they...
... continuous multi-part forms. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 1 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 table below lists the user replaceable parts for the FX-2190 will be added when they...
Product Information Guide
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.... To enter Okidata mode on the FX-890/FX-2190. See page 14. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 15 You'll need to exit the default-setting mode. Press the Tear Off/Bin button to the printer's settings in the instructions. 3. The printed instructions list the settings you can be selected in...with Okidata Microline 320/321 Turbo factory settings. If you have been using an Okidata printer, you want , as described in the original mode are consistent with your FX-890/FX-2190, make settings. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Follow the steps below to open the Menu. If you use single sheets,...
.... To enter Okidata mode on the FX-890/FX-2190. See page 14. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 15 You'll need to exit the default-setting mode. Press the Tear Off/Bin button to the printer's settings in the instructions. 3. The printed instructions list the settings you can be selected in...with Okidata Microline 320/321 Turbo factory settings. If you have been using an Okidata printer, you want , as described in the original mode are consistent with your FX-890/FX-2190, make settings. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Follow the steps below to open the Menu. If you use single sheets,...
Product Information Guide
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...printer mechanism. Contact an EPSON dealer if you have just used the printer, the print head may be hot; 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 on the printer mechanism or electronic components....
...printer mechanism. Contact an EPSON dealer if you have just used the printer, the print head may be hot; 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 on the printer mechanism or electronic components....
User Manual
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...your Windows CD-ROM, do it now and click OK. Insert the printer software CD-ROM into the CD-ROM or DVD drive. Select your printer from the list, then follow the instructions on the CD-ROM. 3. Setting Up the Printer 13 The Installation screen appears: If it does not, select Setup.... not need the Windows CD-ROM to complete the installation. ❏ If you are prompted to install the Reference Guide and the EPSON Remote Configuration Utility. If it does not, double-click Setup.exe on the screen. 5. Insert the printer software CD-ROM into the CD-ROM or DVD drive. 2.
...your Windows CD-ROM, do it now and click OK. Insert the printer software CD-ROM into the CD-ROM or DVD drive. Select your printer from the list, then follow the instructions on the CD-ROM. 3. Setting Up the Printer 13 The Installation screen appears: If it does not, select Setup.... not need the Windows CD-ROM to complete the installation. ❏ If you are prompted to install the Reference Guide and the EPSON Remote Configuration Utility. If it does not, double-click Setup.exe on the screen. 5. Insert the printer software CD-ROM into the CD-ROM or DVD drive. 2.
User Manual
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... insert your printer, choose the first available 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 14 Setting Up the Printer Choose the EPSON printer at the ...❏ If you need to select the correct path. If the list in your application. 6. Click Browse and select the path for the printer driver. For DOS programs To control the printer from the printer list in your application does not include your Windows CD when prompted. ...
... insert your printer, choose the first available 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 14 Setting Up the Printer Choose the EPSON printer at the ...❏ If you need to select the correct path. If the list in your application. 6. Click Browse and select the path for the printer driver. For DOS programs To control the printer from the printer list in your application does not include your Windows CD when prompted. ...
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...options for the selected setting until the printout shows the language you want underlined. 3. To print a list of paper each time the printer ejects a printed page. 1. Your new settings become the printer's defaults. Setting Auto CR (available in IBM PPDS emulation mode) IBM character table Options (default in...) Off, On Table 2, Table1 Default-setting mode Follow the steps below to step 5. Using the Control Panel 39 Make sure the printer is underlined. 2. Press the ItemD or ItemU button to select the next or previous setting you want to scroll through the settings one...
...options for the selected setting until the printout shows the language you want underlined. 3. To print a list of paper each time the printer ejects a printed page. 1. Your new settings become the printer's defaults. Setting Auto CR (available in IBM PPDS emulation mode) IBM character table Options (default in...) Off, On Table 2, Table1 Default-setting mode Follow the steps below to step 5. Using the Control Panel 39 Make sure the printer is underlined. 2. Press the ItemD or ItemU button to select the next or previous setting you want to scroll through the settings one...
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..., see the contact information below . 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 date of purchase ❏ Computer ...you can reach EPSON Support at http://support.epson.com. At this site, you must have a touch tone telephone and call , please have the following SoundAdviceSM Express Codes to 6 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through the electronic support services and automated telephone services listed below . Before...
..., see the contact information below . 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 date of purchase ❏ Computer ...you can reach EPSON Support at http://support.epson.com. At this site, you must have a touch tone telephone and call , please have the following SoundAdviceSM Express Codes to 6 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through the electronic support services and automated telephone services listed below . Before...
User Manual - Remote Configuration Manager
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Choose your printer. If you see the Remote Configuration Manager screen: You can change settings in Okidata mode, be sure to select the Oki version for your printer from the list and click Select. Turn the printer off, wait a moment, and turn it back on. 4. If you select the Advanced tab, you are using your printer in the Basic tab (shown above) and the Advanced tab. You see this message: 3 3.
Choose your printer. If you see the Remote Configuration Manager screen: You can change settings in Okidata mode, be sure to select the Oki version for your printer from the list and click Select. Turn the printer off, wait a moment, and turn it back on. 4. If you select the Advanced tab, you are using your printer in the Basic tab (shown above) and the Advanced tab. You see this message: 3 3.
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...be used in the future (see page 8). Select the value you want from the pull-down list or enter the setting you want and click OK. If you can either update the printer now with the new settings, as described below, or save the settings in a configuration file ...to change a setting, click Cancel. Note: For more information about printer settings and options, see a window like this: 2. You see your printer documentation. When you finish making changes to the settings, you decide not to take effect. 5 Important: You must update...
...be used in the future (see page 8). Select the value you want from the pull-down list or enter the setting you want and click OK. If you can either update the printer now with the new settings, as described below, or save the settings in a configuration file ...to change a setting, click Cancel. Note: For more information about printer settings and options, see a window like this: 2. You see your printer documentation. When you finish making changes to the settings, you decide not to take effect. 5 Important: You must update...
Service Manual
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...CAUTION IN WORKING ON POWER SUPPLY AND OTHER ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS. MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SOURCE VOLTAGES IS THE SAME AS THE RATED VOLTAGE, LISTED ON THE SERIAL NUMBER/RATING PLATE. DANGER 1. REPLACE MALFUNCTIONING COMPONENTS ONLY WITH THOSE COMPONENTS BY THE MANUFACTURE; DANGER Signals a precaution ...which , if ignored, could result in damage to equipment. 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. Great caution ...
...CAUTION IN WORKING ON POWER SUPPLY AND OTHER ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS. MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SOURCE VOLTAGES IS THE SAME AS THE RATED VOLTAGE, LISTED ON THE SERIAL NUMBER/RATING PLATE. DANGER 1. REPLACE MALFUNCTIONING COMPONENTS ONLY WITH THOSE COMPONENTS BY THE MANUFACTURE; DANGER Signals a precaution ...which , if ignored, could result in damage to equipment. 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. Great caution ...
Service Manual
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... included herein are organized as follows: CHAPTER 1. CHAPTER 4. ADJUSTMENTS Provides Epson-approved methods for troubleshooting. PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS Provides a general overview and specifications of Epson-approved lubricants and adhesives required for the experienced repair technicians, and attention ...should be given to the precautions on the preceding page. CHAPTER 3. MAINTENANCE Provides preventive maintenance procedures and the lists of the product...
... included herein are organized as follows: CHAPTER 1. CHAPTER 4. ADJUSTMENTS Provides Epson-approved methods for troubleshooting. PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS Provides a general overview and specifications of Epson-approved lubricants and adhesives required for the experienced repair technicians, and attention ...should be given to the precautions on the preceding page. CHAPTER 3. MAINTENANCE Provides preventive maintenance procedures and the lists of the product...
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.... If it is pressed again, the paper is moved to /from the list on and off adjustment is used. (7) Font Selects the font from the printer. (2) Pause This switch alternates printer activity between printing and non-printing states. Micro switch executes micro feed forward or...available in the Micro Adjust mode. Loads the paper when the printer is in 2 M ic r o A d ju s t O p e ra te 3sec Figure 1-3. If this printer consists of paper. - Ejects the paper to the Tear-OFF position. 1.2 OPERATION FX-1880/880 Service Manual Chapter 1 Product Description This section describes...
.... If it is pressed again, the paper is moved to /from the list on and off adjustment is used. (7) Font Selects the font from the printer. (2) Pause This switch alternates printer activity between printing and non-printing states. Micro switch executes micro feed forward or...available in the Micro Adjust mode. Loads the paper when the printer is in 2 M ic r o A d ju s t O p e ra te 3sec Figure 1-3. If this printer consists of paper. - Ejects the paper to the Tear-OFF position. 1.2 OPERATION FX-1880/880 Service Manual Chapter 1 Product Description This section describes...
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...the problem. Abnormal carriage operation at all. • Faulty printing some dots are not printing. Once the problem has been identified, refer to the flowchart listed in the Flowcharts Rev. The printer prints but carriage operation is normal. When the LF/FF switch is pressed, ... executed correctly, but the printer then fails to enter the READY mode. • No printing at power on . • Carriage returns to home position correctly, but data is not printed. • Data from the symptom displayed. 3.2 UNIT LEVEL TROUBLESHOOTING FX-1180/FX-880 Service Manual Chapter 3...
...the problem. Abnormal carriage operation at all. • Faulty printing some dots are not printing. Once the problem has been identified, refer to the flowchart listed in the Flowcharts Rev. The printer prints but carriage operation is normal. When the LF/FF switch is pressed, ... executed correctly, but the printer then fails to enter the READY mode. • No printing at power on . • Carriage returns to home position correctly, but data is not printed. • Data from the symptom displayed. 3.2 UNIT LEVEL TROUBLESHOOTING FX-1180/FX-880 Service Manual Chapter 3...
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... that meet these specifications. Tool and Instrument List Name Specification EPSON Part No. Any adjustments required after disassembling the units are described under the heading "ADJUSTEMNTS". 4.1.1 Disassembly Precautions Follow the precautions below when disassembling the printer. T Do not touch the heat sink ...AND ASSEMBLY This section describes procedures for maintenance work. Therefore, no exclusive drawings for FX-1180 has been made since the major mechanical difference between FX-1180 and FX-880 is not electrically isolated. T Never touch the heat sink attached to the ...
... that meet these specifications. Tool and Instrument List Name Specification EPSON Part No. Any adjustments required after disassembling the units are described under the heading "ADJUSTEMNTS". 4.1.1 Disassembly Precautions Follow the precautions below when disassembling the printer. T Do not touch the heat sink ...AND ASSEMBLY This section describes procedures for maintenance work. Therefore, no exclusive drawings for FX-1180 has been made since the major mechanical difference between FX-1180 and FX-880 is not electrically isolated. T Never touch the heat sink attached to the ...
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Repair Status Check List Category Printer Mechanism Component Printhead Carriage Mechanism... repair work performed before returning the product to the users. B 4-2 Latest version = Has the ribbon cartridge been removed from the printer? Status V Checked, OK V Not necessary V Checked, OK V Not necessary V Checked, OK V Not necessary V Checked, ..., OK V Not necessary V Checked, OK V Not necessary V Checked, OK V Not necessary Rev. FX-1180/FX-880 Service Manual Chapter 4 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY 4.1.3 Service Check After Repair After completing repair of the product, use the check...
Repair Status Check List Category Printer Mechanism Component Printhead Carriage Mechanism... repair work performed before returning the product to the users. B 4-2 Latest version = Has the ribbon cartridge been removed from the printer? Status V Checked, OK V Not necessary V Checked, OK V Not necessary V Checked, OK V Not necessary V Checked, ..., OK V Not necessary V Checked, OK V Not necessary V Checked, OK V Not necessary Rev. FX-1180/FX-880 Service Manual Chapter 4 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY 4.1.3 Service Check After Repair After completing repair of the product, use the check...
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... Cross-recessed Pan-head Screw Cross-recessed Bind-head Screw with Outside toothed lock washer Top Crossrecessed Table 4-4. FX-1180/FX-880 Service Manual Chapter 4 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY 4.1.4 Abbreviations for Small Parts The table below lists the abbreviations used in this manual for small parts, such as screws and washers. B 4-3 Screw Types and...
... Cross-recessed Pan-head Screw Cross-recessed Bind-head Screw with Outside toothed lock washer Top Crossrecessed Table 4-4. FX-1180/FX-880 Service Manual Chapter 4 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY 4.1.4 Abbreviations for Small Parts The table below lists the abbreviations used in this manual for small parts, such as screws and washers. B 4-3 Screw Types and...
Service Manual
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..."↓"key to select " 9 pins" from the list and press "Return" key. Run the adjustment program in width 3. Program : xxxxx VR 0 = x [ Printer setting ] >(1) 9 pins (2) 24 pins Setting: VR 1 = x ** ** VR 2 = x 5. Referring to the market list table, move the cursor using "↑" or "↓...settings again. Market List Code USASTD EURSTD Destination EDG (NLSP) EUL (MIDDLE EAST), EAL, ESP, EHK Code NLSP DEFSTD 6. The printhead wire select menu appears. Connect the printer and the host DOS/V computer with a parallel interface cable. 2. FX-1180/FX-880 Service Manual ...
..."↓"key to select " 9 pins" from the list and press "Return" key. Run the adjustment program in width 3. Program : xxxxx VR 0 = x [ Printer setting ] >(1) 9 pins (2) 24 pins Setting: VR 1 = x ** ** VR 2 = x 5. Referring to the market list table, move the cursor using "↑" or "↓...settings again. Market List Code USASTD EURSTD Destination EDG (NLSP) EUL (MIDDLE EAST), EAL, ESP, EHK Code NLSP DEFSTD 6. The printhead wire select menu appears. Connect the printer and the host DOS/V computer with a parallel interface cable. 2. FX-1180/FX-880 Service Manual ...
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...** In line** VR 2 = x (6) Envelope (7) SUB MENU 9. Program : xxxxx 9 pins VR 0 = x [ Main Menu ] (1) Bi-D Adjust >(2)FF paper (3) ---- Otherwise, the printer functions are not described in the factory and includes many other check items which are not needed for service, you should not perform any items...select the carriage width and press "Return" key. Rev.B 5-5 FX-1180/FX-880 Service Manual Chapter 5 Adjustment 7. The carriage width select menu appears. The carriage width to select "(2) FF paper" from the list and press "Return" key, and the test pattern printing starts. ...
...** In line** VR 2 = x (6) Envelope (7) SUB MENU 9. Program : xxxxx 9 pins VR 0 = x [ Main Menu ] (1) Bi-D Adjust >(2)FF paper (3) ---- Otherwise, the printer functions are not described in the factory and includes many other check items which are not needed for service, you should not perform any items...select the carriage width and press "Return" key. Rev.B 5-5 FX-1180/FX-880 Service Manual Chapter 5 Adjustment 7. The carriage width select menu appears. The carriage width to select "(2) FF paper" from the list and press "Return" key, and the test pattern printing starts. ...
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...printing modes and "←" or "→" key to select Bi-D printing mode from the list and press "Return" key, and the test pattern printing starts. This section describes Bi... and the value shown below are printed: a H H Figure 5-4. Select the market setting. (Refer to the printer. 3. Press "Space" key, and a Bi-D pattern in the host computer. 4. Bi-D Adjustment Pattern Rev.B... ** In line** VR 2 = x (6) Envelope (7) - Then the Bi-D adjustment menu appears. FX-1180/FX-880 Service Manual Chapter 5 Adjustment 5.2.3 Bi-D Adjustment Bi-D adjustment can be made either through the panel ...
...printing modes and "←" or "→" key to select Bi-D printing mode from the list and press "Return" key, and the test pattern printing starts. This section describes Bi... and the value shown below are printed: a H H Figure 5-4. Select the market setting. (Refer to the printer. 3. Press "Space" key, and a Bi-D pattern in the host computer. 4. Bi-D Adjustment Pattern Rev.B... ** In line** VR 2 = x (6) Envelope (7) - Then the Bi-D adjustment menu appears. FX-1180/FX-880 Service Manual Chapter 5 Adjustment 5.2.3 Bi-D Adjustment Bi-D adjustment can be made either through the panel ...