Product Information Guide
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... While you can often change the printer's settings through your software or printer driver, you to clear a paper jam: 1. The following table shows the options available for italic table (options depend on the left side of paper. 4. If continuous paper is off the printer and open the printer cover. 2. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Clearing Paper Jams Follow these...
... While you can often change the printer's settings through your software or printer driver, you to clear a paper jam: 1. The following table shows the options available for italic table (options depend on the left side of paper. 4. If continuous paper is off the printer and open the printer cover. 2. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Clearing Paper Jams Follow these...
Product Information Guide
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... in Okidata mode, do not install the Windows driver that is on , and the printer enters the default-setting mode and prints the language selection instructions. 2. See page 14. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 15 When you turn on the printer. In Okidata mode, the printer emulates Okidata functions, and the following additional settings can print the...
... in Okidata mode, do not install the Windows driver that is on , and the printer enters the default-setting mode and prints the language selection instructions. 2. See page 14. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 15 When you turn on the printer. In Okidata mode, the printer emulates Okidata functions, and the following additional settings can print the...
Product Information Guide
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... sheets or continuous paper that is receiving. Your printer prints all data it is a problem with the printout of your printing problem; If characters are represented by dots. 4. Always press the Pause button to stop ...printer while it receives from your printer driver settings, application settings, computer, or interface cable. (Be sure to use a shielded interface cable.) ❏ If the self test does not print properly, there is printing the hex dump. Caution: Do not turn off the printer. The printer beeps once, and restores its factory default settings. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX...
... sheets or continuous paper that is receiving. Your printer prints all data it is a problem with the printout of your printing problem; If characters are represented by dots. 4. Always press the Pause button to stop ...printer while it receives from your printer driver settings, application settings, computer, or interface cable. (Be sure to use a shielded interface cable.) ❏ If the self test does not print properly, there is printing the hex dump. Caution: Do not turn off the printer. The printer beeps once, and restores its factory default settings. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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...that allow you save paper and trouble, and precisely line up printing on pre-printed forms. LL L Versatility-Flexible interfacing Most EPSON impact printers offer both standard bidirectional parallel and serial interfaces which help you to the tear-off Can be automatic or activated by pressing .... Bundled Microsoft Windows® 3.1x, Windows NT 3.51/4.0, Windows 95 and Windows 98 drivers guarantees ease of use right out of the Windows fonts resident on the control panel. EPSON impact printers offers these types of -form position. When the paper is torn off, or when another...
...that allow you save paper and trouble, and precisely line up printing on pre-printed forms. LL L Versatility-Flexible interfacing Most EPSON impact printers offer both standard bidirectional parallel and serial interfaces which help you to the tear-off Can be automatic or activated by pressing .... Bundled Microsoft Windows® 3.1x, Windows NT 3.51/4.0, Windows 95 and Windows 98 drivers guarantees ease of use right out of the Windows fonts resident on the control panel. EPSON impact printers offers these types of -form position. When the paper is torn off, or when another...
User Manual
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... into a properly grounded electrical outlet. With it, you must reinstall the printer driver. 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 of the printer and plug the other wizard appears when you have problems, ask your...
... into a properly grounded electrical outlet. With it, you must reinstall the printer driver. 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 of the printer and plug the other wizard appears when you have problems, ask your...
User Manual
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...printer software CD-ROM into the CD-ROM or DVD drive. When the Windows installation screen appears, close the screen to continue with Windows pre-installed, Setup may not need the Windows CD-ROM to complete the installation. ❏ If you are prompted to install the Reference Guide and the EPSON... Setup.exe on the CD-ROM. 3. Select your PC came with the driver installation. For Windows 98, 95, or NT 4.0 1. The Installation window shown above appears. If you see page 15 to insert your printer, then click OK and follow the instructions on the screen. 5. Setting Up...
...printer software CD-ROM into the CD-ROM or DVD drive. When the Windows installation screen appears, close the screen to continue with Windows pre-installed, Setup may not need the Windows CD-ROM to complete the installation. ❏ If you are prompted to install the Reference Guide and the EPSON... Setup.exe on the CD-ROM. 3. Select your PC came with the driver installation. For Windows 98, 95, or NT 4.0 1. The Installation window shown above appears. If you see page 15 to insert your printer, then click OK and follow the instructions on the screen. 5. Setting Up...
User Manual
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... 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 When prompted, insert the printer software CD-ROM and click Browse to install the Reference Guide and the EPSON Remote Configuration Utility. If...
... 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 When prompted, insert the printer software CD-ROM and click Browse to install the Reference Guide and the EPSON Remote Configuration Utility. If...
User Manual
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...manual, select Programs, Epson Remote Configuration Mgr, and then click Epson Remote Configuration Manager User's Guide. When the installation is complete, click Finish. (If you see the Welcome screen: 3. 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. Then use Remote Configuration Manager to the LPT2 port. To open on the screen, close it so you are using Windows 2000 and the printer is installed on the computer in its...
...manual, select Programs, Epson Remote Configuration Mgr, and then click Epson Remote Configuration Manager User's Guide. When the installation is complete, click Finish. (If you see the Welcome screen: 3. 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. Then use Remote Configuration Manager to the LPT2 port. To open on the screen, close it so you are using Windows 2000 and the printer is installed on the computer in its...
User Manual
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... Control Panel For detailed information about default settings, see below. There are two ways to change one or more of the printer's default settings. Setting Page length for front tractor Page length for rear tractor Skip over perforation Auto tear-off Auto line feed...the printer software CD-ROM. (See page 15.) ❏ From the printer's control panel using the default-setting mode. Changing the Printer's Default Settings While you can often change the printer's settings through your software or printer driver, you may sometimes need to do this: ❏ Using the EPSON Remote...
... Control Panel For detailed information about default settings, see below. There are two ways to change one or more of the printer's default settings. Setting Page length for front tractor Page length for rear tractor Skip over perforation Auto tear-off Auto line feed...the printer software CD-ROM. (See page 15.) ❏ From the printer's control panel using the default-setting mode. Changing the Printer's Default Settings While you can often change the printer's settings through your software or printer driver, you may sometimes need to do this: ❏ Using the EPSON Remote...
User Manual
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... the other, any changes you made to print out its default settings for the printer to use it is now in Okidata mode, do not install the Windows driver that came with your FX-890 or FX-2190 work like the Okidata Microline 320 Turbo or 321 Turbo. Feature Software emulation... settings for reference before changing modes on the FX-890/FX-2190. Emulating the Okidata Microline 320/321 Turbo You can make sure the printer is turned off wait time Bottom margin Line spacing (lines per inch) Paper out override Printer settings in Okidata mode IBM PPDS, EPSON ESC/P, Oki ML 320T 0.5 second, 1 ...
... the other, any changes you made to print out its default settings for the printer to use it is now in Okidata mode, do not install the Windows driver that came with your FX-890 or FX-2190 work like the Okidata Microline 320 Turbo or 321 Turbo. Feature Software emulation... settings for reference before changing modes on the FX-890/FX-2190. Emulating the Okidata Microline 320/321 Turbo You can make sure the printer is turned off wait time Bottom margin Line spacing (lines per inch) Paper out override Printer settings in Okidata mode IBM PPDS, EPSON ESC/P, Oki ML 320T 0.5 second, 1 ...
User Manual
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... following width: Paper type 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. Printing a Self Test Running the printer's self test helps you determine the source of your printer driver settings, application settings, computer, or interface cable. (Be sure to eject...
... following width: Paper type 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. Printing a Self Test Running the printer's self test helps you determine the source of your printer driver settings, application settings, computer, or interface cable. (Be sure to eject...
User Manual
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...To Get Help If your printer in SoundAdvice: 70470 (for the FX-890) or 70475 (for dealer referral. 44 Troubleshooting Use one of automated help services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. In Canada, please call (800) 922-8911. EPSON provides technical assistance 24 hours ...10063; 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 configuration ❏ Description of the problem You can download drivers and other files, look...
...To Get Help If your printer in SoundAdvice: 70470 (for the FX-890) or 70475 (for dealer referral. 44 Troubleshooting Use one of automated help services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. In Canada, please call (800) 922-8911. EPSON provides technical assistance 24 hours ...10063; 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 configuration ❏ Description of the problem You can download drivers and other files, look...
User Manual - Remote Configuration Manager
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... Configuration Manager The 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. In this book. Then use any time.... This is connected to the USB port instead. 1 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-2190 in a multi-printer...
... Configuration Manager The 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. In this book. Then use any time.... This is connected to the USB port instead. 1 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-2190 in a multi-printer...
Product Brochure
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...default (8 lpi option available on Recycled Paper Test conducted by consistently performing at 14 dots/character Warranty Three-year limited warranty in , top out Software Drivers Windows 95, 98, 2000, Me, XP and NT 4.0 Interface Bidirectional Parallel (IEEE...in faster printing and greater print volume over time. 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 ...
...default (8 lpi option available on Recycled Paper Test conducted by consistently performing at 14 dots/character Warranty Three-year limited warranty in , top out Software Drivers Windows 95, 98, 2000, Me, XP and NT 4.0 Interface Bidirectional Parallel (IEEE...in faster printing and greater print volume over time. 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 ...
Service Manual
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The main components are : Y C229MAIN: Y C229PSB/PSE/PSH: Y C229PNL: Y M-3J60/3J10: Y Housing: Control board Power supply board Operation panel board Printer mechanism for easy removal and repair. c o u p le r F use S w itc h in t H e a d D r iv e r PSRAM CPU PRO M EEPRO M Figure 2-1 . B 2-1 P F M o to r D r iv e r... (IC7), driver elements, and so on . 2.1 MAIN COMPONENTS FX-1180/FX-880 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 ...
The main components are : Y C229MAIN: Y C229PSB/PSE/PSH: Y C229PNL: Y M-3J60/3J10: Y Housing: Control board Power supply board Operation panel board Printer mechanism for easy removal and repair. c o u p le r F use S w itc h in t H e a d D r iv e r PSRAM CPU PRO M EEPRO M Figure 2-1 . B 2-1 P F M o to r D r iv e r... (IC7), driver elements, and so on . 2.1 MAIN COMPONENTS FX-1180/FX-880 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 ...
Service Manual
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This board consists of several IC chips and drivers, as shown in th e a d T h e r m is the control circuit board of this printer. Function of CPU & Gate array 2/4M bit EPROM/ Mask ROM - PF Motor Control - B 2-5 Detectors control - CR...Diagram Rev. Parallel I /F control - Option Type-B I /F 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 . Printhead Control - Control program containing CR Motor driver PF Motor driver Power-off signal sensing P r in the table below: Table 2-3. E...
This board consists of several IC chips and drivers, as shown in th e a d T h e r m is the control circuit board of this printer. Function of CPU & Gate array 2/4M bit EPROM/ Mask ROM - PF Motor Control - B 2-5 Detectors control - CR...Diagram Rev. Parallel I /F control - Option Type-B I /F 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 . Printhead Control - Control program containing CR Motor driver PF Motor driver Power-off signal sensing P r in the table below: Table 2-3. E...
Service Manual
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...3, 7 Test 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 ...to the emitter Reverse the leads and test again. Test pin numbers match the printhead solenoid (dot wire) numbers. Rev. Printhead Connector Pin Alignment Transistor Numbers Q2, Q3, Q4, Q5, ... The tester shows neither open nor shorted. Printhead Driver Test Pin Test Method (Set meter to check #1 pin of the Printhead solenoid. FX-1180/FX-880 Service Manual Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Part Printhead Table...
...3, 7 Test 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 ...to the emitter Reverse the leads and test again. Test pin numbers match the printhead solenoid (dot wire) numbers. Rev. Printhead Connector Pin Alignment Transistor Numbers Q2, Q3, Q4, Q5, ... The tester shows neither open nor shorted. Printhead Driver Test Pin Test Method (Set meter to check #1 pin of the Printhead solenoid. FX-1180/FX-880 Service Manual Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Part Printhead Table...
Service Manual
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...fails to Foreign matter is shorted, necessary). The CR motor is correctly set to see if the foreign substance. resistance. motor driver IC8 on the main board. pulleys. Check if the timing belt Replace the belt. Otherwise, replace the CR motor. common wires...The CR motor rotates, The belt drive or Check the pulleys which Replace the but dose not print. 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 the printhead or disconnected. Table 3-12....
...fails to Foreign matter is shorted, necessary). The CR motor is correctly set to see if the foreign substance. resistance. motor driver IC8 on the main board. pulleys. Check if the timing belt Replace the belt. Otherwise, replace the CR motor. common wires...The CR motor rotates, The belt drive or Check the pulleys which Replace the but dose not print. 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 the printhead or disconnected. Table 3-12....
Service Manual
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A particular dot is The printhead is light, or the print defective. It should be about 16 ohms. If the motor is shorted, check the drivers on the ... with the gear. Foreign matter is uneven. Otherwise, replace the ribbon feed mechanism. FX-1180/FX-880 Service Manual Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Table 3-13. constantly. The PF motor dose Check...ohms. If the printhead is shorted, also check the drivers on the main board. Remove the foreign matter. lever to Chapter 5. Repairing the Printer Mechanism (continued) Symptom Cause Checkpoint w Problem: Self ...
A particular dot is The printhead is light, or the print defective. It should be about 16 ohms. If the motor is shorted, check the drivers on the ... with the gear. Foreign matter is uneven. Otherwise, replace the ribbon feed mechanism. FX-1180/FX-880 Service Manual Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Table 3-13. constantly. The PF motor dose Check...ohms. If the printhead is shorted, also check the drivers on the main board. Remove the foreign matter. lever to Chapter 5. Repairing the Printer Mechanism (continued) Symptom Cause Checkpoint w Problem: Self ...
Service Manual
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... the major mechanical difference between FX-1180 and FX-880 is because no assembly procedures are substituted for FX-1180. Table 4-1 . 4.1 OVERVIEW FX-1180/FX-880 Service Manual Chapter 4 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY This section describes procedures for disassembling, assembling or adjusting the printer. Phillips Screwdriver No.2 B743800200 Phillips Screwdriver No.1 B743800100 Box Driver 7.0mm Diagonal B741700200 Tweezers...
... the major mechanical difference between FX-1180 and FX-880 is because no assembly procedures are substituted for FX-1180. Table 4-1 . 4.1 OVERVIEW FX-1180/FX-880 Service Manual Chapter 4 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY This section describes procedures for disassembling, assembling or adjusting the printer. Phillips Screwdriver No.2 B743800200 Phillips Screwdriver No.1 B743800100 Box Driver 7.0mm Diagonal B741700200 Tweezers...