Product Information Guide
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... -form or tear-off position. 5. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 The following table shows the options available for more of the printer away from you may damage the printer or change one or more information.) ❏ From the printer's control panel using the Remote Configuration Manager, see the PDF manual on country) Manual feed wait time Options (default...
... -form or tear-off position. 5. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 The following table shows the options available for more of the printer away from you may damage the printer or change one or more information.) ❏ From the printer's control panel using the Remote Configuration Manager, see the PDF manual on country) Manual feed wait time Options (default...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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.... 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 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...
.... 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 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...
User Manual
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... work like the Okidata® Microline® 320 Turbo or 321 Turbo by turning the printer on page 15. See "Installing and Using the Online Reference Guide" on in this manual show the FX-890, the instructions apply to the online Reference Guide. Introduction 5 w Warnings must be followed carefully to your equipment. Introduction This...
... work like the Okidata® Microline® 320 Turbo or 321 Turbo by turning the printer on page 15. See "Installing and Using the Online Reference Guide" on in this manual show the FX-890, the instructions apply to the online Reference Guide. Introduction 5 w Warnings must be followed carefully to your equipment. Introduction This...
User Manual
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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. Optional interface cards are also available to supplement your printer's capabilities. sales only). 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. Optional interface cards are also available to supplement your printer's capabilities. sales only). 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
User Manual
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... install the manual on your hard disk, follow the on-screen instructions. Click the CD-ROM icon, then double-click SETUP.EXE. 2. You see this window: Setting Up the Printer 15 Insert the printer software CD-ROM in Windows. Follow these steps to change your printer's default settings...Select User Guides. 3. Installing the Remote Configuration Manager The EPSON Remote Configuration Manager provides an easy way to view it on your computer in the EPSON folder. Then, click FX890 2190 Guide. If it directly from the printer software CD-ROM. When the installation is complete, the ...
... install the manual on your hard disk, follow the on-screen instructions. Click the CD-ROM icon, then double-click SETUP.EXE. 2. You see this window: Setting Up the Printer 15 Insert the printer software CD-ROM in Windows. Follow these steps to change your printer's default settings...Select User Guides. 3. Installing the Remote Configuration Manager The EPSON Remote Configuration Manager provides an easy way to view it on your computer in the EPSON folder. Then, click FX890 2190 Guide. If it directly from the printer software CD-ROM. When the installation is complete, the ...
User Manual
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2. Click Yes. See the User's Guide for instructions on the screen. Note: If you are using Windows 2000 and the printer is complete, click Finish. (If you see the final installation screen.) The Remote Configuration Manager is installed on the computer in its own ... User's Guide. Then use Remote Configuration Manager to the LPT2 port. After a moment, you see the 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...
2. Click Yes. See the User's Guide for instructions on the screen. Note: If you are using Windows 2000 and the printer is complete, click Finish. (If you see the final installation screen.) The Remote Configuration Manager is installed on the computer in its own ... User's Guide. Then use Remote Configuration Manager to the LPT2 port. After a moment, you see the 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...
User Manual
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... character set for each printer setting. 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. For detailed information about default settings, see below. To use the control panel, see the Reference Guide. Changing the Printer's Default Settings While you can often change one or more of the printer's default settings. The following table shows the options available for italic table Manual...
... character set for each printer setting. 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. For detailed information about default settings, see below. To use the control panel, see the Reference Guide. Changing the Printer's Default Settings While you can often change one or more of the printer's default settings. The following table shows the options available for italic table Manual...
User Manual
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...correctly. then move the paper release lever to diagnose printer errors. To clear the paper jam, see your paper and reload it ...correctly. the Paper Out light goes off and the printer starts printing. The paper is currently in the paper path,...wrong position. Continuous paper is set to the standby position. Paper is loaded in the printer. Light status O Paper Out O Pause O Pause O Paper Out O Pause Beep ... for the paper source you cannot resolve the problem using the information in the printer or select a different paper source; Press the Load/Eject button to use. See...
...correctly. then move the paper release lever to diagnose printer errors. To clear the paper jam, see your paper and reload it ...correctly. the Paper Out light goes off and the printer starts printing. The paper is currently in the paper path,...wrong position. Continuous paper is set to the standby position. Paper is loaded in the printer. Light status O Paper Out O Pause O Pause O Paper Out O Pause Beep ... for the paper source you cannot resolve the problem using the information in the printer or select a different paper source; Press the Load/Eject button to use. See...
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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 configuration ❏..., manuals, and accessories from EPSON at (800) 873-7766, or visit the EPSON Store at product documentation, access troubleshooting information, and receive technical advice through the electronic support services and automated telephone services listed below . Toll or long distance charges may apply. EPSON provides...
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 configuration ❏..., manuals, and accessories from EPSON at (800) 873-7766, or visit the EPSON Store at product documentation, access troubleshooting information, and receive technical advice through the electronic support services and automated telephone services listed below . Toll or long distance charges may apply. EPSON provides...
Product Brochure
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...14 dots/character 7.5 million characters at or near top speeds. Epson and Epson ESC/P are subject 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, ...bottom, rear) Push and pull tractor** (front, rear) Cut-sheet feeder (optional) Roll paper holder (optional) Paper Path Manual insertion Cut sheet feeder Tractor Pull push tractor Input Buffer 128K Front or rear in, top out Top in, top out Front...
...14 dots/character 7.5 million characters at or near top speeds. Epson and Epson ESC/P are subject 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, ...bottom, rear) Push and pull tractor** (front, rear) Cut-sheet feeder (optional) Roll paper holder (optional) Paper Path Manual insertion Cut sheet feeder Tractor Pull push tractor Input Buffer 128K Front or rear in, top out Top in, top out Front...
Service Manual
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...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... HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS Print method Print pin arrangement Print pin diameter 9 pins Impact dot matrix 9 x 1 0.29 mm ( 0.0114 inch ) RESOLUTION Table 1-1. The main specification is a small foot, 9 pins serial impact dot matrix printer. FEEDING METHOD Friction feed Push tractor feed Push & Pull tractor feed Pull...
...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... HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS Print method Print pin arrangement Print pin diameter 9 pins Impact dot matrix 9 x 1 0.29 mm ( 0.0114 inch ) RESOLUTION Table 1-1. The main specification is a small foot, 9 pins serial impact dot matrix printer. FEEDING METHOD Friction feed Push tractor feed Push & Pull tractor feed Pull...
Service Manual
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...power supply circuit. Feeds a line if pressed shortly. - 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 printer is in the non-printing status, the Micro Adjust function and Font selection are disabled. (3) Load/Eject - Font...
...power supply circuit. Feeds a line if pressed shortly. - 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 printer is in the non-printing status, the Micro Adjust function and Font selection are disabled. (3) Load/Eject - Font...
Service Manual
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... dump mode Switches : Function: "Load / Eject" and "LF / FF" switches while turning on the printer. FX-1880/880 Service Manual Chapter 1 Product Description 1.2.2.2 Operations at Power-on Pressing the specified switch (switches) while turning on the printer. Clears the line counter value stored in the EEPROM Switches: Function: "Tear-off / Bin" and "Pause" while...
... dump mode Switches : Function: "Load / Eject" and "LF / FF" switches while turning on the printer. FX-1880/880 Service Manual Chapter 1 Product Description 1.2.2.2 Operations at Power-on Pressing the specified switch (switches) while turning on the printer. Clears the line counter value stored in the EEPROM Switches: Function: "Tear-off / Bin" and "Pause" while...
Service Manual
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... indications: Table 1-11. Paper eject warning OOO Illegal panel operation O Note: The symbols used in the table below: 1. Table 1-10. FX-1880/880 Service Manual Chapter 1 Product Description 1.2.3 Indicators ( LEDs ) This printer has the following indicators to indicate its current condition, as bin selection Blinks Pause On On On On Blinks Blinks...
... indications: Table 1-11. Paper eject warning OOO Illegal panel operation O Note: The symbols used in the table below: 1. Table 1-10. FX-1880/880 Service Manual Chapter 1 Product Description 1.2.3 Indicators ( LEDs ) This printer has the following indicators to indicate its current condition, as bin selection Blinks Pause On On On On Blinks Blinks...
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..., Option Auto I/F wait time 10 sec., 30 sec. Setting Values Available for the default setting mode 1. FX-1880/880 Service Manual Chapter 1 Product Description 1.2.5 Default Setting Mode 1 You can change some parameters that the printer refers to at printer initialization. 1.2.5.1 Setting Method Refer to the following table: Table 1-12. NO P u s h d o w n L o a d /E je c t s w itc h to c h a n g e th...
..., Option Auto I/F wait time 10 sec., 30 sec. Setting Values Available for the default setting mode 1. FX-1880/880 Service Manual Chapter 1 Product Description 1.2.5 Default Setting Mode 1 You can change some parameters that the printer refers to at printer initialization. 1.2.5.1 Setting Method Refer to the following table: Table 1-12. NO P u s h d o w n L o a d /E je c t s w itc h to c h a n g e th...
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Cleared Items and Values on the printer turns the default settings into the factory settings to perform panel operation easily. BUSY timing data 4.2 mm 0 22 inch 22 inch Standard Rev.B 1-12 FX-1880/880 Service Manual Chapter 1 Product Description 1.2.7 EEPROM Clear Function You can change some ...tractor TOF adjustment value for CSF bin 1 TOF adjustment value for CSF bin 2 TOF adjustment value for rear manual insertion TOF adjustment Value for front manual insertion Bottom margin for rear tractor Bottom margin for front tractor Font Selection Print direction setting I/F mode selection ...
Cleared Items and Values on the printer turns the default settings into the factory settings to perform panel operation easily. BUSY timing data 4.2 mm 0 22 inch 22 inch Standard Rev.B 1-12 FX-1880/880 Service Manual Chapter 1 Product Description 1.2.7 EEPROM Clear Function You can change some ...tractor TOF adjustment value for CSF bin 1 TOF adjustment value for CSF bin 2 TOF adjustment value for rear manual insertion TOF adjustment Value for front manual insertion Bottom margin for rear tractor Bottom margin for front tractor Font Selection Print direction setting I/F mode selection ...
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... CPU PRO M EEPRO M Figure 2-1 . P h o to r IC CN1 CN2 D io d e B r id g e Figure 2-2. B 2-1 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 C229MAIN Board The C229MAIN board consists of Transformer, Switching FET, Regulator IC...
... CPU PRO M EEPRO M Figure 2-1 . P h o to r IC CN1 CN2 D io d e B r id g e Figure 2-2. B 2-1 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 C229MAIN Board The C229MAIN board consists of Transformer, Switching FET, Regulator IC...
Service Manual
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...motor phase changing timing. 2.2.4 Tractor Feed Mechanism The tractor feed mechanism feeds continuous paper to a position between "2" and "6", the printer is driven in the release mechanism switches torque from the PF motor between cut sheet feeding or continuous paper feeding. 2.2.5 Platen Gap ...to the left and right along the CR guide shaft and mechanism frame, and stops it . 2.2 PRINTER MECHANISM FX-1180/FX-880 Service Manual Chapter 2 Operating Principles This printer mechanism consists of CR guide shaft, parallelism adjustment bushing, PG adjust lever and PG detector. PF motor ...
...motor phase changing timing. 2.2.4 Tractor Feed Mechanism The tractor feed mechanism feeds continuous paper to a position between "2" and "6", the printer is driven in the release mechanism switches torque from the PF motor between cut sheet feeding or continuous paper feeding. 2.2.5 Platen Gap ...to the left and right along the CR guide shaft and mechanism frame, and stops it . 2.2 PRINTER MECHANISM FX-1180/FX-880 Service Manual Chapter 2 Operating Principles This printer mechanism consists of CR guide shaft, parallelism adjustment bushing, PG adjust lever and PG detector. PF motor ...
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B 2-3 Printer Mechanis Outline C R M o to r T im in g C a r r ia g e U n it R ib b o n F e e d M e c h a n is m P G A d ju s t L e v e r H P D e te c to r Rev. T ra c to r R e a r P E D E te c to r F ro n t P E d e te c to r P a r a lle lis m B u s h in g FX-1180/FX-880 Service Manual Chapter 2 Operating Principles R e le a s e L e v e r R e le a s e D e te c to r P la te n R o lle r P r in th e a d C R G u id e S h a ft P F M o to r P a r a lle lis m B u s h in g B e lt Figure 2-3.
B 2-3 Printer Mechanis Outline C R M o to r T im in g C a r r ia g e U n it R ib b o n F e e d M e c h a n is m P G A d ju s t L e v e r H P D e te c to r Rev. T ra c to r R e a r P E D E te c to r F ro n t P E d e te c to r P a r a lle lis m B u s h in g FX-1180/FX-880 Service Manual Chapter 2 Operating Principles R e le a s e L e v e r R e le a s e D e te c to r P la te n R o lle r P r in th e a d C R G u id e S h a ft P F M o to r P a r a lle lis m B u s h in g B e lt Figure 2-3.
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... circuit for a difference in the following table: Table 2-2. O v e r V o lta g e p r o te c tio n R e g u la to drive the printer control circuit and drive the mechanism. A C L in e In p u t L in the following table: Table 2-1. The power supply outputs the DC current necessary to r IC +35V... circuits and the mechanism, as shown in the primary circuitry. 2.3 CIRCUIT OPERATION FX-1180/FX-880 Service Manual Chapter 2 Operating Principles 2.3.1 C229PSB/PSE/PSH Power Supply Circuit This printer can be powered by the regulator IC. The input voltages and fuse ratings are...
... circuit for a difference in the following table: Table 2-2. O v e r V o lta g e p r o te c tio n R e g u la to drive the printer control circuit and drive the mechanism. A C L in e In p u t L in the following table: Table 2-1. The power supply outputs the DC current necessary to r IC +35V... circuits and the mechanism, as shown in the primary circuitry. 2.3 CIRCUIT OPERATION FX-1180/FX-880 Service Manual Chapter 2 Operating Principles 2.3.1 C229PSB/PSE/PSH Power Supply Circuit This printer can be powered by the regulator IC. The input voltages and fuse ratings are...