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...320/321 Turbo EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 15 Locking the 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...
...320/321 Turbo EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 15 Locking the 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...
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... continuous multi-part forms. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 1 Pull tractor unit (C800201 for FX-890, C800211 for FX-2190) Feeds up to 150 sheets of paper or 25 plain bond envelopes into the printer without reloading. You can load single sheets, single-sheet multi-part forms, or envelopes. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Paper guide Paper guide cover Printer cover Edge guides Front cover...
... continuous multi-part forms. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 1 Pull tractor unit (C800201 for FX-890, C800211 for FX-2190) Feeds up to 150 sheets of paper or 25 plain bond envelopes into the printer without reloading. You can load single sheets, single-sheet multi-part forms, or envelopes. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Paper guide Paper guide cover Printer cover Edge guides Front cover...
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The EPSON interface cards in the table below are also supported on this printer. Printer Specifications Mechanical Printing method Printing speed Printing direction Line spacing Printable columns Resolution Paper feed methods Paper feed speed 9-pin impact dot matrix Ultra speed draft 566 cps at 10...your printer with EPSON for FX-2190) Allows you to load single sheets and carbonless single-sheet multi-part forms of up to supplement your printer's built-in 1/432-inch increments FX-890: 80 columns (at 10 cpi) FX-2190: 136 columns (at 12 cpi Bidirectional logic seeking for FX-2190) ...
The EPSON interface cards in the table below are also supported on this printer. Printer Specifications Mechanical Printing method Printing speed Printing direction Line spacing Printable columns Resolution Paper feed methods Paper feed speed 9-pin impact dot matrix Ultra speed draft 566 cps at 10...your printer with EPSON for FX-2190) Allows you to load single sheets and carbonless single-sheet multi-part forms of up to supplement your printer's built-in 1/432-inch increments FX-890: 80 columns (at 10 cpi) FX-2190: 136 columns (at 12 cpi Bidirectional logic seeking for FX-2190) ...
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... 6.6 inches (167.5 mm) Width FX-890: 16.3 inches (414 mm) FX-2190: 23.2 inches (589 mm) Depth 13.8 inches (350 mm) Weight FX-890: 16.8 lb (7.6 kg) FX-2190: 21.7 lb (9.6 kg) Black ribbon cartridge FX-890: S015329 FX-2190: S015327 Ribbon life * FX-890: approx. 7.5 million characters FX-2190: approx. 12 million characters * (Draft, 10 cpi, 14 dots/character) System Compatibility The printer supports the following versions...
... 6.6 inches (167.5 mm) Width FX-890: 16.3 inches (414 mm) FX-2190: 23.2 inches (589 mm) Depth 13.8 inches (350 mm) Weight FX-890: 16.8 lb (7.6 kg) FX-2190: 21.7 lb (9.6 kg) Black ribbon cartridge FX-890: S015329 FX-2190: S015327 Ribbon life * FX-890: approx. 7.5 million characters FX-2190: approx. 12 million characters * (Draft, 10 cpi, 14 dots/character) System Compatibility The printer supports the following versions...
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... multipart (lb) 12 15 (g/m²) 40 58 Quality Plain paper, recycled paper, and carbonless multipart forms with five or six parts, in the rear slot. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Environmental Temperature Operation (plain 41 to 95 °F (5 to 35 °C) paper) Operation 59 to 77 °F (15 to 25 °C) (recycled paper, envelopes, labels...
... multipart (lb) 12 15 (g/m²) 40 58 Quality Plain paper, recycled paper, and carbonless multipart forms with five or six parts, in the rear slot. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Environmental Temperature Operation (plain 41 to 95 °F (5 to 35 °C) paper) Operation 59 to 77 °F (15 to 25 °C) (recycled paper, envelopes, labels...
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... 0.0035 0.09 0.0063 0.16 0.0075 0.19 17 64 Plain paper A 2.5 inches (63.5 mm) minimum B 15/16 inch (23.8 mm) minimum C Corner radius = 0.1 inch (2.5 mm) minimum EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Envelopes (rear entry only): Envelope size (No. 6) Envelope size (No. 10) Total thickness (inch) (mm) Weight (lb) (g/m²) Quality Width (inch) (mm) Length (inch) (mm...) (mm) Length (inch) (mm) Thickness (inch) (mm) Weight (lb) (g/m²) Quality Minimum 8.5 216 -- 0.0028 0.07 14 52 Plain paper Maximum 0.0035 0.09 22 82 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 5
... 0.0035 0.09 0.0063 0.16 0.0075 0.19 17 64 Plain paper A 2.5 inches (63.5 mm) minimum B 15/16 inch (23.8 mm) minimum C Corner radius = 0.1 inch (2.5 mm) minimum EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Envelopes (rear entry only): Envelope size (No. 6) Envelope size (No. 10) Total thickness (inch) (mm) Weight (lb) (g/m²) Quality Width (inch) (mm) Length (inch) (mm...) (mm) Length (inch) (mm) Thickness (inch) (mm) Weight (lb) (g/m²) Quality Minimum 8.5 216 -- 0.0028 0.07 14 52 Plain paper Maximum 0.0035 0.09 22 82 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 5
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EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Printable Area Single sheets Envelopes A The minimum top and bottom margins are 0.17...AS/NZS 3548 class B 6 - B The minimum left and right margins are 0.12 inch (3 mm). FX-2190: The minimum left and right margins are 0.1 inch (3 mm). B FX-890: The minimum left and right margins are 0.51 inch (13 mm). The maximum printable width is 8.0 ....2 mm), the side margins increase to match the width of the paper. FX-2190: The minimum left and right margins are 0.17 inch (4.2 mm). EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 The maximum printable width is 8.0 inches (203.2 mm).
EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Printable Area Single sheets Envelopes A The minimum top and bottom margins are 0.17...AS/NZS 3548 class B 6 - B The minimum left and right margins are 0.12 inch (3 mm). FX-2190: The minimum left and right margins are 0.1 inch (3 mm). B FX-890: The minimum left and right margins are 0.51 inch (13 mm). The maximum printable width is 8.0 ....2 mm), the side margins increase to match the width of the paper. FX-2190: The minimum left and right margins are 0.17 inch (4.2 mm). EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 The maximum printable width is 8.0 inches (203.2 mm).
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...and Load/Eject U buttons to the standby position if a sheet is jammed. Feeds continuous paper backward to adjust the top-of paper. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Control Panel Buttons and Lights Button/Light Function 1 Font button Selects one of the pitch settings. See "Selecting a Font and Pitch"... on functions available through the control panel. See the Reference Guide for three seconds, the printer enters the Micro Adjust mode. See "Changing the Default Settings" on /off position or when bin 1 of the optional cut -sheet ...
...and Load/Eject U buttons to the standby position if a sheet is jammed. Feeds continuous paper backward to adjust the top-of paper. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Control Panel Buttons and Lights Button/Light Function 1 Font button Selects one of the pitch settings. See "Selecting a Font and Pitch"... on functions available through the control panel. See the Reference Guide for three seconds, the printer enters the Micro Adjust mode. See "Changing the Default Settings" on /off position or when bin 1 of the optional cut -sheet ...
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... Usually, you use your paper and reload it is set to eject the paper; See the table below . EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Error Indicators If the printer stops working and one of paper is jammed in the printer. then move the paper release lever to diagnose and fix the problem. Press the Load/Eject button to...
... Usually, you use your paper and reload it is set to eject the paper; See the table below . EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Error Indicators If the printer stops working and one of paper is jammed in the printer. then move the paper release lever to diagnose and fix the problem. Press the Load/Eject button to...
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...Select the paper source that loading paper from the rear slot. The labels may come off their backing sheets inside the printer and cause a paper jam. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 9 Push Tractor Positions There are two push tractor positions: front and rear. If you can remove the tractor... paper from the top, front, bottom, or rear. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Selecting a Paper Source Paper can be fed into the printer from the bottom slot, be sure to use a printer stand with an opening large enough for the FX-2190) and install it in the pull position. Tractor position front...
...Select the paper source that loading paper from the rear slot. The labels may come off their backing sheets inside the printer and cause a paper jam. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 9 Push Tractor Positions There are two push tractor positions: front and rear. If you can remove the tractor... paper from the top, front, bottom, or rear. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Selecting a Paper Source Paper can be fed into the printer from the bottom slot, be sure to use a printer stand with an opening large enough for the FX-2190) and install it in the pull position. Tractor position front...
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... (original + 6 copies) * Continuous paper with the tractor installed in the front push position or when using the tractor in the bottom or front pull position. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Front push tractor position For loading continuous paper with labels Postcards Envelopes Lever position 0 or 1 (single sheets) 0 (continuous paper) 0 1 3 5 6 7 ...(5°C) or lower, or 95°F (35°C) or higher, set the paper-thickness setting for the type of the printer in the pull position. Multipart forms with the tractor installed in the rear push position or when using . (See the table ...
... (original + 6 copies) * Continuous paper with the tractor installed in the front push position or when using the tractor in the bottom or front pull position. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Front push tractor position For loading continuous paper with labels Postcards Envelopes Lever position 0 or 1 (single sheets) 0 (continuous paper) 0 1 3 5 6 7 ...(5°C) or lower, or 95°F (35°C) or higher, set the paper-thickness setting for the type of the printer in the pull position. Multipart forms with the tractor installed in the rear push position or when using . (See the table ...
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...it , even if you make with the Micro Adjust function. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 11 Make sure the Tear Off/Bin light is flashing (the paper is turned on the page where the printer starts printing. Make sure the printer is at the current tear-off the printed pages. 5. Load paper....with the tear-off position. Hold down the Pause button for about three seconds. The Pause light begins flashing and the printer enters Micro Adjust mode. 3. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Using the Micro Adjust Function The Micro Adjust function allows you to move the paper forward or backward in 1/216-inch...
...it , even if you make with the Micro Adjust function. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 11 Make sure the Tear Off/Bin light is flashing (the paper is turned on the page where the printer starts printing. Make sure the printer is at the current tear-off the printed pages. 5. Load paper....with the tear-off position. Hold down the Pause button for about three seconds. The Pause light begins flashing and the printer enters Micro Adjust mode. 3. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Using the Micro Adjust Function The Micro Adjust function allows you to move the paper forward or backward in 1/216-inch...
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...pull tractor) paper slot. Hold down and insert the top edge of the envelope into the printer first. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Thick paper, such as continuous paper with labels because the printer may curl around the platen and jam when you can load multiple envelopes using the optional ...feeder). front paper guide front sheet guide Labels When printing on labels, use the front paper entry slot with labels from the printer: 1. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Loading Special Papers Follow the guidelines in mind: ❏ It is best to load continuous paper with labels on the pull tractor...
...pull tractor) paper slot. Hold down and insert the top edge of the envelope into the printer first. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Thick paper, such as continuous paper with labels because the printer may curl around the platen and jam when you can load multiple envelopes using the optional ...feeder). front paper guide front sheet guide Labels When printing on labels, use the front paper entry slot with labels from the printer: 1. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Loading Special Papers Follow the guidelines in mind: ❏ It is best to load continuous paper with labels on the pull tractor...
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...to switch from printing with the optional front sheet guide to remove or reload the continuous paper. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Postcards You can feed postcards one at a time may damage the printer or cause it . Switching Paper Types You can easily switch back and forth between printing on ...you are loaded in the printer, remove them long edge first. The paper is no longer in the top slot. Set the paper release lever to the standby position. When loading A6 size cards, always load them before you begin printing. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 13 Reverse feeding several...
...to switch from printing with the optional front sheet guide to remove or reload the continuous paper. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Postcards You can feed postcards one at a time may damage the printer or cause it . Switching Paper Types You can easily switch back and forth between printing on ...you are loaded in the printer, remove them long edge first. The paper is no longer in the top slot. Set the paper release lever to the standby position. When loading A6 size cards, always load them before you begin printing. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 13 Reverse feeding several...
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...Guide. Remove any remaining pieces of the printer. There are two ways to do this: ❏ Using the EPSON Remote Configuration Manager on the left side of the printer away from you may sometimes need to clear a paper jam: 1. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Otherwise, you to clear paper jams... only when the printer is stuck where the printer ejects it, gently pull the...
...Guide. Remove any remaining pieces of the printer. There are two ways to do this: ❏ Using the EPSON Remote Configuration Manager on the left side of the printer away from you may sometimes need to clear a paper jam: 1. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Otherwise, you to clear paper jams... only when the printer is stuck where the printer ejects it, gently pull the...
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... enter Okidata mode on , and the printer enters the default-setting mode and prints the language selection instructions. 2. The printer beeps once to use it is now operating in the instructions. 3. See page 14. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 15 Press the Font button until you... switch from the control panel. 4. In Okidata mode, the printer emulates Okidata functions, and the following additional settings can continue to indicate it with your FX-890/FX-2190, make sure the printer is loaded. Feature ...
... enter Okidata mode on , and the printer enters the default-setting mode and prints the language selection instructions. 2. The printer beeps once to use it is now operating in the instructions. 3. See page 14. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 15 Press the Font button until you... switch from the control panel. 4. In Okidata mode, the printer emulates Okidata functions, and the following additional settings can continue to indicate it with your FX-890/FX-2190, make sure the printer is loaded. Feature ...
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...of paper each sheet. During bidirectional adjustment, the printer prints three sheets of alignment patterns. 3. Follow these steps to change the settings as described below . While holding down the Load/Eject and Pause buttons. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Turning Lock-out Mode On and Off ...1. Make sure the printer is pressed. The following sizes: Paper type FX-890 Continuous paper (including 9.5 × 11 inches perforated border) (241 ×...
...of paper each sheet. During bidirectional adjustment, the printer prints three sheets of alignment patterns. 3. Follow these steps to change the settings as described below . While holding down the Load/Eject and Pause buttons. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Turning Lock-out Mode On and Off ...1. Make sure the printer is pressed. The following sizes: Paper type FX-890 Continuous paper (including 9.5 × 11 inches perforated border) (241 ×...
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... appear in the right column with the printer. however, the draft self test prints faster...dump feature is turned off the printer while it receives from your printer driver settings, application settings, computer...Printer To reset the printer's EEPROM, hold down the LF/FF button. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Printing a Self Test Running the printer's self test helps you determine whether the printer...printer is printed. The printer beeps once, and restores its factory default settings. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 17 To enter hex dump mode, turn off . 2. After a few seconds, the printer...
... appear in the right column with the printer. however, the draft self test prints faster...dump feature is turned off the printer while it receives from your printer driver settings, application settings, computer...Printer To reset the printer's EEPROM, hold down the LF/FF button. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Printing a Self Test Running the printer's self test helps you determine whether the printer...printer is printed. The printer beeps once, and restores its factory default settings. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 17 To enter hex dump mode, turn off . 2. After a few seconds, the printer...
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... all dust and dirt from getting inside the printer; Do not spray lubricants inside the printer. 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...
... all dust and dirt from getting inside the printer; Do not spray lubricants inside the printer. 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...
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... must be observed to avoid damage to your printer. For help which is installed automatically when you install the printer software. Okidata Compatibility You can use the online help using your printer software, you can make your FX-890 or FX-2190 work like the Okidata® Microline® 320... Turbo or 321 Turbo by turning the printer on page 15. Notes contain...
... must be observed to avoid damage to your printer. For help which is installed automatically when you install the printer software. Okidata Compatibility You can use the online help using your printer software, you can make your FX-890 or FX-2190 work like the Okidata® Microline® 320... Turbo or 321 Turbo by turning the printer on page 15. Notes contain...