Product Information Guide
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...) Feeds up to 50 sheets of paper or 25 plain bond envelopes into the printer without reloading. 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...
...) Feeds up to 50 sheets of paper or 25 plain bond envelopes into the printer without reloading. 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...
Product Information Guide
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...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 of Microsoft ...20 cpi EPSON Roman 10, 12, 15 , 17, 20 cpi, proportional EPSON Sans Serif 10, 12, 15, 17, 20 cpi, proportional Bar code fonts: EAN-13, EAN-8, Interleaved 2 of 5, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code 39, Code 128, POSTNET, Coda bar (NW-7), Industrial 2 of 5, Matrix 2 of ...
...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 of Microsoft ...20 cpi EPSON Roman 10, 12, 15 , 17, 20 cpi, proportional EPSON Sans Serif 10, 12, 15, 17, 20 cpi, proportional Bar code fonts: EAN-13, EAN-8, Interleaved 2 of 5, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code 39, Code 128, POSTNET, Coda bar (NW-7), Industrial 2 of 5, Matrix 2 of ...
Product Information Guide
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...sheet of -form position. Flashes when paper has not been fully ejected or paper is selected. See the Reference Guide for ribbon change timing Program reload mode 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 7 In this mode, you turn on /off position or when bin 1 of -form position when held ... selected. 5 Menu When you press both the Font and Pitch buttons simultaneously, the printer clears the buffer and restores its default settings. 3 Pitch button Selects one of the fonts. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Control Panel Buttons and Lights Button/Light Function 1 Font button Selects one of the...
...sheet of -form position. Flashes when paper has not been fully ejected or paper is selected. See the Reference Guide for ribbon change timing Program reload mode 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 7 In this mode, you turn on /off position or when bin 1 of -form position when held ... selected. 5 Menu When you press both the Font and Pitch buttons simultaneously, the printer clears the buffer and restores its default settings. 3 Pitch button Selects one of the fonts. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Control Panel Buttons and Lights Button/Light Function 1 Font button Selects one of the...
Product Information Guide
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... installed, remove them and pack them in the printer's original box. 18 - EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Cleaning the Printer 1. If a pull tractor or an optional cut-sheet feeder is still dirty, clean it off . 2. Be careful not to remove the ribbon cartridge. Do not spray lubricants inside the printer. If any options are closed to carefully brush...
... installed, remove them and pack them in the printer's original box. 18 - EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Cleaning the Printer 1. If a pull tractor or an optional cut-sheet feeder is still dirty, clean it off . 2. Be careful not to remove the ribbon cartridge. Do not spray lubricants inside the printer. If any options are closed to carefully brush...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... 3 numbers in their reliability with LQ FX-980-Nine-pin narrow carriage Wide carriage printers have 4 number in their names Narrow carriage printers have paper loaded and waiting. or a 24-pin printer, and whether it is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. 1/00 Other trademarks are the ...Letter Quality LLL The name of an EPSON's impact printer tells you if it has a narrow or wide carriage: LLL L Nine-pin printers all begin with FX, LX, or DFX Twenty-four pin printers all begin with tireless printheads and superior quality ribbons. both in purchase price and low ...
... 3 numbers in their reliability with LQ FX-980-Nine-pin narrow carriage Wide carriage printers have 4 number in their names Narrow carriage printers have paper loaded and waiting. or a 24-pin printer, and whether it is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. 1/00 Other trademarks are the ...Letter Quality LLL The name of an EPSON's impact printer tells you if it has a narrow or wide carriage: LLL L Nine-pin printers all begin with FX, LX, or DFX Twenty-four pin printers all begin with tireless printheads and superior quality ribbons. both in purchase price and low ...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... Offers the highest print quality for dot matrix printers Ultra Letter Quality Keeps the cartridge from warping during times of the ribbon, the printer can achieve faster print speeds. L L L Available in many competitive printers move with the print head, and therefore has a longer life. L EPSON's stationary ribbon cartridge Competitive design with smaller ribbon on the motor, which can jam...
... Offers the highest print quality for dot matrix printers Ultra Letter Quality Keeps the cartridge from warping during times of the ribbon, the printer can achieve faster print speeds. L L L Available in many competitive printers move with the print head, and therefore has a longer life. L EPSON's stationary ribbon cartridge Competitive design with smaller ribbon on the motor, which can jam...
User Manual
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sales only). Options By adding options, such as a cut-sheet feeder or roll paper holder, you can further expand your printer's built-in interfaces. (See the Reference Guide for dealer referral. 6 Introduction Optional interface cards are also available to supplement your printer's capabilities. In Canada, please call (800) 463-7766 for more information.) 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.
sales only). Options By adding options, such as a cut-sheet feeder or roll paper holder, you can further expand your printer's built-in interfaces. (See the Reference Guide for dealer referral. 6 Introduction Optional interface cards are also available to supplement your printer's capabilities. In Canada, please call (800) 463-7766 for more information.) 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.
User Manual
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...or excessive moisture or dust. ❏ Place the printer near a wall outlet where you turn on a flat, stable surface. Unpacking the Printer Make sure you have the following items. Printer Ribbon cartridge Power cord Paper guide Printer software Follow the directions on the Notice Sheet to... unpack and set up your printer. Choosing a Place for French-speaking users: Placez ...
...or excessive moisture or dust. ❏ Place the printer near a wall outlet where you turn on a flat, stable surface. Unpacking the Printer Make sure you have the following items. Printer Ribbon cartridge Power cord Paper guide Printer software Follow the directions on the Notice Sheet to... unpack and set up your printer. Choosing a Place for French-speaking users: Placez ...
User Manual
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Remove the new ribbon cartridge from the ribbon, however.) Ribbon guide 5. The black plastic ribbon guide is held in place. Setting Up the Printer 9 Turn the ribbon-tightening knob to twist or crease the ribbon. Hold the ribbon cartridge by its handle and insert it clicks in place on both sides of the ...fit the plastic hooks into place. Slide the ribbon guide into the print head until it into place. 6. You should hear it . (Do not remove the ribbon guide from the package. Be careful not to help feed the ribbon into the printer slots. To release it, hold the sides...
Remove the new ribbon cartridge from the ribbon, however.) Ribbon guide 5. The black plastic ribbon guide is held in place. Setting Up the Printer 9 Turn the ribbon-tightening knob to twist or crease the ribbon. Hold the ribbon cartridge by its handle and insert it clicks in place on both sides of the ...fit the plastic hooks into place. Slide the ribbon guide into the print head until it into place. 6. You should hear it . (Do not remove the ribbon guide from the package. Be careful not to help feed the ribbon into the printer slots. To release it, hold the sides...
User Manual
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Insert the paper into the front or bottom paper slot as shown below until the perforation between the platen and the ribbon guide. Slide the right sprocket to remove any slack in the paper, then lock it emerges between the first and second pages is even with ... paper until it in the bottom slot with the top of the paper over the tractor pins on both sprockets. Fit four holes of the printer's ribbon. Bottom slot Load paper in place. 24 Paper Handling Then close the sprocket covers. 8. Front slot Before you load paper in the front slot, remove...
Insert the paper into the front or bottom paper slot as shown below until the perforation between the platen and the ribbon guide. Slide the right sprocket to remove any slack in the paper, then lock it emerges between the first and second pages is even with ... paper until it in the bottom slot with the top of the paper over the tractor pins on both sprockets. Fit four holes of the printer's ribbon. Bottom slot Load paper in place. 24 Paper Handling Then close the sprocket covers. 8. Front slot Before you load paper in the front slot, remove...
User Manual
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...-8911. sales only). Where To Get Help If your printer in SoundAdvice: 70470 (for the FX-890) or 70475 (for dealer referral. 44 Troubleshooting To use these services, you can purchase ribbon cartridges, paper, manuals, and accessories from EPSON at (800) 873-7766, or visit the EPSON Store at product documentation, access troubleshooting information, and receive...
...-8911. sales only). Where To Get Help If your printer in SoundAdvice: 70470 (for the FX-890) or 70475 (for dealer referral. 44 Troubleshooting To use these services, you can purchase ribbon cartridges, paper, manuals, and accessories from EPSON at (800) 873-7766, or visit the EPSON Store at product documentation, access troubleshooting information, and receive...
User Manual
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... proof of the date of the Canadian Interface Causing Equipment Regulations. EPSON AMERICA, INC., LIMITED WARRANTY What Is Covered: Epson America, Inc. ("EPSON") warrants to the first end user customer of the EPSON product enclosed with this limited warranty statement that the consumable ribbon enclosed with this equipment has more than one interface connector, do...
... proof of the date of the Canadian Interface Causing Equipment Regulations. EPSON AMERICA, INC., LIMITED WARRANTY What Is Covered: Epson America, Inc. ("EPSON") warrants to the first end user customer of the EPSON product enclosed with this limited warranty statement that the consumable ribbon enclosed with this equipment has more than one interface connector, do...
User Manual
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...do not allow the exclusion or limitation of misuse, abuse, improper installation, neglect, improper shipping, damage caused by Epson. O. Box 93012 Long Beach, CA 90809-3012 48 Product Information Packaging, postage, insurance and shipping costs incurred ...ribbon or third party parts, components or peripheral devices added to the EPSON product after its shipment from jurisdiction to you may also have other than by an EPSON Authorized Servicer. In Canada, warranties include both warranties and conditions. Epson America, Inc., P. This warranty does not cover damage to the Epson printer...
...do not allow the exclusion or limitation of misuse, abuse, improper installation, neglect, improper shipping, damage caused by Epson. O. Box 93012 Long Beach, CA 90809-3012 48 Product Information Packaging, postage, insurance and shipping costs incurred ...ribbon or third party parts, components or peripheral devices added to the EPSON product after its shipment from jurisdiction to you may also have other than by an EPSON Authorized Servicer. In Canada, warranties include both warranties and conditions. Epson America, Inc., P. This warranty does not cover damage to the Epson printer...
Product Brochure
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... more at up to -install 7.5 million character ribbon cartridge s Ensures a lower cost per page, and reduces the need for the Epson FX-880/880+/980 or Okidata® Microline® 320/320 Turbo. An extremely reliable, high-speed performer, the Epson FX-890 races through four convenient paper paths. Printer Throughput Test* - Engineered for seamless integration into...
... more at up to -install 7.5 million character ribbon cartridge s Ensures a lower cost per page, and reduces the need for the Epson FX-880/880+/980 or Okidata® Microline® 320/320 Turbo. An extremely reliable, high-speed performer, the Epson FX-890 races through four convenient paper paths. Printer Throughput Test* - Engineered for seamless integration into...
Product Brochure
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... conducted by Seiko Epson Corporation. ** Additional tractor unit required Product Code Description Epson FX-890 and Accessories C11C524001 S015329 C800201 C806371 C806381 8310 C823051 C823071 C823121 C823141 C823151 C823452 C12C823912 Epson FX-890 Impact Printer Ribbon Cartridge Additional Push/...top out Front or rear in the U.S. 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: ...
... conducted by Seiko Epson Corporation. ** Additional tractor unit required Product Code Description Epson FX-890 and Accessories C11C524001 S015329 C800201 C806371 C806381 8310 C823051 C823071 C823121 C823141 C823151 C823452 C12C823912 Epson FX-890 Impact Printer Ribbon Cartridge Additional Push/...top out Front or rear in the U.S. 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: ...
Service Manual
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... Mode 2 1-11 1.2.6.1 Setting Items 1-11 1.2.7 EEPROM Clear Function 1-12 1.2.8 Bi-D Adjustment 1-13 OPERATING PRICIPLES 2.1 MAIN COMPONENTS 2-1 2.1.1 C229MAIN Board 2-1 2.1.2 C229PSB/PSE/PSH Board 2-1 2.2 PRINTER MECHANISM 2-2 2.2.1 Printhead ...2-2 2.2.2 Paper Feed Mechanism 2-2 2.2.3 Carriage Movement Mechanism 2-2 2.2.4 Tractor Feed Mechanism 2-2 2.2.5 Platen Gap Adjustment Mechanism 2-2 2.2.6 Ribbon Feed Mechanism 2-2 2.3 CIRCUIT OPERATION 2-4 2.3.1 C229PSB/PSE/PSH Power Supply Circuit 2-4 2.3.2 C229MAIN Board Circuit 2-5
... Mode 2 1-11 1.2.6.1 Setting Items 1-11 1.2.7 EEPROM Clear Function 1-12 1.2.8 Bi-D Adjustment 1-13 OPERATING PRICIPLES 2.1 MAIN COMPONENTS 2-1 2.1.1 C229MAIN Board 2-1 2.1.2 C229PSB/PSE/PSH Board 2-1 2.2 PRINTER MECHANISM 2-2 2.2.1 Printhead ...2-2 2.2.2 Paper Feed Mechanism 2-2 2.2.3 Carriage Movement Mechanism 2-2 2.2.4 Tractor Feed Mechanism 2-2 2.2.5 Platen Gap Adjustment Mechanism 2-2 2.2.6 Ribbon Feed Mechanism 2-2 2.3 CIRCUIT OPERATION 2-4 2.3.1 C229PSB/PSE/PSH Power Supply Circuit 2-4 2.3.2 C229MAIN Board Circuit 2-5
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...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 4.1.2 Tools and Instruments 4-1 4.1.3 Service Check After Repair 4-2 4.1.4 Abbreviations for Small Parts 4-3 4.2 DISASSEMBLY AND ... Detector Removal 4-19 4.2.10.8 Carriage Assembly Removal 4-20 4.2.10.9 Rear Paper Guide Assembly Removal 4-21 4.2.10.10 Ribbon Drive (RD) Assembly Removal 4-22
...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 4.1.2 Tools and Instruments 4-1 4.1.3 Service Check After Repair 4-2 4.1.4 Abbreviations for Small Parts 4-3 4.2 DISASSEMBLY AND ... Detector Removal 4-19 4.2.10.8 Carriage Assembly Removal 4-20 4.2.10.9 Rear Paper Guide Assembly Removal 4-21 4.2.10.10 Ribbon Drive (RD) Assembly Removal 4-22
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RELIABILITY Total print volume MTBF Print head life RIBBON CARTRIDGE Type Color Ribbon life SAFETY APPROVALS 120 V version Safety standards EMI 230 V version Safety standards EMI UPS Version Safety standards EMI FX-1880/880 Service Manual Chapter 1 Product ...Description 6.5 million lines ( Except Print head) 10000 POH approx. 200 million characters Fabric Black Approx. 3 million characters ( Draft 10 cpi, 14 dots...
RELIABILITY Total print volume MTBF Print head life RIBBON CARTRIDGE Type Color Ribbon life SAFETY APPROVALS 120 V version Safety standards EMI 230 V version Safety standards EMI UPS Version Safety standards EMI FX-1880/880 Service Manual Chapter 1 Product ...Description 6.5 million lines ( Except Print head) 10000 POH approx. 200 million characters Fabric Black Approx. 3 million characters ( Draft 10 cpi, 14 dots...
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Consumable & Option Consumables Ribbon cartridge Ribbon pack Options High capacity cut sheet feeder ( Bin1 ) Single bin cut sheet feeder ( Bin 2 ) Pull tractor unit Roll paper holder Front paper guide Front ... 32KB intelligent Interface card Local Talk I/F card 32KB IEEE-1284 I/F card Coax I/F card Twinax I/F card IEEE-1284 parallel I/F card Ethernet I/F card "*": According to each destination. FX-880 #8750 #8758 C80640* C80639* C80021* #8310 C81403* C81401* C82305* / C82306* C82307* / C82308* C82310* / C82311* C82312* C82313* C82314* C82315* C82345* C82357* C80638* C80637* C80020* #...
Consumable & Option Consumables Ribbon cartridge Ribbon pack Options High capacity cut sheet feeder ( Bin1 ) Single bin cut sheet feeder ( Bin 2 ) Pull tractor unit Roll paper holder Front paper guide Front ... 32KB intelligent Interface card Local Talk I/F card 32KB IEEE-1284 I/F card Coax I/F card Twinax I/F card IEEE-1284 parallel I/F card Ethernet I/F card "*": According to each destination. FX-880 #8750 #8758 C80640* C80639* C80021* #8310 C81403* C81401* C82305* / C82306* C82307* / C82308* C82310* / C82311* C82312* C82313* C82314* C82315* C82345* C82357* C80638* C80637* C80020* #...
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...Clearing the line counter value for the ribbon life in the EEPROM. 4. Bi-D adjustment Switches: Function: "Pause" switch while turning on the printer. Data dump mode Switches : Function: "Load / Eject" and "LF / FF" switches while turning on the printer. Switches : Function: - Switch:...Function: "Tear-off / Bin" and "Pause" while turning on the printer enables the following special functions: 1. Rev.B 1-8 Executes the Bi-D adjustment. Executes the data dump function. 3. FX-1880/880 Service Manual Chapter 1 Product Description 1.2.2.2 Operations at Power-on ...
...Clearing the line counter value for the ribbon life in the EEPROM. 4. Bi-D adjustment Switches: Function: "Pause" switch while turning on the printer. Data dump mode Switches : Function: "Load / Eject" and "LF / FF" switches while turning on the printer. Switches : Function: - Switch:...Function: "Tear-off / Bin" and "Pause" while turning on the printer enables the following special functions: 1. Rev.B 1-8 Executes the Bi-D adjustment. Executes the data dump function. 3. FX-1880/880 Service Manual Chapter 1 Product Description 1.2.2.2 Operations at Power-on ...