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... dot matrix printer product section to be added to the EPSON Product Information Guide. The table of contents of this section is listed below. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 TABLE OF CONTENTS User Replaceable Parts EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 1 Options ...EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 1 Printer Specifications EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 2 Control Panel Buttons and Lights EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 7 Error Indicators EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 8 Selecting a Font and Pitch EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 8 Selecting a Paper Source EPSON FX-890/FX-2190...
... dot matrix printer product section to be added to the EPSON Product Information Guide. The table of contents of this section is listed below. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 TABLE OF CONTENTS User Replaceable Parts EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 1 Options ...EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 1 Printer Specifications EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 2 Control Panel Buttons and Lights EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 7 Error Indicators EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 8 Selecting a Font and Pitch EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 8 Selecting a Paper Source EPSON FX-890/FX-2190...
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... paper handling and reduce the chance of paper jams. This setup is especially useful with your standard tractor installed in this feeder. 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...
... paper handling and reduce the chance of paper jams. This setup is especially useful with your standard tractor installed in this feeder. 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...
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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 cpi 680 cps at 12 cpi High-speed draft 559 ... second Copy mode: 1/6-inch (4.23 mm) feed, 83 msec; EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Front sheet guide (C814001 for FX-890, C814011 for text and graphics printing. The EPSON interface cards in the table below are also supported on this printer. Optional Interface Cards You can be selected using software commands. 1/6-inch...
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 cpi 680 cps at 12 cpi High-speed draft 559 ... second Copy mode: 1/6-inch (4.23 mm) feed, 83 msec; EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Front sheet guide (C814001 for FX-890, C814011 for text and graphics printing. The EPSON interface cards in the table below are also supported on this printer. Optional Interface Cards You can be selected using software commands. 1/6-inch...
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... 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 Windows 98. approximately 400 million characters (Draft, 10 cpi, 14 dots/...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...
... 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 Windows 98. approximately 400 million characters (Draft, 10 cpi, 14 dots/...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...
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...feeder is 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 paper. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Control Panel Buttons and Lights Button/Light Function 1 Font button Selects one of the pitch...timing Program reload mode 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 7 Pitch lights Indicate which font is paused. In this mode, you can press the Tear Off/Bin button to the next top-of-form position when held down . 10 Pause light On when the printer is selected. 2 Reset ...
...feeder is 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 paper. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Control Panel Buttons and Lights Button/Light Function 1 Font button Selects one of the pitch...timing Program reload mode 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 7 Pitch lights Indicate which font is paused. In this mode, you can press the Tear Off/Bin button to the next top-of-form position when held down . 10 Pause light On when the printer is selected. 2 Reset ...
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... paper source is not loaded correctly. NNO NON NOO ONN ONO USD HSD Draft Roman Sans Serif O=On, N=Off 3. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Error Indicators If the printer stops working and one of paper is not fed to the standby position. the Pause light goes off the printed page at...panel. To clear the paper jam, see page 14. Note: Settings you make other settings. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 then press Load/Eject to feed the paper to eject the paper; the printer resumes printing automatically once the print head cools. The paper is currently in application programs usually ...
... paper source is not loaded correctly. NNO NON NOO ONN ONO USD HSD Draft Roman Sans Serif O=On, N=Off 3. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Error Indicators If the printer stops working and one of paper is not fed to the standby position. the Pause light goes off the printed page at...panel. To clear the paper jam, see page 14. Note: Settings you make other settings. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 then press Load/Eject to feed the paper to eject the paper; the printer resumes printing automatically once the print head cools. The paper is currently in application programs usually ...
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...tractor is nearly straight. When loading paper from the rear slot. The labels may come off the backing sheets inside the printer and cause a paper jam. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Selecting a Paper Source Paper can use the front, bottom, or rear paper slot with the pull tractor. Do not... paper slot because this paper path is installed in a curved paper path, which may come off their backing sheets inside the printer and cause a paper jam. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 9 Caution: Do not load continuous paper with labels from the top, front, bottom, or rear. However, you...
...tractor is nearly straight. When loading paper from the rear slot. The labels may come off the backing sheets inside the printer and cause a paper jam. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Selecting a Paper Source Paper can use the front, bottom, or rear paper slot with the pull tractor. Do not... paper slot because this paper path is installed in a curved paper path, which may come off their backing sheets inside the printer and cause a paper jam. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 9 Caution: Do not load continuous paper with labels from the top, front, bottom, or rear. However, you...
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...when using the front push and pull tractors in combination. Pull tractor position For loading continuous paper from the top or front slot. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Setting the Paper Release Lever Set the paper release lever to indicate the paper source you want to improve print quality. Paper...) 4 parts (original + 3 copies) 5 parts (original + 4 copies) 6 parts (original + 5 copies) 7 parts (original + 6 copies) * Continuous paper with 7 parts cannot be used at these temperatures. 10 - EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Adjusting the Paper-Thickness Setting First turn off the printer and open the...
...when using the front push and pull tractors in combination. Pull tractor position For loading continuous paper from the top or front slot. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Setting the Paper Release Lever Set the paper release lever to indicate the paper source you want to improve print quality. Paper...) 4 parts (original + 3 copies) 5 parts (original + 4 copies) 6 parts (original + 5 copies) 7 parts (original + 6 copies) * Continuous paper with 7 parts cannot be used at these temperatures. 10 - EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Adjusting the Paper-Thickness Setting First turn off the printer and open the...
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...off and top-of -form position up the printer cover so you can use the Micro Adjust function to adjust the top-of-form position, as a reference point when adjusting the position. When you make with the Micro Adjust function. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 11 Open the paper guide cover and...the Pause button for three seconds. Tear off position). EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Using the Micro Adjust Function The Micro Adjust function allows you to move the paper forward or backward in effect until you change it, even if you turn off the printer. this setting as described below. The top margin ...
...off and top-of -form position up the printer cover so you can use the Micro Adjust function to adjust the top-of-form position, as a reference point when adjusting the position. When you make with the Micro Adjust function. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 11 Open the paper guide cover and...the Pause button for three seconds. Tear off position). EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Using the Micro Adjust Function The Micro Adjust function allows you to move the paper forward or backward in effect until you change it, even if you turn off the printer. this setting as described below. The top margin ...
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.../Eject or Tear Off/Bin button. Make sure your application program prints entirely within the printable area of the envelope into the printer first. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Be sure to avoid paper jams. Make sure the forms do not exceed 0.018 inch (0.46 mm). Thick paper...pull tractor) or bottom (pull tractor) paper slot. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Loading Special Papers Follow the guidelines in the front (to position 5 (for thin envelopes) or 6 (for continuous paper with labels is aligned with labels from the printer. Envelopes Before loading envelopes, set the paper-thickness ...
.../Eject or Tear Off/Bin button. Make sure your application program prints entirely within the printable area of the envelope into the printer first. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Be sure to avoid paper jams. Make sure the forms do not exceed 0.018 inch (0.46 mm). Thick paper...pull tractor) or bottom (pull tractor) paper slot. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Loading Special Papers Follow the guidelines in the front (to position 5 (for thin envelopes) or 6 (for continuous paper with labels is aligned with labels from the printer. Envelopes Before loading envelopes, set the paper-thickness ...
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...first, always load them in the next step. The cards can be loaded only in the printer, press the Load/Eject button to eject it to switch from it . 3. When you begin printing. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 13 this may cause a paper jam. 2. Switching to Printing on Single Sheets ...on single sheets to the front or rear push position, depending on continuous paper with a push tractor. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Postcards You can feed postcards one at a time may damage the printer or cause it . Reverse feeding several times until the left Tear Off/Bin light is no longer in...
...first, always load them in the next step. The cards can be loaded only in the printer, press the Load/Eject button to eject it to switch from it . 3. When you begin printing. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 13 this may cause a paper jam. 2. Switching to Printing on Single Sheets ...on single sheets to the front or rear push position, depending on continuous paper with a push tractor. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Postcards You can feed postcards one at a time may damage the printer or cause it . Reverse feeding several times until the left Tear Off/Bin light is no longer in...
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...jam: 1. Caution: Use the knob on the left side of the printer to remove the paper in the printer, tear off . Close the printer cover and turn on the printer. For detailed information about default settings, see below. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Otherwise, you to clear paper jams only when the... the Paper Out light is not flashing and the Pause light is jammed in the printer. If continuous paper is off the fresh supply at the perforation nearest the paper entry slot. 3. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Clearing Paper Jams Follow these steps to change one or more information.) ❏...
...jam: 1. Caution: Use the knob on the left side of the printer to remove the paper in the printer, tear off . Close the printer cover and turn on the printer. For detailed information about default settings, see below. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Otherwise, you to clear paper jams only when the... the Paper Out light is not flashing and the Pause light is jammed in the printer. If continuous paper is off the fresh supply at the perforation nearest the paper entry slot. 3. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Clearing Paper Jams Follow these steps to change one or more information.) ❏...
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... following additional settings can print the default settings for reference before changing modes on , and the printer enters the default-setting mode and prints the language selection instructions. 2. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Follow the steps below to change the printer's default settings from the control panel. 4. Then press the Pitch and Tear Off/Bin buttons...
... following additional settings can print the default settings for reference before changing modes on , and the printer enters the default-setting mode and prints the language selection instructions. 2. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Follow the steps below to change the printer's default settings from the control panel. 4. Then press the Pitch and Tear Off/Bin buttons...
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... holding down the LF/FF and Pause buttons. Make sure the printer is loaded, then turn on (as desired. 4. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Locking the Control Panel Buttons You can restrict the use the printer's bidirectional adjustment mode to correct this problem. If you need to load a new sheet of paper each time...
... holding down the LF/FF and Pause buttons. Make sure the printer is loaded, then turn on (as desired. 4. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Locking the Control Panel Buttons You can restrict the use the printer's bidirectional adjustment mode to correct this problem. If you need to load a new sheet of paper each time...
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...To turn off hex dump mode, press the Pause button, eject the printed page(s), and then turn off the printer. The printer beeps once, and restores its factory default settings. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 17 You can print a hexadecimal dump to eject the printed page. Printing a Hex Dump The hex... is printing the self test. Caution: Do not turn off the printer while it receives in hexadecimal format, such as control codes, are represented by dots. 4. To enter hex dump mode, turn on the printer. To run the test using either single sheets or continuous paper that...
...To turn off hex dump mode, press the Pause button, eject the printed page(s), and then turn off the printer. The printer beeps once, and restores its factory default settings. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 17 You can print a hexadecimal dump to eject the printed page. Printing a Hex Dump The hex... is printing the self test. Caution: Do not turn off the printer while it receives in hexadecimal format, such as control codes, are represented by dots. 4. To enter hex dump mode, turn on the printer. To run the test using either single sheets or continuous paper that...
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... Guide PLFX890 EPSON FX-890 Parts Price List PLFX2190 EPSON FX-2190 Parts Price List Transporting the Printer If you have just used the printer, the print head may be hot; EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Warning: You need to carefully brush away all dust and dirt from the electrical outlet; Keep the printer cover closed . 7. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Cleaning the Printer 1. Be careful...
... Guide PLFX890 EPSON FX-890 Parts Price List PLFX2190 EPSON FX-2190 Parts Price List Transporting the Printer If you have just used the printer, the print head may be hot; EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Warning: You need to carefully brush away all dust and dirt from the electrical outlet; Keep the printer cover closed . 7. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Cleaning the Printer 1. Be careful...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... renowned for their respective owners. Contents This technical brief provides detailed information on the following topics, related to all begin with FX, LX, or DFX Twenty-four pin printers all EPSON impact printers: Functionality M Printing technology M Control code/emulation M Paper handling M SmartPark™ settings Versatility M Flexible interfacing M Built-in fonts M Computer-based set-up...
... renowned for their respective owners. Contents This technical brief provides detailed information on the following topics, related to all begin with FX, LX, or DFX Twenty-four pin printers all EPSON impact printers: Functionality M Printing technology M Control code/emulation M Paper handling M SmartPark™ settings Versatility M Flexible interfacing M Built-in fonts M Computer-based set-up...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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...pull tractor combinations: Push tractor Pull tractor Push/Pull tractor Best for simple, efficient operation of impact printers. EPSON 9-pin impact printers utilize ESC/P, the original printer control language. In some it is moveable, and in front, bottom and rear paper paths. Available...tractors hold the forms securely. many at the same time. Tractor paper paths: EPSON impact printers all of EPSON's impact printers have optional tractor units available. Most EPSON impact printers also offer an IBM emulation, which allows more connectivity compatibility. Bottom pull paper path...
...pull tractor combinations: Push tractor Pull tractor Push/Pull tractor Best for simple, efficient operation of impact printers. EPSON 9-pin impact printers utilize ESC/P, the original printer control language. In some it is moveable, and in front, bottom and rear paper paths. Available...tractors hold the forms securely. many at the same time. Tractor paper paths: EPSON impact printers all of EPSON's impact printers have optional tractor units available. Most EPSON impact printers also offer an IBM emulation, which allows more connectivity compatibility. Bottom pull paper path...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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...For loading single sheets from the tractor in the front push position. L Paper thickness adjustment: Most EPSON impact printers have a Paper Thickness Lever that allows the printer to accommodate various thicknesses of paper Single sheets, envelopes, or postcards. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 3... Single sheet paper paths: EPSON impact printers all can handle single sheet paper and single sheet multi-part forms, many EPSON impact printers have both front and top paper paths: Front paper path The front paper ...
...For loading single sheets from the tractor in the front push position. L Paper thickness adjustment: Most EPSON impact printers have a Paper Thickness Lever that allows the printer to accommodate various thicknesses of paper Single sheets, envelopes, or postcards. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 3... Single sheet paper paths: EPSON impact printers all can handle single sheet paper and single sheet multi-part forms, many EPSON impact printers have both front and top paper paths: Front paper path The front paper ...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... the Windows fonts resident on pre-printed forms. LL L Versatility-Flexible interfacing Most EPSON impact printers offer both standard bidirectional parallel and serial interfaces which make the printers compatible with virtually any Windows system environment. EPSON Sales Training EPSON is printed, the printer will automatically advance the paper to the interface receiving data. L For optional connectivity...
... the Windows fonts resident on pre-printed forms. LL L Versatility-Flexible interfacing Most EPSON impact printers offer both standard bidirectional parallel and serial interfaces which make the printers compatible with virtually any Windows system environment. EPSON Sales Training EPSON is printed, the printer will automatically advance the paper to the interface receiving data. L For optional connectivity...