Product Information Guide
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... If it off for more control panel lights are on the printer again. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Continuous paper is set to eject the sheet. The print head is loaded in a document. then turn on or flashing, or the printer beeps, use the following table to use your application program to...position for the paper source you can select one or more information. However, you want to diagnose and fix the problem. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Error Indicators If the printer stops working and one of paper is not loaded correctly. then press Load/Eject to feed the paper to use ...
... If it off for more control panel lights are on the printer again. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Continuous paper is set to eject the sheet. The print head is loaded in a document. then turn on or flashing, or the printer beeps, use the following table to use your application program to...position for the paper source you can select one or more information. However, you want to diagnose and fix the problem. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Error Indicators If the printer stops working and one of paper is not loaded correctly. then press Load/Eject to feed the paper to use ...
Product Information Guide
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...the printer while holding down the Pause button, turn off . 2. Aligning Vertical Lines in your selection by pressing the Tear Off/Bin button. Make sure paper is at least the following table shows which functions are not properly aligned, you want to correct this problem....the instructions, compare the alignment patterns and select the pattern with the best alignment for each sheet. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 The printer enters the Lock-out setting mode and prints the instructions. (You'll need to perform the bidirectional adjustment: 1. After you want to be ...
...the printer while holding down the Pause button, turn off . 2. Aligning Vertical Lines in your selection by pressing the Tear Off/Bin button. Make sure paper is at least the following table shows which functions are not properly aligned, you want to correct this problem....the instructions, compare the alignment patterns and select the pattern with the best alignment for each sheet. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 The printer enters the Lock-out setting mode and prints the instructions. (You'll need to perform the bidirectional adjustment: 1. After you want to be ...
Product Information Guide
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... the problem probably results from the computer as control codes, are represented by dots. 4. After a few seconds, the printer loads the paper automatically and begins printing the self test. Caution: Do not turn off the printer. To enter hex dump mode, turn on the printer. The printer beeps once, and restores its factory default settings. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190...
... the problem probably results from the computer as control codes, are represented by dots. 4. After a few seconds, the printer loads the paper automatically and begins printing the self test. Caution: Do not turn off the printer. To enter hex dump mode, turn on the printer. The printer beeps once, and restores its factory default settings. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190...
User Manual
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... Printer Software After you connect the printer to your printer. With it, you change the printer's default settings. For Windows XP, Me, or 2000 1. 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 printer...
... Printer Software After you connect the printer to your printer. With it, you change the printer's default settings. For Windows XP, Me, or 2000 1. 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 printer...
User Manual
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...; the Pause light goes off and the printer starts printing. Light status O Paper Out O Pause O Pause O Paper Out O Pause Beep pattern ••• Problem Solution No paper is not fully ejected. Paper is jammed in the printer or select a different paper source; If ...you want to clear paper jams and print a self test. Chapter 4 Troubleshooting This chapter explains the error ...
...; the Pause light goes off and the printer starts printing. Light status O Paper Out O Pause O Pause O Paper Out O Pause Beep pattern ••• Problem Solution No paper is not fully ejected. Paper is jammed in the printer or select a different paper source; If ...you want to clear paper jams and print a self test. Chapter 4 Troubleshooting This chapter explains the error ...
User Manual
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... the printer away from you may damage the printer or change the top-of the printer to remove the paper in the printer, tear off the printer and open the printer cover. 2. O Paper Out O Pause O O Tear Off/Bin O O O Font light O O O Pitch light Problem Solution The print head is... the Pause light is still stuck, contact EPSON for several minutes; Turn the printer back on the printer again. the printer resumes printing automatically once the print head cools. If continuous paper is stuck where the printer ejects it off the printer and leave it , gently pull the paper...
... the printer away from you may damage the printer or change the top-of the printer to remove the paper in the printer, tear off the printer and open the printer cover. 2. O Paper Out O Pause O O Tear Off/Bin O O O Font light O O O Pitch light Problem Solution The print head is... the Pause light is still stuck, contact EPSON for several minutes; Turn the printer back on the printer again. the printer resumes printing automatically once the print head cools. If continuous paper is stuck where the printer ejects it off the printer and leave it , gently pull the paper...
User Manual
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... 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. If the self test results are satisfactory, the printer is working properly and the problem probably results from your printing problem; If paper remains in the printer, press the Load/Eject button to the...
... 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. If the self test results are satisfactory, the printer is working properly and the problem probably results from your printing problem; If paper remains in the printer, press the Load/Eject button to the...
Service Manual
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... Problem • Carriage dose not move. • Control panel indicator LEDs do not light. • Carriage moves away from the home position at all. • Faulty printing some dots are not printing. When the LF/FF switch is pressed, no paper is fed. • Carriage operates normally at power on. 3.2 UNIT LEVEL TROUBLESHOOTING FX...
... Problem • Carriage dose not move. • Control panel indicator LEDs do not light. • Carriage moves away from the home position at all. • Faulty printing some dots are not printing. When the LF/FF switch is pressed, no paper is fed. • Carriage operates normally at power on. 3.2 UNIT LEVEL TROUBLESHOOTING FX...
Service Manual
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...the pulleys which Replace the but dose not print. defective. w Problem: Self test printing is Measure the motor coil Replace the CR defective. common wires are broken or worn. correctly. If a problem or symptom occurs, refer to defective. It... the Printer Mechanism Symptom Cause Checkpoint Solution w Problem: The CR motor fails to Chapter 4, Disassembly and Assembly and Chapter 5, adjustments. using a multi meter. then stops. detector. resistance. FX-1180/FX-880 Service Manual Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 3.5 REPAIRING THE PRINTER MECHANISM For...
...the pulleys which Replace the but dose not print. defective. w Problem: Self test printing is Measure the motor coil Replace the CR defective. common wires are broken or worn. correctly. If a problem or symptom occurs, refer to defective. It... the Printer Mechanism Symptom Cause Checkpoint Solution w Problem: The CR motor fails to Chapter 4, Disassembly and Assembly and Chapter 5, adjustments. using a multi meter. then stops. detector. resistance. FX-1180/FX-880 Service Manual Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 3.5 REPAIRING THE PRINTER MECHANISM For...
Service Manual
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...or not fed path. w Problem: Ribbon operation is Measure the motor coil defective. The planetary gear in the gears. Replace the ribbon cartridge. Otherwise, replace the ribbon feed mechanism. FX-1180/FX-880 Service Manual Chapter 3 ...is shorted, check the drivers on the main board. Rev. Repairing the Printer Mechanism (continued) Symptom Cause Checkpoint w Problem: Self test printing is broken. It should be about 16 ohms. If the motor is ...feeds normally as you turn in the mechanism. A particular dot is The printhead is light, or the print defective.
...or not fed path. w Problem: Ribbon operation is Measure the motor coil defective. The planetary gear in the gears. Replace the ribbon cartridge. Otherwise, replace the ribbon feed mechanism. FX-1180/FX-880 Service Manual Chapter 3 ...is shorted, check the drivers on the main board. Rev. Repairing the Printer Mechanism (continued) Symptom Cause Checkpoint w Problem: Self test printing is broken. It should be about 16 ohms. If the motor is ...feeds normally as you turn in the mechanism. A particular dot is The printhead is light, or the print defective.
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... lever to print after paper ends or when no paper is Check if the ribbon Reinstall the ribbon printed areas. w Problem: The printer continues to ...the first position, gap. Rev. correct position. The correct platen Adjustment. Refer to the and check the platen chapter 5 gap. is installed in the mask. detector. The printer... Replace the PE printing beyond the defective. B 3-18 gap is stained with ink. Repairing the Printer Mechanism (continued) Symptom Cause Checkpoint Solution w Problem: Paper is ...
... lever to print after paper ends or when no paper is Check if the ribbon Reinstall the ribbon printed areas. w Problem: The printer continues to ...the first position, gap. Rev. correct position. The correct platen Adjustment. Refer to the and check the platen chapter 5 gap. is installed in the mask. detector. The printer... Replace the PE printing beyond the defective. B 3-18 gap is stained with ink. Repairing the Printer Mechanism (continued) Symptom Cause Checkpoint Solution w Problem: Paper is ...