Epson FX 890 Support Question
Epson FX 890 Support Question
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Question posted by edwferreira on April 24th, 2012
Esc Codes For Fx-890 And Lx 300+
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Product Information Guide - Page 1
... dot matrix printer product section to be added to the EPSON Product Information Guide. 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...
Product Information Guide - Page 2
... paper handling and reduce the chance of paper jams. This setup is especially useful with continuous multi-part forms.
6/03
EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 1 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...
Product Information Guide - Page 3
... cards in 1/432-inch increments
FX-890: 80 columns (at 10 cpi) FX-2190: 136 columns (at 12 cpi
Bidirectional logic seeking for text and graphics printing. 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...
Product Information Guide - Page 4
...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...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...
Product Information Guide - Page 5
... or curled. The horizontal and vertical perforation cuts should be 1 mm or less. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190
Environmental
Temperature
Operation (plain 41 to 95 °F (5 to 35 °C) paper)...-sheet feeder for the optional front sheet or front paper guide only):
Minimum
Maximum
Width (inch) (mm)
FX-890:
FX-2190:
3.9
10.1
16.5
100
257
420
Length ((inch) (mm)
3.9
14.3
16.5
100
364
...
Product Information Guide - Page 6
...Quality
Minimum
8.5 216
--
0.0028 0.07
14 52 Plain paper
Maximum
0.0035 0.09 22 82
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EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 5 Label size
Width, backing sheet (inch) (mm)
Length, backing sheet (inch) (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) ...
Product Information Guide - Page 7
... the width of the paper.
For paper wider than 9.0 inches (229.2 mm), the side margins increase to match the width of the paper.
EPSON FX-890/FX-2190
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Printable Area
Single sheets
Envelopes
A The minimum top and bottom margins are 0.17 inch (4.2 mm). A The minimum top and bottom margins are...
Product Information Guide - Page 8
...page 11.
9
LF/FF button
Feeds paper line by line when pressed
quickly. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190
Control Panel Buttons and Lights
Button/Light
Function
1
Font button
Selects one of the..., the printer clears the buffer and restores its default settings.
3
Pitch button
Selects one of -form position when held down for ribbon change timing Program reload mode
6/03
EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 -...
Product Information Guide - Page 9
...until the three Font lights indicate the desired font as shown below. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190
6/03 O = on the printer again. If it correctly.
the Paper Out light goes off the printed... lever to stop printing.
2.
Paper is set to eject the sheet. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190
Error Indicators
If the printer stops working and one of paper is not loaded correctly. Light status
O Paper...
Product Information Guide - Page 10
...it in a curved paper path, which may come off their backing sheets inside the printer and cause a paper jam.
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EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 9
Please note that best suits your multipart forms have 5 or 6 ...nearly straight. 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 be sure to use the ...
Product Information Guide - Page 11
...position or when using the front push and pull tractors in the pull position. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190
6/03
Then set the paper-thickness lever one position lower to improve print quality... Setting
First turn off the printer and open the printer cover.
Pull tractor position For loading continuous paper from the top or front slot. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190
Setting the Paper Release Lever...
Product Information Guide - Page 12
...limits, the printer beeps and stops moving the paper.
5. Note: The printer has a minimum and a maximum top-of -form position, the printer beeps and stops moving the paper briefly. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190
Using the...Load paper. (If the tractor is not aligned with the Micro Adjust function.
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EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 11 Press the Pause button to adjust the top-of -form position setting you turn...
Product Information Guide - Page 14
... it.
3. If the tractor is in the top slot. Set the paper release lever to the upright position.
4. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190
Postcards
You can feed postcards one at a time may damage the printer or cause it to single-sheet printing.
1. Before loading postcards, set the paper-thickness lever to position 2 and set...
Product Information Guide - Page 15
...PC 853, PC855, PC 852, PC 857, PC 866, PC 869, MAZOWIA, Code MJK, ISO 8859-7, ISO Latin 1T, Bulgaria, PC 774, Estonia, ISO 8859...ESC/P, IBM PPDS Auto, Parallel, USB, Option 10 seconds, 30 seconds
Off, On
Off, Auto 0, (the zero character with a slash) Off, On Off, On
Table 2, Table1 Length in inches: 3, 3.5, 4, 5.5, 6, 7, 8, 8.5, 11, 70/6, 12, 14, 17 Length in the printer, tear off . EPSON FX-890/FX...
Product Information Guide - Page 16
... (lines per inch) Paper out override
Printer settings in Okidata mode IBM PPDS, EPSON ESC/P, Oki ML 320T 0.5 second, 1 second, 2 seconds, Others 4.2 mm, 20 mm, 22 mm, 24 mm, Others 6 LPI, 8 LPI
Off (No), On (Yes)
Note: The FX-890 and FX-2190 do this on your FX-890 or FX-2190 work like the Okidata® Microline...
Product Information Guide - Page 18
... determine the source of the hexadecimal codes, you can check the codes the printer is receiving. In hex dump mode, the printer prints all the codes it receives from your software program. Always press the Pause button to stop printing and the Load/Eject button to perform a self test:
1. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190
Printing a Self Test
Running...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers) - Page 1
... 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 their names
Narrow carriage printers have finer printhead pins which :
Hit the paper hard to make...
User Manual - Page 40
... spacing (lines per inch) Paper out override
Printer settings in Okidata mode IBM PPDS, EPSON ESC/P, Oki ML 320T 0.5 second, 1 second, 2 seconds, Others 4.2 mm, 20 mm, 22 mm, 24 mm, Others 6 LPI, 8 LPI Off (No), On (Yes)
Note: The FX-890 and FX-2190 do this on the Okidata printer, press SHIFT + SEL to enter Menu...
User Manual - Page 44
...(905) 709-2170, 6 AM to quickly select your EPSON printer is not operating properly and you can download drivers and other ... and call (800) 463-7766 for the FX-2190). In Canada, please call (800) ...name (EPSON FX-890 or FX-2190) ❏ Product serial number (located on the back of the printer) ❏ ... To Get Help
If your printer in SoundAdvice: 70470 (for the FX-890) or 70475 (for dealer...
Product Brochure - Page 2
... and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 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: continuous multipart, original plus 5 carbonless copies, 1 + 6 copies...
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