Page 1: Reference Guide
CORPORATION. The information contained herein is designed only for use with this EPSON printer. EPSON is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other printers. Neither SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Chapter 1 Safety Instructions Warnings, Cautions, and Notes.......2 Hot Parts Caution Symbol ........2 Important Safety Instructions .
Page 4 Printer Driver Settings Overview ......78 Using EPSON Status Monitor 3 ......80 Setting up EPSON Status Monitor 3 .
Page 5 Using the error indicators ......129 EPSON Status Monitor 3 ......130 Printing a Self Test .
Page 6 Command Lists......... . 221 EPSON ESC/P control codes......221 IBM PPDS emulation control codes .
Page 7: Warnings, Cautions, And Notes 2
Chapter 1 Safety Instructions Warnings, Cautions, and Notes.......2 Hot Parts Caution Symbol ........2 Important Safety Instructions .
Page 8: Warnings, Cautions, And Notes
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury. Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment. Notes contain important information and useful tips on the operation of your printer. Hot Parts Caution Symbol This symbol is placed on the print head and other parts to indicate that they may be hot.
Page 9 ❏ Do not place this product on a soft, unstable surface like a bed or a sofa, or a small, enclosed area, as this restricts ventilation. ❏ Do not block or cover the slots and openings in the printer’s cabinet, and do not insert objects through the slots. ❏...
Page 10 ❏ Except as specifically explained in this guide, do not attempt to service the printer yourself. ❏ Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: If the power cord or plug is damaged. ii. If liquid has entered the printer. iii.
Page 11 ❏ Do not pull up the paper by hand to fit it on the pull tractor; this may damage the printer. Press the LF/FF button to move the paper. ❏ Do not load multipart forms, carbon paper, or labels in the paper guide.
Page 12 When operating the printer ❏ Adjust only those controls that are covered in the user documentation. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage requiring extensive repair by a qualified technician. ❏ Whenever you turn off the printer, wait at least five seconds before turning it back on;...
Page 13: For United Kingdom Users
For United Kingdom users Use of options Epson (UK) Limited shall not be liable against any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or consumable products other than those designated as Original EPSON Products or EPSON Approved Products by Epson (UK) Limited.
Page 14 Important: The wires in the mains lead fitted to this appliance are coloured in accordance to the following code: Green and yellow — Earth Blue — Neutral Brown — Live If you have to fit a plug: As the colours of the mains lead of this appliance may not match coloured markings used to identify the terminals in a plug, please proceed as follows: The green and yellow wire must be connected to the terminal in...
Page 15 Chapter 2 Paper Handling Selecting a Paper Source........10 Printing on continuous paper.
Page 16: Selecting A Paper Source
Selecting a Paper Source Your printer provides a variety of paper sources for printing on single sheets and continuous paper. Paper can be fed into the printer from the top, front, bottom, or rear. Select the paper source that best suits your current printing needs. Printing on continuous paper You can choose from three tractor positions (front push, rear push, and pull) and three paper entry slots (front, rear, and...
Page 17 There are two push tractor positions: front and rear. The tractor is installed in the rear push position when the printer is shipped. See the table below for details about the push positions and the corresponding paper paths. Tractor Description position Load paper from the front slot.
Page 18: More Information
Note: To use the tractor in the pull position, you can remove the tractor from the rear push position and reinstall it in the pull position, or you can purchase the optional pull tractor unit (C80020✽ for the FX-890, C80021✽ for the FX-2190) and install it in the pull position. If you use a push tractor with the optional tractor in the pull position, you can create a push/pull tractor combination.
Page 19: Printing On Single Sheets
Paper slot Description If the front or bottom paper slot is unavailable, you can also load ordinary continuous paper from the rear slot. Please note that loading paper from the rear slot results in a curved paper path,which may affect loading performance, so use the front or bottom slot whenever possible.
Page 20: Setting The Paper Release Lever
You can also load a stack of single-sheet paper using the optional cut-sheet feeder. See “Loading Single Sheets” on page 49 for more information. See “Cut-Sheet Feeder” on page 171 for information on the optional cut-sheet feeder. Setting the Paper Release Lever When you load continuous paper in the printer, you need to set the paper release lever to indicate the paper source you want to use, as described in the table below.
Page 21: Adjusting The Paper-Thickness Lever
Paper Description release lever position Rear push tractor position For loading continuous paper using the tractor installed in the rear push position. Also set the lever to this position when using the rear push and pull tractors in combination. Front push tractor position For loading continuous paper using the tractor installed in the front push position.
Page 22 1. Turn the printer off and open the printer cover. The paper-thickness lever is located on the left side of the printer. The numbers next to the lever indicate the thickness setting. 2. Use the table below to select the appropriate paper thickness. Paper type* Ordinary paper: Single sheets...
Page 23: Loading Continuous Paper
Note: ❏ When the temperature is 5°C (41°F) or lower, or 35°C (95°F) or higher, set the paper-thickness lever one position lower to improve print quality. ❏ When the temperature is 5°C (41°F) or lower, or 35°C (95°F) or higher, multipart forms with 7 parts cannot be used. Loading Continuous Paper Follow the instructions in this section to load continuous paper in the printer.
Page 24 This section provides instructions on “Using the tractor in the front push position” on page 18, “Using the tractor in the rear push position” on page 25, “Using the tractor in the pull position” on page 32, and “Using two tractors in a push/pull combination” on page 44.
Page 25 2. If the optional front sheet guide is installed, remove it by grasping the fins on both sides and pulling the guide slightly up and away from the printer. If the optional front paper guide is installed, open the front cover and remove it. 3.
Page 26 See “Loading paper with the front push tractor” on page 20 for instructions on loading continuous paper with the front push tractor. Loading paper with the front push tractor When using the push tractor, it is a good idea to set the Auto tear-off function in the Default Setting mode to On.
Page 27 3. Set the paper release lever to the front push tractor position. Also set the paper-thickness lever (located under the printer cover) to the proper position for your paper’s thickness. See “Adjusting the Paper-Thickness Lever” on page 15 for instructions. 4.
Page 28 5. Slide the left sprocket approximately 12 mm (0.5 inch) from the far left position and pull the blue lever forward to lock it in place. Then slide the right sprocket to match the width of your paper, but do not lock it. approx.
Page 29 7. Make sure your paper has a clean, straight edge. Then open both sprocket covers and fit the first four holes of the paper, with printable side up, over the tractor pins. 8. Close the sprocket covers. 9. Slide the right sprocket to remove any slack in the paper; then lock it in place by pushing the sprocket lock down.
Page 30 Note: For your safety, EPSON recommends operating the printer with the printer cover closed. The printer will function with the printer cover open or removed, but maximum safety and print speed are achieved when the cover is closed.
Page 31 3. Press the tractor’s lock tabs, tilt the tractor up, and lift it out of the printer. 4. Close the front cover. Using the tractor in the rear push position The tractor is installed in the rear push position when the printer is shipped.
Page 32 This section provides instructions on “Installing the tractor in the rear push position” on page 26, “Loading paper with the rear push tractor” on page 27, and “Removing the tractor from the rear push position” on page 31. Note: Thick paper, such as continuous paper with labels or multipart forms with five or six parts, requires a relatively straight paper path to avoid paper jams.
Page 33 3. Lower the tractor into the printer’s mounting slots and press down both ends of the tractor to make sure that it is firmly seated. See “Loading paper with the rear push tractor” on page 27 for instructions on loading continuous paper using the rear push tractor.
Page 34 2. Set the paper release lever to the rear push tractor position. 3. Release the left and right sprockets by pulling the blue sprocket lock levers forward. Paper Handling...
Page 35 4. Slide the left sprocket approximately 12 mm (0.5 inch) from the far left position and push the blue lever back to lock it in place. Then slide the right sprocket to match the width of your paper, but do not lock it. approx.
Page 36 Note: For your safety, EPSON recommends operating the printer with the printer cover closed. The printer will function with the printer cover open or removed, but maximum safety and print speed are achieved when the cover is closed.
Page 37 If the first line on your page appears too high or low, you can change its position using the Micro Adjust function as described in “Adjusting the top-of-form position” on page 64. Caution: Never use the knob to adjust the top-of-form position; this may damage the printer or cause it to lose the top-of-form position.
Page 38 Using the tractor in the pull position Using the tractor in the pull position is ideal for printing on thick and heavy continuous paper, such as multipart forms or continuous paper with labels. However, you cannot use the tear-off function with the pull tractor. Because thick paper requires a straight paper path to avoid paper jams, you should load paper in the front or bottom slot when using the pull tractor.
Page 39 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. Then open the paper guide cover by pulling its back edge forward. 2. Lift the printer cover and pull it straight up and off the printer. Paper Handling...
Page 40 3. Press the tabs on each side of the paper tension unit upward and lift the unit up and off the printer. Store the paper tension unit in a safe place. Note: If you plan to load paper from the rear, you need to insert the paper into the paper path before installing the paper guide and tractor.
Page 41 Note: If you plan to load paper from the rear, you need to insert the paper into the paper path before installing the paper guide and tractor. 5. Lower the tractor into the printer’s mounting slots and press down both ends of the tractor to make sure it is firmly seated. Loading paper with the pull tractor Follow these steps to load paper using the pull tractor: Paper Handling...
Page 42 1. Make sure the printer is turned off, and the printer cover is removed. Also make sure the tractor is installed in the pull position and the paper guide is lying flat on the printer. 2. Set the paper release lever to the pull tractor position. Paper Handling...
Page 43 3. Release the sprockets by pulling the sprocket lock levers forward. 4. Slide the left sprocket approximately 12 mm (0.5 inch) from the far left position and push the lever back to lock it in place. Then slide the right sprocket to match the width of your paper, but do not lock it.
Page 44 Note: Make sure the printer is off before you insert the paper in the paper slot. If you insert the paper while it is on, a paper jam may occur. 6. Insert the paper into the front or bottom paper slot as shown in the illustration below until it emerges between the platen and the ribbon guide.
Page 45 Bottom slot Load paper in the bottom slot with the printable side facing 7. Fit four holes of the paper over the tractor pins on both sprockets. Then close the sprocket covers. 8. Slide the right sprocket to remove any slack in the paper, then lock it in place.
Page 46 9. Slide the edge guides on the paper guide to the center. 10. Reattach the front cover as shown below. 11. Turn on the printer. 12. Remove any slack in the paper by pressing the LF/FF button. Caution: Always remove any slack from the paper; otherwise print quality may deteriorate.
Page 47 Then close the paper guide cover. Note: For your safety, EPSON recommends operating the printer with the printer cover closed. The printer will function with the printer cover open or removed, but maximum safety and print speed are achieved when the cover is closed.
Page 48 1. After you finish printing, tear off the paper supply at the perforation nearest the paper entry slot. 2. To feed paper forward and eject it, hold down the LF/FF button. Caution: Never press the Load/Eject or Tear Off/Bin button when you are using the pull tractor;...
Page 49 4. Press the tractor’s lock tabs, tilt the tractor toward you, and lift it off the printer. 5. Store the tractor in a safe place, or install it in the front or rear push position as described in “Using the tractor in the front push position”...
Page 50 7. Replace the printer cover. Using two tractors in a push/pull combination Using two tractors at the same time is recommended for printing on continuous pre-printed forms, multipart forms, and labels, and for printing high quality graphics. To reduce paper jams and improve continuous paper feeding, you can install the optional additional tractor (C80020✽...
Page 51 Note: For your safety, EPSON recommends operating the printer with the printer cover closed. The printer will function with the printer cover open or removed, but maximum safety and print speed are achieved when the cover is closed.
Page 52 The table below summarizes the various methods of feeding continuous paper with two tractors and shows which paper release lever setting to use for each method. Tractor positions Pull + front push Pull + rear push Front push + rear push Paper Handling Paper release Paper path...
Page 53: Using The Tear-Off Function
Using the Tear-off Function If the push tractor is installed, you can use the tear-off function to advance your continuous paper to the printer’s tear-off edge when you finish printing. You can then easily tear off the printed document. When you resume printing, the printer automatically feeds the paper back to the top-of-form position so that you can save the paper normally lost between documents.
Page 54 Note: If the Tear Off/Bin light is flashing, the paper is in the tear-off position. If you press the Tear Off/Bin button again, the printer feeds your paper to the next top-of-form position. 2. Press the Tear Off/Bin button. The printer advances the paper to the tear-off edge.
Page 55: Loading Single Sheets
Advancing paper to the tear-off position automatically To automatically advance your printed documents to the tear-off position, turn on the auto tear-off mode and select the appropriate page length for continuous paper in the Default Setting mode. See “Changing default settings” on page 122 for instructions on how to change the default settings.
Page 56: Available Paper Types
Available paper types The table below shows the types of paper you can load and the paper slots you can use with each paper type. See “Adjusting the Paper-Thickness Lever” on page 15 for instructions on how to adjust the paper-thickness lever. Paper type Ordinary paper Multipart forms (carbonless)
Page 57: Loading Paper In The Paper Guide
Caution: Do not load multipart forms, carbon paper, or labels in the paper guide. Loading paper in the paper guide Follow these steps to load paper in the paper guide: 1. Make sure the paper guide is in the upright position. Then set the paper-thickness lever (located under the printer cover) to 0 if you are using ordinary single-sheet paper.
Page 58 3. Slide the left edge guide until it locks in place next to the triangle mark on the paper guide. Then, adjust the right edge guide to match the width of your paper. Paper Handling...
Page 59 Note: For your safety, EPSON recommends operating the printer with the printer cover closed. The printer will function with the printer cover open or removed, but maximum safety and print speed are achieved when the cover is closed.
Page 60: Loading Special Paper
Loading Special Paper Multipart forms You can use carbonless multipart forms of up to six parts (five copies on top of the original). Make sure you set the paper-thickness lever to the proper position based on the number of layers in your form. See “Adjusting the Paper-Thickness Lever” on page 15 for instructions.
Page 61: Labels
Note: ❏ Be sure your multipart forms do not exceed 0.46 mm (0.018 inch) in thickness. ❏ Do not load paper that is curled or has been folded. Labels When printing on labels, use only the type of labels that are mounted on continuous backing sheets with sprocket holes for use with a tractor feeder.
Page 62 Caution: ❏ It is best to load continuous paper with labels on the pull tractor. Loading labels on the rear or the front push tractor is not recommended. ❏ Never feed labels backward using the Load/Eject or Tear Off/Bin button. When fed backward, labels can easily peel off the backing sheet and cause a paper jam.
Page 63: Envelopes
1. Tear off the fresh supply of continuous labels at the perforation nearest the paper entry slot. 2. Hold down the LF/FF button to eject the remaining labels from the printer. Caution: Never feed labels backward using the Load/Eject or Tear Off/Bin button.
Page 64 To load single envelopes, follow the instructions in “Loading paper in the paper guide” on page 51. To load multiple envelopes, see “Loading paper in the high-capacity cut-sheet feeder” on page 180. Load envelopes with the printable side down and push them completely into the feed slot.
Page 65: Cards
Cards You can feed cards one at a time using the paper guide, or you can load multiple envelopes using the optional high-capacity cut-sheet feeder (bin 1 of the double-bin cut-sheet feeder). Before loading cards, set the paper-thickness lever to position 2 and set the paper release lever to the single-sheet position.
Page 66: Switching Between Printing On Continuous Paper And Single Sheets
❏ Use postcards under the following temperature and humidity conditions: Temperature Humidity ❏ When loading A6 size cards, always load them long edge first. Switching Between Printing on Continuous Paper and Single Sheets You can easily switch back and forth between printing on continuous paper with a push tractor and printing on single sheets without having to remove or reload the continuous paper.
Page 67: Switching To Printing On Continuous Paper
Caution: Make sure you tear off your printed document before you press the Load/Eject button in the next step. Reverse feeding several pages at a time may cause a paper jam. 2. Press the Load/Eject button to feed the continuous paper backward to the standby position.
Page 68: Using The Micro Adjust Function
Note: To switch from printing with the optional front sheet guide to printing with the front push tractor, you need to remove the front sheet guide. 1. If a single sheet remains in the printer, press the Load/Eject button to eject it. Caution: Never use the knob to eject paper;...
Page 69 Follow these steps to adjust the tear-off position: Caution: Never use the knob to adjust the tear-off position; this may damage the printer or cause it to lose the tear-off position. Note: Your tear-off position setting remains in effect until you change it, even if you turn off the printer.
Page 70: Adjusting The Top-Of-Form Position
3. Open the paper guide cover, then press the LF/FF button to feed paper backward, or press the Load/Eject button to feed paper forward, until the paper perforation is aligned with the tear-off edge of the paper tension unit. tear-off edge of the paper tension unit Note: The printer has a minimum and a maximum tear-off position.
Page 71 Follow these steps to adjust the top-of-form position: Caution: Never use the knob to adjust the top-of-form position; this may damage the printer or cause it to lose the top-of-form position. Note: ❏ Your top-of-form position setting remains in effect until you change it, even if you turn off the printer.
Page 72 5. After you set the top-of-form position, press the Pause button to exit the Micro Adjust mode. Note: For your safety, EPSON recommends operating the printer with the printer cover closed. The printer will function with the printer cover open or removed, but maximum safety and print speed are achieved when the cover is closed.
Page 73 Printer Driver Settings Overview ......78 Using EPSON Status Monitor 3......80 Setting up EPSON Status Monitor 3 .
Page 74: About Your Printer Software
About Your Printer Software The EPSON software that comes with your printer includes the printer driver software and EPSON Status Monitor 3. The printer driver is software that allows your computer to control the printer. You need to install the printer driver so your Windows software applications can take full advantage of the printer’s capabilities.
Page 75: Accessing The Printer Driver From Windows Applications
See “Changing the printer driver settings” on page 71 to check and change printer driver settings. Note: ❏ The examples in the following section are from the FX-890. If you have the FX-2190, substitute FX-2190 for the model name in the examples.
Page 76: Accessing The Printer Driver From The Start Menu
2. Click Printer, Setup, Properties, or Options. (You may need to click a combination of these buttons.) The Properties window appears, and you see the Paper, Graphics, and Device Options menu. These menus contain the printer driver settings. 3. To view a menu, click the corresponding tab at the top of the window.
Page 77: Changing The Printer Driver Settings
3. Right-click your printer icon, and click Properties. The screen displays the Properties window, which contains the Paper, Graphics, Device Options, and Utility menus. These menus display the printer driver settings. 4. To view a menu, click the corresponding tab at the top of the window.
Page 78: Using The Printer Driver With Windows Xp, 2000 And Nt 4.0
When you finish making printer driver settings, click OK to apply the settings, or click Restore Defaults to return the settings to their default values. Once you have checked your printer driver settings and made any necessary changes, you are ready to print. Using the Printer Driver with Windows XP, 2000 and NT 4.0 You can access the printer driver from your Windows...
Page 79: Accessing The Printer Driver From Windows Applications
Accessing the printer driver from Windows applications Follow these steps to access the printer driver from a Windows application: Note: The examples in the following section are from the Windows 2000 operating system. They may vary in appearance from what actually appears on your screen;...
Page 80 2. Click Printer, Setup, Properties, or Options. (You may need to click a combination of these buttons.) The Document Properties window appears, and you see the Layout and Paper/Quality menus. These menus contain the printer driver settings. Printer Software...
Page 81: Accessing The Printer Driver From The Start Menu
3. To view a menu, click the corresponding tab at the top of the window. See “Changing the printer driver settings” on page 77 to change the settings. Accessing the printer driver from the Start menu Follow these steps to access the printer driver from the Start menu: Note: The screen shots used in this procedure are from the Windows 2000...
Page 82 3. Right-click your printer icon, and click Printing Preferences (in Windows XP or 2000) or Document Defaults (in Windows NT 4.0). The screen displays the Default Document Properties window, which contains the Layout and Paper/Quality menus. These menus display the printer driver settings.
Page 83: Changing The Printer Driver Settings
When you click Properties in the menu displayed by right-clicking the printer icon, the printer software window appears, which includes menus used to make the printer driver settings. 4. To view a menu, click the corresponding tab at the top of the window.
Page 84: Printer Driver Settings Overview
When you finish making your printer driver settings, click OK to apply the settings, or click Cancel to cancel your changes. Once you have checked your printer driver settings and changed them if necessary, you are ready to print. Printer Driver Settings Overview The following tables show the Windows printer driver settings.
Page 85: Printer Settings
Printing with the default settings uses the settings stored in the printer. You can access EPSON Status Monitor 3 when you click this button. To monitor the printer, make sure the Monitor the printing status check box is selected.
Page 86: Using Epson Status Monitor 3
Preferences Using EPSON Status Monitor 3 EPSON Status Monitor 3 that comes with your printer is available for Windows Me, 98, 95, XP, 2000, and NT 4.0. It allows you to monitor your printer’s status, alerts you when printer errors occur, and provides troubleshooting instructions when needed.
Page 87: Setting Up Epson Status Monitor 3
If you install the driver using Add Printer in the Printers folder, or using the “Point and Print” method, EPSON Status Monitor 3 may not function properly. If you want to use EPSON Status Monitor 3, reinstall the driver as described in the Setup Sheet.
Page 88: Printer Software
2. Click the Monitoring Preferences button. The Monitoring Preferences dialog box appears. 3. The following settings are available: Select Notification Select Shortcut Icon Receive error notification for shared printers Printer Software Displays the error item check box ON/OFF status. Turn on this check box to display the selected error notification.
Page 89: Accessing Epson Status Monitor 3
Click the Default button to revert all items to the default settings. Accessing EPSON Status Monitor 3 Do one of the following to access EPSON Status Monitor 3; ❏ Double-click the printer-shaped shortcut icon on the taskbar. To add a shortcut icon to the taskbar, go to the Utility menu and follow the instructions.
Page 90: Setting Up Your Printer On A Network
Setting Up Your Printer on a Network Sharing the printer This section describes how to share the printer on a standard Windows network. The computers on a network can share a printer that is directly connected to one of them. The computer that is directly connected to the printer is the printer server, and the other computers are the clients which need permission to share the printer with the printer server.
Page 91: Setting Up Your Printer As A Shared Printer
Note: ❏ When sharing the printer, be sure to set EPSON Status Monitor 3 so that the shared printer can be monitored on the printer server. See “Setting up EPSON Status Monitor 3” on page 81. ❏ When you are Windows shared printer user in a Windows Me, 98, or 95 environment, on the server, double-click the Network icon in Control panel and make sure that the “File and printer sharing for...
Page 92 ❏ Do not use spaces or hyphens for the share name, or an error may occur. ❏ When sharing the printer, be sure to set EPSON Status Monitor 3 so that the shared printer can be monitored on the printer server. See “Setting up EPSON Status Monitor 3” on page 81.
Page 93: Using An Additional Driver
You need to set the client computers so that they can use the printer on a network. See the following pages for details. ❏ “With Windows Me, 98, or 95” on page 94 ❏ “With Windows XP or 2000” on page 96 ❏...
Page 94 For Windows XP, if the following menu appears, click either Network Setup Wizard or If you understand the security risks but want to share printers without running the wizard, click here. In either case, follow the on-screen instructions. 3. For a Windows 2000 or NT 4.0 printer server, select Shared (for Windows 2000), or Shared as (for Windows NT 4.0), then type the name in the Share Name box.
Page 95 For a Windows XP printer server, select Share this printer, then type the name in the Share name box. Note: Do not use spaces or hyphens for the share name, or an error may occur. 4. Select the additional drivers. Note: If the computers of the server and clients use the same OS, you do not have to install the additional drivers.
Page 96 On a Windows NT 4.0 printer server Select Windows being used for clients. For example, select Windows 95 to install the additional driver for the Windows Me, 98, or 95 clients. Then click OK. Note: ❏ You do not have to select Windows NT 4.0x86, because that driver has been already installed.
Page 97 Click Additional Drivers. Select Windows being used for clients then click OK. For Windows Me, 98, or 95 clients For Windows NT 4.0 clients For Windows XP or 2000 clients Select Intel Windows 95 or 98 (and Me) Select Intel Windows NT 4.0 or 2000 Intel Windows XP (or 2000) may been already...
Page 98 Note: ❏ You do not have to install the additional driver for Intel Windows 2000 (or XP) only, because that driver is preinstalled. ❏ Do not select additional drivers other than Intel Windows 95 or 98 (and Me) and Intel Windows NT 4.0 or 2000. The other additional drivers are not available.
Page 99: Setting For The Clients
Note: Confirm the following items when sharing the printer. ❏ Be sure to set the EPSON Status Monitor 3 so that the shared printer can be monitored on the printer server. See “Setting up EPSON Status Monitor 3” on page 81.
Page 100 Windows desktop. ❏ You cannot use the Additional driver on server system OS. ❏ When you want to use the EPSON Status Monitor 3 at clients, you have to install both of the printer driver and the EPSON Status Monitor 3 in each client from the CD-ROM.
Page 101 5. Click the computer or server that is connected to the shared printer, and the name of the shared printer. Then click OK. Note: The name of the shared printer may be changed by the computer or server that is connected to the shared printer. To make sure of the name of the shared printer, ask the administrator of the network.
Page 102 7. Make sure of the name of the shared printer, and select whether to use the printer as the default printer or not. Click OK, and then follow the on-screen instructions. Note: You can change the shared printer’s name so that it appears only on the client computer.
Page 103 2. For Windows 2000, double-click the Add Printer icon, then click Next. For Windows XP, click the Add a printer in the Printer Tasks menu. 3. Select Network printer (for Windows 2000) or A network printer, or a printer attached to another computer (for Windows XP), then click Next.
Page 104 ❏ You do not necessarily need to type the name of the shared printer. For Windows XP, select Browse for a printer. 5. Click the icon of the computer or server that is connected to the shared printer, and the name of the shared printer. Then click OK.
Page 105 ❏ If the printer driver is installed in the client beforehand, you need to select either the new printer driver or the current printer driver. When the prompt to select the printer driver appears, select the printer driver according to the message. If the local printer driver for Windows XP or 2000 is installed beforehand, you can select the printer driver for Windows XP or 2000 as the current printer driver instead of the alternative driver in the...
Page 106 You can install the printer driver of the shared printer, if you have Power Users or more powerful access rights even if you are not the Administrator. 1. Click Start, point to Settings, and click Printers. 2. Double-click the Add Printer icon. 3.
Page 107: Installing The Printer Driver From The Cd-Rom
❏ If the printer driver is installed in the client beforehand, you need to select the new printer driver or the current printer driver. When the prompt to select the printer driver appears, select the printer driver according to the message. ❏...
Page 108 OK, and then follow the on-screen instructions to install the printer driver from the CD-ROM. 2. Insert the CD-ROM, then the EPSON Installation Program dialog box appears. Cancel the dialog box by clicking Cancel, then type the appropriate drive and folder names in which the printer driver for clients is located, then click OK.
Page 109: Canceling Printing
Canceling Printing If the printouts are not what you expected and display incorrect or garbled characters or images, you may need to cancel printing. When the printer icon is displayed on the taskbar, follow the instructions below to cancel printing. 1.
Page 110: Uninstalling The Printer Software
Uninstalling the Printer Software When you wish to reinstall or upgrade the printer driver, uninstall the printer driver that has been installed already. Uninstalling the printer driver and EPSON Status Monitor 3 1. Quit all applications. 2. Click Start, point to Settings, and click Control Panel.
Page 111 4. Select EPSON Printer Software, and click the Add/Remove. Note: When using the Windows XP or Windows 2000 computer, click Change or Remove Programs, select the EPSON Printer Software, then click Change/Remove. Printer Software...
Page 112 Status Monitor 3. When the utility is uninstalled, you cannot change the setting of Monitored Printers from EPSON Status Monitor 3. 7. If you uninstall EPSON Status Monitor 3, click Yes in the displayed dialog box. 8. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Page 113 1. Follow steps 1 through 3 of “Uninstalling the Printer Software” on page 104. 2. Select EPSON USB Printer Devices, and click Add/Remove. Note: ❏ EPSON USB Printer Devices appears only when the printer is connected to Windows Me or 98 with a USB interface cable. Printer Software...
Page 114 ❏ If the USB device driver is not installed correctly, EPSON USB Printer Devices may not appear. Follow these steps to run the “Epusbun.exe” file in the CD-ROM that comes with your printer. Insert the CD-ROM in your computer’s CD-ROM drive.
Page 115 Chapter 4 Control Panel Buttons and Lights ........110 Selecting a Font and Pitch .
Page 116: Buttons And Lights
Buttons and Lights Font button Selects one of the fonts. To select a font, see “Selecting a Font and Pitch” on page 114. Font lights Indicate which font is selected. Reset When you press both the Font and Pitch buttons simultaneously, the printer clears buffer and returns to its default settings.
Page 117 Pitch button Selects one of the pitch settings. To select a pitch, see “Selecting a Font and Pitch” on page 114. Pitch lights Indicate which pitch is selected. Item↑/Item↓ buttons When you press the Pitch and Tear Off/Bin buttons at the same time, the printer enters the default setting mode.
Page 118 Tear Off/Bin button ❏ Feeds continuous paper forward to the tear-off position. ❏ Feeds continuous paper backward from the tear-off position to the top-of-form position. ❏ Selects a cut-sheet feeder bin when the cut-sheet feeder is installed. Tear Off/Bin lights ❏...
Page 119 Load/Eject button ❏ Loads a single sheet of paper. ❏ Ejects a single sheet of paper if a sheet is loaded. ❏ Loads continuous paper from the standby position. ❏ Feeds continuous paper backward to the standby position if a sheet is loaded. Micro adjust When you hold down the Pause button for three seconds, the printer enters the micro adjust mode.
Page 120: Selecting A Font And Pitch
Pause button ❏ Stops printing temporarily, and resumes printing when pressed again. ❏ When held down for three seconds, enters the Micro Adjust mode. When pressed again, exits the Micro Adjust mode. Paper Out light ❏ On when no paper is loaded in the selected paper source or paper is not loaded correctly.
Page 121 Roman 10, 12, 15, 17, 20, PS Sans Serif 10, 12, 15, 17, 20, PS 1. Make sure that the printer is not printing. If it is, press the Pause button to stop printing. 2. Press the Font button until the three Font lights indicate the desired font as shown below.
Page 122: About Your Printer's Default Settings
N N O N O N N O O O N N O N O O O O O=On, N=Off 4. Make sure that the desired font and pitch are selected. About Your Printer’s Default Settings The default settings control many printer functions. While you can often set these functions through your software or printer driver, you may sometimes need to change a default setting from the printer’s control panel using the default-setting mode.
Page 123: Control Panel
To access and change a setting, see “Changing default settings” on page 122. Default-setting mode Setting Skip over perforation Auto tear-off Auto line feed Print direction Software I/F (interface) mode Auto I/F (interface) wait time Parallel I/F bidirectional mode Packet mode 0 slash Buzzer Auto CR (carriage return)*...
Page 124: Skip Over Perforation
Setting Character table International character set for italic table** Manual feed wait time * This setting is available only in IBM PPDS emulation mode. ** The options available for this setting vary depending on the country. Skip over perforation This feature is available only when continuous paper is selected. When you turn on this feature, the printer provides a one-inch (25.4 mm) margin between the last line printed on one page and the first line printed on the next page.
Page 125 (Uni-D). Printing is normally bidirectional; however, unidirectional printing allows for precise vertical printing alignment. Software When you select ESC/P, the printer operates in the EPSON ESC/P mode. When you select IBM PPDS, the printer emulates an IBM printer. Control Panel...
Page 126 I/F (interface) mode The printer provides a slot for an optional interface in addition to its built-in parallel interface and USB interface. You can choose Auto (automatic), Parallel, USB or Option for the interface mode. When you select Auto, the printer automatically selects the interface that is receiving data, and uses that interface until the end of the print job.
Page 127 0 slash The zero character has a slash ( ) when this feature is on; it has no slash (0) when this feature is off. The slash allows you to easily distinguish between the uppercase letter “O” and a zero. Buzzer (beeper) The printer beeps when an error occurs.
Page 128: Changing Default Settings
Character table You can select among various character tables. This setting is used when you print without using the printer driver. When using the printer driver, change the settings on the printer driver. For details, see “Printer Driver Settings Overview” on page 78.
Page 129: Lock-Out Mode
1. Make sure paper is loaded. 2. Press the Menu (Pitch and Tear Off/Bin) button. The Menu lights (both the Tear Off/Bin lights) turn on and the printer enters the default-setting mode. Then the printer prints the language selection instructions (one page). 3.
Page 130: Turning On Or Off The Lock-Out Mode
Turning on or off the lock-out mode You can turn on or off the lock-out mode easily by using buttons on the control panel. Follow these steps to turn on the lock-out mode: 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. Caution: Whenever you turn off the printer, wait at least five seconds before turning it back on;...
Page 131 Note: To print the language selection and default-setting mode instructions, you need three sheets of A4 or letter size single-sheet paper or three pages of continuous paper that is at least 279 mm (11 inches) long and 210 mm (8.3 inches) wide. See “Loading Continuous Paper” on page 17 and “Loading Single Sheets”...
Page 132 Control Panel...
Page 133 Using the error indicators ......129 EPSON Status Monitor 3 ......131 Printing a Self Test .
Page 134: Diagnosing The Problem
The information that you need to diagnose and solve most common problems is provided by the printer’s control panel, EPSON Status Monitor 3, or by printing a self test or Hex Dump. Refer to the appropriate section below. If you have a specific problem relating to print quality, a printout...
Page 135: Using The Error Indicators
Using the error indicators You can identify many common printer problems using the lights on the control panel. If your printer stops working and one or more control panel lights are on or flashing or the printer beeps, use the following table to diagnose and fix the problem. If you cannot fix your printer problem using this table, see “Problems and Solutions”...
Page 136: Epson Status Monitor 3
The printer beeps once if you press a control panel button when the corresponding function is not available. EPSON Status Monitor 3 EPSON Status Monitor 3 provides status messages and a graphic display showing the current status of the printer. Problem Solver...
Page 137: Printing A Self Test
If a problem occurs while printing, an error message appears in the Progress Meter window. Printing a Self Test Running the printer’s self test helps you determine whether the printer or the computer is causing the problem: ❏ If the self test results are satisfactory, the printer is working properly and the problem probably results from your printer driver settings, application settings, computer, or interface cable.
Page 138: Printing Hex Dump
Caution: Whenever you turn off the printer, wait at least five seconds before turning it back on; otherwise you may damage the printer. 2. To run the test using the Draft font, turn on the printer while holding down the LF/FF button. To run the test using the printer’s near letter-quality fonts, hold down the Load/Eject button while you turn on the printer.
Page 139 You can print a hex dump using either single sheets or continuous paper. See “Loading Continuous Paper” on page 17 or “Loading Single Sheets” on page 49 for instructions on how to load paper. Note: ❏ The Hex Dump feature is designed for use with DOS-based PC. ❏...
Page 140: Problems And Solutions
Caution: Do not turn off the printer while it is printing the hex dump. Always press the Pause button to stop printing and the Load/Eject button to eject the printed page before you turn off the printer. Problems and Solutions Most problems you may encounter while operating your printer have simple solutions.
Page 141: Power Supply Problems
Power supply problems The control panel lights come on briefly, but then go off and stay off. Cause The printer’s voltage rating does not match the voltage of your electrical outlet. Warning: Do not reconnect the power cord to an electrical outlet that has the wrong voltage for your printer.
Page 142: Paper Loading Or Feeding Problems
Paper loading or feeding problems The printer does not load single-sheet paper or does not feed it properly. Cause Continuous paper is in the paper path. The paper release lever is set to a tractor position. The paper on the paper guide is positioned too far to the left or right for the printer to detect that it is there.
Page 143 Cause Paper is too long. The paper does not feed properly with the optional cut-sheet feeder. Cause The cut-sheet feeder is not installed properly. Too many sheets are loaded in the cut-sheet feeder. You cannot load more than 150 sheets of paper in the high-capacity cut-sheet feeder.
Page 144: Printing Position Problems
Single-sheet paper is in the paper path. Continuous paper is not loaded properly. The paper-thickness lever is not set correctly. The printer does not feed continuous paper to the standby position. Cause You have not torn off the printed pages before pressing the Load/Eject button.
Page 145 The paper size setting in your application software or printer driver does not match the size of the paper you are using. The printer’s page length settings for the front or rear tractor do not match the size of the continuous paper you are using.
Page 146 Wrong tear-off position The printer prints on (or too far away from) the perforation of your continuous paper. Cause The tear-off position setting is incorrect. Caution: Never use the knob to adjust the tear-off position; this may damage the printer or cause it to lose the tear-off position. You moved the paper using the knob while the printer was The printer you want to use is...
Page 147: Printing Or Printout Quality Problems
Printing or printout quality problems The printer is on but it doesn’t print. Cause The interface cable is broken or twisted. The printer is not connected directly to your computer. The printer driver is not installed correctly. Paper is jammed or the ribbon or guard mechanism is stuck.
Page 148 Cause The printer is paused. The interface cable is not plugged in securely. Your interface cable does not meet the printer and/or computer specifications. Your software is not properly set up for your printer. The printer makes noise, but nothing prints or printing stops abruptly.
Page 149 The printer does not load single sheets of paper or does not feed paper properly. (Two or more sheets of paper are fed at the same time.) Cause The paper is stuck together with static electricity. The printout is pale. Cause The printing speed is set to Ultra high speed draft (USD).
Page 150 The ribbon has too much slack, the ribbon has come loose, or the ribbon cartridge is not installed properly. The ribbon is worn out. Lines of dots are missing in the printout. Cause The print head is damaged. Caution: Never replace the print head yourself; you may damage the printer. Also, other parts of the printer must be checked when the print head is replaced.
Page 151 The printout has extra blank lines between lines of text. Cause Two line feed commands are being sent at the end of each line of text, because the printer’s auto line feed setting is on. The line space setting in your application software is incorrect.
Page 152: Network Problems
Software settings override settings you make using the default-setting mode or the control panel buttons. Vertical printed lines are not aligned. Cause Bidirectional printing, which is the printer’s standard printing mode, is out of alignment. Network problems The printer does not print when using a network. Cause The network setting is wrong.
Page 153: Correcting Usb Problems
Me, 98, XP, or 2000. For details about your computer, contact your dealer. Make sure that EPSON USB Printer Devices appears on the Device Manager menu (for Windows Me and 98 only) If you canceled the plug-and-play driver installation before the procedure was complete, either the USB printer device driver or the printer driver may be incorrectly installed.
Page 154 If your drivers are correctly installed, EPSON USB Printer Devices should appear on the Device Manager menu. If EPSON USB Printer Devices does not appear on the Device Manager menu, click the plus (+) sign beside Other devices to view the installed devices.
Page 155 If USB Printer, or EPSON FX-890 (for the FX-890 users) or EPSON FX-2190 (for the FX-2190 users) does not appear under Other devices, click Refresh or unplug the USB cable from the printer, then plug it into the printer again.
Page 156 Control Panel, then uninstall EPSON USB Printer Devices. Next, reinstall the software as described in the Setup Sheet. If EPSON USB Printer Devices is not registered in the Add/Remove Programs list, access the CD-ROM and double-click epusbun.exe in Win9x folder. Then follow the on-screen instructions.
Page 157: Clearing Paper Jams
Clearing Paper Jams Follow these steps to clear a paper jam: 1. Turn off the printer. The printer is off when the power switch is pressed down to the N side. 2. Open the printer cover. 3. If continuous paper is jammed in the printer, tear off the fresh supply at the perforation nearest the paper entry slot.
Page 158 During bidirectional adjustment, the printer prints three sheets of alignment patterns, labeled High Speed Draft, Draft, and NLQ (near letter quality). As described below, you select the best alignment pattern from each sheet. Note: ❏ To print the instruction sheet and alignment patterns, you need four single sheets or four pages of continuous paper of at least the following sizes: Paper type...
Page 159: Canceling Printing
4. After you select the best pattern in the final set of alignment patterns and save your selection by pressing the Tear Off/Bin button, turn off the printer and exit the bidirectional adjustment mode. Canceling Printing If you encounter problems while printing, you may need to cancel printing.
Page 160: Contacting Customer Support
Contacting Customer Support If your EPSON product is not operating properly and you cannot solve the problem using the troubleshooting information in your product documentation, contact customer support services for assistance. If customer support for your area is not listed below, contact the dealer where you purchased your product.
Page 161: For Users In North America
For users in North America If you purchased your printer in the United States or Canada, EPSON provides technical assistance 24 hours a day through the electronic support services and automated telephone services listed in the following table: Service World Wide Web...
Page 162 ❏ For information on the latest EPSON products, software drivers, online user guides, and answers to frequently asked questions: http://www.epson.co.uk ❏ To e-mail EPSON Technical Support: http://www.epson.co.uk/support/email/ ❏ For a full list of EPSON Customer and Warranty Support services: Problem Solver...
Page 163: For Users In Australia
❏ Where to purchase genuine EPSON consumables, accessories, and options For users in Australia EPSON Australia wishes to provide you with a high level of customer service. In addition to your product documentation, we provide the following sources for obtaining information:...
Page 164 EPSON Helpdesk EPSON Helpdesk is provided as a final backup to make sure our clients have access to advice. Operators on the Helpdesk can aid you in installing, configuring and operating your EPSON product.
Page 165: For Users In Singapore
We encourage you to have all the relevant information on hand when you ring. The more information you prepare, the faster we can help solve the problem. This information includes your EPSON product documentation, type of computer, operating system, application programs, and any information you feel is required.
Page 166: For Users In India
World Wide Web (www.epson.com.my) Information on product specifications, drivers for download, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), and Email Enquiries are available. Epson Trading Shah Alam Head Office Phone: Fax: For users in India Contacts for information, support, and services are: World Wide Web (www.epson.co.in)
Page 167: For Users In The Philippines
Delhi Chennai Kolkata For users in the Philippines To obtain technical support as well as other after sales services, users are welcome to contact the EPSON Philippines Representative Office at the telephone and fax numbers below: Phone: Fax: BBS: 5321 266-70...
Page 168 Problem Solver...
Page 169 Ribbon Cartridge .........164 Genuine EPSON ribbon cartridge ..... .164 Replacing the ribbon cartridge .
Page 170: Ribbon Cartridge
When printing becomes faint, you need to replace the ribbon cartridge. Genuine EPSON ribbon cartridges are designed and manufactured to work properly with your EPSON printer. They ensure proper operation and long life of the print head and other printer parts.
Page 171 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. The printer is off when the power switch is pressed down to the N side. 2. If the printer is connected to an electrical outlet, unplug it from the outlet. 3. Open the paper guide cover by pulling its back edge toward. Options and Consumables...
Page 172 4. Open the printer cover to the upright position, then pull it up to remove it. 5. Press the tabs on each side of the paper tension unit upward, then lift the front of the unit and pull it up and out of the printer.
Page 173 6. Make sure that the print head is not hot; if it is, let it cool for a few minutes before touching it. Then slide the print head to the middle of the printer by hand. Caution: Never move the print head while the printer is turned on; this can damage the printer.
Page 174 8. Grasp the used cartridge by its handle and pull it up and out of the printer. 9. Hold both sides of the ribbon guide and pull it until it is out of the cartridge. 10. Insert the ribbon cartridge into the printer at an angle as shown below, then press firmly on both sides of the cartridge to fit the plastic hooks into the slots on the printer.
Page 175 11. Slide the ribbon guide into the print head until it clicks in place. Caution: When inserting the ribbon guide, press firmly until it clicks. Options and Consumables...
Page 176 12. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob to help feed the ribbon into place. Caution: The ribbon should not be twisted or creased. 13. Reinstall the paper tension unit by lowering it onto the printer’s mounting pegs. Then press down on both ends of the unit until it clicks into place.
Page 177: Cut-Sheet Feeder
14. Replace the printer cover by inserting the front tabs into the slots on the printer and lowering the cover into place. Then push it down until it clicks. Cut-Sheet Feeder Two types of optional cut-sheet feeders are available for use with your printer as shown below: the single-bin cut-sheet feeder: the high-capacity cut-sheet feeder: FX-890:C80638✽...
Page 178: Installing The Cut-Sheet Feeder
Caution: Do not load multipart forms, carbon paper, or labels in the cut-sheet feeder. To install the single-bin, high-capacity, or double-bin cut-sheet feeder, see “Installing the cut-sheet feeder” on page 172. However, you must assemble the double-bin cut-sheet feeder before installing it. To load paper in a bin, see “Loading paper in the single-bin cut-sheet feeder”...
Page 179 2. Remove the paper guide by moving it to the upright position and pulling it straight up. Lift the printer cover by its back edge and then pull it straight up and off the printer. 3. Holding the cut-sheet feeder in both hands, press down on the latch levers and fit the notches over the printer’s mounting posts, as shown below.
Page 180 single-bin cut-sheet feeder high-capacity cut-sheet feeder Options and Consumables...
Page 181: Loading Paper In The Single-Bin Cut-Sheet Feeder
4. To replace the printer cover, first insert the front tabs into the slots on the printer, then lower the cover into place. If you installed the double-bin cut-sheet feeder, you need to select your paper path (bin 1 or bin 2). See “Selecting the paper path (bin 1 or bin 2)”...
Page 182 1. Make sure the paper guide is removed, and set the paper release lever to the single-sheet position. Also make sure the paper-thickness lever (located under the printer cover) is set to 0 and the paper guide cover is open. Options and Consumables...
Page 183 2. Slide the left paper guide of the cut-sheet feeder so it is aligned with the triangle mark. Next, slide the right paper guide to roughly match the width of your paper. Slide the paper support midway between the paper guides. Paper support Paper guides Options and Consumables...
Page 184 3. Pull both paper set levers forward until the paper guides retract and lock open to allow paper loading. 4. Take a stack of paper (up to 50 sheets) and fan it. Next, tap the side and bottom edges of the paper on a flat surface to even up the stack.
Page 185 6. Adjust the right paper guide so that it matches your paper’s width. Make sure the position of the guide allows the paper to move up and down freely. 7. Push back the paper set levers to clamp the paper against the guide rollers.
Page 186: Loading Paper In The High-Capacity Cut-Sheet Feeder
9. Install the paper guide with the attached stacker-support by fitting the notches on the paper guide straight down over the mounting posts on the printer. Slide the edge guides to the middle of your paper. The cut-sheet feeder automatically loads paper when the printer receives data.
Page 187 Caution: Do not load multipart forms, carbon paper, or labels in the high-capacity cut-sheet feeder. 1. Set the paper release lever to the single-sheet position. Also make sure the paper-thickness lever (located under the printer cover) is set to 0 if you are using ordinary single-sheet paper.
Page 188 2. Pull the lock levers on the edge guides forward to release them. 3. Slide the left paper guide until it is aligned with the triangle mark; then lock it in place by pushing back its lock lever. Next, slide the right paper guide to roughly match the width of your paper.
Page 189 4. Pull both paper set levers forward until the paper guides retract and lock open to allow paper loading. 5. Take a stack of paper (up to 150 sheets) and fan it. Next, tap the side and bottom edges of the paper on a flat surface to even up the stack.
Page 190 7. Adjust the right paper guide so that it matches your paper’s width and lock it in place. Make sure the position of the guide allows the paper to move up and down freely. If you are loading envelopes, push back the envelope levers as shown below.
Page 191: Assembling The Double-Bin Cut-Sheet Feeder
Assembling the double-bin cut-sheet feeder Using the double-bin cut-sheet feeder allows you to load two types of single-sheet paper in the printer at the same time and easily switch between them. Before you install the double-bin cut-sheet feeder, you need to connect the single-bin cut-sheet feeder (C80637 ✽...
Page 192 2. Hold the single-bin cut-sheet feeder in both hands. Fit the notches in the single-bin cut-sheet feeder over the mounting posts on the back of the high-capacity cut-sheet feeder. 3. Lock the two cut-sheet feeders together by pushing firmly on the tab locks.
Page 193: Selecting The Paper Path (Bin 1 Or Bin 2)
Selecting the paper path (bin 1 or bin 2) When the double-bin cut-sheet feeder is installed, the high-capacity cut-sheet feeder becomes bin 1 and the single-bin cut-sheet feeder becomes bin 2 for paper path selection purposes. Options and Consumables...
Page 194: Front Sheet Guide And Front Paper Guide
It is best to select the paper path in your application program because software settings usually override the printer’s control panel settings. However, if you cannot select the paper path in your application, select a path by pressing the Tear Off/Bin button until the light indicates the bin you want as shown below.
Page 195: Installing The Front Sheet Guide Or Front Paper Guide
The optional front sheet guide provides you with the best paper jam prevention, but you need to remove the tractor from the front push position to use it. You can use the optional front paper guide without removing the tractor from the front push position. The installation and paper loading procedures described below apply to both the front paper guide and the front sheet guide.
Page 196 front sheet guide front paper guide Options and Consumables...
Page 197: Paper Guide
3. Open the edge guides on the paper guide all the way to the left and right, then place the paper guide in the upright position. You are now ready to load paper in the front sheet guide or front paper guide.
Page 198 2. If you are using ordinary single-sheet paper, set the paper-thickness lever (located under the printer cover) to 0 as shown below. If you are loading a single-sheet multipart form, set the paper-thickness lever to the proper position, as shown in the table below.
Page 199 Note: You can slide the left edge guide to the left in 1/10-inch increments to increase the left margin on your printout. 5. Slide the paper printable side up between the edge guides until it meets resistance. The printer loads the paper automatically.
Page 200 front sheet guide front paper guide If the first line on your page appears too high or low, you can adjust its position using the Micro Adjust function. See “Adjusting the top-of-form position” on page 64. Options and Consumables...
Page 201: Roll Paper Holder
Roll Paper Holder The optional roll paper holder allows you to use 8.5-inch roll paper like that used with telex machines. This provides an inexpensive alternative to using continuous paper for applications requiring variable paper lengths. Before you install and use the roll paper holder, you need to assemble it. Assembling the roll paper holder Follow these steps to assemble the roll paper holder: 1.
Page 202: Installing The Roll Paper Holder
2. Place the base plate on the stand and fasten the two together with the plastic spacing clips. Make sure you orient the stand and base plate as shown below. 3. Hook the tension lever onto both ends of the stand as shown below.
Page 203 2. Remove the paper guide, then remove the tractor if it is installed in the pull or rear push position. Reinstall the paper tension unit if necessary. 3. Position the roll paper holder underneath the printer as shown below. Fit the two positioning pegs on the bottom of the printer into the two holes in the base plate.
Page 204: Loading Roll Paper
Loading roll paper Follow these steps to load a roll of paper after you install the roll paper holder: 1. Make sure the printer is turned off and the paper guide is removed. Also make sure the tractor is not installed in the pull or rear push position, and the paper tension unit is installed.
Page 205 5. Place the shaft and paper roll on the roll paper holder so the paper feeds from the bottom of the roll. Then turn on the printer. 6. Bring the leading edge of the paper up over the rear of the printer and insert it into the printer until it meets resistance.
Page 206 7. Install the paper guide over the roll paper to separate the printout from the unused paper. Slide the edge guides to the middle of the paper guide. You are now ready to print. When you finish printing, press the LF/FF button to advance the paper;...
Page 207: Removing Roll Paper
Removing roll paper Roll paper cannot be fed backward. To remove roll paper, remove the paper guide, cut the roll paper behind where it feeds into the printer; then press the Load/Eject button to eject the remaining paper. Additional Tractor Unit You can install the optional additional tractor unit (C80020✽...
Page 208: Interface Card
Interface Card You can use optional interface cards to supplement your printer’s built-in parallel interface. The EPSON interface cards below are compatible with your printer. (Not all interfaces are available worldwide.) Model number C82305✽ / C82306✽ C82307✽ / C82308✽ C82312✽...
Page 209 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. Unplug the printer’s power cord and disconnect the interface cable. 2. Remove the screws securing the shield plate to the back of the printer and remove the plate. 3. Slide the interface card along the slots on both sides of the interface compartment.
Page 210: Print Server
Note: Store the shield plate in a safe place; you will need to reattach it if you remove the interface card later. To remove the interface card, reverse the steps above. Print Server You can use this printer as a network printer by installing a print server in the printer’s parallel interface port.
Page 211 Command Lists ......... .221 EPSON ESC/P control codes ......221 IBM PPDS emulation control codes.
Page 212: Printer Parts
Printer Parts paper guide cover printer cover front cover paper tension unit ribbon cartridge knob * tractor unit parts Product Information paper guide edge guides control panel power switch paper-thickness lever optional interface cover parallel interface USB interface paper release lever AC inlet sprockets*...
Page 213: Printer Specifications
Printer Specifications Mechanical Printing method: Printing speed: Printing direction: Bidirectional logic seeking for text and Line spacing: Printable columns: FX-890: Resolution: 9-pin impact dot matrix Ultra high speed 566 cps at 10 cpi draft 680 cps at 12 cpi High speed draft 559 cps at 10 cpi 627 cps at 12 cpi Draft 419 cps at 10 cpi...
Page 214 Paper feed methods: Paper feed speed: Continuous Paper capacity: Reliability: Product Information Friction (front, rear) Push tractor (front, rear) Pull tractor (front, bottom, rear) Push and pull tractor (additional tractor is required) (front, rear) Cut-sheet feeder (optional) Roll paper holder (optional) 127 mm/second 5 inches/second Intermittent...
Page 215 Dimensions and FX-890: weight: Height Width Depth Weight FX-2190: Height Width Depth Weight Ribbon: Black ribbon cartridge Ribbon life Acoustic noise: Approx. 55 dB (A) (ISO 7779 pattern) 167.5 mm (6.6 inches) 414 mm (16.3 inches) 350 mm (13.8 inches) (not including the knob, paper guide, and paper release lever)
Page 216: Electronic
128KB Bitmap fonts EPSON Draft 10, 12, 15 cpi EPSON Roman 10, 12, 15 cpi, proportional EPSON Sans Serif 10, 12, 15 cpi, proportional Bar code fonts EAN-13, EAN-8, Interleaved 2 of 5, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code 39, Code 128, POSTNET...
Page 217 Character tables: Standard One italic and 12 graphics character tables: Expanded One italic and 38 graphics character tables: Italic table, PC 437 (US, Standard Europe), PC 850 (Multilingual), PC 860 (Portuguese), PC 861 (Icelandic), PC 865 (Nordic), PC 863 (Canadian-French), BRASCII, Abicomp, ISO Latin 1, Roman 8, PC 858, ISO 8859-15 Italic table,...
Page 218: Electrical
Character sets: Electrical Rated voltage range Input voltage range Rated frequency range Input frequency range Rated current Power consumption This product is also designed for IT power systems with a phase-to-phase voltage of 220 to 240 V. Note: Check the label on the back of the printer for the voltage of your printer. Product Information 13 international character sets: USA, France, Germany, UK, Denmark I,...
Page 219: Environmental
Environmental Operation (plain paper) Operation (recycled paper, envelope, label, or roll paper) Storage Paper Note: ❏ Use recycled paper, multipart paper, labels, envelopes, and roll paper only under normal temperature and humidity conditions described below. Temperature Humidity ❏ Do not load paper that is curled, folded, or crumpled. Temperature 5 to 35°C (41 to 95°F) 15 to 25°C (59 to 77°F)
Page 220: Single Sheets
Single sheets: Front entry Minimum Maximum Width* (mm) (inch) Length** (mm) (inch) Thickness*** (mm) 0.065 (inch) 0.0025 Weight**** (g/m²) (lb) Quality Plain paper and recycled paper * 182 to 216 mm (7.2 to 8.5 inches) for the optional cut-sheet feeder for FX-890. 182 to 420 mm (7.2 to 16.5 inches) for the optional cut-sheet feeder for FX-2190.
Page 221 Total thickness (mm) (inch) Weight per (g/m²) sheet of multipart (lb) Quality Cards: Front entry Minimum Width (mm) (inch) Length FX-890: (mm) (inch) Thickness (mm) 0.22 (inch) 0.0087 Weight (g/m²) (lb) Quality Plain paper and recycled paper 0.12 0.46 0.0047 0.018 Carbonless multipart forms with a line of glue at the top side of the form...
Page 222 Continuous paper (ordinary and multipart): Width Length, one page Copies Total thickness Weight, ordinary paper Weight, per sheet of multipart Quality * When the front or bottom pull tractor is installed and under normal conditions, up to 7 copies (1 original + 6 copies) can be used. Note: ❏...
Page 223 ❏ The horizontal and vertical perforation cuts should not cross. Continuous labels (front and bottom entry only): Note: Use only labels mounted on continuous backing sheets. Label size Width, backing sheet (mm) (inch) Length, (mm) backing sheet (inch) Thickness, (mm) backing sheet (inch) Total thickness...
Page 224 B. 15/16 inch (23.8 mm) min. C. Corner radius = 0.1 inch (2.5 mm) min. Envelopes (rear entry only): Envelope size (No. 6) Envelope size (No10) Total thickness Weight Quality Roll paper (rear entry with optional roll paper holder only): Width Product Information Width...
Page 225: Printable Area
Length Thickness Weight Quality Printable area Single sheets (mm) —— (inch) (mm) 0.07 (inch) 0.0028 (g/m²) (lb) Plain paper A The minimum top and bottom margins are 4.2 mm (0.2 inch). B FX-890: The minimum left and right margins are 3 mm (0.1 inch).
Page 226: Continuous Paper
Continuous paper Envelopes Product Information A The minimum top and bottom margins (above and below the perforation) are 4.2 mm (0.17 inch). B FX-890: The minimum left and right margins are 13 mm (0.51 inch). The maximum printable width is 203.2 mm (8.0 inches).
Page 227: Command Lists
Customer Services. See “Contacting Customer Support” on page 154 for details. EPSON ESC/P control codes Selecting an EPSON ESC/P printer in your software allows you to use advanced fonts and graphics. A The minimum top and bottom margins are 4.2 mm (0.17 inch).
Page 228 General operation: ESC @, ESC U, ESC EM Paper feeding: FF, LF, ESC 0, ESC 2, ESC 3, ESC 1, ESC A, CR Page format: ESC (C, ESC C, ESC C 0, ESC Q, ESC l, ESC (c, ESC N, ESC O, ESC (U Print position motion: ESC $, ESC \, ESC D, HT, ESC B, VT, ESC J...
Page 229: Ibm Ppds Emulation Control Codes
IBM PPDS emulation control codes This printer emulates the IBM Proprinter using the commands below. General operation: NUL, DC3, ESC j, BEL, CAN, DC1, ESC Q, ESC [ K, ESC U, ESC Paper feeding: FF, LF, ESC 5, ESC A, ESC 0, ESC 1, ESC 2, ESC 3, CR, ESC ] Page format: ESC C, ESC C0, ESC X, ESC N, ESC O, ESC 4 Print position motion:...
Page 230: Standards And Approvals
Download: ESC = (draft mode only) Standards and Approvals U. S. model: Safety European model: Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC EMC Directive 89/336/EEC Universal (UPS) model: Safety Product Information UL60950 CSA C22.2 No. 60950 FCC part 15 subpart B class B CSA C108.8 class B UL60950 CSA C22.2 No.
Page 231: Cleaning The Printer
Australian model: Cleaning the Printer To keep your printer operating at its best, you should clean it thoroughly several times a year. Follow these steps to clean the printer: 1. Remove any paper loaded in the printer, and turn off the printer.
Page 232: Transporting The Printer
❏ Do not use a hard or abrasive brush. Do not spray the inside of the printer with lubricants; unsuitable oils can damage the printer mechanism. Contact your EPSON dealer if you think lubrication is needed. Transporting the Printer If you need to transport your printer some distance, carefully repack it using the original box and packing materials.
Page 233 4. Make sure the print head is not hot. Then remove the ribbon cartridge as described in “Assembling the Printer” in the Setup Sheet. 5. Make sure that the paper tension unit is installed and the tractor is installed in the rear push position. (See “Installing the tractor in the rear push position”...
Page 234 Product Information...
Page 235 Glossary auto line feed When this option is turned on in the default-setting mode, each carriage return (CR) code is automatically followed by a line feed (LF) code. bidirectional printing Printing in which the print head prints in both directions (bidirectionally) from left to right and then right to left.
Page 236 See printer driver. ESC/P Abbreviation for EPSON Standard Code for Printers, the system of commands your computer uses to control your printer. It is standard for all EPSON printers and supported by most application software for personal computers. fanfold paper See continuous paper.
Page 237 line feed (LF) A control panel button and control code that advances the paper one line space. Micro Adjust function A printer function that allows you to precisely adjust the tear-off and top-of-form positions. near letter quality (NLQ) The print mode used by your printer to produce near-letter-quality fonts for better readability and appearance.
Page 238 unidirectional printing Printing in which the print head prints in one direction only. Unidirectional printing is useful for printing graphics because it provides precise vertical alignment. You can select unidirectional printing using the printer’s default-setting mode. See also bidirectional printing. Glossary...
Page 239 121 Diagnosing the problem, 128 Driver (printer driver), 68 Edge guide, 24 Electrical, 212 ENERGY STAR compliance, 7 Envelopes, 57 EPSON Status Monitor 3, 68, 80, 130 accessing, 83 setting up, 81 Error indication, 129 ESC/P, 119 Index...
Page 240 Font selection mode, 114 Front paper guide, 188 Front sheet guide, 188 Hex dump, 132 High Speed Draft (HSD), 114 I/F (interface) mode, 121 IBM character table, 121 IBM PPDS emulation, 119 Installing cut-sheet feeder, 172 front paper guide, 189 front sheet guide, 189 interface card, 202 roll paper holder, 196...
Page 241 removing, 201 Roll paper holder assembling, 195 installing, 196 Safety instructions, 2 Self test, 131 Single sheets loading, 49 problems, 136 switching from, 61 switching to, 60 Skip over perforation, 118, 121 Special paper loading, 54 Specifications built-in fonts, 210 command lists ESC/P, 221 IBM PPDS emulation, 221...
Page 242 Index...

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