Epson FX 890 User manual

A full-featured, high-value performer, the
Epson FX-890 offers the durability and
ease of use required for critical daily print
requirements. This 9-pin, narrow-carriage
workhorse boasts an MTBF rating of 20,000
power-on hours (POH) and speeds of up
to 680 cps.
Engineered for seamless integration into virtually any system, it provides
standard Parallel, USB, and additional connectivity options. And, it includes
Epson Remote Configuration Manager™software for easy printer setup
and simple setting selections via most Windows®operating systems. Ideal
for rugged environments, this robust printer is the perfect drop-in replacement
for the Epson FX-880/880+/980 or Okidata®Microline®320/320 Turbo.
An extremely reliable, high-speed performer, the Epson FX-890 races through
forms up to 7 parts thick through four convenient paper paths. Its easy-to-
install 7.5 million character ribbon cartridge boosts productivity and ensures
a low cost per page, while its 400 million character print head life offers added
dependability.
Complete with a newly designed control panel featuring a lock-out mode
and other intuitive functions, this versatile product is the ideal solution for
demanding print environments. And, as part of a comprehensive three-year
warranty, it’s backed by superior technical support from the world leader in
impact printing.
FX-890
IMPACT PRINTER
Easy integration and maximum productivity
in demanding print environments
Epson FX-890
Epson FX-890
Key Features
Ultra fast 9-pin printing
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Speeds through multipart forms, reports,
labels, and more at up to 680 cps
Extreme reliability in demanding print
environments
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Offers an MTBF rating of 20,000 POH and
a 400 million character print head life
User-friendly setup and operation
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Facilitates easy printer configuration using
a newly designed control panel or its
Windows-based Epson Remote
Configuration Manager
Easy system integration
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Provides resident Epson, IBM®and
Microline printer languages for increased
compatibility
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Includes standard Parallel and USB
connections, plus an additional slot for
optional interface cards
Easy-to-install 7.5 million character ribbon
cartridge
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Ensures a lower cost per page, and
reduces the need for frequent user
intervention
Advanced paper handling capabilities
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Provides four convenient paper paths to
accommodate cut sheet paper and
continuous forms up to 7 parts thick
Standard three-year warranty
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Includes access to Epson’s superior
technical support
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Selected Print Quality
Epson FX-890 Okidata ML-420 Lexmark 2480
Pages Per Minute
PrinterThroughputTest* - ISO/IEC 10561 Letter Pattern
10 cpi High-Speed Draft Mode 10 cpi Draft/Utility Mode
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Printed on Recycled Paper
Printer Method
9-pin, serial impact dot matrix
Print Direction
Bidirectional logic seeking for text and graphics printing. Unidirectional
text or graphics printing can be selected using software commands.
Print Speed
Ultra Speed Draft 680 cps (12 cpi)
566 cps (10 cpi)
High Speed Draft 559 cps (10 cpi)
Draft 419 cps (10 cpi)
Letter-quality 104 cps (10 cpi)
(Note: Normal print speed is achieved when printer safety cover is
fully closed)
Character Sets
13 character tables
13 international character sets
Resident Bitmapped Fonts
Ultra Speed Draft 10, 12 cpi
High Speed Draft 10, 12, 15, 17, 20 cpi
Draft 10, 12, 15, 17, 20 cpi
NLQ (Roman/Sans Serif) 10, 12, 15, 17, 20 cpi, proportional
Column Width
10 cpi 80
12 cpi 96
15 cpi 120
17 cpi 137
20 cpi 160
Bar Code Fonts
EAN-13, EAN-8, Interleaved 2 of 5, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code 39, Code
128, POSTNET, Codabar (NW-7), Industrial 2 of 5, Matrix 2 of 5
Formatting
1/6-inch or programmable in 1/432-inch increments
Line Spacing: 6 lines per inch default
(8 lpi option available on FX-890 Okidata Mode only)
Paper Feed Mechanism
Feeding method Friction feed (front, rear)
Push tractor (front, rear)
Pull tractor (front, bottom, rear)
Push and pull tractor** (front, rear)
Cut-sheet feeder (optional)
Roll paper holder (optional)
Paper Feed Speed
62 millisecond per 1/6"
5" per second continuous feed
Paper Path
Manual insertion Front or rear in, top out
Cut sheet feeder Top in, top out
Tractor Front rear or bottom in, top out
Pull push tractor Front or rear in, top out
Input Buffer
128K
Software Drivers
Windows 95, 98, 2000, Me, XP and NT 4.0
Interface
Bidirectional Parallel (IEEE 1284 Nibble Mode supported),
USB 1.1, Type-B slot 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 with pull tractor, maximum thickness .018"
Width
Single sheets 3.9" to 10.1"
Continuous 4.0" to 10.0"
Cut-sheet feeder 7.2" to 8.5"
Length
Single sheets 3.9" to 14.3"
Continuous 4.0" to 22.0"
Cut-sheet feeder 10.1" to 14.0"
No. 6 envelopes 6.5" x 3.6"
No. 10 envelopes 9.5" x 4.1"
Labels 2.5" x 0.94" (minimum)
Roll paper 8.5" width
Sound Level
55 dBA (ISO 7779 pattern)
Power Requirements
Rated voltage 120V AC
Input voltage range 103.5 to 132V
Rated frequency range 50 to 60 Hz
Input frequency range 49.5 to 60.5 Hz
Physical Dimensions
Height 6.6"
Width 16.3"
Depth 13.8"
Weight 16.8 lb
Control Panel Functions
Font, pitch, pause, tear-off, bin selection, line feed, form feed, load,
eject, micro-adjust, top-of-form adjustment, panel lockout, reset,
menu, default setting selection
Reliability
Total print volume 52 million lines (except print head)
MTBF 20,000 POH (25% duty cycle)
Print head life 400 million characters at 14
dots/character
Ribbon life 7.5 million characters at 14
dots/character
Warranty
Three-year limited warranty in the U.S. and Canada
* Advanced print head design provides unmatched burst speed, allowing the Epson
FX-890 to maximize performance by consistently performing at or near top speeds.
Standardized ISO 10561 throughput tests illustrate how Epson’s superior technology
results in faster printing and greater print volume over time.
Test conducted by Seiko Epson Corporation.
** Additional tractor unit required
Ordering Information Printer Specifications
Product Code Description UPC Code
Epson FX-890 and Accessories
C11C524001 Epson FX-890 Impact Printer 0 10343 84673 9
S015329 Ribbon Cartridge 0 10343 84803 1
C800201 Additional Push/Pull Tractor Unit 0 10343 80010 6
C806371 Single Bin Cut Sheet Feeder 0 10343 06003 6
C806381 High Capacity Cut Sheet Feeder 0 10343 06004 3
8310 Roll Paper Holder 0 10343 82984 8
C823051 Serial Interface Board 0 10343 07003 5
C823071 32KB Serial Interface Board 0 10343 07004 2
C823121 LocalTalk Interface 0 10343 81167 6
C823141 Coax Interface Board 0 10343 80016 8
C823151 Twinax Interface Board 0 10343 80017 5
C823452 Bidirectional Parallel Interface Board 0 10343 81245 1
C12C823912 EpsonNet Multiprotocol 10/100 Base-TX 0 10343 83773 7
Type-B Ethernet Print Server
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