EPSON AUSTRALIA

CUSTOMER SERVICE LINE

Tel: 1300 361 054

VISIT OUR WEBSITE:

www.epson.com.au

HEAD OFFICE

SYDNEY

3 Talavera Road

North Ryde, NSW 2113

Tel: (02) 8899 3666

MELBOURNE

Tel: (03) 8823 9200

 

FX-2190

 

FX-890

9-PIN

 

167.5mm

167.5mm

 

 

 

DOT MATRIX

 

 

 

PRINTER

 

 

 

 

589mm

350mm

350mm

 

 

 

414mm

 

 

 

EPSON DOT MATRIX FX-890 / FX-2190

9.4Kg

7.2Kg

 

 

Specifications

BRISBANE

Tel: (07) 3360 0219

PERTH

Tel: (08) 9480 0418

ADELAIDE

Tel: (08) 8237 0518

EPSON NEW ZEALAND CUSTOMER SERVICE LINE

Tel: 0800 23 77 66

VISIT OUR WEBSITE:

www.epson.co.nz

AUCKLAND

245 Hobson Street

Auckland NZ

Tel: (09) 366 6855

WELLINGTON

Tel: (04) 473 3494

ABN 91 002 625 783 09/03

PRINTER TYPE

Impact Dot Matrix

 

NUMBER OF PINS IN HEAD

2 x 9 pins

 

PRINT DIRECTION

Bi-directional with logic seeking

PRINT SPEED

 

 

ULTRA SPEED DRAFT

10CPI

566 cps

ULTRA SPEED DRAFT

12CPI

680 cps

HIGH SPEED DRAFT

10CPI

559 cps

HIGH SPEED DRAFT

12CPI

627 cps

HIGH SPEED DRAFT

15CPI

629 cps

HIGH SPEED DRAFT

17CPI (Condensed)

595 cps

HIGH SPEED DRAFT

20CPI (Condensed)

541 cps

DRAFT

10CPI

419 cps

DRAFT

12CPI

503 cps

DRAFT

15CPI

405 cps

DRAFT

17CPI (Condensed)

359 cps

DRAFT

20CPI

419 cps

DRAFT

10CPI (Emphasised)

209 cps

NLQ

10CPI

104.6 cps

NLQ

12CPI

125.9 cps

NLQ

15CPI

100.8 cps

NLQ

17CPI

89.7 cps

NLQ

20CPI

104.6 cps

PRINT CHARACTERISTICS

 

 

CHARACTER SETS

13 International character sets

 

13 character code tables (Standard)

 

Italic, PC437, PC850, PC860, PC861, PC863, PC865,

 

Abicomp, BRASCII,Roman 8, ISO Latin 1, PC858,

 

ISO 8859-15

 

BIT MAP FONT

EPSON Draft 10 CPI, 12 CPI, 15 CPI

 

EPSON Roman 10 CPI, 12 CPI, 15 CPI, Proportional

 

EPSON Sans Serif 10 CPI, 12 CPI, 15 CPI, Proportional

BAR CODE

EAN-13, EAN-8, Interleaved 2 of 5, UPC-A, UPC-E,

 

Code 39, Code 128, POSTNET

PRINTABLE COLUMNS

(CHARACTERS PER LINE)

PITCH

FX-890

FX-2190

10CPI

80

136

12CPI

96

163

15CPI

120

204

17CPI

137

233

20CPI

160

272

PAPER HANDLING

 

 

 

PAPER PATH

Manual Insertion :

(front or rear in, top out)

 

Push Tractor :

(front or rear in, top out)

 

Pull Tractor :

(front or rear or bottom in, top out)

 

Cut Sheet Feeder : (rear in, top out)

 

CUT SHEET SIZE

FX-890

Width

100 – 257 mm

 

 

Length

100 – 364 mm

 

FX-2190

Width

100 – 420 mm

 

 

Length

100 – 364 mm

ENVELOPES

 

No.6, No.10

 

CONTINUOUS PAPER SIZE

FX-890

Width

101.6 – 254 mm

 

 

Length

101.6 – 558.8 mm

 

FX-2190

Width

101.6 – 406.4 mm

 

 

Length

101.6 – 558.8 mm

PAPER THICKNESS

 

 

 

CUT SHEET

Single Sheet

0.065 – 0.14 mm

 

 

Multi part

0.12 – 0.46 mm

 

ENVELOPES

 

0.16 – 0.52 mm

 

CONTINUOUS PAPER

 

(Single sheet / multi part)

 

 

0.065 – 0.46 mm

(0.0025 – 0.018 inch)

 

Label Base Sheet

0.07 – 0.09 mm

(0.0028 – 0.0035 inch)

LABEL

Total Label

0.16 – 0.19 mm

(0.0063 – 0.0075 inch)

PAPER FEEDING

Standard

Friction

(rear in, top out)

 

 

 

(front in, top out)

 

 

Push Tractor

(rear in, top out)

 

 

 

(front in, top out)

 

 

Pull Tractor

(rear in, top out)

 

 

 

(front in, top out)

 

 

 

(bottom in, top out)

 

Optional Feeder

Cut Sheet Feeder

(rear in, top out)

 

 

Push-Pull Tractor

(rear in, top out)

 

 

 

(front in, top out)

COPY

1 original + 5 copies always

 

 

1 original + 6 copies at pull tractor feed (front, rear, bottom)

ACOUSTIC NOISE

55 dB(A) (ISO7779 pattern)

 

LINE SPACING

4.23mm (1/6 inch) or programmable in increments of .0295mm (1/216 inch)

INPUT DATA BUFFER

128 KByte

 

 

 

INTERFACE

 

 

 

 

STANDARD

Bi-directional parallel interface

 

 

(IEEE-1284 nibble mode supported), USB (ver 1.1) I/F

OPTION

Type B I/F level 2

 

 

 

RIBBON CARTRIDGE

 

 

 

 

COLOUR

Black

 

 

 

TYPE

Fabric

 

 

 

RIBBON LIFE

FX-890

Approx. 7.5 million characters

 

 

(Draft 10 cpi, 14 dots/character)

 

FX-2190

Approx. 12 million characters

 

 

(Draft 10 cpi, 14 dots/character)

RELIABILITY

 

 

 

 

(25% duty cycle) Mean Print Volume Between Failure (MVBF)

 

 

 

: 52 million lines (except print head)

MTBF

 

: 20000 POH

 

PRINT HEAD LIFE

 

: 400 million strokes/ wire

 

 

(Draft 10 cpi, 14 dots/character)

CONTROL PANEL

 

6 switches and 10 LEDs

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS (OPERATING)

 

 

TEMPERATURE

 

5~35˚C

 

HUMIDITY

 

10~80% RH

 

ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS

 

 

 

RATED VOLTAGE

 

AC 220~240V

 

RATED FREQUENCY

 

50~60Hz

 

POWER CONSUMPTION

 

Approx. 53W

 

 

 

(ISO/IEC10561 Letter pattern)

 

 

Energy Star Compliant

DIMENSIONS

 

FX-890

FX-2190

WIDTH

 

414mm

589mm

DEPTH

 

350mm

350mm

HEIGHT

 

167.5mm

167.5mm

WEIGHT

 

Approx. 7.2 kg

Approx. 9.4 kg

PRINTER DRIVER/ UTILITY

 

 

 

OS

 

Microsoft® Windows® 95/98/2000/Me/XP and Microsoft®

 

 

Windows® NT® operating system Version 4.0

UTILITY

 

EPSON Status Monitor 3 (Microsoft® Windows®

 

 

95/98/2000/Me/XP and Microsoft® Windows® NT®

 

 

operating system Version 4.0 environment only)

OPTIONS

 

 

FX-890

FX-2190

RIBBON CARTRIDGE(BLACK)

 

 

S015329

S015327

HIGH CAPABILITY CUT SHEET FEEDER

 

C806382

C806402

SINGLE BIN CUT SHEET FEEDER

 

C806372

C806392

PULL TRACTOR UNIT

 

 

C800202

C800212

SERIAL I/F CARD

 

 

C823061

C823061

32KB INTELLIGENT SERIAL I/F CARD

 

C823081

C823081

EPSONNET 10/100 BASE TX INT. PRINT SERVER2

C823914

C823914

As an International ENERGY STAR Partner,

EPSON has determined that this product meets the

International ENERGY STAR Program for energy efficiency.

“EPSON ESC/P stands for EPSON standard code for printers. This system of commands gives you software control of your printer from your computers. It is standard for all EPSON printers and supported by most application software for personal computers.”

EPSON and EPSON ESC/P are registered trademark of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.

Microsoft, Windows and Windows NT are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other product names and other company names used herein are for identification purpose only and maybe the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. EPSON disclaims any and all rights in those marks. Print samples shown herein are simulations. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Epson FX890/FX2190 Printer Type, Print Speed, Print Characteristics, Printable Columns, Paper Handling, Interface, Options

FX890/FX2190 specifications

The Epson FX-890 and FX-2190 are two highly regarded impact printers that belong to Epson's classic line of dot matrix printers, renowned for their durability, reliability, and high-performance capabilities. These printers have made a significant mark in various industries, particularly in environments requiring the printing of multi-part forms, invoices, and reports.

One of the standout features of both models is their exceptional printing speed. The FX-890 can achieve a maximum speed of up to 550 characters per second, while the FX-2190 takes it a step further with speeds reaching 1100 characters per second. This makes them ideal for high-volume printing tasks, significantly enhancing productivity for businesses.

Both printers are designed with advanced 24-pin printhead technology, which ensures high-quality output and sharp, clear text. This technology allows for detailed graphics and crisp barcodes to be printed with remarkable clarity. Additionally, the high-quality print resolution of up to 550 x 144 DPI guarantees that even the smallest font sizes are legible, making these printers suitable for various applications.

Durability is another hallmark characteristic of the FX-890 and FX-2190. Built to withstand the demands of busy work environments, these printers are equipped with robust mechanisms that ensure longevity and consistent performance over time. They are also designed for continuous printing, capable of handling long print runs without the need for frequent stops.

Connectivity options are versatile, with both models supporting parallel, USB, and optional Ethernet interfaces, making them easy to integrate into existing network infrastructures. This flexibility allows for seamless communication with a variety of devices, from computers to POS systems, to ensure efficient workflow.

The FX-890 and FX-2190 support a multitude of paper types, including multi-part forms and labels. Their cut-sheet and continuous form printing capabilities add to their versatility, allowing businesses to customize their printing needs. The printers also feature easy-to-use controls and settings, making it simple for users to navigate through printing tasks.

In conclusion, the Epson FX-890 and FX-2190 impact printers stand out for their speed, durability, and high-quality output. Their advanced technology and flexible connectivity options make them ideal choices for businesses requiring reliable printing solutions in demanding environments. With these printers, users can expect consistent performance, excellent print quality, and a long-lasting investment.