Epson fx2190, FX890 2190 Diagram
®
SERVICE MANUAL
Serial Impact Dot Matrix Printer
EPSON FX-890/2190
SEDM02003
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PRECAUTIONS
Precautionary notations throughout the text are categorized relative to 1)Personal injury and 2) damage to equipment.
DANGER Signals a precaution which, if ignored, could result in serious or fatal personal injury. Great caution should be exercised in
performing procedures preceded by DANGER Headings.
WARNING Signals a precaution which, if ignored, could result in damage to equipment.
The precautionary measures itemized below should always be observed when performing repair/maintenance procedures.
DANGER
1. ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE PRODUCT FROM THE POWER SOURCE AND PERIPHERAL DEVICES PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR
PROCEDURES.
2. NO WORK SHOULD BE PERFORMED ON THE UNIT BY PERSONS UNFAMILIAR WITH BASIC SAFETY MEASURES AS DICTATED FOR ALL ELECTRONICS
TECHNICIANS IN THEIR LINE OF WORK.
3. WHEN PERFORMING TESTING AS DICTATED WITHIN THIS MANUAL, DO NOT CONNECT THE UNIT TO A POWER SOURCE UNTIL INSTRUCTED TO DO
SO. WHEN THE POWER SUPPLY CABLE MUST BE CONNECTED, USE EXTREME CAUTION IN WORKING ON POWER SUPPLY AND OTHER ELECTRONIC
COMPONENTS.
4. When disassembling or assembling a product, be sure to wear gloves to avoid injuries from metal parts with sharp edges.
WARNING
1. REPAIRS ON EPSON PRODUCT SHOULD BE PERFORMED ONLY BY AN EPSON CERTIFIED REPAIR TECHNICIAN.
2. MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SOURCE VOLTAGES IS THE SAME AS THE RATED VOLTAGE, LISTED ON THE SERIAL NUMBER/RATING PLATE. IF THE
EPSON PRODUCT HAS A PRIMARY AC RATING DIFFERENT FROM AVAILABLE POWER SOURCE, DO NOT CONNECT IT TO THE POWER SOURCE.
3. ALWAYS VERIFY THAT THE EPSON PRODUCT HAS BEEN DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE REMOVING OR REPLACING
PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS AND/OR INDIVIDUAL CHIPS.
4. IN ORDER TO PROTECT SENSITIVE MICROPROCESSORS AND CIRCUITRY, USE STATIC DISCHARGE EQUIPMENT, SUCH AS ANTI-STATIC WRIST
STRAPS, WHEN ACCESSING INTERNAL COMPONENTS.
5. DO NOT REPLACE IMPERFECTLY FUNCTIONING COMPONENTS WITH COMPONENTS WHICH ARE NOT MANUFACTURED BY EPSON. IF SECOND
SOURCE IF’S OR OTHER COMPONENTS WHICH HAVE NOT BEEN APPROVED ARE USED, THEY COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE EPSON PRODUCT,
OR COULD VOID THE WARRANTY OFFERED BY EPSON.
About This Manual
This manual describes basic functions, theory of electrical and mechanical operations, maintenance and repair procedures of the printer. The instructions and
procedures included herein are intended for the experienced repair technicians, and attention should be given to the precautions on the preceding page.
Manual Configuration
This manual consists of six chapters and Appendix.
CHAPTER 1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS
Provides a general overview and specifications of the
product.
CHAPTER 2. OPERATING PRINCIPLES
Describes the theory of electrical and mechanical
operations of the product.
CHAPTER 3. TROUBLESHOOTING
Describes the step-by-step procedures for the
troubleshooting.
CHAPTER 4. DISASSEMBLY / ASSEMBLY
Describes the step-by-step procedures for disassembling
and assembling the product.
CHAPTER 5. ADJUSTMENT
Provides Epson-approved methods for adjustment.
CHAPTER 6. MAINTENANCE
Provides preventive maintenance procedures and the
lists of Epson-approved lubricants and adhesives
required for servicing the product.
APPENDIX Provides the following additional information for
reference:
• Connector pin assignments
• Electric circuit boards components layout
• Electrical circuit boards schematics
• Exploded diagram & Parts List
Symbols Used in this Manual
Various symbols are used throughout this manual either to provide
additional information on a specific topic or to warn of possible danger
present during a procedure or an action. Be aware of all symbols when
they are used, and always read NOTE, CAUTION, or WARNING
messages.
A D J U S T M E N T
R E Q U I R E D
C A U T I O N
C H E C K
P O I N T
W A R N I N G
Indicates an operating or maintenance procedure, practice
or condition that is necessary to keep the product’s quality.
Indicates an operating or maintenance procedure, practice,
or condition that, if not strictly observed, could result in
damage to, or destruction of, equipment.
May indicate an operating or maintenance procedure,
practice or condition that is necessary to accomplish a task
efficiently. It may also provide additional information that is
related to a specific subject, or comment on the results
achieved through a previous action.
Indicates an operating or maintenance procedure, practice
or condition that, if not strictly observed, could result in injury
or loss of life.
Indicates that a particular task must be carried out
according to a certain standard after disassembly and
before re-assembly, otherwise the quality of the
components in question may be adversely affected.
Revision Status
Revision Date of Issue Description
A June 20, 2003 Formal first release
Revision up:
Chapter-3: Error Correction ("3.2.12 Fatal Error" on page 63)
B August 21, 2003
Chapter-4: Error Correction ("4.2.3 C524MAIN Board" on page 74)
Appendix: The part list and the exploded diagram for the FX-2190 are added.
("7.3 Exploded Diagrams" on page 114, "7.4 Parts List" on page 122)
EPSON FX-890/2190 Revision B
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS
1.1 Features ............................................................................................................... 9
1.2 Interface ............................................................................................................. 23
1.2.1 Parallel interface (Forward channel) ........................................................ 23
1.2.2 Parallel interface (Reverse channel) ......................................................... 25
1.2.3 USB Interface ........................................................................................... 26
1.2.4 Optional Interface ..................................................................................... 27
1.2.5 Type-B Interface communication specification ........................................ 27
1.2.6 Interface selection ..................................................................................... 28
1.2.7 IEEE1284.4 protocol ................................................................................ 29
1.3 Operation ........................................................................................................... 30
1.3.1 Control panel ............................................................................................ 30
1.3.2 Switches .................................................................................................... 30
1.3.2.1 Operation in Normal Mode ............................................................... 30
1.3.2.2 Operations at Power-on ..................................................................... 31
1.3.2.3 Operation in Default Setting Mode ................................................... 31
1.3.3 Indicators ( LEDs ) ................................................................................... 31
1.3.3.1 Indications in Normal Mode .............................................................. 31
1.3.4 Buzzer ....................................................................................................... 33
1.3.5 Default Setting .......................................................................................... 33
1.3.5.1 Setting Method .................................................................................. 33
1.3.5.2 Setting Items ...................................................................................... 34
1.3.6 EEPROM Clear Function ......................................................................... 35
1.3.7 Bi-D Adjustment ....................................................................................... 36
1.4 Dimensions and Weight ................................................................................... 37
1.4.1 FX-880T+ Mode ....................................................................................... 41
1.4.1.1 Setting of FX-880T+ mode ............................................................... 41
1.4.1.2 Supported commands ........................................................................ 41
1.4.1.3 Default setting items .......................................................................... 42
1.4.1.4 Printer defaults .................................................................................. 42
1.4.1.5 Action of the printer .......................................................................... 42
Chapter 2 Operating Principles
2.1 Overview ............................................................................................................ 44
2.1.1 Printer Mechanism .................................................................................... 45
2.1.1.1 Printhead ............................................................................................ 45
2.1.1.2 Paper Feed Mechanism ..................................................................... 45
2.1.1.3 Carriage Movement Mechanism ....................................................... 45
2.1.1.4 Tractor Feed Mechanism ................................................................... 45
2.1.1.5 Platen Gap Adjustment Mechanism .................................................. 45
2.1.1.6 Ribbon Feed Mechanism ................................................................... 46
2.1.1.7 Sensors .............................................................................................. 46
2.1.2 Circuit Operation ...................................................................................... 47
2.1.2.1 C524 MAIN Board ............................................................................ 47
2.1.2.2 C524 PSB/PSE/PSH Power Supply Circuit ...................................... 50
Chapter 3 Troubleshooting
3.1 Overview ............................................................................................................ 53
3.1.1 Specified Tools ......................................................................................... 53
3.1.2 Procedure for Troubleshooting ................................................................. 53
3.1.3 Preliminary Checks ................................................................................... 54
3.1.4 Error .......................................................................................................... 54
3.2 Troubleshooting Based on Symptoms ............................................................ 55
3.2.1 Printer fails to operate when power is turned on ...................................... 55
3.2.2 No LED on Control Panel lights up even with power turned on .............. 56
3.2.3 Abnormal operation of Carriage at power on ........................................... 56
3.2.4 Abnormal paper feeding ........................................................................... 57
3.2.5 Printing is faulty during self-test, but carriage operation is normal ......... 58
3.2.6 Abnormal operation of Control Panel ...................................................... 59
3.2.7 Abnormal on-line operation (normal self-printing, though) ..................... 59
3.2.8 Abnormal operation of ribbon .................................................................. 60
3.2.9 Abnormal operation of Carriage Unit ....................................................... 61
3.2.10 Faulty print ............................................................................................. 62
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3.2.11 Electrical Noise ....................................................................................... 62
3.2.12 Fatal Error ............................................................................................... 63
3.3 Troubleshooting for Individual Units ............................................................. 64
3.3.1 Main Component Checking Point ............................................................ 64
Chapter 4 Disassembly and Assembly
4.1 Overview ............................................................................................................ 66
4.1.1 Disassembly Precautions .......................................................................... 66
4.1.2 Tools and Instruments ............................................................................... 66
4.1.3 Service Check After Repair ...................................................................... 67
4.1.3.1 Abbreviations for Small Parts ........................................................... 68
4.2 Main Components Disassembly ...................................................................... 69
4.2.1 Pre-disassembly Procedures ..................................................................... 70
4.2.2 Upper Housing .......................................................................................... 72
4.2.3 C524MAIN Board .................................................................................... 74
4.2.4 C524PSB/PSE/PSH Board ....................................................................... 76
4.3 Printer Mechanism Disassembly ..................................................................... 77
4.3.1 Printhead ................................................................................................... 77
4.3.2 HP (Home Position) Detector ................................................................... 78
4.3.3 Platen ........................................................................................................ 79
4.3.4 Printer Mechanism .................................................................................... 80
4.3.5 CR Motor .................................................................................................. 81
4.3.6 PF Motor ................................................................................................... 83
4.3.7 PF Gear Train ........................................................................................... 84
4.3.8 PG (Platen Gap) Detector ......................................................................... 86
4.3.9 Release Detector ....................................................................................... 86
4.3.10 Front PE (Paper End) Detector ............................................................... 87
4.3.11 Rear PE Detector .................................................................................... 87
4.3.12 Carriage Assembly .................................................................................. 88
4.3.13 Rear Paper Guide Assembly ................................................................... 90
4.3.14 Ribbon Drive (RD) Assembly ................................................................ 92
5.2.1 Platen Gap Adjustment ............................................................................. 95
5.3 Adjustment Program ....................................................................................... 97
5.3.1 Preparation ................................................................................................ 97
5.3.1.1 System Requirement ......................................................................... 97
5.3.1.2 Installation ......................................................................................... 97
5.3.1.3 Running the Program ........................................................................ 97
Chapter 6 Maintenance
6.1 Overview ............................................................................................................ 99
6.1.1 Preventive Maintenance ........................................................................... 99
6.2 Lubrication ...................................................................................................... 100
Chapter 7 Appendix
7.1 Connector Summary ...................................................................................... 105
7.2 Electric Circuit Diagrams .............................................................................. 108
7.3 Exploded Diagrams ........................................................................................ 114
7.4 Parts List ......................................................................................................... 122
Chapter 5 Adjustment
5.1 Adjustment Overview ...................................................................................... 94
5.1.1 Required Adjustment ................................................................................ 94
5.1.2 Adjustment Tools ...................................................................................... 94
5.2 Adjusting and Resetting the Printer ............................................................... 95
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS
CHAPTER
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EPSON FX-890/2190 Revision B
1.1 Features
EPSON FX-890/2190 is a small-foot 18-pin serial impact dot matrix printer.
HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS
Print method : Impact Dot Matrix
Number of pins : 18 pins
Print pin arrangement : 9 pins x 2 files
Print pin diameter : 0.29 mm (0.0114 inch)
Color : Black ink ribbon
Print Direction : Bi-direction with logic seeking
RESOLUTION
Table 1-1. Resolution ( dpi )
Printing Mode Horizontal Density
Ultra Speed Draft
10 cpi
Ultra Speed Draft
12 cpi
High Speed Draft
10 cpi
High Speed Draft
12 cpi
Draft
80 dpi 72 dpi No
84 dpi 72 dpi No
90 dpi 72 dpi No
96 dpi 72 dpi No
120 dpi 72 dpi No
Vertical
Density
Draft Condensed 240 dpi 72 dpi No
Draft Emphasized 120 dpi 72 dpi Yes
NLQ 240 dpi 144 dpi No
Bit Image
60, 72, 80, 90 or 120 dpi 72 dpi Yes
120 or 240 dpi 72 dpi No
Adjacent Dot
Print
PRINTING SPEED
Table 1-2. Printing Speed (cps) and Printable Columns
Printing Mode
Ultra Speed Draft
High Speed Draft
High Speed Draft
Condensed
Draft
Draft Condensed
Draft Emphasized 10 cpi 80 136 209 173
NLQ
Note1: When the power supply voltage drops to the lower limit, the printer stops printing and
then starts printing remains on that line again more slowly than before.
2: When the head temperature rises to the upper limit, the printer stops printing. When the
head temperature falls to the normal level, the printer starts printing again more slowly
than before.
Character
Pitch
10 cpi 80 136 566 489
12 cpi 96 163 680 571
10 cpi 80 136 559 476
12 cpi 96 163 627 539
15 cpi 120 204 629 520
17 cpi 137 233 595 463
20 cpi 160 272 541 419
10 cpi 80 136 419 347
12 cpi 96 163 503 416
15 cpi 120 204 405 314
17 cpi 137 233 359 300
20 cpi 160 272 419 350
10 cpi 80 136 104.6 87.5
12 cpi 96 163 125.9 105.0
15 cpi 120 204 100.8 78.5
17 cpi 137 233 89.7 38.5
20 cpi 160 272 104.6 44.9
Printable Columns Printing Speed
FX-890 FX-2190 Normal Copy
PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS Features 9
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FEEDING METHOD
Friction feed : Front, Rear
Push tractor feed : Front, Rear
Push & Pull tractor feed : Front, Rear
Pull tractor feed : Front, Rear, Bottom
FEED SPEED
Normal mode 4.23 mm (1/6 inch feed) 62 msec
Continuous feed 0.127 MPS (m/sec)
[5.0 IPS (inches/sec)]
Copy mode 4.23 mm (1/6 inch feed) 83 msec
Continuous feed 0.078 MPS (m/sec)
[3.1 IPS (inches/sec)]
FEEDER
Front push tractor
Rear push tractor
CSF Bin 1 / Bin 2 (Option)
Pull tractor ( Option )
PAPER SPECIFICATIONS
Table 1-3. Cut Sheet (Single sheet, Not multi part) FX-890
Front Entry Rear Entry
90
High-Capacity
CSF
(3.9)
100
(3.9)
100
(0.0028)
0.07
64
(18)
185 sheets with the
form 64 g/m
150 sheets with the
form 82 g/m
(8.5)
216
(14.3)
364
(0.0055)
0.14
90
(24)
2
(17lb)
2
(22lb)
Single-Bin CSF
(7.2)
182
(8.3)
210
(0.0028)
0.07
64
(18)
60 sheets with the form
*1
*1
2
64 g/m
(17lb)
50 sheets with the form
2
(22lb)
82 g/m
(0.0055)
FX-890
Manual Manual
Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max.
Width
Length
Thickness (inch)
Weight
(inch)
(mm)
(inch)
(mm)
(mm)
(g/m2)
(lb)
CSF Capacity
(3.9)
100
(3.9)
100
(0.0025)
0.065
(14)
(10.1)
257
(14.3)
364
(0.0055)
0.14
52
(24)
--- ---
90
(3.9)
100
(3.9)
100
(0.0025)
0.065
52
(14)
(10.1)
257
(14.3)
364
(0.0055)
0.14
(24)
Quality Plain paper, Reclaimed paper
Not curled, not folded, not crumpled
Note : Printing on reclaimed paper is available only under normal temperature and humidity
conditions.
Note “*1”: When using High-Capacity CSF, paper total thickness is below 15 mm.
“*2” : When using Single-Bin CSF, paper total thickness is below 5 mm.
(8.5)
216
(14.3)
364
0.14
90
(24)
*2
*2
Roll paper holder (Option)
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Table 1-4. Cut Sheet (Single sheet, Not multi part) FX-2190
Front Entry Rear Entry
90
High-Capacity
CSF
(3.9)
100
(3.9)
100
(0.0028)
0.07
(18)
185 sheets with the
form 64 g/m
150 sheets with the
form 82 g/m
64
(16.5)
420
(16.5)
420
(0.0055)
0.14
90
(24)
2
(17lb)
2
(22lb)
Single-Bin CSF
(7.2)
182
(8.3)
210
(0.0028)
0.07
64
(18)
60 sheets with the form
*1
*1
2
(17lb)
64 g/m
50 sheets with the form
2
(22lb)
82 g/m
(16.5)
(14.3)
(0.0055)
FX-2190
Manual Manual
Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max.
Width
Length
Thickness (inch)
Weight
(inch)
(mm)
(inch)
(mm)
(mm)
(g/m2)
CSF Capacity
(lb)
(3.9)
100
(3.9)
100
(0.0025)
0.065
(14)
(16.5)
(16.5)
(0.0055)
0.14
52
(24)
--- ---
420
420
90
(3.9)
100
(3.9)
100
(0.0025)
0.065
52
(14)
(16.5)
420
(16.5)
420
(0.0055)
0.14
(24)
Quality Plain paper, Reclaimed paper
Not curled, not folded, not crumpled
Note : Printing on reclaimed paper is available only under normal temperature and humidity
conditions
Note “*1”: When using High-Capacity CSF, paper total thickness is below 15 mm.
“*2” : When using Single-Bin CSF, paper total thickness is below 5 mm.
420
364
0.14
90
(24)
Table 1-5. Cut Sheet (Multi part) FX-890
Front Entry Rear Entry
FX-890
Manual
Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum
Width
Length
(inch)
(mm)
(inch)
(mm)
Copies
Total thickness
Weight
*2
*2
(one sheet of multi part)
Quality Plain paper, Reclaimed paper
(inch)
(mm)
(g/m2)
(lb)
(3.9)
100
(3.9)
100
1 original + 5 copies -----
(0.0047)
0.12
40
(12)
(10.1)
257
(14.3)
364
(0.018)
0.46
58
(15)
Not curled, not folded,
not crumpled
Jointing Line glue at the top side of form
Note1: Type of paper of multi-part forms should be Carbonless. Don’t use Carbon-backed and
Carbon-interleaved.
2: Type of paper of line glue at the top should be set jointing side of paper horizontally.
Manual / High-Capacity
CSF / Single-Bin CSF
----- -----
----- -----
----- -----
----- -----
-----
----- -----
PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS Features 11
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Table 1-6. Cut Sheet (Multi part) FX-2190
Front Entry Rear Entry
FX-2190
Manual
Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum
Width
Length
Copies
Total thickness
Weight
(one sheet of multi part)
(inch)
(mm)
(inch)
(mm)
(inch)
(mm)
(g/m2)
(lb)
(3.9)
100
(3.9)
100
1 original + 5 copies -----
(0.0047)
0.12
40
(12)
(16.5)
420
(16.5)
420
(0.018)
0.46
58
(15)
Quality Plain paper, Reclaimed paper
Not curled, not folded,
not crumpled
Jointing Line glue at the top side of
form
Note1: Type of paper of multi-part forms should be Crbonless. Don’t use Carbon-backed and
Carbon-interleaved.
2: Type of paper of line glue at the top should be set jointing side of paper horizontally.
Manual / High-Capacity CSF
/ Single-Bin CSF
----- -----
----- -----
----- -----
----- -----
-----
----- -----
FX-890
Front Entry Rear Entry
&
FX-2190
Width
Length
Thickness
Weight
Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max.
(inch)
(3.9)
(mm)
100
(inch) (5.8)
(mm)
(inch)
(mm)
(g/m2)
(lb)
Quality Plain paper, Reclaimed paper
Not curled, not folded, not crumpled
Note1: Printing on card is available only under normal temperature and humidity conditions
2: When setting cards, be sure to align their left edge with the matchmark of the sheet
guide.
3: When Paper size is A6 and the sheet is to be set horizontal, it should be inserted from
rear entrance only.
4: When using card, set up card mode.
Table 1-7. Card
Manual Manual
(5.8)
148
148
(0.0087)
0.22
192
(51)
(3.9)
100
(3.9)
100
(0.0087)
0.22
192
(51)
(5.8)
148
(5.8)
148
High-Capacity
CSF
(3.9)
100
(3.9)
100
(5.8)
148
(5.8)
148
(0.0087)
0.22
192
(51)
Single-Bin
CSF
--- ---
--- ---
--- ---
--- ---
PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS Features 12
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Table 1-8. Envelope
FX-890
&
FX-2190
Envelope
Width
(No.6)
Length
Envelope
Width
(No.10)
Length
Total Thickness
Weight
CSF capacity
Quality
Note1: Printing on envelope is available only under normal temperature and humidity
conditions
2: Set the longer side of envelope horizontally.
3: When setting envelopes of No. 6 paper size, be sure to align their left edge with the
matchmark of the sheet guide.
4: Envelope should be inserted from rear entrance only.
5: Except for AIRMAIL, the sheets stacked must not exceed 4 sheets.
6: Printing is allowed only on the front side; printing on the back side is impossible.
Front Entry Rear Entry
Manual Manual
High-Capacity
CSF
Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max.
(inch)
(mm)
(inch)
(mm)
(inch)
(mm)
(inch)
(mm)
(inch)
(mm)
(g/m2)
(lb) (12) (24) (12) (24)
----- (6.5)
165
----- (3.6)
92
----- (9.5)
241
----- (4.1)
105
----- (0.0063)
----- The difference of thickness at the printable
----- 45 90 45 90 -----
----- -----
(0.0205)
0.16
area is within 0.25 mm (0.0098 inch)
0.52
(0.0063)
(0.0205)
0.16
25 sheets (24lb) ----
30 sheets (12lb) ----
0.52
BOND paper, PLAIN paper or AIR
-----
MAIL
No glue at a flap
Not curled, not folded, not crumpled
Single-Bin
CSF
-----
-----
-----
-----
-----
-----
-----
Direction
Rear Entry
(manual)
Front Entry
(manual)
High-Capacity CSF
Single-Bin CSF
Direction
Rear Entry
(manual)
Front Entry
(manual)
High-Capacity CSF
Single-Bin CSF
Table 1-9. Handling possible cut sheets of fixed forms
(single sheet/multi-part) with FX-890
Size
A3 B4 A4 B5 A5 A6
Vertical
Horizontal
Vertical
Horizontal
Vertical
Horizontal
Vertical
Horizontal
---/--- {/--- {/--- {/--- {/--- {/--- ---
---/--- ---/--- ---/--- {/--- {/--- {/--- {
---/--- {/{{/{{/{{/{{/{ ---
---/--- ---/--- ---/--- {/{ {/{ {/{ ---
---/--- ---/--- {/--- {/--- {/--- {/--- ---
---/--- ---/--- ---/--- {/--- {/--- {/--- {
---/--- ---/--- {/--- {/--- --- --- ---
---/--- ---/--- ---/--- ---/--- --- --- ---
Table 1-10. Handling possible cut sheets of fixed forms
(single sheet/multi-part) with FX-2190
Size
A3 B4 A4 B5 A5 A6
/--- {/--- {/--- {/--- {/--- {/--- ---
Vertical
Horizontal
Vertical
Horizontal
Vertical
Horizontal
Vertical
Horizontal
{
{/--- {/--- {/--- {/--- {/--- {/--- {
/{{/{{/{{/{{/{{/{ ---
{
{/{ {/{ {/{ {/{ {/{ {/{ ---
TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD
TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD
TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD
TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD
Envelope
Envelope
PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS Features 13
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Table 1-11. Continuous paper (Single sheet and Multi Part) FX-890
FX-890
Width (inch)
(mm)
Length (one page) (inch)
(mm)
Copies
Total thickness (inch)
(mm)
Weight
(not multi part)
Weight
(one sheet of multi part)
Quality
(g/m2)
(lb)
(g/m2)
(lb)
Plain paper, Reclaimed paper
Carbonless multi part paper
Not break, without wrinkle, without tear,
without turn over
Jointing
Point glue or paper staple(both side)
Note “*” : When pull tractor is used, 1 original + 6 copies are available only under normal
temperature and humidity conditions.
Bottom/Front/Rear Entry
Minimum Maximum
(4)
101.6
(4)
101.6
(10)
254
(22)
558.8
1 original + 5 copies *
(0.0025)
0.065
52
(14)
40
(12)
(0.018)
0.46
82
(22)
58
(15)
Table 1-12. Continuous paper (Single sheet and Multi Part) FX-1190
FX-2190
Width (inch)
(mm)
Length (one page) (inch)
(mm)
Copies
Total thickness (inch)
(mm)
Weight
(not multi part)
Weight
(one sheet of multi part)
Quality
(g/m2)
(lb)
(g/m2)
(lb)
Plain paper, Reclaimed paper
Carbonless multi part paper
Not break, without wrinkle, without tear,
without turn over
Jointing
Point glue or paper staple(both side)
Note “*” : When pull tractor is used, 1 original + 6 copies are available only under normal
temperature and humidity conditions.
Bottom/Front/Rear Entry
Minimum Maximum
(4)
101.6
(4)
101.6
(16)
406.4
(22)
558.8
1 original + 5 copies *
(0.0025)
0.065
52
(14)
40
(12)
(0.018)
0.46
82
(22)
58
(15)
PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS Features 14
EPSON FX-890/2190 Revision B
Table 1-13. Labels (FX-890)
FX-890
Label size See Figure 1-1 below.
Base sheet width
Base sheet length
(one page)
Base sheet
Thickness
Total thickness
Label weight
(inch)
(mm)
(inch)
(mm)
(inch)
(mm)
(inch)
(mm)
(g/m2)
(lb)
Quality Plain paper or the same quality
Note1: Printing on labels is available only under normal temperature and humidity conditions.
2: The base sheet of labels must be continuous paper.
3: Labels should be inserted from bottom or front entrance.
4: Do not pull out paper from backward.
5: No label paper should be left on the printer when the printer is not used.
6: Do not print on the base sheet of labels.
7: Do not use cut sheet labels.
Bottom/Front Entry Rear Entry
Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum
-----
(4)
101.6
(4)
101.6
(0.0028)
0.07
(0.0063)
0.16
(17)
(10)
254
(22)
558.8
(0.0035)
0.09
(0.0075)
0.19
64
----- -----
----- -----
----- -----
----- -----
-----
-----
labels
Table 1-14. Labels (FX-2190)
FX-2190
Label size See Figure 1-1 below.
Base sheet width
Base sheet length
(one page)
Base sheet
Thickness
Total thickness
Label weight
(inch)
(mm)
(inch)
(mm)
(inch)
(mm)
(inch)
(mm)
(g/m2)
(lb)
Quality Plain paper or the same quality
Note1: Printing on labels is available only under normal temperature and humidity conditions.
2: The base sheet of labels must be continuous paper.
3: Labels should be inserted from bottom or front entrance.
4: Don’t pull out paper from backward.
5: No label paper should be left on the printer when the printer is not used.
6: Don’t print on the base sheet of labels.
7: Don't use cut sheet labels.
Bottom/Front Entry Rear Entry
Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum
-----
(4)
101.6
(4)
101.6
(0.0028)
0.07
(0.0063)
0.16
(17)
(16)
406.4
(22)
558.8
(0.0035)
0.09
(0.0075)
0.19
64
----- -----
----- -----
----- -----
----- -----
-----
-----
labels
Figure 1-1. Label Size
PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS Features 15
EPSON FX-890/2190 Revision B
Table 1-15. Roll Paper
FX-890&
FX-2190
Width
Length
Diameter
Thickness
Weight
Quality
Note1: Roll paper must be set on the roll paper holder (option).
2: Roll paper should be inserted from rear entrance only.
3: Release lever position should be friction.
(inch)
(mm)
(inch)
(mm)
(inch)
(mm)
(inch)
(mm)
(g/m2)
(lb)
Bottom/Front Entry Rear Entry
Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum
----- (8.5)
----- -----
----- (5)
----- (0.0028)
----- 52
-----
TYPEFACE
Bit map font
EPSON Draft : 10 cpi, 12 cpi, 15 cpi
216
φ127 mm
(0.0035)
0.07
(14)
Plain paper, not curled, not
folded, not crumpled
0.09
82
(22)
CHARACTER TABLES
Standard version : 13 tables
NLSP version : 42 tables
International character sets : 13 countries
INPUT BUFFER
128 Kbyte
EPSON Roman : 10 cpi, 12 cpi, 15 cpi, Proportional
EPSON Sans Serif : 10 cpi, 12 cpi, 15 cpi, Proportional
EPSON OCR-B : 10 cpi *
Bar 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 2 of 5*
NOTE: “*”: These fonts are not described in user’s manual.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS Features 16
EPSON FX-890/2190 Revision B
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATION
Table 1-16. 120V Version
Rated voltage AC 120 V
Input voltage range AC 103.5 to 132 V
Rated frequency range 50 to 60 Hz
Input frequency range 49.5 to 60.5 Hz
Rated current 1.1 A (Max. 2.5 A)
Approx.53 W (ISO/IEC 10561 Letter pattern)
Power consumption
Insulation resistance 10 MΩ min. (between AC line and chassis, DC 500 V)
Dielectric strength
Approx. 3.5 W in sleep mode *
0 W in power off mode
Energy Star compliant
AC 1000 V rms. 1 min. or AC 1200 V rms. 1 sec.
(between AC line and chassis)
Table 1-17. 230V Version
Rated voltage range AC 220 to 240 V
Input voltage range AC 198 to 264 V
Rated frequency range 50 to 60 Hz
Input frequency range 49.5 to 60.5 Hz
Rated current 0.6 A (Max. 1.3A)
Approx. 53 W (ISO/IEC 10561 Letter pattern)
Power consumption
Insulation resistance 10 MΩ min. (between AC line and chassis, DC 500 V)
Dielectric strength AC 1500 V rms. 1 min. (between AC line and chassis)
Approx. 3.5 W in sleep mode *
0 W in power off mode
Energy Star compliant
Table 1-18. UPS Version
Rated voltage range AC 100 to AC240V
Input voltage range AC 90 to 264V
Rated frequency range 50 to 60 Hz
Input frequency range 49.5 to 60.5 Hz
Rated current 1.1 A (Max. 3.0 A)
Approx.56 W (ISO/IEC 10561 Letter pattern)
Power consumption
Insulation resistance 10 MΩ min. (between AC line and chassis, DC 500 V)
Dielectric strength AC 1500 V rms. 1 min. ( between AC line and chassis)
Note “*” : Upon a lapse of 5 minutes under the following conditions, the printer enters sleep
mode:
• Not in Pause, not in error status
• There is no data in input buffer.
Approx. 4.0 W in sleep mode *
0 W in power off mode
Energy Star compliant
PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS Features 17
EPSON FX-890/2190 Revision B
ACOUSTIC NOISE
Level: 55 dB(A) (ISO 7779 pattern)
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Temperature : 5 to 35°C (operating, *1)
15 to 25°C (operating,
-30 to 60°C (non-operating)
Humidity : 10 to 80 % RH (operating,
30 to 60 % RH (operating,
0 to 85 % RH (non-operating)
Resistance to shock : 1 G, within 1ms (operating)
2 G, within 2ms (non-operating)
Resistance to vibration : 0.25 G, 10 to 55 Hz (operating)
0.50 G, 10 to 55 Hz (non-operating)
*1: without condensation
*2: during printing on reclaimed paper, multi part paper, envelope, label or roll paper
*1,*2
)
*1
)
*1,*2
)
Color Black
Ribbon dimensions 13 mm (W) x 17 M (L) Endless
Ribbon life Approximately 7.5 million characters
(Draft 10 cpi, 14 dots / character)
Cartridge dimensions 287 mm (W) x 30 mm (H) x 77 mm (D)
<FX-2190>
Type Fabric
Color Black
Ribbon dimensions 13 mm (W) x 19 M (L) Endless
Ribbon life Approximately 12 million characters
(Draft 10 cpi, 14 dots / character)
Cartridge dimensions 468.5 mm (W) x 34 mm (H) x 78 mm (D)
SAFETY APPROVALS
120 V version
Safety standards UL 1950, CSA C22.2 No. 950
EMI FCC part 15 subpart B class B, CSA C108.8 class B
RELIABILITY
Total print volume (MVBF) 52 million lines (except print head)
MTBF 20000 POH (25% Duty)
Print head life 400 million strokes/wire
(Approx. 400 million characters (Draft 10 cpi, 14 dots/
character))
RIBBON CARTRIDGE
<FX-890>
Type Fabric
230 V version
Safety standards EN60950
EMI EN55022 ( CISRP pub.22 ) class B
AS/NZS.3548 class B
UPS Version
Safety standards UL 1950, CSA C22.2 No. 950
EN60950
EMI FCC part 15 subpart B class B, CSA C108.8 class B
EN55022 (CISPR pub. 22) class B
AS/NZS 3548 class B
PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS Features 18
EPSON FX-890/2190 Revision B
CE MARKING
230 V version & UPS version
Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC: EN60950
EMC Directive 89/336/EEC: EN55022 class B
EN61000-3-2
EN61000-3-3
EN55024
INTERFACE
Bi-directional parallel interface (IEEE-1284 nibble mode supported)
USB (ver1.1) I/F
Type-B I/ F level 2 (Option)
CONTROL CODE
ESC/P
IBM PPDS emulation
EXPENDABLES & OPTIONS
Table 1-19. Expendables & Option
Expendables Code No.
FX-890 FX-2190
Ribbon cartridge (Black)
Options
High capacity cut sheet feeder (Bin 1) C80638* C80640*
Single bin cut sheet feeder (Bin 2) C80637* C80639*
Pull tractor unit C80020* C80021*
Roll paper holder #8310 #8310
Front sheet guide C81400* C81401*
Front paper guide C81402* C81403*
Serial Interface card C82305* / C82306* C82305* / C82306*
32KB intelligent serial Interface card C82307* / C82308* C82307* / C82308*
Local Talk I/F card C82312* C82312*
32KB IEEE-488 I/F card C82313* C82313*
Coax I/F card C82314* C82314*
Twinax I/F card C82315* C82315*
IEEE-1284 parallel I/F card C82345* C82345*
EpsonNet 10 Base 2/T Int. Print Server C82362* C82362*
EpsonNet 10/100 Base Tx Int. Print Server C82363*
EpsonNet 10/100 Base Tx Int. Print Server C82384* C82384*
EpsonNet 10/100 Base Tx Int. Print Server 2 C82391* C82391*
EpsonNet 802.11b Wireless Ext. Print Server C12C82396* C12C82396*
S015329 S015327
*1
/C82364* C82363* *1/C82364*
Note “*1”: When you use Ethernet interface card C82363*, you need to attach the optional
interface adapter (C82525*) to the interface card.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS Features 19
EPSON FX-890/2190 Revision B
PRINTABLE AREA
Cut sheets
Printable Area
Table 1-20. Printable Area for Cut Sheet
Single Sheet / Multi Part
FX-890 FX-2190
PW (Width) Refer to “PAPER
SPECIFICATIONS” Table 1-3 on
PL (Length)
LM (Left Margin)
RM (Right Margin)
TM (Top Margin)
BM (Bottom Margin)
Note : The maximum horizontal printable area is 203.2 mm (8 inch) for FX-890 or 345.4 mm
(13.6 inch) for FX-2190.
page 10 for single sheet or
Table 1-5 on page 11 for multi
part
3 mm or more (PW<=209.2 mm)
26.9 mm or more (PW=257 mm)
4.2 mm or more
Refer to “PAPER
SPECIFICATIONS” Table 1-4 on
page 11 for single sheet or
Table 1-6 on page 12 for multi
part
3 mm or more (PW<=351.4 mm)
37.3 mm or more (PW=420 mm)
Figure 1-2. Printable Area for Cut Sheet
PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS Features 20
EPSON FX-890/2190 Revision B
Envelope
PW (Width)
PL (Length)
LM (Left Margin)
RM (Right Margin)
TM (Top Margin)
BM (Bottom Margin)
Printable Area
Figure 1-3. Printable Area for Envelope
Table 1-21. Printable Area for Envelope
Envelope Printable Area
Refer to “PAPER SPECIFICATIONS” Table 1-8 on page 13
3 mm or more
4.2 mm or more
Continuous paper
PW
LM RM
TM
PL
BM
Printable Area
Figure 1-4. Printable Area for Continuous Paper
Table 1-22. Printable Area for Continuous Paper
Continuous Paper
FX-890 FX-2190
PW (Width) Refer to “PAPER
PL (Length)
LM (Left Margin) 13 mm or more (PW<=241.3mm,
RM (Right Margin)
TM (Top Margin)
BM (Bottom Margin)
SPECIFICATIONS” Table 1-11
on page 14
9.5 inches)
26 mm or more (PW=254 mm,
10 inches)
4.2 mm or more
Refer to “PAPER
SPECIFICATIONS” Table 1-12
on page 14
13 mm or more (PW<=377.8mm,
14.875 inches)
26 mm or more (PW=406.4 mm,
16 inches)
PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS Features 21
EPSON FX-890/2190 Revision B
Label
Roll paper
PW
LM RM
TM
1.2mm
or more
PL
LM RM
TM
BM
6.35mm
or more
Figure 1-5. Printable Area for Label
Table 1-23. Printable Area for Label
FX-890 FX-2190
PW (Width) Refer to “PAPER
PL (Length)
LM (Left Margin)
RM (Right Margin)
TM (Top Margin)
BM (Bottom Margin)
SPECIFICATIONS” Table 1-13
on page 15
PW
Printable area
Continuous Paper
3 mm or more
Refer to “PAPER
SPECIFICATIONS” Table 1-14
on page 15
Printable area
Figure 1-6. Printable Area for Roll Paper
Table 1-24. Printable Area for Roll Paper
Roll Paper
PW (Width) Refer to “PAPER SPECIFICATIONS” Table 1-15 on page 16
PL (Length) -----
LM (Left Margin) 3 mm or more
RM (Right Margin) 3 mm or more
TM (Top Margin) 4.2 mm or more
BM (Bottom Margin) -----
PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS Features 22
EPSON FX-890/2190 Revision B
1.2 Interface
This printer provides bi-directional 8-bit parallel interface, USB interface and Type-B
optional interface slot as standard.
1.2.1 Parallel interface (Forward channel)
Specifications
Transmission mode: 8 bit parallel, IEEE-1284 compatibility mode
Adaptable connector: 57-30360 (Amphenol) or equivalent
Synchronization: -STROBE pulse
Handshaking: BUSY and -ACKNLG signals
Signal level: TTL compatible (IEEE-1284 level 1 device)
Table 1-25. Connector pin assignment (Forward channel)
Pin
No.
1 -STROBE 19 In
2 DATA1 20 In Parallel input data to the printer. bit 0: LSB
3 DATA2 21 In bit 1
4 DATA3 22 In bit 2
5 DATA4 23 In bit 3
6 DATA5 24 In bit 4
7 DATA6 25 In bit 5
8 DATA7 26 In bit 6
9 DATA8 27 In bit 7: MSB
10 -ACKNLG 28 Out
11 BUSY 29 Out
Signal
Name
Return
GND
Pin
IN/
Out*
Strobe pulse. Input data is latched at falling edge of
the signal.
This signal (negative pulse) indicates that the
printer has received data and is ready to accept next
one.
This signal’s high level means that the printer is not
ready to accept data.
Function description
Table 1-25. Connector pin assignment (Forward channel) (continued)
Pin
No.
12 PE 28 Out
13 SLCT 28 Out
14 -AFXT 30 In Not used.
31 -INIT 30 In This signal’s negative pulse initializes printer.
32 -ERROR 29 Out
36 -SLIN 30 In Not used.
18 Logic H - Out
35 +5 V - Out
17 Chassis - - Chassis GND.
16, 33
19-30
15, 34 NC - - Not connected.
Note : In/Out shows the direction of signal flow from the printer’s point of view.
Signal
Name
GND - - Signal GND.
Return
GND
Pin
IN/
Out*
This signal’s high level means that the printer is in
a state of paper-out error.
Always at high level when the power to the printer
is on.
This signal’s low level means the printer is in a
state of error.
This line is pulled up to +5 V through 3.9 kΩ
resistor.
This line is pulled up to +5 V through 1.0 kΩ
resistor.
Function description
PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS Interface 23
EPSON FX-890/2190 Revision B
Data transmission timing
BUSY signal is active (high level) under any of the following conditions:
In the process of receiving data
DATA
-STROBE
BUSY
-ACKNLG
data byte n
t hold
t setup
t ready
t busy
t stb
t reply
t ack
t nbusy
Figure 1-7. Data transmission timing
Table 1-26. Parameters
Parameter Minimum Maximum
t setup 500 nsec _
t hold 500 nsec _
t stb 500 nsec _
t ready 0 _
t busy _ 500 nsec
data byte n+1
t next
Input buffer full
-INT signal active (low level)
During hardware initialization
-ERROR or PE signal active (low level or high level, respectively)
In the self test mode
In the adjustment mode
In the default-setting mode
-ERROR signal is active (low level) under any of the following conditions:
In the condition of the printer hardware error (fatal error)
In the condition of the paper-out error
In the condition of the release lever error
In the condition of the cover open error
In the condition of the paper eject error
PE signal is active (high level) under the following condition:
In the condition of paper-out error
t reply _ _
t ack 500 nsec 10 us
t nbusy 0 _
t next 0 _
1
t tout*
2
t tin*
Note “*1”: Rise and fall time of output signals
“*2” : Rise and fall time of input signals
_ 120 nsec
_ 200 nsec
PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS Interface 24
EPSON FX-890/2190 Revision B
1.2.2 Parallel interface (Reverse channel)
Specifications
Transmission mode : IEEE-1284 nibble mode
Adaptable connector: 57-30360 (Amphenol) or equivalent
Synchronization : Refer to the IEEE-1284 specification
Handshaking : Refer to the IEEE-1284 specification
Signal level: TTL compatible (IEEE-1284 level 1 device)
Data transmission timing : Refer to the IEEE-1284 specification
Extensibility request : The printer responds to the extensibility request in
the affirmative, when the request is 00H or 04H,
which mean;
00H : Request nibble mode of reverse channel transfer
04H : Request device ID in nibble mode of reverse channel transfer
Device ID: The printer sends the following device ID string when it is requested
FX-890
When IEEE1284.4 is enabled,
[00H][4CH]
MFG:EPSON;
CMD:ESCP9,PRPII9,BDC,D4;
MDL:FX-890;
CLS:PRINTER;
DES:EPSON[SP]FX-890;
FX-2190
When IEEE1284.4 is enabled,
[00H][4EH]
MFG:EPSON;
CMD:ESCP9,PRPII9,BDC,D4;
MDL:FX-2190;
CLS:PRINTER;
DES:EPSON[SP]FX-2190;
When IEEE1284.4 is disabled,
[00H][4BH]
MFG:EPSON;
CMD:ESCP9,PRPII9,BDC;
MDL:FX-2190;
CLS:PRINTER;
DES:EPSON[SP]FX-2190;
When IEEE1284.4 is disabled,
[00H][49H]
MFG:EPSON;
CMD:ESCP9,PRPII9,BDC;
MDL:FX-890;
CLS:PRINTER;
DES:EPSON[SP]FX-890;
PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS Interface 25
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Table 1-27. Connector pin assignment (Reverse channel)
Return
Pin No. Signal Name
1 HostClk 19 In Host clock signal.
2 DATA1 20 In Parallel input data to the printer. bit 0: LSB
3 DATA2 21 In bit 1
4 DATA3 22 In bit 2
5 DATA4 23 In bit 3
6 DATA5 24 In bit 4
7 DATA6 25 In bit 5
8 DATA7 26 In bit 6
9 DATA8 27 In bit 7: MSB
10 PtrClk 28 Out Printer clock signal.
11
12
13
14 HostBusy 30 In Host Busy signal.
31 -INIT 30 In Not used.
32
36 1284-Active 30 In 1284 active signal.
18 Logic-H - Out
35 +5 V - Out
17 Chassis - - Chassis GND.
16, 33
19-30
15, 34 NC - - Not connected.
PtrBusy /
DataBit-3,7
AckDataReq /
DataBit-2,6
Xflag /
DataBit-1,5
-DataAvail /
DataBit-0,4
GND - - Signal GND.
GND
Pin
29 Out
28 Out
28 Out
29 Out
IN/
Out*
Printer busy signal and reverse channel transfer
data bit 3 or 7.
Acknowledge data request signal and reverse
channel transfer data bit 2 or 6.
X-flag signal and reverse channel
transfer data bit 1 or 5.
Data Available signal and reverse channel transfer
data bit 0 or 4.
This line is pulled up to +5 V through 3.9 kΩ
resistor.
This line is pulled up to +5 V through 1.0 kΩ
resistor.
Function description
1.2.3 USB Interface
Specifications
Standard: Based on
“Universal Serial Bus Specifications
Revision 1.1”
“Universal Serial Bus Device Class
Definition for Printing Devices Version 1.1”
Bit rate : 12 Mbps (Full Speed Device)
Data encording : NRZI
Adaptable connector : USB Series B
Recommended cable length : 2 meters
Connector pin assignment and signals :
Table 1-28. Connector pin assignment
Pin No. Signal name In/Out Function description
1VCC -
2 -Data Bi-directional Data
3 +Data Bi-directional Data, pull up to +3.3V via 1.5K Ω resistor
4 Ground - Cable ground
Pin #2
Pin #3
Figure 1-8. USB Interface connector pin assignment
Cable power. Maximum power consumption is
100mA
Pin #1
Pin #4
Note : In/Out refers to the direction of signal flow from the printer’s point of view.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS Interface 26
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1.2.4 Optional Interface
Type-B optional interface cards are available.
Table 1-29. FX-890
Reply message ESC/P IBM PPDS
Main-Type
Product-Name FX-890 FX-890
Emulation-Type ESCP9, PRPII9, BDC ESCP9, PRPII9, BDC
Entity-Type EPSONFX EPSONPRPII9
MT9p, PW80c110cpi,
PRG(Wxxxxx)rev, AP500ma
Table 1-30. FX-2190
Reply message ESC/P IBM PPDS
Main-Type
Product-Name FX-2190 FX-2190
Emulation-Type ESCP9, PRPII9, BDC ESCP9, PRPII9, BDC
Entity-Type EPSONFX EPSONPRPII9
MT9p, PW136c110cpi,
PRG(Wxxxxx)rev, AP500ma
MT9p, PW80c110cpi,
PRG(Wxxxxx)rev, AP500ma
MT9p, PW136c110cpi,
PRG(Wxxxxx)rev, AP500ma
1.2.5 Type-B Interface communication specification
Reply for Optional command
(*: Reply for Type-B I/F Level 2 device: not described in user's manual)
Table 1-31. Reply for Optional command
Option command
number
00h No-operation ----- -----
01h Start Hardware Reset Accept* Execute OK*
02h Start Software Reset Reject -----
03h Send Main System Type Accept Execute OK
04h Send Name Data Reject -----
05h Inquire Name Data Accept Execute OK
06h Send Product Name Accept Execute OK
07h Send Software Emulation Type Accept Execute OK
08h Complete Buffered Data Accept Execute OK
09h Stop Procedure Reject -----
0Ah Return Buffered Data Reject -----
0Bh Send Entity Type Accept Execute OK
0Ch Send Status Accept Execute OK
0Dh Quit Procedure Reject -----
0Eh Inquire ASCII Message Reject -----
0Fh Send ASCII Message Accept Execute OK
10h (Reserved) Unknown -----
11h Send All Entity Type Reject -----
12h Inquire Protocol Reject -----
13h (Reserved) Unknown -----
14h Inquire Emergency Message Accept Execute OK
15h Send Emergency Reply Accept Execute OK
16h-17h (Reserved) Unknown -----
Command name Reply-A Reply-B
PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS Interface 27
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Main command
Table 1-32. Main command
Option command
number
01h Start Software Reset
02h Send Option Type
04h Send Name Data
07h Inquire Software Emulation Type
0Eh Inquire ASCII Message
14h Inquire Emergency Reply
15h Send Emergency Message
Command name Sending Timing
Back Ground Job command: Response
“0x00”: get device ID Normal response
“0x01”: get all status Normal response
“0x02”~“0x3F” Processing impossible response
A bit rate available by Serial I/F card :
19200bps, 9600bps, 4800bps, 2400bps, 1200bps, 600bps, 300bps
• Init signal on the std. parallel
• Type-B I/F Option command : 01h
•Panel Reset
• Cold start
• Deciding the level of Type-B I/F
after power on
• Type-B I/F Option command: 05h
• Changing control language
• Writing to DBIN-register
• Reply for Back Ground Job
command response
• Receive back Ground Job
command
1.2.6 Interface selection
The printer has 3 interfaces; the parallel interface, USB interface and Type-B optional
interface. These interfaces are selected manually by Default Setting or selected
automatically.
Manual selection
One of the three interfaces can be selected by Default Setting.
Automatic selection
The automatic interface selection is enabled by Default Setting. In this automatic
interface selection mode, the printer is initialized to the idle state scanning which
interface receives data at power-on. Then the interface that receives data first is
selected. When the host stops data transfer and the printer is in the stand-by state
for the period of seconds specified by Default Setting, the printer is returned to the
idle state. As long as the host sends data or the printer interface is the busy state,
the selected interface is let as it is.
Interface state and interface selection
When the parallel interface is not selected, the interface gets info a busy state.
When the Type-B serial interface card is installed and it is not selected, the
interface sends XOFF and sets the DTR signal MARK. When the optional
interface is not selected, the printer sets “OFFLINE” bit of MNSTS register to the
optional interface. When the printer is initialized or returned to the idle state, the
parallel interface got into a ready state, the serial interface sends XON and sets the
DTR SPACE and the printer resets “OFFLINE” bit of MNSTS register to the
optional interface. Note that the interrupt signal such as a -INIT signal on the
parallel interface is not effective while that interface is not selected.
Preventing Hosts from Data Transfer Timeout
Generally, hosts abandons data transfer to peripherals when a peripheral is in the
busy state for dozens of seconds continuously. To prevent hosts from this kind of
timeout, the printer receives data very slowly, several bytes per minute, even if the
printer is in the busy state. This slowdown is started when the rest of the input
buffer becomes several thousands of bytes. At last, when the input buffer is full,
the printer is in the busy state continuously.
IEEE1284.4 on the parallel interface and on the USB interface do not require this
function.
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1.2.7 IEEE1284.4 protocol
The packet protocol described by IEEE1284.4 is supported on the parallel I/F.
Two function modes of IEEE1284.4 protocol, “Off” and “Auto”, are available and
one of them is selected according to the value of Default setting. (See Section
1.3.5. Default Setting).
NOTE:Packet protocol option “Off” &“Auto” in Default setting mode are effective in
not only parallel I/F but also USB I/F.
Auto: Communication is carried out in the convetional mode until a magic
string (1284.4 synchronous commands) is received. By receiving a
magic string, communication in IEEE1284.4 packet mode is started.
Off: Communication is carried out in the convetional mode.
NOTE:The packet protocol of IEEE1284.4 allows a device to carry on multiple
exchanges or conversations which contain data and/or control information
with another device at the same time across a single point-to-point link. The
protocol is not, however, a device control language. It does provide basic
transport-level flow control and multiplexing services. The multiplexed
logical channels are independent of each other and blocking of one has no
effect on the others. The protocol operates over IEEE1284.
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1.3 Operation
This section describes the operations on this printer.
1.3.1 Control panel
The control panel of this printer is equipped with 6 switches and 10 LEDs, which are
located as shown below.
Figure 1-9. Control Panel
1.3.2 Switches
1.3.2.1 Operation in Normal Mode
In the normal mode, pressing panel switches executes the following functions.
Table 1-33. Normal Mode
Switch Function
Pause
Load/Eject
LF/FF
Tear Off/Bin
Font
Pitch
Reset (Font & Pitch)
Menu
(Pitch & Tear Off/Bin)
• Alternates printing and no-printing status.
• Enables Micro Adjust function, holding it down for 3 seconds.
• Loads or ejects the paper.
• Executes micro feed forward, when this function is enabled.
• Executes line feed, pressing it shortly.
• Executes form feed, holding it down for a few seconds.
• Executes micro feed backward, when this function is enabled.
• Advances continuous paper to the Tear-Off position.
• Selects CSF bin 1/2 or Card mode in friction mode.
• Selects font and draft quality.
• Selects pitch.
• Resets the printer.
• Enter or exit the default setting mode.
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