Epson FX-2190 Service Manual

EPSON FX-890/2190 Revision B
PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS Interface 23
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)
Note : In/Out shows the direction of signal flow from the printer’s point of view.
Table 1-25. Connector pin assignment (Forward channel)
Pin
No.
Signal
Name
Return
GND
Pin
IN/
Out*
Function description
1 -STROBE 19 In
Strobe pulse. Input data is latched at falling edge of
the 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 -ACKNLG 28 Out
This signal (negative pulse) indicates that the
printer has received data and is ready to accept next
one.
11 BUSY 29 Out
This signal’s high level means that the printer is not
ready to accept data.
12 PE 28 Out
This signal’s high level means that the printer is in
a state of paper-out error.
13 SLCT 28 Out
Always at high level when the power to the printer
is on.
14 -AFXT 30 In Not used.
31 -INIT 30 In This signal’s negative pulse initializes printer.
32 -ERROR 29 Out
This signal’s low level means the printer is in a
state of error.
36 -SLIN 30 In Not used.
18 Logic H - Out
This line is pulled up to +5 V through 3.9 kΩ
resistor.
35 +5 V - Out
This line is pulled up to +5 V through 1.0 kΩ
resistor.
17 Chassis - - Chassis GND.
16, 33
19-30
GND - - Signal GND.
15, 34 NC - - Not connected.
Table 1-25. Connector pin assignment (Forward channel) (continued)
Pin
No.
Signal
Name
Return
GND
Pin
IN/
Out*
Function description

Epson FX-2190 Specifications

General

Maximum print size	A3 (297 x 420 mm)
Color	No
Character pitch	10 cpi
Maximum resolution	240 x 144 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)	136
Print technology	Dot matrix
Dimensions (WxDxH)	589 x 360 x 157 mm
Standard interfaces	Parallel, USB 1.1
Optional connectivity	Ethernet
Country of origin	Indonesia
Sound pressure level (printing)	55 dB
Mean time between failures (MTBF)	20000 h
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 2000, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows Vista Enterprise x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Basic x64, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Premium x64, Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows Vista Ultimate x64, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64
Power consumption (typical)	53 W
Operating temperature (T-T)	5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 80 %
Pallet width	1200 mm
Pallet height	1000 mm
Pallet length (UK)	2040 mm
Quantity per pallet	14 pc(s)
Quantity per pallet (UK)	21 pc(s)
Quantity per pallet layer	2 pc(s)
Quantity per pallet layer (UK)	3 pc(s)
Package depth	700 mm
Package width	460 mm
Package height	270 mm
Package weight	11740 g
Quantity per pack	1 pc(s)