Epson FX 890 User Manual (English)

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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.

890

IMPACT PRINTER

Easy integration and maximum productivity

in demanding print environments

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

Printer Throughput Test* - ISO/IEC 10561 Letter Pattern

10 cpi High-Speed Draft Mode 10 cpi Draft/Utility Mode

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Epson FX 890 Specifications

General

Color	No
Built-in barcodes	Codabar (NW-7), Code 39, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-E
Maximum resolution	240 x 144 DPI
Maximum number of copies	7 copies
Maximum printing width (columns)	80
Dimensions (WxDxH)	414 x 350.5 x 176.5 mm
Power requirements	100 - 120 V 200 - 240 V, 50 - 60 Hz
Media types supported	Envelopes, Labels, Roll
Connectivity technology	Wired
Compatible operating systems	Windows 95, 98, 2000, Me, XP, NT 4.0
Print direction	Bi-directional
Mean time between failures (MTBF)	20000 h
Standard interfaces	USB 1.1
Sound pressure level (printing)	55 dB