User’s Guide

1 User s GuideNPD5749-01 ENCopyrights and TrademarksNo part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means,electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Seiko EpsonCorporation. The information contained herein is designed only for use with this epson printer. epson is not responsible for anyuse of this information as applied to other Seiko epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages,losses, costs, or expenses incurred by the purchaser or third parties as a result of.

2 Accident, misuse, or abuse of this product orunauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the ) failure to strictly comply with SeikoEpson Corporation s operating and maintenance epson Corporation shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumableproducts other than those designated as Original epson Products or epson Approved Products by Seiko epson and ESC/PR are registered trademarks, epson EXCEED YOUR VISION, EXCEED YOUR VISION and ESC/P2 aretrademarks of Seiko epson , Windows , Windows Server.

3 And Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respectiveowners. epson disclaims any and all rights in those contents of this manual are subject to change without notice. 2017 Seiko epson CorporationFX-890II/FX-890 IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190 IIN User s GuideCopyrights and Trademarks 2 Operating System VersionsIn this manual, terms such as "Windows 10", "Windows ", "Windows 8", "Windows 7", "Windows Vista", "Windows XP","Windows Server 2012", "Windows Server 2008 R2", "Windows Server 2008", "Windows Server 2003 R2" refer to the followingoperating system.

4 Additionally, "Windows" is used to refer to all versions. Microsoft Windows 10 operating system Microsoft Windows operating system Microsoft Windows 8 operating system Microsoft Windows 7 operating system Microsoft Windows Vista operating system Microsoft Windows XP operating system Microsoft Windows Server 2016 operating system Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 operating system Microsoft Windows Server 2012 operating system Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 operating system Microsoft Windows Server 2008 operating system Microsoft Windows Server

5 2003 R2 operating system Microsoft Windows Server 2003 operating systemFX-890II/FX-890 IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190 IIN User s GuideOperating System Versions 3 ContentsWhere to Find InformationWhere to Find Information .. 9 Safety InstructionsSafety 10 Warnings, Cautions, and 10 Hot Parts Caution 10 Important Safety 10 For users in Russia, Belarus, and 13 For United Kingdom users.. 14 For Singapore 15 For German 15 For Turkish 15 For Ukraine 15 Chapter 1 paper HandlingSelecting a paper 16 Printing on continuous 16 Printing on single sheets (cut-sheet).

6 18 Setting the paper Release 19 Adjusting the paper Thickness 19 Loading Continuous paper .. 21 Positioning your continuous paper 21 Loading continuous paper with the 21 Using the tear-off 42 Loading Single 44 Available paper types.. 44 Using the sheet 45 Loading Special 49 Multipart 52FX-890II/FX-890 IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190 IIN User s GuideContents 52 Switching Between Continuous paper and Single 53 Switching to single 53 Switching to continuous 54 Using the Micro Adjust 55 Adjusting the tear-off 55 Adjusting the top-of-form position.

7 56 Chapter 2 Printer SoftwareAbout Your Printer 59 Using the Printer 59 Accessing the printer driver from Windows 60 Accessing the printer driver from the Start 62 Changing the printer driver 65 Printer Driver Settings 66 Printer 67 Monitoring 69 Setting 69 Using epson Status Monitor 69 Setting up epson Status Monitor 70 Accessing epson Status Monitor 72 Installing epson Status Monitor 72 Using Bi-D 73 Making adjustment with Bi-D 73 Using Printer Setting.. 74 Changing printer 75 Setting Up Your Printer on a 76 Sharing the 76 Setting up your printer as a shared 76 Setting for the 80 Cancelling 85 Uninstalling the Printer 85 Uninstalling the printer driver and epson Status Monitor 86 Chapter 3 Control PanelButtons and 88FX-890II/FX-890 IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190 IIN User s GuideContents 5 Selecting a Font and 90 About Your Printer s Default 92 Default Setting 92 Changing default 97 Lock-Out 98 Changing the lock-out mode 99 Chapter 4

8 TroubleshootingUsing the Error Indicators.. 101 Problems and 102 Power supply 103 paper 108 Network 110 Correcting USB 110 Clearing a paper 111 Aligning Vertical Lines in Your 111 Cancelling 112 Using the printer driver.. 113 Using the printer s control 113 Printing a Self 113 Printing Hex 114 Chapter 5 Where To Get HelpTechnical Support Web 116 Contacting Customer 116 Before Contacting epson .. 116 Help for Users in Europe.. 117 Help for Users in 117 Help for Users in 117 Help for Users in 117 Help for Users in 118 Help for Users in the 118FX-890II/FX-890 IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190 IIN User s GuideContents 6 Chapter 6 Options and ConsumablesReplacing the Ribbon 119 Genuine epson ribbon 119 Replacing the ribbon 119 Cut-Sheet 123 Installing the cut-sheet 124 Loading paper in the single-bin cut-sheet 126 Loading paper in the high-capacity cut-sheet 129 Assembling the double-bin cut-sheet 132 Selecting the

9 paper path (bin 1 or bin 2).. 133 Roll paper 134 Assembling the roll paper 134 Installing the roll paper 135 Loading roll paper .. 135 Removing roll 138 Additional Tractor 138 Additional Sheet 138 Chapter 7 Product InformationPrinter 139 Printer 147 Recommended printable 151 Command 153 epson ESC/P control 153 IBM PPDS emulation control 154 Standards and 155 Safety 155 Cleaning the 156 Transporting the 157 GlossaryFX-890II/FX-890 IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190 IIN User s GuideContents 7 IndexFX-890II/FX-890 IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190 IIN User s GuideContents 8 Where to Find InformationWhere to Find

10 InformationThe following manuals are supplied with your epson Here ( paper manual) Provides information on setting up the printer and installing the 's Guide (this manual) Provides overall information and instructions on using the Guide (FX-890 IIN/FX-2190 IIN only) Provides network information on management and printer User s GuideWhere to Find Information 9 Safety InstructionsSafety InstructionsWarnings, Cautions, and Notes!Warningsmust be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.!Cautionsmust be observed to avoid damage to your important information and useful tips on the operation of your Parts Caution SymbolThis symbol is placed on the print head and other parts to indicate that they may be touch those parts just after the printer has been used.