Epson FX-890II Impact Printer User Manual

1. Producte acabatview

The Epson FX-890II is a reliable 9-pin, narrow-carriage impact printer designed for demanding daily print requirements. It offers a long life cycle and is built to withstand various environmental conditions, including dust, humidity, and extreme temperatures. This printer supports multiple printer languages, including Epson ESC/P, IBM PPDS, and MICROLINE, ensuring seamless integration with both new and existing systems. It efficiently handles cut-sheet, continuous, and multipart forms up to 7 pages thick, making it suitable for diverse business needs.

Característiques principals:

• Extreme Reliability: Durable design with minimal moving parts, built to withstand harsh environments.
• Baix cost de propietat: Utilizes a high-capacity ribbon cartridge (up to 7.5 million characters) to reduce cost per page and user intervention frequency.
• Powerful Productivity: Achieves ultra-fast printing speeds of up to 738 characters per second (cps) in Ultra Speed Draft Mode (12 cpi).
• Integració perfecta del sistema: Compatible with Epson ESC/P, IBM PPDS, and MICROLINE printer languages for broad system support.
• Tractament avançat del paper: Features a simple paper path that accommodates cut-sheet paper and continuous forms up to 7 pages thick.
• Connectivitat: USB interface for standard connection.
• Sortida de la impressora: Monocrom.

2. Què hi ha a la caixa

Upon unpacking your Epson FX-890II Impact Printer, please ensure all the following items are present:

• Impressora d'impacte Epson FX-890II
• Adaptador de CA
• User’s Manual/Start Here Guide (this document)
• Guia de configuració
• Controlador de CD
• Warranty Certificate Ordering Information

3. Instruccions de configuració

Follow these steps to set up your Epson FX-890II Impact Printer:

1. Desembaleu la impressora: Carefully remove the printer and all accessories from the packaging. Remove any protective tapes or packing materials from the printer.
2. Connecteu el cable d'alimentació:

   Connect the AC adapter to the printer's power input and then plug the power cord into a grounded electrical outlet.
3. Connexió a l'ordinador:

   Connect the printer to your computer using a USB cable (not included). Ensure the printer is turned off before connecting the cable.

   

4. Instal·leu els controladors:

   Insert the provided CD Driver into your computer's CD-ROM drive and follow the on-screen instructions to install the printer drivers. If your computer does not have a CD-ROM drive, download the latest drivers from the official Epson support weblloc.

5. Install Ribbon Cartridge:

   Open the printer cover and install the ribbon cartridge according to the instructions in the Setup Guide. Ensure it is securely seated.
6. Carrega paper:

   Load paper into the printer. The FX-890II supports both cut-sheet and continuous forms. Adjust the paper guides to fit the paper width. For continuous forms, ensure the tractor feed is properly engaged.

   

7. Encès:

   Press the Power button to turn on the printer. The printer will perform an initial self-test.

4. Instruccions de funcionament

This section covers basic operation of your Epson FX-890II Impact Printer.

4.1. Tauler de control acabatview

The control panel allows you to manage various printer functions. Refer to Figure 4 for button and indicator locations.

• Font Button: Selects different fonts.
• Pitch Button: Adjusts character pitch (e.g., 10 cpi, 12 cpi).
• Tear Off/Bin Button: Advances paper to the tear-off position or switches between paper bins.
• Botó de càrrega/expulsió: Loads or ejects cut-sheet paper, or advances continuous forms.
• Indicador de paper esgotat: Lights up when paper is out or not loaded correctly.
• Botó de pausa: Posa en pausa o reprèn la impressió.
• Micro Adjust: Fine-tunes paper position.
• LF/FF (Line Feed/Form Feed): Advances paper by a line or a full form.

4.2. Carregant paper

The FX-890II supports various paper types and sizes. Ensure paper is loaded correctly to prevent jams and ensure optimal print quality.

4.2.1. Loading Cut-Sheet Paper

1. Open the sheet guide and adjust the left paper guide to the paper width.
2. Insert a stack of cut-sheet paper into the sheet feeder.
3. Adjust the right paper guide to the paper width.
4. Premeu el botó Load/Eject button to feed the paper to the printing position.

4.2.2. Loading Continuous Forms

1. Ensure the tractor unit is installed and adjusted for your continuous form paper.
2. Align the holes on the continuous form paper with the pins on the tractor unit.
3. Close the tractor covers to secure the paper.
4. Premeu el botó Load/Eject button to feed the paper to the printing position.

4.3. Impressió

Once the printer is set up and paper is loaded, you can send print jobs from your computer. Ensure the correct printer driver is selected in your application's print dialog.

1. Obriu el document que voleu imprimir a l'ordinador.
2. Seleccioneu "Imprimir" al menú de l'aplicació.
3. Choose "Epson FX-890II" as your printer.
4. Adjust print settings (e.g., paper size, orientation, print quality) as needed.
5. Click "Print" to start the print job.

5. Manteniment

Un manteniment regular garanteix un rendiment òptim i allarga la vida útil de la impressora.

5.1. Substitució del cartutx de cinta

Replace the ribbon cartridge when print quality deteriorates or the ribbon is visibly worn.

1. Apagueu la impressora.
2. Obriu la coberta de la impressora.
3. Traieu amb cura el cartutx de cinta vell aixecant-lo.
4. Unpack the new ribbon cartridge and install it, ensuring the ribbon is properly threaded and the cartridge clicks into place.
5. Tanqueu la coberta de la impressora.

5.2. Neteja de la impressora

Periodically clean the printer to remove dust and paper debris.

1. Apagueu la impressora i desconnecteu el cable d'alimentació.
2. Feu servir un drap suau, sec i sense borrissol per netejar l'exterior de la impressora.
3. Gently clean the inside of the printer, especially around the print head area, using a soft brush or a vacuum cleaner with a small nozzle attachment to remove dust and paper fragments.
4. Do not use liquid cleaners or solvents inside the printer.

6. Solució De Problemes

Aquesta secció ofereix solucions a problemes comuns que podeu trobar.

6.1. La impressora no respon

• Assegureu-vos que la impressora estigui engegada i que el cable d'alimentació estigui connectat correctament.
• Check the USB cable connection between the printer and your computer. Try a different USB port or cable.
• Verifiqueu que el controlador d'impressora correcte estigui instal·lat i seleccionat a l'ordinador.
• Reinicieu tant la impressora com l'ordinador.

6.2. Embussos de paper

• Apagueu la impressora i obriu la coberta de la impressora.
• Carefully remove any jammed paper, pulling it gently in the direction of the paper path. Avoid tearing the paper.
• Ensure paper is loaded correctly and the paper guides are adjusted to the paper width.
• Close the printer cover and turn the printer back on.

6.3. Mala qualitat d'impressió

• Check the ribbon cartridge. If the print is faded or uneven, the ribbon may need replacement.
• Ensure the paper type and thickness are suitable for impact printing.
• Netegeu la zona del capçal d'impressió tal com es descriu a la secció Manteniment.
• Adjust the print head gap if necessary (refer to the detailed user manual for specific instructions).

7. Especificacions

8. Garantia i Suport

The Epson FX-890II Impact Printer comes with a Garantia limitada d'3 any. Please refer to the "Warranty Certificate Ordering Information" included in your product box for full terms and conditions.

For technical support, driver downloads, or additional information, please visit the official Epson support weblloc web o poseu-vos en contacte amb el servei d'atenció al client d'Epson.

Assistència en línia: www.epson.com/support