Easy integration and maximum productivity
in demanding print environments
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

Epson FX-890

Key Features

Ultra fast 9-pin printing s Speeds through multipart forms, reports, labels, and more at up to 680 cps Extreme reliability in demanding print environments s Offers an MTBF rating of 20,000 POH and a 400 million character print head life User-friendly setup and operation s Facilitates easy printer configuration using a newly designed control panel or its Windows-based Epson Remote Configuration Manager Easy system integration s Provides resident Epson, IBM and Microline printer languages for increased compatibility
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-toinstall 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, its backed by superior technical support from the world leader in impact printing.
Printer Throughput Test* - ISO/IEC 10561 Letter Pattern
Includes standard Parallel and USB connections, plus an additional slot for optional interface cards
Easy-to-install 7.5 million character ribbon cartridge s Ensures a lower cost per page, and reduces the need for frequent user intervention Advanced paper handling capabilities s Provides four convenient paper paths to accommodate cut sheet paper and continuous forms up to 7 parts thick Standard three-year warranty s Includes access to Epsons superior technical support

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Pages Per Minute
10 cpi High-Speed Draft Mode
10 cpi Draft/Utility Mode

Selected Print Quality

Okidata ML-420

Lexmark 2480

IMPACT PRINTER

FX-890

Printer Specifications
Printer Method 9-pin, serial impact dot matrix Print Direction Bidirectional logic seeking for text and graphics printing. Unidirectional text or graphics printing can be selected using software commands. Print Speed Ultra Speed Draft 680 cps (12 cpi) 566 cps (10 cpi) High Speed Draft 559 cps (10 cpi) Draft 419 cps (10 cpi) Letter-quality 104 cps (10 cpi) (Note: Normal print speed is achieved when printer safety cover is fully closed) Character Sets 13 character tables 13 international character sets Resident Bitmapped Fonts Ultra Speed Draft High Speed Draft Draft NLQ (Roman/Sans Serif) Column Width 10 cpi 12 cpi 15 cpi 17 cpi 20 cpi 10, 12 cpi 10, 12, 15, 17, 20 cpi 10, 12, 15, 17, 20 cpi 10, 12, 15, 17, 20 cpi, proportional 160
Software Drivers Windows 95, 98, 2000, Me, XP and NT 4.0 Interface Bidirectional Parallel (IEEE 1284 Nibble Mode supported), USB 1.1, Type-B slot for optional interface cards Printer Language Epson ESC/P, IBM PPDS, Okidata Microlines (FX-890, Okidata Mode only) Paper Handling Forms: continuous multipart, original plus 5 carbonless copies, 1 + 6 copies with pull tractor, maximum thickness.018" Width Single sheets Continuous Cut-sheet feeder Length Single sheets Continuous Cut-sheet feeder No. 6 envelopes No. 10 envelopes Labels Roll paper Sound Level 55 dBA (ISO 7779 pattern) Power Requirements Rated voltage Input voltage range Rated frequency range Input frequency range Physical Dimensions Height Width Depth Weight 120V AC 103.5 to 132V 50 to 60 Hz 49.5 to 60.5 Hz 6.6" 16.3" 13.8" 16.8 lb 3.9" to 10.1" 4.0" to 10.0" 7.2" to 8.5" 3.9" to 14.3" 4.0" to 22.0" 10.1" to 14.0" 6.5" x 3.6" 9.5" x 4.1" 2.5" x 0.94" (minimum) 8.5" width
Bar Code Fonts EAN-13, EAN-8, Interleaved 2 of 5, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code 39, Code 128, POSTNET, Codabar (NW-7), Industrial 2 of 5, Matrix 2 of 5 Formatting 1/6-inch or programmable in 1/432-inch increments Line Spacing: 6 lines per inch default (8 lpi option available on FX-890 Okidata Mode only) Paper Feed Mechanism Feeding method Friction feed (front, rear) Push tractor (front, rear) Pull tractor (front, bottom, rear) Push and pull tractor** (front, rear) Cut-sheet feeder (optional) Roll paper holder (optional)

Control Panel Functions Font, pitch, pause, tear-off, bin selection, line feed, form feed, load, eject, micro-adjust, top-of-form adjustment, panel lockout, reset, menu, default setting selection Reliability Total print volume MTBF Print head life 52 million lines (except print head) 20,000 POH (25% duty cycle) 400 million characters at 14 dots/character 7.5 million characters at 14 dots/character
Paper Feed Speed 62 millisecond per 1/6" 5" per second continuous feed Paper Path Manual insertion Cut sheet feeder Tractor Pull push tractor Input Buffer 128K
Front or rear in, top out Top in, top out Front rear or bottom in, top out Front or rear in, top out

Ribbon life

Warranty Three-year limited warranty in the U.S. and Canada
* Advanced print head design provides unmatched burst speed, allowing the Epson FX-890 to maximize performance by consistently performing at or near top speeds. Standardized ISO 10561 throughput tests illustrate how Epsons superior technology results in faster printing and greater print volume over time. Test conducted by Seiko Epson Corporation. ** Additional tractor unit required

Ordering Information

Product Code Epson FX-890 and Accessories C11C524001 S015329 C800201 C806371 CC823051 C823071 C823121 C823141 C823151 C823452 C12C823912

Description

UPC Code
Epson FX-890 Impact Printer Ribbon Cartridge Additional Push/Pull Tractor Unit Single Bin Cut Sheet Feeder High Capacity Cut Sheet Feeder Roll Paper Holder Serial Interface Board 32KB Serial Interface Board LocalTalk Interface Coax Interface Board Twinax Interface Board Bidirectional Parallel Interface Board EpsonNet Multiprotocol 10/100 Base-TX Type-B Ethernet Print Server

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Epson America, Inc. 3840 Kilroy Airport Way, Long Beach, CA 90806 Epson Canada, Ltd. 3771 Victoria Park Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M1W 3Z5
Specifications and terms are subject to change without notice. Epson and Epson ESC/P are registered trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. Epson Remote Configuration Manager is a trademark of Epson America, Inc. All other product and brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Epson disclaims any and all rights in these marks. Copyright 2003 Epson America, Inc. CPD-16005 6/03 10K WP
Printed on Recycled Paper