MODEL- FX-890             VENDOR- EPSON AMERICA

FEATURES- 9-pin Narrow Dot Matrix Printer
       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 power-on hours (POH) and speeds of up to 680 cps.
       Engineered for seamless integration, it provides 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.
* Ultra fast 9-pin printing
  - Speeds through multipart forms, reports, labels, and more at up to 680
    cps.
* Extreme reliability in demanding print environments
  - Offers an MTBF rating of 20,000 POH and a 400 million character print
    head life.
* User-friendly setup and operation
  - Facilitates easy printer configuration using a newly designed control
    panel or Windows based Epson Remote Configuration Manager.
* Easy system integration
  - Provides resident Epson, IBM and Microline printer languages for
    increased compatibility.
  - Includes standard Parallel and USB connections, plus an additional slot
    for optional interface cards.
* Easy-to-install 7.5 million character ribbon cartridge
  - Ensures a lower cost per page, and reduces the need for frequent user
    intervention.
* Advanced paper handling capabilities
  - Provides four convenient paper paths to accommodate cut sheet paper and
    continuous forms up to 7parts thick.
* Standard three-year warranty
  - Includes access to Epson's superior technical support.
* 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 power-on hours (POH) and speeds of up to 680 cps.

  -- SPECIFICATIONs --------------------------------------
INTERFACE   - (1) Bidirectional Parallel port (IEEE 1284 Nibble Mode
                  supported)
              (1) USB 1.1 port
              (1) Type-B slot for optional interface cards
PRINT METHOD- 9-pin, serial impact dot matrix
              Bidirectional logic seeking for text and graphics printing.
              Unidirectional text or graphics printing can be selected
               using software commands.
              80 characters @ 10 cpi
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)
            Near Letter Quality: 104 cps (10 cpi)
              (Note: Normal print speed is achieved when printer safety
                     cover is fully closed).
INPUT BUFFER - 128KB
EMULATION    - Epson ESC/P
               IBM PPDS
               Okidata Microline (FX-890 Okidata Mode only)
CHARACTER SETS-
              13 character tables
              13 international character sets
FONTS       -
  Resident Bitmapped: Ultra Speed Draft - 10, 12 cpi
                       High Speed Draft - 10, 12, 15, 17, 20 cpi
                                  Draft - 10, 12, 15, 17, 20 cpi
                 NLQ (Roman/Sans Serif) - 10, 12, 15, 17, 20 cpi,
                                           proportional
  Bar Code          : 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-2190 Okidata Mode only)
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.
PAPER HANDLING-
  Forms  : Continuous multipart, original plus 5 carbonless copies, 1 + 6
            copies with pull tractor, maximum thickness .018"
  Width  : Single sheets    - 3.9" to 10.1"
           Continuous       - 4.0" to 10.0"
           Cut-sheet feeder - 7.2" to  8.5"
  Length : Single sheets    - 3.9" to 14.3"
           Continuous       - 4.0" to 22.0"
           Cut-sheet feeder - 10.1" to 14.0"
  No. 6 envelopes : 6.5" x 3.6"
  No. 10 envelopes: 9.5" x 4.1"
  Labels          : 2.5" x 0.94" (minimum)
  Roll paper      : 8.5" width
  Paper Feed Speed: 62 millisecond per 1/6"
                    5" per second continuous feed
  Paper Path      : Manual insertion - Front or rear in, top out
                    Cut sheet feeder - Top in, top out
                    Tractor          - Front, rear or bottom in, top out
                    Pull push tractor- Front or rear in, top out
SOFTWARE DRIVERS-
             Windows 95, 98, 2000, Me, XP and NT 4.0
PRINT VOLUME- 52 million lines (except print head)
              Print Head Life: 400 million characters at 14 dots/character
              Ribbon Life    : 7.5 million characters at 14 dots/character
ACCESSORIES- S015329      Ribbon Cartridge
             C823452      Bi-Directional Parallel Interface Board, Type B
             C12C823912   EpsonNet 10/100BaseTX Internal Print Server
             C823121      LocalTalk Interface Board, Type B
             C823071      Serial Interface board with 32KB Buffer
             C823051      Serial Interface board with no buffer
             C823151      Twinax Interface board
             C806381      Cut Sheet Feeder
             C800201      Tractor Unit
             8310         Roll Paper Holder
             C806371      Single-Bin Cut-Sheet Feeder
             EPPDMADD1    1 Year Carry-In Extended Service Agreement
             EPPDMADD2    2 Year Carry-In Extended Service Agreement
MTBF  - 20,000 POH (25% duty cycle)
NOISE - 55 dBA (ISO 7779 pattern)
POWER - 100 ~ 240 V AC, 50/60Hz
SIZE  - 16.3"w x 6.6"h x 13.8"d               WT.- 16.8 lbs.
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