Epson FX-890 9PIN Dot Matrix Printer 680CPS PAR/USItem#: E17-3472  |  Model#: C11C524001

Easy Integration for Maximum Productivity
A full-featured, high-value performer, the EpsonFX-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.

Specifications

• Ultra fast 9-pin printing
  
• Extreme reliability in demanding print environments
  
• User-friendly setup and operation
  
• Easy system integration
  
• Easy-to-install 7.5 million character ribbon cartridge
  
• Advanced paper handling capabilities

Features

• 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.

Additional Specifications

• Printing 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.
• Characters per Line:
  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)
• Character Sets:
  13 character tables
  13 international character sets
• Resident Bitmapped Fonts:
  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 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)
• 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 6 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

Hardware and Software Details:

• 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
• Input Buffer:
  128KB
• Printer Language:
  Epson ESC/P
  IBM PPDS
  Okidata Microline (FX-890 Okidata Mode only)
• Sound Level:
  55 dB(A) (ISO 7779 pattern)
• Rated voltage:
  120V
• Input voltage range:
  103.5 to 132V
• Rated frequency range:
  50 to 60 Hz
• Input frequency range:
  49.5 to 60.5 Hz
• Dimensions:
  Height: 6.6"
  Width: 16.3"
  Depth: 13.8"
  Weight: 16.8 lb
• Total print volume:
  52 million lines (except print head)
• MTBF:
  20,000 POH (25% duty cycle)
• Print head life:
  400 million characters at 14 dots/character
• Ribbon life:
  7.5 million characters at 14 dots/character