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
High Speed Draft
Draft
Letter-quality
(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
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" or programmable in 1/432" increments
Line Spacing: 6 lines per inch default
(8 lpi option available on FX-2190 Okidata Mode only)
Paper Feed Mechanism
Feeding method
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
Software Drivers
Windows 95, 98, Me, 2000, XP and NT 4.0
Epson FX-2190 and Accessories
Product Code
C11C526001
S015335
C800211
C806391
C806401
C823051
C823071
C823121
C823141
C823151
C823452
C12C823912
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-16778 8/03 10K CL
680.cps (12 cpi)
566 cps (10 cpi)
559 cps (10 cpi)
419 cps (10 cpi)
104 cps (10 cpi)
10, 12 cpi
10, 12, 15, 17, 20 cpi
10, 12, 15, 17, 20 cpi
10, 12, 15, 17, 20 cpi, proportional
136
163
204
233
272
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)
Front or rear in, top out
Rear in, top out
Front rear or bottom in, top out
Front or rear in, top out
Description
Epson FX-2190 Impact Printer
Ribbon Cartridge
Additional Push/Pull Tractor Unit
Single Bin Cut Sheet Feeder
High Capacity Cut Sheet Feeder
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
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-2190, 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
3.9" to 16.5"
Continuous
4.0" to 16.0"
Cut sheet feeder
7.2" to 16.5"
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
Sound Level
55 dBA (ISO 7779 pattern)
Power Requirements
Rated voltage
100 to 240V AC
Input voltage range
90 to 264V
Rated frequency range
50 to 60 Hz
Input frequency range
49.5 to 60.5 Hz
Physical Dimensions
Height
6.1"
Width
23.2"
Depth
13.8"
Weight
21.2 lb
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
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
12 million characters at 14
dots/character
Warranty
Three-year limited warranty in the U.S. and Canada
* Advanced print head design provides unmatched burst speed, allowing the Epson
FX-2190 to maximize performance by consistently performing at or near top speeds.
Standardized ISO 10561 throughput tests illustrate how Epson's superior technology
results in faster printing and greater print volume over time.
Test conducted by Seiko Epson Corporation.
** Additional tractor unit required
Printed on Recycled Paper