Spec Sheet

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 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
Sound Level
55 dBA (ISO 7779 pattern)
Power Requirements
Rated voltage 120V AC
Input voltage range 103.5 to 132V
Rated frequency range 50 to 60 Hz
Input frequency range 49.5 to 60.5 Hz
Power Consumption
Approx. 53W (ISO/IEC 10561 Letter pattern)
Approx. 4.5W (in sleep mode)
Energy Star compliant
Physical Dimensions
Height 6.6"
Width 16.3"
Depth 13.8"
Weight 16.8 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
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
Warranty
Three-year limited warranty in the U.S. and Canada
Support—The Epson Connection
SM
Pre-Sales Support (US and Canada) [phone]
Internet Website www.epson.com
* 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 Epson’s superior
technology results in faster printing and greater print volume over time. Test conducted by Seiko Epson Corporation.
** Additional tractor unit required
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 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
Column Width
10 cpi 80
12 cpi 96
15 cpi 120
17 cpi 137
20 cpi 160
Formatting
1/6" or programmable in 1/432" 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)
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 Rear in, top out
Tractor Front rear or bottom in, top out
Pull/push tractor Front or rear in, top out
Input Buffer
128K
Software Drivers
Windows 95, 98, 2000, Vista, 7, 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 Specifications
Epson FX-890
Product Code Description
C11C524001 Epson FX-890 Impact Printer
S015329 Ribbon Cartridge
C12C800201 Additional Push/Pull Tractor Unit
C806371 Single Bin Cut Sheet Feeder
C806381 High Capacity Cut Sheet Feeder
Epson FX-890
Product Code Description
C12C811141 Roll Paper Holder
C12C824431 Serial Interface Board
C12C824352 EpsonNet Multiprotocol 10/100 Base-TX
Type-B Ethernet Print Server
Ordering Information
Printed on Recycled Paper
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