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FX-890II Impact Dot Matrix Printer

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FX-890II Impact Dot Matrix Printer
FX-890II Impact Dot Matrix Printer
FX-890II Impact Dot Matrix Printer
FX-890II Impact Dot Matrix Printer
FX-890II Impact Dot Matrix Printer
FX-890II Impact Dot Matrix Printer
FX-890II Impact Dot Matrix Printer
FX-890II Impact Dot Matrix Printer
FX-890II Impact Dot Matrix Printer
FX-890II Impact Dot Matrix Printer
FX-890II Impact Dot Matrix Printer
FX-890II Impact Dot Matrix Printer
FX-890II Impact Dot Matrix Printer
FX-890II Impact Dot Matrix Printer

High-performance impact printers built for demanding print environments

The Epson FX-890II Impact Printer offers the durability and ease of use for critical daily print requirements. These reliable 9-pin, narrow-carriage impact printers boast a long life cycle, a 3-year limited warranty and speeds up to 738 cps1. Their up-to-7.5-million-character ribbon cartridge2 reduces user interventions as well as cost per page. Engineered for seamless integration into virtually any system, they include Epson ESC/P®, IBM® PPDS and MICROLINE® printer languages. Ideal for harsh environments, these workhorses race through cut-sheet, continuous or multipart forms up to 7 pages thick, and feature an intuitive control panel for easy setup and operation.

  • Model: C11CF37201
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  • Extreme reliability — long life cycle; durable design with very few moving parts; withstands dust, humidity and extreme temperatures
  • Low cost of ownership — up-to-7.5-million-character ribbon cartridge2 offers a low cost per page and reduces the frequency of user interventions
  • Powerful productivity — ultra-fast 9-pin printer speeds through multipart forms and reports at up to 738 cps1
  • Seamless integration with both new and legacy systems — includes Epson ESC/P, IBM PPDS and MICROLINE printer languages for greater flexibility
  • Advanced paper handling — simple paper path for remarkable reliability; accommodates cut-sheet paper and continuous forms up to 7 pages thick
  • Easy setup and operation — user-friendly control panel with intuitive setup and configuration features
  • Low power consumption — ENERGY STAR® V2.0 compliant
  • Ethernet compatible — network card supports IPv63

Eco Features

  • RoHS compliant
  • Recyclable product4
  • Epson America, Inc. is a SmartWay® Transport Partner5

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For more information on Epson's environmental programs, go to www.epson.com/environment

What's in the box:

  • Epson FX-890II Impact Printer
  • Printer Driver
  • Quick Installation Guide
  • Power Cable

Print Other:

Printing Technology: 9-pin, serial impact dot matrixPrint Speed:
  • Ultra Speed Draft: 738 cps (12 cpi), 615 CPS (10 cpi)
  • High Speed Draft: 612 CPS (10 cpi)
  • Draft: 463 CPS (10 cpi)
  • Letter Quality: 115 CPS (10 cpi)
Note: Normal print speed is achieved when printer safety cover is fully closed.Print Direction: Bidirectional logic seeking for text and graphics printing. Unidirectional text or graphics printing can be selected using software commands.

Characters & Lines:

Character Sets:
  • 13 character tables
  • 13 international countries 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
  • Near Letter Quality (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 5Characters per Line:
  • 80 characters at 10 cpi
  • 96 characters at 12 cpi
  • 120 characters at 15 cpi
  • 137 characters at 17 cpi
  • 160 characters at 20 cpi
Line Spacing: 6 lines per inch defaultFormatting:
  • 1/6-inch or programmable in 1/432-inch increments
  • 8 lpi option available on FX-890II Okidata Mode only

General:

Sound Level: 55 dB(A) (ISO 7779 pattern)Dimensions: 17.2" x 14.8" x 7" (W x D x H)Weight: 15.8 lbSafety Approvals:
  • UL62368-1, CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1, IEC/EN62368-1
  • EMI: FCC part15 subpart B class A, ICES-003 Class A, EN55032 (CISPR pu.32) class A, As/NZS CISPR32 class A
  • CE Markings: EN62368-1, EN55032 class A, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3, E55024

Paper Handling Impact:

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" to 10"
  • Cut-sheet feeder: 7.2" to 8.5"
Envelopes:
  • No. 6 envelopes
  • No. 10 envelopes
Length:
  • Single sheets: 3.9" to 14.3"
  • Continuous: 4" to 22"
  • Cut-sheet feeder: 10.1" to 14"
Paper Feed Mechanism:
  • Friction feed (front, rear)
  • Push tractor (front, rear)
  • Pull tractor (front, bottom, rear)
  • Push and pull tractor (front, rear)
  • Roll paper holder (optional)
Paper Feed Speed:
  • 45 millisecond per 1/6"
  • 5.3" 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

Impact Printer Details:

Software Drivers: OS Support: Microsoft® Windows Vista®; Windows® 7, XP, 8, 10; Windows Server® 2003, 2008, 2012, 2016Printer Language:
  • Epson ESC / P
  • IBM PPDS
  • Okidata Microline (FX-890 Okidata Mode only)
Input Buffer: 128 KBInterfaces:
  • Bidirectional Parallel (IEEE 1284 Nibble Mode supported)
  • USB 2.0
Control Panel: Functions: Font, Pitch, Pause, Tear-Off/Bin selection, Line Feed/Form Feed, Load/Eject, Micro-Adjust, Reset, Self Test, Data Dump, and Default Setting selection

Reliability:

MTBF: 25,000 POH (25% duty cycle)Total Print Volume: 52 million lines (not including printhead)Print head life: 400 million characters at 14 dots / characterRibbon life: 7.5 million characters at 14 dots / character

Power:

Rated Voltage: AC 100 V to 240 VRated Frequency: 50 to 60 HzPower Consumption:
  • Operating Mode: Approx. 57 W (ISO/IEC 10561 Letter Pattern)
  • Ready Mode: Approx. 12 W
  • Sleep Mode: < 0.09 W (Network Model)
  • ENERGY STAR® Compliant: Certified with V2.0
Input voltage range: AC 90 to 264 VInput frequency range: 49.5 to 60.5 Hz
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Service Plans:

2-Year Return for Repair Extended Service Plan for Impact Dot Matrix Printers

We know protecting your investment is important. Epson Preferred Plus Extended Service Plans offer peace of mind beyond the device’s limited warranty and help keep you up and running — because we understand there’s simply no time for downtime.

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Notes:

1 Based on Ultra Speed Draft Mode at 12 cpi.

2 Based on Draft Mode printing.

3 Only available on the FX-890II N model.

4 For convenient and reasonable recycling options, visit www.epson.com/recycle

5 SmartWay is an innovative partnership of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that reduces greenhouse gases and other air pollutants and improves fuel efficiency.

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