Epson FX-2190II Monochrome Dot Matrix Printer

Printing Technology:

• Print Method:
  • Impact Dot Matrix – This method uses a series of pins to strike an inked ribbon against the paper, creating dots that form text or images.
• Number of Pins in Head:
  • 9 Pins – The print head has 9 pins, which allows for the printing of text and graphics through the dot matrix method.
• Control Codes:
  • ESC/P2, IBM PPDS – Supported control codes that facilitate communication between the printer and the host computer, ensuring compatibility with Epson and IBM printers.

Print Characteristics:

• Bitmap Fonts:
  • Epson Draft: Available at 10, 12, and 15 characters per inch (cpi) for efficient text printing.
• Scalable Fonts:
  • Epson Roman / Epson Sans Serif – These fonts are scalable, which means they can be resized to fit different printing needs.
• Barcode Formats Supported:
  • EAN-13, EAN-8, Interleaved 2 of 5, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code 39, Code 128, POSTNET – Popular barcode types supported, useful for printing labels, inventory, and shipping documents.

Paper Media:

• Cut Sheet (Single Sheet):
  • Entry (Front):
    • Length: 100 mm to 420 mm (3.9″ to 16.5″)
    • Width: 100 mm to 420 mm (3.9″ to 16.5″)
    • Thickness: 0.065 mm to 0.14 mm (0.0025″ to 0.0055″)
  • Entry (Rear):
    • Length: 100 mm to 420 mm (3.9″ to 16.5″)
    • Width: 100 mm to 420 mm (3.9″ to 16.5″)
    • Thickness: 0.065 mm to 0.14 mm (0.0025″ to 0.0055″)
• Cut Sheet (Multi-part Sheet):
  • Entry (Front / Rear):
    • Length: 100 mm to 420 mm (3.9″ to 16.5″)
    • Width: 100 mm to 420 mm (3.9″ to 16.5″)
    • Thickness: 0.12 mm to 0.39 mm (0.0047″ to 0.015″)
• Continuous Paper (Single Sheet / Multi-part Forms):
  • Copies: Original + 4 copies
  • Entry (Front / Rear / Bottom):
    • Length: 101.6 mm to 558.8 mm (4.0″ to 22.0″)
    • Width: 101.6 mm to 406.4 mm (4.0″ to 16.0″)
    • Thickness: 0.065 mm to 0.46 mm (0.0025″ to 0.018″)
• Envelope Sizes:
  • No. 6 Envelope:
    • Length: 92 mm (3.6″)
    • Width: 165 mm (6.5″)
    • Thickness: 0.16 mm to 0.52 mm (0.0063″ to 0.0205″)
  • No. 10 Envelope:
    • Length: 105 mm (4.1″)
    • Width: 241 mm (9.5″)
    • Thickness: 0.16 mm to 0.52 mm (0.0063″ to 0.0205″)
• Label Paper:
  • Entry (Bottom):
    • Length: 101.6 mm to 558.8 mm (4.0″ to 22.0″)
    • Width: 101.6 mm to 406.4 mm (4.0″ to 16.0″)
    • Thickness: 0.16 mm to 0.19 mm (0.0063″ to 0.0075″)
• Card Paper:
  • Entry (Front / Rear):
    • Length: 100 mm to 148 mm (3.9″ to 5.8″)
    • Width: 100 mm to 148 mm (3.9″ to 5.8″)
    • Thickness: 0.22 mm (0.0087″)
• Roll Paper:
  • Entry (Rear):
    • Diameter: 127 mm (5″)
    • Width: 216 mm (8.5″)
    • Thickness: 0.07 mm to 0.09 mm (0.0028″ to 0.035″)

Line Spacing:

• Standard Line Spacing:
  • 4.23 mm (1/6″) or programmable in increments of 0.059 mm (1/432″).

Consumables:

• Ribbon Cartridge Black:
  • Standard: Fabric Ribbon Cartridge (Black)
  • Ribbon Life: Approximately 12 million characters (Part number: C13S015327).

Environmental Conditions (Operating):

• Temperature:
  • 5 to 35°C (41 to 95°F)
• Humidity:
  • 10 to 80% RH (Relative Humidity)
• Acoustic Noise:
  • 55 dB – Comparable to normal conversation levels.

Input Data Buffer:

• Buffer Size:
  • 128 KB – A sufficient size for handling large or complex print jobs with minimal delays.