FX-890 Epson FX-890 Dot Matrix Printer 9-pin 80 Column

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FX-890

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Epson FX-890 Dot Matrix Printer 9-pin 80 Column, USB & Parallel, Class-leading speed - up to 680cps, Handles 1 original + 5 copies, Handles media up to 80 columns wide

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Overview:

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. 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.

Features:

Speeds through multipart forms, reports, labels, and more at up to 680 cps
Offers an MTBF rating of 20,000 POH and a 400 million character print head life
Facilitates easy printer configuration using a newly designed control panel or Windows based Epson Remote Configuration Manager
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
Ensures a lower cost per page, and reduces the need for frequent user intervention
Provides four convenient paper paths to accommodate cut sheet paper and continuous forms up to 7parts thick
Includes access to Epson's superior technical support

Specifications:

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Specifications
Product Code	FX-890
Print
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.
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)
Characters & Lines
Character Sets	13 character tables
Character Sets	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
	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 5
Characters per Line	80 characters at 10 cpi
Line Spacing	6 lines per inch default
Formatting	1/6-inch or programmable in 1/432-inch increments
Formatting	8 lpi option available on FX-890 Okidata Mode only
Paper Handling
Forms	Continuous multipart, original plus 6 carbonless copies, 1 + 6 copies with pull tractor, maximum thickness .018"
Envelopes	No. 6 envelopes: 6.5" x 3.6"
Envelopes	No. 10 envelopes: 9.5" x 4.1"
Width	Single sheets: 3.9" to 10.1"
	Continuous: 4" to 10"
	Cut-sheet feeder: 7.2" to 8.5"
Length	Single sheets: 3.9" to 14.3"
	Continuous: 4" to 22"
	Cut-sheet feeder: 10.1" to 14"
Labels	Minimum: 2.5" x 0.94"
Roll paper	8.5" width
Paper Feed Speed	62 millisecond per 1/6"
Paper Feed Speed	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
General
Software Drivers	Windows 95, 98, 2000, Me, XP and NT 4.0
Printer Language	Epson ESC / P
	IBM PPDS
	Okidata Microline (FX-890 Okidata Mode only)
Interface	Bidirectional Parallel (IEEE 1284 Nibble Mode supported)
	USB 1.1
	Type-B slot for optional interface cards
Input Buffer	128 KB
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
Sound Level	55 dB(A) (ISO 7779 pattern)
Rated voltage	120V
Input voltage range	103.5 - 132V
Rated frequency range	50 - 60 Hz
Input frequency range	49.5 - 60.5 Hz
Dimensions	16.3" x 13.8" x 6.6" (W x D x H)
Weight	16.8 lb
Reliability
Total Print Volume	52 million lines (not including printhead)
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

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The Epson FX-890 Epson FX-890 Dot Matrix Printer 9-pin 80 Column is available for R 11850. The product is sold by ComX Computers as new. Prices are valid today 2026-10-08 (before 2026-10-09, by quote, while stocks last). The product is expected to be in stock, although this is not guaranteed.

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