Overview

Epson FX-890II Impact Dot Matrix Printer: Reliable High-Speed Printing for Business

Overview of Epson FX-890II Dot Matrix Printer

The Epson FX-890II is a 9-pin, 80-column impact dot matrix printer designed for businesses requiring fast, reliable, and cost-effective printing solutions. Equipped with USB and parallel interfaces, it supports printing up to six original carbon copies, delivering a sharp 240x144 dpi resolution suitable for various business documents.

Fast Printing Speeds for High-Volume Tasks
One of the standout features of the Epson FX-890II is its market-leading print speed. With an ultra speed draft mode reaching 735 characters per second at 12 characters per inch, this printer is ideal for handling large print jobs efficiently. Whether printing stock reports, invoices, or freight documents, it helps businesses complete high-volume print runs quickly, saving valuable time.

Low Total Cost of Ownership for Budget-Friendly Operation
Designed to minimize operating costs, the FX-890II uses affordable and long-lasting consumables, reducing the overall expenditure on supplies. Additionally, its energy-efficient design keeps power consumption low, making it a budget-friendly choice for companies aiming to control expenses without sacrificing performance.

Enhanced Reliability for Demanding Environments
Epson's advanced dot matrix technology ensures durability and consistency. The FX-890II improves mean time between failures by 25%, reaching up to 25,000 power-on hours. This enhanced reliability makes it well-suited for tough working conditions or environments where maintenance opportunities are limited.

Compact Design with Space-Saving Footprint
The printer's modern design includes a reduced depth of only 320mm, which allows it to fit conveniently in tight office spaces or workstations. This smaller footprint helps maintain an organized workspace while delivering professional printing performance.

Energy Star Certified for Environmental Efficiency
Committed to energy efficiency, the Epson FX-890II meets Energy Star standards. This compliance ensures the printer operates with optimal energy use, supporting businesses in reducing their environmental impact and energy costs.

Features

Key Features at a Glance

• Ultra-fast printing speeds up to 735 cps for high-volume documents
• Low total cost of ownership with inexpensive, durable consumables
• Improved reliability with up to 25,000 power-on hours
• Compact and modern design for easy placement in any workspace
• Energy Star certified for efficient power consumption

Choose the Epson FX-890II impact dot matrix printer to boost your business productivity with reliable, fast, and cost-effective printing. Perfect for industries needing multi-part forms, invoices, or continuous paper handling, it combines efficiency with durability in a sleek design.

Specifications

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Specifications
Product Code	FX-890II
Technology
Printing Method	Impact dot matrix
Number of Pins	9 pins
Number of columns	80 columns
Pins	18 Needles (2 x 9)
Print
Printing Speed	HighSpeed-Draft: 10 cpi: 612 chars/s, Draft: 10 cpi: 463 chars/s, NLQ: 10 cpi: 115 chars/s, Ultra Speed-Draft: 12 cpi: 73 chars/s
Barcodes	Coda bar (NW-7), Code 128, Code 39, Industrial 2 of 5, Matrix 2 of 5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-E
Carbon Copies	6 plus one original
Character Sets	42
Character Tables	PCAPTEC, PC437, PC720, PC850, PC858, ISO-8859-15, Roman 8, Italic
Printing Resolution	240 x 144 DPI
Connectivity
Interfaces	USB - compatible with USB 2.0 specification, Bidirectional parallel
Paper / Media Handling
Document Feed	Single sheet front and rear, Continuous media front and rear, Paper output rear
Paper Formats	Sheet Paper (single- and multi-layer), Continuous Paper (single- and multi-layer), Envelopes, Cardboard
Paper Thickness Continuous Paper	0,46 mm
Paper Thickness Label Base Sheet	0,46 mm
Paper Thickness Multi Part	0,12 mm - 0,46 mm
Paper Thickness Single Sheet	0,06 mm - 0,14 mm
General
Power consumption	54 Watt, 0,5 Watt (economy), 8 Watt (standby)
Supply Voltage	AC 198 V - 264 V
Product dimensions	414 x 375 x 177 mm (Width x Depth x Height)
Product weight	7,2 kg
Supported Temperature	Operation 5degrees C - 35degrees C, Storage -30degrees C - 60degrees C
Supported Humidity	Operation 10% - 80%, Storage 30% - 60%
Mean Time Between Failures	25.000 hours
Print Head Life	400 Million Strokes/Wire
Fonts	Bitmap font EPSON Draft (10 CPI, 12 CPI, 15 CPI), Bitmap font EPSON OCR-B (10 CPI), Bitmap font EPSON Roman (10 CPI, 12 CPI, 15 CPI, Proportional), Bitmap font EPSON Sans Serif (10 CPI, 12 CPI, 15 CPI, Proportional)
Noise Level	Operation (Roll): 55 dB (A)
Ribbon Yield	7500000 characters Black Draft
What's in the box	AC cable, Driver and utilities (CD), Ribbon, User guide
Other Features
Emulations	ESC/P, IBM PPDS
Input Data Buffer	128 kB