The Epson FX-890II Series 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 cps. Their up-to-7.5-million-character ribbon cartridge 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.
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Description
The Epson FX-890II is a 9-pin, 80-column serial impact dot matrix printer designed for organizations that depend on high-volume, reliable document output every day. Built for finance, logistics, manufacturing, and any operation running continuous forms or multipart documents, it delivers ultra speed draft printing at up to 738 cps at 12 cpi, powering through invoices, freight documents, stock reports, and multipart forms up to 7 pages thick. Connectivity options include USB 2.0 and bidirectional parallel (IEEE 1284), with an Ethernet-equipped FX-890II N variant available for networked environments. A ribbon rated for up to 7.5 million characters keeps intervention and cost per page low, while an MTBF of 25,000 power-on hours and a printhead rated for 400 million characters underscore long-term dependability. ENERGY STAR V2.0 compliance and a 3-year limited warranty round out a compelling total cost of ownership.
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FAQs
What print speeds does the Epson FX-890II deliver, and which mode produces the fastest output?
The Epson FX-890II reaches its peak speed of 738 cps in Ultra Speed Draft mode at 12 cpi, with additional speeds of 615 cps (Ultra Speed Draft, 10 cpi), 612 cps (High-Speed Draft, 10 cpi), 463 cps (Draft, 10 cpi), and 115 cps (Letter Quality, 10 cpi).
What connectivity interfaces are available on the Epson FX-890II?
The FX-890II includes a bidirectional parallel interface (IEEE 1284 Nibble Mode supported) and USB 2.0. The FX-890II N factory configuration adds a serial interface board and a network 10/100Base-TX interface board.
What types of paper and forms can the Epson FX-890II handle?
The FX-890II accommodates cut-sheet paper, continuous forms, multipart forms (one original plus up to six carbonless copies with an optional pull tractor), envelopes, labels, and roll paper, with a maximum media thickness of 0.018 inches (0.4572 mm).
What printer language emulations does the Epson FX-890II support, and does it work with legacy systems?
It supports Epson ESC/P, IBM PPDS, and OKI Data Microline (in OKI Data Mode only), making it compatible with both current and legacy host systems without requiring middleware or custom drivers.
What is included in the box with the Epson FX-890II, and what warranty does it carry?
The box contains the impact printer, AC adapter, ribbon cartridge, User's Manual and Start Here Guide, Setup Guide, CD driver, and warranty certificate. The printer is covered by a 3-year limited warranty in the U.S. and Canada.
What optional accessories and replacement consumables are available for the Epson FX-890II?
Available accessories include a Pull Tractor Unit, an Optional Sheet Guide, and a Roll Paper Holder. Replacement ribbon cartridges are sold individually or in a 100-piece multipack.
