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The Flash ROM is designed to support VARs who are managing the installation of large
quantities of impact printers. Flash ROM capability allows VAR service organizations to upgrade
Epson FX-2190 printer firmware to ensure compatibility between the printer and their proprietary
software on behalf of their customers. Epson custom firmware solutions can be obtained by
contacting Epson product management.
Epson Remote Configuration Manager (RCM) is a software program that allows users to bypass
the conventional method of selecting user settings (via the control panel) by creating unique
configuration files that can be used to update the printer through a Parallel, Serial, USB, or
network interface. The true value of Epson RCM will be realized by users who have numerous
printers installed, some of which may be dedicated to one type of application, such as receipts,
while others may be dedicated to label printing. In this scenario, the user can create configuration
files containing the unique settings required by each application (such as page length, printer
language, auto tear off, etc.). As they install additional printers, they can quickly configure
those printers for the intended application by using the configuration files previously created
and saved to their PC.
Epson RCM is supported by Windows 95, 98, Me, 2000 and NT 4.0. Epson RCM is not currently
compatible with Windows XP.
The Epson FX-2190 includes an Okidata Mode that greatly simplifies installation for existing
Okidata Microline-321Turbo users, and allows VARs to easily transition those customers to the
superior performance of the Epson FX-2190. With the Okidata Mode enabled, the Epson FX-
2190 serves as a drop-in replacement for the Okidata ML-321T in its existing environment,
using existing drivers. Okidata Mode enhances compatibility with the Okidata ML-321T
in several unique ways, including the following: the default emulation is IBM PPDS (Okidata
Microline emulation is available), the printable-area margins are similar to the Okidata
ML-321T’s, and the Paper Out Override and 6/8 lpi settings are selectable.
The Epson FX-2190 is compatible with Windows 95, 98, Me, 2000, XP and NT 4.0 operating
systems. With regard to printer control code languages, the Epson FX-2190 comes with
Epson ESC/P
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emulation, plus IBM PPDS emulation, which enables the printer to work
within most IBM environments. Okidata Microline emulation is also available when the
printer is set in Okidata Mode. In addition to standard Parallel and USB interfaces, optional
Coax, Twinax, Serial and Ethernet boards are available to connect the Epson FX-2190 to
virtually any network.
The Epson FX-2190 features a new easy-to-install, high-yield ribbon cartridge. While the
ribbon cartridge is not backwards-compatible with the Epson FX-1180/1180+/2180, it
results in an extremely low cost per page, and minimizes user intervention.
What is the target
market for the
Epson FX-2190?
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What are the key selling
points of the Epson FX-2190?
What are the most common
industries in which the
Epson FX-2190 would be used?
For what types of applications?
The Epson FX-2190 is the latest offering in Epson’s legendary line of serial impact dot
matrix printers, replacing both the popular Epson FX-1180+ and the Epson FX-2180. The
Epson FX-2190 is an industrial strength, VAR-class printer designed for easy integration into
a variety of mission critical user applications. Its extreme reliability, low cost of operation, and
flexible forms handling capabilities make it the printer that businesses can rely on. And, with
the flexibility to perform in various operating platforms and environments, the Epson FX-2190
is a product VARs can trust for easy system integration and reduced maintenance costs.
• Wide-format applications – Forms that require up to 16.5
"
wide printing
•Warehousing/transportation – Tickets, inventory reports, and shipping documents (i.e.
labels, bills of lading, and packing slips)
• Manufacturing – Labels, bar codes, schedules, and inventory reports
• Point of sale – Receipts and invoices
• Financial/accounting – Month-end reports, checks, and spreadsheets
• Purchasing – Purchase orders and acknowledgments
• Service – Estimate forms, receipts, and work orders
• Medical – Admittance/discharge forms, insurance forms, after-care instructions,
lab reports, and labels
• Ease of operation: A newly designed control panel, field-upgradeable Flash ROM, and
Epson Remote Configuration Manager software greatly simplify the setup and on-going
maintenance of the Epson FX-2190.
• Performance: With print speeds of up to 680 characters per second and the ability to
handle forms up to 7 parts thick and 16.5
"
wide, the Epson FX-2190 delivers industry-leading
performance from a 9-pin, 136-column impact printer.
• Durability: An impressive MTBF rating of 20,000 POH and a standard three-year
product warranty make the Epson FX-2190 an easy, worry-free choice for VARs and
end users alike.
The Epson FX-2190 offers several key improvements over its predecessors. For details, see
the Family Comparison Chart.
The Epson FX-2190 includes several features designed to simplify operation for end users and
the VARs who support them. The first is its newly designed control panel. The Epson FX-2190
makes it easier than ever to configure the printer via the front panel controls. Users can access
menu settings quickly and easily without having to power on the printer.
Additionally, the Epson FX-2190 is the first Epson printer to include Epson Remote Configuration
Manager, a Windows-based software program designed to simplify the setup process, allowing
users to do so from their PC with a simple click of the mouse.
What improvements does the
Epson FX-2190 offer over the
Epson FX-1180+ and Epson FX-2180?
What makes the Epson
FX-2190 so easy to use?
What benefits does the Epson
FX-2190’s Flash ROM provide?
Does the Epson FX-2190
provide an Okidata Mode?
What is the Epson Remote
Configuration Manager?
What operating systems and
environments are supported by
the Epson FX-2190?
Does the Epson FX-2190 use
the same ribbon cartridge
as the Epson FX-1180+ and
the Epson FX-2180?