Epson FX-890II Impact Printer
- 9-pin dot matrix, up to 738 cps
- Multipart forms up to 7 pages thick
- Up to 7.5 million character ribbon cartridge
- ESC/P, IBM PPDS and MICROLINE emulation
- USB, narrow carriage
- 3-year limited warranty
Updated 25 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A rugged impact printer for businesses that still print multipart forms, invoices and reports on continuous paper. It is not suited to graphics or everyday office documents.
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ASIN: B077BFLL92Model: FX-890IICategory: Dot Matrix Printers
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Overview
Warehouses, shops and offices running legacy systems get a dot matrix printer that strikes through carbon copies, printing multipart forms and continuous paper at high speed. It emulates common printer languages to fit older software.
Impact printing through multipart forms is something laser and inkjet printers cannot do, and the ribbon lasts a long time. Output is dot matrix quality, which suits forms but not graphics.
Who it's for
Logistics desks, auto shops and accounting departments that print carbon-copy forms from legacy software. General offices printing documents should buy a laser printer.
Pros and cons
- Prints multipart carbon forms
- High character speed
- Works with legacy printer languages
- Handles cut sheets and continuous forms
- Dot matrix print quality
- Narrow carriage only
- Network only on NT model
Performance notes
Copies are made by pins striking the ribbon hard enough to transfer through every layer, which is why form thickness has a limit. The simple paper path reduces jams on continuous forms, and the emulation modes decide compatibility with older software.
Specifications
| Brand | Epson |
|---|---|
| Model | FX-890II |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item dimensions d x W x h | 17.2 x 21.1 x 7 inches |
| Item weight | 15.9 pounds |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Print speed | Up to 738 cps |
| Maximum sheet capacity | Multipart forms up to 7 pages thick |
| Wattage | 57 watts |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Printer connectivity type | USB |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty description | 3-year limited |
| Other details | |
| Printer type | 9-pin dot matrix impact |
| Print media | Cut-sheet, continuous and multipart forms |
| Printer languages | Epson ESC/P, IBM PPDS, MICROLINE |
| Ribbon life | Up to 7.5 million characters |
| Resolution | 240 x 240 dpi |
| Builtin media | Printer, AC adapter, CD driver, setup guide, user's manual, warranty certificate |
Frequently asked questions
How do I connect the Epson FX-890II to my system?
It connects by USB, with drivers on the included CD, and supports Epson ESC/P, IBM PPDS and MICROLINE printer languages for older software.
Can the Epson FX-890II print carbon copy forms?
Yes, it handles cut-sheet paper and continuous forms up to 7 pages thick.
Does the Epson FX-890II have a network port?
The listing names USB. A network option is noted only for the FX-890II NT model.