Epson FX-890 II Printer, A4

Printer type

Impact dot matrix (Impact Dot Matrix).

Print mode

Monochrome (black).

Maximum paper format

A4.

Number of pins

18-pin (2 × 9) — print head with two sets of 9 pins.

Number of printed columns

~80 columns for text and forms.

Control panel

Simple buttons for basic operations.

Print performance

Print technology

Impact — ideal for forms, lists and high-volume documents.

Print resolution

~240 × 144 dpi (standard dot matrix).

Print speeds

• HighSpeed-Draft and Draft: up to ~612 characters per second (cps) in 10 cpi mode and 463 cps in Draft mode.
• NLQ (near letter quality): ~115 characters per second (10 cpi).

Copy capacity

can print on documents with an original + up to 6 copies simultaneously (multi-layer forms).

Paper & media handling

Supported formats

single sheets, continuous paper, envelopes, labels, thin cardstock.

Paper density

~0.065 – 0.52 mm (including multi-layer media).

Media feed

• Front / rear feed for single sheets and continuous paper.
• Tractor feed and rolls (with optional additional accessories).

Connectivity

USB 2.0 — direct connection to a computer.

Bidirectional parallel port (IEEE 1284) — supports fast communication with a PC.

Supported languages

ESC/P and IBM PPDS emulations — broad compatibility with business applications.

Power & reliability

Power consumption

~54-57 W operating, ~0.5-8 W in standby/economy mode.

Noise level

~55 dB(A) during operation.

Print head

high durability — ~400 million dots/pin strikes.

Cartridge / ribbon

black ribbon with a yield of ~7.5 million characters (black).

Dimensions & Weight

Dimensions (W × D × H)

~414 × 320 × 177 mm.

Weight

~7.2 kg (compact for office use).