Amano PIX-3000x Series User manual

Electronic TTime RRecorder
PIX-33000x
Operation Manual
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Amano Cincinnati, Inc.,
140 Harrison Avenue
Roseland, New Jersey, 07068.
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have been updated to include the latest hardware or firmware version, if applicable.
We recommend that this document be read in its entirety before any attempt is made
to operate the equipment.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
External View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Removing the Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Removing the Packing Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Connecting the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Wall Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Your First Printout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Print Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Print Margin Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Print Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Chapter 2: Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Front Panel Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Standard Program Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Advanced Program Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Symbol-Signal Program Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Resetting All Data to Default Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Chapter 3: Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Extending the Ribbon Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Checking the Number of Prints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Replacing the Ribbon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

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Specifications
Power Requirements: AC 100/120/230 V ±10%, 50/60 Hz
(Depending on model)
Power Consumption: Normal 3W, maximum 6W
Ambient Conditions: Temperature: -10°C to 45°C (14°F to 113°F)
Humidity: 10% to 90% (non condensing)
Dimensions: 176 mm (6.9”) High x 158 mm (5.9”) Wide
x 153 mm (6.0”) Deep
Weight: 2.3 kg (5 lbs.)
Power Reserve: The built-in battery, when fully charged, will
maintain normal operations for 72 hours, or
400 prints, or maintain time and date for
seven days.
Environment: Indoor use only
Dust free
Not in direct sunlight
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Chapter 1: Introduction
External View
Components
· Key
·This Manual

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Removing the Cover
Insert and turn the key clockwise to remove the cover.
Removing the Packing Material
Lift up the Printer Block (A) and remove the Packaging Spacer (B).
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Connecting the Battery
1. Connect the battery cable (the connector with the black and red
wires) into connector CN3.
2. Plug the AC power cord into a wall socket. The time and date of
12:00 am, midnight on January 1st will appear in the display with
a flashing colon.
Note: Turning the AC power on, i.e., plugging the AC power cord into
a wall socket, will cause the printer carriage to move up.
Note: When AC power is not connected properly, the colon will not
flash (see Error Messages).
Note: After connecting the unit to ACpower for the first time, allow it
to charge the batteries for 24 hours without printing. Failure to
do so may result in reduced battery life.
Note: To avoid damaging the power reserve battery, or draining it to
an unrecoverable level, keep the machine plugged into an AC
power source during normal operation. The power reserve
battery is used for limited power outages, not as a power
source during normal operations.
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Wall Mounting
1. With the cover removed, the wall mount plate can be removed by
using your index finger as shown below to pry open the bottom
portion (see arrow 1). Then slide the wall mount plate down in the
direction of arrow 2.
2. Knock out the three holes in the mounting plate.
3. Mount the plate on the wall using three #10 screws or equivalent.
4. Align the PIX with the hooks on the mounting plate. Press the PIX
down and toward the wall until a "CLICK" is heard. Replace the
cover, lock it and remove the key. Your PIX-3000x is now
mounted.
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Your First Printout
Please verify the following before attempting to print:
1. Is all the packaging material removed from inside the machine?
2. Is the battery connected?
3. Is the cover securely on the machine?
4. Is the PIX plugged into an AC wall outlet?
Once you have verified these items, insert a sheet of paper to make
a test print.
As shipped from the factory, the PIX-3000x will print the following
format:
If this format is acceptable, the print style does not have to be
changed. If the print style has to be changed, please refer to
Chapter 2: Programming.
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Print Media
Print Media is defined as the type of material you will be using in the
machine to time stamp (time cards, mail, etc.). To avoid damaging the
print head, it is recommended that you do not exceed a media
thickness of 0.3 mm (0.01"). The following are general specifications
for different media dimensions.
Time Card: Time card thickness less than or equal to 0.3 mm (0.01").
Small Ticket: Tickets, slips, receipts or other validation media should
be no smaller than 100 mm (4”) long x 60 mm (2.25") wide.
Larger Paper: When using standard paper sizes, such as 8.5" x 11",
make sure the paper is heavy enough to push the Paper Sensor. If
the weight of the paper (thickness) is too light, the paper will curl up
and tear off inside the PIX. This may result in jams or damage to the
PIX.
Carbon Paper: The PIX will print on both carbon and carbonless
paper. The imprint will print through up to six copies, depending on
the quality of the document used. Carbon and carbonless paper
deteriorates over time. This process is accelerated by humidity, high
temperatures and sunlight. For maximum print performance, use only
high grade, uncontaminated carbon or carbonless paper.
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Print Margin Adjustment
If you wish to change the default margin adjustment, locate the
Margin Selector, on the bottom of the machine.
This selector will move the Paper Sensor forward or backward on
the Printer Platen and determine how much of a margin there is
between the imprint and the edge of the print media. The margin can
be adjusted to a maximum of 30 mm (1.2").
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Print Methods
There are three different Print Methods available. The default Print
Method is for Paper Detect Only (P.). If you wish to change the
default Print Method, locate the Print Method Selector on the
bottom of the machine, and move it to the desired position.
The settings are:
Paper Detect Only (P.): This setting will disable the Print Bar and
automatically print when media is inserted into the PIX and contacts
the print margin (Paper Sensor). For this method, you must set a
desired print margin using the Margin Selector.
Paper Detect & Print Switch (S.P.): This Print Method is for manual
printing when the alignment of the imprint on your document is
critical. For this method, you must set a desired print margin using
the Margin Selector. To print, insert media into the PIX until it
contacts the print margin, and press the Print Bar.
Print Switch Only (S.): This setting will allow you to print manually
regardless of print margin setting by inserting media into the PIX and
pressing the Print Bar.
Warning: Printing when no media is present may cause damage to
the print head.
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Chapter 2: Programming
Introduction
The PIX-3000x has three programming modes: Standard,
Advanced, and Symbol-Signal. The Standard mode requires you to
set the DIP switches on top of the time clock to your Print Style
requirements. These switches are numbered 1 through 10, and are
used to set the way in which the date and time are printed.
The Standard mode limits your Print Style to preset time/date
formats.
The Advanced mode allows you to access the programming features
of the PIX-3000x through the LCD display. In this mode you can
change the date and time, manually adjust for Daylight Saving Time,
and automatically number the imprint.
The Symbol-Signal mode is used to create custom Print Styles
(Symbol 1 and Symbol 2), and to program the optional Master/Slave
Signal PCB Kit.
All three programming modes can be used separately or in
combination. If you are planning to use them in combination, you
must customize the PIX-3000x for your application using the
Advanced and Symbol-Signal modes before setting the DIP
Switches.
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Front Panel Description
Programming in both the Standard and Advanced modes is done
through the Front Panel, which is accessed by removing the cover.
The Front Panel of the PIX-3000x consists of the following:
Mode Indicator On when in Program mode.
Off when in Normal mode.
PROGRAM button Press to enter or exit the Program mode.
ENTER button Press to enter program category indicated by
the blinking cursor.
Press to accept the blinking value or setting
indicated and advance to the next field.
CHANGE button Press momentarily to increment the blinking
value by one or move the cursor.
Press and hold to rapidly increment the blinking
value or move the cursor.
Cursor Normal mode: Day of the week.
Advanced Program mode: Program category.
Communication Error: All cursors flashing when
Master/Slave Signal PCB Kit is installed.
Colon Flashes when clock is receiving AC power. It is
constant when clock is not receiving AC power.
RESET button Press to exit the Advanced Program mode
without saving data.
Press with the PROGRAM button to reset the
PIX to default values.
Press to reset the printer carriage.
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Standard Program Mode
The Standard mode of programming consists of setting the DIP
switches on the top of the time clock to a corresponding preset Print
Style. The PIX-3000x is shipped from the factory with DIP switch #1
set to ON and all other DIP switches set to OFF.
The factory default setting will print the following format:

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Two Digit Year Printing via Dip Switch Settings
The following time and date formats can be printed by setting the
corresponding DIP switches:
Four Digit Year Printing via Dip Switch Settings
The following time and date formats are fixed and non-adjustable:
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Switching the order of Month, Date, and Year
DIP switches #7 and #8 allow you to control the order of the Month,
Date, and Year on the printout. The following switch configurations
will print out the Month, Date, and Year in the order shown.
Right or Left Print
DIP switch #9 enables you to left or right justify the printout. If it is set
to OFF, the print out will be left justified. When it is set to ON, the
print out will be right justified.
Dimension A: Requires 45 mm (1.8 “) or more when
dimension C is less than 60 mm (2.4”).
Dimension B: Possible to set up at 0 mm - 30 mm (0" - 1.2").
Dimension C: Requires 60 mm (2.4") or more when
dimension A is less than 45 mm (1.8").
Dimension D: Refer to the Dip Switch Settings Length.
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Types of Hours
Hours can be displayed on the clock and printed in twelve or 24 hour
format. The PIX-3000x is shipped from the Factory with DIP switch
#10 set to OFF. This will display and print the time in 12 hour format.
Setting this switch to the ON position will display and print the time in
24 hour format.
Minutes/Seconds Print Format
DIP switches #5 and #6 control the format of minutes and seconds.
The following switch configurations will print out minutes and seconds
in the formats shown. Seconds are printed only when they are
included in the Print Style.
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Advanced Program Mode
The Advanced Program mode enables you to access the
programming features of the PIX-3000x through the LCD display. In
this mode you can change the date and time, adjust for Daylight
Saving Time, and Auto Number the imprint.
Getting Around in Advanced Program Mode
The following will enable you to perform operations in the Advanced
Program mode:
To Enter the Program Mode
1. Remove the cover.
2. Press the PROGRAM button.
3. The Mode Indicator will illuminate and
the display will change from time and
date to blank with the cursor flashing
beneath the “ONE HOUR ADJUST”
category.
To Exit the Program Mode
1. Press the PROGRAM button.
2. The display will flash and the time and
date will appear.
Note: To exit quickly and without
saving, press RESET.
Scrolling through the Program Mode
1. While in Program Mode, press the
CHANGE button once and the cursor will
move to the next position.
2. Continue pressing the CHANGE button
and the cursor will eventually return to
where it began.
Choosing a Program Category
1. Scroll the cursor to the desired category.
Press the ENTER button once to modify
the selected parameters.
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Manual Daylight Saving Time Adjustment
The PIX-3000x has a “ONE HOUR ADJUST” mode which enables
you to manually adjust the display for Daylight Saving Time. This
adjustment will immediately subtract or add one hour to the time in
the display and is accomplished by entering in the appropriate code
when the display is in the “ONE HOUR ADJUST” mode.
This adjustment will not effect the minute or seconds.
One Hour Manual Adjustment
1. With the cover removed, press the
PROGRAM button.
2. The cursor will be flashing under
“ONE HOUR ADJUST”. Press ENTER.
3. Press the CHANGE button until the
desired code is displayed.
4. Press the ENTER button. The
display will adjust. The Hour will
then begin to flash. If it is correct,
press ENTER. If it is incorrect, press CHANGE.
5. If you press ENTER, the prompt will appear under "YEAR, MONTH
DATE”. If you press CHANGE the code will begin to flash, then
repeat step 3.
6. Press the PROGRAM button to exit the program mode.
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