Amano Time Partner TCX-11 User manual

TCX-111
Time
Partner
Electronic Time Clock
User’s Guide
®

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Your TCX-11
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Print
Window
Cover Lock
Analog Clock
Date and
Programming
Display
Print Button
Removing Cover the Packing Materials
1. Turn the key clockwise to
unlock the cover.
2. Lift the cover up, then pull it
towards you to remove it.
3. Lift the printer block and
remove the spacer.
4. Remove the spacer between
the Ribbon Cartridge and the
Printer Carriage.
5. Re-install the cover. Your
TCX-11 is ready for use!

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Make a Test Print
1. Plug in the power cord.
2. The clock hands will reset to Pacific Standard Time.
3. Insert a time card into the TCX-11. The clock will automatically
print YEAR, MONTH, DATE and TIME with AM or PM.
Note: The TCX-11 will automatically adjust for Daylight Saving Time.
• If the imprint is satisfactory and you are going to place the TCX-11
on a desk, table or shelf, the TCX-11 is ready to use.
• If you wish to change the time on the TCX-11, go to pages 4 and 5.
• If you do not use Daylight Saving Time, go to pages 4 and 6
for instructions on how to disable this feature.
• If you are going to mount the clock on a wall, go to page 8
for wall mounting instructions.
• If you wish to change what and how the TCX-11 prints,
go to pages 4 and 6 for available options.
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Remove the Cover
Before you change any settings, you must remove the cover.
1. Turn the key clockwise to unlock the cover.
2. Lift the cover up, then pull it towards you to remove it.
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Program Buttons
Ribbon Cartridge
Printer Platen
Card Stopper
Adjustment
Screw
Card Stopper
Mounting Hole
Reset Button
Digital Display
Analog Clock
Internal View

Page 4
Program Mode Guide
Unlock and remove the cover. Locate the PROGRAM, CHANGE and
ENTER buttons on top of the clock.
The PROGRAM button is used to start the Program Mode.
Please note: If you make a mistake, or if you are finished, you may
press the PROGRAM button at any time to exit the Program Mode. If
a program step is in the process of being changed when this button is
pushed, the new information will not be saved.
The CHANGE button is used to change the information shown on
the display.
The ENTER button is used to accept the information shown on the
display and save it in memory.
The RESET button is located on the right side of the clock. Press this
button in case of a card jam.
Starting the Program Mode
1. To start the Program Mode, unlock and remove
the cover.
2. Press and hold the PROGRAM button to access
the Main Programming Menu.
3. When Pl ddAAEEflashes in the display, release the
PROGRAM button.
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PPlld A E

Note: Press the CHANGE button to cycle through each of the
programming steps. When the display flashes the step you want,
press the ENTER button.
1. Setting the Year, Month and Date
1. When the display flashes PPlldA E, press the
ENTER button.
2. Press the CHANGE button until the correct year
appears, then press the ENTER button.
3. Press the CHANGE button until the correct month
appears, then press the ENTER button.
4. Press the CHANGE button until the correct date
appears, then press the ENTER button.
5. When the display flashes the correct year, month
and date, press the ENTER button.
6. When the display flashes PPlldA E, press the
CHANGE button to move to Setting the Clock Time,
or press the PROGRAM button to exit the Program
Mode.
2. Setting the Clock Time
Note: Use a 24 hour and 60 minute format when setting the time.
For example, 2:00 PM = 14:00.
1. When the display flashes PP22CLoc, press the
ENTER button.
2. Press the CHANGE button until the correct hour
appears, then press the ENTER button.
3. Press the CHANGE button until the correct minute
appears, then press the ENTER button.
4. When the display flashes the correct time, press
the ENTER button.
5. When the display flashes PP22CLoc, press the
CHANGE button to move to the Daylight Saving
Time On/Off Setting, or press the PROGRAM but-
ton to exit the Program Mode.
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PPlld A EE
99550 l 00l
99880 l 00l
9988040l
998804l8
PPlld A EE
PP22CLoc
l2:00
l4:00
l4:07
PP22CLoc

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3. Setting the Daylight Saving Time On/Off.
Note: When this step is set to ON, the clock’s time will automatically
change for Daylight Saving Time. When this step is set to OFF, the
clock’s time will not change for Daylight Saving Time.
1. When the display flashes PP33dLS , press the
ENTER button.
2. Press the CHANGE button to alternate between On
and Off.
3. When the display flashes the correct setting, press
the ENTER button.
4. When the display flashes PP33dLS , press the
CHANGE button to move to the Print Style setting,
or press the PROGRAM button to exit the Program
Mode.
4. Changing the Print Style
1. When the display flashes PP44Prn , press the
ENTER button.
2. The display will flash the current setting. Press the
CHANGE button to scroll through each of the five
Print Style Settings:
Pr-1 Day, 24H, 100TH
Pr-2 Day, 12H, 60TH
Pr-3 Month, Date, 24H, 100TH
Pr-4 Month, Date, 12H, 60TH
Pr-5 Year, Month, Date, 12H, 60TH
3. When the display flashes the correct setting, press
the ENTER button.
4. When the display flashes PP44Prn , press
the CHANGE button to move to the Other
Options menu, or press the PROGRAM button to
exit the Program Mode.
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PP33dLS
PP33dLS
o n
oFF
PP44Prn
PP44Prn
Pr-22
Pr-22

5. Accessing the Other Options Menu
Do not access this menu unless you wish to switch between the
automatic and manual print modes.
1. When the display flashes PP55O hr, press the
ENTER button.
2. Press the CHANGE button three times to advance
to II44APr .
6. Setting the Print Method
1. When the display flashes II44APr , press the
ENTER button.
2. Press the CHANGE button until the correct printing
mode appears, then press the ENTER button.
on P (Auto Print) allows you to print automatically
by activating the paper detect switch.
OFF (Manual Print) allows you to print whenever
the PRINT button is pushed.
on P:5 (Precision Print) requires you to activate the
paper detect switch and press the
PRINT button.
3. The display will flash II44APr .
7. Exit Program Mode
1. Press and hold the PROGRAM button until the dis-
play shows the current date. The clock hands will
reset to the current time.
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PP55O h r
IIIIPrn
oonnP
II44APr
II44APr

Replacing the Ribbon
To Remove:
1. Pull the two white release
tabs (B) upward. Remove
the ribbon cassette.
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Wall Mounting
Note: Screw locations should be marked on the wall. Do not
insert a drill bit through the mounting holes of the clock when
drilling holes.
1. Unlock and remove the cover.
2. Locate the teardrop mounting
hole and the two ¼” mounting
holes in the back plate of the
clock.
3. Approximate the final loca-
tion of the clock. Insert
one #10 wood screw or
equivalent into the wall
1½” (38mm) from the top
center location of the
clock.
4. Hang the clock on the screw using the teardrop mounting hole.
5. Secure the clock to the wall by inserting screws through the
bottom two mounting holes.
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To Insert
1. If the print mechanism is
down and a piece of paper
cannot be inserted, press the
RESET button to move the
carriage up. This will make the
ribbon installation easier.
2. Insert a new ribbon between
the ribbon guide (C) and the
printer head (D).
3. Turn the knob on the cassette
clockwise one turn to take up
any slack in the ribbon.
4. Replace the cover.
5. Check the printing quality to
confirm that you have installed
the ribbon properly.