ES900 USER’S MANUAL
WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Table of Contents Alert Definitions .............................................................................. Precautions ..................................................................................... Introduction ..................................................................................... Main Features .................................................................................. Optional Features ...........................................................................
Cancel the Password ................................................................................ Customized Comments ............................................................................ Confirming/Changing Customized Comments ......................................... Time Table Program Features .................................................................. Confirm Time Table Program Settings ..................................................... Delete Time Table Program Settings ............
ALERT DEFINITIONS For your safety and the protection of the unit, the following alerts are used throughout this manual. READER ALERT MEANING Alerts you to supplementary information. Alerts you to helpful tips (information given as a guide to action). Alerts you to supplementary information that is essential to the completion of a task. Alerts you to possible data loss, breaches of security, or other more serious problems.
PRECAUTIONS ALERT DESCRIPTION • Insert the power plug as far as it will go. Improper insertion of the plug may result in fire or electric shock. • Do not disassemble the unit. High voltage is present inside that may lead to an electric shock. • Do not modify the unit. Modifications may cause a fire and/or electric shock. • Do not use any voltage of the power source other than designated. • Do not share a single outlet with another plug. This may lead to a fire or electric shock.
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing an Acroprint Model ES900 Time Recorder. We are confident this unit will give you full satisfaction. Items such as the time and date are preset at the factory. After plugging in the power cord to the wall outlet, this unit can be used. However, we recommend reading this manual before you start using this unit. MAIN FEATURES Main Applications: Payroll/job cost recorder, time recorder or numbering machine.
EQUIPMENT Unpack the unit and check its contents to ensure that the time recorder unit and all accessories shown below are included. If equipment has been damaged in transit, report the extent of damage to the transportation company and to Acroprint. Order replacement equipment, if necessary. ES900 Manual (1) Keys (2) Ribbon Cassette (1) Factory Installed Wall Brackets (2) (2 Screws) Wall-Mount Fittings (4 Screws, 4 Mollies, 1 Sheet) ES900 .
Open and Close Unit Open Unit Insert the key into the lock on cover of the unit. Turn the key in the clockwise position to unlock the unit. Remove the cover. Refer to Open Unit below. Open Unit When you open the unit for the first time, you must remove the Protective Pad and Cardboard Insert. Plug the AC Adapter into the back of the unit. Refer to Remove Protective Pad and Cardboard Insert/Plug AC Adapter into Unit on page 4. Ribbon May Dislodge.
3URWHFWLYH 3DG &DUGERDUG ,QVHUW Remove Protective Pad and Cardboard Insert/Plug AC Adapter into Unit Close Unit Replace the cover. Insert the key into the lock on the cover of the unit. Turn the key in the counter-clockwise position to lock the unit. Refer to Close Unit below.
Power the Unit/Print Positioning Plug the transformer into the AC outlet. Insert a card to get a sample print. Refer to Power the Unit below. $& RXWOHW $& DGDSWHU Power the Unit Print position from the card edge is adjustable by pressing and sliding the print position button located on the right outside bottom of the unit. Maximum distance from edge of form to print is approximately 1-3/16" (30 mm). Refer to Print Position on Time Card below.
IMPORTANT THINGS TO REMEMBER WHEN USING THE ES900 You must open the unit to make changes to the settings. After each use, replace the cover and lock it. Refer to “Open and Close Unit” on page 3. After performing each procedure on the unit, remember to press SET until the unit returns to normal operation mode. To exit program mode anytime, press SET until the unit returns to normal operation mode. When you are setting a digit or an option on the display, flashing means that it is ready to be changed.
QUICK START Atomic Synchronization The clock receives the NIST WWVB Signal which will automatically set the time and date. Refer to Atomic Synchronization Time Zones on page 8. For more information about the WWVB Radio Signal (Atomic Signal), visit NIST’s website at: www.boulder.nist.gov. Daylight Saving Time (DST) defaults to AUTOMATIC. If you are in the EST Time Zone and observe DST, the Atomic Synchronization should work automatically after the AC cord has been plugged into the AC outlet overnight.
Atomic Synchronization Time Zones Default = ES-05 DISPLAY TIME ZONE DESCRIPTION 12 11 10 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00 Greenwich -01 -02 -03 -04 Atlantic Standard Time ES-05 (Default) Eastern Standard Time CS-06 Central Standard Time -07 Mountain Standard Time PS-08 Pacific Standard Time AS-09 Alaska Standard Time HS-10 Hawaiian Standard Time -11 -12 8
PROGRAM THE TIME RECORDER Most of the procedures in this manual are performed from the Time Recorder menu. Refer to Time Recorder Menu below. Refer to Time Recorder Function Buttons below. Press SELECT. The unit changes into the program mode showing S on the display positioned under the "TIME" mark. Time Recorder Menu Time Recorder Function Buttons FUNCTION CONTROL SELECT Press SELECT to choose the desired program setting mode. The selected program mode is indicated by S on the display.
MAIN SETTINGS Time Set the Time Zone before setting the Time (see Set Time Zone on page 7). Changing the Time Zone will change the Time. Example: Change the time from 9:08 AM to 10:09 AM. 1. Press SELECT until the S is under the "TIME" mark. 2. "Hour" flashes. Second TIME Hour Minute AM SELECT CHANGE Change Hour 1. Press CHANGE until the Hour is "10". 2. Press SET. 3. The flashing changes from "Hour" to "Minute". AM Change Minute 1. Press CHANGE until the Minute is "09". 2. Press SET. 3.
Date Example: Change the date from September 20, 2007 to October 21, 2008. 1. Press SELECT until the S is under the "DATE" mark. 2. "Year" flashes.
Change Date 1. Press CHANGE until the Date is "21". 2. Press SET. '$7( 6(/(&7 &+$1*( 6(7 12/24 Hour Format Example: Change the hour format from 12 hour format to 24 hour format. 1. Press SELECT until the S is under the "HOUR" mark. 2. The flashing digit indicates "Hour Display Format Options". Change Hour 1. In this example, press CHANGE until the option is "2" (24 Hour Format). Refer to Hour Display Options below. 2. Press SET.
Print Order Example: Set the print order to "Month, Date, Year, Hour, Minute". 1. Press SELECT until the S is under the "PRINT ORDER" mark. 2. The flashing digit indicates "Print Order Options". 3. Refer to Print Order Options on page 14. 4. In this example, press CHANGE until the option is "3" (M.D.Y.H.Min.). 5. Press SET.
Print Order Options PRINT ORDER OPTIONS OPTION 14 PRINT EXAMPLE 1 M.D.H.Min JAN 31 AM 10:00 2 D.M.H.Min 31 JAN AM 10:00 3 M.D.Y.H.Min JAN 31 '08 AM 10:00 4 D.M.Y.H.Min 31 JAN '08 AM 10:00 5 Y.M.D.H.Min '08 JAN 31 AM 10:00 6 Y.M.D.H.Min.S '08 JAN 31 AM 10:00:00 7 D.H.Min 31 AM 10:00 8 DOW.D.H.Min TH, 31 AM 10:00 9 Y.M.D '08 JAN 31 10 M.D JAN 31 11 DOW.D.M.Y TH, 31 JAN '08 12 C.M.D.Y SENT JAN 31 '08 13 C.D.M.Y SENT 31 JAN '08 14 C.Y.M.D SENT '08 JAN 31 15 M.D.Y.
Print Pattern If you have selected the unit to print the year, this allows you to choose the number of digits in the year (two or four). You may also select the minute format: standard minutes, hundredths, twentieths of tenths of an hour. You may also choose whether to print Leading Zeros. Example: Change the Year imprint to 4 digits and the Minutes to 1/100 min. and enable Leading Zeros. 1. Press SELECT until the S is under the "PRINT PATTERN" mark. 2. The flashing digit indicates "Year Digit Options".
Change Type of Minute 1. In this example, press CHANGE until the option is "2" (1/100 Min). Refer to Type of Minute Options below. 2. Press SET. Type of Minute Options TYPE OF MINUTE OPTION PRINT EXAMPLE 1 1/60 Min JAN 31 2008 AM 10:10 2 1/100 Min JAN 31 2008 AM 10.17 3 1/20 Min (= 5/100 Min) JAN 31 2008 AM 10.15 4 1/10 Min JAN 31 2008 AM 10.1 Change Leading Zero 1. The flashing changes from "Type of Minute" to "Leading Zero". 2.
Preset Comments Prior to enabling Preset Comments, refer to Print Order Options on page 14 to ensure that you have set up the print order options to allow Preset Comments (options 12 through 18 allow Preset Comments). Example: Change the comment to "SENT". 1. Press SELECT until the S is under the "COMMENT" mark. 2. The flashing digit indicates "Comment Options". Change Comment Options 1. In this example, press CHANGE until the option is "2" (SENT). Refer to Preset Comment Options below. 2. Press SET.
Language This setting is available if you select "Month", "Day of the Week", or "Comment" in previous "PRINT ORDER". Example: Change the print language to Spanish. 1. Press SELECT until the S is under the "LANGUAGE" mark. 2. The flashing digit indicates "Print Language Options". 3. In this example, press CHANGE until the option is "2" (Spanish). Refer to Language Options below. 4. Press SET.
Print Method Change Print Length 1. Press SELECT until the S is under the "PRINT METHOD" mark. 2. The flashing digit indicates "Print Length Options". 3ULQW OHQJWK 3ULQW GLUHFWLRQ 3ULQW DFWLYDWLRQ 35,17 0(7+2' 6(/(&7 &+$1*( 6(7 The print length default is 4. You may select from six (1-6) font sizes (refer to Print Length Examples (1-6) below). 1 4 2 5 3 6 Print Length Examples (1-6) If the font size is too large to print, the font will revert to a smaller size before printing correctly. 3.
Change Print Direction Example: Change the print direction to "Left" and the print method to "Manual". 1. In this example, press CHANGE until option is "2" (Left-Hand Margin Form). Refer to Print Direction Options below. 2. Press SET. Print Direction Options PRINT DIRECTION OPTIONS OPTION 1 Right-Hand Margin Form 2 Left-Hand Margin Form 3. The flashing digit changes from "Print Direction" to "Print Activation".
Change Print Activation 1. In this example, press CHANGE until the option is "3" (Manual). Refer to Print Method Options below. 2. Press SET. 35,17 0(7+2' 6(/(&7 &+$1*( 6(7 Print Method Options PRINT METHOD OPTIONS OPTION 1 Automatic – Allows you to print by inserting a card or piece of paper. 2 Semi-Automatic – Allows you to print by pressing the push bar only when a card or piece of paper is inserted (prints only if the card or form reaches the sensor). Refer to Press Push Bar below.
Daylight Saving Time (DST) DST begins on the second Sunday in March and ends on the first Sunday in November. Refer to DST below. At 2:00 AM on the first day of DST, the clock automatically gains one hour to show 3:00 AM. At 2:00 AM on the last day of DST, the clock automatically loses one hour to show 1:00 AM. Not all places in the US observe DST.
Manually Setting DST Example: Start Date – Sunday, March 9, 2008 End Date – Sunday, November 2, 2008 In this example, the unit remembers the Start Date as the second Sunday in March and the End Date as the first Sunday in November. Once the unit is set, it automatically updates the settings every year thereafter. No further manual setting is necessary. 1. Press SELECT until the X is beside the "DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME" mark. '67 6(/(&7 &+$1*( 6(7 2. Press CHANGE until the option is "3" (Manual). 3.
3. The flashing changes from "Year" to "Month". Change the Month 1. In this example, press CHANGE until the month is "3" (March). Refer to DST on page 22. 2. Press SET. 3. The flashing changes from "Month" to "Date". Change the Date 1. In this example, press CHANGE until the date is "09". Refer to DST on page 22. 2. Press SET. 3. The "Starting Date" of the display changes from flashing to steady and the S mark is displayed under "SU".
End Date Change the Year 1. In this example, the "Year" is not being changed. Refer to DST on page 22. 2. Press SET. 3. The flashing changes from "Year" to "Month". Change the Month 1. In this example, press CHANGE until the month is "11" (November). Refer to DST on page 22. 2. Press SET. 3. The flashing changes from "Month" to "Date".
Change the Date 1. In this example, press CHANGE until the date is "02". Refer to DST on page 22. 2. Press SET. 3. The "Ending Date" of the display changes from flashing to steady and the S mark is displayed under "SU". Numbering Print Prior to enabling Numbering Print, refer to Print Order Options on page 14 to ensure that you have set up the print order options to allow Numbering Print (options 19 through 29 allow Numbering Print).
Change Number of Digits The Number of Digits can be set from 1 to 8. 1. In this example, press CHANGE until the number digit is "4". 2. Press SET. 3. The flashing digit changes from "Number Digit" to "Repeat Times". Change Repeat Times The Repeat Times can be set from 0 to 9. The "0" means no advancing of numbers. If the recorder is set to repeat 0 times, the number will not advance. 1. In this example, press CHANGE until the option is "2". 2. Press SET.
3. The flashing digit changes from "Repeat Times" to "Reset Options". Change Reset Options The Reset Option can be set from 1 to 3. Refer to Reset Options below. 1. In this example, press CHANGE until the option is "3". 2. Press SET.
Initial Number Example: Set the Initial Number to "123". Refer to “Numbering Print” on page 26. 1. Press SELECT until the X is beside the "INITIAL NUMBER" mark. 2. The flashing digit "-" indicates the 1st digit of the initial number. Set Initial Number Up to 8 digits can be set; however, the number of digits for "Initial Number" depends on the number set. Refer to “Numbering Print” on page 26. 1st Digit 1. In this example, press CHANGE until the 1st digit is "1". 2. Press SET. 3.
2nd Digit 1. In this example, press CHANGE until the 2nd digit is "2". 2. Press SET. 3. The 3rd digit of the "Initial Number" appears next to "2" (2nd digit). 3rd Digit 1. In this example, press CHANGE until the 3rd digit is "3". 2. Press SET.
Set Password Once the password is set, you must enter it before changing any settings. Refer to “Enter Password” on page 32. You may choose any 4-digit number from 0001 to 9998. Numbers "0000" and "9999" are not valid passwords. All settings must be reset if you forget the password. Refer to “Reset Factory Default Settings” on page 59. Example: Set the Password to "1234". 1. Press SELECT until the T is above the "PASSWORD" mark. 2. The first two digits flash. Change the First Two Digits 1.
Enter Password Once the password is set, you must enter the current password before changing any settings. 1. Press SELECT. 2. The numbers "9999" are displayed and the first two digits flash. 6(/(&7 &+$1*( 6(7 Set the First Two Digits 1. In this example, press CHANGE until the first two digits are "12". 2. Press SET. 3. The flashing changes to the last two digits. Set the Last Two Digits 1. In this example, press CHANGE until the last two digits are "34". 2. Press SET twice.
Customized Comments There is a maximum of 3 lines of comment that can be set to print. This unit can print a maximum of 31 characters. However, the number of acceptable characters is dependent on the size of the font used. Refer to “Character Code for Alphanumeric” on pages 64-68. Example: 6SDFH $%& +27(/ VW FRPPHQW OLQH 2&7 QG FRPPHQW OLQH 'DWH 0RQWK
Change Print Order Options 1. In this example, press CHANGE until the option is "30" (Customized Comments). Refer to Print Order Options on page 14. 2. "Print Position" appears next to the flashing digit "Print Order". Change Print Position Options (Only available when using Custom Comments.) 1. Press SET. 2. The flashing digit changes from "Print Order" to "Print Position". 35,17 25'(5 6(/(&7 &+$1*( 6(7 3. In this example, press CHANGE until option is "2" (Center). 4. Press SET.
$OLJQ /HIW &HQWHU $%& +27(/ $OLJQ 5LJKW $%& +27(/ 2&7 $%& +27(/ 2&7 %26721 0$ 2&7 %26721 0$ %26721 0$ Setting the 1st Command Line 1. Press SELECT until the S is under the "COMMENT" mark. 2. The flashing digit indicates "Character Position". 3. Press SET. Set 1st Character Code 1. The flashing digit changes from "Character Position" to "Character Code". COMMENT SELECT CHANGE SET 2. In this example, the 1st character is "A".
Set 2nd Character Code 1. The "Character Position" changes from the 1st character to the 2nd character. 2. Press SET. 3. The "Character Position" changes to the "Character Code". 4. In this example, the 2nd character is "B". Press CHANGE until the Character Code is "03" (B). Refer to “Character Code for Alphanumeric” on pages 64-68. 5. Press SET. Set 3rd Character Code 1. The "Character Position" changes from the 2nd character to the 3rd character. 2. Press SET. 3.
5. Press SET. Follow the same procedures as outlined above for setting further Character Codes. Setting the 2nd Command Line 1. Press SET twice to change the comment line number to "C2". 2. The flashing digit indicates "Character Position". 3. Press SET. 4. The "Character Position" changes to the "Character Code".
Set 1st Character Code 1. In this example, the 1st character is "DATE". Press CHANGE until the Character Code is "28" (DATE). Refer to “Character Code for Alphanumeric” on pages 64-68. 2. Press SET. 3. The "Character Code" changes to the "Character Position". 4. Press SET. 5. The "Character Position" changes to the "Character Code". Set 2nd Character Code 1. In this example, the 2nd character is "SPACE". Press CHANGE until the Character Code is "01" (SPACE).
Set 3rd Character Code 1. In this example, the 3rd character is "MONTH". Press CHANGE until the Character Code is "27" (MONTH). Refer to “Character Code for Alphanumeric” on pages 64-68. 2. Press SET. Follow the same procedures as outlined above for setting further Character Codes. Setting the 3rd Command Line 1. Press SET twice to change the comment line number to "C3". 2. The flashing digit indicates "Character Position". 3. Press SET. 4. The "Character Position" changes to the "Character Code".
Set 1st Character Code 1. In this example, the 1st character is "B". Press CHANGE until the Character Code is "03" (B). Refer to “Character Code for Alphanumeric” on pages 64-68. 2. Press SET. 3. The "Character Code" changes to "Character Position". 4. Press SET. 5. The "Character Position" changes to the "Character Code". Set 2nd Character Code 1. In this example, the 2nd character is "O". Press CHANGE until the Character Code "10" (O). Refer to “Character Code for Alphanumeric” on pages 64-68. 2.
Set 3rd Character Code 1. In this example, the 3rd character is "A". Press CHANGE until the Character Code is "02" (A). Refer to “Character Code for Alphanumeric” on pages 64-68. 2. Press SET. Follow the same procedures as outlined above for setting further Character Codes. Refer to the Change Customized Comments below to make changes to your customized comments.
Confirming/Changing Customized Comments Example 1: Confirming 1st Comment Line: No change Example 2: Changing Customized Comment Line: Change from "YEAR" to time "HH:MM" Example 3: Confirming 3rd Comment Line: No change Refer to Confirming/Changing Customized Comments Examples below. $%& +27(/
Confirming 1st Comment Line 1. The flashing digit indicates "Character Position". 2. In this example, press CHANGE. While the "Character Position" changes, the "Character Code" that has been set appears. Refer to “Character Code for Alphanumeric” on pages 64-68. 3. Press CHANGE. Confirm the last character code of the 1st Comment Line.
Confirming 2nd Comment Line 1. Press SET 4 times. The 2nd Comment Line displays. Confirm the 2nd Comment Line in the same way that you confirmed the 1st Comment Line. Confirming 3rd Comment Line Confirm the 3rd Comment Line in the same way that you confirmed the 1st Comment Line. Changing the Customized Comments 1. In this example, press CHANGE until the option is "5" (Year). Refer to Comment Lines below. 2. Press SET. 3. The "Character Position" changes to the "Character Code".
4. In this example, press CHANGE until the option is "2A" (HH:MM). Refer to Comment Lines below. 5. Press SET.
Time Table Program Features The time table function allows I-Mark™ "*" printing (Irregular registration Mark), an External Time Signal and a Built-in Buzzer. These functions can be programmed for each day of the week and each time period. Use the I-Mark™ "*" (asterick prints) to indicate punches earlier or later than scheduled. The "External Signal" and the "Built-in Buzzer" are available only when "Optional Board" is connected to the unit.
External Time Signal/Built-in Buzzer This optional feature identifies work start and stop times. External Time Signal and Built-in Buzzer should be controlled by the Time Table Program and it duration settings. For these features to be functional, the optional board must be installed in the unit.
Time Table Program Setup 1. Press SELECT until the T is above the "TIME TABLE PROGRAM" mark. 2. The flashing digit indicates "Program No". Set Example 2, Program No. 1 Set Day of the Week 1. Press SET. 2. The flashing changes from the "Program No." to "Day of the Week". Refer to Set Day of the Week below. 3. In this example, press CHANGE until the option is "9" (Monday to Saturday). 4. Press SET.
5. The flashing changes from the "Day of the Week" to "Action". Set Action 1. Press CHANGE until the option is "3" (External Signal ON). Refer to Set Action below. 2. Press SET. Set Action OPTION 1 ACTION I-Mark™ "*" ON 2 I-Mark™ "*" OFF 3 Ext. Signal ON 4 Built-in Buzzer ON 3. The display changes to the following figure.
Set Hour 1. In this example, press CHANGE until the hour is "9". 2. Press SET. AM 3. The flashing changes from "Hour" to "Minute". AM Set Minute 1. Press CHANGE until the minute is "00". 2. Press SET.
Set Example 2, Program No. 2 1. Press CHANGE twice, then press SET. 2. The display changes to the following figure. 3. Set Action. Refer to “Set Action” on page 49 as identified in Program 1. 4. Press SET. 5. Set Hour and Minutes. Refer to “Set Hour” on page 50 and “Set Minute” on page 50 as identified in Program 1. 6. Press SET. AM Make settings for any additional programming in the same manner as you did for Program No. 1 and Program No. 2. Up to 48 programs can be set (Program No.
Confirm Time Table Program Settings 1. Press SELECT until the T is above the "TIME TABLE PROGRAM" mark. 2. The flashing digit indicates "Program No". 3. Press CHANGE. 4. After you confirm the program settings, press SET (6 times). Delete Time Table Program Settings Example: Delete the "Program No. 2". 1. Press SELECT until the T is above the "TIME TABLE PROGRAM" mark. 2. The flashing digit indicates "Program No". AM 3. Press CHANGE until the desired Program No. is displayed. 4. Press SET. 5.
Delete Program No. 2 1. Press CHANGE until the option is "--". 2. Press SET. 3. The display changes to the following figure. With the optional board installed, the durations of External Time Signal and Built-in Buzzer can be set from 1 to 30 seconds. Example: Change the External Time Signal to 30 seconds and the Built-in Buzzer to 10 seconds. 1. Press SELECT until the T is above the "EXT. SIGNAL/BUILT-IN BUZZ" mark. 2. The flashing digit indicates "Ext. Signal".
Change External Signal 1. In the example, press CHANGE until the option is "30". 2. Press SET. 3. The flashing changes from "Ext. Signal" to "Built-in Buzzer". Change Built-in Buzzer 1. Press CHANGE until the option is "10. 2. Press SET.
OPTIONAL INSTALLATION/CONNECTIONS Connecting the External Time Signal If external signal(s) are required, the addition of a relay and signal control board (not supplied) will be necessary. Please consult your local electrician. When a signal is activated, the internal contacts close completing the circuit. These internal contacts are "dry" and supply no voltage. Voltage applied to these contacts must not exceed 30 volts. An external relay must be used to activate signaling devices.
Installing the Ni-Cd Battery This option allows for printing up to 200 registrations without AC power. Optional Battery Pack – Order Acroprint Part Number 58-0108-000 1. Open the unit. Refer to Open Unit on page 3. 2. Remove the battery door screw and battery door. 3. Route the battery wires through the hole over the battery compartment. 4. Plug the battery connector into the 3-prong connector. 5. Place the battery on top of the battery door. 6. Reinstall the battery door and battery door screw. 7.
Attaching the Wire Clamp Be sure to unplug the unit from the wall outlet before attaching the wire clamp. 1. Remove two screws holding the wire clamp. Refer to Remove Screws Holding Wire Clamp below. :LUH FODPS 7ZR VFUHZV Remove Screws Holding Wire Clamp 2. Route the wires through the hole of the wire clamp and secure them with screws. Refer to Route Wires Through Wire Clamp below.
3. Alternate Method - If diameter of wires is too small to fix by the above method, turn the wire clamp upside down and feed wires through the clamp. Then secure them with screws. Refer to Alternate Method to Route Wires Through Wire Clamp below. Alternate Method to Route Wires Through Wire Clamp 4. Close the unit. Refer to “Close Unit” on page 4.
RESET FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS Press the reset switch with a pointed object to return all settings to the factory default settings. Refer to Press Reset Button below. Refer to Factory Default Settings on page 60. All custom settings will be deleted and will revert to the factory default settings when the reset switch is pressed.
Factory Default Settings FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS FEATURE Time Default = 8:00 AM Date Default = 01/01/2008 12/24 Hour Format Default = 1 (12 hours format, AM/PM) Print Order Default = 1 (M.D.H.
WALL MOUNTING The ES900 should be mounted on 1/2 inch drywall using two ST 4x20 screws and fasteners. 1. Install the supplied wall-mount screws by using the template. Refer to Install Wall-Mount Screws below. Be sure to keep about 6mm (1/4") of the screw head away from the wall. The recommended height from the floor to the bottom of the unit is 45". :$// Install Wall-Mount Screws 2. Open the unit. Refer to “Open Unit” on page 3. 3. Hang the unit on the wall and install Wall Mount Brackets.
REPLACING THE RIBBON CASSETTE 1. Open the unit. Refer to “Open Unit” on page 3. 2. Hold the ribbon cassette by its tab and pull the ribbon cassette straight out to remove it. Refer to Remove Ribbon Cassette below. Remove Ribbon Cassette 3. Turn the knob of the new ribbon cassette in the direction of the arrow (clockwise) to tighten the ribbon. Refer to Tighten Ribbon Cassette below.
4. Install the ribbon cassette inside the unit. Refer to Install Ribbon Cassette below. Push the ribbon cassette until it snaps into position. Turning the knob on the ribbon cassette may make installation easier. Install Ribbon Cassette Install the ribbon cassette so that the ribbon is between the print head and the ribbon mask. Printing will not function properly if the ribbon is placed behind the ribbon mask. Refer to Install Ribbon Cassette Between Print Head and Ribbon Mask below.
5. Turn the knob of the ribbon cassette in the direction of the arrow to tighten the ribbon. Refer to Tighten Ribbon Cassette below. Tighten Ribbon Cassette 6. Close the unit. Refer to “Close Unit” on page 4.
Large (Bold) Character NOTE: ( ) is to indicate the following meanings: Code = 26: 2 digits setting of YEAR. Code = 2A and 2b: AM/PM setting of HOUR. Code = 2C to 30: Number digits depend on the setting.
Large Character NOTE: ( ) is to indicate the following meanings: Code = 6F: 2 digits setting of YEAR. Code = 73 and 74: AM/PM setting of HOUR. Code = 75 to 79: Number digits depend on the setting.
Small Character NOTE: ( ) is to indicate the following meanings: Code = d2: 2 digits setting of YEAR. Code = d6 and D7: AM/PM setting of HOUR. Code = d8 to dc: Number digits depend on the setting.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Error No. Appears ERROR NO. ERROR CONTENTS CORRECTIVE ACTION E-00 CPU error Contact Acroprint at (800) 334-7190 (USA). E-01 The remaining life of lithium battery for memory back-up is short. E-05 The card is not inserted in the Time Recorder properly. E-30 Cannot print, the printer motor or Make sure that the ribbon cassette is correctly home position sensor is not inserted in place. normal. E-38 Cannot print, the printer head motor or the sensor does not operate properly.
SPECIFICATIONS Clock Accuracy Monthly accuracy ± 15 sec. (at ordinary temperatures) Calendar Year up to 2099. Automatically adjusted to leap years, 31-day months and months with 30 or fewer days, and the days of the week. Printing System Dot matrix Power Failure Compensation Three years of cumulative power failure hours after the date of shipment.
Product Registration Card Mail, Fax to 919.850.0720, or Register Online at www.acroprint.com ES900 Model No. Serial No.
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