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TCX-21

Electronic Time Clock

Operation Manual

Summary of content (20 pages)

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® AMANO TCX-21 Electronic Time Clock Operation Manual
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Thank you… for purchasing another fine product from Amano Cincinnati, Inc. Important Note that the government standard for DST is subject to change. Your clock is factory-set for correct DST based upon when it was manufactured, but any revision to DST begin or end dates may require updating the system-set DST calendar.
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Specifications Power Requirements: AC100V ± 10%, 50/60Hz AC120V ± 10%, 60Hz AC230V ± 10%, 50/60Hz Ambient Temperature: -10°C to 45°C (14°F to 113°F) Ambient Humidity: 10% to 90% (non-condensing) Dimensions: 6 7/8” (175 mm) wide x 8 1/4” (210 mm) high x 6 1/4” (159 mm) deep Weight: 3.196 Kg (7 lbs.) Environment: Indoor use only; dust-free environment. Keep out of direct sunlight.
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Removing the Cover & Packing Material 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 Tab. 5. Reinstall the cover of your unit.
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Power Connection Before connecting power, verify that the AC outlet voltage falls in the range of 100-240 Volts AC and that the power cord and plug are appropriate for your AC source. Plug the power cord into a properly grounded 120 or 240 Volt wall outlet. Wall Mounting Note: Mounting screw locations should be marked on the wall. Do not insert a drill bit through the mounting holes of the back plate when drilling holes. 1. Disconnect the power cord from the power source. 2. Unlock and remove the cover.
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Make a Test Print 1. Make sure that there is power to the TCX-21 (Refer to Page 3). 2. Insert a piece of paper, or time card into the TCX-21. The clock will automatically print YEAR, MONTH, DATE and TIME with AM or PM. 3. If the imprint is satisfactory, the TCX-21 is ready for use. 4. If you wish to change the time and/or print style on the TCX-21, enter the Program Mode to make changes to the print styles. The next page gives instructions on programming the TCX-21 to fit your needs.
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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 enter and exit the Program Mode. 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 on the display.
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3. When P1 dAtE flashes in the display, release the PROGRAM button. To move to the next menu item, press the CHANGE button. Note: If no other button is pressed after five minutes, the clock will return to the Normal Mode and the clock hands will reset. Setting the Year, Month and Date 1. When the display flashes P1 dAtE, press the ENTER button. 2. Press the CHANGE button until the correct year appears, then press the ENTER button. 3.
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Disabling/Enabling Daylight Saving Time (DST) Note: When this setting is set to ON, the clock’s time will automatically change for DST. When this setting is set to OFF, the clock’s time will not change for DST. The dates to begin and end DST are set in the Other Options Menu (See page 8). 1. When the display flashes P3 dL St, 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.
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Accessing the Other Options Menu 1. When the display flashes P5 Othr, press the ENTER button. 2. The display will flash the first programming step in the Other Options sub-menu [11 Prnt]. Press the CHANGE button to advance through the menu selections.
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4. Press the CHANGE button until the desired number appears in the third position. Press the ENTER button. 5. Press the CHANGE button until the desired number appears in the fourth position. Press the ENTER button. 6. When the display flashes all four correct numbers, press the ENTER button. 7. When the display flashes 11 Prnt, press the CHANGE button to move to the Language Setting.
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Code 5830 5570 5071 5072 5073 5074 5075 5076 5077 5078 5079 5070 Print Style MONTH, DATE, 24H, 100th YEAR, MONTH, DATE, 12H, 60th YEAR, MONTH, DATE, RCV’D YEAR, MONTH, DATE, SENT YEAR, MONTH, DATE, FAX’D YEAR, MONTH, DATE, VOID YEAR, MONTH, DATE, PAID YEAR, MONTH, DATE, CFM’D YEAR, MONTH, DATE, APR’D YEAR, MONTH, DATE, CMPL’D YEAR, MONTH, DATE, ORIGN YEAR, MONTH, DATE, FILE Print Direction Left Side Printing Left Side Printing Left Side Printing Left Side Printing Left Side Printing Left Side Printing Lef
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Table 2: Custom Print Style Samples Print Style Example Code to Enter Length DAY,12Hr,60th/Hr FRI PM 1:45 dAY SPCE 1260th 82 DAY,24Hr,60th/Hr FRI 13:45 dAY SPCE 2460th 68 DAY,24Hr,10th/Hr FRI 13.7 dAY SPCE 2410th 58 DAY,24Hr,100th/Hr FRI 13.75 dAY SPCE 24100th 68 DATE,12Hr,60th/Hr 13 PM 1:45 dAtE SPCE 1260th 82 DATE,24Hr,60th/Hr 13 13:45 dAtE SPCE 2460th 68 DATE,24Hr,10th/Hr 13 13.7 dAtE SPCE 2410th 58 DATE,24Hr,100th/Hr 13 13.
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Table 3: Symbol Codes and Lengths Code 2dYEAr nnonh dAtE dAY JLAN 12 10th 12 20th 12 60th 12 100th 24 10th 24 20th 24 60th 24 100th SLSh dASh SPCE 4dYEAr SY-1 SY-2 SY-3 SY-4 SY-5 SY-6C SY-7 SY-8 SY-9 SY-10 En Ad dL Character 2 Digit Year Month Date Day Julian Date th 12 Hr & 10 /Hr th 12 Hr & 20 /Hr th 12 Hr & 60 /Hr th 12 Hr & 100 /Hr th 24 Hr & 10 /Hr th 24 Hr & 20 /Hr th 24 Hr & 60 /Hr th 24 Hr & 100 /Hr Slash ( / ) Dash ( - ) Space ( ) 4 Digit Year RCV’D SENT FAX’D VOID PAID FM’D APR’D CMPL’D ORIGN FIL
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Setting the Print Direction 1. When the display flashes I3 Prdr, press the ENTER button. 2. Press the CHANGE button until the correct direction appears, r 9ht for Right Side Printing, or LEFt for Left Side Printing, then press the ENTER button. 3. When the display flashes I3 Prdr, press the CHANGE button to move to the Auto Print Setting. Setting the Auto Print 1. When the display flashes I4 APrt, press the ENTER button. 2.
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Setting Begin Daylight Saving Time Note: The government standard for DST is subject to change. Your clock is factory-set for correct DST based upon when it was manufactured, but any revision to DST begin or end dates may require updating the system-set DST calendar. The steps below change the begin date for DST. DST is enabled and disabled in the Main Programming Menu.
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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 17 EdLt, press the CHANGE button to move to the Diagnostics Mode (see Exit Program Mode to end).
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Exit Program Mode Press the PROGRAM button and the display will show the current date. The clock hands will reset to the current time. Note: The TCX-21 uses a Lithium battery to maintain the user settings incase of a power failure. If a power failure occurs and the Lithium battery is dead, the time clock settings may revert to default settings (i.e., DST Begin and End dates may change). Replacing the Ribbon To Remove: 1. Remove the cover. 2.
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Error Messages Error Code E1 Prt E2 Prt E3 Prt E4 Prt Er Pr t dLt Cause Home sensor, motor carriage stuck Time sensor, carriage stuck Home sensor Carriage stuck General print error Daylight Saving Time Program For error messages E1 through E4, turn off the power before checking to see that the carriage is not stuck or jammed. Also, check to see that the ribbon cables are in good condition. After clearing any jams, restore the power and press the RESET button.