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Changing the Date and Time..........18 Year, Month, and Date ............18 Hour and Minute (Time) ............ 19 Automatic Numbering ............20 Initial Number Set.............. 20 Number Step Interval (Repeat Value)........21 Symbol-Signal Program Mode ..........22 PIX-3000x Operations Manual...
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Resetting All Data to Default Values ........28 Chapter 3: Maintenance............29 Error Messages................ 29 Colon Status ................. 29 Messages ................29 Extending the Ribbon Life ............30 Checking the Number of Prints ..........30 Replacing the Ribbon............... 31 Removal................31 Installation................31 PIX-3000x Operations Manual...
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). PIX-3000x Operations Manual...
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. PIX-3000x Operations Manual...
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. PIX-3000x Operations Manual...
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.
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"). PIX-3000x Operations Manual...
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. PIX-3000x Operations Manual...
The built-in battery, when fully charged, will maintain normal operations for 62 hours or 400 prints, or maintain time and date for seven days. Environment: • Indoor use only • Dust free • Not in direct sunlight PIX-3000x Operations Manual...
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.
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.
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.
Two Digit Year Printing via DIP Switch Settings Setting the corresponding DIP Switches can print the following time and date formats: Four Digit Year Printing via DIP Switch Settings The following time and date formats are fixed and non-adjustable: PIX-3000x Operations Manual...
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. PIX-3000x Operations Manual...
Hours can be displayed on the clock and printed in 12 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.
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.
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”...
Automatic Daylight Saving Time Adjustment The PIX-3000x can be programmed to adjust for Daylight Saving Time automatically. To do so, you must specify the dates that the Daylight Saving Time period will begin and end. The hour will be added at 2:00 AM on the Begin Date and be subtracted at 2:00 AM on the End Date.
ENTER. 6. The entire display will begin flashing. If the year, month and date are correct, press ENTER. If not, press the CHANGE button and return to Step #3. PIX-3000x Operations Manual...
4. The minutes will start flashing. Press the CHANGE button until the correct minutes appear in the display, then press ENTER. 5. The entire display will begin flashing. If correct, press ENTER. If not, press the CHANGE button and return to Step #3. PIX-3000x Operations Manual...
Automatic Numbering Initial Number Set The PIX-3000x can automatically add a sequential number to each printout. The Initial Number Set defines the number at which the automatic numbering will begin. 1. After entering the program mode, move the cursor under “INITIAL NUMBER SET".
"1" is entered, the number programmed in "INITIAL NUMBER SET" will increment after each print. If a value greater than “1” is entered, the PIX-3000x will print the automatic number by the amount specified before incrementing to the next number. For example, a value of “3”...
The SY-1 and SY-2 program areas are standard features. The remaining program areas are for use with the optional Master/Slave Signal PCB Kit. If your unit is equipped with this option, please refer to the PIX-3000x Options Manual. Symbol 1 program area. Press ENTER to begin creating Print SY-l Styles using the codes from the Character Table.
Custom Print Styles Depending on your specific application, it may be necessary for you to be able to identify each location that a PIX-3000x resides. For example, a location code may be required to precede the date and time stamp.
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“En” end code appears, and then press the ENTER button. 6. Press the PROGRAM button to enter the string into memory and exit the programming mode. 7. Insert a piece of paper to test the character string entered. PIX-3000x Operations Manual...
Printing Symbols The following diagram represents the types of output available when certain features of the PIX-3000x are utilized. The Two Digit Year/Date/Time, and Month/Date/Time print outs are the default Standard mode outputs, and may be substituted with date/time format programmed in Standard mode.
(eight dots for the character and two dots for the space) or 11 cpi. c. YEAR, MONTH, DATE, DAY and TIME formats are each one program code and may have larger lengths and percentages. (Table continued on next page) PIX-3000x Operations Manual...
Removing Symbols A symbol is removed by re-entering the programming mode of the symbol and entering in the “En” (End) code as its first code. PIX-3000x Operations Manual...
Resetting All Data to Default Values In the event the PIX-3000x needs to be reprogrammed, or errors are made during the initial programming, it may be necessary to reset all program areas back to the factory default. To do this: 1.
Chapter 3: Maintenance To prevent damage to the PIX-3000x, it is recommended to only use paper type media. Special care should be taken to avoid inserting paper with staples, paper clips, or other fastening devices directly under the print frame as damage can occur. Care should also be taken when inserting paper and removing paper from the PIX.
Extending the Ribbon Life The PIX-3000x has a ribbon life extender lever, which will prolong the use of the ribbon until it can be replaced. To activate: 1. Remove the cover. 2. Grasp lever "A" and pull until the ribbon moves outward.
1. Insert the top of the ribbon first. 2. Swing the lower portion of the ribbon into position. 3. Turn the knob on the ribbon two or three times to reduce any slack in the ribbon. 4. Replace the cover. PIX-3000x Operations Manual...
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