The PIX-75 has the atomic clock (radio-controlled clock) feature which displays the current time precisely by automatically receiving time code signals on long wave radio from the transmitting station.
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Note – See www.amano.com/tkb for videos and/or the latest information about the PIX-75, etc. The printed time format can be different than display format!! During the programming modes the clock will not have all features available to the user. To exit programming (Setup) mode simply put on the clock cover.
GUIDELINES FOR SAFE OPERATION….. To ensure safe operation, please carefully read the following warnings and cautions prior to using the PIX-75 Electronic time recorder/stamp. Warning ! Do not disassemble the unit. There is a high voltage present inside, possibly leading to an electric shock.
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Further use may lead to a fire or shock hazard. Relation to the Health and the Environment The plastic currently used for the outer enclosure of this apparatus does not contain the halogen substance. www.amano.com/time • 1-800-253-9836 PIX-75...
Note –Should the clock not power up, verify that the AC Adapter is plugged into the rear of the clock. See Figure 2 on page 1-11 and Figure 8 on page 2-30 for AC Adapter plug-in location. PIX-75 www.amano.com/time •...
If you need to change the print format proceed to Step 3 on the next page. Note – If your PIX-75 is located in an area that cannot receive the Atomic time signal, DO NOT be concerned. The PIX-75 will accurately keep the time using its Quartz mechanism (plus or minus three seconds per week).
Format 6]. Each print format has its own pre-configured print content. See the previous illustration or the following: Format 1 [default] 2 Digit Year Space Month Space Date Space 12 Hour Minutes Format 2 2 Digit Year Space Month Space Date Space 24 Hour Minutes PIX-75 www.amano.com/time • 1-800-253-9836...
“Hello 2. Say “Hello Clock” to begin voice programming Clock” the clock. The clock will respond by saying “Welcome, to the Amano time clock, what would you like to change?” and the clock will BEEP. Welcome…, “ what would you You must wait for the BEEP like to change?”...
Voice Commands MUST wait for the BEEP before saying commands! At any time say “EXIT”, or replace the cover to stop voice programming. PIX-75 www.amano.com/time • 1-800-253-9836 1-11...
The following table lists the typical pattern of announcement messages that the clock might play for changing print format. Voice Message Prompt Reason “Welcome to the Amano time Clock” To greet the user and prompt “What would you like to change?” for command.
During voice program mode the buttons on top of the clock will be ignored. 4. Say “Exit” to quit all voice programming or say new voice command (see chart on page 1-5). When quitting voice programming the clock will respond by announcing, “Goodbye”. PIX-75 www.amano.com/time • 1-800-253-9836 1-13...
DATE 3. Press the ENTER button once and the clock will display the current date on the 2 line (see right-hand Figure). The month will start flashing. Press the button to – 1-14 www.amano.com/time • 1-800-253-9836 PIX-75...
. The default setting = Enabled Disabled Enabled [ON]. 5. Press the ENTER button to set [save] the current value and go back to the previous menu. 6. Replace the cover for normal operation. PIX-75 www.amano.com/time • 1-800-253-9836 1-15...
Pressing either of these buttons will cause the clock to print. When 2 print lines are configured, pressing button will print line 2, while pressing the Minus (-) button will print line 1. 1-16 www.amano.com/time • 1-800-253-9836 PIX-75...
4. If security is an issue for removing the PIX-75 from the wall, remove the cover, and use the upper mounting slot (see Figure 2 and Figure 8 on page 2-30) to firmly secure the back of the PIX-75 to the wall.
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Figure 2: PIX-75 Rear View for Wall Mounting. This page intentionally left blank. 1-18 www.amano.com/time • 1-800-253-9836 PIX-75...
LCD Display View The LCD display contains an INK indicator. The PIX-75 calculates the ink capacity of the ribbon cartridge from the number of imprints made. As the ink capacity decreases, the amount of ink in the drop [indicator] will disappear.
(display side) either in the South or North direction to increase potential atomic time signal reception. Auxiliary Display The PIX-75 backlit LCD display has the bottom line of 10 characters that can be configured to display different items as; Date...
(see right-hand Figure which indicates 5 symbols for line 1). (See Symbol Table on page 2-8). If you do not want to change , press the Line – 1 button to move to line 2 for line 2 programming. www.amano.com/time • 800-253-9836 PIX-75...
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” symbol. With this symbol flashing on the Auxiliary Display ENTER Line, press the button once to save the “ ” symbol at the beginning of the symbol line. This will terminate/delete that line of symbol printing. PIX-75 www.amano.com/time • 1-800-253-9836...
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[the symbol will always be deleted at the flashing symbol]. With the symbol to be deleted flashing use the – buttons to navigate to the “ ” symbol. www.amano.com/time • 800-253-9836 PIX-75...
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PIX-75 Symbol Printing If the print format is not acceptable to the user, the user can create a maximum of 2 print lines for their desired print format.
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160 dots. During the line configuration, only those symbols will appear for selection, which can comprise the total number of 160 dots per print line. www.amano.com/time • 800-253-9836 PIX-75...
TIME – Press the button to change the current programming mode until the display shows others ENTER Press the button once and the clock will display the submenu for other settings such as PIX-75 www.amano.com/time • 1-800-253-9836...
6 minutes equal to 0.1 hour. • 1/20 Minutes – The minutes will be printed in 1/20 format, which means 3 minutes equal 0.05 hour. • 1/60 Minutes – The minutes will be printed in 1/60 format (Default), 2-10 www.amano.com/time • 800-253-9836 PIX-75...
TIME – Press the button to change the current programming mode until the display shows others ENTER Press the button once and the clock will display the submenu for other settings such as 2-12 www.amano.com/time • 800-253-9836 PIX-75...
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LAGER ANNUL ANUL VOID paid PAID PGADO PAYE PAGA PAGO PAID confirmed CFM’D CONF CONF EMPF CONF CONF CFM’D approved APR’D APBDO APPR BEST APPR APRV APR’D completed CMPL’D TRMDO TERM ABGES COMPL TERM CMPL’D PIX-75 www.amano.com/time • 1-800-253-9836 2-13...
Replace the cover for normal operation. Set Paper Detection ( The paper detect sensor can be set for either Center, Edge, or Both. Amano recommends the default setting of EDGE for paper detection. If your PIX-75 is not printing, make sure you are triggering the paper sensor, which can be changed with this parameter.
– Press the button to change the value. Your choices are EDGE, CENTER, or BOTH. The default = EDGE. Note – the CENTER setting cannot be used for Amano time cards Part Number (AMA5200). ENTER Press the button once to accept the current displayed value and go back to the previous menu.
Daylight Saving calendar. The default end date setting = November 6, 2011 at 2:00AM, which is the first Sunday of November, 2011. If the current year and date has been changed, the available daylight saving start/end date will be automatically updated. 2-16 www.amano.com/time • 800-253-9836 PIX-75...
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The PIX-75 during DLS advance/rollback at 2:00 AM will only shift 1 hour. If the DLS feature is enabled and the user sets the same start/end dates, the clock will not change its time on the start/end date. However, the clock will calculate the start/end date for the next year.
TIME – 2. Press the button to change the current programming mode until the display shows others ENTER 3. Press the button once and the clock will display the submenu for other settings such as 2-18 www.amano.com/time • 800-253-9836 PIX-75...
Replace the cover for normal operation. Set LCD Backlight ( PROGRAM 1. With the cover removed, press the button to begin button program mode and will appear. TIME PIX-75 www.amano.com/time • 1-800-253-9836 2-19...
2 the clock will display “ ” in the auxiliary LINE – 1 line to prompt the user that the first line will be printed. After printing line 1, the 2-20 www.amano.com/time • 800-253-9836 PIX-75...
TIME – Press the button to change the current programming mode until the display shows others ENTER Press the button once and the clock will display the submenu for other settings such as PIX-75 www.amano.com/time • 1-800-253-9836 2-21...
• the weight of the paper (thickness) is too light, the paper will curl up and tear off inside the PIX-75 clock. This may result in jams or damage to the clock. Note – Amano recommends using the manual print method (see “Setting the Print Method”) for large paper and transparent media...
Collins, Colorado, which is coupled with the atomic cesium clock in Boulder; no other time-code signal is supported. The PIX-75 receives the WWVB time signal via its built-in antenna system. Your clock will try to find the signal continuously if this feature is enabled.
Once the correct minutes and seconds [time] is received the curved wave symbol will be displayed with the tower. If your PIX-75 is located in an area that cannot receive the Atomic time signal, DO NOT be concerned, since the PIX-75 is able to accurately keep the time using its quartz mechanism (plus or minus three (3) seconds per week).
Note – You MUST have the key to remove the cover for ribbon replacement. The Amano PIX-75 clock pictured in Figure 6 shows a typical layout with the ribbon cartridge removed from the cradle. Step 2. Grasp the tab on the ribbon cartridge, and pull the ribbon cartridge out of the cradle (see Figure 6).
Parts Need Ribbons, Keys and Accessories? Visit www.amano.com/time Or call 1-800-253-9836 The PIX-75 ribbon cartridge in Black ink is Amano Part No. CE-315151 The PIX-75 ribbon cartridge in ink is Amano Part No. YK-629671 The PIX-75 ribbon cartridge in Green ink is Amano Part No.
Note – A key is required to unlock the top cover which allows you access to the ribbon cartridge for replacement and/or the programming. The Amano Part number for a replacement Ribbon Shield (see Figure 6) is AJR-600600. When ordering parts and/or accessories, be sure to include the PIX-75 model number.
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Figure 7: PIX-75 Reset Button Location. Table: Error Messages Error Cause Solution Unlock cover and remove. Set PIX-75 on side with the ribbon side up. Press the Reset Home Position button to reset the printer carriage and blow Er 01...
Error Cause Solution Unlock cover and remove. Set PIX-75 on side with the ribbon side up. Press the Reset button to reset the printer carriage and blow Motor Sensor air into the printer platen (see Figure 5 on page Er 02 Error, Carriage 2-23) to remove or dislodge jammed objects.
3. E-mail us at: tkb@amano.com PIX-75 Cleaning Do not use any chemical solvents or oils to clean or lubricate your PIX-75. This will damage your clock. To clean the inside of your clock, simply blow it out with air. Resetting Clock After Extended Loss of Power...
Use the “Mounting Template” page of the Installation and Operation Guide as a template for wall mounting the PIX-75. Cut out the figure to use as a template. This figure has been designed, when printed at 100%, to be the correct size for mounting hole placement.
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Select print direction (left or right). Pg. 2-14 PRINT direction Enabling/Disabling PIX-75 method for Pg. 1-10 PRINT printing. Method Setup method PIX-75 uses to detect Pg. 2-14 Paper paper for printing. detect Change DLS start date from factory Pg. 2-15 DLS BEGIN default setting.
Select voice volume (loudness) for clock Pg. 2-21 voice speaker. volume Please consult the PIX-75 Installation and Operation Guide at: www.amano.com/tkb for detailed instructions. Warranty Notice Any claim for warranty, expressed or implied, due to the clock’s failure to properly receive the radio signal because of interference, whatever the source of this interference may be, are hereby expressly excluded.
If the equipment fails within the one year period, Amano Cincinnati, Inc will, at its sole option, replace or repair at no charge, the equipment which, in its sole discretion is determined to be defective.
± 10 seconds/week on Lithium Dimensions: 6-11/16"(170 mm) Wide X 6- 7/16” (163 mm) High X 6-5/8"(168 mm) Deep. Weight: Approximately 3.6 lbs. (1.63 kg) Environment: Indoor use only; dust-free environment. Keep out of direct sunlight. Standards Compliance: PIX-75 www.amano.com/time • 1-800-253-9836 2-35...
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Search the Knowledge Base Find answers to frequently asked questions, and general product information such as a more detailed owner’s manual for this product at: www.amano.com/tkb Service and Support Contact us by; phone @ 800 253-9836, Mon – Fri. 8:15 am – 5pm EST e-mail: tkb@amano.com...
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