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® Electronic T T ime R R ecorder PIX-3 3 000x Operation Manual...
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140 Harrison Avenue Roseland, New Jersey, 07068. Amano Cincinnati, Inc. reserves the right to make equipment changes and improve- ments which may not be reflected in this document. Portions of this document may have been updated to include the latest hardware or firmware version, if applicable.
2.3 kg (5 lbs.) Power Reserve: The built-in battery, when fully charged, will maintain normal operations for 72 hours, or 400 prints, or maintain time and date for seven days. Environment: Indoor use only Dust free Not in direct sunlight Amano Cincinnati, Inc.
Page 2 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). Amano Cincinnati, Inc. Introduction...
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. Introduction Amano Cincinnati, Inc.
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. Amano Cincinnati, Inc.
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.
Carbon and carbonless paper deteriorates over time. This process is accelerated by humidity, high temperatures and sunlight. For maximum print performance, use only high grade, uncontaminated carbon or carbonless paper. Amano Cincinnati, Inc. Introduction...
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"). Introduction Amano Cincinnati, Inc.
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. Amano Cincinnati, Inc. Introduction...
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.
Front Panel Description 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.
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 The following time and date formats can be printed by setting the corresponding DIP switches: Four Digit Year Printing via Dip Switch Settings The following time and date formats are fixed and non-adjustable: Amano Cincinnati, Inc. Programming...
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. Programming Amano Cincinnati, Inc.
Hours can be displayed on the clock and printed in twelve 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.
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.
Page 16 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”...
ENTER. 4. The minutes will start flashing. Press CHANGE until the correct minutes appear, then ENTER. 5. The whole display will begin flashing. If correct press ENTER. If incorrect press CHANGE and return to step 3. Programming Amano Cincinnati, Inc.
Page 18 Automatic Numbering Initial Number Set The PIX-3000x can automatically add a sequential number to each print out. 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”.
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If a value of "1" is entered the number programmed in "INITIAL NUMBER SET" will increment after each print. If a value greater than “1” is entered here, the PIX-3000x will print the automatic number that many times before incrementing to the next number.
Enables you to set the time duration (0 to 59 seconds) that the “Signal Output” or relay contact on the Master/Slave Signal PCB will be activated. Send Symbol 1 and 2 to another PIX-3000x. r E E c Receive Symbol 1 and 2 from another PIX-3000x.
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. Other applications may require a floor number,...
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CHANGE button until the “En” end code appears, and then press 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. Amano Cincinnati, Inc. Programming...
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) Amano Cincinnati, Inc. Programming...
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Page 25 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. Programming Amano Cincinnati, Inc.
Page 26 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.
Page 27 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.
Page 28 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. Maintenance Amano Cincinnati, Inc.
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