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Amano PIX-75 Installation And Operation Manual

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  • Page 1 PIX-75 Atomic Time Clock Installation and Operation Guide PIX-75 www.amano.com/time  1-800-253-9836...

  • Page 2: Thank You

    After you have finished reading this manual, be sure to store it in a safe place for future reference. For more information about Amano’s complete line of time products, visit our web site at: http://www.amano.com/Time...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    PIX-75 Support .............................. 39 PIX-75 Cleaning ............................. 40 Resetting Clock After Extended Loss of Power ..................... 40 PIX-75 Power Modes ............................40 PIX-75 Time Display Modes ..........................40 Wall Mounting Template ..........................41 PIX-75 Programable Features Summary ......................42 Warranty Notice ............................. 43 Wall Mounting (Optional) ..........................

  • Page 4: Guidelines For Safe Operation

    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.
  • Page 5 Cover Removal 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 the display format! PIX-75 www.amano.com/time  1-800-253-9836...

  • Page 6: Remove The Cover & Packing Material

    See Figure 4 on page 41 and Figure 5 on page 44 for AC Adapter plug-in location. 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).

  • Page 7: Setting The Time (P1)

    7. The year will start flashing. Press the button to increase or – decrease the year to the desired value. 8. Press the ENTER button once to accept the current displayed year and return to the previous menu. PIX-75 www.amano.com/time  1-800-253-9836...

  • Page 8: Enabling Or Disabling Daylight Saving Time (P3)

    The default setting = FORMAT- 4. Press the – button to increase or decrease the print format value to 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6. See the following for examples of Print Format: PIX-75 www.amano.com/time  1-800-253-9836...
  • Page 9 There will only be one line printed for the selected format.  The “Print Year”, “Print Minute”, and “Print Hour” settings will be overridden by the selected pre-defined print format. However, these settings can be changed after selecting the pre-defined print format. PIX-75 www.amano.com/time  1-800-253-9836...

  • Page 10: Set Print Hours Format (P501)

    The choices are 1/60 MINUTE, 1/100 MINUTE, 1/10 MINUTE, or 1/20 MINUTE. The default = 1/60 ENTER Press the button once to accept the current displayed value and go back to the previous menu. PIX-75 www.amano.com/time  1-800-253-9836...
  • Page 11 M’S” 42’00” 42’36” 43’00” 43’12” 43’48” 44’00” 44’24” 45’00” 45’36” 46’00” 46’12” 46’48” 47’00” 47’24” PIX-75 www.amano.com/time  1-800-253-9836...

  • Page 12: Set Print Year Format (P503)

    Press the PROGRAM button 2 times to exit ALL programming or Press to go to the next program menu. Note – Print FORMAT – 6 is not supported with print year set to 4-digit year. PIX-75 www.amano.com/time  1-800-253-9836...

  • Page 13: Set Print Leading Zero (P504)

    Press the – button until the display shows P505 PRINT LANGUAGE. [The second line will scroll]. ENTER Press the button once and the clock will start flashing the current print language format. The default setting = ENGLISH. PIX-75 www.amano.com/time  1-800-253-9836...
  • Page 14 COMPL TERM origin ORIGN ORIGN ORIG ORIG ORIG ORIG ORIGN file FILE ARCH FICH AKTE FILE ARQV FILE ENTRA ENTRE KOMMT ENTRA ENTRA SALID SORTI GEHT USCIT SALID Used USED UTIL UTIL GEBRA UTIL UTIL USED PIX-75 www.amano.com/time  1-800-253-9836...

  • Page 15: Setting Custom Print (Symbol Printing)(P506)

    02 [second] print symbol selected for Line -1. Repeat the process described in step 8 to enter each element for line 1. Select the “ ” ENTER symbol followed by pressing the button once to complete custom programming of line 1. PIX-75 www.amano.com/time  1-800-253-9836...
  • Page 16 [The new symbol will always be inserted before the flashing symbol]. “ADD” 4. Press the – button to navigate to the symbol then press ENTER to begin the add function. PIX-75 www.amano.com/time  1-800-253-9836...
  • Page 17 1 or line 2. Failure to finish a line 1 or line 2 of symbol printing without entering the “END” symbol will cause the entire line not to be saved. PIX-75 www.amano.com/time  1-800-253-9836...
  • Page 18 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.
  • Page 19 160 dots. During the line configuration, only those symbols will appear for selection, which can comprise the total number of 160 dots per print line. PIX-75 www.amano.com/time  1-800-253-9836...

  • Page 20: Enabling/Disabling Auto Print (P601)

    Pressing either of these buttons will cause the clock to print. When 2 print lines are configured, pressing the Left button will print line 1, while pressing the Right button will print line 2. PIX-75 www.amano.com/time  1-800-253-9836...

  • Page 21: Set Paper Detection (P602)

    Set Paper Detection (P602) The paper detect sensor can be set for Center, Edge, Either or Both. Amano recommends the default setting of EITHER 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.

  • Page 22: Set Display Hour Format (P604)

    Enable/Disable Atomic Clock Feature (P605) PROGRAM With the cover removed, press the button to begin P1 TIME programming mode and will appear. – Press the button to change the current programming mode until P6 OTHERS. the display shows PIX-75 www.amano.com/time  1-800-253-9836...

  • Page 23: Set Display Contrast (P606)

    Press the button once to accept the current displayed value and go back to the previous menu. Press the PROGRAM button 2 times to exit ALL programming or Press to go to the next program menu. PIX-75 www.amano.com/time  1-800-253-9836...

  • Page 24: Set Lcd Backlight (P607)

    Press the – button until the display shows P608 AUX DISPLAY. [The second line will scroll]. ENTER Press the button once and the clock will start flashing the current auxiliary display setting. PIX-75 www.amano.com/time  1-800-253-9836...

  • Page 25: Changing Begin Date For Daylight Saving Time (P609)

    If the current year and date has been changed, the available daylight saving start/end date will be automatically updated as well. 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.

  • Page 26: Changing End Date For Daylight Saving Time (P610)

    If the current year and date has been changed, the available daylight saving start/end date will be automatically updated as well. 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.

  • Page 27: Set Time Zone (P611)

    – Press the button to change the current programming mode until P6 OTHERS. the display shows ENTER Press the button once and the clock will display the submenu P601. for other settings such as PIX-75 www.amano.com/time  1-800-253-9836...

  • Page 28: Diagnostics

    3. Press the button once and the clock will display P701 MAIN BOARD VERSION. [The second line will scroll] ENTER 4. Press the button once and the clock will display the current main board firmware version on PIX-75 www.amano.com/time  1-800-253-9836...

  • Page 29: Show Ink Count (P702)

    2 times to exit ALL programming or Press P7 DIAGNOSTICS to go scroll through sub menu options for again. Warning Message (P703) Use this diagnostic to check the PIX-75 LCD for any warning messages. PROGRAM 1. With the cover removed, press the button to begin P1 TIME programming mode and will appear.

  • Page 30: Lcd Test (P704)

    2 times to exit ALL programming or Press P7 DIAGNOSTICS to go scroll through sub menu options for again. LCD Test (P704) Use this diagnostic to check the PIX-75 LCD display by turning on all segments. PROGRAM 1. With the cover removed, press the button to begin...

  • Page 31: Invalid Codes

    P705 ADVANCED When the clock displays PROGRAM press the button and then proceed to step 3 to continue with diagnostics or press PROGRAM button again to return the clock back to normal operation. PIX-75 www.amano.com/time  1-800-253-9836...

  • Page 32: Atomic Clock Diagnostic Off (Code 12)

    LCD screen and restarts.  Show Total Prints (Code 88) By entering code 88, the clock will display the total number of prints the PIX-75 clock has printed since it was manufactured for several seconds. This count cannot be reset. P705 ADVANCED,...

  • Page 33: Acceptable Print Media

     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...

  • Page 34: Atomic Clock Feature (Not Available In Hi And Ak)

    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).

  • Page 35: Ribbon Cartridge Replacement

    Step 1. Insert the clock key and turn clockwise to unlock the cover, lift up the cover, and remove for ribbon access. Locate the ribbon cradle. The Amano PIX-75 clock pictured in Figure 2 (next page) shows a typical layout with the ribbon cartridge removed from the cradle.
  • Page 36 This will make the ribbon cartridge installation easier. Margin Selector (see Figure 2) can be moved toward the rear of the clock to provide more clearance for ribbon replacement. Remember to slide back to original location once finished. Figure 2: PIX-75 Ribbon Cradle Location. PIX-75 www.amano.com/time ...

  • Page 37: Parts

    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.
  • Page 38 Press the Reset Home Position button to reset the printer carriage and blow Er 01 Error, Carriage air into the printer platen (see Figure 4: PIX-75 Stuck. Print Margin Adjustment on page 34) to remove or dislodge jammed objects (i.e., staples). PIX-75 www.amano.com/time...

  • Page 39: Pix-75 Support

    Press the Reset button to reset the printer carriage and blow Motor Sensor air into the printer platen (see Figure 5: PIX-75 Er 02 Error, Carriage Print Margin Adjustment on page 34) to remove Stuck.

  • Page 40: Pix-75 Cleaning

    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 If there has been an AC power interruption sufficient to drain the internal lithium battery, the date setting, and the clock setting will need to be reset.

  • Page 41: Wall Mounting Template

    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 its mounting hole placement.

  • Page 42: Pix-75 Programable Features Summary

    PIX-75 Programable Features Summary The following table summarizes the PIX-75 features that are user programmable in the programming mode. Feature Install (Menu Item) Description Guide P1 TIME Set the displayed clock time. Pg. 7 P2 DATE Set the clock date [Month/Date/Year].

  • Page 43: Warranty Notice

    For more information about the WWVB radio signal, actual signal coverage in North America visit NIST’s website at: http://www.nist.gov/pml/div688/grp40/radioclocks.cfm For actual signal coverage in North America visit: www.boulder.nist.gov/timefreq/stations/wwvbcoverage.htm Wall Mounting (Optional) Avoid the following: PIX-75 www.amano.com/time  1-800-253-9836...
  • Page 44 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 7 below or Figure 6 on page 41) to firmly secure the back of the PIX-75 to the wall.

  • Page 45: Chapter 2 - Operation

    Chapter 2 – Operation PIX-75 Views Figure 8: External View. Figure 9: Internal View. PIX-75 View Description PIX-75 www.amano.com/time  1-800-253-9836...
  • Page 46 Time signal. Note – The atomic clock feature must be enabled for this time synchronization process. Amano recommends facing the front of the clock (display side) either in a South or North direction to increase potential atomic time signal reception.

  • Page 47: Auxiliary Display

    Auxiliary Display The PIX-75 backlit LCD display has the bottom line of 10 characters that can be configured to display different items such as; Date When configured with the Date option [this = default], the clock will display the Month, Date, and Day of the week in the auxiliary display bottom line (see right-hand figure).

  • Page 48: Warranty Information

    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.

  • Page 49: Specifications

    ± 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...
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  • Page 51: Mounting Template

    Mounting Template PIX-75 www.amano.com/time  1-800-253-9836...
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  • Page 53: Product Registration

    Search the Knowledge Base Find answers to frequently asked questions, and general product information such as a basic operation guide 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: customersupport@amano.com...

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