Amano TCX-22 Dual Battery/Electric Electronic Time Clock User
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1. 1 TIME CLOCK WORLD 888 534 5994 A AMANO TCX 22 USER MANUAL Specifications Power Requirements For Clock Input AC16 5V 60Hz 0 6A For AC Adapter AC100V 10 50 60Hz AC120V 10 60Hz AC230V 10 50 60 2 Battery 12V Sealed Rechargeable Lead Acid Battery NP1 2 12 12V 1 2Ah 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 Approximately 5 9 Kg 13 Ibs Environment Indoor use only dust free environment Keep out of direct sunlight External View Print Button Analog Clock LCD Display 2 9 fy MN Print Window Printer Platen and Margin V Adjustment WEE Cover Lock y Amano TCX 22 Operation Manual 1 Removing the Cover amp Packing Material 1 Turn the key clockwise to unlock the cover 2 Liftthe cover up then pull towards you to remove it 3 Liftthe 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 Internal View Analog Clock Card Stopper Adjustment Screw Printer Platen Battery Compartment Amano TCX 22 Operation Manual Power Options The TCX 22 can be powered by either an AC Adapter or a 12 vo2. 82 12 100Eh 12 Hr amp 100 Hr 59 38 82 24 10Eh 24 Hr amp 10 Hr 35 23 03 24 20th 24 Hr amp 20 45 29 61 24 60Eh 24 Hr amp 60 45 29 61 24 100th 24 Hr amp 1007 SLSh Slash dASh Dash 07 4 61 SPCE Space 03 1 97 4dYEAr 4 Digit Year sv RCVD sva SENT 43 28 29 40 26 32 40 26 32 43 28 29 SY 9 ORIGN 50 32 89 SY 10 FILE 40 26 32 En End of File Ad Add a Character dL Delete a Character Amano TCX 22 Operation Manual 11 Setting the Language 1 When the display flashes 2 LAn9 press the ENTER i2 LAng button Press the CHANGE button until the correct language Li Eng appears then press the ENTER button When the display flashes I2 LAn9 press the CHANGE button to move to the Print Direction Please refer to the table below for Language selections L Rn English Spanish French Portuguese LI En9 L2 SPn L3 Frn L4 Pt9 Setting the Print Direction 1 When the display flashes I3 Prdr press the ENTER i3 Ped button Press the CHANGE button until the correct direction appears 9ht for Right Side Printing or LEF for Left Side Printing then press the ENTER button When the display flashes Prdr press the CHANGE button to move to the Auto Print Setting 3 Prdr Setting the Auto Print 1 3 12 When the display flashes 14 APrt press the ENTER APre button Press the CHANGE button until the correct prin
3. Manual 5 3 When 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 dAtE press the ENTER button dALE 2 Press the CHANGE button until the correct year appears then press the ENTER button ss 010 3 Press the CHANGE button until the correct month appears then press the ENTER button 4 Press the CHANGE button until the correct date ga 040 appears then press the ENTER button OID 5 When the display flashes the correct year month and se I date press the ENTER button 6 When the display flashes dA E press the CHANGE dA button to move to Setting the Clock Time Setting the Clock Time Note Use a 24 hour and 60 minute format when setting the time For example 2 00 PM 14 00 1 Press the PROGRAM button for two seconds 2 Press the CHANGE button until the display flashes P2 CLoc then press the ENTER button 3 Press the CHANGE button until the correct hour 12 00 appears then press the ENTER button 14 00 4 Press the CHANGE button until the correct minute appears then press the ENTER button a 5 When the display flashes the correct time press the ENTER button 6 When the display flashes P2 CLoc press the CHANGE
4. button to move to the Daylight Saving Time On Off Setting 6 Amano TCX 22 Operation Manual 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 P3 dL 5t button 2 Press the CHANGE button to alternate between On and Off 3 When the display flashes the correct setting press aFF the ENTER button 4 When the display flashes P3 dL St press the s ats di5 CHANGE button to move to the Quick Set Up Code setting The Quick Set Up Code Setting Note f you do not wish to use one of the Quick Set Up Code settings you may set an alternate style on the following page 1 When the display flashes P4 Prnt press the ENTER button 2 The display will flash the current setting Press the Pr CHANGE button to scroll through each of the Quick Set Up Code Settings Code Print Style Print Direction Pr 1 Day 24Hr 100th Hr Right Side Print Pr 7 4 Digit Year Month Date 24Hr 60th Hr Right Side Print 3 When the display flashes the correct setting press the p ENTER button Z 4 When the display flashes P4 Prnt press the CHANGE button to move to the Other Options menu Amano TCX 22 Operation Manual 7
5. switch is pressed AC POWER CONNECTOR 4 Amano TCX 22 Operation Manual Program Mode Guide Unlock and remove the cover Locate the PROGRAM CHANGE and ENTER buttons on top of the clock PROGRAM CHANGE ENTER 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 When you are reviewing the main programming menu use the CHANGE button to advance to the next programming step When you are revising a programming step use the CHANGE button to change the blinking information The ENTER button is used to accept the information shown on the display and save it in memory The RESET button is located on the right side of the clock Pressing this button will clear any jams or errors Entering the Program Mode 1 Unlock and remove the cover 2 Press and hold the PROGRAM button to access the Main Programming Menu The Main Programming Menu consists of the Following Menu Code Menu Function dALE Sets the date P2 Cloc Sets the clock time P3 Disable Enable Daylight Saving Time P4 Prnt Sets the print style using Quick Print Set Up Codes P5 Othr Accesses Other Options Menu Amano TCX 22 Operation
6. Accessing the Other Options Menu 1 When the display flashes P5 Ohtr press the ENTER button 2 The display will flash the first programming step in the Other Options sub menu Press the CHANGE button to advance through the menu selections Menu Menu Function Code Il Prnt Set Print Style using Symbol or Print Style Codes I2 LAn9 Sets the Language of the print out I3 Prdr Sets the Print Direction left or right hand 14 APrt Disable enable or configure the Auto print option I5 2Er0 Disable enable Leading Zero in print out 16 bdLt Set the date that Daylight Saving Time begins I7 EdLt Set the date that Daylight Saving Time ends I8 dIA9 Accesses the Diagnostic Routine Setting Up Alternate Print Styles Note f you do not wish to use one of the Quick Set Up Code settings you may select from the Alternate Print Style sub menu 1 When the display flashes11 Prnt press the ENTER button 2 Press the CHANGE button to move from Code setting to Symbol setting If you select Code you must enter a Print Style Code from Table 1 on the next page If you select Symbol you can build a custom Print Style using Tables 2 and 3 on pages 10 and 11 3 When the display flashes the correct setting press the ENTER button Selecting a Print Code Note Refer to Table 1 on the next page for Print Style Codes 1 When the display flashes Pr COdE press the ENTER button 2 Press the CHANGE button until the desired
7. H DATE PAID Right Side Printing 6076 YEAR MONTH DATE CFM D Right Side Printing 6077 YEAR MONTH DATE APR D Right Side Printing 6078 YEAR MONTH DATE CMPL D Right Side Printing 6079 YEAR MONTH DATE ORIGN Right Side Printing 6070 YEAR MONTH DATE FILE Right Side Printing 5510 DAY 12H 60th Left Side Printing 5210 DAY 24H 10th Left Side Printing 5810 DAY 24H 100th Left Side Printing 5520 DATE 12H 60th Left Side Printing 5620 DATE 24H 60th Left Side Printing 5820 DATE 24H 100th Left Side Printing 5540 DATE MONTH 12H 60th Left Side Printing 5640 DATE MONTH 24H 60th Left Side Printing 5840 DATE MONTH 24H 100th Left Side Printing 5680 DATE MONTH YEAR 24H 60th Left Side Printing 5071 YEAR MONTH DATE RCV D Left Side Printing 5072 YEAR MONTH DATE SENT Left Side Printing 5073 YEAR MONTH DATE FAX D Left Side Printing 5074 YEAR MONTH DATE VOID Left Side Printing 5075 YEAR MONTH DATE PAID Left Side Printing 5076 YEAR MONTH DATE CFM D Left Side Printing Amano TCX 22 Operation Manual Code Print Style Print Direction 5077 YEAR MONTH DATE APR D Left Side Printing 5078 YEAR MONTH DATE CMPL D Left Side Printing 5079 YEAR MONTH DATE ORIGN Left Side Printing 5070 YEAR MONTH DATE FILE Left Side Printing If you cannot locate the desired print style from the above list refer to the instructions on the next page for programming the print style using symbo
8. Hr 13 13 75 dALE SPCE 24100Eh APR13 PM 1 45 APR13 13 45 MONTH DATE 12Hr 60th Hr month SPCE dAEE SPCE 1260Eh MONTH DATE 24Hr 60th Hr month SPCE dAEE SPCE 2460Eh APR13 13 7 APR13 13 75 MONTH DATE 24Hr 10th Hr month SPCE dAEE SPCE 2410Eh MONTH DATE 24Hr 100th Hr month SPCE dAEE SPCE 24100Eh 10 Amano TCX 22 Operation Manual Print Style Example Code to Enter Length YEAR MONTH DATE 12Hr 60th Hr 95 APR13 1 45 YEAr SPCE month SPCE dALE SPCE 143 1260Eh YEAR MONTH DATE 24Hr 60th Hr 95 APR13 13 45 YEAr SPCE month SPCE dALE SPCE 129 2460Eh YEAR MONTH DATE 24Hr 10th Hr 95 APR13 13 7 YEAr SPCE month SPCE dALE SPCE 119 YEAR MONTH DATE 24Hr 100th Hr 95 APR13 13 75 2410Eh YEAr SPCE month SPCE dAEE SPCE 24100Eh 129 YEAR MONTH DATE SYMBOL1 95 APR13 RCV D YEAR MONTH DATE SYMBOL2 95 APR13 SENT YEAr SPCE month SPCE dAEE SPCE SY 1 YEAr SPCE month SPCE dALE SPCE SY 2 127 124 YEAR MONTH DATE SYMBOL3 95 APR13 FAX D YEAR MONTH DATE SYMBOL4 95 APR13 PAID YEAr SPCE month SPCE dALE SPCE SY 3 YEAr SPCE month SPCE dALE SPCE SY 4 127 124 Table 3 Symbol Codes and Lengths Code Character Length 2dYEAr 2 Digit Year 25 16 45 nnonh Month 30 19 74 dALE Date 20 13 16 JLAN Julian Date 12 10th 12 Hr amp 10 Hr 49 32 24 12 20th 12 Hr amp 20 Hr 59 38 82 12 60Eh 12 Hr amp 60 Hr 59 38
9. er end into a properly grounded 120 or 240 Volt outlet LED LIGHT SWITCH POWER SWITCH AC POWER CONNECTOR BACK PANEL Amano TCX 22 Operation Manual 3 Make a Test Print 1 Make sure that there is power to the TCX 22 Refer to Page 3 2 Insert a piece of paper or time card into the TCX 22 The clock will automatically print YEAR MONTH DATE and TIME with AM or PM 1998 JAN 1 1200 3 Ifthe imprint is satisfactory the TCX 22 is ready for use If you wish to change the time and or print style on the TCX 22 enter into Program Mode for various print styles The next page gives instructions on programming the TCX 22 to fit your needs Adjusting the Margin 1 Unlock and remove the cover Note suggest unplugging the clock before performing margin adjustment 2 Locate the Card Stopper Adjustment Screw on the right side of the clock below the printer platen 3 Position a piece of paper or time card as desired 4 Loosen the screw to move the Card Stopper forward or back Tighten the screw as needed See top illustration The print margin can be adjusted to a maximum of 7 8 22 mm Illuminated Print Option The TCX 22 is equipped with a feature that allows the print area to illuminate The switch is located on the back panel When connected to an AC adapter the unit will stay illuminated When used with a battery it illuminates for about 20 minutes every time the LED
10. ess the CHANGE button until the 3 appears then press the ENTER button Press the CHANGE button until the 2 appears then press the ENTER button 8 When the display flashes 32 press the ENTER button Lr 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 22 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 Amano TCX 22 Operation Manual 15 Replacing the Ribbon To Remove 1 Remove the cover 2 Pull the two white release tabs upward and remove the ribbon cassette To Insert 1 Ifthe print mechanism is down and a piece of paper cannot be inserted press the RESET button to move the carriage up This will make the ribbon installation easier 2 Insert the ribbon cassette Be sure to mount the ribbon between the printer head and ribbon guide as arrows illustrate 3 Turn the knob on the cassette clockwise one turn to take up any slack in the ribbon 4 Replace the cover and check the print quality to confirm that you have installed the ribbon correctly Error Messages Error Code Cause E1 Prt Home sensor motor carriage stuck E2 Prt Time sensor carriage stuck Prt Home sensor Carriage s
11. h year thereafter To change the end date for DST refer to the next section 1 When the display flashes I6 bdLt press the ENTER button CESEE 2 Press the CHANGE button until the correct year appears then press the ENTER button 3 Press the CHANGE button until the correct month sg J401 appears then press the ENTER button 4 Press the CHANGE button until the correct date appears then press the ENTER button lt c3 g 040i ua 48 0402 5 When the display flashes the correct year month and date press the ENTER button 6 When the display flashes 16 bdLt press the CHANGE E bdii button to move to the End Daylight Saving Time Setting 17 EdLt will display Co Amano TCX 22 Operation Manual 1 Setting End 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 end date for DST DST is enabled and disabled in the Main Programming Menu Updating the end date for DST needs to be done just one time since the clock s rolling calendar function will auto calculate the end date for each year thereafter When the display flashes 17 EdLt press the ENTER button Press the CHANGE button until the correct year appears then press the ENTER button Press the CHANGE button un
12. ls Customizing a Print Style Using Character Symbols Note The maximum displacement print length of the print head is 152 dots or 1 4 35 mm When viewed on the LCD display this value becomes a percentage where the maximum allowable value is 9996 To determine if your desired symbol will print add the lengths of each character used from the table The total should be less than 150 dots or 99 Please refer to Tables 2 and 3 representing the print styles number of dots or line lengths Pr 5S8bL 1 When the display flashes Pr SYbL press the ENTER button urne YER 2 Press the CHANGE button until the character symbol you 2 want to print appears then press the ENTER button 3 A 9 symbol will appear in the display to designate the i first Symbol Code has been assigned 4 Continue to assign codes until you have finished 5 Press the CHANGE button until the En code flashes then press the ENTER button 6 When the display flashes II Prnt press the CHANGE pe button to move to the Language Setting Table 2 Custom Print Style Samples Print Style Example Code to Enter Length DAY 12Hr 60th Hr FRI PM 1 45 dAY SPCE 1260Eh 82 DAY 24Hr 60th Hr FRI 13 45 dAY SPCE 2460Eh DAY 24Hr 10th Hr FRI 13 7 dAY SPCE 2410Eh DAY 24Hr 100th Hr FRI 13 75 dAY SPCE 24100Eh DATE 12Hr 60th Hr 13 PM 1 45 dALE SPCE 1260th DATE 24Hr 60th Hr 13 13 45 dALE SPCE 2460th DATE 24Hr 10th Hr dALE SPCE 2410th 13 13 7 DATE 24Hr 100th
13. lt Sealed Rechargeable battery The Battery Power Switch on the base enables you to turn the Battery Power ON or OFF The battery is equipped to maintain normal operations for 1 week and or 5000 prints in the event of an A C power failure Installing the 12 Volt Battery 1 Remove the AC Adapter if equipped and remove the cover Lay the unit down clock face up Remove left battery bracket screws Pull out the left battery bracket Carefully insert the battery with the positive and negative clips facing outwards and to the right Install the left battery bracket Baie Observing polarity attach the Red Bracket Positive female wire harness to the Red Positive male connector on the Battery 8 Attach the Black Negative female harness wire to the Black Negative connector located on the battery 9 Set the Battery Power to the Connected position Battery Tray Right Battery Bracket oR WN NO Battery Note Recharge the battery at least every two weeks or every 5000 prints The minimum charging time should be 12 hours and the switch should be turned off when the unit is not in use onn S the AC Adapter Set the Battery Power Switch to the OFF position Verify that the AC outlet voltage falls in the range of 100 240 Volts AC Verify that the cord and plug are appropriate for your AC source 3 Plug the connector end of the AC Adapter into the Power Connector and the oth
14. number appears in the first position Press the ENTER button 3 Press the CHANGE button until the desired number appears in the second position Press the ENTER button Pr COdE 8 Amano TCX 22 Operation Manual Press the CHANGE button until the desired number appears in the third position Press the ENTER button Press the CHANGE button until the desired number appears in the fourth position Press the ENTER button When the display flashes all four correct numbers 65 10 press the ENTER button When the display flashes 11 Prnt press the CHANGE button to move to the Language Setting Table 1 Print Style Codes for the Program Mode Code Print Style Print Direction 6510 DAY 12H 60th Right Side Printing 6210 DAY 24H 10th Right Side Printing 6810 DAY 24H 100th Right Side Printing 6520 DATE 12H 60th Right Side Printing 6620 DATE 24H 60th Right Side Printing 6820 DATE 24H 100th Right Side Printing 6540 DATE MONTH 12H 60th Right Side Printing 6640 DATE MONTH 24H 60th Right Side Printing 6840 DATE MONTH 24H 100th Right Side Printing 6680 DATE MONTH YEAR 24H 60th Right Side Printing 6071 YEAR MONTH DATE RCV D Right Side Printing 6072 YEAR MONTH DATE SENT Right Side Printing 6073 YEAR MONTH DATE FAX D Right Side Printing 6074 YEAR MONTH DATE VOID Right Side Printing 6075 YEAR MONT
15. til the correct month appears then press the ENTER button Press the CHANGE button until the correct date appears then press the ENTER button When the display flashes the correct year month and date press the ENTER button When the display flashes 17 EdLt press the CHANGE button to move to the Diagnostics Mode see Exit Program Mode to The Diagnostic Routine The Diagnostic Routine checks the LCD segments the number of prints and clears the memory Print Style Language Leading Zero Suppress Clock and Calendar Right Left Print and Daylight Saving Time features 1 14 When the display flashes 18 dlA9 press the ENTER button The Diagnostic Routine consists of the following Menu Code Menu Function dl LCd Tests the segments of the LCD Displays total number of print outs d3 Clr Clears memory and restores default settings Amano TCX 22 Operation Manual 2 When the display flashes dl LCd LCD segments check press the ENTER button di LEd 3 When all of the LCD segments are turned press the ENTER button to advance to the next step 4 When the display flashes d2 nPrt total number of nPr prints press the ENTER button 5 The number of prints counted will be displayed Press the ENTER then CHANGE button to advance to the next step 6 When the display flashes d3 CLr memory clear press the ENTER button 7 Toclear the memory and reset the defaults pr
16. ting mode appears then press the ENTER button Auto Print on P Will automatically print a single print when media is inserted Manual Print OFF Requires you to use the PRINT button when printing Precision Print on P 5 Enables you to print multiple or consecutive prints when holding down the PRINT button When the display flashes 14 press the CHANGE Afr button to move to the Leading Zero Setting Amano TCX 22 Operation Manual Setting the Leading Zero On or Off Note The Leading Zero appears on the print out before single digit times and dates For example DEC 06 08 00 1 When the display flashes IS 2ErO press the ENTER button is CErd 2 When the display flashes OFF or on press the CHANGE button to toggle between off and on Press the ENTER button to select 3 When the display flashes I5 2ErO press the CHANGE button to move to the Begin Daylight Saving Time setting 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 Updating the begin date for DST needs to be done just one time since the clock s rolling calendar function will auto calculate the begin date for eac
17. tuck General print error Daylight Saving Time Program For error messages 1 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 Contact your Amano Cincinnati representative for assistance The dL error message signifies that an attempt was made to get into the Program mode during the Daylight Saving changeover one hour lockout Wait one hour and you will be able to program the clock 16 Amano TCX 22 Operation Manual
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