Amano PIX-3000x, PIX-3000XNT Operation Manual

PIX-3000x

Electronic Time Recorder

Operation Manual

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction ......................................................1

External View.............................................................................1

Components...............................................................................1

Removing the Cover ..................................................................2

Removing the Packing Material .................................................2

Connecting the Battery...............................................................3

Wall Mounting ............................................................................4

Your First Printout......................................................................5

Print Media.................................................................................6

Print Margin Adjustment.............................................................6

Print Methods.............................................................................7

Specifications.............................................................................8

Chapter 2: Programming Introduction..............................9

Front Panel Description............................................................10

Standard Program Mode..........................................................11

Two Digit Year Printing via DIP Switch Settings...................12

Four Digit Year Printing via DIP Switch Settings..................12

Switching the Order of Month, Date, and Year.....................13

Right or Left Print.....................................................................13

Types of Hours .....................................................................14

Minutes/Seconds Print Format .............................................14

Advanced Program Mode ........................................................15

Getting Around in Advanced Program Mode........................15

To Enter the Program Mode..............................................15

To Exit the Program Mode................................................15

Scrolling Through the Program Mode...............................15

Choosing a Program Category..........................................15

Manual Daylight Saving Time Adjustment............................16

One Hour Manual Adjustment...........................................16

Automatic Daylight Saving Time Adjustment........................17

Daylight Saving Time Begin Date .....................................17

Daylight Saving Time End Date........................................17

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

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Accessing the Symbol-Signal Mode..................................... 22

Definitions.............................................................................22

Custom Print Styles..............................................................23

Programming Symbols .........................................................23

Printing Symbols...................................................................25

Character Table....................................................................26

Removing Symbols...............................................................27

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

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External View

Chapter 1: Introduction

Components

• Key

• This Manual

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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).

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Connecting the Battery

1. Connect the battery cable (the connector with the black and red
wires) into connector CN3.

2. Plug the AC power cord into a wall socket. The time and date of
12:00 am, midnight on January 1st will appear in the display, with a
flashing colon.

Note: Turning the AC power on, i.e., plugging the AC power cord into a

wall socket will cause the printer carriage to move up.

Note: When AC power is not connected properly, the colon will not flash

(see Error Messages).

Note: After connecting the unit to AC power for the first time, allow it to

charge the batteries for 24 hours without printing. Failure to do so
may result in reduced battery life.

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.

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Wall Mounting

1. With the cover removed, the wall mount plate can be removed by
using your index finger as shown below to pry open the bottom
portion (see arrow 1). Slide the wall mount plate down in the
direction of arrow 2.

2. Knock out the three holes in the mounting plate.

3. Mount the plate on the wall using three #10 screws or equivalent.

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.

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Your First Printout

Please verify the following before attempting to print:

1. Is all the packaging material removed from inside the machine?

2. Is the battery connected?

3. Is the cover securely on the machine?

4. Is the PIX plugged into an AC wall outlet?

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.
If the print style has to be changed, please refer to Chapter 2:
Programming.

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Print Media

Print Media is defined as the type of material you will be using in the
machine to time stamp (time cards, mail, etc.). To avoid damaging the
print head, it is recommended that you do not exceed a media thickness
of 0.3 mm (0.01"). The following are general specifications for different
media dimensions.

• Time Card: Time card thickness less than or equal to 0.3 mm

(0.01").

• Small Ticket: Tickets, slips, receipts or other validation media

should be no smaller than 100 mm (4”) long x 60 mm (2.25") wide.

• Larger Paper: When using standard paper sizes, such as 8.5" x 11 ",

make sure the paper is heavy enough to push the Paper Sensor. If
the weight of the paper (thickness) is too light, the paper will curl up
and tear off inside the PIX. This may result in jams or damage to the
PIX.

• Carbon Paper: The PIX will print on both carbon and carbonless

paper. The imprint will print through up to six copies, depending on
the quality of the document used. Carbon and carbonless paper
deteriorates over time. Humidity, high temperatures and sunlight
accelerate this process. For maximum print performance, use only
high grade, uncontaminated carbon or carbonless paper.

Print Margin Adjustment

If you wish to change the default margin adjustment, locate the Margin
Selector, on the bottom of the machine.

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").

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Print Methods

There are three different Print Methods available. The default Print
Method is for Paper Detect Only (P.). If you wish to change the default
Print Method, locate the Print Method Selector on the bottom of the
machine, and move it to the desired position.

The settings are:

• Paper Detect Only (P.): This setting will disable the Print Bar and

automatically print when media is inserted into the PIX and contacts
the print margin (Paper Sensor). For this method, you must set a
desired print margin using the Margin Selector.

• Paper Detect & Print Switch (S.P.): This Print Method is for manual

printing when the alignment of the imprint on your document is
critical. For this method, you must set a desired print margin using
the Margin Selector. To print, insert media into the PIX until it
contacts the print margin, and press the Print Bar.

• 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.

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Specifications

Power
Requirements:
Power
Consumption:
Ambient
Conditions:
Dimensions: 176 mm (6.9”) High X 158 mm (5.9”) Wide X

Weight:
Power Reserve: The built-in battery, when fully charged, will

Environment:

AC 100/120/230 V ±10%, 50/60 Hz (Depending
on model)

Normal 3W, maximum 6W
Temperature: -10°C to 45°C (14°F to 113°F)

Humidity: 10% to 90% (non condensing)
153 mm (6.0”) Deep

2.3 kg (5 lbs.)
maintain normal operations for 62 hours or 400

prints, or maintain time and date for seven
days.

• Indoor use only

• Dust free

• Not in direct sunlight

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