Amano TCX-22 Operation Manual

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TCX-22

Electronic Time Clock

Operation Manual

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Important

Note that 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.

If you live in Arizona, Hawaii, parts of Indiana, or any other area that
does not use Daylight Saving Time, refer to this document’s DST
settings instruction for details regarding disabling the DST function.

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and improvements, which may not be reflected in this document.
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hardware or firmware version, if applicable.

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Specifications

Power Requirements:
For Clock Input: AC16.5V, 60Hz, 0.6A (Max.)
For AC Adapter: AC100V ± 10%, 50/60Hz
AC120V ± 10%, 60Hz
AC230V ± 10%, 50/60Hz

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 lbs.)
Environment: Indoor use only; dust-free environment. Keep

out of direct sunlight.

External View

Print Button

Analog Clock

LCD Display

Print Window

Printer Platen

Cover Lock

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and Margin

ustment

Removing the Cover & Packing Material

1. Turn the key clockwise to unlock the
cover.

2. Lift the cover up, then pull towards you
to remove it.

3. Lift the 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

Program Buttons

LCD Display

Analog Clock

Reset Button

Ribbon Cartridge

Card Stopper

Card Stopper
Adjustment Screw

Printer Platen

Battery Compartment

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Power Options

The TCX-22 can be powered by either an AC Adapter or a 12 volt
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.

2. Lay the unit down clock face up

3. Remove left battery bracket screws

4. Pull out the left battery bracket.

5.

Carefully insert the battery with the
positive and negative clips facing
outwards and to the right.

6.

Install the left battery bracket

7. Observing polarity, attach the “Red”

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.

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.

Connecting the AC Adapter

1. Set the Battery Power Switch to the OFF position.

2. 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 other end into a properly grounded 120 or 240 Volt outlet.

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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.

3. If the imprint is satisfactory, the TCX-22 is ready for use.

4. 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 switch is pressed.

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Program Mode Guide

Unlock and remove the cover. Locate the PROGRAM, CHANGE and
ENTER buttons on top of the clock.

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

P1 dA E

P2 Cloc

P3 dLS

P4 Prn

P5 O hr

Sets the date
Sets the clock time
Disable/Enable Daylight Saving Time
Sets the print style using Quick Print Set-Up Codes
Accesses Other Options Menu

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3. When P1 dA E 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 P1 dA E, press the ENTER

button.

2. Press the CHANGE button until the correct year

appears, then press the ENTER button.

3. Press the CHANGE button until the correct month

appears, then press the ENTER button.

4. Press the CHANGE button until the correct date

appears, then press the ENTER button.

5. When the display flashes the correct year, month and

date, press the ENTER button.

6. When the display flashes P1 dA

E, press the CHANGE

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
appears, then press the ENTER button.

4. Press the CHANGE button until the correct minute
appears, then press the ENTER button.

5. When the display flashes the correct time, press the
ENTER button.

6. When the display flashes P2 CLoc, press the
CHANGE button to move to the Daylight Saving
Time On/Off Setting.

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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 S , press the ENTER
button.

2. Press the CHANGE button to alternate between On
and Off.

3. When the display flashes the correct setting, press
the ENTER button.

4. When the display flashes P3 dL S

, press the
CHANGE button to move to the Quick Set-Up Code
setting.

The Quick Set-Up Code Setting

Note: If 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 Prn , press the ENTER
button.

2. The display will flash the current setting. Press the
CHANGE button to scroll through each of the Quick
Set-Up Code Settings.

Code Print Style Print Direction

Pr-1

Pr-2

Pr-3

Pr-4

Pr-5

Pr-6

Pr-7

Day, 24Hr., 100th/Hr Right Side Print
Day, 12Hr., 60th/Hr. Right Side Print
Month, Date, 24Hr., 100th/Hr. Right Side Print
Month, Date, 12Hr., 60th/Hr. Right Side Print
2 Digit Year, Month, Date, 12Hr., 60th/Hr. Right Side Print
4 Digit Year, Month, Date, 12Hr., 60th/Hr. Right Side Print
4 Digit Year, Month, Date, 24Hr., 60th/Hr. Right Side Print

3. When the display flashes the correct setting, press the
ENTER button.

4. When the display flashes P4 Prn

, press the CHANGE

button to move to the Other Options menu.

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Accessing the Other Options Menu

1. When the display flashes P5 Oh r, 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
Code

I1 Prn

I2 LAn9

I3 Prdr

I4 APr

I5 2Er0

I6 bdL

I7 EdL

I8 dIA9

Menu Function

Set Print Style using Symbol or Print Style Codes
Sets the Language of the print out
Sets the Print Direction (left or right hand)
Disable, enable, or configure the Auto print option
Disable/enable Leading Zero in print out
Set the date that Daylight Saving Time begins
Set the date that Daylight Saving Time ends
Accesses the Diagnostic Routine

Setting Up Alternate Print Styles

Note: If 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 Prn , 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 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.

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4. Press the CHANGE button until the desired number
appears in the third position. Press the ENTER button.

5. Press the CHANGE button until the desired number
appears in the fourth position. Press the ENTER button.

6. When the display flashes all four correct numbers,
press the ENTER button.

7. When the display flashes 11 Prn

, 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, MONTH, 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

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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
symbols.

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 99%. 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.

1. When the display flashes Pr SYbL, press the ENTER
button.

2. Press the CHANGE button until the character symbol you
want to print appears, then press the ENTER button.

3. A n symbol will appear in the display to designate the
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 Prn
button to move to the Language Setting.

, press the CHANGE

Table 2: Custom Print Style Samples

Print Style Example Code to Enter Length

DAY,12Hr,60th/Hr FRI PM 1:45
DAY,24Hr,60th/Hr FRI 13:45
DAY,24Hr,10th/Hr FRI 13.7
DAY,24Hr,100th/Hr FRI 13.75
DATE,12Hr,60th/Hr 13 PM 1:45
DATE,24Hr,60th/Hr 13 13:45
DATE,24Hr,10th/Hr 13 13.7
DATE,24Hr,100th/Hr 13 13.75
MONTH,DATE,12Hr,60th/Hr APR13 PM 1:45
MONTH,DATE,24Hr,60th/Hr APR13 13:45
MONTH,DATE,24Hr,10th/Hr APR13 13.7
MONTH,DATE,24Hr,100th/Hr APR13 13.75

dAY SPCE 1260

dAY SPCE 2460

dAY SPCE 2410

dAY SPCE 24100

dA

E SPCE 1260 h

dA

E SPCE 2460 h

dA

E SPCE 2410 h

dA

E SPCE 24100 h

mon

h SPCE dA E SPCE 1260 h

mon

h SPCE dA E SPCE 2460 h

mon

h SPCE dA E SPCE 2410 h

mon

h SPCE dA E SPCE 24100 h

h

h

h

h

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