U-Line H-2812 Operation Manual

π H-2812

DIGITAL
TIME CLOCK

1-80 0-295-5510

uline.com

SETUP

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WARNING! This equipment has been tested
and found to comply with the limits for a
Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15
of FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to
cause harmful interference in which case the
user will be required to correct the interference
at his or her own expense.

CAUTION! Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.

NOTE: This digital apparatus does not exceed
the Class A limits for radio noise emissions
from digital apparatus as set out in the radio
interference regulations of the Canadian
Department of Communications.

Serial number label for bottom of clock.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Alert Definitions .....................................................................2

Precautions ...........................................................................3

Introduction ..........................................................................4

Features ................................................................................4

Equipment ......................................................................... 4-5

ES700 .................................................................................. 4

Open and Close Unit .......................................................... 5

Power the Unit/Print Positioning ........................................... 5

Important Things to Remember When Using The ES700 .......6

Quick Start .............................................................................6

Atomic Synchronization ...................................................... 6

Set Time Zone (-5 EST, -6 CST, -7 MST, -8 PST) ....................... 6

Automatically Receive Atomic Signal ................................ 6

Turn DST OFF ........................................................................ 6

Program the Time Recorder .................................................. 7

Settings .............................................................................7-15

Time .....................................................................................7

Date .................................................................................... 8

12/24 Hour Format .............................................................. 8

Print Order ........................................................................... 9

Year Digit ............................................................................ 9

Hour/Minute ................................................................... 9-10

Leading Zero .................................................................... 10

Preset Comments .............................................................. 10

Language .......................................................................... 11

Print Length ........................................................................ 11

Print Method ................................................................. 11-12

Daylight Saving Time (DST) ............................................12-14

Set Password ................................................................. 14-15

Enter Password ...................................................................15

Cancel the Password .........................................................15

Reset Factory Default Settings ....................................... 15-16

Wall Mounting .....................................................................16

Replacing the Ribbon Cassette .......................................... 17

Troubleshooting ...................................................................18

Specifications .....................................................................19

Information contained in this manual is company private to Acroprint Time Recorder Co., and shall not be modified, used, copied, reproduced or disclosed in whole or in part

without the written consent of Acroprint. Contents herein are current as of the date of publication. Acroprint reserves the right to change the contents without prior notice. This

manual has been carefully prepared to cover all aspects of this unit. However, if any explanations are inadequate, unclear, or difficult to understand, please contact Acroprint.
We recommend that you carefully read this manual to maximize the use of this unit. © 2008 Acroprint Time Recorder Co. All Rights Reserved.

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ALERT DEFINITIONS

For your safety and the protection of the unit, the following alerts are used throughout this manual.

READER ALERT MEANING

Alerts you to supplementary information.

Alerts you to helpful tips (information given as a guide to action).

Alerts you to supplementary information that is essential to the completion of a task.

Alerts you to possible data loss, breaches of security, or other more serious problems.

Alerts you that failure to take or avoid a specific action might result in physical harm to you
or to the hardware.

Alerts you to stop immediately. Failure to do so will result in physical harm to you or to the
hardware.

Alerts you that improper handling may cause electrical shock resulting in serious injury or
death.

Alerts you not to disassemble or modify the unit.

Alerts you to remove power cord from wall outlet

Alerts you "do not" perform an action.

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PRECAUTIONS

ALERT DESCRIPTION

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• Insert the power plug as far as it will go. Improper insertion of the plug may result in fire or
electric shock.

• Do not disassemble the unit. High voltage is present inside that may lead to an
electric shock.

• Do not modify the unit. Modifications may cause a fire and/or electric shock.

• Do not use any voltage of the power source other than designated.

• Do not share a single outlet with another plug. This may lead to a fire or electric shock.

• Do not damage, break, or modify the power cord.

• Do not put heavy objects on, pull, or forcefully bend the cord. These may damage the
cord, possibly resulting in a fire or electric shock.

• Do not plug or unplug the unit with a wet hand. This may lead to an electric shock.

• Do not place the unit on an uneven or tilted surface. This may result in injuries due to the
unit dropping or falling off.

• Do not put a water-filled container or a metal object on top of the unit. If water is spilled
or the metallic object slips inside, a fire or electric shock may occur.

• Do not install the unit in a humid or dusty environment. This may result in a fire or
electric shock.

• Do not place the unit near a kitchen counter or humidifier. Oil, smoke, or steam
generating from them may cause fire or electric shock.

• Do not yank the power cord to disconnect from the outlet. Hold the plug with your hand
to do so, or the cord may be damaged. This may lead to a fire or electric shock.

• Do not insert or drop any other time card than specified into the slot. Such misuse may
cause a fire or electric shock.

• Do not come in contact with the print head. This may result in personal injury.

• If any anomaly occurs, for example, heat or smoke is generated or an odor is emitted,
unplug the unit immediately and contact your dealer for servicing. There is a danger
that further use may cause a fire or electric shock.

• If foreign matter should get in the unit (including a piece of metal, water, or liquid),
disconnect the plug from the outlet immediately and contact your dealer for servicing.
There is a danger that further use may cause a fire or electric shock.

• Remove the line cord plug from the outlet before transferring the unit, or it may damage
the cord. This may lead to a fire or electric shock.

• If the unit should be dropped or the case is broken, unplug the unit and contact your
dealer for servicing. Further use may lead to a fire or electric shock.

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing an Acroprint Model ES700 Time Recorder. We are confident this unit will give you full
satisfaction. Items such as the time and date are preset at the factory. After plugging in the power cord to the wall
outlet, this unit can be used. However, we recommend reading this manual before you start using this unit.

FEATURES

Main Applications: Payroll/job cost recorder or time stamp.

• Atomic Synchronization sets time and date automatically

• Quartz Time Recorder

• Digital LCD (Date, Hour, Minute, Day of the Week)

• Perpetual Calendar

• Dot-Matrix Printer

• Automatic Daylight Saving Time (DST)

• Automatic Date, Month Year Change to 2099

• 3-way Print Activation:
a. Automatic
b. Semi-Automatic

• Durable Snap-in Ribbon Cartridge

• Adjustable Print Positions

• Prints in 4 languages

• Prints Date

• 13 Preset Comments

• Selectable 2- or 4-digit Year

• 12 or 24-Hour Format

• Regular Minute, Tenths, or Hundredths of an Hour

• Password Protection

• Wall or Desktop Mount

c. Manual

EQUIPMENT

Unpack the unit and check its contents to ensure that the time recorder unit and all accessories shown below are

included. If equipment has been damaged in transit, report the extent of damage to the transportation company

and to Acroprint. Order replacement equipment, if necessary.

ES700 Manual x 1

Display

Cover

Push Bar

Front View (With Cover) Front View (Without Cover) Back View

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Wall Bracket x 2

Key Hole

(2 Screws)

Control
Buttons

Keys x 2 Ribbon Cassette x 1

Display

(Factory Installed)

Ribbon
Cassette

Print Head

Wall-Mount Fitting x 1

(4 Screws, 4 Mollies, 1 Sheet)

Wall-Mount Holes

AC

Adapter

AC Adapter Cord

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OPEN AND CLOSE UNIT

OPEN UNIT

1. Insert the key into the lock on cover of the unit. Turn
the key in the clockwise position to unlock the unit.
Remove the cover. (See Figure 1)

Figure 1

When you open the unit for the first time,
you must remove the Protective Pad and
Cardboard Insert. Plug the AC Adapter
into the back of the unit. Refer to Remove
Protective Pad and Cardboard Insert/Plug
AC Adapter into Unit below. (See Figure 2)

Open Unit

CLOSE UNIT

Replace the cover. Insert the key into the lock on the
cover of the unit. Turn the key in the counter-clockwise
position to lock the unit. Refer to Close Unit below.
(See Figure 3)

Figure 3

Close Unit

POWER THE UNIT/PRINT POSITIONING

Plug the transformer into the AC outlet.
Insert a card to get a sample print.
Refer to Power the Unit below.
(See Figure 4)

AC Adapter

Figure 4

AC Outlet

Ribbon may dislodge. To avoid damage to
the printer, press the ribbon cartridge firmly
into position after removing the protective pad.
Refer to Remove Protective Pad and Cardboard
Insert/Plug AC Adapter into Unit. (See Figure 2)

2. Remove protective pad and cardboard
insert. Plug AC adapter into unit.
(See Figure 2)

Figure 2

Cardboard

Insert

AC Adapter

Power the Unit

Print position from the card edge is adjustable by pressing
and sliding the print position button located on the right
outside bottom of the unit. Maximum distance from
edge of form to print is approximately 1⁄" (30 mm).
Refer to Print Position on Time Card below. (See Figure 5)

Figure 5

Protective

Pad

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Print Position on Time Card

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IMPORTANT THINGS TO REMEMBER
WHEN USING THE ES700

You must open the unit to make changes
to the settings. After each use, replace the
cover and lock it. Refer to "Open and Close
Unit" on page 5.

After performing each procedure on the unit, remember
to press
mode. To exit program mode anytime, press

SET

until the unit returns to normal operation

SET

until the

unit returns to normal operation mode. (See Figure 6)

Figure 6

When you are setting a digit or an option on
the display, flashing means that it is ready to
be changed. You must press

SELECT

until you

reach the desired digit or option. Then press

SET

to lock the desired value in place.

Printing is always disabled while settings are being
changed. Once the final

SET

has been completed in

any given operation, printing is enabled.

QUICK START

ATOMIC SYNCHRONIZATION

The clock receives the NIST WWVB Signal, which will
automatically set the time and date. Refer to Atomic
Synchronization Time Zones to the right.

For more information about the WWVB Radio Signal
(Atomic Signal), visit NIST’s website at: www.nist.gov.

Daylight Saving Time (DST) defaults to AUTOMATIC.

If you are in the EST Time Zone and observe
DST, the Atomic Synchronization should work
automatically after the AC cord has been
plugged into the AC outlet overnight.

SET TIME ZONE (-5 EST, -6 CST, -7 MST, -8 PST)

1. Press

2. Press

3. Press

SELECT

CHANGE

until the arrow points to Time Zone.

until your Time Zone appears.

(See Time Zones on page 8.)

SET

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AUTOMATICALLY RECEIVE ATOMIC SIGNAL

1. Plug the transformer into the AC outlet overnight.

2. If the Atomic Clock Symbol indicator (See Figure 7) is on
in the morning, your clock is receiving the atomic clock

signal and the time and date should be set properly.

Figure 7

Atomic Synchronization Symbol Indicator

3. If you did not receive the atomic signal, try
repositioning the clock or set the unit manually as

described above.

If you do not observe DST, follow the
procedure below to turn DST off.

TURN DST OFF

1. Press

2. Press

3. Press

ATOMIC SYNCHRONIZATION TIME ZONES (DEFAULT = ES-05)

DISPLAY TIME ZONE DESCRIPTION

SELECT
CHANGE
SET

12

11
10
09
08
07
06
05
04
03
02
01
00 Greenwich

-01

-02

-03

-04 Atlantic Standard Time

ES-05 (Default) Eastern Standard Time

CS-06 Central Standard Time

-07 Mountain Standard Time

PS-08 Pacific Standard Time

AS-09 Alaska Standard Time

HS-10 Hawaiian Standard Time

-11

-12

(twice). Arrow points to DST.

until "2" is displayed.

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