ES900 USER'S MANUAL 1
This unit complies with the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 1. The details of this User's Manual are subject to change without previous notification. 2.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION & FEATURES 2. BEFORE USING YOUR TIME RECORDER Attached Accessories Location of Name Print Position on Time Card 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
1. INTRODUCTION & FEATURES INTRODUCTION: Thank you for purchasing an Acroprint Model ES900 Time Recorder. We are confident this time recorder will give you full satisfaction. Items such as the time and date are preset at the factory. After plugging in the AC power, the recorder can be used immediately. However, we recommend reading this manual before you start using your time recorder. FEATURES: Main applications : Payroll/job cost recorder, time recorder or numbering machine.
2. BEFORE USING YOUR RECORDER Package Contents Unpack the time recorder and check its contents to ensure that the time recorder unit and all accessories shown below are included. Attached Accessories • User's Manual • Keys ................2 pcs. • Wall-Mount Fittings Screw .......4 pcs. Template ....1 sheet. • Ribbon Cassette ................1 pc. • The ribbon cassette is installed at the factory.
3. QUICK EASY SETUP 1 Unlock the key and remove the top 3 Replace the cover and lock. case. CA U TI ON 2 Remove the PROTECTION PAD. 4 Plug the AC cord into the AC outlet and insert a card.
4. OPTIONAL FUNCTIONS The following optional functions are available by adding an optional board: External Time Signal for Bell, Built-in Buzzer, and the Slave Clock. External Time Signal and Built-in Buzzer External time signal and Built-in buzzer shall be controlled by time table program and their duration settings. Refer to the "18. SETTING THE TIME TABLE PROGRAM," and the "19. SETTING THE EXTERNAL TIME SIGNAL / BUILT-IN BUZZER.
5. HOW TO PROGRAM THE TIME RECORDER To enter the program setting mode, you must plug the AC cord into the AC outlet and remove the cover. Next press the [SELECT] button once. Then the recorder changes into the program mode showing the " "on the display positioned under the "TIME" mark. N/A Program modes Control buttons Function of 3 control buttons [SELECT]: You can select the desired program setting mode by pressing this [SELECT] button.
6. SETTING THE TIME Example: Change the time from 10:08 to 10:09. 1 Press the [SELECT] button and position the " " under the "TIME" mark. At that moment, the "Hour" flashes. (The flashing means it can be changed.) 2 Change the "Minute". Press the [CHANGE] button to set at "09". And then press the [SET] button. TIME Second TIME Hour Minute SELECT SELECT CHANGE SET CHANGE SET At that moment, the "Second" starts to run from "00". Change the "Hour".
7. SETTING THE DATE Example: Change the date from October 20, 2003 to October 21, 2003. 1 Press the [SELECT] button and position the " " under the "DATE" mark. At that moment, the "Year" flashes. (The flashing means it can be changed.) 3 Change the "Date". Press the [CHANGE] button to set at "21". And then press the [SET] button. DATE Year DATE Month Date SELECT SELECT CHANGE CHANGE SET SET Change the "Year".
8. SETTING THE 12/24 HOUR FORMAT Example: Change the hour format to 24 hour. 1 Press the [SELECT] button and position the " " under the "HOUR" mark. At that moment, the flashing digit indicates "Hour Display Format Options". (The flashing means it can be changed.) Change the "Hour". In case of the example, press the [CHANGE] button to set at "2". Then press the [SET] button. HOUR HOUR SELECT CHANGE SET SELECT Hour Display Format Options Display 1. 12 hour PM 3:00 2.
9. SETTING THE PRINT ORDER Example: Set the print order to "Month, Date, Year, Hour, Minute." 1 Press the [SELECT] button and position the " " under the "PRINT ORDER" mark. At that moment, the flashing digit indicates "Print Order Options." (The flashing means it can be changed.) Change the "Print Order Options". In case of the example, press the [CHANGE] button to set at "3". Then press the [SET] button.
10. SETTING YEAR & MINUTE FORMAT If you have selected the recorder to print the year, this allows you to choose the number of digits in the year (two or four). You may also select the minute format: standard minutes, hundredths, twentieths or tenths of an hour. You may also choose whether to print leading zeros. Example: Change the Year imprint to 4 digits and the Minutes to 1/100 min. and the Leading Zero to enabled. 1 Press the [SELECT] button and position the " " under the "PRINT PATTERN" mark.
PRINT PATTERN 3 Change the "Leading Zero". In case of the example, press the [CHANGE] button to set at "2". And then press the [SET] button. SELECT CHANGE Leading Zero Print Example 1. ZERO Disabled JAN 1 3:00 2. ZERO Enabled JAN 01 03:00 4 After you finish setting the print pattern, press the [SET] button once again. SU MO TU WE TH SET FR SA Now the print pattern setting has been completed. Replace the cover and lock. Important: Printing will not occur unless Step 4 is completed.
11. SETTING PRE-PROGRAMMED COMMENTS Example: Change the comment to "SENT". 1 Press the [SELECT] button and position the " " under the "COMMENT" mark. At that moment, the flashing digit indicates "Comment Options". (The flashing means it can be changed.) Change the "Comment Options". In case of the example, press the [CHANGE] button to set at "2". And then press the [SET] button. COMMENT SELECT 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13.
12. SETTING THE CUSTOMIZED COMMENTS • Maximum 3 lines comment can be set to print. • Note: This time recorder can print a maximum of 31 characters. However, number of characters depends on font size. Refer to the "25. CHARACTER CODE FOR ALPHANUMERIC". Example: space ABC HOTEL ......... 1st comment line 21 OCT '03 ........... 2nd comment line (Date, Month, Year) BOSTON, MA ....... 3rd comment line 2 And then press the [SET] button.
3 Press the [SELECT] button and position the " " under the "COMMENT" mark. Setting the 1st comment line. At the moment, the flashing digit indicates "Character Position". And then press the [SET] button. Comment Line Character Position Character Code COMMENT 4 Set the "Character Code" In case of example, the 1st character is "A", then enter the character code "02". Refer to the "25. CHARACTER CODE FOR ALPHANUMERIC" Press the [CHANGE] button until the correct character code appears.
5 The 2nd character is "B", then enter the character code "03". 7 Follow the same procedure for further characters settings. COMMENT 8 Setting the 2nd comment line Press the [SET] button to change the comment line number to "C2". SELECT CHANGE SET Press the [CHANGE] button until the correct character code appears. And then press the [SET] button. The character code "03" means "B".
9 The 2nd character is "SPACE", then 11 enter the character code "01". Follow the same procedure for further characters settings. COMMENT 12 SELECT CHANGE Setting the 3rd comment line. Press the [SET] button to change the comment line number to "C3". SET Press the [CHANGE] button until the correct character code appears. And then press the [SET] button. The character code "01" is "SPACE".
13 The 2nd character is "O", then enter the character code "10". The 2nd character SELECT COMMENT CHANGE SET 15 After you finish setting the customized comments, press the [SET] button three times. Now the customized comments setting has been completed. Replace the cover and lock. Important: Printing will not occur unless Step 15 is completed. Press the [CHANGE] button until the correct character code appears. And then press the [SET] button.
Setting the Print Position of Customized Comments Align Left Center ABC HOTEL 21 OCT '03 BOSTON, MA Align Right ABC HOTEL 21 OCT '03 BOSTON, MA ABC HOTEL 21 OCT '03 BOSTON, MA Example: Change the print position to "Center". 1 Press the [SELECT] button and position the " " under the "PRINT ORDER" mark. At that moment, the flashing digit indicates "Print Order Options". (The flashing means it can be changed.
Confirming and Changing the Customized Comments Example: 1st comment line: No change. 2nd comment line: Change from "Year" to time "HH:MM". 3rd comment line: No change. ABC HOTEL Year 21 OCT '03 BOSTON, MA 1 Confirming the 1st comment line To confirm the customized comments that have been set, press the [SELECT] button and position the " " under the "PRINT ORDER" mark. At that moment, the "Character Position" flashes, and press the [CHANGE] button.
2 Changing the Customized Comments In case of example, press the [CHANGE] button to set at "5". And then press the [SET] button. At that moment, flashing changes from the "Character Position" to the "Character Code". The character code "26" means "Year". COMMENT SELECT CHANGE Character Position 1 Code 28 Meaning Date 2 3 4 01 27 01 5 26 SPACE Month SPACE Year SET Press the [CHANGE] button to set at "2A".
13. SETTING THE LANGUAGE This setting is available if you select "Month", "Day of the week" or "Comment" in previous "PRINT ORDER". Example: Change the print language into Spanish. 1 Press the [SELECT] button and position the " " under the "LANGUAGE" mark. At that moment, the flashing digit indicates "Print Language Options". (The flashing means it can be changed.) Change the "Language". In case of the example, press the [CHANGE] button to set at "2". And then press the [SET] button.
14. SETTING THE PRINT METHOD Example: Change the print direction to "Left" and the print activation to "Manual". 1 Press the [SELECT] button and position the " " under the "PRINT METHOD" mark. At that moment, the flashing digit indicates "Print Direction Options". (The flashing means it can be changed.) Print direction SELECT Change the "Print Direction". In case of the example, press the [CHANGE] button to set at "2". And then press the [SET] button.
3 After you finish setting the print method, press the [SET] button once again. SU MO TU WE TH FR SA Now the print method setting has been completed. Replace the cover and lock. Important: Printing will not occur unless Step 3 is completed. Automatic will allow the clock to print by simply inserting a card or piece of paper. Semi-automatic will allow the clock to print by pressing the push bar only when a card or piece of paper is inserted.
15. SETTING DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME Daylight Saving Time function 1 D.S.T. execution time At 2:00 a.m. on the first day of Daylight Saving Time, the clock automatically gains one hour to show 3:00 a.m. When 3:00 a.m. comes on the last day of the Daylight Saving Time, it loses one hour and returns to 2:00 a.m. 2 Setting D.S.T.
Set the starting date. 2 Change the "Year" 4 Change the "Date" In case of the example, press the [SET] button because the year 2003 is not being changed. SELECT CHANGE SET At the moment, the flashing changes from "Year" to "Month". Push the [CHANGE] button to set at "06" and push the [SET] button. SU At the moment, the "starting date" of the display changes from flashing to steady and the " " mark is displayed under "SU".
Set the ending date. 5 Change the "Year" In case of the example, press the [SET] button because the year 2003 is not being changed. Year Month Date DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME " " mark means "ending date" setting SELECT CHANGE SET At the moment, the flashing changes from "Year" to "Month". SELECT CHANGE SET 6 Change the "Month" Push the [CHANGE] button to set at "10" and push the [SET] button. SELECT CHANGE SET At the moment, the flashing changes from "Month" to "Date".
Deleting the Daylight Saving Time settings To delete and cancel the daylight saving time settings, change the display of "Month" of the starting setting to " ". Example: To change April 6, 2003 as the "starting date" and delete daylight saving time settings. 1 Press the [SELECT] button and position the " " next to the "DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME" mark. (The flashing means it can be changed.) Year Month 3 Press the [CHANGE] button to set at " ". SU DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME SU Press the [SET] button twice.
16. SETTING THE NUMBER In this setup, you can select digits of printed number, the Repeat Times of number, and type of Number Reset . Example: Change the Number Digit to 4 digits and the Repeat Times to 2 times, and the Reset to 0. 1 Press the [SELECT] button and position Change the "Number Digit". The Number Digit can be set to 1 to 8. In case of the example, press the [CHANGE] button to set at "4". And then press the [SET] button.
3 Change the "Reset Options". NUMBER In case of the example, press the [CHANGE] button to set at "3". And then press the [SET] button. SELECT Reset Options CHANGE Execution event of Reset. 1. Disabled 2. Return to INITIAL NUMBER Change of date 3. Return to 0 Change of date 4 After you finish setting the number, SET SU MO TU WE TH FR SA press the [SET] button once again. Now the number setting has been completed. Replace the cover and lock.
17. SETTING THE INITIAL NUMBER Example: Setting the initial number to "123". Refer to "16. SETTING THE NUMBER". 1 Press the [SELECT] button and position 3 Set the correct numbers in the same the " " next to the "INITIAL NUMBER" mark. At that moment, the flashing " " indicates the 1st digit of the initial number. (The flashing means it can be changed.) manner as Step 2. And then press the [SET] button.
18. SETTING THE TIME TABLE PROGRAM The time table program function allows I Mark© "*" printing (Irregular registration Mark), an External Time Signal and a Built-in Buzzer. These functions can be programmed for each day of the week and each time period. Use the I Mark "*" (asterik prints) to indicate punches earlier or later than scheduled. Example 1: The time table program is explained using the following example.
2 (2) Set the "Action". Press the [CHANGE] button to set at "1". And then press the [SET] button. (3) Set the "Hour". In case of example, press the [CHANGE] button to set at "9". And then press the [SET] button. Hour SU MO TU WE TH FR SA TIME TABLE PROGRAM SELECT CHANGE SET BUZZ At that moment, the display changes to the following figure. Selected Day of the week SU MO TU WE TH FR EXT.
3 Setting program No. 2 Make settings for Program No. 2 in the same manner as for Program No. 1, as illustrated in the following figure, and press the [SET] button. Press the [CHANGE] button twice. At that moment, the display changes to the following figure. SU TIME TABLE PROGRAM SELECT CHANGE BUZZ SET MO TU EXT.
1 Press the [SELECT] button and position the " " over the "Time table program" mark. At that moment, the flashing digit indicates the "Program No.". (The flashing means it can be changed.) Day of the week Program No. Action TIME TABLE PROGRAM 2 Setting program No. 1 SELECT CHANGE SET (1) Set the "Day of the week". Press the [SET] button. At that moment, the flashing changes from the "Program No." to the "Day of the week". In case of example, press the [CHANGE] button to set at "9".
(3) Set the "Hour". In case of example, press the [CHANGE] button to set at "9". And then press the [SET] button. 3 Setting program No. 2 Press the [CHANGE] button twice. At that moment, the display changes to the following figure. Hour SU MO TU WE TH FR SA TIME TABLE PROGRAM SELECT BUZZ EXT. *OFF SIGNAL SELECT *ON CHANGE Minute MO TU WE TH FR Make settings for Program No. 2 in the same manner as for Program No. 1, as illustrated in the following figure, and press the [SET] button.
6 After you finish setting the time table 4 Setting program No. 3 Make settings for Program No. 3 in the same manner as for Program No. 1, as illustrated in the following figure, and press the [SET] button. SU BUZZ MO TU WE EXT. *OFF SIGNAL SELECT TH *ON FR SU MO TU WE TH FR SA SA TIME TABLE PROGRAM CHANGE program, press the [SET] button once again. Now the time table program setting has been completed. Replace the cover and lock.
Confirming the Time Table Program settings To confirm the programs that have been set, press the [SELECT] button and position the " " over the "Time Table Program" mark. At that moment, the "Program No." flashes. And then press the [CHANGE] button. After you finish confirming the program, press the [SET] button 6 times. Now the time table program setting has been completed. Replace the cover and lock. Important: If you do not complete confirming the settings, the time recorder will not print.
19. SETTING THE EXTERNAL TIME SIGNAL / BUILT-IN BUZZER With the optional board installed, the durations of External Time Signal and Built-in Buzzer can be set from 1 to 30 seconds. Example: Change the External Time Signal to 30 seconds and the Built-in Buzzer to 10 seconds. 1 Press the [SELECT] button and position the " " over the "EXT. SIGNAL / BUILT-IN BUZZ." mark. At that moment, the flashing digit indicates the "Ext. Signal". (The flashing means it can be changed.) Ext.
20. SETTING THE SLAVE CLOCK In this setup, you can select the Slave Clock. Note: For this feature to be functional, the optional board must be installed in the Time Recorder. Clock Options 0. Signal Options (for Slave Clock) Disabled Slave Clock 30. 30-second reversal 1. 60. 60-second reversal 2. N/A 59. 59-minute impulse Setting the Slave Clock Example: Set the Slave Clock and 60-second reversal. 1 Press the [SELECT] button and position the " "up the "SLAVE CLOCK" mark.
21. SETTING THE PASSWORD When the password is set, you are asked to enter it. If the password you entered does not coincide with the setting, you cannot change the setting values. You may select any 4-digit number from 0001 to 9998 as your password. Note : Numbers "0000" and "9999" are not valid passwords. All settings must be reset if you forget the password. Refer to the "23. RESETTING". Example: Set the password "1234". 1 Press the [SELECT] button and position the " " over the "PASSWORD" mark.
How to change settings when the Password is set Once the password is set, you are required to enter the current password before changing any settings. "9999" will be displayed when you press the [SELECT] button. 1 Press the [SELECT] button, at that moment "9999" is displayed and the first two digits flash. (The flashing means it can be changed.) SELECT CHANGE 2 Set the last two digits. In case of the example, press the [CHANGE] button to set at "34". Then press the [SET] button.
Canceling the Password The code "0000" must be entered to cancel the password. Example: Cancel the password "1234". 1 Press the [SELECT] button, at that 3 Press the [SELECT] button and position the moment "9999" is displayed and the first two digits flash. (The flashing means it can be changed.) " " over the "PASSWORD" mark. At that moment, the first two digits "12" flash. (The flashing means it can be changed.) SELECT CHANGE SET In the example, press the [CHANGE] button to set at "12".
22. RE-SETTING To return all setting to the factory defaults, push the reset switch with a pointed implement. NOTICE: All your custom settings will be deleted and will revert to the factory defaults when the reset switch is pushed. To make new settings, please refer to "Setting ···".
23. WALL MOUNTING Caution: The supplied screws are intended for use on a thick wooden wall or wooden column. Do not use any other materials. The time clock may come off if used on other materials. 1 Install the supplied wall-mount screws 3 Replace cover and lock. into a wall by using the template. Be sure to keep about 6mm (1/4") of the screw head away from the wall. The recommended height from the floor to the bottom of the ES900 is 45". WA LL WA LL 2 Unlock the key and remove the cover.
24. REPLACING THE RIBBON CASSETTE 1 Unlock the key and remove the cover. 3 Turn the knob of the new cassette in the direction of the arrow (clockwise) to tighten the ribbon. 2 Hold the ribbon cassette by its tab and pull straight out to remove it. 46 4 Place the cassette inside the time recorder as shown in the figure. Push the ribbon until it snaps into position. Turning the knob on the ribbon cassette may make installation easier.
Print head Ribbon mask Ribbon NOTE: Install the cassette so that the ribbon is between the print head and the ribbon mask. Printing will not come out properly if the ribbon is placed behind the ribbon mask. 5 Turn the knob of the cassette in the 6 Replace the cover and lock. direction of the arrow to tighten the ribbon.
25. CHARACTER CODE FOR ALPHANUMERIC Num: Sequential number HH: Hour MM: Minute 1 15: Language-Specific Character Code NULL Max. Dots – SPACE 3 Character Code SS: Second Meaning DOW: Day of the week Code Meaning Insert Character Exchange Line 1 to 2 Delete Character Exchange Line 2 to 3 Insert Line Exchange Line 3 to 1 Delete Line Delete All Large (BOLD) Character Code 48 A Max. Dots 8 Z Max. Dots 8 4 Max.
Large Character Code A Max. Dots 7 Z Max. Dots 7 4 Max. Dots - B 7 0 7 5 - C 7 1 7 6 - D 7 2 7 7 - E 7 3 7 8 - Character Code Character Code Character F 7 4 7 9 - G 7 5 7 10 - H 7 6 7 11 - I 4 7 7 12 - J 7 8 7 13 - K 7 9 7 14 - L 7 Year 28(18) 15 - M 8 Month 22 ´ 3 N 7 Date 14 O 7 DOW 15 6 + 6 P 7 HH:MM 32(44) , 4 Q 7 HH:MM:SS 50(62) - 6 R 7 Number 7x(n) .
Small Character Code A Max. Dots 6 7 Max. Dots 6 HH:MM Max.
Language-Specific Character English Character # $ @ [ \ ] ^ ` { | } ~ EURO Dots Bold 9 9 9 7 8 7 8 5 7 5 7 7 8 Large 7 6 7 6 6 6 6 4 6 4 6 6 7 Small 6 6 6 5 6 5 4 3 5 4 5 6 6 Character Pt $ @ ¡ Ñ ¿ ´ ` ¨ ñ } ~ EURO Dots Bold 11 9 9 5 8 7 5 5 9 7 7 7 8 Large 8 6 7 4 7 6 4 4 7 7 6 6 7 Small 8 6 6 4 6 6 3 3 7 6 5 6 6 Character # $ § Ä Ö Ü ^ ` ä ö ü ß EURO Dots Bold 9 9 8 8 8 8 8 5
26. INSTALLING THE OPTIONAL Ni-Cd BATTERY This option allows for printing up to 200 registrations without AC power. Order Acroprint Part Number 58-0108-000, optional battery pack, for this feature. 1 Unlock the key and remove the cover. 3 Replace the cover and lock. 2 Insert the battery connector into the compartment connector to install the battery.
27. CONNECTING THE OPTIONAL FUNCTIONS Connecting the Master Clock CAUTION: Be sure to pull out AC cord from AC outlet before connecting wires of the Master Clock. Improper connection may cause a malfunction of the unit. Also refer to "Attaching the Wire Clamp" to secure wires with the wire clamp. 1 Unlock the key and remove the cover. 3 Insert wires into two left terminals for the master clock, and tighten both screws. Insert the " + " 30/60 second signal cable.
Connecting the External Time Signal If external signal(s) are required, the addition of a relay (not supplied) will be necessary. Please consult your local electrician. When a signal is activated the internal contacts close completing the circuit. These internal contacts are "dry" and supply no voltage. Voltage applied to these contacts must not exceed 30 volts. An external relay must be used to activate signaling devices. Recommended Relays: (Or similar line voltage switching relays) Available at W. W.
Attaching the Wire Clamp CAUTION: Be sure to pull out AC cord from AC outlet before attaching the wire clamp. 1 Remove two screws holding the wire clamp. Wire clamp Two screws 2 Make wires go through the hole of the wire clamp and secure it with screws. (See the Figure 1.) If diameter of wires is too small to fix by the above method, turn the wire clamp upside down and feed wires through the clamp. Then secure it with screws. (See the Figure 2.
28. TROUBLE-SHOOTING Error No. appears Refer to the following list for proper operation. No. Error contents E-00 CPU error E-01 The remaining life of lithium battery for memory back-up is short. E-05 The card is not inserted in the Time Stamp properly. E-30 Cannot print. The printer motor or home position sensor is not normal. Action Contact Acroprint at (800) 334-7190 (in USA). Correctly insert the card. Make sure that the ribbon cassette is correctly inserted in place. Press the push bar.
29. SPECIFICATIONS Clock accuracy Monthly accuracy ± 15sec. (at ordinary temperatures) Calendar Year up to 2099. Automatically adjusted to leap years, 31-day months and months with thirty or fewer days, and the days of the week. Printing system Dot matrix Power failure compensation Three years of cumulative power failure hours after the date of shipment.
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