ESP180 User Manual
Thank you for purchasing Acroprint's ESP180 Electronic Time Recorder. Acroprint offers a complete line of time recording equipment, accessories, and supplies. Please contact your local dealer or Acroprint for more information about time cards, card racks, and replacement ribbons. FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement (USA): Pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules, this piece of equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device.
Table of Contents This Table of Contents is provided for your convenience. However, please remember that is important to review the entire User Manual, start to finish. Although page numbers are provided for specific programming functions, each is a part of a mechanical sequence which must be followed in order. 1. Introduction .......................................................................... 4 1.1 Product overview .......................................................... 4 1.
1. Introduction 1.1 Product overview The Acroprint Electronic Side Printer model 180 (ESP180) has been designed to be a versatile, reliable, inexpensive time recorder that can handle the needs of most businesses. Its design allows for fast, easy alignment of forms. The “push button” electric printing produces clear, clean, accurate printing on either thin paper stock or thicker card stock. The ESP180 will always be on time.
1.2 General specifications Power supply: voltage input 120VAC, 50/60 Hz output 16VAC @ 1.5A Dimensions: 5 in. wide x 7.15 in. tall x 6.5 in. deep Shipping Weight: 6 lbs.
2. Setup 2.1 Site requirements/safety instructions The ESP180 can be installed in any normal office environment. No special wiring or cooling is required.
2.2 Unpacking and inspection Open the shipping carton and carefully remove the contents: • ESP180 • 1 key • Power cable • Ribbon • User Manual • 3 screws Inspect the ESP180 and its accessories for damage. Report any damage or shortages to the company from which the unit was purchased. Complete the registration card and return it to Acroprint to ensure the ESP180 warranty.
Back of ESP180 Wall Mount Bracket Keyhole Key Holder NOTE: Please keep all the packing materials so they may be used should you wish to transport the ESP180 in the future. They are specifically designed to protect the ESP180 during shipment. 2.3 Connecting power Before you place the ESP180 on a wall or a flat surface, you must make sure the power is connected.
The power cable is then inserted into the recessed area on the bottom of the clock. Push the cable into the opening, being careful to hold the cable straight until the connector is snug. As a precaution against the power cord accidentally being pulled out, you may loop the power cord back around the tab and then through the notch. When the bracket is reinstalled, be careful not to pinch the power cord between it and the unit. If you want to mount the unit on a wall (see Section 2.
2.4 Installation and removal of ribbon cartridge The ESP180 is shipped without the ribbon cartridge installed. Please use the Printhead following instructions to install the ribbon cartridge. Clips Ribbon Access Door Knob Tab To install the ribbon cartridge: Ribbon 1. Remove the new ribbon cartridge from its box. 2. Insert key in access door, turning clockwise ¼ turn. Open door. Remove key from door. 3. Turn the knob on the ribbon cartridge clockwise to remove any ribbon slack. 4.
2.5 ESP180 installation You have your choice of mounting the ESP180 on a wall or placing it on a smooth, dry surface. If you install it on a table top or a desk, be sure the power cord is safely stored so that it does not interfere with surrounding walking space. If you choose to mount it on a wall, we recommend you use a wood surface or any other material that can support the weight of the unit. We advise you not to mount it directly on drywall.
2.7 Programming overview To enter the programming mode, insert the key in the bottom of the unit and turn clockwise. Then, remove the key. The machine will remain in programming mode until both ends of the print bar are pressed at the same time or until it reaches the end of the programming menu cycle. In the programming mode, the print bar becomes two separate programming switches (see diagram). The portion closest to the front, which we call the “Edit Button,” edits the current setting.
2.8 Factory settings The ESP180 is set at the factory to print the following: Time: Eastern Standard Time Date: Current month, date, year Time display: 12-hour format Print order combination: Date: MDY (month date year) Time: 12MN (12 hour, AM/PM, minutes) Comment: none Number: none Daylight savings time: On (enabled) Print direction: Right 2.9 Activating the program mode You activate the programming mode by inserting the key into the bottom of the clock and turning it ¼ turn clockwise.
You should continue to press the Edit Button until the desired time in minutes appears. Then press the Accept/Advance Button to accept the display as shown. Next, the hour will begin to flash. Press the Edit Button until the desired hour appears. Please be sure the AM or PM setting is correct. Once again, press the Accept/Advance Button to accept the display as shown. You will then automatically advance to the next programming menu option.
Next, you will see YEAR flashing, and the current year will appear. As before, press the Edit Button until the desired number appears. Then press the Accept/Advance Button to accept the display you have chosen. You will once again automatically advance to the next item in the programming sequence. NOTE: The ESP180 will automatically set the day of the week for you, based on the month, date, and year you have selected. 2.
The preset printing combinations are: NONE PR01 Month Date 12MN PR02 Month Date 24MN PR03 Month Date 24HU PR04 Day Month Date 12MN PR05 Day Month Date 24MN PR06 Day Month Date 24HU PR07 Day Month Date Year 12MN PR08 Day Month Date Year 24MN PR09 Month Date Year 12MN PR10 Month Date Year 24MN PR11 Date Month Year 12MN PR12 Date Month Year 24MN DEC12 PM1:45 DEC12 13:45 DEC12 13.75 TH DEC12 PM1:45 TH DEC12 13:45 TH DEC12 13.
3. Customize printing formats 3.1 Setting the sequence in which order Date, Time, Number and Comment print You will see DATE flashing; the current date format will appear. To cycle through the available options, press the Edit Button. The print format options do not affect how information is displayed; they do affect how it is printed. You may select three of four items and the sequence in which they appear: date, time, number, and comment.
NOTE: With the ESP180 you will be able to print up to 21 characters. The size of the typeface, however, will depend on the number of characters you select to program. For example: - - 3.2 At all times, AM and PM will be printed in small type. If you utilize 16 or fewer characters, everything will appear in the large typeface. If you use precisely 17 characters, the date and time will appear in the larger typeface, while the comment and number will appear in the small.
3.3 Setting the time format Next you will see TIME flashing, then the current time printing format will appear. To cycle through the available options, press the Edit Button. No time printed = NONE 12-hr, minutes = 12MN 12-hr, tenths = 12TN 12-hr, hundredths = 12HU 24-hr, minutes = 24MN 24-hr, tenths = 24TN 24-hr, hundredths = 24HU 12-hour format with minutes Once you have selected the time you want, press the Accept/ Advance Button to accept it.
Once you have selected the comment you want, press the Accept/ Advance Button to accept it. You will then automatically advance to the next programming menu option. 3.5 Setting the number format Next you will see NUM flashing, then either “YES” or “NO” will appear. pf “YES” means that the numbering feature is activated and numbers can be printed. “NO” means that the numbering feature is not activated. If you wish to change from one of these to the other, press the Edit Button.
To continue, press the Accept/Advance Button. NOTE: If you select a six digit number, then all 6 characters (two small and four alphanumeric characters) will be used. Next, SNUM will flash and the starting number will appear. You can program the starting number by setting one digit at a time. The number that appears on the display will have the same number of digits that you just selected to be printed. The digits 00 will flash one by one, right to left.
Then REPT will flash, followed by the number of times a number will repeat. You can program a 1- to 6-digit number to repeat up to 9 times. If you want the numbers to be printed consecutively, choose 1: the number will not repeat and will advance with each print. To make a number repeat, select the number of times you want it to repeat before advancing – anywhere from 2 to 9 times. Once you have set this repeated number function, press the Accept/Advance Button to accept it.
Sunday in October, the days on which Daylight Savings Time begins and ends. If your business requires other date changing adjustments than these, you will have to remake those programming changes each year. To change “OFF” to “ON,” or vice versa, press the Edit Button. Press the Accept/Advance Button to accept the Daylight Savings Time option shown on the display. If you have chosen “ON,” SDST (Start Daylight Savings Time) will flash; then the Daylight Savings Time start month will appear.
When you reach the month you need, press the Accept/Advance Button to accept the month shown on the display. Then the date will appear on the display, along with the month. The date portion of the display will be flashing. To change the start date displayed, press the Edit Button. When you reach the date you need, press the Accept/Advance Button to advance to the next programming menu item. 3.7 Setting print direction Then PDIR will flash; the current print direction will appear.
4. Error messages ERR: When this appears, it indicates there is no printhead movement. There are three probable causes: - The printhead may have jammed. - The ribbon cartridge may have jammed; or - The motor may be disconnected or damaged. Try any of the following: - Check the ribbon cartridge. Make sure it is inserted correctly. - Reset the recorder (see next page for the location of the Reset Button).
NOTE: The Reset Button You can find the ESP180 Reset Button on the back of the unit, behind the wall mounting bracket.
5. Manufacturer's warranty Should you have any questions concerning your warranty information or supplies, please contact the dealer or store from which you purchased the equipment. This product is guaranteed to the original purchaser for a period of one (1) year from original purchase date against defective materials and workmanship when used under normal operating conditions.
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