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1. Mounting screw locations should be marked on the wall Do not insert a drill bit through the mounting holes of the back plate when drilling holes 1 Disconnect the power cord from the power source 2 Unlock and remove the cover 3 Locate the teardrop mounting hole and the two 74 mounting holes in the back plate 4 Approximate the final location of the clock Insert one 10 wood screw or equivalent into the wall 1 1 2 38 mm from the top center location of the clock 5 Hang the clock on the screw using the teardrop mounting hole 6 Secure the clock to the wall by inserting screws through the bottom two mounting holes 7 Reconnect the power cord to the power source 8 Re install the cover and secure Amano TCX 21 Operation Manual 3 Make a Test Print Make sure that there is power to the TCX 21 Refer to Page 3 Insert a piece of paper or time card into the TCX 21 The clock will automatically print YEAR MONTH DATE and TIME with AM or PM SS APR 18 ani 06 If the imprint is satisfactory the TCX 21 is ready for use If you wish to change the time and or print style on the TCX 21 enter the Program Mode to make changes to the print styles The next page gives instructions on programming the TCX 21 to fit your needs Adjusting the Margin 1 Unlock and remove the cover Note suggest unplugging the clock before performing margin adjustment Locate the Card Stopper A
2. 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 Pr 59b YERr Lc m zm n pa 3 A symbol will appear in the display to designate the first Symbol Code has been assigned I 54 0 Continue to assign codes until you have finished Press the CHANGE button until the En code flashes then press the ENTER button 6 When the display flashes II Prnt press the CHANGE button to move to the Language Setting AL 112 u Prnt Amano TCX 21 Operation Manual 0 Table 2 Custom Print Style Samples Print Style Example Code to Enter Length DAY 12Hr 60th Hr FRI PM 1 45 dAY SPCE 1260th 82 DAY 24Hr 60th Hr FRI 13 45 dAY SPCE 2460th 68 DAY 24Hr 10th Hr FRI 13 7 dAY SPCE 2410th 58 DAY 24Hr 100th Hr FRI 13 75 dAY SPCE 24100th 68 DATE 12Hr 60th Hr 13 PM 1 45 dAtE SPCE 1260th 82 DATE 24Hr 60th Hr 13 13 45 dAtE SPCE 2460th 68 DATE 24Hr 10th Hr 1313 7 dAtE SPCE 2410th 58 DATE 24Hr 100th Hr 13 13 75 dAtE SPCE 24100th 68 MONTH DATE 12Hr 60th Hr APR13 PM 1 45 month SPCE dAtE SPCE 1260th 115 MONTH DATE 24Hr 60th Hr APR13 13 45 month SPCE dAtE SPCE 2460th 101 MONTH DATE 24Hr 10th Hr APR13 13 7 month SPCE dAtE SPCE 2410th 91 MONTH DATE 24Hr 100th Hr APR13 13 75 month SPCE dAtE SPCE 24100th 101 YEAR MONTH DATE 12Hr
3. 28 29 SY 7 APR D 43 28 29 SY 8 CMPL D 53 34 87 SY 9 ORIGN 50 32 89 SY 10 FILE 40 26 32 En End of File Ad Add a Character dL Delete a Character Setting the Language 1 When the display flashes I2 LAn9 press the ENTER button 2 Press the CHANGE button until the correct language appears then press the ENTER button 3 When the display flashes I2 LAn9 press the CHANGE button to move to the Print Direction ul Eng i2 LAnY Please refer to the table below for Language selections English Spanish French Portuguese LI En9 L2 SPn Amano TCX 21 Operation Manual L3 Frn LA Pt9 12 Setting the Print Direction 1 When the display flashes 13 Prdr press the ENTER button 13 Prdr 2 Press the CHANGE button until the correct direction rh appears r 9ht for Right Side Printing or LEFt for Left Side Printing then press the ENTER button 3 When the display flashes I3 Prdr press the CHANGE 113 Prdr button to move to the Auto Print Setting Setting the Auto Print 1 When the display flashes 14 APrt press the ENTER APr E button 2 P 2 Press the CHANGE button until the correct printing mode appears then press the ENTER button Auto Print on P Will automatically print a single print when media is inserted Manual Print OFF Requires you to use the PRINT button when printing Precision Print on P 5 Enables you to print multiple or co
4. 60th Hr 95 APR13 PM 1 45 EAT SPCE month SPCE dAtE 143 SPCE 1260th YEAr SPCE month SPCE dAtE YEAR MONTH DATE 24Hr 60th Hr 95 APR13 13 45 LS 129 lt YEAr SPCE month SPCE dAtE VEAR MONTH DATE 24Hr 10th Hr 95 APR1313 7 SE ATSIC 119 YEAr SPCE month SPCE dAtE YEAR MONTH DATE 24Hr 100th Hr 95 APR13 13 75 SEATSIC N 129 YEAR MONTH DATE SYMBOL1 95APRI3RCVD STAT SPCE month SPCE dAtE 127 YEARMONTH DATE SYMBOL2 95APRI3SENT YTATSPCE month SPCE dAtE 494 YEAR MONTH DATE SYMBOL3 95 APR13 FAX D R SOC month SPCE dAtE 127 YEAR MONTH DATE SYMBOL4 95 APR13 PAID OAT SOCK month SPCE AME 494 Amano TCX 21 Operation Manual 11 Table 3 Symbol Codes and Lengths Code Character Length 2dYEAr 2 Digit Year 25 16 45 nnonh Month 30 19 74 dAtE Date 20 13 16 dAY Day 20 13 16 JLAN Julian Date 30 19 74 12 10th 12 Hr amp 10 Hr 49 32 24 12 20th 12 Hr amp 20 Hr 59 38 82 12 60th 12 Hr amp 60 Hr 59 38 82 12 100th 12 Hr amp 100 Hr 59 38 82 24 10th 24 Hr amp 10 Hr 35 23 03 24 20th 24 Hr amp 20 Hr 45 29 61 24 60th 24 Hr amp 60 Hr 45 29 61 24 100th 24 Hr amp 100 Hr 5 29 61 SLSh Slash 10 6 58 dASh Dash 07 4 61 SPCE Space 03 1 97 4dYEAr 4 Digit Year 28 14 00 SY 1 RCVD 43 28 29 SY 2 SENT 40 26 32 SY 3 FAX D 43 28 29 SY 4 VOID 40 26 32 SY 5 PAID 40 26 32 SY 6C FM D 43
5. AMANO TCX 21 Electronic Time Clock Operation Manual 7 v Z g LO amano 7 6 3 Thank you for purchasing another fine product from Amano Cincinnati Inc 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 Do not return this clock to the retailer If you have any questions or need assistance please call us toll free at 1 800 253 9836 Proprietary Notice This document contains proprietary information and such information may not be reproduced in whole or part without the written permission from Amano Cincinnati Inc 140 Harrison Ave Roseland New Jersey 07068 Amano Cincinnati Inc reserves the right to make equipment changes and improvements which may not be reflected in this document Portions of this document may have been updated to include the latest hardware or firmware version if applicable We recommend that this document be read in its entirety before any attempt is made to operate the equipment Need Ribbons Keys and Accessories Visit www amano com or Call 800 253 9836 S
6. GE button until the correct minute appears then press the ENTER button FR E 14 07 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 Amano TCX 21 Operation Manual 6 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 St press the ENTER P3 dL SE button 2 Press the CHANGE button to alternate between On and Off 3 When the display flashes the correct setting press aFF the ENTER button 4 When the display flashes P3 dL St press the CHANGE button to move to the Quick Set Up Code setting P3 di Ss 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 Prnt press the ENTER L 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 Day 24Hr 100th Hr Right Side Print Pr 2 Day 12Hr 60th Hr Right Side Print Pr 3 Month Date 24Hr 100t
7. dAtE Sets the date P2 Cloc Sets the clock time P3 dLSt Disable Enable Daylight Saving Time P4 Prnt Sets the print style using Quick Print Set Up Codes P5 Othr Accesses Other Options Menu Amano TCX 21 Operation Manual 5 3 When PI dAtE 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 dAtE 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 ag DIO appears then press the ENTER button 4 Press the CHANGE button until the correct date appears then press the ENTER button Pi d Ak ss DID aa D40 5 When the display flashes the correct year month and SUASA date press the ENTER button 6 When the display flashes P1 dAtE press the CHANGE button to move to Setting the Clock Time Pi d AL Setting the Clock Time Note Use a 24 hour and 60 minute format when setting the time For example 2 00 PM 14 00 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 2 00 appears then press the ENTER button 4 Press the CHAN
8. djustment Screw on the right side of the clock below the printer platen Position a piece of paper or time card as desired 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 Amano TCX 21 Operation Manual Program Mode Guide Unlock and remove the cover Locate the PROGRAM CHANGE and ENTER buttons on top of the clock PROGRAM A CHANGE 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 Pl
9. ge is not stuck or jammed Also check to see that the ribbon cables are in good condition After clearing any jams restore the power and press the RESET button Contact your Amano Cincinnati representative for assistance The dLt error message signifies that an attempt was made to get into the Program mode during the Daylight Saving changeover one hour lockout Wait one hour and you will be able to program the clock Amano TCX 21 Operation Manual 17 AMANO Corporate Headquarters 140 Harrison Avenue Roseland NJ 07068 1239 800 526 2559 www amano com AJR 305503 Copyright 2007 Amano Cincinnati Inc 1 07 0
10. ght 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 6530 MONTH DATE 12H 60th Right Side Printing 6630 MONTH DATE 24H 60th Right Side Printing 6830 MONTH DATE 24H 100th Right Side Printing 6570 YEAR MONTH DATE 12H 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 Print
11. h Hr Right Side Print Pr 4 Month Date 12Hr 60th Hr Right Side Print Pr 5 2 Digit Year Month Date 12Hr 60th Hr Right Side Print Pr 6 4 Digit Year Month Date 12Hr 60th Hr Right Side Print Pr 7 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 Prnt press the CHANGE 7 button to move to the Other Options menu Pr 2 Amano TCX 21 Operation Manual 7 Accessing the Other Options Menu 1 When the display flashes P5 Othr press the ENTER button The display will flash the first programming step in the Other Options sub menu 11 Prnt Press the CHANGE button to advance through the menu selections Menu Code Menu Function Il Prnt Set Print Style using Symbol or Print Style Codes 12 LAn9 Sets the Language of the print out 13 Prdr Sets the Print Direction left or right hand 14 APrt Disable enable or configure the Auto print option I5 2Er0 Disable enable Leading Zero in print out I6 bdLt Set the date that Daylight Saving Time begins I7 EdLt Set the date that Daylight Saving Time ends I8 dIA9 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 When the display flashes 11 Prnt press the ENTER bu
12. ing 5530 MONTH DATE 12H 60th Left Side Printing 5630 MONTH DATE 24H 60th Left Side Printing Amano TCX 21 Operation Manual Code Print Style Print Direction 5830 MONTH DATE 24H 100th Left Side Printing 5570 YEAR MONTH DATE 12H 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 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 9996 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
13. isplay flashes 17 EdLt press the CHANGE button to move to the Diagnostics Mode see Exit Program Mode to end n EdL E The Diagnostic Routine The Diagnostic Routine checks the LCD segments the number of prints and clears the memory Print Style Language Leading Zero Suppress Clock and Calendar Right Left Print and Daylight Saving Time features 1 When the display flashes I8 dlA9 press the ENTER button The Diagnostic Routine consists of the following Menu Code Menu Function dl LCd Tests the segments of the LCD d2 NPrt Displays total number of print outs d3 Clr Clears memory and restores default settings When the display flashes dl LCd LCD segments check press the ENTER button di LEd When all of the LCD segments are turned on press the ENTER button to advance to the next step When the display flashes d2 nPrt total number of de nPrt prints press the ENTER button The number of prints counted will be displayed Press the ENTER then CHANGE button to advance to the next step When the display flashes d3 CLr memory clear press the ENTER button To clear the memory and reset the defaults press the CHANGE button until the 3 appears then press the ENTER button Press the CHANGE button until the 2 appears then press the ENTER button 3 When the display flashes 32 press the ENTER button d3 Lr e nu ca Amano TCX 21 Operation Manual Exit Prog
14. nsecutive prints when holding down the PRINT button 3 When the display flashes 14 APrt press the CHANGE 7 button to move to the Leading Zero Setting Setting the Leading Zero On or Off Note The Leading Zero appears on the print out before single digit times and dates For example DEC 06 08 00 1 When the display flashes I5 2ErO press the ENTER button 2 When the display flashes OFF or on press the CHANGE button to toggle between off and on Press OF the ENTER button to select 3 When the display flashes I5 2ErO press the CHANGE i5 2Erd button to move to the Begin Daylight Saving Time setting Amano TCX 21 Operation Manual mn Setting Begin Daylight Saving Time Note 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 The steps below change the begin date for DST DST is enabled and disabled in the Main Programming Menu Updating the begin date for DST needs to be done just one time since the clock s rolling calendar function will auto calculate the begin date for each year thereafter To change the end date for DST refer to the next section 1 When the display flashes 16 bdLt press the ENTER button 2 Press the CHANGE button until the correct year sa Ul appears then press the ENTER button 3 Press the CHANGE button un
15. pecifications Power Requirements AC100V x 1096 50 60Hz AC120V 10 60Hz AC230V 1096 50 60Hz Ambient Temperature 10 C to 45 C 14 F to 113 F Ambient Humidity 1096 to 9096 non condensing Dimensions 6 7 8 175 mm wide x 8 1 4 210 mm high x 6 1 4 159 mm deep Weight 3 196 Kg 7 Ibs Environment Indoor use only dust free environment Keep out of direct sunlight External View Print Button Analog Clock LCD Display gt Aga K Print Window r N 7 N 4 Preiss 7 6 5 Printer Platen and Margin Adjustment Cover Lock Amano TCX 21 Operation Manual 1 Removing the Cover amp Packing Material 1 Internal View Turn the key clockwise to unlock the cover Lift the cover up then pull it towards you to remove it Lift the printer block and remove the spacer Remove the spacer between the Ribbon Cartridge and the Printer Carriage Tab Reinstall the cover of your unit Reset Button Ribbon Cartridge Card Stopper Card Stopper gt Adjustment Screw Printer Platen Amano TCX 21 Operation Manual 2 Power Connection Before connecting power verify that the AC outlet voltage falls in the range of 100 240 Volts AC and that the power cord and plug are appropriate for your AC source Plug the power cord into a properly grounded 120 or 240 Volt wall outlet Wall Mounting Note
16. ram Mode Press the PROGRAM button and the display will show the current date The clock hands will reset to the current time Note The TCX 21 uses a Lithium battery to maintain the user settings incase of a power failure If a power failure occurs and the Lithium battery is dead the time clock settings may revert to default settings i e DST Begin and End dates may change Replacing the Ribbon To Remove 1 Remove the cover 2 Pull the two white release tabs upward and remove the ribbon cassette To Insert 1 If the print mechanism is down and a piece of paper cannot be inserted press the RESET button to move the carriage up This will make the ribbon installation easier 2 Insert the ribbon cassette Be sure to mount the ribbon between the printer head and ribbon guide as arrows illustrate 3 Turn the knob on the cassette clockwise one turn to take up any slack in the ribbon 4 Replace the cover and check the print quality to confirm that you have installed the ribbon correctly Amano TCX 21 Operation Manual 16 Error Messages Error Code Cause El Prt Home sensor motor carriage stuck E2 Prt Time sensor carriage stuck E3 Prt Home sensor E4 Prt Carriage stuck Er Prt General print error dLt Daylight Saving Time Program For error messages E1 through E4 turn off the power before checking to see that the carria
17. til 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 I6 bdLt press the CHANGE button to move to the End Daylight Saving Time Setting 17 EdLt will display Setting End Daylight Saving Time Note 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 The steps below change the end date for DST DST is enabled and disabled in the Main Programming Menu Updating the end date for DST needs to be done just one time since the clock s rolling calendar function will auto calculate the end date for each year thereafter To change the begin date for DST refer to the previous section 1 When the display flashes 17 EdLt press the ENTER button 1028 2 Pressthe CHANGE button until the correct year appears then press the ENTER button 3 Pressthe CHANGE button until the correct month appears then press the ENTER button Amano TCX 21 Operation Manual 14 Press the CHANGE button until the correct date so 1028 appears then press the ENTER button When the display flashes the correct year month and se 1023 date press the ENTER button When the d
18. tton 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 11 and 12 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 Press the CHANGE button until the desired number appears in the first position Press the ENTER button Press the CHANGE button until the desired number appears in the second position Press the ENTER button Amano TCX 21 Operation Manual Pr 59b 4 Press the CHANGE button until the desired number appears in the third position Press the ENTER button 65 00 5 Press the CHANGE button until the desired number appears in the fourth position Press the ENTER button 55 10 Table 1 Print Style Codes for the Program Mode 6 When the display flashes all four correct numbers press the ENTER button 7 Whenthe display flashes 11 Prnt press the CHANGE button to move to the Language Setting Code Print Style Print Direction 6510 DAY 12H 60th Right Side Printing 6210 DAY 24H 10th Right Side Printing 6810 DAY 24H 100th Ri

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