Acroprint ESP1 80, User Manual

Page 1: ...ESP180 ESP180 User Manual ...

Page 2: ...te radio frequency energy However such harmful interfer ence can still result if the equipment is not properly installed or used in accordance with the instruction manual Even when properly installed and used the equipment may still cause harm ful interference if it is operated in a residential area in such case the user is required to correct the interference at his or her own expense Declaration...

Page 3: ...15 2 13 Preset printing combinations 15 3 Customize printing formats 17 3 1 Setting the sequence in which order Date Time Number and Comment print 17 3 2 Setting the date format 18 3 3 Setting the time format 19 3 4 Setting the comment format 19 3 5 Setting the number format 20 3 6 Setting Daylight Savings Time DST 22 3 7 Setting print direction 24 4 Error messages 25 5 Manufacturer s warranty 27 ...

Page 4: ...e hour and minute will appear just as you want them to look You can even include on the printout one of nine preset messages You can choose your numbering system control whether the numbers repeat or auto matically advance and decide for yourself whether the print appears on the left or right side of your form As a result the final product will look just as you want it to look thereby cater ing to...

Page 5: ...5 Introduction 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 ...

Page 6: ...areas with chemical fume concentration areas with extreme vibration or when placed on an unstable or unlevel surface The following cautions should be attended to seriously Please take the time to read and understand all of the instructions included in this User s Manual Always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire injury or electric shock Do not use this product near water or ...

Page 7: ...mplete the registration card and return it to Acroprint to ensure the ESP180 warranty MO 16 AM Edit Button Front portion of print bar programming mode Accept Advance Button Rear portion of print bar programming mode Print Bar press anywhere normal mode Ribbon Access Door Card Stop Day of Week Date Time Digital Display Note This is the normal display in the idle prompt Your display may appear diffe...

Page 8: ...to unlock the bracket from the bottom 2 Insert the key into the keyhole on the bottom 3 Turn it 1 4 turn counterclockwise 4 Slide the bracket down and away from the unit 5 Remove the key UNLOCK BRACKET PROGRAM MODE Wall Mount Bracket Keyhole Back of ESP180 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 desi...

Page 9: ...he 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 5 be sure to install the ribbon first see Section 2 4 You can fasten the mounting bracket to the wall and attach the clock before yo...

Page 10: ...dge are pushed into their clips If necessary turn the knob on the ribbon cartridge clockwise while snapping the ribbon cartridge into place Be sure to press on the ribbon cartridge to snap it behind the bottom two clips located approximately halfway down the ribbon cartridge Remove any slack in the ribbon 6 The door should be closed by pressing on it until it snaps Do not use the key 7 After the p...

Page 11: ...wall mounting bracket You should mark the screw locations by using the bracket as a template As you hold the bracket level fasten the unit to the wall by using the three screws furnished Then having placed the clock against the wall guide the clock onto the bracket being careful not to pinch the power cord Finally press downward until the clock snaps securely into place You should not be able to l...

Page 12: ...ogramming 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 Press it to change data If you hold down the button the selections will advance more quickly The portion closest to the rear of the printer which we call the Accept Advance Button accepts the setting and advances the procedure t...

Page 13: ...he 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 t...

Page 14: ... the clock will be displayed in a 12 hour format You will be able later to take advantage of a separate step in the programming menu to program the clock to display the time in either a 12 hour or a 24 hour format The clock will display minutes only not tenths or hundredths 2 11 Setting the month date and year Next you will see MO flashing and the current month will appear You can change the month...

Page 15: ...n the same format in which it is printed Next you will see DISP flashing and your current display option will appear You can press the Edit Button to change this option to a 12 hour or 24 hour format Then press the Accept Advance Button to accept the display you have chosen You will automatically advance to the next item in the programming sequence 2 13 Preset printing combinations To simplify pro...

Page 16: ...g options by using the Edit Button To customize print formats you should choose NONE If you wish to select a preset option use the Edit Button to display it and then press the Accept Advance Button to accept it Otherwise choose NONE and you will be ready to customize the printing format Do not exit the programming menu if you want to customize printing formats If you have accepted one of the PR01 ...

Page 17: ...appear Press the Edit Button to cycle through the available combinations DTC Date Time Comment No number CDT Comment Date Time No number CTD Comment Time Date No number TDC Time Date Comment No number DTN Date Time Number No comment NDT Number Date Time No comment NTD Number Time Date No comment TDN Time Date Number No comment NDC Number Date Comment No time CTN Comment Time Number No date NTC Num...

Page 18: ...ear in the small If you use 18 21 characters everything will appear in the smaller typeface 3 2 Setting the date format Next you will see DATE flashing then current date format will appear To cycle through the available options press the Edit Button No date printed NONE Month Date Year MDY Date Month Year DMY Year Month Date YMD Month Date MD Date D Day of the week DAY Day Month Date DMD Day Month...

Page 19: ...24HU Once you have selected the time you want press the Accept Advance Button to accept it You will then automatically advance to the next programming menu option 3 4 Setting the comment format Next you will see CMNT flashing then the current comment option will appear To cycle through the available options press the Edit Button No comment printed NONE In IN Out OUT Approved APPD Faxed FAXD Filed ...

Page 20: ...ess the Edit Button To continue press the Accept Advance Button If you have selected NO no number will print The display will automatically advance to the next item on the programming menu Daylight Savings Time If you have selected YES a number will print Continue through the following steps to set the number of digits you want printed the number you wish to be the starting number and the repeatin...

Page 21: ...to the next digit press the Accept Advance Button For example if you choose to print 6 digits then six digits will appear on the display When the first digit flashes set it by pressing the Edit Button Then the second digit will flash set it in the same way Continue like this for all the digits Then press the Accept Advance Button to continue to the next programming item NOTE When the number advanc...

Page 22: ...om 2 to 9 times Once you have set this repeated number function press the Accept Advance Button to accept it You will then automatically advance to the next programming menu option 3 6 Setting Daylight Savings Time DST Next DST will flash and OFF or ON will appear OFF and ON indicate whether the Daylight Savings Time feature is turned on off or on If ON is displayed the clock will automatically as...

Page 23: ...splay will cycle through the twelve months When you have reached the month you need press the Accept Advance Button to accept the Daylight Savings Time start month shown on the display Then a date in that month will appear on the display with the date portion of the display flashing To change the start date shown press the Edit Button When you have reached the date you need press the Accept Advanc...

Page 24: ...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 To change the current setting press the Edit Button Right print RGHT Left print LEFT When you have selected the proper print direction press the Accept Advance Button to accept the print direction displayed You have now finished executing t...

Page 25: ...t s Service Department ERR0 When this appears it indicates that although the printhead moves no print appears It may be that the home sensor is discon nected or damaged Try either of the following Reset the recorder see next page for the location of the Reset Button Contact either the Acroprint distributor from whom you purchased this product or Acroprint s Service Department ERR1 When this appear...

Page 26: ...he unit behind the wall mounting bracket If you press this button it will restore the factory default setting to the following Time 6 00 AM Date Jan 1 1999 Time display 12 hour format Print Month Date Year 12 hour AM PM minutes no comments no numbering Error messages Reset switch ...

Page 27: ...o Acroprint products purchased and retained in the U S A The warranty is not applicable if the device has been subject to misuse abuse negligence accidents power surges or lightning The warranty is also not applicable if the serial number has been altered defaced or removed or if the device has been tampered with or taken apart by anyone other than an authorized service person Please return the wa...

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