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Symptom

   

         

Possible Problem

   

                                     

Solution

 

 

Punches print   
on wrong row 
 

 
 

The End of Day set incorrectly 
 

Time Card Format set incorrectly 
 
Pay period type is set incorrectly 

 

 
 

Set End of Day correctly 
 

Set Time Card Format correctly

 

 

 
Set Pay Period type correctly 

 

 
 

Display is in 
AM/PM hours 
but clock 
prints in 24Hr 
format 

 

 

The clock display format and print 
format are independent.    You must 
make sure each is set correctly. 

 

 

Set the display format correctly 

Set the print format correctly 

 

Clock is 
printing in 
wrong color 

 

Ink Color Change Time set 
incorrectly 

Set the Ink Color Change Time correctly 

 

 

Clock print 
location is a 
little off 

 

 

Clock printing position needs to be 
adjusted. 

 

Adjust the clock print position 

 

 
Print 
registration is 
faint or not 
visible at all 
 

Ribbon cassette not firmly seated. 
 

Ribbon is stuck. 
 

Press down firmly on ribbon cassette until it 
clicks into place. 

Turn ribbon advance knob clockwise.    If 
ribbon will not advance remove cassette and 
try advancing again.    If ribbon won’t advance 
replace ribbon. 

 
 

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions 

1. 

Q: The display does not work or parts of it do not work.   

    A: Possible Causes: 

a. Motherboard is defective   
b. The LCD display is defective.   

Correction:

 Contact your local dealer or Acroprint for repair.                                     

2.    Q: Can my clock calculate the pay period total? 
     A: No. The ATR240 does not offer time total calculation. 

3.    Q: Why does the clock keep rejecting the time card? 

 A: Check to see if the correct side of the Time Card is inserted.  If Time Card 

Recognition is turned on your Monthly Time Card must be inserted with the 
current date on the front side.    If you are using a Weekly Time Card make sure 
Time Card Recognition is turned off. 

4.    Q: Why didn’t the time recorder setting I changed not work? 
 

  A: Make sure you press [P6] after you enter your setting. 

5.    Q: Why is my clock printing on the wrong row? 

 

  A: - Make sure the date is set correctly. 

 

  - Make sure the “End of Day” time is set correctly. 
  - For Weekly pay periods make sure the    "End Day of 
    Pay Period" is set correctly. 
  - Make sure the Pay Period type is is set correctly. 

Summary of Contents for ATR240

Page 1: ...ATR240 User Manual Top Loading Time Card Recorder...

Page 2: ...ur warranty Battery replacement should be done by qualified personnel wearing the proper eye protection CAUTION Danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or...

Page 3: ...8 Internal View 8 Re setting Time Recorder to Factory Defaults 9 Troubleshooting 9 Frequently Asked Questions 10 Maintenance 11 Replacing the Ribbon Cassette 11 Replacing the Circuit Board Batteries...

Page 4: ...int Customer Service at 800 334 7190 3 Connect the ATR240 power adapter and plug it into a wall outlet to turn the clock on Do not attempt to service the ATR240 yourself Disassembling the clock will v...

Page 5: ...07 Sun 01 07 07 Clock Display Format 12 or 24 Hr 12 08 Adjust Printing Position Max 6mm Vert Horiz adj Increase s to move up right 00 15 Vertical Axis 00 30 Horiz Axis 08 08 vert horiz 09 DST Start Mo...

Page 6: ...Clock Overview Top View Front View Battery Status Indicator A fully charged Battery will have 5 bars DST Icon displays when exiting programming mode when DST is turned on Each blink of the colon is o...

Page 7: ...Page 4 Rear View...

Page 8: ...e 9 Press P4 or P5 to select the current date 10 Press P6 to save Setting Time 11 The mode indicator 3 will be flashing press P6 to select 12 Press P4 or P5 to select the current hour 13 Press P6 to s...

Page 9: ...date 32 Press P6 to save 33 Press P4 or P5 to select the correct start time US 2am 34 Press P6 to save 35 Complete steps 29 34 to complete the set up for the end of DST Setting Print Format 36 The mod...

Page 10: ...n Available Auto Column Changing Yes Compatible with Wkly Time Card Yes Card Recognition Off Card Recognition front back Yes Clock Specifications Miscellaneous Input Voltage DC 18v Input Current 1 5A...

Page 11: ...4v Capacity 1800mA Standby mode 30 36hr reserve power Fully charged 5 days use 300 punches day Note Actual battery life depends on many factors such as battery age temperature discharge history etc a...

Page 12: ...e was not set correctly Prolonged power outage Set correct time Set time after power is restored The clock keeps losing time The coin cell battery on the motherboard needs to be replaced Replace the c...

Page 13: ...n will not advance remove cassette and try advancing again If ribbon won t advance replace ribbon Frequently Asked Questions 1 Q The display does not work or parts of it do not work A Possible Causes...

Page 14: ...3 to move the print head to the center of the clock so that the ribbon cassette can be more easily accessed 2 Pull the ribbon holder tabs towards you to unlock the ribbon cassette and use the handle o...

Page 15: ...any components on the circuit board Avoid using metal objects to remove the batteries Note all Time Recorder settings will be reset to factory defaults as soon as the Main board battery is removed Bac...

Page 16: ...o the clock with the wires inserted into the opening in the side of the compartment This is important since the battery door can t be attached if the battery is sitting on top of the wires You may nee...

Page 17: ...a relay is required Please call Acroprint or your Dealer to order the relay PN 01 0230 000 When a signal is activated by the clock the internal contacts of the relay close and complete the circuit Th...

Page 18: ...nual available on web 06 0400 001 ATR240 User Manual available on web 06 0401 000 Mounting Template available on web 09 7000 000 ATR241 Weekly Time Card pack of 250 09 7001 000 ATR241 Monthly Time Car...

Page 19: ...ject to misuse abuse negligence accidents power surges and lightning The guarantee is not applicable if the serial number has been altered defaced or removed or if the device has been tampered with or...

Page 20: ..._____________ Email Address____________________________________________________ So that we may serve you better please indicate your primary business activity 01 Manufacturing 04 Government 02 Wholesa...

Page 21: ...06 0400 001 Rev C...

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