Amano CP-3000, User Manual

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CP-3000 User’s Guide
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Card Color
The CP-3000 can be used with most of the colored time cards
available. However, when selecting a time card, you should make sure
that the background color of the card does not interfere with the time
card sensors’ ability to read the contrast between the card and the
Column Position Block in the imprint (see page 3-1). In addition, the
surface of the time card should be smooth, and clean of any oil, dirt, or
dust. A rough or soiled card surface will also impede the time card
sensors’ ability to read the
Column Position Block in the imprint.
Time Card Settings
The Time Card Settings menu in the Program Mode is used to verify
that the Card Type Setting is correct and to adjust the Bottom (Bm)
and Side (Sm) Margins of the imprint. When adjusting these margins,
the length and location of the imprint should be taken into consideration.
Since the CP-3000 uses the
Column Position Block on the imprint to
record column position, the imprint can not be aligned with any
corresponding lines or artwork in the card. If this occurs, the card will be
ejected and a “beep” will sound.
Card Type Setting
The only allowable Card Type Setting for the CP-3000 is “18”. This
setting corresponds to a 3.375” (86 mm) wide “Clipper” type card. This
card type is recommended, but others can be used. The card width can
be adjusted mechanically by setting the width of the card throat. To verify
the Card Type Setting, perform the following steps:
Step 1 . Remove the top cover.
Note: ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) precautions should be adhered
to before touching the
Mode Switch .
Step 2 . Enter the Program Mode by setting the
Mode Switch to PROGRAM .
Step 3 . Press the FUNCTION key until the Time
Card Settings menu item appears in the
display.
Step 4 . Press the NO key to select the Card Type
Setting Password of “5”.