Chapter 7

Maintenance

Ribbon Change.................................................................. 7-2

Cleaning the Time Recorder............................................. 7-3

PERFECT Info Display ...................................................... 7-4

Service Call........................................................................ 7-4

Ribbon Change

The duration of the life of a ribbon is relative and unique to the individual application.

This is especially true with bicolored ribbons since it is very dependent on the number of registrations made by each color.

To change the ribbon, the programming panel has to be swung out.

Hint

The ribbon used in this time recorder is not a standard one.

If you need to order more ribbons, please contact your local dealer or e-mail us at: [email protected] or [email protected]

Procedure

1.

The recorder is switched on or off.

2.

Open the recorder and remove the front cover.

3.

Swing out the display panel by pressing on the two locking tabs located behind the left and right side of the display (step 1) and then rotate the display panel forward (step 2).

Fig. 16: Programming panel with lock tabs

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4.

Pull the ribbon cassette upwards.

Warning!

Be careful not to burn yourself when touching the printer head. Depending on print activity, the printer head may be very hot. Touching the printer head could cause burns.

5.

Insert a new ribbon cassette and push slightly down.

Tighten the new ribbon by winding the red ribbon tightening knob in the direction indicated by the arrow on the cassette. Position the free guide of the ribbon in the direction of the printer head.

Make sure that the ribbon guide is inserted in front of the printer head and that the ribbon is not twisted or creased.

You must hear the ribbon cassette “snap” into the left and right print spools.

6.

Check that the ribbon fits between the printer head and the ribbon guide.

Tighten the ribbon once again.

7.

Rotate the display panel back to its normal position until it engages the locking tabs.

8.

Carry out a functional test by means of test punching a blank card.

9. Replace the front case cover and close the time recorder.

Cleaning the Time Recorder

The most frequent problem is dust on electronic components.

In order to maintain the physical appearance of the time recorder, the cover must be occasionally cleaned.

The cleaning intervals depend on the operating conditions and the location.

When cleaning the time recorder with cloths, please observe the following

•

• recommendations:

• Use only rags moistened with water or a soap-free detergent.

• Do not use any detergent spray or wet rags.

Use only soft detergents without solvents of any kind.

Make sure to thoroughly dry all components after cleaning.

PERFECT Info Display

With this function it is possible to request the type and the program release of the recorder during normal operating mode.

Procedure:

1.

Keep function key pressed for approx. 2 seconds.

2.

If no optional program functions are activated, the PERFECT info is displayed:

→

1 st

line : type of recorder

→

2 nd

line: program release

3.

If further optional program functions are activated, the recorder first displays these functions one after another. Press function key several times until the

PERFECT info is displayed.

4.

The info display extinguishes automatically after a short time span.

Hint

The program release is also printed on card with each protocol print.

Service Call

In order to keep the unit fully operational over the entire service life, regular maintenance is necessary. Depending on the degree of utilization and the place of installation, some components of the unit may be subject to wear out. These parts are exposed to natural wear and/or ageing and should be checked by trained service technicians at certain intervals.

It is possible to program a date giving you a hint, that you should consult your sales and service partner to arrange an appointment for the maintenance of the unit, see also chapter 4 and 6, section "Service Call".

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