PYROMID 3550SS 3600SS Time Clock and Document Stamp User Guide

PYROMID 3550SS 3600SS Time Clock and Document Stamp

Spanish and French user guide available at pyramidtimesystems.com

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Thank you for choosing a 3550ss/3600ss SmartSite™ Time Clock & Document Stamp! The 3550ss/3600ss are our most versatile time clocks, ready to perform employee time tracking, document stamping & preset message stamping. The 3600ss features custom message stamping & sequential page numbering. Both clocks feature the exclusive patent-pending SmartSite™ viewing guide and are equipped with a red LED alignment guide to ensure perfectly aligned time card punches & document stamping time after time.
The 3550ss/3600ss is able to punch employees In & Out and stamps time- sensitive docu-ments using one of 14 preset messages. The 3600ss also stamps custom messages with up to 2 lines of alphanumeric type and stamps sequential page numbering up to 9999 con-secutive stamps using automatic or manual stamping. Both clocks feature an adjustable document edge to accommodate any size document. Simple set-up, simple operation & simple ribbon changes make these time clocks a favorite with small business!
Please read through this User Guide for simple set-up & operation.

TIME CLOCK & DOCUMENT STAMP: FEATURES

CONTENTS

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

KNOW YOUR SERIAL #

SET UP

1. Remove time clock from carton & place on a flat, level surface.
2. Unlock & remove top cover.
3. Connect power adaptor in port located behind display screen & plug unit into AC wall outlet.

WALL MOUNTING

1. Select a location convenient to employees clocking IN & OUT. Be sure power outlet is within 5 feet of mounting location.
2. Use masking tape to hold mounting template on wall, making certain template is positioned so bottom of time clock is approximately 45 inches from floor.
3. Drill holes using template as a guide.
4. Remove template from wall & install #10 screws (not included), leaving approximately 3/16 inch of screws exposed. For sheetrock walls, use plastic anchors.
5. Hang time clock on wall, aligning keyholes on the rear with screw heads. Press downward on time clock until it lowers onto screws.
6. Plug unit into AC wall outlet.

PROGRAMMING

1. Use key to unlock and remove top/front cover. Locate programming buttons labeled , .
2. Press SELECT until desired feature is displayed (see chart on page 5).
3. Press to scroll through feature options.
4. Press SELECT to save option setting & move to next feature.

3550SS/3600SS TIME CLOCK & DOCUMENT STAMP: FEATURES SET UP

SELECT DAY’L SAV=OTHER. SCROLL & SELECT START & END SUNDAY (Available options are the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and last Sunday of each month). Remember: The number of weeks in a given month changes each year. You will have to reprogram your custom DST if either the START or END date falls on the last day of the month.

MESSAGES & COUNTER MODE

The 3550SS/3600SS functions as a document stamp and is preprogrammed with 14 common message formats. In addition, the 3600SS allows you to enhance each of these preprogrammed messages with up to two lines of customizable print, or with a sequen-tial counter.

PREPROGRAMMED MESSAGES

1. In the FMT=DATE TIME (3550SS) menu or the SET FMT MSGS (3600SS) menu, press to choose “YES”.
2. Press SELECT.
3. Press to scroll through preprogrammed messages. (see chart below)1
4. Press SELECT to choose desired message2 & advance to next menu.
5. If no custom message is desired “CST MSG1=NOTUSED”, press SELECT, or to program a custom message “CST MSG1”, follow steps on page 7. (3600ss Only)
6. If custom message is not desired “CST MSG2=NOTUSED”, press SELECT, or to program a second custom message “CST MSG2”, .

By default, clock will print DATE TIME format if no message is selected.
Selected preprogrammed message will print first (date stamp).

CUSTOM MESSAGES (3600ss)

1. To program a custom message press s(UP) or t(DOWN) in “CST MSG1=NOTUSED” menu & press SELECT to choose “USE” custom message 1.

2. CUSTOM MESSAGE 1 displays on clock.

3. “ ” sign (cursor) will blink over first character position. There are 16 positions available for your custom message. Characters are alphanumeric (A-Z, blank, , 0-9).

4. Scroll thru each character using . Press SELECT to advance to the next character.1

5. Press SELECT after the 16th character. will display on screen.

6. If a second custom message is not desired , press SELECT, or to program a custom second message press s(UP) or t(DOWN) in “CST MSG2=NOTUSED” menu & press SELECT to choose “USE” custom message 2.

7. Repeat steps 3 & 4.

8. Pressing SELECT after the 16th character advances to final menu options, SET event #,

COUNTER MODE (3600ss)

The counter mode is activated when SELECT “ ” is in custom message position (see step 5 above). Every is counted.
An increasing number (1,2,3,-9999) will print on the second or third time you print following “date stamp” or “custom message” (during a three second period).

NOTE: The counter is reset each time .

1. You may not move the cursor backwards. You must advance through all 16 character positions to save the message.
2. It is recommended to reset time after creating custom messages.

TIME CARDS

TIME CARD PRINT FORMAT

The time card (#35100-10 or 35100-10F) is used for weekly pay periods. Printing will appear as follows:

SET EVENT USING BUZZER (3600SS)

The 3600SS Time Clock & Document Stamp has an internal buzzer to alert workers of start times, breaks, lunch and dismissal times.

USING TIME CLOCK

1. To punch time card or stamp document, gently feed time card (35100-10 or 35100-10F) or document into slot at base of time clock, while aligning red LED SmartSite™ alignment guide to location where time stamp is desired.
2. Continue to feed time card or document until the print actuator is activated.

PRINTING MODES

The 3550SS/3600SS can be set to print automatically or manually using the SET MODE feature. When set to AUTO the clock will print whenever the actuator is activated.
When set to MANUAL, the clock will only print when the “manual button” located in the left hand corner above the display screen is pressed.

ADJUSTING DOCUMENT EDGE

The actuator can be adjusted to accommodate different document

1. Place clock on its side so the viewing window is facing

PRINTING CUSTOM MESSAGES (3600SS)

Scenario: It is 7:46AM on 7/12/13. You have selected “DATE YR FILE” from the Set Format Messages “(SET FMT MSGS)” menu. You have set Custom Message 1 “(CST MSG 1)” to PYRAMID TIME SYS. You have set Custom Message 2 to . The clock will print to your document as follows:

After clock prints date stamp (line 1) “JUL 12’13” you have three seconds to print custom message (line 2), “PYRAMID TIME SYS”. If you do not print first custom message (line 2) within 3 seconds, the clock will revert to date stamp (line 1).

After you print first custom message (line 2), “PYRAMID TIME SYS”, you have three seconds to print second custom message (line 3), “1”. Again, if you do not print second custom message (line 3) within 3 seconds, the clock will revert to date stamp (line 1).

After you print second custom message (line 3), “1”, the clock will revert to date stamp (line 1).

NOTE: Each time date stamp prints(Examples A, B & C) the counter advances +1 (even though sequential numbers did not print).

REPLACING RIBBON CARTRIDGE

1. Unlock and remove cover.
2. Press for 3 seconds to park ribbon carriage.
3. Unplug power to time clock IMPORTANT.
4. Turn clock on its side so ribbon cartridge & holder are on top.
5. Slide actuator to far left (see diagram).
6. Remove old ribbon cartridge by holding tab and lifting up.
7. Snap in new ribbon cartridge between printer head and mylar.
8. Replace cover, lock unit & plug in.
9. Feed time card through unit to test print quality.
10. Readjust the actuator.

If the ribbon is not completely over print head the resulting print will show incomplete characters. If ribbon cartridge is not completely snapped in holder, the resulting print will be increasingly lighter.

MASTER RESET

1. Unplug power to time clock.
2. Press & hold button while plugging unit back in.
3. Immediately release button when “88:88, time not set” displays.
4. Re-program time clock.

NOTE: If is held too long, the time clock will move to “PARK MODE”.
Press again to return to “PRINTING MODE”.

FAQS

Do I have to use special cards?
Pyramid 35100-10 or 35100-10F (French) cards are designed for use with the 3550SS/3600SS when it is used for payroll, but you can use it to stamp other documents.

What does ATAAP mean?
ATAAP is the acronym used by the U.S. government that describes how time is accounted for using hundredths of hour (i.e. one and a quarter hours equal 1.25 hours).

ACCESSORIES

3550SS/3600SS : ACCESSORIES

LIMITED HARDWARE WARRANTY

• Pyramid Time System warrants its equipment to original user against defective material or workmanship for a period of 1-year from date of purchase. Proof of purchase & purchase date are required for warranty service on this product.
• Please remember to register your product at pyramidtechnologies.com/ProductRegistration/.
• Pyramid Time Systems’ responsibility under this warranty is limited to replacement of defective part(s). Replacement is the sole discretion of Pyramid Time Systems.
• For Return Shipments to Pyramid Time Systems, product must be shipped in its original carton or equivalent. The cost & method of return freight for warranteed product is the sole responsibility of the customer. Pyramid Time Systems will not assume any responsibility for loss or damage incurred in shipping.
• Pyramid Time Systems reserves the right to determine whether parts failed because of defective material, workmanship or other causes.
• Failure caused by accident, alteration, misuse or improper packaging of returned unit is not covered by this warranty.
• Any repair done by the customer without the consent from Pyramid Time Systems will automatically void the warranty.
• Users in countries other than Canada and USA should contact the Dealer from whom the unit was purchased.
• The rights under this warranty are limited to the original user and may not be transferred to subsequent users.

CONTACT US:
For more information, visit pyramidtimesystems.com or call our technical support team at 888.479.7264 during regular business hours: 8am-5pm EST, M-F, or email customersupport@ptitime.com

SPECIFICATIONS

CONTACT US:
For more information, visit pyramidtimesystems.com or call our technical support team at 888.479.7264 during regular business hours: 8am-5pm EST, Monday-Friday.

Copyright © 2018 Pyramid Time Systems, LLC. All rights reserved.

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