How to set the print format on the Seiko Z120

Seiko Precision
Wednesday, 5 September 2018
The print format can be selected from one of the following six styles.

Option Description Example
1 Date, 24 Hour 21   15:30
2 Day of the week
24 Hour
MO 15:30
3 24 Hour 15:30
4 12 Hour PM 3:30
5 Date, 12 Hour 21   3:30P
6 Day of the week
12 Hour
MO 3:30P


The Seiko Z120 can print in 1/60 of an hour (regular minutes, :00 to :59) or 1/100 of an hour (decimal minutes, .00 to .99).  1/100 is often used if you need to enter values into a software application such as a spreadsheet or payroll package.

The minute type can be selected from one of the following two styles.

Option Description Example
1 Regular Minutes
(1/60)
21    8:43
2 Hundredths
(1/100)
21    8.71


If you need to set or alter the print format on your Seiko Z120 time clock, follow the procedure below.


If you are already in program mode and are continuing from a previous function option, you can jump ahead to step 5.

  1. With the power applied to the Seiko Z120, unlock and remove the cover.

  2. Seiko Z120 Time Clock (unlock and remove cover)

  3. Press the SETTING button once.  This will enter program mode.

  4. Seiko Z120 Time Clock (press SETTING button)

  5. Once in program mode, the display will show " ".

  6. Seiko Z120 Time Clock (change print format - step 3)

  7. Press and hold the FUNCTION button for 1-2 seconds.  This will enter the first function option.

  8. Seiko Z120 Time Clock (change print format - step 4)

    If the display shows "9999" when entering function program mode, you are required to enter the four digit password to proceed.

    See How to input the password on the Seiko Z120 for more information.

  9. Press the FUNCTION button as required to position the "" mark under the PRINT FORMAT option.

  10. Seiko Z120 Time Clock (change print format - step 5)

  11. Initially, the print format option value will be flashing.  If necessary, press the or buttons to alter the option value.

    Seiko Z120 Time Clock (change print format - step 6)

    Press the SET button to proceed to the minute type.


  12. The minute type option value will now be flashing.  If necessary, press the or buttons to alter the option value.

    Seiko Z120 Time Clock (change print format - step 7)

    Press the SET button to complete the procedure.

  13. Seiko Z120 Time Clock (change print format - step 7a)

  14. If you don't need to alter any further settings, press the SETTING button once.  This will exit program mode.

  15. If you don't press the SETTING button to complete programming, the Z120 will remain in program mode and will not accept time cards.

    Seiko Z120 Time Clock (press SETTING button)

  16. Replace and lock the cover.

  17. Seiko Z120 Time Clock (close cover)

         
Last updated on Thursday, 13 September 2018

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