Getting Started with Your New FN1000 Time Clock – uPunch Support - Help Center

Welcome to your new FN1000 Non-Calculating Time Clock!

This in-depth guide will walk you through everything you need to know about your new time clock, from unboxing and setting the print configurations to registering for your 2-year warranty and setting up your free cloud portal or mobile app.

By the end, you will have your device set up and ready to track time.

In this guide:

Before You Start
Set Up
Registering Your Device
Set Up The Mobile App
Mount the Device (Optional)
Punch on the Device

Before You Start

What’s in the Box?

FN1000 Auto Align Time Clock
100 time cards
Two keys
One ink ribbon
Quick Start Guide

Inspect the package carefully for any damage and confirm that all items are included. Check the packaging thoroughly for the key if you cannot locate it immediately. If anything is damaged or missing, Contact Us.

Opening the Cover

Insert the key into the lock on the cover of the device.
Turn the key clockwise to unlock.
Lift the cover upward to remove it. See the diagram below.

Closing the Cover

Replace the cover on the device.
Insert the key into the lock.
Turn the key counterclockwise to lock the device.

Locate the Ink Ribbon

The ribbon is located inside the device and may have dislodged during shipping. After removing the cover, locate the ink ribbon. To avoid damage, ensure the ribbon cartridge is firmly in position.

Plug in the AC Adapter

Plug the AC adapter (power cord) into the back of the device. See the safety notes in the Features and Specifications article before plugging in your device. Plug the time clock into a surge protector or uninterruptible power supply (UPS).

Set Up the FN1000 Time Clock

While you can set the date and time and start printing immediately, the FN1000 offers a variety of features that allow for more customized setup. This section walks through how to set the most common options.

Note:

Press Enter once to save and to move forward to the next setting.

To return to operation mode and test punch, move the Set Switch to the left.

In this section:

A quick overview of how to set your FN1000
A brief walkthrough of the buttons and what they do
Set the HN1 Menu: Time and Date Settings
Set Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Set the HN2 Menu: Day Change, Pay Period, and Print Position
Advanced Settings: Alarms, Automatic Column Shifting, and Color Print Options

Programming Basics

Setup features are organized into menus labeled HN1 through HN5. Each menu contains sub-menus called codes, shown in smaller text at the lower-left corner of the display.

When a code is flashing, you can make changes using the + and – buttons.
Press Enter to confirm a selection.
To scroll through codes without changing settings, press the Enter button.
Use Back to correct an option that was confirmed incorrectly.

To access programming mode on your HN time clock:

Remove the front cover and locate the black Set Switch under the first IN button on the top left of the device.
Move the switch to the right position. The print head will center itself and HN1 will appear on the screen.

Buttons

The six IN and OUT buttons are used for both time tracking and setup. After you remove the cover, the setup labels that correspond with these buttons are exposed.

Button	Function	Location from the Left
+	Increase the Value	Button 1 (IN)
-	Decrease the Value	Button 2 (OUT)
Enter	Save the Value	Button 3 (IN)
Back	Backspace	Button 4 (OUT)
Clear	Cancel the set value	Button 5 (IN)
Mode	Switch between menus	Button 6 (OUT)

Quick Steps:

Remove the front panel with the provided key.
Locate and move the Set Switch from left to right. The print head will center itself.
Press the 3rd button (Enter) to cycle through the menu options.
Use the 1st button (+) and the 2nd button (-) to change values when needed.
To scroll through codes without changing settings, push the Enter button.
Use the 4th button (Back) to reconfigure an option that was confirmed incorrectly.
When changes are complete, move the Set Switch back to the left.

Important:

Printing is always disabled while settings are being changed.
Once the Set Switch is moved back to the left, printing is re-enabled.
After making changes, replace and lock the cover and lock it.

HN1: Basic Settings

The HN1 menu allows you to program the date, time, and Daylight Saving Time (DST) settings.

Watch this video to set up your HN1 menu or the instructions below for step-by-step instructions.

Set the Year (Code 00)

When HN1 and code 00 appears on the display, press Enter (the 3rd button from the left).
Use + (the 1st button from the left) or - (the 2nd button from the left) to set the year.
Press Enter (Button 3) to confirm.

The code on the bottom-left will change to 01: the Month and Date.

Set the Month and Date (Code 01)

After confirming the year, the code "01" appears on the display. The month will begin flashing.

Use + (Button 1) or - (Button 2) to set the month.
Press Enter (Button 3) to confirm.
Use + (Button 1) or - (Button 2) to set the day.
Press Enter (Button 3) to confirm.

The code on the bottom-left will change to 02: the Hour and Minute.

Set the Hour and Minute (Code 02)

After confirming the month and date, the code "02" appears on the display. The hour will begin flashing.

Use + (Button 1) or - (Button 2) to set the hour.
Press Enter (Button 3) to confirm.
Use + (Button 1) or - (Button 2) to set the minute.
Press Enter (Button 3) to confirm.

The code on the bottom-left will change to 03: the Hour Format Display.

Set the Hour Format Display (Code 03)

After confirming the month and date, the code 03 appears on the display.

Choose either 24-hour (Military) or 12-hour (Standard) format for the time clock display as well as the print out.

Use + (Button 1) or - (Button 2) to set 24 for Military or 12 for Standard.
Press Enter (Button 3) to confirm.

The code on the bottom-left will change to 04: the first setting for Daylight Saving Time (DST).

Standard (12)

1:00 PM

2:00 PM

3:00 PM

4:00 PM

5:00 PM

6:00 PM

7:00 PM

8:00 PM

9:00 PM

10:00 PM

11:00 PM

12:00 AM

Military (24)

13:00 H

14:00 H

15:00 H

16:00 H

17:00 H

18:00 H

19:00 H

20:00 H

21:00 H

22:00 H

23:00 H

24:00 H

Set Daylight Saving Time

Your Fn1000 time clock can be programmed to automatically adjust for DST, but the settings must be updated annually since DST dates change every year.

If your region observes DST, watch this instructional video or follow the steps below.

Note:

DST changes at 02:00 AM by default. If you have night shift workers, adjust if necessary. The clock will automatically adjust from 2:00 AM to 3:00 AM in the spring from 2:00 AM to 1:00 AM in the fall,

This change affects time cards. Be sure to account for this when calculating hours or adjust the time according to your company's practices to ensure employees are paid for all hours.

Set the Start Date (Code 04)

Set the month and the day that DST starts (MM DD). The first set of digits flashing represents the month. The second set of digits represent the day.

Use + (Button 1) or - (Button 2) to set the month to 03 (March).
Press Enter (Button 3) to confirm.
Use + (Button 1) or - (Button 2) to set the day (refer to the DST date table).
Press Enter (Button 3) to confirm.

The code on the bottom-left will change to 05: the time DST begins.

Set the Start Time (Code 05)

Set the hour and minute that DST starts (HH:MM). The first set of digits flashing represents the hour. The second set of digits represent the minute.

Use + (Button 1) or - (Button 2) to set the hour to 02 or your preferred time.
Press Enter (Button 3) to confirm.
Use + (Button 1) or - (Button 2) to set the minute to 00 or your preferred time.
Press Enter (Button 3) to confirm.

The code on the bottom-left will change to 06: the day DST ends.

Set the End Date (Code 06)

Set the month and the day that DST ends (MM DD). The first set of digits flashing represents the month. The second set of digits represent the day.

Use + (Button 1) or - (Button 2) to set the month to 11 (November).
Press Enter (Button 3) to confirm.
Use + (Button 1) or - (Button 2) to set the day (refer to the DST date table).
Press Enter (Button 3) to confirm.

The code on the bottom-left will change to 07: the time DST ends.

Set the End Time (Code 07)

Set the hour and minute that DST ends (HH:MM). The first set of digits flashing represents the hour. The second set of digits represent the minute.

Use + (Button 1) or - (Button 2) to set the hour to 02 or your preferred time.
Press Enter (Button 3) to confirm.
Use + (Button 1) or - (Button 2) to set the minute to 00 or your preferred time.
Press Enter (Button 3) to confirm.

After pressing the final Enter, you should see HN2 on the display.

HN2: Day Change, Pay Period, and Print Position Adjustments

The HN2 menu controls settings for day change time, pay period configuration, and printing position adjustments (vertical and horizontal). These options help align the time clock with your business schedule and ensure accurate printing on timecards.

Set the Day Change Time (Code 00)

The Day Change Time determines when the clock transitions from one day to the next. By default, this occurs at 12:00 AM, where 11:59 PM is the last minute of the previous day and 12:00 AM marks the start of the new day.

If your business operates past midnight (e.g., a nightclub), you can delay the day change to keep late punches on the same line of the timecard. For example, setting the day change to 4:00 AM ensures all punches before 4 AM remain on the previous day’s line.

When HN2 and code 00 appears on the display, press Enter (Button 3).
Use + (Button 1) or - (Button 2) to set the hour.
Press Enter (Button 3) to confirm.
Use + (Button 1) or - (Button 2) to set the minute.
Press Enter (Button 3) to confirm.

The code on the bottom-left will change to 01: the Pay Period.

Set the Pay Period (Code 01)

The time clock prints punches on one time card per pay period. The first day of the pay period always prints on line 1, regardless of the calendar date. When a new pay period starts, a new card must be used.

Before setting your pay period, watch this video to see where punches appear on a time card for each pay period to ensure you select the best option for your team:

Watch this video to see how to set your pay period or click the drop-downs below for more information and step-by-step instructions.

When code 01 appears in the bottom-left corner of the display under the HN2 menu, you can select one of the following options:

Use this mode if you want the time clock to print punches based on the current calendar date without grouping them into pay periods. This is ideal for job tracking.

Each punch will print on the line that corresponds to the current date.
There is no pay period grouping and time cards will fill based on calendar days.

To set job tracking mode/no pay period:

When code 01 appears, use + (Button 1) or - (Button 2) to select 01.
Press Enter (Button 3) to confirm.

The time clock will print the first day of the pay period on the first line of the time card.

For example: a monthly pay period starting on the 1st will print the first day of the month on line 1, the second day on line 2, and so on until the end of the month.

Select 02 for the Monthly option, then select the date on which the pay period will start.

To set a monthly pay period:

When code 01 appears, use + (Button 1) or - (Button 2) to select 02.
Press Enter (Button 3) to confirm.
Press + (Button 1) or - (Button 2) to select the start day.
Press Enter (Button 3) to confirm.

Each pay period uses the first seven lines of the card and does not use the reverse side.

Select 03 for the Weekly option, then select the day of the week on which the pay period will start.

To set a weekly pay period:

When code 01 appears, use + (Button 1) or - (Button 2) to select 03.
Press Enter (Button 3) to confirm.
Press + (Button 1) or - (Button 2) to select the start day.
Press Enter (Button 3) to confirm.

Weekly Pay Period Start Day Options

Option	Day of Week
00	Sunday
01	Monday
02	Tuesday
03	Wednesday
04	Thursday
05	Friday
06	Saturday

Each pay period uses the first 14 lines of the card and does not use the reverse side.

Select 04 for the Bi-weekly option, then select the month and day for the current pay period.

To set a bi-weekly pay period:

When code 01 appears, use + (Button 1) or - (Button 2) to select 04.
Press Enter (Button 3) to confirm.
Press + (Button 1) or - (Button 2) to select the start month.
Press Enter (Button 3) to confirm.
Press + (Button 1) or - (Button 2) to select the start day.
Press Enter (Button 3) to confirm.

For semi-monthly pay periods, you set the paydays - which represent the last day of each pay period - rather than the start dates. This means you define the two end dates per month (for example, the 15th and the last day of the month), and the system calculates the start dates automatically.

Select 05 for the Semi-monthly option, then select the payday option.

Semi-Monthly Pay Period Payday Options

Option	Paydays (Last Day of Each Pay Period)	1st Pay Period	2nd Pay Period
01	1st and 16th	2nd - 16th	17th - 1st
15	15th and Last Day of Month	1st - 15th	16th - Last Day of Month

To set a semi-monthly pay period:

When code 01 appears, use + (Button 1) or - (Button 2) to select 05.
Press Enter (Button 3) to confirm.
Press + (Button 1) or - (Button 2) to select the paydays option.
Press Enter (Button 3) to confirm.

Print Position Adjustment: Up/Down (Code 02)

If printed punches are not centered vertically, adjust the position using values 0–9:

0 = lowest position
9 = highest position
5 = default (center)

Lower values move printing down; higher values move it up.

To adjust the vertical position:

When code 02 appears, use + (Button 1) or - (Button 2) to select a value (0-9).
Press Enter (Button 3) to confirm.

Recommendation: Leave at default (5) unless alignment is off.

Print Position Adjustment: Left/Right (Code 03)

If printed punches are not centered horizontally, adjust the position using values 0–9:

0 = far left
9 = far right
5 = default (center)

Lower values move printing left; higher values move it right.

To adjust the vertical position:

When code 03 appears, use + (Button 1) or - (Button 2) to select a value (0-9).
Press Enter (Button 3) to confirm.

Recommendation: Leave at default (5) unless alignment is off.

Advanced FN1000 Settings

FN1000 time clocks include advanced features that help customize how punches and alerts are handled:

HN3: Alarms
HN4: Automatic Column Shifting
HN5: Print Color Options

Some settings, such as automatic column shifting, are enabled by default. If you do not plan to use these features, be sure to reset the settings during setup to avoid unexpected behavior.

To reset the HN3, HN4, and HN5 menus:

If HN3 is not showing on the screen, press Mode (Button 6) until HN3 appears.
Hold the first OUT(#2) button on the left and the last IN(#5) and OUT(#6) buttons on the right simultaneously for 5 seconds.
Release the buttons and you should see HN1 on the screen.

This will clear all settings in HN2, HN3, and HN4.

HN3: Set Alarms

The alarm feature lets you schedule up to 12 alarms throughout the week using the HN3 menu. Alarms can signal events such as shift start and end times, breaks, lunches, or other custom needs.

You can set the alarm duration anywhere from 0 to 60 seconds.
A duration of 0 seconds disables the scheduled alarm without removing its configuration.

When HN3 appears on the display, press Enter (Button 3), to enter the HN3 menu.

You can configure up to 12 alarms (codes 01–12). For each alarm, you will set:

The time of the alarm
The days of the week (By default, every day is enabled)
The alarm/bell type

Set the Alarm Duration

Press + (Button 1) or - (Button 2) to select the alarm duration (in seconds).
Press Enter to confirm. Code 01 will show in the bottom left corner.

Set the Alarms

Press + (Button 1) or - (Button 2) to select the hour (24-hour format),
Press Enter. The minute will begin to flash.
Press + (Button 1) or - (Button 2) to select the minute.
Press Enter. The arrow under Sun will begin to flash.
Scroll through days using + (Button 1) or - (Button 2). A flashing triangle indicates the selected day.
Press Back (Button 4) to toggle a day off/on.
Once all days have been enabled/disabled appropriately, press Enter (Button 3).
Press + (Button 1) or - (Button 2) to select the alarm/bell type:
- 01: External bell and internal alarm
- 02: External bell only
- 03: Internal alarm only
Press Enter (Button 3) to confirm and save the alarm. The code on the bottom left will increase.

Repeat the steps for codes 02–12 as needed for each additional alarm or press Mode (Button 6) to move on to HN4.

Important Note

Workwell does not provide or support external bell accessories. If you use an external bell, ensure it has its own power source (AC 100–240V) and follow the wiring diagram printed on the back of the timeclock.

HN4: Set Automatic Column Shifting

The Automatic Column Shifting settings allow the time clock to automatically switch columns based on the time of day. With this feature enabled, employees simply insert their time card and the correct column is chosen automatically.

Automatic column shifting can simplify punching and reduce errors when employees share the same schedule or when scheduled punch times for different shifts do not overlap.

Example for a morning shift:

Employees punch in at 6:00 AM: Program the timeclock to select In (column 1) at 5:55 AM.
Lunch from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM: Program Out (column 2) at 10:25 AM and In (column 3) at 10:55 AM.
End of shift at 2:30 PM: Program Out (column 4) at 2:25 PM.

You can set up to 12 automatic column shifts (codes 01–12) for different times. Additional schedules can be added for other shifts as long as punch times do not conflict.

When HN4 appears on the display, press Enter (Button 3), to enter the HN4 menu.
Press + (Button 1) or - (Button 2) to select the hour (24-hour format),
Press Enter. The minute will begin to flash.
Press + (Button 1) or - (Button 2) to select the minute.
Press Enter. The arrow under Sun will begin to flash.
Scroll through days using + (Button 1) or - (Button 2). A flashing triangle indicates the selected day.
Press Back (Button 4) to toggle a day off/on.
Once all days have been enabled/disabled appropriately, press Enter (Button 3).
Press + (Button 1) or - (Button 2) to select the column for the punch:
- 01: Column 1
- 02: Column 2
- 03: Column 3
- 04: Column 4
Press Enter (Button 3) to confirm and save the column shift. The code on the bottom left will increase.

Repeat the steps for codes 02–12 as needed for each additional column shifts or press Mode (Button 6) to move on to HN5.

What would a punch time conflict look like?

If the afternoon shift punches in at the same time the morning shift returns from lunch, the timeclock cannot select column 1 for the afternoon shift and column 3 for the morning shift at the same time.

Can employees change which column they punch on?

Employees can press the button for the column they want to use at any time. This is useful if they arrive late, take lunch early or late, leave early, or otherwise deviate from their schedule. The manually selected column stays active until:

Another column is manually selected, or
The next scheduled automatic shift occurs.

Even with automatic shifting, employees should always confirm the correct column is selected before punching by checking the light indicator directly above the IN/OUT buttons.

HN5: Set Color Print Options

By default, the time clock prints black ink starting at midnight (12:00 AM). You can configure it to print red ink at specific times to highlight punches.

The time clock can automatically switch between black and red ink based on a programmed schedule.
You can set up to 24 color change times per week (codes 01–24).

Example: If morning shift employees are scheduled to punch in at 6:00 AM:

Program the clock to print black ink until 6:05 AM.
From 6:05 AM to 6:59 AM, print red ink for late punches.
After 7:00 AM, switch back to black ink for the rest of the shift.

Additional color changes can be programmed for other shifts, as long as the times don’t overlap.

When HN5 appears on the display, press Enter (Button 3), to enter the HN5 menu.
Press + (Button 1) or - (Button 2) to select the hour (24-hour format),
Press Enter. The minute will begin to flash.
Press + (Button 1) or - (Button 2) to select the minute.
Press Enter. The arrow under Sun will begin to flash.
Scroll through days using + (Button 1) or - (Button 2). A flashing triangle indicates the selected day.
Press Back (Button 4) to toggle a day off/on.
Once all days have been enabled/disabled appropriately, press Enter (Button 3).
Press + (Button 1) or - (Button 2) to select the color for the punch:
- 01: Red
- 02: Black
Press Enter (Button 3) to confirm and save the color change. The code on the bottom left will increase.

Repeat the steps for codes 02–24 as needed for each additional color change or move the Set Switch (Under Button 1) to the left to exit Programming Mode.

Set Up Your Free Account or Register Your Device

Your FN1000 time clock includes access to free uPunch Mobile App that helps you manage time tracking and payroll more efficiently.

Register Your Device

Make sure to register your device to activate your 2-year warranty. You will need your dealer ID and device ID. Your dealer ID can be found on your documentation that came with your device. The device ID will be located on a sticker on the back of the device under the barcode.

If you cannot find your dealer ID, check the list below for common IDs or contact us for help.

Dealer	Dealer ID
Purchased from Workwell	DBBAH
Amazon	DDGFH
Costco	D556G
Staples	D2721
Office Depot	DE5DD

Set Up Your Free Punch-to-Pay Mobile App

With your new FN1000 time clock, you have access to the uPunch mobile app. Simply punch with authentic uPunch time cards and easily upload time card data to the free mobile app using the camera on your smartphone. Add employees, set up your pay period, create overtime rules, then sit back and relax. The Punch-to-Pay mobile app does all the calculating for you!

Check out this 30 second video for more information about the uPunch Mobile App.

When you're ready to set up the app, head over to our First Time uPunch Mobile App Setup article for additional information and support.

Keep Settings Consistent

Make sure your account settings (such as pay period) match the settings programmed on your time clock.

Important Notes

The HN series time clocks do not connect to a network. Punches will not transfer automatically. You will need to manually scan time cards into the mobile app.

Mount the Time Clock (Optional)

After confirming your settings and print alignment, you can mount the device for convenient access. For detailed steps and additional information, visit the Wall Mount the FN1000 article.

Congratulations! You're Ready To Begin Using Your Time Clock

You’ve completed the setup of your FN1000 Non-Calculating Time Clock. Your device is now ready to track time reliably and accurately.

Now that your device is set up, we will cover the most important aspects of the time clock:

How your employees will punch
What the punches look like and how to interpret time card data
What to do at the end of your pay period

Employee Punching

Employees will need to manually punch by inserting their time card into the time clock.

Your employees may need to press a button before putting in their time card, depending on if you're using Automatic Column Shifting.

If you adjusted your Automatic Column Shift Settings during setup, your employees will not need to press a button. They can simply enter their time card and the punch details will appear on the right line and column.

If you are not using Automatic Column Shifting, your employee will press the button on the top of the time clock that aligns with the column for the punch (In or Out).

Punch Data

How employee punch data appears on your time card depends on your settings. Employee punches will appear on the line of the time card based on the day of the pay period - not the day of the month.

For example:

If you have a weekly pay period, punches will occur on lines 1-7.
If you have a biweekly pay period, punches will occur on lines 1-14.

For a more detailed example of how punches appear on time card, check out this video:

Adding Punches to the App

The FN1000 Time Clock cannot be synced with the smartphone app. For punches to appear on the app, you will need to either manually enter each punch or scan each time card using the app.

For more information on how to scan timecards, take a look at this short video:

End of Pay Period Processes

If you are not using the uPunch Mobile App, you will need to manually calculate employee hours using their time card data.

If you are using the mobile app, you can scan the time cards using the app, verify all punch details are accurate, and the app does the rest. Simple email a pay period report with the automatically totaled hours and overtime details.

To email a pay period report using the uPunch mobile app:

Tap Time Cards on your mobile app dashboard.
Tap the Email icon in the bottom right.
Enter the Email Address you want the report sent to.
Tap Done to send the report.

Need Help?

If you run into any issues or have questions, Contact Us.

Thank you for choosing uPunch. We’re glad to be part of your time tracking solution!

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