Someone recently asked me if we sold any time clocks compatible with Peachtree. While Peachtree is less common than other payroll software (like Quickbooks), we do have a time clock that will work with it. That time clock is the Amano MTX-15 Time Guardian.

The Amano MTX-15 Time Guardian is a digital time clock. It uses cards to swipe in and out of work by use of a magnetic stripe reader. The time clock stores this data on a computer that can later be exported for use with Peachtree.

The Amano Time Guardian comes with the MTX-15 terminal, the software package for use on a computer, a 50-foot RS-232 cable, 25 employee badges and a communications adaptor. This is pretty much everything you need to get up and going.

If you have questions about the Amano MTX-15 Time Guardian and Peachtree, feel free to speak with one of our experts at 1-800-658-8788.

You can find the Amano MTX-15 Time Guardian here. You can find our entire selection of employee time clocks here.

Are you looking for a simple and easy-to-use employee time clock for a small business or office? One model that you may want to consider using is the Pyramid 3500 punch card employee time clock. This is my review.

Pyramid is one of the best-known time clock manufacturers, right up there with Acroprint. The complete name of the company is Pyramid Technologies (PTI). They make biometric, digital keypad and punch-style time clocks. The Pyramid 3500 is one of their cheaper punch-style time clocks.

The Pyramid 3500 can be used to stamp the time on a time card or on a document. It stamps the year, the date, the time and can be used to stamp 14 different messages. This makes it ideal for employee time and for document control purposes.

The 14 selectable messages include:

date/time,                     date/year/time,
date/year/approved,       date/year/faxed,
date/year/filed,              date/year/in,
date/year/out,               date/year/paid,
date/year/received,        date/year/sent,
date/year/original,          date/year/void,
date/year/used,             date/year/completed

Setup on the Pyramid 3500 is very simple and isn’t much more complicated than setting up an alarm clock. The easy-to-use interface only takes about two minutes to set up. The LCD display is large, easy to read and easy to navigate. It can be set up and used in English, Spanish, French or German.

An auto-punch feature stamps cards and documents as they are fed into the machine. The printing is done via a built-in dot matrix print head. This print head is designed to be used daily and should easily hold up for years without issues. The dot matrix print head makes stamped data easy to read. It can be used with standard time cards or with Pyramid brand cards.

The Pyramid 3500 is designed to handle short months, leap years and daylight savings time. It even includes a battery backup that keeps settings stored for up to 30 days. This is pretty nice. Believe it or not, many punch-style time clocks do not have this feature.

Overall I consider the Pyramid 3500 to be a solid little time clock. It is perfect for use in small businesses and small offices.

You can find the Pyramid 3500 punch card employee time clock here. You can find our entire selection of employee time clocks here.

Are you in need of an accurate biometric employee time clock? If you are, you may want to check out the newest kid on the block. The David-Link W-1288PB is a biometric clock that is accurate, affordable and easy to use. I have had a chance to use this time clock and this is my review.

To begin with, the David-Link W-1288PB is a great looking clock. It is the top of the line version of the W-1288. The PB means it can read proximity cards and has a battery backup. It is well laid out, aesthetically pleasing and fits right in with existing office décor. The green-lit finger scanner almost looks like something from a sci-fi movie. It even talks to you. Welcome to the year 2010.

The screen is a beautiful full-color LCD screen. You really don’t see that kind of quality in time clocks. You’re usually lucky if you can get a monochrome backlit screen. By using the screen, and the control panel buttons, you can easily guide your way through the navigation to set things up.

The navigation will allow you to add employees, view time worked, set up the time display and determine the time tracking method you would like to use. The W-1288PB isn’t just a biometric time clock.

In the menu you can opt to log time via the control panel (password entry), biometric finger reading, proximity card scanning or a combination thereof. I’m not aware of any other time clocks out there that are biometric, proximity card and pass code capable in one single machine.

The menu and display aren’t the only great things about this time clock. It also has the ability to store data (up to 3,000 users and 50,000 time logs) locally or be attached to a computer. It’s your choice. If a computer isn’t around, you can easily use it as a stand-alone time clock.

Interfacing with a computer can be done any of three different ways. The first is via a USB cable and a computer. The second is via an Ethernet cable (either via RS485 or TCP/IP). The third way is to use the include USB storage device to export data from the time clock and import it to the computer. Time management software is included with the W-1288PB.

Finger reading is very easy. Past biometric time clocks that I have used require you to slide your finger. Not the W-1288PB. All you have to do is place your finger on the scanner, wait a split second, and you’re done. There’s no need to worry about re-scans either. The W-1288PB does a very good job of reading your finger on the first try.

Overall I am very impressed with the features found in the David-Link W-1288PB. It seems to be well-built, well laid out and is feature rich. You can find the David-Link W-1288PB employee biometric time clock here. You can find our entire selection of David-Link time clocks here.

Finding a good, reliable employee time clock can be tough. There is a lot of cheap stuff out there and you need something that is going to last for years. One popular brand that a lot of people are using is Pyramid Technologies (PTI). One of their most popular models is the PTI Time Trax Bio. Here is my review.

To begin with, the Tim Trax Bio is a biometric time clock that uses your finger to punch in and out of work. The employee has to be first set up with the time clock. This involves sliding a finger over the finger scanner. Once a name is associated with the finger scan, that employee can begin using the time clock.

So why use a biometric time clock? The biggest reason is convenience. They don’t require any special PVC ID cards or punch cards. All you need is your finger, and most people remember to bring that to work. There is no need to print replacement cards and buddy punching is pretty much eliminated.

We actually use this particular model for tracking employee time here at ABC Office. We have been using it for over two years now and we all enjoy it. It is very convenient, I don’t have to bother with a punch card and there is no need to carry around a separate ID card. The entire process is simple.

The time clock itself hooks up to a computer. Our accounting department is able to export the logged data from the time clock and use it for payroll purposes. It is very easy to do and “time worked” reports are very easy to generate. The Time Trax Bio can export data for use with ADP, Paychex, QuickBooks, Excel, and more.

The time clock can either be used on a flat surface (which is what we do) or be mounted to a wall. It is also available in a Serial/USB or an Ethernet version. The entire time clock is very small and compact.

Overall I enjoy using the Time Trax Bio and highly recommend it for use in just about any office or business. You will find the PTI Time Trax Bio here. You can find our entire selection of employee time clocks here.

Wow. There has been a lot of demand from our customers to get an employee time clock that is compatible with Intuit Quickbooks.

I suppose that should come as no surprise. Quickbooks from Intuit is one of the most popular accounting software programs used today. If you’re looking for a Quickbooks compatible time clock, you’ve come to the right place.

The way most of our Quickbooks compatible time clocks work is they export the data into a Quickbooks compatible format. This data can then be imported into Quickbooks and be used for payroll purposes. Many of our digital and computer-based time clocks are capable of doing this.

Here are five of our time clocks that are Quickbooks compatible:

• Pyramid Technologies Time Trax EZ Serial/USB Time Clock
• Acroprint ATRx Proxtime Time Clock System
• Widmer Ceres iPC Time and Attendance System
• Pyramid Technologies Time Trax Bio
• Pyramid Technologies PTI Time Trax Pro Time Clock

These aren’t the only employee time clocks we offer capable of working with Quickbooks. You will find our entire selection of employee time clocks here. Please feel free to call us at 1-800-658-8788 to speak with one of our time clock specialists.

Acroprint could very well be one of the best-known manufacturers of employee time clocks. They have been around for over 40 years, since 1969. Acroprint makes dozens of different time clocks and recorders. They are best known for their punch card time clocks, but also make keypad, software and biometric time clocks.

We have been selling Acroprint time clocks for years and I have come up with a list of five of the most popular Acroprint time clocks. Here they are!

Top 5 Best Acroprint Employee Time Clocks

1. Acroprint Model 125 Punch Time Clock
2. Acroprint ES900 Employee Punch Clock
3. Acroprint ATR120 Employee Time Clock
4. Acroprint Model 150 Punch Time Clock
5. Acroprint Handpunch 1000 Biometric Time Clock

Honorable mention:

Although not technically an employee time clock, the Acroprint C-72 Watchman’s clock is very popular for tracking posted security officers and guards.

You will find our entire line of employee time clocks here. Have questions about employee time clocks? Speak with one of our specialists at 1-800-658-8788 or post a comment here.

Finding a good employee time clock is tough. You certainly want to get the most out of your dollar, but at the same time you don’t want an employee time clock that is cheap. You also need to find a time clock that can do everything you need it to do. Time clocks, after all, are designed to save you time. Getting a time clock that doesn’t do all you need will cost you time in the long run.

Here is a list of the most common feature you may want to look for in a time clock.

Type of Employee Time Clock - Employee time clocks come in several formats. The most popular types of time clocks are punch card, card swipe, digital keypad and biometric time clocks. There is also the option of using time clock software that can be installed on a computer.

Compatibility - If you use payroll software, you may want to use a digital time clock that has the ability to export data for use with popular payroll software such as ADP, Paychex, QuickBooks, Excel and more.

Data Storage - If you are using a digital employee time clock, do you want to use it with a computer or as a stand-alone clock? Some digital time clocks have to be interfaced with a computer via a network or USB cable. Others can be used with a computer or as a stand-alone that can later export the data.

Number of Employees – How many employees will be using your time clock? Punch-style time clocks can be used with a variety of employees, but digital time clocks that are used with a computer or software are often limited to a certain number of employees with the option of upgrading to more later down the road.

Location – Where would you like to use your time clock? Card punch time clocks can be used almost anywhere. Digital time clocks, such as keypad, biometric and card swipe, may need to be linked to a computer or network. Some time clocks sit on a desktop while others are wall mounted. These are all things to take into consideration prior to purchasing an employee time clock.

You can read more about time clocks by visiting our time clock guide. You will find our entire selection of employee time clocks here.

Time clocks are a critical part of properly running any business. Keeping track of time worked on paper just doesn’t cut it anymore. Unfortunately not all employees are honest and cheating the system, if not properly monitored, can happen.

The honor system isn’t an option anymore and writing down hours on paper leaves too much room open for manipulation. Buddy punching can also be an issue for many businesses, where one employee punches in and out for another employee. Which time clocks are the best for cutting down on fraud and saving your business money?

While traditional punch-style time clocks are still an option, they are best used for small businesses. A more automated system is required for medium to large-size businesses. It isn’t a bad idea for small businesses to use automated systems either. Many automated and digital time clock systems can export data to payroll programs, such as Quickbooks, saving your business even more time and money.

We have compiled a list of the most secure, easy-to-use and popular time clocks being purchased by our customers today.

1. Pyramid PTI Time Trax EZ - This time clock system uses personalized encoded PVC cards to log in and out of work. Software keeps track of this time and creates reports. Data can also be exported for use with payroll software.
2. Pyramid PTI Time Trax Bio – This time clock lets the employee sign in and out of work with their finger. It is easy to set up, creates reports with included software and exports data for use with payroll software.
3. AcroPrint ATRx - The Acroprint ATRx runs on a computer, but utilizes a biometric finger scanner (plugged in a USB port) for signing in and out of work. This cuts out buddy punching and is very efficient.
4. Pyramid PTI Time Trax Pro – This time clock uses a magnetic strip PVC card to sign in and out of work. It includes easy-to-use software that makes keeping track of employee time easy. Data can be exported for use with payroll software. It can be used with up to 9,999 employees (upgraded).
5. Widmer Ceres iPC – Great for small to medium-size businesses, this system uses a key fob, which can be attached to a key ring, to punch in and out of work. This system is one of the easiest to set up and includes software for tracking employee time.
6. Acroprint Handpunch 1000 Biometric – This time clock allows employees to sign in and out of work by using their hand. This unique time clock system cuts down on fraud while keeping track of employee time worked.
7. Amano MTX-15 – This time clock allows employees to punch in and out of work with the swipe of a card. It includes software and can be used with payroll software such as ADP, Peachtree, Paychex, Powerpay, and Quickbooks. This all-in-one system is great for use with up to 100 employees.

You can see our entire selection of employee time clocks here. Check them out today!