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Amano MJR8000 Self-totaling time card clock for up to 250 employees
Built for demanding environments and long-term reliability.
The MJR8000 is widely regarded as one of the strongest and best-built self-totaling time card time clocks ever produced. Its all-metal construction and internal electronics are designed for long service life, even in demanding commercial and industrial workplaces.
We have worked with mechanical and electronic self-totaling systems for decades - since 1991. That experience allows us to guide customers through real-world usage, configuration, and long-term ownership considerations for proven devices like the MJR8000.
Compatibility / Usage / Key Features
- Self-totaling time card punch clock
- Heavy-duty construction suitable for manufacturing environments
- Designed to withstand rough, high-use conditions
- Capable of synchronizing and controlling bells and buzzers
- Works with existing bells and buzzers, or new signaling devices
This model is commonly installed in manufacturing plants, warehouses, and facilities where durability, visibility, and simple card-based operation remain preferred over computer-dependent systems.
Related Items
- Employee Time Clocks – Self-Totaling Punch Clocks
FAQ
Has the Amano MJR8000 been discontinued?
No. For awhile there was a supply disruption; this has been fixed. The MJR8000 is once again being manufactured in USA.
Is the MJR8000 suitable for manufacturing environments?
Yes. It is built to handle rough, high-use environments where durability is critical.
Can this clock ring bells or buzzers?
Yes. The MJR8000 can synchronize and control existing bells and buzzers or new signaling devices.
Should I consider a different type of system?
Some businesses choose to upgrade to uAttend systems, which eliminate time cards, ribbons, and routine service while organizing employees into departments and assisting with payroll preparation through cloud-based software.

These are actual Amano MJR Time Cards. Please study them.
- They show Overtime of 40 hours in a week
-- can be set for 44, 48, no overtime, 8 in a day, 8/80...
- They show a day of no punches - the blank line
- They show running totals as the payperiod advances.
- You are encouraged to call us with any questions you may have.
On the left you see a card with NO rounding. On the right, we have rounding.
It's easier to read, and in many cases, saves you money - and it's legal.

To make a program printout, do this, save it to your "time clock" folder.
Put the Amano 700 key in the top, turn it to the right. The display will go blank.
Press 2 3 E and drop in a blank (or unused) card. Once it is done printing, it will eject the card.
Drop in another card, same thing.
Drop in a third card. same thing. If the cards are too light to read, redo the sequence, starting with the first card - it will print over the numbers, making them more readable (you need a ribbon).
Turn and remove the key. The time might be off by a minute. To fix that, look at the manual above, it's easy to reset. Or call us, we'll walk you through it, no charge, no drama.
Deep Programming (for the MJR 8000 and 8150 only) "Crib Notes":
Put the key in the top, turn it to the right. The display will go blank. Enter the following buttons.
32E64E6569E90E Then wait 3 minutes. This checks everything on the circuit boards.
13E6569E 0# 000# 249E
14E6569E 0#0# 1# 0# E
Turn and remove the key.
You need to update your Amano MJR time clock's daylight setting every year.
Do this now: It will not affect (make changes to) your current time cards in any way.Put the #700 key (Program Key) in the top, turn it to the right.The display will go blank.
Press: 2 0 E 0 3 0 1 4 # 1 1 0 1 E This is for fall 2026, spring 2027.
Press "I" which is the roman numeral 1 at the upper left.
The display will go blank. Turn and remove the key.
What this does:
The clock will automatically "spring forward" and "fall back" on the correct days.
If employees are clocked IN, then the clock will adjust their accumulated hours correctly.
You might want to consider upgrading to one of our uAttend systems. uAttend eliminates time cards, service, ribbons, etc and puts all your employees into easy to use departments, even taking care of much of the payroll preparation for your, in the "cloud."