Lathem Punch Clock Ribbon (Dark Purple & Red) — 2-Color Ribbon for 2000/3000/4000 Series

Keep your Lathem mechanical punch clock printing clean, bold time punches with this genuine two-color ribbon in dark purple and red. Great for highlighting totals or exceptions while keeping regular punches easy to read.

Compatible Lathem Time Clock Models

This ribbon fits Lathem 2000, 3000, and 4000 “Series” mechanical punch clocks, including popular models such as: 2021, 2121, 2106, 4001, 4026 and many more.

Ribbon Color & Printing Details

• Two-color ribbon: Dark Purple & Red
• Use case: Clear, legible punches and easy visual separation on time cards

Light or Missing Print? Check the Platen

If part of the print looks faded, dark, or missing, your clock may need a simple, easy-to-replace part called the Lathem Platen. Call us—our team will explain how to replace it step-by-step so you can do it yourself.

Product Identification

UPC: 092447002167

How to replace a Lathem mechanical clock ribbon

See the photos below!

Using the 2387 Lathem key, remove the top. 
On the lower left and right is a flat metal plate with a 45 degree angle.  Press it down and toward the wall.  This releases the movement.  It swings up and locks at a 90 degree angle, out of the way, exposing the ribbon.  The ribbon is held on by two spring clips.  Carefully remove them and set aside.

Put a pen or pencil under the ribbon fork, get it out of the way.  Remove and replace the ribbon.  The black (or dark purple) goes to the inside, red to the outside, closer to you.
Drop the fork back down, install the ribbon clips.
Release the movement, drop it down and set the time.
Tip:  One easy way to advance the time is to simply spin the large gear on the back of the movement.  One full rotation (it makes a "thunk") is one minute. 10 rotations = 10 minutes.

Test stamp a card.  Once it's correct, put the case back on, lock it, 

Lathem mechanical punch clock replacement - this is the best of the best:

The Amano TCX21.  Made in USA, designed for decades (DECADES) of service.
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Basic Information: 
 

Amano TCX21 Punch Clock

This is the best stand-alone clock there is.

• Resets after power outages to the correct, current time
  Large clock display with a digital date display
  Internal light which  - makes it easy to position the time card 

• Regular wall-clock style “face“ makes it easy to read across the room
  Rugged construction, large print numbers and letters.
  Digital year, month, and date display [2023 May19 PM 2:55]
  Tamper-resistant, locking cover

• Perpetual calendar
  Automatic daylight savings adjustment
  Large, lighted print window
  Select any time/day/date format your needs require
  Long Lasting cartridge ribbon
  Quartz accuracy, rarely needs adjusting

• Automatic or manual (press to print) printing, we can set this up for you
  Programmable:  Select from several languages - default is English