Dongguan, China - September 2026 - QIMI, a manufacturer and supplier of employee time recording and attendance equipment, has introduced the A88 Auto Calculating Working Hours Punch Card Time Recorder, a new paper-based attendance solution designed to help businesses record employee working hours while reducing manual attendance calculations.
Combining traditional punch card attendance with automatic working-hours calculation, the A88 is designed for companies that want a straightforward, standalone attendance system without depending on biometric registration, cloud software or an internet connection.
A Smarter Approach to Traditional Punch Card Attendance -A88
Traditional punch card systems are widely used because they are easy for employees to operate and provide a physical attendance record. However, manually calculating working hours from multiple daily punches can create additional work for HR and payroll teams.
The new A88 addresses this challenge by combining physical time card recording with automatic working-hours calculation.
Employees simply use their assigned time cards to record attendance, while the machine manages the configured attendance periods and calculates working hours accordingly.
This makes the A88 particularly suitable for workplaces with multiple daily attendance events, split schedules or shift-based working arrangements.
Designed for Multiple Attendance Periods
The A88 supports a six-column time card format, allowing employees to record several attendance events during a working day.
Typical applications can include:
Morning check-in and check-out
Afternoon check-in and check-out
Split working schedules
Multiple shifts
Overtime periods
Other scheduled attendance periods
The six-column format gives businesses greater flexibility than a basic two-punch attendance system.
Automatic Card Handling for Easier Daily Operation
Another key feature of the A88 is its automatic card-handling mechanism.
The machine can automatically:
Feed the time card
Detect the card side
Position the card for printing
Select the appropriate printing column
Return the card after recording
This reduces manual card positioning and helps create a more consistent attendance process, particularly in workplaces with a large number of employees arriving or leaving at the same time.
Two-Color Printing and LCD Display
The A88 uses a 9-pin dot-matrix printing system with two-color printing, making information on the physical attendance card easier to distinguish.
An LCD display provides employees with a convenient way to check time and other attendance information directly from the machine.
The A88 also supports calendar functions, multi-shift settings, music alarms and an external bell connection.
Built for Practical Workplace Attendance
The A88 is designed as a standalone employee attendance machine.
It can be used in:
Manufacturing plants
Factories and workshops
Offices
Warehouses
Retail stores
Restaurants
Hotels
Small and medium-sized businesses
For companies that prefer physical attendance records or do not need a network-based biometric system, the A88 provides an alternative approach to employee time management.
Optional Backup Battery
The A88 can be equipped with an optional backup battery, helping maintain attendance operation during temporary power interruptions.
With its wide-voltage power configuration and anti-thunder design, the machine is designed for use in different working environments and international markets.
OEM and Private-Label Opportunities
In addition to standard product supply, QIMI supports OEM and ODM cooperation for distributors, importers and attendance-equipment brands.
Customization options can include:
Customer logo
Product branding
Packaging
User manuals
Selected product configurations
Time card and accessory requirements
This makes the A88 suitable not only for end users but also for companies looking to develop or expand their own employee attendance product range.
A Practical Combination of Paper Records and Automatic Calculation
The launch of the A88 reflects QIMI's continued focus on practical attendance equipment for different workplace requirements.
Rather than completely replacing the familiar punch card workflow, the A88 adds automatic working-hours calculation and electronic control features to a physical time card system.
For businesses looking for a working-hours calculating punch card time recorder, the A88 provides a combination of:
Automatic working-hours calculation + six-column time cards + automatic card handling + two-color printing + multi-shift support + standalone operation.
QIMI welcomes inquiries from distributors, importers, system integrators and businesses interested in samples, bulk purchasing and OEM/ODM cooperation.
For product specifications, pricing and OEM opportunities, please contact QIMI. https://www.qimi-timerecording.com/card-punch-time-recorder/analogue-card-punch-time-recorder/calculating-working-hours-punch-card-time.html