iMARC VET TAG Engraver User manual

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2. Getting Started
4. Holder Installation and Setup
6. Administrative Functions
7. Setting Up a Rabies Tag
11. Engraving a Rabies Tag
17. Engraving a Custom Tag
25. Engraving Clipart
26. International Characters
28. Clipart
30. Troubleshooting
Look for tips and tricks
on the inside back cover.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT NOTE:
The iMARC is equipped to engrave only on iMARC manufactured
tags and plates with iMARC manufactured tag holders. Use of tags
or tag holders not manufactured by iMARC, or any modifications
to iMARC tag holders or machine will void your warranty, and may
cause serious damage to your iMARC Engraver.

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Before you plug in your new iMARC and engrave your first tag,
familiarize yourself with some of the components of the machine.
GETTING STARTED

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Setting up your iMARC is quick and easy.
Plug in the keyboard into the keyboard port.
Plug your power cord into the electric receptacle.
Plug the cord into any standard (110 Volt) outlet,
and switch on the machine.
GETTING STARTED
Note: If your machine is configured for 220 volts, there will a label (shown
below) on the back side of your machine, near the electric receptacle.

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Once you’ve turned on your iMARC system, it is now time to install the holders.
Your holders need to be installed on the engraving table during HOLDER SETUP.
Select the holder that you want to install. If you’ve purchased more
than 1, refer back to this page when you want to change the holder.
Press F4 for holder setup.
The holder setup is simple. You can follow the on screen
instructions as well as the steps on this page.
Engraving Table-
No holder installed Tag Holde
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Engraving Table-
With holder installed
This is the first screen
you will see. This is the
INTRODUCTION SCREEN.
Note: Holders can only be installed when you are in the HOLDER SETUP screen.
Attempting to install them at any other time could result in damage to the holders
or the machine.
HOLDER INSTALL
&
SETUP

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PetTagHolder
Insert your holder into position on the engraving table.
Note: For easiest installation and removal, position the holes in the holder directly
over the pins in the engraving table, and move the holders directly up or down over
the pins. It may be a snug fit, so apply light pressure as needed.
This is the HOLDER SETUP screen. The current
position to be installed will be flashing.
Press the up and
down arrow keys to
select the holder
you’ve installed.
Then press ENTER.
HOLDER INSTALL
&
SETUP
For instructions on
setting the time,
using the test menu,
or checking your tag
count, please turn to
the next page.

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All of the functions that you and your managers might require can be
found by accessing the holder setup screen.
(F4 from the introduction screen)
PetTagHolder
ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS
Press F1 to enter
the correct local
time and date.
This is important
to do before
starting to
serialize your
rabies tags.
The iMARC
contains an
internal clock
that will keep
time even if it
is unplugged.
All tests are done
during assembly.
However, we’ve
provided access
just in case. Press
F3 to run tests.
Utilize the tag
count screen to
monitor your tag
sales and track
inventory.

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At the INTRODUCTION SCREEN,
Press any key
Very few steps are required to set up your Rabies tag serialization
function. Once you’ve finished with this section, you will be able to
engrave all of your clinic’s information with just a few steps.
In the Function Screen (shown above) press F5 to setup
your Rabies tag number, date and clinic information.
SETTING UP ARABIES TAG

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In the TAG SELECTION screen, move through the available
tags using the up and down arrow keys.
Note: This procedure needs to be followed once for
every different tag shape.
If the tag you want to engrave does not show up on the screen,
press F4 to return to HOLDER SETUP and install the correct holder.
(See pg. 5 for instructions.)
Press Escape to quit… Press Enter to Continue…
SETTING UP ARABIES TAG

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LARGE STOP SIGN
Line 1: VISIONVET
Line 2: 17621 BLACKCANYON
Line 3: PHOENIX AZ 85023
Line 4: 602-439-0600
Line 5: -DATE-
Line 6: -RN-
In the Rabies Tag Setup screen, type in the information you would
like on each line, and press enter to move to the next line. Follow
the instructions below to insert your sequence number and date.
Attention: Each tag size may have its own restrictions regarding amount of
lines and characters. Please refer to the tag template
book before continuing.
With the cursor in the
desired line, press F10 to
insert the date.
You will only see
displayed on the line that
will engrave the date.
Note: If you haven’t
set up the correct date,
see page 6.
With the cursor in the
desired line, press F12 to
insert your rabies
sequence number.
You will only see
displayed on the line
that will engrave the
rabies number.
Press ESC at any
time to go back
to TAG
SELECTION.
SETTING UP ARABIES TAG