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

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In the RABIES SEQUENCE SETUP screen, simply enter
the sequence number that you want to start with.
Note: The iMARC will automatically sequence your rabies
tags as you make them.
Press ESC at any
time to go back to
the setup screen
without saving.
Press Enter to save
and continue with
setup.
SETTING UP ARABIES TAG
Press F8 to set up
your rabies sequence.
Press F2 to save and continue.
The CHECK TEXT screen will
appear. Confirm that the text is
correct and press ENTER to
continue or choose other
options listed.
Proceed to page 11.

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At the INTRODUCTION SCREEN,
Press any key
In the Function Screen (shown above), press F1.
Note: To setup your Rabies tag dating, serialization and
clinic information press F5 and refer to page 9 and 10.
Note: You can only engrave a rabies tag using the standard
type style (iMARC Block). To engrave a custom tag using
another type style, press F3 and turn to page 17.
ENGRAVING ARABIES TAG

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In the TAG SELECTION screen, select the Rabies tag shape chosen during
rabies tag setup. Should you choose a tag that has not been set up
other than that one, the screen below will appear. Press F1 and
refer to page 8 to set up that tag.
Press Escape
to quit… Press Enter
to Continue…
ENGRAVING ARABIES TAG
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 page 5.)

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PetTag Holder
ToContinue pressENTER To go back pressESC
You are about to engrave a
LARGE STOP SIGN
Ensure thecorrect tag is loaded incorrect holder.
PressF4for holder set-up.
The door will open and the table will move out for tag insertion.
Insert tag into matching position.
Note: Ensure that your tag is inserted completely
flat into the tag holder.
ENGRAVING ARABIES TAG
Press Enter and
proceed
to the CHECK
TEXT screen.
Press F4 to
change your
tag holder.
Press Esc at any
time to go back
to the TEXT
ENTRY screen.

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In the Rabies tag CHECK TEXT screen, confirm that the
information entered is correct, and that the date is current.
Note: Text will not be enlarged to fit on the screen,
but will be expanded or condensed to fit on the finished tag.
Pressing the number 2 will automatically engrave your
tag twice, making the final engraving deeper.
Press Esc
to go back. Press F4 to
change your
tag holder.
Press Enter
to continue.
ENGRAVING ARABIES TAG

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YOUR TAG
IS NOW ENGRAVING
PLEASE WAIT
ENGRAVING ARABIES TAG
The table will be pulled back into the
iMARC and the door will close. While your
tag is engraving, you will see the screen
shown above.
Press Esc at any
time to stop the
engraving process.
Note: Pressing ESC before iMARC starts to
engrave will stop the machine before it
engraves into the tag.

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Your tag is finished!
—Engrave Other Side
—Engrave NewTag
—EngraveNext RabiesTag
— Holder Setup
— Edit Text
— Return to Start Screen
— Re-Engrave LastTag
Press Esc to
return to the
INTRODUCTION
SCREEN.
Once your tag is
completed,
press F1 to
engrave the
other side of
your tag.
Note: This will
bring you back
to the CHOOSE
FONT screen.
Pressing the
number 2 will
repeat your last
engraving,
and will
automatically
engrave the
tag twice,
making the
final engraving
deeper.
Press F4 to
change your
tag holder.
Press F2 to start
a new style tag
and next rabies
number.
Note: This will
bring you back
to the TAG
SELECTION
screen.
Press the
number 1 to
engrave the
next rabies
number (same
style tag).
Note: The
iMARC will
automatically
begin the
engraving
process.
When your tag is finished, the table will move out. When it stops,
you can remove your tag, or flip it over to engrave the other side.
Press F8 to
edit your text.
Note: This will
bring you back
to the TEXT
ENTRY screen.
ENGRAVING ARABIES TAG
To repeat the
same engraving
on the same
style tag
press R.
Note: The
iMARC will
automatically
begin engraving
process.

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From the INTRODUCTION SCREEN, press any key to get started.
Note: After a period without
keystrokes, the machine will
reset to this screen.
Engraving your tag is quick and easy.
Each option is clearly stated as you follow
the steps to your completed tag.
In the Function Screen, press F3.
ENGRAVING ACUSTOM TAG

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In the TAG SELECTION screen, move through the available
tags using the up and down arrow keys.
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…
ENGRAVING ACUSTOM TAG

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After you’ve selected your tag,
choose your type style.
From the CHOOSE FONT screen, select the desired type style by
simply pressing the corresponding number on the keyboard.
OPTIONAL LOGO FUNCTION-
8FOR CLIPART 9FOR YOUR LOGO
To engrave clipart onto your iMARC tags, press 8 and turn to
page 25 for additional instructions.
If your iMARC has your company’s logo stored in it, press 9 to select
your logo and enter the letter A to engrave it.
Press Esc to return to
the TAG SELECTION screen.
ENGRAVING ACUSTOM TAG
Hint: Pressing ENTER will select
the iMARC BLOCK type style.