iMARC Pet tag engraving system User manual

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2. Getting started
4. Holder Installation and Setup
6. Engraving a Tag
14. Engraving Clipart
15. Administrative Functions
16. International Characters
18. Clipart
20. Troubleshooting
Look for tips and tricks
on the inside back cover.
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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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.
inserted here.
USB and Serial Ports-
These are used for
future expansion
& updates. Electric
Receptacle-
The Power Cord is
Keyboard port
ON/OFF
Switch
5amp
SD Card Upgrade
slot, start button
and indicator LEDs Fuses
Master
Reboot
Cooling Fan Cover-
Easily removable
for easy access to
the filter.
iMARC
A REAR VIEW
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 holders that you want to install – iMARC can
accommodate 3 holders at one time. If you’ve purchased more than
3, refer back to this page when you want to change holders.
Press any key to continue.
From the INTRODUCTION SCREEN, press F4 for holder setup.
Engraving Table-
No holders installed Tag Holder
Engraving Table-
With holders 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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The holder setup is simple. You can follow the onscreen
instructions as well as the steps on this page.
Insert your first holder into position 1 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 and down over
the pins. It may be a snug fit, so apply light pressure as needed.
For instructions on
setting the time, using the
test menu, or checking
your tag count,
please turn to page 15.
This is the HOLDER SETUP screen. The current
position to be installed will be flashing.
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3
In position 1, press
the up and down
arrow keys to
select the holder
you’ve installed.
Press the right
arrow key to select
position 2.
Do the same for
position 3.
Press Enter to save
your changes.
Note: If using the
Stall, Halter, or
Saddle plates, you
must set it up in the
center position.
Follow these instructions
for all three positions,
installing a holder into
each position as you go.
HOLDER INSTALL
&
SETUP

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

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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 ATAG

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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.
CLIPART AND OPTIONAL LOGO FUNCTION-
8FOR CLIPART 9FOR YOUR LOGO
To engrave clipart onto your iMARC tags, press 8 and turn to
page 14 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 ATAG
Hint: Pressing ENTER will select
the iMARC BLOCK type style.

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Once you’ve selected a type style, it is
time to type in the information to be engraved.
ENGRAVING ATAG
Type in your information as you would like it to appear on
the front of the tag. Keep in mind that iMARC will
automatically increase or decrease
your type size for optimum coverage.
Press Enter once to go to the next line, twice
to skip a line, or backspace to edit.
Press Esc to
change your
type style.
Press F2 to insert your
tag into the holder.
Press F8 to clear your
information and start again.
Press F6 to go
to the help
screen.
Press F4 to
change your
tag holder.
Note: Caps Lock is
on if CAPS shows in
the top left of the
iMARC screen.

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ENGRAVING ATAG
The door will open and the table will
move out for tag insertion. The tag
position will flash indicating where
to insert the tag to be engraved.
Note: Ensure that your tag is inserted
completely flat into the tag holder.
Press Esc at any
time to go back
to the TEXT
ENTRY screen.
Press F4 to
change your
tag holder.
Press Enter to
confirm your
tag choice
and placement,
and proceed
to the CHECK
TEXT screen.

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Pressing the number 2 will automatically engrave your tag
twice, making the final engraving deeper.
Press Esc at any
time to go back
to the text entry
screen.
Press F4 to
change your
tag holder.
Press Enter to
engrave
your tag.
Using the CHECK TEXT screen, make sure you’ve typed in your
information correctly and that you have chosen the correct type style.
Note: Text will not be enlarged to fit on the screen,
but will be at the proper size on the tag.
ENGRAVING ATAG

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ENGRAVING ATAG
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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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 tag.
Note: This will
bring you back
to the TAG
SELECTION
screen.
To repeat the
same engraving
on a new tag,
press the
number 1.
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 ATAG

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Type information to be engraved.
A
ENGRAVING CLIPART
From the CHOOSE
FONT screen, press
the number 8.
From the available
clipart shown on pages
18 and 19, type the
character representing
the clipart you’ve
chosen into the INPUT
SCREEN, and then
press F2.
Press Enter to engrave the
tag, or the number 2 for
deeper engraving.
If you would like to add
your company’s logo to your iMARC,
call 888-99-iMARC
or email us at [e-mail]
Note: The character represents your
clipart and will not be engraved.

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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)
ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS
Setting the time is
not needed; it will
not affect your
tags. However,
should you wish,
press F1, and
then enter the
correct local time.
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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The iMARC is capable of engraving international characters,
however they are not available with every type style.
To utilize all of the special characters, you will need to
use the iMARC Block type style.
Some characters may be available with other type styles.
Example: To get the letter è, you would need to have the caps
locks key off, hold the alt key and press E.
To get the letter Ñ, you would need to have the caps
locks key on, hold the ctrl key and press N.
To get the letter Æ, you would need to have the caps
locks key on, hold the ctrl key and press 4.
INTERNATIONAL CHARACTERS

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Example: To get the letter è, you would need to have the caps
locks key off, hold the alt key and press E.
To get the letter Ñ, you would need to have the caps
locks key on, hold the ctrl key and press N.
To get the letter Æ, you would need to have the caps
locks key on, hold the ctrl key and press 4.
INTERNATIONAL CHARACTERS

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Instructions: To use the various clipart available in your iMARC,
select the image you want, proceed through the tag selection
screens as normal. In the CHOOSE FONT screen, press #8 then
simply type the corresponding number or letter of your image in
the TEXT ENTRY screen. Then press F2 and proceed as normal.
CLIPART

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CLIPART

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Adjusting the LCD contrast.
Resetting the tag holders
Use this procedure if a large or small shape is missing on the iMARC
screen when trying to engrave a tag.
Press any key to continue.
From the INTRODUCTION SCREEN, press F4 to go to the HOLDER
SETUP screen. Then press F1 to go to the time edit screen. While in
the TIME EDIT screen, press F4 to reset the machine. The time will
change to zero. Reset the time and date as needed and press ENTER.
Press F4 again to set up your holders. (See page 4.)
TROUBLE SHOOTING
With your iMARC on, locate
the LCD contrast wheel near
the lower left front side of the
machine. Using the tip of a
pen (Do NOT use a paper
clip!) apply light pressure to
adjust the LCD contrast wheel
inside the iMARC. Turn it left
or right until the contrast is
the way you like it.