Vision iMARC IT User Manual - Vision Engraving & Routing Systems
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1. Clean around shaft 4 Apply isopropyl alcohol to a paper towel and wipe the shaft clean 2015 Vision Engraving and Routing Systems Maintenance 49 Lubricating the Leadscrews and Stainless Steel Rails 1 Apply 3 in 1 oil to the Stainless Steel Rails for both the Carriage and Table A few drops spread across the rails is all that is needed 2 Lightly spray Teflon Free Silicon lubricant on both Leadscrews NOTE Place a paper towel underneath the Leadscrews to prevent over spray Qo MER TUS Lubricate Leadscrews with Teflon Free Silicone Spray ONLY 2015 Vision Engraving and Routing Systems KH Vision IMARG IT User Manual Perform a Move Test The Move Test will work the lubricants into the machine and clean out any debris that may have worked its way into the machine NOTE You will be operating the machine with the main cover removed USE EXTREME CAUTION as injury or damage to the machine may occur if hands or other objects are near the moving mechanisms 1 Plug the power cable and keyboard into the back of the iMARC IT machine 2 Power on the machine NOTE After the machine initializes you should see the Main Screen 3 Press F4 the table should extend to the fully forward position 4 Press F3 the display will show the Test Menu 5 Press F1 to run the Move Test Run the machine for 30 minutes or so NOTE Any unusual noises should go away as the lubricants work their way in If unusua2. 28 Vision iMARC IT User Manual The table will retract and the engraving process will begin YOUR TAG IS NOW ENGRAVING z PLEASE WAIT Press to cancel NOTE TO STOP THE ENGRAVING PROCESS AT ANY TIME PRESS THE ESC KEY NOTE Keep hands or other objects away from the front of the machine in order to prevent damage or injury When the job is complete the machine will move the engraving table forward to allow removal or inspection of the tag s MARC IT 2015 Vision Engraving and Routing Systems Operation KEH The below screen will appear when the tag is finished CONGRATULATIONS The tag is finished Engrave other side Select new tag Re engrave this tag Holder setup Edit this tag Return to start screen You can remove the tag at this point but you have several options after the tag has been engraved Press F1 to engrave the other side of the tag with different information Press F2 to select a different tag style Press 1 to re engrave the last file tag which will engrave the SAME information Press F4 to change select a different tag holding fixture Press F8 to edit the last tag Press ESC to return to the Main Screen 2015 Vision Engraving and Routing Systems Vision iMARC IT User Manual 3 3 Making a Custom Template The iMARC IT comes with a general use fixture the Custom Holder but users may need to properly locate their material by using a template in o
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5. Select the appropriate tag holder by first pressing the F4 Key and using the UP and DOWN Arrow Keys Press the ENTER Key to choose the appropriate holder This returns you to the Main Screen Press any key to continue then select the appropriate tag by using the UP or DOWN Arrow Keys TAG SELECTION Press UP or Down arrow to select the tag you want to engrave Select Large Stop Sign Job iMARCITL PG UP PG DN Job Create Delete Select o Fl New Job PE Job To continue press To go back press To access the serialization settings you must first press the F1 Key then enter a job name then press the ENTER Key Select the desired font from the list by pressing Keys 1 thru 7 On the next screen you will need to press the F12 Key to insert serialized numbers Note that if you have more than one line of text as in the example shown below enter the first line of text then press ENTER for the second line of text in this example the serial number which you enter by pressing F12 then after setting the serialization format add one more line of text by pressing ENTER in this case pressing F10 to add the date for the final line of text You cannot add text lines above ones that have already been created 2015 Vision Engraving and Routing Systems Vision iMARC IT User Manual Type information to be engraved Go Back Engrave T ag Save Job Clear Text Edit Serial Number Insert Date Insert Serial Number
6. 6 ROMAN 7 Optima 8 Logo Set 1 9 Sample Logo s CONTEMPORARY Select to continue To go back press 2015 Vision Engraving and Routing Systems Operation Select the desired font by pressing the corresponding number 1 thru 7 Keys on the keyboard In this example 2 was pressed to select the Century Font Clip Art and Optional Logos If you choose to engrave stored Clip Art refer to Appendix D for Clip Art library press the 8 Key from the Select Font Screen From the available Clip Art in Appendix D type in the character that corresponds to the Clip Art image you wish to engrave If your company logo was preloaded on the machine you can choose your logo by pressing the 9 Key from the Select Font Screen If you have a custom logo and want to have it added to your iMARC IT please contact technical support for assistance IS Type in the text to be engraved Pressing Enter will add additional lines of text Editing Text To edit text on screen use the BACKSPACE DELETE LEFT or RIGHT Arrow Keys and correct the text To adjust the font size of the selected line of text to a larger size press the CTRL B Keys simultaneously NOTE Any other lines of text will be automatically adjusted for size in order to fit all of your information on the tag Changing Fonts To change the font used on a selected line of text press the CTRL F Keys simultaneously Repeatedly pressing CTRL F will
7. lBase Layer Acrylic Shown Multi Mat Layer Top Layer with Cutouts 2015 Vision Engraving and Routing Systems KH Vision IMARG IT User Manual 5 4 Appendix D Clip Art Instructions To use the various clipart available in your iMARC IT 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 Qo di E Be o p g T ae T ko m E 42 CD c E e oH 2015 Vision Engraving and Routing Systems Part by VISION Vision iMARC IT User Manual GNU General Public License GNU General Public License Linux is written and distributed under the GNU General Public License which means that its source code is freely distributed and available to the general public GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 2 June 1991 Copyright C 1989 1991 Free Software Foundation Inc 675 Mass Ave Cambridge MA 02139 USA Everyone is permitted to copy and distribute verbatim copies ofthis license document but changing it is not allowed Preamble The licenses for most software are designed to take away your freedom to share and change it By contrast the GNU General Public License is intended to guarantee your freedom to share and change free software to make sure the software is free for all its users This General Publ
8. Change Change Change B Size CIRLP Font CIREY Justification You may also add the date to the a line of text by pressing the F10 Key Hint If you want to change the date format refer to the section Setting Language Date Format The date or serial number can be on any line of text Additional fixed text may be added before or after the date or serial number To edit the serial number format press the F8 Key SERIAL NUMBER SETUP Next Sequence Number 101 Number of digits 4 Engrave leading zeros Yes To save and To exit without exit press saving press From this screen you can enter the beginning number in the series Use the BACKSPACE Key to erase existing numbers and type the first number in the series Pressing the TAB Key switches to the next option line where you can choose the number of total characters for the serialization You must use the SPACEBAR or BACKSPACE Keys to increase or decrease the number of serialization digits You also have the option to include or exclude zeros before the serial number Press the TAB Key to move the next option line and press the SPACEBAR to select Yes or No to engrave leading zeros 2015 Vision Engraving and Routing Systems Operation When finished changing options press the ENTER Key which will return you to the Text Entry screen Type information to be engraved Go ESC Back EJ Engrave Tag Save Job Clear Text Edit Serial Number Insert Date Insert Ser
9. Vision Engraving and Routing Systems 22 Vision iMARC IT User Manual Press the ALT A Keys to add a new tag Name the Tag by first pressing the Backspace Key to erase the name Default Name the tag without using spaces in this example the name is IMARCIT1 Press the DOWN Arrow Key to select the Number of Lines field then use the LEFT and RIGHT Arrow Keys to select you choice of lines of text In this example Unlimited was chosen which allows the user to enter as many lines as desired Use the DOWN Arrow Key to select the Width field use the Backspace Key to erase the current number and enter the ENGRAVING AREA width In this case the Width is 1 00 inches Use the DOWN Arrow Key to select the Height field use the Backspace Key to erase the current number and enter the ENGRAVING AREA height In this case the Height is 0 50 inches You must enter the O first when entering numbers less than 1 Example enter 0 50 not 50 Since we are going to locate the tag in the upper left corner of the area in the Custom Holder we need to determine the offset from the center of the holder to the center of the tag Starting with the tag width of 2 00 inches in order to calculate the offset we begin with the tag width of 2 inches and divide by 2 to get the center of the tag in this example the center is at 1 inch from the left edge of the tag Then referencing the maximum engraving width of 6 inches as shown on screen divide the maximum area
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12. scroll through all available fonts and special characters Text Justification Each line of text can be independently adjusted for Left Right or Center Justification by pressing the CTRL J Keys simultaneously 2015 Vision Engraving and Routing Systems 26 Vision iMARC IT User Manual Type information to be engraved ESO back F Engrave Tag E Save Job Fa Clear Text F8 Edit Serial Humber Insert Date Insert Serial Number Change Change 4 Change Size ERLE Font SIRE Justification When finished adding text press the F2 Key NOTE If you had chosen to save this tag earlier you will be prompted to save the tag Select YES with the LEFT or RIGHT Arrow Keys to highlight YES then press the Enter Key to save the tag as shown below and continue If you chose NOT to save the tag you will not see the screen below Type information to be engraved Go ESC Back F2 Engrave Tag 2 Save Job Fa Clear Text Edit Serial Number Insert Date Insert Serial Number 2015 Vision Engraving and Routing Systems Operation The table will extend for you to load the tag In this example the tag was loaded in the upper left corner of the engraving field Press down to secure the tag to the fixture If the text has been entered correctly press the Enter Key to begin engraving LOAD TAG amp CHECK TEXT To continue press To go back press 2015 Vision Engraving and Routing Systems
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14. Desa ou toes conari eae ieee ae see 58 Part VI GNU General Public License 60 2015 Vision Engraving and Routing Systems Part by VISION 6 Vision iMARC IT User Manual 1 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing your iMARC IT engraver Your machine is designed to operate at the highest standards of quality provide many years of use and is proudly made in the USA We appreciate your purchase decision and we are always interested in hearing from you If you have any questions or comments please contact us at 1 888 99 iIMARC 1 888 994 6272 International customers please call 1 602 439 8818 Please read through this manual in its entirety You may find additional features and helpful hints that may expand your product offerings Disclaimer and Warranty Information Limits of Liability Disclaimer of Warranty The information contained within this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate however iMARC makes no representations or warranties for this manual and assumes no responsibility for inaccuracies errors or omissions that may be contained within this manual In no event shall iMARC be liable for any loss of profit including but not limited to direct indirect special incidental consequential or other damages resulting from any defect or omission in this manual even if previously advised of the possibility of such damages In the interest of continued product development iMARC reserves th
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16. R Key The machine will retract the table and begin engraving the tag YOUR TAG IS NOW ENGRAVING z PLEASE WAIT Press to cancel 2015 Vision Engraving and Routing Systems Operation Vision iMARC IT User Manual When the job is complete the machine will move the engraving table forward to allow removal or inspection of the tag CONGRATULATIONS The tag is finished Engrave other side Select new tag Re engrave this tag Holder setup Edit this tag Return to start screen You can remove the tag at this point but you have several options after the tag has been engraved Press F1 to engrave the other side of the tag with different information Press F2 to select a different tag style Press 1 to re engrave the last file tag which will engrave the SAME information Press F4 to change select a different tag holding fixture Press F8 to edit the last tag Press ESC to return to the Main Screen 2015 Vision Engraving and Routing Systems Operation 3 5 Serialization Your iMARC IT has a built in capability to engrave sequential serial numbers The serial numbers can be up to 9 digits in numeric format Leading zeros can either be included or excluded Files are automatically saved after engraving with the next available serial number in order to avoid duplication For this example the optional Pet Tag holder was used Creating a Serialized Tag From the Main Screen press any key to begin
17. TER to select HOLDER SETUP Press UP or DOWN arrow to change loaded holder F5 Tag Counts Center Holder Custom Holder To continue press You will be returned to the Main Screen To customize the location and size of the tag s engraving area simultaneously press the ALT C Keys and release then press the F4 Key then press the F7 Key to access the CUSTOM TAG SETUP screen NOTE From the Main Screen DO NOT press any key first Just press ALT C then F4 then F7 CUSTOM TAG SETUP Holder Custom Holder Number of tags defined 1 Cunlimited gt O00 This tag has been modified PgDn Next Tag AA Add Tag FIO Save Pg Up Previous Tag AID Delete Tag ESC Cancel You will be able to name the tag on this screen in this example TAG1 is used Use the BACKSPACE Key to erase the existing text and enter TAG1 or your tag name then press the TAB Key Select the number of lines of text with the LEFT or RIGHT Arrow Keys The default number of lines is unlimited which allows the user to simply enter as many lines as desired and or are practical Using the TAB Key again select the X offset line and use the BACKSPACE Key to erase the existing numbers NOTE A number MUST be entered first then the Minus Key can be used to toggle between positive and negative offset values An example is to enter 3 4 inch as the offset type in 0 75 You must type in the 0 first to enter 0 75 For this example enter 1 5 in the X o
18. Vision IMARC IT User Manual 2015 Vision Engraving and Routing Systems a ra I Z2 EN i du 1 4 j LEN mdi BL UE Ee coUrL o Bee m by VISION Revised 8 19 2015 Vision iIMARC IT User Manual 2015 Vision Engraving and Routing Systems All rights reserved No parts of this work may be reproduced in any form or by any means graphic electronic or mechanical including photocopying recording taping or information storage and retrieval systems without the written permission of the publisher Products that are referred to in this document may be either trademarks and or registered trademarks of the respective owners The publisher and the author make no claim to these trademarks While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this document the publisher and the author assume no responsibility for errors or omissions or for damages resulting from the use of information contained in this document or from the use of programs and source code that may accompany it In no event shall the publisher and the author be liable for any loss of profit or any other commercial damage caused or alleged to have been caused directly or indirectly by this document IMARC IT and Vision Engraving and Routing Systems are Owned and Manufactured by Western Engravers Supply Inc Phoenix Arizona U S A Revised 8 19 2015 Contents Table of Contents Part Introduction 6 1 Disclaimer and Warranty Info
19. can Arbitration Association in accordance with the provisions of its Commercial Arbitration Rules Both parties agree that any action under this clause will take place in Phoenix Maricopa County Arizona Terms and Conditions are subject to change For Warranty Service Call 602 439 0700 Please have your machine serial number ready before calling 2015 Vision Engraving and Routing Systems 8 Vision iMARC IT User Manual 1 2 Safety Precautions Do not operate the machine with the front door open Do not operate the machine with the covers removed Before any servicing disconnect the power cord o avoid electric shock or equipment damage ensure that the machine is connected to the appropriate electrical source as noted in the installation procedures Never operate the equipment with damaged or frayed power cords loose connections or exposed extension cords where someone can step on the cord and create a tripping hazard Be sure to hold the plug not the cord when disconnecting the controller from an electrical socket or power source Place the machine in a location with low humidity and a minimum of dust Avoid placing the equipment in direct sunlight or in locations with excessive heat Follow the maintenance instructions for proper cleaning procedures f your machine does not operate properly in particular if there are any unusual sounds or smells coming from it immediately unplug it and co
20. center of the tag s engraving area You will need to know the center position of your tag s available engraving area to do this Lentering Marks F shown on general use fixture Example Tag gre Outline f n T 0 500 Center of Engraving Engraving Area A LETS 2015 Vision Engraving and Routing Systems Operation 31 The template shown below should be cut to exterior dimensions of 5 98 x 2 60 This is made slightly smaller than the engraving field size in the Custom Holder so that the template can be easily removed when not in use The outline of your tag can be positioned anywhere inside the template Although in this example the engraving area was offset from the center of the fixture this is not necessary It is quite a bit easier to center the tag in the middle of the template If the tag is centered in the template there should be minimal X or Y offset needed for positioning as described in the Engraving a Tag with the Custom Holder section In this example template a tag size of 1 1 x 0 6 is located 1 5 to the left and 0 5 below the fixture s center point Center Holder kd SEKLEMA kd SEKLEMA s ides HW KIH MULTI x i MULT S SEKLEN Example Template and Ta Assembled Fixture With Tag 2015 Vision Engraving and Routing Systems Vision iMARC IT User Manual Starting from the main screen press F4 then use the UP or DOWN Arrow Keys to select the Custom Holder The press EN
21. centered on the tag and limited to 1 inch wide x 0 5 inches high The margins are 0 313 inches top and bottom and 0 50 inches left and right The engraving area must not equal the tag size The user must use a margin on the outside of the engraving area so the machine does not engrave all the way to the edge of the tag In the following diagram the engraving area margins and tag size are shown The minimum suggested margin should be 0 05 inches In this example the engraving area is centered on the tag as well I 000 ly Margin Area vip Engraving se Once the tag size margins and engraving area have been defined a custom tag must be set up in the IMARC IT software Turn on the machine Main Screen E UMARG by VISION Press any key to continue 2015 Vision Engraving and Routing Systems Operation 21 From the Main Screen press the F4 Key to enter the Holder Setup then select the Custom Holder using the UP and DOWN Arrow Keys HOLDER SETUP Press UP or DOWN arrow to change loaded holder F5 Tag Counts Center Holder Custom Holder To continue press Press the F7 Key to show the Custom Tag Setup screen The default screen is shown CUSTOM TAG SETUP Haldar iti Haldar Mater ef tez dt ines 1 Tan Mana et gilt Matar of lires i unl lei bed i ot t 0 i Y offset 0 Oii Widths LW Height ii Pg On Next Tag APA Add Tag Save Pg Up Previous Tag AID Delete Tag Cancel 2015
22. e Main Screen a IMARC by VISION Press any key to continue NOTE If the machine is idle for a few minutes it will go into standby mode and the screen will go blank To exit the standby mode press any key It is not necessary to turn the machine off when not in use the standby mode reduces power to a minimum level and allows for fast start up when resuming operation Pressing any key will resume the system operation NOTE If the machine is not being used for an extended period of time more than a few days unplug the main power cord 2015 Vision Engraving and Routing Systems KA Vision IMARG IT User Manual 2 2 Setting Language Date Format Engraving Pressure Custom Jig Mode and Multi Job Mode From the Main Screen press the F4 Key then press the F10 Key to access the SETUP Screen Date format 12 09 11 Engraving Pressure 0 Language English Custom jig Enabled MultiJob Enabled Press TAB to switch between engraving pressure amp language select To adjust engraving pressure Use the UP and DOWN Arrows 0 is standard pressure 6 is maximum pressure Press SPACE BAR to change language To continue press To go back press You can change the date format default language and adjust the engraving pressure Date Format To change the date format use the TAB Key to select the date then use either the SPACEBAR or the BACKSPACE Keys to select a format Engraving Pressure To change engraving pressu
23. e menu Setting Time and Date To set the date and time on the machine from the Main Screen press the F4 Key then press the F1 Key The Set Date amp Time screen will appear SET DATE amp TIME Use the TAB key to change between time and date Time is 24 hour clock in HH MM SS Date is in MM DD YY format To save ond erep To exit without exitpress S saving press Use the TAB Key to select the date or time fields Use the Backspace Key to erase the current settings and enter the date and time Press the Enter Key to save and exit 2015 Vision Engraving and Routing Systems Part by VISION Operation 3 Operation 3 1 Holder Installation Holding fixtures holders need to be installed on the engraving table in order to firmly hold the material being engraved The holders available for the iMARC IT are specifically designed to be robust and will hold tags buckles and plates firmly in place to ensure quality engraving Installing a Holder The iMARC IT is supplied with a Custom Holder shown below To select and install a holder turn the machine on and from the Main Screen press the F4 Key at which time the engraving table will extend forward a MARGO NAN m e Press any key to continue 2015 Vision Engraving and Routing Systems KH Vision IMARG IT User Manual The Holder Setup screen will appear Use the UP and DOWN Arrow Keys to select the appropriate holder in this example the Custo
24. e right to make improvements to this manual and the products it describes at any time without notice or obligation Vision Engraving Systems Warranty for the iMARC IT engraver Limited Warranty iMARC Engraving Systems iMARC Engraving Systems warrants that for a period of one 1 year from the date of shipment to the user of the IMARC Engraver the System that the System will be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service Upon written notification we will transfer the remaining warranty to a new customer This warranty shall cover all elements except for items covered by separate manufacturer s warranties and except for consumable items or accessories Consumable items and accessories include but shall not be limited to tags tag holders engraving cutters or tag easels furnished with the System for which no warranty is provided In the event a defect is discovered during the warranty period within thirty days of discovery but in no event later than the last day of the warranty period as described above the user shall contact IMARC for instructions regarding disposition of the problem iMARC shall at its option either 1 repair the affected product with new or refurbished parts or 2 provide a replacement For the first 30 days IMARC will pay UPS Ground shipping to AND from the user s location to the point of repair After that time the customer will be responsible for shipping charges to and f
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26. erenced as CTRL J It will be necessary to press the ALT or CTRL Key first then while holding it down press and release the additional key 2015 Vision Engraving and Routing Systems Getting Started 11 2 1 Unpacking and Powering Up When unpacking your iMARC IT note that the machine is shipped with a foam pad placed between the cutter head and the engraving table to prevent movement damage during shipping There is an orange ribbon attached to the pad Simply pull on the orange ribbon to remove the foam pad Before you plug in the iMARC IT and engrave your first tag familiarize yourself with some of the components of the machine Electric Receptacle USB Ports The pewer cord is inserted here Cooling Fan Cover Easily removable for access to the filter Ethernet Port The ON OFF switch is located on the lower front left corner of the machine 2015 Vision Engraving and Routing Systems 12 Vision iMARC IT User Manual Plug the keyboard into either of the two USB ports in the back of the machine Plug the power cord into the back of the machine Plug the power cord into a standard 110 VAC or 220 VAC source Turn the machine ON The machine will display Starting Please Wait after a few seconds then it will initialize the operating system and reset its home position 2015 Vision Engraving and Routing Systems Getting Started After starting and initialization you will see th
27. erial number Press N to engrave the next tag in the serial number sequence NOTE When pressing the N Key the machine will retract the engraving table and immediately begin engraving the file Be sure to have the next tag in the holder and ready to engrave before pressing the N Key Press F4 to change select a different tag holding fixture Press ESC to return to the Main Screen When you want to run this same job at a later time with the next serial number in the sequence the IMARC IT will remember the last serial number used and automatically engrave the next available number To run the next serial number on a saved job select the job on the Tag Selection screen by pressing the PAGE UP or PAGE DOWN Keys until the desired job is highlighted on the screen then press the ENTER Key Note that the next available serial number will be displayed in this screen 2015 Vision Engraving and Routing Systems Part by VISION Maintenance 45 4 Maintenance NOTE DO NOT use any type of grease product to lubricate this machine Please DO NOT lubricate any motors or the shaft of this machine Lubricating motors will destroy the motor and lubricating the shaft will attract particles and dust which will build up between the shaft and sleeve and possibly prevent movement Materials Needed 3 in 1 oil Teflon Free Silicon Spray Phillips Head Screwdriver Paper Towels Isopropyl Alcohol Cleaning Procedure 1 Power off the mach
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30. ffset field then press the Minus Key to make it a negative number then press the TAB Key to select the Y offset Use the BACKSPACE Key to erase the text 2015 Vision Engraving and Routing Systems Operation then type 0 5 The Height and Width can be set in a similar fashion The maximum tag size is 6 0 x 2 625 For this example set the Height and Width to 1 0 and 0 5 inches When finished the screen should appear as below Press the F10 Key to save the tag You will need to select YES then press ENTER to confirm save CUSTOM TAG SETUP Holder Custom Holder Number of tags defined 1 PgDn Next Tag AA Add Tag FIO Save Pg Up Previous Tag AID Delete Tag ESC Cancel Press the ESC Key to return to the Main Screen and press any key to display the new tag fixture You can then proceed as you would with any other tag engraving Before engraving Remember that if you wish to add a serial number or a date to the tag you must first Create a Job by pressing the F1 Key then name the job 2015 Vision Engraving and Routing Systems Vision iMARC IT User Manual 3 4 Engraving a Tag with Optional Fixtures From the Main Screen press any key to begin For this example the optional Pet Tag holder is used and has been selected by the user prior to beginning this section Main Screen E MARG by VISION Press any key to continue From the TAG SELECTION screen below TAG SELECTION Press UP or Down arrow t
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32. g and Routing Systems Operation As a reference for positioning the engraving area within the Custom Holder s engraving field use the following graph to determine the sign of the X and Y offset values To save this tag press the F10 Key on your keyboard then use the LEFT or RIGHT Arrow Keys to highlight YES then press Enter Pg On Next Tag APA Add Tag rid Save PgUp Previous Tag AID Delete Tag Ec Cancel Press the ESC Key to exit the Custom Tag Setup screen which will then display the Holder Setup Screen HOLDER SETUP Press UP or DOWN arrow to change loaded holder F5 Tag Counts Center Holder Custom Holder To continue press 2015 Vision Engraving and Routing Systems Vision iMARC IT User Manual Press Enter to return to the Main Screen then press any key to show the Tag Selection Screen When more than one tag has been created with the above procedure using the UP or DOWN Arrow Keys will allow the user to select the tag to be engraved TAG SELECTION Press UP or Down anmow fo select the tag you want fo engrave Create Delete Select New Job DEL Job PG UP PG DN Job F1 ja to continue press ENTER To go back press The user can create a new job and save it for future use by pressing the F1 Key entering a name for the job without using spaces then press the Enter Key If you do not want to save the tag for future use press the Enter Key The following screen will appear SELECT FONT
33. iOaUu Press Letter Then Press ait E i B b D d bp P p izi ALT 2015 Vision Engraving and Routing Systems KH Vision IMARG IT User Manual Hebrew JU I1218009 TTN WOW JP FGHI JKLMNOPRSTUVXYZ Russian OACBYANPLUOND b TUBA HBIE FM L HH R roBtOxe ABCDEFGH I JKLMNOPORSTUVWXY Z lt gt epQucByanpulonJ b TuaHHbeler Mu uHRXDbE abcdefghi jkI mnopqrstuvwxyz Greek ABYAE OD HIZKAMNO IPZTOUSXTYZ ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPRSTUVWXYZ a8 teg vnitEkAuvormpooTOusxuc abcdefghijklmnoprstuvwxyz 2015 Vision Engraving and Routing Systems Appendices 55 5 2 Appendix B Acceptable Materials The iMARC IT engraver is primarily designed to engrave on metals Bare painted coated and anodized metals are generally acceptable for engraving purposes Some hard metals might not engrave as deeply nor show an acceptable contrast for readability In those cases the user has the option to engrave the items more than once and or increase the engraving pressure to deepen the engraving and create more contrast Other materials that can be engraved with the machine include various plastics and glass The engraving will be generally difficult to see but engraving is possible on these materials Painted plastics will show increased contrast and provide greater readability Laminate plastics generally used in the sign making and trophy industries can also be engraved but these materials are much better suited to rotary e
34. ial Number Change Change Change Size CIRLF Font CIREY Justification Options for Font Size and Justification are available from this screen as well To begin engraving press the F2 Key You will be prompted to save the job by choosing YES or NO with the SPACEBAR then saving the job by pressing the ENTER Key Type information to be engraved G Oo Back Engrave Tag Save Job Clear Text Edit Serial Number Insert Date Insert Serial Number Choosing YES will store the serial number within the machine 2015 Vision Engraving and Routing Systems KA Vision iMARC IT User Manual The door to the machine will open for you to insert the correct Holder and Tag in the proper location The screen will show the information as entered for verification LOAD TAG amp CHECK TEXT To continue press To go back press When ready to engrave make sure there are no objects near the door keep your hands away from the machine and press the ENTER Key 2015 Vision Engraving and Routing Systems Operation When the engraving is finished the below screen will appear CONGRATULATIONS The tag is finished F2 Select new tag 1 Re engrave last tag N Engrave next tag F4 Holder setup ESC Return to start screen Once the job is complete remove the tag or use the following options Press F2 to select a different tag style Press 1 to re engrave the last file tag which will engrave the SAME s
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38. ine remove the power cable and unplug keyboard 2 Remove the 3 Phillips Head Screws on the left side and 3 on the right side of the Main Cover Remove 6 cover screws 3 on each side of machine 2015 Vision Engraving and Routing Systems 46 Vision iMARC IT User Manual 3 Slide the Main Cover up and forward to remove it from the IMARC IT machine HINT Tilting the cover forward will help in removing the cover 2015 Vision Engraving and Routing Systems Maintenance Cleaning the inside of the Engraving Machine NOTE With the power off you can move the carriage table and shaft manually to access areas for cleaning and lubricating the machine 1 Apply isopropyl alcohol to a paper towel and wipe down the Leadscrews and Stainless Steel Rails for the Carriage Leadscrews table extended Leadscrews table retracted 2 Apply isopropyl alcohol to a paper towel and wipe down the Leadscrew and Stainless Steel Rails for the Table NOTE Clean the Base Plate the area underneath the Table with the Table in the fully extended forward and fully retracted positions 3 Lower the shaft down by turning the motor shaft counter clockwise when viewed from the top of the Carriage This will extend the cutter to its bottom position so that you can access the shaft 2015 Vision Engraving and Routing Systems 48 Vision iMARC IT User Manual Rotate motor shaft counter clockwise Shaft extended down
39. ize in order to fit all of your information on the tag 2015 Vision Engraving and Routing Systems Vision iMARC IT User Manual Changing Fonts To change the font used on a selected line of text press the CTRL F Keys simultaneously Repeatedly pressing CTRL F will scroll through all available fonts and special characters Text Justification Each line of text can be independently adjusted for Left Right or Center Justification by pressing the CTRL J Keys simultaneously Engraving a Tag To engrave a tag press the F2 Key You will be prompted to save the file Select YES or NO with the LEFT or RIGHT Arrow Keys then press ENTER to continue The engraving table will extend for you to load the appropriate tag and the screen will display the tag and text for you to check accuracy LOAD TAG amp CHECK TEXT IMARC IT To continue press To go back press Make sure you have the correct fixture in place and that it is properly installed The fixture should sit flush with the engraving table and the top of the fixture is labeled TOP Place the tag in the appropriate location on the fixture All standard tags should be placed in the fixture with the eyelet at the top NOTE TO STOP THE ENGRAVING PROCESS AT ANY TIME PRESS THE ESC KEY Esc NOTE Keep hands or other objects away from the front of the machine in order to prevent damage or injury 2015 Vision Engraving and Routing Systems To begin engraving press the ENTE
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41. l noises remain repeat the lubrication and cleaning process for the Leadscrews and Stainless Steel Rails If after a second time your machine still has unusual grinding noises please contact our service department at 602 439 0700 or service visionengravers com to arrange for the machine to be sent in for service Please have your machine serial number before calling Reinstall the Main Cover 1 Slide the Main Cover on the machine 2 Reinstall the 6 Phillips Head screws 3 on the lower right and 3 on the lower left sides 3 After the Main Cover is installed engrave a Test Tag to verify the machine functions properly Replacing the Cutter Turn the machine off Unplug the power cord and keyboard plug Remove the exterior cover as described above HINT It is possible to replace the cutter without removing the exterior cover but it will be easier to replace with the cover removed On the top of the spindle rotate the shaft by hand clockwise in order to raise the cutter to its highest position Using the supplied cutter tool loosen the allen set screw located at the front of the cutter holder You do not need to remove the screw only loosen it about one turn You should be able to pull the cutter downward at this point and remove it When installing the new cutter make note of the flat portion of the cutter shaft This flat portion is for the set screw to press on Align the flat portion of the shaft with the set screw in the cutter ho
42. lder and push the cutter upwards until it stops This should leave approximately 1 4 of the cutter tip exposed below the cutter holder Tighten the set screw with the cutter tool and replace the exterior cover Plug in the keyboard and electrical cords then run a test job to examine engraving quality You may need to reset the engraving pressure back to the default setting of 0 Please refer to the Set Language section earlier in this manual for details on setting cutting pressure 2015 Vision Engraving and Routing Systems Maintenance 51 Cutter Wrench Rotate shaft clockwise to raise Cutter in top position Note flat on cutter for alignment Remove cutter with cutter wrench Install new cutter until it stops in top position then tighten set screw 2015 Vision Engraving and Routing Systems Part by VISION Appendices 53 5 Appendices 5 1 Appendix A Language Character Sets SHIFT 1 4 4 ASEshOalla Press Letter Then Press ALT AabeliOouu Press Letter Then Press AaEeli o Press Letter Then Press ALT AaNnO o Press Letter Then Press ALT 4 aEeliOeoU Press Letter Then Press Ad Press Letter Then Press 4 AelEc Press Letter Then Press ALT E CcGgKkLINn5s Press Letter Then Press ALT 4 o Press Letter Then Press ALM F CEDdEENARFSETEZZ Press Letter Then Press ALT Gg Press Letter Then Press att 5 Aatal
43. m Holder is chosen NOTE If you wish to view the number of tags that have been engraved to date press the F5 Key HOLDER SETUP Press UP or DOWN arrow to change loaded holder F5 Tag Counts Center Holder Custom Holder To continue press Place the Custom Holder on the table over the locating pins and press the holder down on to the table Be sure that the holder sits completely down on the engraving table and that the holder is installed with the word LEFT in the correct location Use the UP or DOWN Arrow Keys to select the holder you are using then press the ENTER Key to continue 2015 Vision Engraving and Routing Systems Operation o 3 1 1 Optional Holders Several optional holders are available for specific applications The following fixtures are available at http www imarcengraver com store tag_holder html Multiple Tag Holder Multiple Tag Holder 2 Vet Tag Holder Coastal Buckle Holder Equine Stable Stall Holder 2015 Vision Engraving and Routing Systems KEH Vision IMARG IT User Manual 3 2 Engraving a Tag with the Custom Holder This section shows how to create and engrave a custom tag using the supplied Custom Holder In an example a tag measuring 2 x 1 125 inches will be engraved Before beginning the engraving area must be defined and the location of this area be determined For this example the tag size is 2 inches wde and 1 125 inches high The engraving area will be
44. ngraving If you have a need for increased capability with your machine please contact our sales department We would be happy to consult with you and suggest the most appropriate machine for your applications 2015 Vision Engraving and Routing Systems KH Vision IMARG IT User Manual 5 3 Appendix C Custom Holding Fixtures Reis d 2 781 0 001 3 583 0 001 H 1 406 0 001 3 000 0 001 Canter of amp 0 x 2 5 Engraving Area E 1 323 0 01 2 188 0 004 0 L3 a a 2 870 0 01 4 375 i DDT 4 000 6x GO 0 192 0 002 THRU This drawing is for the creation of a custom holding fixture for the IMARC IT engraver All dimensions are in inches Unless otherwise specified dimensional tolerances are 0 03 Fixtures should be constructed in 3 layers The bottom layer may be made from 1 4 thick acrylic or other rigid materials The middle layer should be made from Multi Mat double sided reusable rigid adhesive available from the Vision service department This middle layer is used to hold parts in place and prevent movement during the engraving process The top layer can be made from various semi rigid plastics such as 1 16 engravers plastic This top layer would have cut outs in the shape of the tags or other items to be engraved An example of a custom fixture is shown in the pictures below 2015 Vision Engraving and Routing Systems Appendices 4 2
45. ntact a service technician or your local distributor Unplug the machine when it is going to be left unused for an extended period of time 2015 Vision Engraving and Routing Systems Part by VISION ETE Vision iMARC IT User Manual 2 Getting Started Format of this manual The directions in this manual refer to many keystrokes on the machine s keyboard As a guide to pressing the appropriate keys the following list and descriptions will help the user to easily perform the proper keystrokes Function Keys At the top of the supplied keyboard there are 12 Function Keys F1 F2 F12 These keys are used to access options and menus for the machine An example of the F4 key is shown rs Arrow Keys Near the lower right corner of the supplied keyboard there are 4 Arrow Keys UP DOWN LEFT and RIGHT The UP and DOWN Arrow Keys are highlighted in the example shown below Other Standard Keys In addition to the above keys the standard keys listed below are referenced for various functions ENTER Key TAB Key ESC Key Number Keys 1 through 9 BACKSPACE Key DELETE Key SPACEBAR Page Up Key PgUp Page Down Key PgDn Special Function Keys Lastly in some instances a combination of keys will be necessary to access specific machine functions These keys are ALT Key C Key referenced as ALT C CTRL Key B Key referenced as CTRL B CTRL Key F Key referenced as CTRL F CTRL Key J Key ref
46. o select the tag you want to engrave Select Large Stop Sign Job iMARCITL Create Delete Select PGUP PGDN Job Fl New Job LE Job To continue press To go back press you may select the tag style by pressing the UP or DOWN Arrow Keys Once the tag has been chosen you have the option to make a single tag without saving the job by pressing the ENTER Key or if you want to create a new job and save it for further use you can press the F1 Key then name the job If you have named the job press ENTER to continue 2015 Vision Engraving and Routing Systems Operation The Select Font screen will appear SELECT FONT IARC Block 6 ROMAN 2 Century Optima Dr nr 3 BLOCK 8 Logo Set 1 4 Mf 9 Sample Logo 5 CONTEMPORARY Select to continue To go back press Select the desired font by pressing the corresponding number 1 thru 7 Keys on the keyboard Once the font is selected type the text on the next screen To add more lines of text press the ENTER Key then type additional text Type information to be engraved Go Back Engrave Tag Clear Text Change CIRLB size Change CTRL F Font Change GIRL Justification Editing Text To edit text on screen use the BACKSPACE DELETE LEFT or RIGHT Arrow Keys and correct the text To adjust the font size of the selected line of text to a larger size press the CTRL B Keys simultaneously NOTE Any other lines of text will be automatically adjusted for s
47. of 6 inches by 2 which is 3 inches This is the distance from the left edge of the Custom Holder s engraving field to the center of the field Subtract the distance from the left edge of the tag to the center of the tag 1 inch from the distance from the left edge of the engraving field to the center of the engraving field which is 3 inches 3 inches 1 inch 2 inches This is the X offset Use the UP Arrow Key to select the X offset field use the Backspace Key to erase the current number and enter the X offset of 2 00 inches Since we are going to place the tag in the upper LEFT corner of the engraving area we now need to press the MINUS Key on the keyboard to make the X offset a negative number which shifts the engraving are to the left of the engraving area s center point Next we repeat this process for the Y offset using the following numbers for this example Tag height divided by 2 1 125 inches 2 0 562 inches Maximum engraving height divided by 2 2 625 inches 2 1 312 inches Subtract the first number 0 562 inches from the second number 1 312 inches to calculate the Y offset 0 75 inches Set the Y offset to 0 75 inches For this example after entering 0 75 in the Y offset field press the Minus Key in order to move the engraving area up The following screen shows the final settings CUSTOM TAG SETUP Pg On Next Tag APA Add Tag FID Save Pg Up Previous Tag AID Delete Tag Ec Cancel 2015 Vision Engravin
48. rder to ensure that the engraving is done in the correct location The following procedure will assist in creating a template positioning the material and creating a custom tag within the iMARC IT software Users can also have custom holding fixtures made for the iMARC IT If you do not have the capabilities to make a fixture yourself please either contact Vision or a local qualified machine shop The dimensions and suggested materials for a custom fixture are in endix C The supplied Custom Holder has center marks to assist in positioning In order to create a template please reference the drawing in Appendix C and note the center position All files set up for these fixtures reference the engraving table center for engraving area positioning Procedure for Creating a Template and for Positioning Text In this section either the Custom Holder is used the user has created a custom fixture based on the drawing in Appendix C or the user has purchased a custom fixture through our service department The example tag is rectangular as shown below Beginning with an outline of this custom tag determine the X and Y dimensions of the available engraving area on the tag Keep in mind that you must take into account the margins between the engraving area and the edges of the tag to be engraved The recommended minimum margin is 0 05 inches Example Tag Outline Engraving Area Determine the offset from the fixture center to the
49. re either to increase engraving depth or to compensate for cutter wear use the TAB Key to select it use the UP or DOWN Arrow Keys Engraving pressure can be adjusted from O 6 with 6 being the highest pressure The default value of 0 is suggested for most materials although harder materials such as stainless steel can make use of the higher settings Language To change the Language setting use the TAB Key to select the language then use the SPACEBAR or BACKSPACE Keys to scroll though and select the appropriate language See Appendix A for language character sets Custom Jig Mode Custom Jig Mode is enabled by default on the iMARC IT This mode allows the user to select and create a custom tag holding fixture for special use Custom Holder will then be available from the HOLDER SETUP screen and the user can define an engraving area location to engrave custom shaped tags Please refer to the sections for Creating a Custom Holder and Appendix C for Holder Dimensions 2015 Vision Engraving and Routing Systems Getting Started 15 Multi Job Mode Multi Job Mode is enabled by default on the iMARC IT This mode allows the user to automatically enter serialized numbers and the current date on their tags For directions on how to use the serialization and date features please refer to the section on Serialization NOTE If you ve made any changes or are satisfied with the current settings press the ENTER key to continue and exit th
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51. rom iMARC This warranty covers normal use only and shall be void in the event that the System is altered or modified without authorization by iMARC or is subject to abuse neglect or other misuse by the user iMARC does not warrant any product component or part not manufactured by iMARC that was not supplied by iMARC iMARC does not warrant defects caused by failure to provide a suitable environment for the system unauthorized attachments modifications or repairs other than by iMARC use of the System with tags or tag holders not manufactured by iMARC use of the System for other than its original intention or other misuse or abuse of the System 2015 Vision Engraving and Routing Systems Introduction Extended Warranty An Extended Warranty may be purchased which extends the terms of the original equipment Warranty in 1 year increments for a period of up to 30 days after the original equipment Warranty expires An Extended Warranty may also be purchased for a period of up to 30 days after an existing Extended Warranty expires Extended Warranties cannot be purchased on any equipment that is 7 or more years old or if there is a Lapse of Warranty Age of equipment is determined from the date of shipment to the original buyer Lapse of Warranty If an Extended Warranty is not purchased within 30 days of the expiration of the original equipment Warranty or within 30 days of the expiration of an existing Extended Warranty the equipment w
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