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Rockwell Automation Publication 1492-QS005D-EN-P - February 2020

ClearMark Advanced Printer

Operation

Starting ClearTools Software

1.

Start ClearTools software via the program icon on the desktop or via Start menu.

Mapping and Calibrating the Printer

A printer must be assigned for each marker card catalog number, for example: 1492-M5X5.

Calibration must be carried out once for the printer, as this is a printer-specific zero point.

Assigning a Printer and Selecting a Marker Card

1.

From the Catalog, choose for example, Marker Card>Terminal Markers.

2.

Select the catalog number 1492-M5X5 Marker Card.

3.

Click Select Product.

4.

From the File menu, choose Print.

5.

Select the ClearMark™ Advanced printer that has been added.

Summary of Contents for 1492-PCMA110

Page 1: ...ClearMark Advanced Printer Catalog Number 1492 PCMA110 Quick Start OriginalInstructions ...

Page 2: ...formation circuits equipment or software described in this manual Reproduction of the contents of this manual in whole or in part without written permission of Rockwell Automation Inc is prohibited Throughout this manual when necessary we use notes to make you aware of safety considerations Labels may also be on or inside the equipment to provide specific precautions WARNING Identifies information...

Page 3: ...ck Cover WARNING Do not operate the printer without its cover and do not reach through its openings while it is running Warning of hot surface curing process makes marker cards very hot Let marker cards cool off before removing them from the output rail The openings in the enclosure of the printer must not be blocked or covered over Do not insert any unintended objects through these openings Make ...

Page 4: ...formation on the main voltage article number and serial number Item Description A Touch panel B Service cover C Ink tank lid D Output rail Item Description A Filter cover B Connectors C Marker Card input D Stack input loader E Cleaning fluid Item Description A Ink cartridges B Ink Collector C Ink tank lid open Item Description A Right hand fuse 10 ampere B Main power supply connection C Left hand ...

Page 5: ...at stable surface The printer will not operate properly if it is tilted or at an angle Avoid locations that are subject to strong fluctuations in temperature and humidity Do not expose the printer to direct sunlight strong light or excessive heat Avoid locations that are subject to impact shocks or vibrations In order to avoid the transmission of vibration do not use a table joined to other tables...

Page 6: ...rinter Figure 5 Operating and Maintenance Spaces Remove the Transport Restraints 1 Remove the transport restraints from the touch panel 2 Remove the transport restraint from the ink tank lid Item Clearance Distance mm in A 250 9 84 B 200 7 87 output rail C 100 3 94 D 250 9 84 E 100 3 94 ...

Page 7: ...to three rest positions A click sound indicates that the touch panel is engaged in one of the rest positions After a fourth click sound the touch panel is unlocked and can be gently lowered down 1 Raise the touch panel to the desired position 2 Rotate the touch panel by its handle A to the required position The touch panel can be rotated 270 Figure 8 Rotate the touch panel Figure 6 Touch panel low...

Page 8: ...ble Verify that the total nominal current of all devices connected to the wall socket does not exceed the ampere rating for that socket When connecting the printer to the power supply make sure thatthe building installation is protected by an appropriate backup fuse SHOCK HAZARD Warning of electrical hazard if the power cable is damaged A damaged power cable can cause a fatal electric shock and le...

Page 9: ...ms Microsoft Windows 7 32 bit 64 bit versions Windows 8 Windows 8 1 Windows 10 You can find information about the application software in the ClearTools user manual publication 1492 UM009 1 Insert the supplied DVD in the personal computer DVD drive The DVD starts automatically 2 Click Software 3 Click ClearTools Software Installation IMPORTANT Administrator rights are required for installation ...

Page 10: ...n 1492 QS005D EN P February 2020 ClearMark Advanced Printer The installation process starts automatically and the setup wizard appears 4 Click Next 5 Accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next 6 Choose Typical setup type ...

Page 11: ...utomation Publication 1492 QS005D EN P February 2020 11 ClearMark Advanced Printer 7 Click Install The installation process starts and is shown by a progress bar 8 When the installation is completed click Finish ...

Page 12: ...er click Add 2 Click USB The printer search starts The search result is displayed If no printer was found you may start a new search process by clicking Search Again Item Description A USB port B USB cable IMPORTANT WhenyouhaveinstalledtheClearToolsapplicationsoftware connecttheUSBcable to the printer The printer driver is installed automatically B A ...

Page 13: ...ClearTools for example CMA Workplace 1 USB1 5 Confirm your inputs and click OK The changed name CMA Workplace 1 USB1 is displayed in the Explorer You can remove the highlighted printer from the list by clicking Delete You can add this printer again at any time To exit the dialog box click close To check whether the printer highlighted in the list is connected and accessible click Test You see the ...

Page 14: ... printer must be assigned for each marker card catalog number for example 1492 M5X5 Calibration must be carried out once for the printer as this is a printer specific zero point AssigningaPrinterandSelectingaMarkerCard 1 From the Catalog choose for example Marker Card Terminal Markers 2 Select the catalog number 1492 M5X5 Marker Card 3 Click Select Product 4 From the File menu choose Print 5 Selec...

Page 15: ...the 1492 M5X5 Marker Card to this printer If you click Yes all versions of the Marker Card type 1492 M5X5 are assigned to the ClearMark Advanced printer and are always output on this printer unless this setting is changed PrinterCalibration 1 From the Start Menu click ClearMark Advanced IMPORTANT Video instructions are included on the DVD For more information on calibration see ClearMark Advanced ...

Page 16: ...16 Rockwell Automation Publication 1492 QS005D EN P February 2020 ClearMark Advanced Printer 2 Click How to Videos 3 Click Calibration ...

Page 17: ...rCard Place marker card on the conveyor belt A in the direction of the arrow ProcessingaStackofMarkerCards Place the stack of marker cards A on the holder IMPORTANT Only marker cards are allowed to be inserted in stacks You can insert a stack of up to 30 marker cards in the loader The stack must not contain a mix of full size and half size marker cards Insert the stack of marker cards in the loade...

Page 18: ...enu The printer status is shown in the bottom line In the example above the printer is Ready From the main menu choose the appropriate sub menu TEMPLATES PRINT JOBS TOOLS or SYSTEM INFO The bottom part of the main menu shows the ink level of the individual cartridges You can find exact details of the ink level under SYSTEM INFO in the second window Submenus Item Description Displays the next page ...

Page 19: ... ClearMark Advanced Printer Cleaning and Maintenance Printhead Cleaning Carry out printhead cleaning if the print quality deteriorates 1 Press TOOLS in the main menu 2 Press PRINTHEAD CLEANING in the Tools menu 3 Press NO if printhead cleaning should not be executed ...

Page 20: ...ge is displayed on the touch panel during printhead cleaning 5 Print out a marker card If the printing result is still not satisfactory execute printhead flushing Printhead Flushing If you have carried out printhead cleaning and the printing result is still not satisfactory execute printhead flushing With printhead flushing considerably more ink is used than with printhead cleaning 1 Press TOOLS i...

Page 21: ...P February 2020 21 ClearMark Advanced Printer 2 Press PRINTHEAD FLUSHING in the Tools menu 3 Press NO if printhead flushing should not be executed 4 Press YES if printhead flushing should be executed Printhead flushing takes approximately 5 minutes ...

Page 22: ...artridge Using expired ink reduces the print quality and can cause damage to the printer The printouts are dirty or spotted Check the following if the printed marker areas are dirty or spotted Have you touched the unprinted marker areas of the marker card Do not touch the unprinted marker area Are the marker cards aligned correctly Check the alignment of the inserted marker card Are you using an o...

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Page 24: ...ducts interact check features and capabilities and find associated firmware http www rockwellautomation com global support pcdc page EEE Yönetmeliðine Uygundur In Conformity with the EEE Regulation Battery Notice This product contains Perchlorate material Special handling may apply For more information go to http www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate At the end of its life this equipment shou...

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