SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS and ANSWERS TO PROBLEMS
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PARTS BECOME FOGGY, CORRODED, CONTAMINATED OR BROWN FINGERPRINTS APPEAR.
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MARK IS NOT LEGIBLE OR DARK ENOUGH.
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MARK ON ALUMINUM DISAPPEARS AFTER ANODIZING.
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BLACK OXIDE WHITE MARK IS NOT LEGIBLE OR IS INCOMPLETE.
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DEEP ETCH REQUIRES A DARK MARK.
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POWER UNIT INDICATOR LIGHT GLOWS BUT NO MARK IS MADE.
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ANY INDICATION OF OVERHEATING OR SMOKE
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TYPING ON DIE-IMPRESSION STENCIL.
Parts were improperly cleaned.
Use APC Cleaner. NEVER oil
parts without cleaning & drying
first.
Incorrect Electrolyte.
Incorrect current setting.
Dwell time too short.
Part must be DEEP-ETCHED a
minimum of .002" deep prior to
anodizing. Part cannot be
marked after anodizing.
Try a different Electrolyte.
Rub a light abrasive over mark.
Use DC current.
After etching desired depth and
before moving stencil, switch
DC to AC and DEEP ETCH to
NORMAL ETCH. Then blot
several more times.
Replace cord set.
Disconnect unit from wall
socket immediately and call
manufacturer.
Set the typewriter on stencil
position or remove the ribbon.
Type on the colored side of the
stencil, then remove the backing
to mark.
W A R R A N TY
The MARK 300 POWER UNIT is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for
a period of one year from the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover defects resulting from
accident; alteration, improper use, abuse, tampering or failure of the user to follow operating instructions.
This warranty is in lieu of all other, warranties expressed, implied or statutory and all other obligations
or liabilities of Marking Methods, Inc.
MARKING METHODS, INC.
®
email: [email protected] www.markingmethods.com
301 SOUTH RAYMOND AVENUE • ALHAMBRA CA 91803-1531 • (626) 282-8823 • FAX (626) 576-7564
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