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- Page 1 ClearMark Advanced II Printer Catalog Number 1492-PCMA2110 Quick Start Original Instructions...
- Page 2 If this equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired. In no event will Rockwell Automation, Inc. be responsible or liable for indirect or consequential damages resulting from the use or application of this equipment.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Software-Controlled Maintenance ......... . . 27 Maintenance Rockwell Automation Publication 1492-QS007A-EN-P - November 2022... - Page 4 Table of Contents Notes: Rockwell Automation Publication 1492-QS007A-EN-P - November 2022...
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Page 5: Preface
Using the printer when it is open can result in cuts and crush injuries. • Never remove the printer enclosure. • Components inside the device must be replaced by a Rockwell Automation service technician. IMPORTANT Device damage! The printer enclosure must not be removed. Opening the printer results in the loss of any warranty rights. -
Page 6: General Operating Information
Keep the ink tank lid closed during operation IMPORTANT Use only Rockwell Automation products. Use only products that are produced or approved by Rockwell Automation (ClearTools marking software, marker cards, and ink cartridges). Poor print quality, printer faults, and damage caused by using unapproved and unsuitable accessories and printing materials are excluded from the warranty. -
Page 7: Personnel Requirements
ClearMark Advanced II Printer User Manual, publication 1492-UM012. IMPORTANT Repairs must only be conducted after consultation with Rockwell Automation, and only by an electrical specialist. The responsibilities of personnel for commissioning, operating, maintaining, and cleaning must be clearly defined. Personnel require the following qualifications for the various activities: •... - Page 8 Preface Notes: Rockwell Automation Publication 1492-QS007A-EN-P - November 2022...
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Page 9: Printer Installation
7. Verify that you have all items that are listed in Table 8. Familiarize yourself with the printer (see Review the Printer Components on page 10 Review the Touch Panel Components on page 11). Rockwell Automation Publication 1492-QS007A-EN-P - November 2022... -
Page 10: Review The Printer Components
Figure 2 - ClearMark Advanced II Printer — Back View Item Description Connectors Service cover (maintenance through Service staff) Figure 3 - ClearMark Advanced II Printer — Ink Tank Compartment Item Description Ink tank lid (open) Ink cartridges Rockwell Automation Publication 1492-QS007A-EN-P - November 2022... -
Page 11: Review The Touch Panel Components
Shows the available submenus: Current jobs, print job history, and Jobs demo print jobs. Shows the available submenus: Print head cleaning, nozzle check, and Maintenance longer downtime. Settings Shows the available submenus: Interfaces and advanced settings. Information Shows the submenu: System information. Rockwell Automation Publication 1492-QS007A-EN-P - November 2022... -
Page 12: Install The Printer
100 mm (3.94 in.) 100 mm (3.94 in.) 100 mm (3.94 in.) Device Dimensions Item 930 mm (36.61 in.) Length (excluding output tray) Width 590 mm (23.23 in.) Height 454 mm (17.87 in.) Rockwell Automation Publication 1492-QS007A-EN-P - November 2022... -
Page 13: Extract The Output Tray
3. Make sure that the plugs are fully inserted into the connection socket of the printer and into the socket. 4. Place the cables so that there are no tripping hazards. IMPORTANT Do not connect the USB cable until you have installed the ClearTools software. Rockwell Automation Publication 1492-QS007A-EN-P - November 2022... -
Page 14: Turn The Printer On
The standby button lights up orange. Only the print head including the control is now supplied with power. This allows the print head to be supplied with ink to help prevent it from drying out. Rockwell Automation Publication 1492-QS007A-EN-P - November 2022... -
Page 15: Insert An Ink Cartridge
3. Place each ink cartridge in the designated position. Each color has a dedicated installation place in the printer, as shown in the following graphic. Item Description Black ink cartridge Cyan ink cartridge Magenta ink cartridge Yellow ink cartridge Rockwell Automation Publication 1492-QS007A-EN-P - November 2022... - Page 16 Chapter 1 Printer Installation 4. Make sure that each ink cartridge clicks into place. 5. When you are finished inserting ink cartridges, close the ink tank lid. Rockwell Automation Publication 1492-QS007A-EN-P - November 2022...
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Page 17: Software Installation
At this point, you can accept the release notes (I Accept) or exit setup (Exit Setup). 4. To continue the installation process, click I Accept 5. In the ClearTools Setup window, click Next. Rockwell Automation Publication 1492-QS007A-EN-P - November 2022... - Page 18 The installation process begins. The system asks if you agree to allow ClearTools to make changes to your device. Details of the certificate used to sign the ClearTools Setup are displayed. 9. To complete the installation, click Finish. The ClearTools software is now installed on your PC. Rockwell Automation Publication 1492-QS007A-EN-P - November 2022...
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Page 19: Install The Printer And Drivers
The ClearTools software automatically searches for connected printers. The same USB connection number must be checked in the printer. See item in printer menu: Settings/ Interfaces / USB connection. 5. Select the required USB port or printer. Rockwell Automation Publication 1492-QS007A-EN-P - November 2022... - Page 20 If the printer is connected and accessible, the Connection Test dialog box appears and displays the following message. If the printer is not accessible, for example, if it is turned off, the Connection Test dialog box appears and displays the following message. Rockwell Automation Publication 1492-QS007A-EN-P - November 2022...
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Page 21: Set Up A Marker Card For The Printer
The marker card must not be cured in the calibration process. The printed marker card can be cleaned with cold water and used again. For more details, please refer to the ClearTools™ help file. Rockwell Automation Publication 1492-QS007A-EN-P - November 2022... -
Page 22: Run A Test Print
1. In the Jobs menu, select Demo print jobs. 2. Choose a template that corresponds to the supplied marker card. 3. Insert the marker card into the input tray. 4. Click Print to start the test print. Rockwell Automation Publication 1492-QS007A-EN-P - November 2022... -
Page 23: Operations
Do not turn off the printer! The printer automatically switches to standby mode. The operating parameters are only retained while the printer is turned on. These parameters ensure, for example, that the print head is cleaned optimally. Rockwell Automation Publication 1492-QS007A-EN-P - November 2022... -
Page 24: Insert A Marker Card
The stack must not exceed 50 marker cards. • Do not mix half and whole marker cards in a stack. • Insert the stack of marker cards (1) into the input tray (2) in the direction of insertion shown previously. Rockwell Automation Publication 1492-QS007A-EN-P - November 2022... -
Page 25: Print A Marker Card
3. Type the text or insert an image or barcode that you want to print. 4. Insert the marker card or the marker card stack. 5. Start printing via the ClearTools software. You can find further information about printing in the help file for the ClearTools software. Rockwell Automation Publication 1492-QS007A-EN-P - November 2022... - Page 26 Chapter 3 Operations Notes: Rockwell Automation Publication 1492-QS007A-EN-P - November 2022...
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Page 27: Software-Controlled Maintenance
Automatic print head cleaning in the Print head cleaning submenu. • Preparing the printer for longer storage in the Longer downtime submenu. For information about these procedures, see the ClearMark Advanced II Printer User Manual, publication 1492-UM012. Rockwell Automation Publication 1492-QS007A-EN-P - November 2022... - Page 28 Chapter 4 Software-Controlled Maintenance Notes: Rockwell Automation Publication 1492-QS007A-EN-P - November 2022...
- Page 29 ClearMark Advanced II Printer Quick Start Notes: Rockwell Automation Publication 1492-QS007A-EN-P - November 2022...
- Page 30 Allen-Bradley, ClearMark, ClearTools, expanding human possibility, and Rockwell Automation are trademarks of Rockwell Automation, Inc. Trademarks not belonging to Rockwell Automation are property of their respective companies.