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I-Mark Controller FAQ

Configuring IP Address

Q When trying to connect my lap top to my marking machine I receive an error letting me one or more marking machines could not connect even though they are visible.   A: Your network setting on your controller and PC need to match in order to connect .   Configuring Read more…

By Drew Davis, 10 yearsJanuary 13, 2015 ago
Dot-Peen

Downloading and Saving

Q: How do I download and save a new layout in my I-Mark program.   A: Now that you have taught your marking location, you can download your layout and start marking. Select your machine in the navigation now to bring up your active window.. There will be a green Read more…

By Drew Davis, 10 yearsJanuary 13, 2015 ago
Dot-Peen

Setting up shifts

Q: How do I set a shift in I-Mark   A: Let the software open fully, then on the ribbon menu across the top of the software called Shifts.       This will open up the Shifts dialog box.  Select Add to add a new shift.   It will bring Read more…

By Drew Davis, 10 yearsJanuary 12, 2015 ago
I-Mark

I/O connections the IM200 Controller

Q: Dou you have pin out location Diagram?                                            

By Drew Davis, 10 yearsJanuary 8, 2015 ago
Dot-Peen

How to change and modify your layout.

Here is a demonstration of how to change a layout while marking without creating a new layout. Once you have your layouts taught in to their select locations and you want to change the your text (i.e. part numbers, job number, date code) you can modify your text rather than creating a new layout for every part. There Read more…

By Drew Davis, 10 yearsJanuary 8, 2015 ago
Dot-Peen

I-Mark Creating a new marking layout

Creating a New Layout     A marking layout is the data that the machine will print.   To do this we will need to select “Create layout form the home ribbon”   After selecting your “Create New Layout” tab a new window will open prompting you to choose your Read more…

By Drew Davis, 10 yearsJanuary 8, 2015 ago
I-Mark

Registering your I-Mark Software

To prevent a shut down of your  I-Mark machine. It is important you register your machine before your start marking.   Benefits of registration include: Unrestricted marking license, free software upgrades for 2 years, email notices of software changes/upgrades/hints, also notices about discounts and promotions   Follow the link to Read more…

By Drew Davis, 10 yearsJanuary 8, 2015 ago
Air Impact Markers

Air Impact Markers Stamps falling out.

Q:we have a major issue with loose stamps in your air impact markers We are using these to mark parts for our customer, the problem is that these stamps keep falling out and our customer has major problems identifying the parts for the next process because the ID-mark is missing! Read more…

By Drew Davis, 11 yearsAugust 14, 2014 ago
I-Mark

I Mark Teach Function

Q: After I create a layout and I attempt to mark my part it seems that the parameters are off. Is there a way to know exactly where I will be marking?   A: Yes! I -Mark has a teach function that will allow you to teach your marking location Read more…

By Drew Davis, 11 yearsJune 19, 2014 ago
Dot-Peen

How to Set up your rotator on IMARK 2.0

How do I set up my rotator on my I-Mark program? How to use the rotator in 2.0 Answer: An easy step by step instructional manual  follow the hyperlink below. How to use the Rotator    

By Drew Davis, 11 yearsJune 6, 2014 ago

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