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Bulletin 1492 Allen-Bradley ClearMark™ Printer
Table of Contents
Section Page
Unpacking and Inspecting 2
Installation Requirements 3
Preparing the System 3
Driver and Software Installation 5
Calibrating the ClearMark Printer 8
Printing with the ClearMark Printer 13
Introduction
This guide provides the basic information required to start up your ClearMark printer. For
detailed information on specific product features or configurations, refer to the ClearMark
printer user manual, publication 1492-UM008*-EN-P. Read this guide carefully before you
use the ClearMark printer and retain it for future reference.
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Unpacking and Inspecting
ATTENTION: Printer weight is
approximately 65 lb. Always use
two people and make use of the
grips when moving.
Figure 1 - Removing the Printer from Packaging
1. Take printer out of box
2. Remove protective foam
3. Place on a flat, stable surface
4. Check the delivery contents:
–Printer
–Power cord
–USB cable
– Quick Start Guide (this document)
–ClearMark Printer user manual
–ClearTools™ Software user manual
– Printer driver and ClearTools
software CD
– Two marker cards (Cat. No. 1492-M5X5)
–Output rail
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Installation Requirements
Maintenance Cover for Printing System
Ink Cartridge Cover
Operating and Control Panel Display
Maintenance Cover
for Waste Pad
Output Rail
Loader - Input
9.84”
(250 mm)
7.87”
(100 mm)
9.84”
(250 mm)
3.94”
(100 mm)
3.94”
(100 mm)
• Operating Temperature: +68…95 °F (+20…35 °C)
•Power Source:
– Cat No. 1492-PRINT110: 100...120V, 50/60 Hz, 8 A
– Cat. No. 1492-PRINT220: 220...240V, 50/60 Hz, 4 A
Figure 2 - Printer Overview and Clearance Requirements - in. (mm)
Preparing the System
Figure 3 - Insert output rail
1. Insert the output rail
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Figure 4 - Load marker cards
ATTENTION: Do not
open the printer covers
during operation
Powe r
Cord
USB
Cable
Network Cable
(if desired)
2. Load the marker cards into the printer (see picture on printer for
insertion)
Figure 5 - Power and data connections
3. Make the necessary power and data connections.
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Driver and Software Installation
Figure 6 - Language Selection
1. Insert the “Printer Driver and Soware” CD into your CD drive. e
CD starts automatically, If not, locate setup.exe found on the CD.
2. Please select your language and conrm by clicking the [
Figure 7 - Printer Driver Installation
1. First install the printer driver.
a. Select Install→Printer Driver→ClearMark Printer→
32 bit: Vista/XP/Win2000/Windows 7 or
64 bit: Windows Vista/Windows 7
] button.
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