Index V4 Embosser manual © 2012 Index Braille 2012-05-31 Firmware 1.3.
1-1 Index V4 Embosser manual Table of Contents 1 1. Getting started I 1.1 Unpacking ................................................................................................................................... the embosser 1 ......................................................................................................................................................... 1 1.1.1 Removing transport lock 1.1.1.1 Basic-D ...........................................................................
Contents 1-2 3.3.5.2 Clear .................................................................................................................................................. paper jam 15 I I I 3.4................................................................................................................................... Braille Box 15 ......................................................................................................................................................... 16 3.4.
1 Index V4 Embosser manual 1 Getting started 1.1 Unpacking the embosser Unpack the embosser gently, save the packing material and transport lock in case of future transportation of the embosser. 1.1.1 Removing transport lock The green transport lock is aimed to protect the embossing mechanics during transport. 1.1.1.1 Basic-D Remove the green transport steel rod from the back side of the Basic-D. Store it in place of the individual holders located on the back pallet.
Getting started 2 Index Memory Stick including printer drivers, user manuals, service manuals, videos, Braille editor software etc. 1.2 Starting up The Basic-D V4, Everest-D V4 and Braille Box V4 start up directly when power is connected. If the power cable has already been connected, press the ON key and hold for 2 seconds to start the embosser. The fan will start directly and the start-up sequence is completed once the embosser echos the brand name.
3 Index V4 Embosser manual Link to Index Printer drivers 1.2.4 Connect via USB USB is the most commonly used connection. A USB cable is included in the embosser shipment. Start up your Index embosser, wait for the "Ready" message and connect the USB cable. The Plug & Play add new software Wizard will automatically start up. 1.2.4.1 Plug and Play printer driver installation USB Plug & Play in Microsoft Vista and Windows 7 Connect your Index V4 embosser via USB.
Getting started 4 IbPrint is a drag-and-drop program for transferring text files, setup files, vertical alignment files, etc. to Index Braille embossers. The file will be transferred without any translation to Braille. IbPrint supports text and esc sequences. Link to IbPrint 1.3 Braille printout to confirm driver installation Printing of a simple test file, via IbPrint, is made to confirm correct printer and printer driver installation before installing any Braille editor.
5 2 Index V4 Embosser manual Menu Structure ITEM KEY FUNCTION SUMMARY FREQUENTLY USED FUNCTIONS Current document Emboss last printed Braille document in selected mode Braille settings Layout 1-5 including page layout, braille code, impact and settings Communication Network, serial port etc Option System 2.
Menu Structure OK Number keys 1 10 CHS HELP Double keys OFF+FEED FEED+FEED FEED+OFF HELP+MENU HELP+CHS HELP+10 HELP+ON HELP+HELP 10+1 1+10 2.
7 2.2.1 Index V4 Embosser manual Layout default values Basic-D W=width L=length Layout 1 Layout 2 Layout 3 Paper Lines per size page W11xL12" 29 W8.5xL12" 29 W11.5xL11 28 " Layout 4 Letter 26 W8.5xL11 Layout 5 A4 tractor 28 W8.5 inch L11 3/4 inch *Basic-D V4 default Layout 1 Everest-D & Braille Box Paper Lines per size page Layout 1 A4 Portrait 28 W210 mm L297 mm Layout 2 A3 28 W297 mm L420 mm Layout 3 W11.5xL11" 28 Layout 4 Letter 26 W8.
Menu Structure Braille settings Select Paper Size Select paper size (list of standard papers + User defined) User defined paper: Set mm/inch, paper length, paper width Braille layout Top margin Lines per page Binding margin Characters per line Braille Page number Number of pages in each Braille volume Braille volume number Braille options 8 (not implemented in 1.3X) (not implemented in 1.3X) (not implemented in 1.
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Menu Structure 2.5 10 Menu OFF The menu OFF is available only when the embossing is stopped by OFF during printing a document. Use menu OFF by: OFF + MENU + Arrow up/down + OK MENU SUB MENU Current Echo embosser status document information Complete embossing of current document and cancel remaining copies Stop embossing of current document INFO Echo number of remaining copies Same function as OFF + FEED Leave menu OFF and continue the original embossing sequences by pressing ON 2.
11 Index V4 Embosser manual 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 2.6.4 OK (echo: Paper size) Press OK (Echo Current paper size A4) Press OK (Set - Echo Current paper size A4) Arrow down (until echo: Letter) OK, (echo: current paper size is Letter) Press Menu to saves the Letter paper size (echo: menu save settings) Make one copy of a section of last printed document Make a copy of page ex. 24-42 of last printed document. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 2.6.5 Make 7 copies of last printed document 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 2.6.
Menu Structure 12 17.Press Menu to save your settings 2.6.7 Set user defined paper size (10x8 inch) This menu sample presents how you change from 11x12 inch paper to the custom size 10x8 inch. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
13 3 Index V4 Embosser manual Paper handling All Index Embossers support paper weights of 120-180 gsm (grams per square meter). In addition you may use thin plastic foils, labels and aluminum foils. 3.1 Paper sizes Pre-defined paper sizes (width x length) 297x210 mm (A4) - Braille Box 420x297 mm (A3) - Braille Box 11x8.5 inch (Letter) - Braille Box 17x11 inch (Tabloid) - Braille Box 8,5x12 inch 8.5x14 inch (Legal) 10x11 inch 11x11 inch 11x11.5 inch -Braille Box 11.5x11 inch 11x12 inch 12x11 inch 12x8.
Paper handling 3.2.2 14 Clear paper jam Turn off the embosser. Open the tractors and remove all paper. At this point the embosser is usually ready for use. In the unlikely event that the paper is jammed inside the embosser head, remove the embosser head and clear it from jammed paper, see instructions in the service manual if needed. 3.3 Everest-D Everest-D supports cut sheet paper; length 120-590 mm, width 130-297 mm.
15 3.3.3 Index V4 Embosser manual Double feed If the sheet feeder feeds several sheets at a time, please check: Good cut sheet paper quality with a minimum weight of 120 gsm Move the sheet/card selectors upward, both right and left selector to the same position, until the papers are separated correctly 3.3.4 Braille output adjustment 1. Adjust the white document guide to 10 mm (1/2") from paper edge. 2. Adjust the angle on the lower document profile for best paper out functioning. 3.3.
Paper handling 3.4.1 16 Paper loading Open the paper tray. Move the back paper guide into the correct position for you paper size. Move the margin guides to the width of you paper. Insert the papers. Close the paper tray. 3.4.2 Remove document from Braille tray A full Braille tray is indicated by a red LED:s indicator located in the right corner of the embossing tower.
17 4 Index V4 Embosser manual Clear paper jam Power off the embosser. Remove the paper tray. Open the Braille tray. Open the Service door. Now you can see where the paper is jammed. Remove the jammed paper out of the embossing area by rotating the paper rollers by hand and pulling the paper. Check if there is jammed paper in the paper out area above the embossing heads. The upper guiding plate is held by a magnet and may be pressed up by hand to get access to the paper out track.
Feedback 5 18 Feedback All local speech feedback languages available as of the day of shipment,s will be included in the embosser. New speech feedback languages will gradually become available at Index Braille's website free of charge. Upgrade to the latest speech interface by following the instructions at V4 Knowledge Base at www.indexbraille.com The speech feedback uses the internal speaker as default.
19 5.1.3 Index V4 Embosser manual Braille Box corner LED The row of 16 LED lights is located in the glass corner, to the right of the embosser tower, in the front of Braille Box. The function on each LED is clearly labeled. The two LED lights located at the Braille Box CPU board indicate if the board is OK (green) or in an error stage (red).
After sales support 6 20 After sales support Warranty information etc Index Braille provides two (2) years of warranty on all embossers, following the Orgalime S2000 agreement. During the warranty period Index Braille will cover the cost for the exchange of parts including shipping cost. The distributor is responsible for local shipping and the direct labor cost for repairing the unit. Link to contact form.
21 6.3 Index V4 Embosser manual Error codes ERROR - Table Firmware 1.3.
After sales support 22 802: No factory settings -> Send new Configsys file to your V4 embosser 810: Configuration - corrupt 811: Parameter - corrupt 812: Layout - corrupt 813: Header - corrupt 814: Network - corrupt 999: Restart 700: Ink timeout 701: Ink start up 702: Ink power up 703: Ink Power down 704: Ink post service IPC = Internal Protocol for Communication between the Linux master CPU and the low lever CPU controlling the stepper motors and hammers.
23 Index V4 Embosser manual Press the reset button for a minimum of three seconds to make a system reset. The system reset restores all parameters to factory default, removing all Braille documents and re-starts the embosser.
Shipping the embosser 7 24 Shipping the embosser Insert the embossing head transport locking Pack the embosser in its original packaging. The warranty will only be valid if the embosser is transported in professional packaging and the embosser head is locked. Wrap the packing with strong tape in at least two vertical rings around the box. To get quick and effective service, please include a fault description and sender information. Before shipping, contact Index Braille http://www.indexbraille.
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