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Index V5
Braille Printer Manual
2017 April

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  • Page 1 Index V5 Braille Printer Manual 2017 April...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Index V5 printer manual Contents 1. Safety information 1.1 Approvals ........................... 1 2. Index V5 printer overview 2.1 Backlit text on all models ........................... 2 2.2 Basic-D ........................... 3 ................................. 4 2.2.1 LED feedback Basic-D 2.3 Everest-D ........................... 5 ................................. 6 2.3.1 LED feedback Everest-D...
  • Page 3 Contents 4.2 Wizards ........................... 25 ................................. 26 4.2.1 Standard layout wizard 4.2.2 Advanced layout wizard ................................. 27 4.2.3 User defined paper wizard ................................. 28 www.indexbraille.com © 2017 Index Braille...
  • Page 4: Safety Information

    Index V5 printer manual Safety information Securely place the printer on a stable surface. Keep the ventilation inlets and outlets of the braille printer free. Connect the braille printer to a grounded power outlet only. Acoustic Hoods are recommended, for reducing noise level.
  • Page 5: Index V5 Printer Overview

    Bloutooth Qualification This device contains Bluetooth module qualified as "Controller system" - QD ID 58171 Index V5 printer overview Speech feedback refers to the echo in the printer. Backlit text on all models Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Network: Flicker when available, and light up when connected.
  • Page 6: Basic-D

    Index V5 printer manual PAPER JAM: Light up when there is a paper jam. ERROR: Light up when there is an error. Press HELP for more information. Basic-D 1. Control panel 10. Paper rollers 2. Lid 11. Hole for transport lock 3.
  • Page 7: Led Feedback Basic-D

    Index V5 printer overview 2.2.1 LED feedback Basic-D PAPER MOVE: Flicker when paper is moving. PAPER EDGE: Light up when paper is in front of the paper edge sensor. HEAD: Light up when the print head is in the home position.
  • Page 8: Everest-D

    Index V5 printer manual Everest-D 1. Control panel 11. Ventilation outlet 2. Sheet feeder 12. Electrical connectors 3. Paper guides 13. Switch to close/open the sheet feeder 4. Embossing head 14. Card/sheet selectors (right/left) 5. Speaker 15. Locking levers for margin guides (right/ left) 6.
  • Page 9: Led Feedback Everest-D

    Index V5 printer overview 9. Paper movement rollers 20. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth antenna 10. Inner guides to stabilize paper 21. USB 2.0 device port out ejection 22. Network port (100 MB) 23. USB host port 2.3.1 LED feedback Everest-D PAPER IN: Light up when paper is in front of the paper edge sensor.
  • Page 10: Braillebox

    Index V5 printer manual BrailleBox 1. Control panel 9. Middle embossing head 2. Optical sensor for service door 10. Top embossing head 3. Optical sensor for braille tray 11. Paper rollers 4. Braille tray 12. Service door 5. Braille stack guide 13.
  • Page 11: Led Feedback Braillebox

    Index V5 printer overview 2.4.1 LED feedback BrailleBox PAPER IN: Light up when paper has begun feeding and reaching the paper-in sensor. PAPER OUT: Light up when paper reaches the paper-out sensor. OUT OF PAPER: Light up when the paper tray is empty.
  • Page 12: Fanfold-D

    Index V5 printer manual FanFold-D 1. Right paper tractor 2. Left paper tractor 3. Paper move sensor 4. Paper edge sensor 5. Three embossing heads (start, middle, end) 6. Soft paper movement rollers (4 pairs) 7. Paper out sensor 2.5.1...
  • Page 13: Electrical Connectors Fanfold

    Index V5 printer overview 2.5.2 Electrical connectors FanFold 1. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth antenna 2. USB 2.0 device port 3. Network port (100 MB) 4. USB host port 5. Fuse 6,3 A/250V slow blow 6. Power input 100-240V, 50-60 HZ, grounded outlet 2.5.3...
  • Page 14: Speech Feedback

    Index V5 printer manual o User manual o Index USB memory stick o Power cord o USB cord o External power supply for Basic-D and Everest-D. o Transport locks Basic-D, Everest-D and BrailleBox o Power on the printer without connecting the USB cord.
  • Page 15: Firmware Upgrade

    Upgrade via Internet connection When the V5 printer is connected to internet, it checks for an update automatically. The UPDATE text lights up indicates that new update is available. Start upgrade by selecting: MENU / User service / Firmware upgrade / Firmware upgrade from internet / OK to start.
  • Page 16: Install To Usb Port

    Index V5 printer manual 3.2.1 Install to USB port All Index printers require the Index Braille Printer Driver to function properly on a USB port. Install the Index Braille printer driver in your computer before connecting the printer to the USB device port.
  • Page 17: Wired Ip Network Setup

    Speech feedback: "No known network available". 3.2.2.1 Wired IP network setup In Index V5 January 2017 Firmware and higher, Wi-Fi network is enabled by default. First step to connect to a wired network Plug in the network cord to a Local Area Network (LAN) with DHCP support.
  • Page 18: Printing Braille

    "Reservation of IP address on DHCP + (Your router name)". Printing braille Index-direct-Braille (idB) is a direct printing application in Index V5 to print standard documents (Word type) in braille without using a traditional braille editor. IdB Characteristics: o Translates and formats the braille printout following the settings in the active layout.
  • Page 19: Printing With The Web App

    "IP 192.168.4.14". 2. Start the web app by opening a search window on your browser. Make sure your device is connected to the same network as the V5 printer. 3. Type your printer IP number on the browser.
  • Page 20: Printing From Usb Memory Stick

    Index V5 printer manual Upload the file. o Wi-Fi Available network is shown. The network on the top position is the network that has already been connected and has a strong signal. Functions: Select, Connect, Forget, Insert password for new network, and Start WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup).
  • Page 21: Emboss With Idb In Windows

    Go to file. Select Print and then select an installed Index printer. Press OK. o The file will now be transmitted to the selected Index printer. o The flashing idB icon indicates ongoing text-to-braille translation process. www.indexbraille.com © 2017 Index Braille...
  • Page 22: External Braille Editor

    3.3.2 External braille editor Emboss with a commercial or freeware braille editor The majority of braille editors available are compatible with Index Braille printers. For more information on compatible braille editors, please check below link: http://www.indexbraille.com/en-us/support/braille-editor-software Control panel Menu summary 4.1.1...
  • Page 23: Key Functions

    Confirm action with OK. Normally "1" represents the value 1. Normally "10" represent value 10. NUMBER Run paper arm release sequence. BrailleBox only. KEYS Toggle between increase and decrease. Restart the printer. Hold CHS for 10 seconds. www.indexbraille.com © 2017 Index Braille...
  • Page 24: Multiple Layouts To Customize

    When it represents another value, it is presented by speech feedback. 4.1.3 Multiple layouts to customize Index V5 printers are installed with 1-9 user-defined adjustable layouts. Active layout The active layout is the current one in use. All changes to the layout settings are made in the active layout.
  • Page 25: Menu Option V5

    Print type, single/double-sided page, booklet, etc. Text-to-braille translation when using idB. Braille page layout, lines per page, characters per line, and margins. Braille page number and position. 4.1.4 Menu option V5 MAIN MENU SUB MENU FUNCTION INFORMATION Print Print complete document.
  • Page 26 Index V5 printer manual Print, embosser information. Print test Print, hammer test. document Print, braille layout. Print, network information. Print, gap between print heads and BrailleBox only. braille line alignment. Print, folding line test page. Everest and Print service BrailleBox only.
  • Page 27 Gap between print heads wizard. BrailleBox only. Straight braille line wizard. BrailleBox only. Light feedback for text on control Light on/ light off panel Sensor control Set paper jam sensor on or off. Basic and FanFold www.indexbraille.com © 2017 Index Braille...
  • Page 28: Wizards

    Index V5 printer manual Back up configuration system file to General parameters Backup USB memory. for example: active settings layout, calibration, Back up to internal SD card. top off form, speech Restore configuration system file language, from USB memory. Restore...
  • Page 29: Standard Layout Wizard

    Characters Edit with 1/10/CHS. per line Binding Select from list. Available when binding margin space is available. margin In booklet format the minimum binding margin is 1 character. www.indexbraille.com © 2017 Index Braille...
  • Page 30: Advanced Layout Wizard

    Used by idB w hen Word/pdf/txt document is G0=computer braille, G1=literary braille, translation table printed. Select language, grade, and version. G2=contracted braille. Legacy Used by braille editors and List of braille tables for Index V5. Braille IbPrint translation table Lines per page Edit w ith 1/10/CHS.
  • Page 31: User Defined Paper Wizard

    1 = 1 mm or partial inch. CHS= change to plus or minus Paper length Edit paper length Same as above and arrow right to next step Complete Press OK to save your user wizard defined paper www.indexbraille.com © 2017 Index Braille...

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