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Revision: 20071011

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  • Page 1 ViewPlus Emprint Manual Revision: 20071011...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents I.   Introduction A.  Preface B.  FCC Compliance Statement C.  Safety Instructions II.   General Information A.  Specifications B.  Software Driver III.   Installation A.  Unpacking B.  Rear Paper Path Extension and Lid C.  Insert Output Tray D. ...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    A.  Paper Loading B.  Paper Jams VI.   Braille A.  Fonts B.  ViewPlus Tiger Software Suite VII.   Tiger printer driver A.  Introduction B.  Tiger Tab in Printer Properties C.  Legacy D.  Service Tab VIII.   Printing First Documents A. ...
  • Page 4: Preface

    Braille and tactile graphics printer.   The ViewPlus Emprint Powered by Tiger adds color ink print to a tactile output using a user-friendly USB interface. Print on many different types of media, from lightweight copy paper to heavy cardstock, up to 9 inches wide.
  • Page 5   Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is  connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. ...
  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    EN61000-4-5:2005-11       Surge EN61000-4-6:2004-11       Conducted immunity EN61000-4-8:2001-03       Magnetic Field Immunity EN61000-4-11:2004           Input voltage interruptions/DIPS     C.   Safety Instructions Read all of these safety instructions before using the embossing printer.  In addition, follow all warnings and instructions marked on the embossing printer itself.
  • Page 7: General Information

    General Information A.   Specifications   ViewPlus Emprint Character Sets DotsPlus Braille - free programmable character sets Paper Feed Method single sheet 150 sheet input tray (copy paper) or 60 sheet for braille paper or card stock or up to 20 envelopes, labels or banners.
  • Page 8: Software Driver

    B.   Rear Paper Path Extension and Lid An HP duplexer (rear paper path extension) is mounted in the back of the ViewPlus Emprint. It is  mounted with snap locks which can be released by pressing the two buttons on either side of the extension.
  • Page 9: Insert Output Tray

    D.   Cable Attachment The ViewPlus Emprint has a power module with a power socket, on/off switch, and a  compartment holding two fuses on the back side.  A sticker next to the power module indicates what specific fuses are required for the embossing printer.  If the embossing printer will not power on, it might be necessary to replace the fuses. ...
  • Page 10: Software Installation

      Shows the power switch in the back of the embossing printer Attach data cable.  A USB printer cable was included in your box. Attach the flat end of the USB data cable to the USB port of the host computer, and then attach the other end to the embossing printer.
  • Page 11: Ink Cartridges

    It is possible to bend the body of the embossing printer and cause the ViewPlus embosser to be out of alignment.  After a paper jam, it is also possible for the embosser to be incorrectly aligned if you simply continue to print.  Start a new print job, allow the ViewPlus Emprint to automatically align, and check the new document to see if the alignment is good. ...
  • Page 12: Displays

    ViewPlus support. Sequence 2x drop shaped light, 1x arrow shaped light - If this blinking sequence occurs the   embossing printer is detecting a non volatile ram error. If this happens, please contact ViewPlus support.   C.  ...
  • Page 13: Paper Handling

      An error message will be displayed if you try to print with the lid open.  Paper Handling A.   Paper Loading The ViewPlus  Emprint takes stacks of single sheet print media. Insert the paper from the front into the input tray.    ...
  • Page 14: Paper Jams

        Shows the input tray in the front of the embossing printer   B.   Paper Jams Paper jams can occur in the main body of the embossing printer or in the rear paper path extender. To check and clear paper jams please follow the steps below. Note: Always pull the paper from the center of the visible side or with one hand on each edge of the paper so the pulling force is distributed. ...
  • Page 15: Braille

    The point size of the font may have to be increased.  If you wish to emboss DotsPlus Braille, you must simply change the font to one of the ViewPlus Tiger fonts, and it is not necessary to use the ViewPlus Translator.
  • Page 16: Tiger Printer Driver

    A.   Introduction The Tiger printer driver provides user access to setting options on the ViewPlus embosser from a local or networked computer.  Open the Tiger printer driver properties by going to Start/Settings/Printer and Faxes. The Legacy mode property tab is only accessible if the embossing printer is connected locally via the USB port.
  • Page 17 Note:  By checking both Emboss and Ink (default), the embossing printer will create both embossed and inked output. In 2 in 1mode, the embossing printer will generate embossed output from every odd page and inked output from every even page of the document.  This is useful if editing is done on either the embossed page or the printed page. ...
  • Page 18: Legacy

    Print media type test pattern - Print to see the effect of the punch forces.  This button accessed  by using either Add or View.  Media Surface  Plain paper Photo paper, glossy Other Photo paper Premium plus Inkjet transparancy film Other transparency film Brochure &...
  • Page 19 Clicking on this button opens a Load Table window and a user-defined braille character set from ASCII value 0 to 255 can be downloaded to the ViewPlus Emprint. The braille character sets are typically stored in braille conversion table files (*.BCT). This file format is editable in Notepad and allows the user to create user definable conversion tables.
  • Page 20: Service Tab

      Illustration of Load Braille Table Tab D.   Service Tab The service tab provides several servicing functions for your Emprint. Pen Calibration - Performs a calibration of the black and color ink cartridge. This procedure  needs at least two sheets of plain paper in the input tray. Print Test Page - Prints a test page to exercise the embossing printers ink and embossing ...
  • Page 21: Printer Properties

    Make sure a ViewPlus embosser printer and the correct paper size are selected.  The paper size  depends on the paper that is loaded in the ViewPlus embosser.  You can either open an existing document that you want to print, or start with a new one.  Example documents can be found at on ViewPlus web site.
  • Page 22: Other Software Packages

    This replacement tray is designed for larger print jobs. Floor Printer Stand            VPT9108-00   The printer stand is a floor stand with baskets and wheels designed to hold the ViewPlus embossers.   Replacement CD  VPT 900-0005-000R  ...
  • Page 23: Training And Support Packages

    Each software inquiry counts toward allotted time for support as follows: each question by email will be billed at 10 minutes, phoned in questions at 15 minutes. ViewPlus reserves the right to limit each call to one question or a maximum of 15 minutes per call.
  • Page 24: Warranty

      B.   Warranty ViewPlus Technologies has a 1 year full parts and service warranty for the ViewPlus Emprint.  There is a 30 day unconditional return policy in US.   The full warranty information was shipped with your ViewPlus embossing printer.  In order to get service...

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