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U s e r M a n u a l
B r a i l l e L a b e l e r
B L - 1 0 0 0 L I N K
Version 1.1
October 2021
English distribution and localization:
Help Tech GmbH
Brunnenstr. 10; 72160 Horb; Germany
Telephone: +49 7451 55 46 0; Fax: +49 7451 55 46 67
E-mail:
info@helptech.de
- Internet:
www.helptech.de

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  • Page 1 B L - 1 0 0 0 L I N K Version 1.1 October 2021 English distribution and localization: Help Tech GmbH Brunnenstr. 10; 72160 Horb; Germany Telephone: +49 7451 55 46 0; Fax: +49 7451 55 46 67 E-mail: info@helptech.de...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents GENERAL ......................3 Foreword ..................... 3 The BL-1000 LINK at a glance ..............3 INSTALLATION ....................5 Scope of delivery ..................5 Software installation .................. 5 Connection of the plug-in power supply ..........5 Connecting the USB cable .................
  • Page 3 BRAILLE PRINTING WITH COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE BRAILLE PRINTING SOFTWARE ......................15 HANDLING OF RECEIVED DATA..............16 IMPORTANT NOTES ..................17 Safety instructions ................... 17 Handling the BL-1000 LINK ..............17 FCC rules ....................18 International standards ................18 7.4.1 Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU ..........18 7.4.2...

  • Page 4: General

    Place the BL-1000 LINK in front of you so that the round bulge on the surface is on the right and the control buttons are at the bottom. Under the round bulge is the compartment for the Braille Tape.
  • Page 5 Braille Labeler BL-1000 LINK General The large round button at the bottom center is the cut button and is called the CUT button. The CUT button is used to cut the braille tape after braille printing. If the internal cutter and/or the CUT button no longer lock into their normal position, remove the cover above the CUT button and pull the cutter out with a thin object.

  • Page 6: Installation

    Connecting the USB cable To connect the BL-1000 LINK to the PC or laptop via the USB interface, use the supplied USB connection cable. The USB connection cable has a small, almost square plug at one end. At the other end you will find a small flat plug.

  • Page 7: Connection Via Bluetooth

    Braille Labeler BL-1000 LINK Installation Insert the square plug into the socket on the left side of the BL-1000 LINK. Connect the flat plug to the USB port of the PC. If both BL-1000 LINK and PC are switched on, the BL-1000 LINK is automatically recognized after the USB driver is installed.

  • Page 8: Commissioning

    Insert Braille Tape The BL-1000 LINK is delivered empty, i.e. you must insert the enclosed Braille tape. Proceed as follows: 1. Connect BL-1000 LINK to the power supply and...

  • Page 9: Create Test Print

    5. Replace the cover on the unit so that the tape is protected. Create test print To check that the BL-1000 LINK is ready for use, you can create a test print. The BL-1000 LINK can print four different test strips: ⠀⠀⠧⠑⠗⠎⠊⠕⠝⠀⠼⠃...

  • Page 10: The Braille Labeler Application Program

    The Braille Labeler Application Program To be able to print a text in Braille, you must first install the software as described in chapter 2 "Installation". Then please put the BL-1000 LINK into operation as described in chapter 3 "Commissioning".

  • Page 11: Computer Braille

    Braille Labeler BL-1000 LINK The Braille Labeler Application Program In the first input field "Title" you can give the text a name or heading. This will be displayed later in the data area of the main window. If you have not assigned a title, the title will be listed as "Untitled".

  • Page 12: Emboss A Text

    When the text is printed, the BL-1000 LINK will beep twice in quick succession at intervals of about 2 seconds. Cut the tape with the CUT button and press the SET button. If you do not press the SET button, the yellow lamp will remain lit and two short successive beeps at an interval of about 10 seconds will remind you.

  • Page 13: Editing Functions

    Braille Labeler BL-1000 LINK The Braille Labeler Application Program Important: In order to place the text the right way round, please make sure that the braille dots are closer to the top than to the bottom. 4.1.3 Editing functions You can use the copy, cut, paste and delete editing functions to edit the texts in the main window.

  • Page 14: Open (Ctrl+O)

    Braille Labeler BL-1000 LINK The Braille Labeler Application Program an empty window will open with the name you have specified. You can now start to create your texts. 4.2.2 Open (Ctrl+O) You can reopen a previously created and saved kbld file in order to print or edit the texts created in it.

  • Page 15: Braille Translator Option

    Braille Labeler BL-1000 LINK The Braille Labeler Application Program 4.3.3 Braille Translator Option When converting text to Braille, you can choose whether to use the Grade 2. When you open the "Braille Translator Option" function either from the "Settings/Braille Translator Option"...

  • Page 16: Braille Printing With Commercially Available Braille Printing Software

    500 bytes to avoid gaps in the text. The BL-1000 LINK can receive text in Braille code NABCC (6 dots). NABCC is a standard Braille code. If the Braille printer settings have the option "Generic", you can use the BL- 1000 LINK.

  • Page 17: Handling Of Received Data

    The BL-1000 LINK can only receive data via one interface. The interface used is the one through which data first arrives at the BL-1000 LINK. If the BL-1000 LINK is connected to a PC via Bluetooth as well as via the USB interface, and the USB interface receives data first, all data received via the Bluetooth interface is ignored.

  • Page 18: Important Notes

    The device must not be operated in wet rooms, e.g. bathrooms. The power cable must be laid in such a way that it does not create any sources of danger (risk of tripping). At the end of its service life, the BL-1000 LINK must be disposed of in accordance with the guidelines for electronic equipment.

  • Page 19: Fcc Rules

    Braille Labeler BL-1000 LINK Important notes Do not cut the Braille Tape while printing is still in progress or while moving the Braille Tape with the Forward or Backward button. Do not print on a small remaining or already printed Braille Tape. Replace the Braille Tape in time.

  • Page 20: Rohs Directive 2011/65/Eu

    Braille Labeler BL-1000 LINK Important notes EN 301 489-1 V2.1.1 EN 301 489-17 V3.1.1 EN 62479:2010 7.4.4 RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU Copyright 1004 Ogawa Ogawa Machi Saitama 355-0321. JAPAN E-mail： info1@kgs-jpn.co.jp URL： https://www.kgs-jpn.co.jp/ © 2020 KGS CORPORATION All rights reserved. Page 19...

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