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Page 1: Table Of Contents
5.3.3.5 Page length setting 5.3.3.6 Number of page Embossing in "Saddle Stitch" 5.3.3.7 Page layout Guideline format 5.3.4 Options 4X4 PRO embossing sequence 5.3.4.1 Word wrap Pre-folding line strength 5.3.4.2 Auto line-feed Paper size 5.3.4.3 Form Feed Characters per line 5.3.4.4... - Page 2 Index 4X4 PRO Version 1.20 January 2000 Support CD Serial communication cables CD contents Serial cable 4X4 PRO - Start the CD IBM computers WinBraille system 6.3.1 Install WinBraille The sheet feeder 6.3.2 Install printer driver for WinBraille General function...
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Page 3: Unpacking
January 2000 Version 1.20 Index 4X4 PRO INDEX 4X4 PRO Interpoint Braille embosser for saddle stitch binding format User manual Unpacking Unpacking instructions Take the embosser up from the box. Remove the two print-head transport locking, red coloured plastics, placed inside the sheet feeder. Save the transportation material. -
Page 4: Unpacking Checklist
Index 4X4 PRO Version 1.20 January 2000 Unpacking checklist. INDEX 4X4 PRO SOUND ABSORBING CABINET CABLES PAPER SUPPORTS USER INDEX MANUAL INK PRINT SUPPORT CD BRAILLE PAPER BINDING STATION (Optional) SAND PAPER Safety instructions Before power on, make sure that the voltage selection switch is set for the correct value. -
Page 5: Operating The Embosser
NOTE! Never change the position of the right side margin guide on the 4X4 PRO! C) When loading the sheet feeder, make sure it is not overfilled. For the best possible function it is necessary to leave 1-2 mm free space between the pick-up rollers and the paper stack before closing the sheet feeder. -
Page 6: Page Width Setting
Computer connection Connect Index 4X4 PRO to the computer with the Serial or Centronics interface. When turning on the 4X4 PRO, both ports are ready to receive information. -
Page 7: Embossing In "Saddle Stitch
Braille embosser. For the user there is a few questions that have to be considered and understood in order to use the system in the correct way. It is important to notice that the 4X4 PRO is designed for embossing in "saddle stitch"... -
Page 8: Paper Size
297 mm is used, or if the number of lines is reduced. It is possible to adjust the 4X4 PRO embossing mechanism for a wide range of paper sizes. If a paper size, significantly different from A3, is used it can effect the stability of the document handling. -
Page 9: Control Panel
Control panel The control panel and user logic on the 4X4 PRO are designed to make the use and installation of the printer as easy and efficient as possible. All the keys are marked both in Braille and ink print, and organised in clearly marked modules. -
Page 10: Standard Commands
4.5.1 Normal In Normal mode the 4X4 PRO will print the Braille as it is formatted in the text file. The text has to be formatted with the correct characters per line according to the setup of the embosser. 4.5.2 Reformatted In reformatted print mode the 4X4 PRO formats the text to erase any excess spaces in the text file, e.g. -
Page 11: Copy
Multiple is used to select the number of copies. MULTIPLE Example: Make 54 copies. + 5 x 10 + 4 x 1 + and send the file to 4X4 PRO. MULTIPLE MULTIPLE 4.6.2 Repeat is used to start a printout of the last printed document. Press the... -
Page 12: Setup Commands
Default setup A/B/C 4X4 PRO has three different setup parameter settings, stored as DEFAULT SETUP A, B and C. To select DEFAULT SETUP press A, B or C. All changes that are made in the setup are stored in the active default setup. -
Page 13: Change Setup
January 2000 Version 1.20 Index 4X4 PRO Change Setup This is an example of a command sequence that changes the item in group to highest VOLUME OPTION level. 1. Press SETUP 2. Press until the embosser echoes “Option”. GROUP 3. Press until the embosser echoes “Volume”. -
Page 14: Page Width
Index 4X4 PRO Version 1.20 January 2000 5.3.3.4 Page width Page width between 100 and 297 mm can be chosen. The page width defines the number of line per page. 5.3.3.5 Page length setting Command: Double-click the Form Feed Key. -
Page 15: Page Layout Guideline
January 2000 Version 1.20 Index 4X4 PRO 5.3.3.7 Page layout Guideline In determining the layout of an Interpoint printout, there are a few things to consider.: Centre folding / pre-folding line When measuring paper, the embosser automatically calculates the position of the centre fold, however in some cases it may need to be manually adjusted. -
Page 16: Options
Index 4X4 PRO Version 1.20 January 2000 5.3.4 Options The following options are available: Word wrap On/Off. Auto Line-feed On/Off. Form feed On/Off. Volume 1/2/3/4/5. Impact level 1/2/3/4/5. Delay time 1/2/3/4/5. Setup Open/Not open. Print folding Off/1/2/3/4/5 5.3.4.1 Word wrap Select between split words, or wrap to the next line if a word exceeds the end of the line. -
Page 17: Flow Schematic For Setup
January 2000 Version 1.20 Index 4X4 PRO Flow schematic for Setup Page 17 Index Braille... -
Page 18: Support Cd
Index 4X4 PRO Version 1.20 January 2000 Support CD CD contents With the embosser you have also got a CD with all the required software's for your embosser. The CD is designed as a web, exploring the CD. This Web Browser has a special feature - it can run other software applications by clicking on a link. -
Page 19: Install Winbraille 19
January 2000 Version 1.20 Index 4X4 PRO 6.3.1 Install WinBraille From the main page of the CD, browse to the WinBraille page and click on the link to install the WinBraille software and follow the instructions. 6.3.2 Install printer driver for WinBraille When the installation of WinBraille is ready, the installation wizard will continue to install the printer driver for the program. -
Page 20: Firmware Upgrade
Index 4X4 PRO Version 1.20 January 2000 6.4.1 Firmware upgrade A new dialog box will now appear. Read the instructions and click on to continue. NEXT 6.4.2 Select language Select your desired language in the menu and click on to continue. -
Page 21: Set Embosser In Upgrade Mode
January 2000 Version 1.20 Index 4X4 PRO 6.4.3 Set embosser in upgrade mode When the next dialog box appears, power up the embosser whilst pressing the VALUE key. The embosser will now start up and giving a repeated beeping sound. -
Page 22: Software Installation From Cd
6.4.6 Support Software for Index 4X4 There is no support software implemented on the 4X4 PRO installation disk. If you need to make adjustments in the settings of the embosser, e.g. hammer impact etc., install the DOS version 1.06 that is available on the support CD. -
Page 23: Winbraille
January 2000 Version 1.20 Index 4X4 PRO WinBraille 6.5.1 Start WinBraille Go to the WinBraille folder on the Start menu and click on WinBraille. The first time the program is started, a tutorial wizard will start to guide you through the profiles settings and teach you how to use the software. -
Page 24: Control Sequences
Note! When using WinBraille, it will overtake all commands and the commands listed os this page is not applicable ESC sequences marked with "-" (minus) are removed from the text file by 4X4 PRO ESC sequences marked with "+" (plus) controls 4X4 PRO as listed below. -
Page 25: Transparent Mode
Form Feed key while you power up the embosser. The printing head will find the correct centre position, and then echo: “Index 4X4 PRO ready”. Turn the embosser off again, and insert the lockers by pressing them downwards at the edge of each side in the sheet feeder. -
Page 26: Fault Messages
Serial cable 4X4 PRO - IBM computers There is a standard cable between the 4X4 PRO and the PC. On the 4X4 PRO side a 9 pin male D- sub and on the PC side a 25 or 9 pin female D-sub. Cable with the following wires. -
Page 27: The Sheet Feeder
Normally they are in the range of 80-180 gsm (20-100 Pound). To determine if the paper quality is suitable for the 4X4 PRO, check the following details: a) The paper is properly cut. There should be a smooth and even surface when you feel with your finger along the cutting edge of the paper. -
Page 28: Random Double-Feed
Avoid low humidity locations. If the 4X4 PRO is used in a room with a low humidity level, static electricity can cause the paper to stick together. In this case we recommend an increase in the humidity and opening a new sealed package of paper. -
Page 29: Power On Commands
January 2000 Version 1.20 Index 4X4 PRO Power on commands 9.4.1 Self test Command: On line + power On. This command starts a self will print a pattern of all hammers. Then choose a printout at normal impact level by pressing ON LINE again, or at low impact level by pressing OFF LINE to compare the variations between different hammers. -
Page 30: Ascii-Table
Index 4X4 PRO Version 1.20 January 2000 ASCII-table ETB = End Of Transmission Block Control-codes = Vertical Tabulation CAN = Cancel Line = Form Feed = End Of Medium NUL =Null = Carriage Return SUB = Substitute ( even used as... -
Page 31: Index Braille Stapler
6 mm staples can to be used for documents up to 30 pages and the 8 mm staples can be used for 60 page document. Sizes up to 15 mm are available at INDEX BRAILLE or may be found on your local market. 11.4 Use the stapler 1. -
Page 32: Index
Index 4X4 PRO Version 1.20 January 2000 Index ASCII-table News paper format embossing The binding station Auto line-feed Normal Transparent mode Number of page Transport mode 25, 29 Binding station Braille code On/off line Unpacking Braille Stapler Options Upgrade mode...