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Unpacking.
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Flow schematic for Setup.
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Help.
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Change Setup.
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Setup keys.
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Item.
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Change Setup.
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Default setup = A/B/C. 6.7.6 Save the Braille table. Setup. 6.5.7 Status printout. 5.2.1 Change Setup. Test program. 5.2.2 Setup keys. Setup program for Index Everest-D 5.2.2.1 Group. 6.7.1 Run SETUP 5.2.2.2 Item. 6.7.2 Load Setup file. 5.2.2.3 Value. 6.7.3 Change SETUP values. - Page 2 Manual Index Everest-D Version 4.32 Display the on-screen manual Control sequences. 6.9.1 Open the main menu Pro-printer emulation. 6.9.2 Find your way in the on-screen manual 33 Defined codes. 6.9.3 Print the manual ESC Sequences - Index commands. 6.10 Graphic programs.
- Page 3 Manual Index Everest-D Version 4.32 INDEX EVEREST-D 100 cps Interpoint Braille printer User manual version 4.32 Page 3 Index Braille Printer Company...
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Page 4: Unpacking Instructions
1. Open the top of the box, and remove the chock absorbing plastic. 2. Lift the Everest-D from the box and place it on a table. 3. Check that the voltage on the printer is the same as your voltage, 115 or 230V. -
Page 5: Unpacking Checklist
Manual Index Everest-D Version 4.32 Unpacking checklist. DOCUMENT COLLECTOR INDEX EVEREST-D USER MANUAL BRAILLE USER MANUAL INKPRINT SUPPORT DISK BRAILLE PAPER CABLES Page 5 Index Braille Printer Company... -
Page 6: Before Start Printing
Manual Index Everest-D Version 4.32 Before start printing. How to use this manual. This manual is organized in 9 chapters, with a table of contents and an index. Chapters 1-3 includes the basic information to get the printer up and running. -
Page 7: Document Guides Position
Manual Index Everest-D Version 4.32 3.1.2 Document guides position. On the lower edge of the front panel cover are two plastic document guides located. The right position for these is to follow the side edges of the document when it leaves the printer, in order to lift the paper to the correct position in the document stack. -
Page 8: Front Panel
Manual Index Everest-D Version 4.32 Front panel. The front panel and the user logic on the Everest is 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 are organized in clearly marked modules. - Page 9 Manual Index Everest-D Version 4.32 Flow schematic for Setup. Page 9 Index Braille Printer Company...
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Page 10: Front Panel
Manual Index Everest-D Version 4.32 Front panel. The front panel is designed to be easy to understand and use. All feedback uses digitized speech. The keys are organized in five groups; 1. STANDARD COMMANDS; On Line, Off Line, Form Feed, Help. -
Page 11: Print Mode
Manual Index Everest-D Version 4.32 Print mode. Print mode includes keys for changing between the different print modes. You can choose be- tween single and double sided printout and normal, reformatted or split page. 4.2.1 Double sided. In double-sided print the first page will appear on the underside of the paper and the second on the upper side of the paper. -
Page 12: Split Page
Manual Index Everest-D Version 4.32 4.2.5 Split page. The SPLIT PAGE print mode prints out information in Braille with more characters per line. Split page is similar to "sideway" print on normal printers. In SPLIT PAGE mode the printout will always be in singlesided mode word wrap off, even if the printer is installed in double-sided mode and word wrap on. -
Page 13: Load Buffer
Manual Index Everest-D Version 4.32 Example 1: Choose page 14 to 25, REPEAT 1 x 10 + 2 x 1 (from page 13 (frontside to 14)), REPEAT 2 x 10 + 3 x 1. (to page 26 (backside to 25)) Echo: "Print from page 13 to page 26". -
Page 14: Multiple Copies Selection By
Manual Index Everest-D Version 4.32 4.3.3.1 Multiple copies selection by ESC sequences Choose number of copies by sending the following ESC sequence in the beginning of the file, like a driver: [ESC][^R], xxx,[ESC][^R] Note! If the printer is pre-setted in "multiple copy mode", that will override the software com-... -
Page 15: Setup Commands
Manual Index Everest-D Version 4.32 Setup commands. Default setup = A/B/C. Everest has three different setup parameter settings stored as DEFAULT SETUP A,B and C. To select DEFAULT SETUP press A,B or C. If Setup is set NOT OPEN, press A,B or C while you power up the printer. -
Page 16: Item
Manual Index Everest-D Version 4.32 5.2.2.2 Item. ITEM is the selection available within one GROUP. For example in the GROUP; PAGE LAYOUT you can select between the following ITEM: Characters per line, left mar- gin, Binding-margin, top margin, bottom margin, line spac- ing, page mode, print mode, page number and print sided. -
Page 17: Serial Communication
Manual Index Everest-D Version 4.32 5.3.2 Serial Communication. In this group all the parameters referring to serial communication can be changed. Baud rate 300/600/1200/2400/4800/9600. Serial data 7/8. Parity Odd/Even/None. Stop Bit 1/2. Handshake Hardware/Software. 5.3.3 Page Layout. The page layout contains the following options:... -
Page 18: Line Per Page
Manual Index Everest-D Version 4.32 5.3.3.7 Page mode. With the option page mode, select between single- or double-sided. Default is double-sided. 5.3.3.8 Print mode. With the option print mode, select between normal and reformatted printout. 5.3.3.9 Page number. With the option page number, select page numbering - On/Off. -
Page 19: Word Wrap
Manual Index Everest-D Version 4.32 On the back-page the left margin has "moved" to the opposite side, viewed form the front, and the binding margin remains on the same position. When changing the size of the binding margin, the text-block's on both sides moves simultane- ously in the same direction, but when changing the left margin, the text-block's moves in the apposite directions. -
Page 20: Graphic Dot Distance
Manual Index Everest-D Version 4.32 5.3.4.8 8 - Graphic dot distance. Selects resolution in graphic mode. Select between 2.0 or 2.5 5.3.4.9 9 - Text dot distance. Selects resolution in text mode. Select between 2.2 or 2.5 Note! 2.2 mm gives automatically Line type Interline - Japanese standard. -
Page 21: Braille Manual Printout
Manual Index Everest-D Version 4.32 Braille manual printout. Command: off line + power. This command starts a printout of a Braille manual for Everest. The manual is formatted to be printed in A4 format, (32 characters per line, 29 lines per page). -
Page 22: Flow Schematic For Setup
Manual Index Everest-D Version 4.32 Flow schematic for setup. Page 22 Index Braille Printer Company... -
Page 23: Fault Messages
Manual Index Everest-D Version 4.32 5.10 Fault messages. 5.10.1 Failure "100" - No reference-pulse. Major fault. Turn the printer off/on. If you still get the same message, check the reference-pulse sensor on the printinghead board and the magnet on the centre plate and the fuses on the mainboard. -
Page 24: Everest Support Disc
Manual Index Everest-D Version 4.32 Everest Support disc Together with the printer documentation, you will find a disc libelled BRLED. The disc contents all the required support software for Everest. Installation of support programs The support programs are not copy protected, therefore it is easy to make a backup copy and to copy it to the hard disk. -
Page 25: Different Types Of Braille
Manual Index Everest-D Version 4.32 6.4.1 Different types of Braille. Before you start to work with Everest we would like to tell you more about different types of Braille and how they works. There are three types of Braille, computer, literary (Grade 1) and contracted Braille (Grade 2). -
Page 26: Keyboard Control
Manual Index Everest-D Version 4.32 6.4.3 Keyboard control. To control the program use the following keys: 6.4.3.1 Cursor position. Letter (ex A) = move the cursor to position ex A - (ASCII 65) - all ASCII signs can be used. -
Page 27: Create A Multiple Braille Sign
Manual Index Everest-D Version 4.32 6.5.2 Create a multiple Braille sign. Place the cursor on the position where you want to create a multiple cell. Press INSERT and the cursor will move to the position to edit the Braille cell on the created multiple cell. The editing of a multiple sign works the same as the editing of a normal Braille cell. -
Page 28: Test Program
Manual Index Everest-D Version 4.32 Test program. Connect Everest to the Com1 and centronics port LPT1 to run the complete testing program. Switch off Everest and open the sheet feeder. Press 5 in the BRLED menu. On the screen a new menu will appear: 1. -
Page 29: Setup Program For Index Everest-D
Manual Index Everest-D Version 4.32 Setup program for Index Everest-D At the support disk you will find a setup-program, to simply create ESC-sequences for permanently or temporary changes in the setup. To use the program, see the description below: 6.7.1 Run SETUP Place the cursor at the line SETUP in the Everest support program main menu. -
Page 30: Save Setup Values
Manual Index Everest-D Version 4.32 6.7.4 Save Setup values When all the changes is done, save the file by pressing the F10 key. A new menu will now appear: F10 Save *.* (active file) F9 Save with a new filename Note! When you are using the file SETUP.IND the F10 option will not be displayed. -
Page 31: Voltage Compensation
Manual Index Everest-D Version 4.32 Voltage compensation. If the main power supply is incorrect, it can course the vertical lines not to be straight. To override this, it is possible to adjust the timing of the hammer activity. Index provide Everest users with a software, that creates an ESC-sequence to adjust the vertical alignment, in order to override problems with the main power supply. -
Page 32: Send File To Everest
Manual Index Everest-D Version 4.32 6.8.3 Advanced parameter settings Select the option "Advanced parameter settings" in the menu. The following menu will now appear: 60 cps 70 cps 80cps 90cps 100cps 2.5mm graphic 2.0mm graphic Return to main menu Choose an option according to the installation of your printer, ex. 100cps. from the menu above, by using the arrow keys + Enter or the key representing the inverse letter on each line.:... -
Page 33: Exit The Volt Program
Manual Index Everest-D Version 4.32 Place the cursor on the line HELP and press Enter to display the help text. 6.8.6 Exit the Volt program Place the cursor on the line EXIT and press Enter to exit the program. Display the on-screen manual 6.9.1... - Page 34 Manual Index Everest-D Version 4.32 Using the sheet feeder. Load paper. Make sure that the paper is neither curled, nor damaged, or a mix between different kinds of paper. The paper should be well fanned before stacking it into the feeder. Align its edges by tapping the sides and the bottom of the paper stack on a flat surface.
- Page 35 Manual Index Everest-D Version 4.32 Problem solving. If you encounter any problem when using the sheet feeder, reading this section should help you to solve it. There may be more than one cause and remedy to a problem. PROBLEM: THE FEEDER DOES NOT OPERATE (NO PAPER FEED).
- Page 36 Manual Index Everest-D Version 4.32 Maintenance. 7.3.1 General maintenance. The printer shouldn’t be placed near an open window or a heating source. That may cause dust or moisture to enter the printer where it can damage both the electronic and the mechanic parts.
- Page 37 Manual Index Everest-D Version 4.32 Graphic. Graphic modes. With the EVEREST it is possible to produce graphic printouts. There are three different graphic modes in EVEREST. The modes are 4-dot graphic mode, 6-dot graphic mode, general graphic mode and printout for graphic files, created for VersaPoint printers. The printer is set in graphic mode by an ESC sequence.
- Page 38 Manual Index Everest-D Version 4.32 To deactivate: ESC Ctrl B 8.1.3 General graphic mode. When the general graphic mode is set, the printer uses the Braille table that is activated and sets the character distance to the pre-installed graphic distance 2.0/2,5 mm. EVEREST has no limita- tions in using Braille tables when the general graphic mode is activated.
- Page 39 Manual Index Everest-D Version 4.32 8.2.2 Open the main menu Type EVEREST to open the menu program that displays all the different support programs for Everest. 8.2.3 Start and install Draw a. Place the cursor on the selected program DRAW, and press enter.
- Page 40 Manual Index Everest-D Version 4.32 Letter. The program LETTER makes it possible to produce alphabetical text in graphic Braille printout, with two different text heights. The program can be used to label documents for sighted people that are handling, but are not familiar are with the Braille system.
- Page 41 Manual Index Everest-D Version 4.32 Control sequences. Pro-printer emulation. The easiest method of installing an application program with the INDEX is to select IBM PRO- PRINTER X24 when installing the program in the computer. The INDEX utilizes and interprets the control commands in a similar way to the IBM-PROPRINTER X24. The control commands which are only applicable to inkprinters will automatically be removed by the printer.
- Page 42 Manual Index Everest-D Version 4.32 Defined codes. Decimal ctrl.char Function Backspace Horizontal Tab. skip Linefeed Vertical Tab.skip Formfeed Carrige return Double with (for 1 line only) 17 CPI (condensed) Print suppress OFF 10 CPI (pica) Double with OFF (Before end of line)
- Page 43 The value between [ ] is the decimal position of the ASCII-code position 1...position39 are the parameter positions, specified below. If you do not want to change a setup value stored in Everest-D, you could only specified an x for that position.
- Page 44 Manual Index Everest-D Version 4.32 Position 3 - Capital prefix. Position 13 - Bottom margin. 1 = Capital prefix 0/1/2/3 = lines in bottom margin 0 = No capital prefix Position 14 - Line spacing. Position 4 - Baudrate. 0 = 0.5 mm 0 = 300 baud 1 = 0.75 mm...
- Page 45 Manual Index Everest-D Version 4.32 Position 22 - Volume. Position 26 - Grafic dot distance. 0 = volume 1 0 = Grafic mode 2.0 mm 1 = volume 2 1 = Grafic mode 2.5 mm 2 = volume 3 3 = volume 4 Position 27 - Text dot distance.
- Page 46 Manual Index Everest-D Version 4.32 Serial communication cables 10.1 Cable configuration Index - Apple McIntosh Page 46 Index Braille Printer Company...
- Page 47 Manual Index Everest-D Version 4.32 ASCII-table Control-codes = Form Feed ETB = End Of Transmission NUL = Null Block CR = Carrige Return SOH = Start Of Heading CAN = Cancel Line SO = Shift Out STX = Start Of Text...
- Page 48 Manual Index Everest-D Version 4.32 Index ASCII-Table General graphic mode Auto linefeed Grade 1 Braille AUTOEXEC.BAT Grade 2 Braille Graphic Graphic mode Graphic programs 33, 38 B-margin Group Bottom margin Braille Code Braille manual printout Help High resolution graphic Cable Index - Apple McIntosh...
- Page 49 Manual Index Everest-D Version 4.32 Repeat Save the Braille table Selftest Serial cable configuration Serial Communication Serial communication cables 7, 46 Setup 8, 15, 20 Setup keys Setup program Sheet feeder Single sided Split page Standard commands Start BRLED Start printing...
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