Index Braille V4 Manual

Index Braille V4 Manual

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Index V4
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© 2012 Index Braille
2012-05-31 Firmware 1.3.9

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  • Page 1 Index V4 Embosser manual © 2012 Index Braille 2012-05-31 Firmware 1.3.9...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ........................... 2 ................................. 2 1.2.1 Select Layout 1-5 ................................. 2 1.2.2 Power down ................................. 2 1.2.3 Install Index Braille printer driver 1.2.4 Connect via USB ................................. 3 1.2.4.1 Plug and Play printer driver installation ..............................3 ................................. 3 1.2.5 Connect to network IP address .................................
  • Page 3 6. After sales support 6.1 Upgrading firmware, local speech etc ........................... 20 6.2 Before contacting Index Support ........................... 20 6.3 Error codes ........................... 21 6.4 Interfaces ........................... 22 ................................. 22 6.4.1 Reset and system reset 7. Shipping the embosser © 2012 Index Braille...
  • Page 4: Getting Started

    Index V4 Embosser manual Getting started Unpacking the embosser Unpack the embosser gently, save the packing material and transport lock in case of future transportation of the embosser. 1.1.1 Removing transport lock The green transport lock is aimed to protect the embossing mechanics during transport.
  • Page 5: Starting Up

    You may select HELP at any time to find your current layout settings. 1.2.2 Power down Power off the V4 embosser by pressing the OFF key (hold down 2 seconds). This is verified by the message "embosser is turning off". During power off the embosser heads are placed into transport position.
  • Page 6: Connect Via Usb

    Configuration Protocol (DHCP) the V4 embosser will now receive a dynamic IP address. Verify the IP address by: Press HELP + 10. The V4 embosser will state the network IP address. Please write the address down for your own knowledge.
  • Page 7: Braille Printout To Confirm Driver Installation

    Getting started IbPrint is a drag-and-drop program for transferring text files, setup files, vertical alignment files, etc. to Index Braille embossers. The file will be transferred without any translation to Braille. IbPrint supports text and esc sequences. Link to IbPrint...
  • Page 8: Menu Structure

    Index V4 Embosser manual Menu Structure ITEM KEY FUNCTION SUMMARY FREQUENTLY USED FUNCTIONS Current Emboss last printed Braille document in Emboss one copy of last document selected mode printed document Braille settings Layout 1-5 including page layout, braille Paper size, page format setting...
  • Page 9: Layout 1-5

    Pressing HELP in the layout function will present a list of the most important setting in the layout file. These are: top margin, lines per page, binding margin, characters per line, duplexing single or double news paper format etc. © 2012 Index Braille...
  • Page 10: Layout Default Values

    " Layout 4 Letter Double sided W8.5xL11 Layout 5 A4 tractor Double sided W8.5 inch L11 3/4 inch *Basic-D V4 default Layout 1 Everest-D & Braille Box Paper Lines per Top margin Characters Binding Duplexing size page per line Margin...
  • Page 11 Basic-D V4; single/double sided, single/ double sided sideways z-folding Everest-D V4; single/double sided, single/ double sided saddle stitch 4-pages Braille Box V4 - fixed paper sizes see below; Paper A3, 11x17"; single/double sided saddle stitch 4-pages Paper A4, 11x8.5, 11x11.5"; single/double...
  • Page 12: Menu Tree

    Index V4 Embosser manual Menu tree MENU SUB MENU FUNCTION INFO Communicati Network Echo Network IP address HELP + 10 Dynamic IP address on/off Static IP address Netmask Gateway Dynamic name server Factory default serial port Serial Baudrate 9600 baud...
  • Page 13: Menu Off

    Leave menu OFF and continue the original embossing sequences by pressing ON Menu example The most effective way to learn the V4 embosser user interface is to work through the below samples. Subsequently making it easier to understand the user menu structure, the difference between numerical keys and arrow keys etc.
  • Page 14: Make One Copy Of A Section Of Last Printed Document

    Index V4 Embosser manual 3. OK (echo: Paper size) 4. Press OK (Echo Current paper size A4) 5. Press OK (Set - Echo Current paper size A4) 6. Arrow down (until echo: Letter) 7. OK, (echo: current paper size is Letter) 8.
  • Page 15: Set User Defined Paper Size (10X8 Inch)

    (Echo: Paper size current value is user defined, paper size unit inches, paper length 10 inches, paper width 8 inches) 16. Press Menu to saves user defined paper size (echo: menu save settings) Your paper size has now been changed to the user defined paper size 10x8 inch © 2012 Index Braille...
  • Page 16: Paper Handling

    Index V4 Embosser manual Paper handling All Index Embossers support paper weights of 120-180 gsm (grams per square meter). In addition you may use thin plastic foils, labels and aluminum foils. Paper sizes Pre-defined paper sizes (width x length) 297x210 mm (A4) - Braille Box 420x297 mm (A3) - Braille Box 11x8.5 inch (Letter) - Braille Box...
  • Page 17: Clear Paper Jam

    The sheet feeder is closed by pressing the black lever downward, located on the upper left side of the sheet feeder. Paper supports are in the correct position The white Sheet/card selector is in card, far down position The pick-up roller surface is soft and sticky © 2012 Index Braille...
  • Page 18: Double Feed

    Remove the paper manually by rotating the paper rollers. If paper is jammed inside the embossing head and not possible to remove this way please do the "Clear major paper jam" actions described in the V4 Service Manual. Braille Box Braille Box supports cut sheet paper of the formats: A4, A3, Letter 11x8.5 inch, 11x17 inch and...
  • Page 19: Paper Loading

    A full Braille tray is indicated by a red LED:s indicator located in the right corner of the embossing tower. Press the Braille tray glass quite hard (where the paper falls into after the emboss process) in order to open the tray, remove the Braille documents. © 2012 Index Braille...
  • Page 20: Clear Paper Jam

    Index V4 Embosser manual Clear paper jam Power off the embosser. Remove the paper tray. Open the Braille tray. Open the Service door. Now you can see where the paper is jammed. Remove the jammed paper out of the embossing area by rotating the paper rollers by hand and pulling the paper.
  • Page 21: Feedback

    All local speech feedback languages available as of the day of shipment,s will be included in the embosser. New speech feedback languages will gradually become available at Index Braille's website free of charge. Upgrade to the latest speech interface by following the instructions at V4 Knowledge Base at www.indexbraille.com...
  • Page 22: Braille Box Corner Led

    Index V4 Embosser manual 5.1.3 Braille Box corner LED The row of 16 LED lights is located in the glass corner, to the right of the embosser tower, in the front of Braille Box. The function on each LED is clearly labeled.
  • Page 23: After Sales Support

    By upgrading the embosser firmware you will receive access to the latest firmware features and bug fixes free of charge. Even to those in which where fixed after your purchase of the V4 embosser. Before upgrading the embosser make sure it is equipped with firmware 1.2.x or higher.
  • Page 24: Error Codes

    Index V4 Embosser manual Error codes ERROR - Table Firmware 1.3.9 100: IPC - Configure ->press OK to continue 101: IPC - Timeout ->press OK to continue 102: IPC - Restart ->press OK to continue 103: IPC - Clear queue->press OK to continue 120: Out of paper ->...
  • Page 25: Interfaces

    After sales support 802: No factory settings -> Send new Configsys file to your V4 embosser 810: Configuration - corrupt 811: Parameter - corrupt 812: Layout - corrupt 813: Header - corrupt 814: Network - corrupt 999: Restart 700: Ink timeout...
  • Page 26 Index V4 Embosser manual Press the reset button for a minimum of three seconds to make a system reset. The system reset restores all parameters to factory default, removing all Braille documents and re-starts the embosser. © 2012 Index Braille...
  • Page 27: Shipping The Embosser

    Wrap the packing with strong tape in at least two vertical rings around the box. To get quick and effective service, please include a fault description and sender information. Before shipping, contact Index Braille http://www.indexbraille.com/Support/Contact.aspx for a service ID number.
  • Page 28 Back Cover...

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