Index Braille Everest-D V5 User manual

Index V5
Braille Printer Manual
February 2020

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Contents
1. Safety information 1
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I1.1 Approvals
2. Index V5 printer overview 3
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I I 2.1 Backlit text on all models
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I I 2.2 Basic-D
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2.2.1 LED feedback Basic-D
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I I 2.3 Everest-D
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2.3.1 LED feedback Everest-D
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I I 2.4 BrailleBox
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2.4.1 LED feedback BrailleBox
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2.4.2 Electrical connectors BrailleBox
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I I 2.5 FanFold-D
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2.5.1 LED feedback FanFold
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2.5.2 Electrical connectors FanFold
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2.5.3 Wheel montage FanFold
3. Installation 10
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III 3.1 Getting started
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3.1.1 Unpacking of the printer
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3.1.2 Speech feedback
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3.1.3 Firmware upgrade
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III 3.2 Index Braille Printer Driver
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3.2.1 Install to USB port
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3.2.2 Network connection
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3.2.2.1 Wired IP network setup
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3.2.2.2 Wizard for static IP address
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3.2.2.3 Wi-Fi network setup
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3.2.2.4 Reservation of IP address on a DHCP
Router
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III 3.3 Printing braille
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3.3.1 Braille App
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3.3.1.1 Getting started
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3.3.1.2 Braille layout
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3.3.1.3 Supported file formats
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3.3.1.4 Browse, preview, edit and print Braille
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3.3.1.5 Formatting roles
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3.3.1.6 View, edit and select braille layout
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3.3.1.7 Communication setup
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3.3.1.8 Monitor icons on BrailleApp
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3.3.1.9 Info page
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3.3.2 Index-direct-Braille (idB)
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3.3.2.1 Printing fromUSB Memory stick
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3.3.2.2 Emboss with idB in Windows
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3.3.2.3 Emboss with idB in Mac

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3.3.2.4 Emboss with idB in Linux
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3.3.3 External braille editor
4. Control panel 24
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I V 4.1 Menu summary
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4.1.1 V5 menu
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4.1.2 Key functions
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4.1.3 Multiple layouts to customize
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4.1.4 Menu option V5
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I V 4.2 Wizards
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4.2.1 Standard layout wizard
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4.2.2 Advanced layout wizard
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4.2.3 User defined paper wizard
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4.2.4 User service wizards
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4.2.4.1 Adjust paper out offset wizard
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4.2.4.2 Paper step-length calibration, FanFold
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4.2.4.3 Paper step-lengt calibration, EV/BB
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4.2.4.4 Distance fromsensor to paper edge

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1Safety information
· Securely place the printer on a stable surface.
· Keep the ventilation inlets and outlets of the braille printer free.
· Connect the braille printer to a grounded power outlet only.
· Warning: This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may
cause radio-interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate
measures.
· Warning: The user is recommended to use ear protection or an Acoustic Hood to
reduce the sound pressure. Long-time exposure without protection can lead to
hearing loss.
1.1 Approvals
FCC Compliance
This device contains FCC ID: PVH0953
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:
· Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
· Increase the separation between equipment and receiver
· Connect the equipment into 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.
IC compliance
This device contains IC: 5325-0953
This device complies with IndustryCanada license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

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this device may not cause interference, and this device must accept any interference, including interference
that may cause undesired operation of the device. Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio
transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the
transmitter by IndustryCanada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and
its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that
necessary for successful communication. The device for operation in the band 5150-5250 MHz is only for
indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems; the
maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the bands 5250-5350 MHz and 5470-5725 MHz shall
complywith the e.i.r.p. limit; and the maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the band 5725-5825
MHz shall comply with the e.i.r.p. limits
Conformité aux normes d’IC
Cet appareil est conforme à la(aux) norme(s) RSS sans licence d’IndustryCanada.
Son utilisation est soumise aux deux conditions suivantes :
Cet appareil ne doit pas causer d’interférences et il doit accepter toutes interférences reçues, ycompris
celles susceptibles d’avoir des effets indésirables sur son fonctionnement. Conformément aux
réglementations d’IndustryCanada, cet émetteur radio ne peut fonctionner qu’à l’aide d’une antenne dont
le type et le gain maximal (ou minimal) ont été approuvés pour cet émetteur par IndustryCanada. Pour
réduire le risque d’interférences avec d’autres utilisateurs, il faut choisir le type d’antenne et son gain de
telle sorte que la puissance isotrope rayonnée équivalente (p.i.r.e) ne soit pas supérieure à celle requise
pour obtenir une communication satisfaisante. Le dispositif de fonctionnement dans la bande 5150-5250
MHz est réservé à une utilisation en intérieur pour réduire le risque d'interférences nuisibles à la co-canal
systèmes mobiles par satellite, le gain d'antenne maximal autorisé pour les appareils dans les bandes
5250-5350 MHz et 5470-5725 MHz doit se conformer à la pire limite, et le gain d'antenne maximal autorisé
pour les appareils dans la bande 5725-5825 MHz doivent être conformes avec le pire limites spécifiées à
point-à-ponctuelles et non point-à-point de fonctionnement selon qu'il convient. Opération dans la bande
5600-5650 MHz n'est pas autorisée au Canada. Haute puissance radars sont désignés comme
utilisateurs principaux (c.-àutilisateurs prioritaires) des bandes 5250-5350 MHz et 5650-5850 MHz et que
ces radars pourraient causer des interférences et / ou des dommages à dispositifs LAN-EL. Cet
équipement respecte les limites d’exposition aux rayonnements IC RSS-102 définies pour un
environnement non contrôlé. Il doit être installé et utilisé en maintenant une distance minimum de 20 cm
entre le radiateur et votre corps.
Bloutooth Qualification
This device contains Bluetooth module qualified as "Controller system" - QD ID 58171
Japan radio equipment compliance
The ODIN-W1 module complies with the Japanese Technical Regulation ConformityCertification of
Specified Radio Equipment (ordinance of MPT N°. 37, 1981), Article 2, Paragraph 1:
· Item 19 "2.4 GHzband wide band low power data communication system"
· Item 19-3 “Low power data communications system in the 5.2/5.3 GHz band”
· Item 19-3-2 “Low power data communications system in the 5.6 GHz band”
The ODIN-W1 MIC certification number is 204-510008.

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The ODIN-W1 module is restricted on the Japanese market to be used indoors only, if operating in the
5.2/5.3 GHz band.
LVD Low Voltage Directive
This device shall be connected to a close and easilyaccessible grounded outlet.
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Speech feedback refers to the echo in the printer.
2.1 Backlit text on all models
Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Network: Flickers when available, and lights up when connected.
idB:Flickers during translation, and lights up during printing with idB.
UPDATE: Require a network connection. Activated when the printer is connected to
a network with internet access. It lights up when an update is available and flickers
during a firmware upgrade.
PAPER JAM: Lights up when there is a paper jam.
ERROR: Lights up when there is an error. Press HELP for more information.
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1. Control panel
2. Lid
3&7. Speaker
4. Optical paper
movement sensor
5. Optical paper edge
sensor
6. Right tractor
8. Tractor release lever
9. Left tractor
10. Paper rollers
11. Hole for transport lock
12. Ventilation inlet
13. Transport lock
14. Transport lock holder
15. Power input 48V DC
16. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth antenna
17. USB 2.0 device port
18. Network port (100 MB)
19. USB host port
20. Ventilation outlet
2.2.1 LED feedback Basic-D
PAPER MOVE: Flickers when paper is moving.
PAPER EDGE: Lights up when paper is in front of the paper edge sensor.
HEAD: Lights up when the print head is in the home position.
FAN: Lights up when the fan is on.
OUT OF PAPER: Lights up when there is no paper in the paper tractor.

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2.3 Everest-D
1. Control panel
2. Sheet feeder
3. Paper guides
4. Embossing head
5. Speaker
6. Optical paper edge sensor
7. Optical embossing head
reference position sensor
8. Outer guides for adjusting paper
out profile angle
11. Ventilation outlet
12. Electrical connectors (19-23)
13. Switch to close/open the sheet feeder
14. Card/sheet selectors (right/left)
15. Locking levers for margin guides
(right/left)
16. Left margin guide
17. Pick-up rollers
18. Right margin guide
19. Power input 48V DC

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9. Paper movement rollers
10. Inner guides to stabilize paper
out ejection
20. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth antenna
21. USB 2.0 device port
22. Network port (100 MB)
23. USB host port
2.3.1 LED feedback Everest-D
PAPER IN: Lights up when paper is in front of the paper edge sensor.
FEED: Lights up when paper motor is on.
HEAD: Lights up when the print head is in the home position.
FAN: Lights up when the fan is on.
OUT OF PAPER: Lights up when the paper tray is empty.

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2.4 BrailleBox
1. Control panel
2. Optical sensor for service door
3. Optical sensor for braille tray
4. Braille tray
5. Braille stack guide
7. Paper tray
8. Bottom embossing 1
9. Middle embossing 2
10. Top embossing 3
11. Paper rollers
12. Service door
13. Electrical connectors
14. Ventilation
15. Paper guides
16. Rear paper stop lever
17. Paper-in sensor
18. Paper-out sensor

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2.4.1 LED feedback BrailleBox
PAPER IN: Lights up when paper has begun feeding and reaching the paper-in
sensor.
PAPER OUT: Lights up when paper reaches the paper-out sensor.
OUT OF PAPER: Lights up when the paper tray is empty.
BRAILLE STACK: Lights up when the braille stack is too high.
PAPER TRAY: Lights up when the paper tray is open.
BRAILLE TRAY: Lights up when the braille tray is open.
SERVICE DOOR: Lights up when the front service door is open.
2.4.2 Electrical connectors BrailleBox
1. Power input 100-240V, 50-60 HZ,
grounded outlet
2. Fuse 6,3 A/250V slow blow
3. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth antenna
4. USB host port
5. Network port (100 MB)
6. USB 2.0 device port

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2.5 FanFold-D
1.
1. Embossing head 1
2. Embossing head 2
3. Embossing head 3
4. Right paper tractor
5. Left paper tractor
6. Paper move sensor
7. Paper edge sensor
8. Soft paper movement rollers (4 pairs)
9. Paper out sensor
2.5.1 LED feedback FanFold
PAPER EDGE: Lights up when paper has begun feeding and reaching the paper-in
sensor.
PAPER MOVE: Flickers when paper is moving.
PAPER OUT: Lights up paper cover the paper out sensor.
FAN: Lights up when the fan is on.
LID OPEN: Lights up when the top glass lid is open.
EMPTY BRAILLE: Lights up when when it is time to empty the braille stack.

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2.5.2 Electrical connectors FanFold
1. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth antenna
2. USB 2.0 device port
3. Network port (100 MB)
4. USB host port
5. Fuse 6,3 A/250V slow blow
6. Power input 100-240V, 50-60 HZ,
grounded outlet
2.5.3 Wheel montage FanFold
1. Remove the upper packing material.
2. Rotate the FanFold so the first corner is outside of the bottom packing material.
Montage the first wheel with the bolts from bottom and upwards. The bolts and
wrench are included inside the printer.
3. Repeat step 2 for wheel two and three.
4. Move the bottom packing material outside of the FanFold-D except one corner
supporting close to the position of last wheel. Montage the last wheel and remove
the bottom packing material.
Link to video FanFold-D Getting Started
3 Installation
3.1 Getting started
3.1.1 Unpacking of the printer
Unpack the printer gently and check all items. Keep the packing material and
transport locks. The four (4) year warranty on parts remains valid only if the printer
is transported in original packaging, and the transport locks are properly in place.
The following items are included in shipment:
oBraille printer
oUser manual

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oPower cord
oIndex USB memory stick
oUSB cord
oUSB extension cord for USB memory stick
oExternal power supply for Basic-D and Everest-D.
oTransport locks
First time starting up
oRemove the accessory kit box from the packing.
oMontage the wheels on FanFold-D
oConnect the power cord and press ON to power on the printer without connecting
the USB cord.
oThe Wizard to remove transport locking will start automatically.
oFollow the wizard steps. When completed, the printer will restart and is ready to
be used.
BrailleBox picture
1. Rubber seal
2. Accessories kit box
3. Braille tray glass
4. Print head transport locks
3.1.2 Speech feedback
The speech feedback is set to English (factory delivery).
Following languages are available in Acapela synthetic speech:

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Arabic, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English (Indian), English (UK), English (US), Finnish,
French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Norwegian, Portuguese
(Brazil), Portuguese (Portugal), Russian, Spanish, Spanish (Latino), Polish, Swedish
and Turkish.
Above languages is available as the local user interface when corresponding
language specific translation file is generated and embedded in the embosser
firmware.
3.1.3 Firmware upgrade
An Index printer can be upgraded to latest firmware free of charge. It is highly
recommended to upgrade the firmware when installing a new Index V5 printer. The
upgrade includes bug fixes and new or improved functionality. Please find detailed
information at Latest V5 Firmware
Upgrade via Internet connection
When the V5 printer is connected to internet, it checks for an update automatically.
The UPDATE text lights up indicates that new update is available.
Start upgrade by selecting:
MENU / User service / Firmware upgrade / Firmware upgrade from internet / OK to
start.
Upgrade via USB memory stick
oDownload the latest V5 firmware on Index Braille Support / Download V5
firmware. File name example: Embosser-update-YYYY-MM-DD.zip.
oSave the V5 firmware file to a USB memory stick.
oInsert the USB memory stick into the V5 printer.
oStart the upgrade by pressing:
MENU / User service / Firmware upgrade / Firmware upgrade from USB
memory stick / OK to start.
The UPDATE text lights up during the upgrade process. The speech feedback is
activated. Do not power off the printer during an upgrade. The upgrade process
may take 5-15 minutes and is completed when the printer restarts automatically.

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3.2 Index Braille Printer Driver
Index software and printer drivers for Index Braille printers may be installed from the
USB memory stick, included in the shipment or by downloading them from link to
Index printer drivers.
3.2.1 Install to USB port
All Index printers require the Index Braille Printer Driver to function properly on a USB
port.
Install the Index Braille printer driver in your computer before connecting the
printer to the USB device port.
To find the current version of the Index Braille printer driver for your printer, access
the control panel in your computer by selecting:
oControl Panel / Uninstall a program / Index Braille Driver.
oThe current version number is shown on the right hand column, listed under
versions.
Windows
To install Index printer driver 8.3. or higher, suitable for Windows XP, Vista, Win 7,
Win 8, Win 10, follow these steps:
1. Close all applications on your PC.
2. Download Index Printer Driver 8.3 or higher.
3. Right click the driver installation file and select "Run as administrator" and
follow the installation wizard.
4. Connect the supplied USB cord.
5. Turn on the printer.
6. For Windows Vista and later versions, the Plug & Play Found new hardware
wizard will complete the USB installation.
Link to install Index Printer driver on Mac OS X
Link to install Index Printer driver on Linux (Debian/Ubuntu)

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3.2.2 Network connection
The lighted network icon on the control panel lights up when a network connection is
established.
The MAC address of your V5 Index printer is available on the "network information
page" printout and in the BrailleApp/ Communication/ Wired Network or WiFi/
Hardware Address.
3.2.2.1 Wired IP network setup
First step to connect to a wired network
Plug in the network cord to a Local Area Network (LAN) with DHCP support.
oThe wired network icon flickers when establishing a network connection.
oThe network icon lights up when the network connection is established.
oSpeech feedback "Wired network connected, IP address is XXX.YYY.ZZ.WW
3.2.2.2 Wizard for static IP address
MENU / Communication / Wizard for wired network / OK.
Link to Connect Index V5 to wired network
3.2.2.3 Wi-Fi network setup
There are alternative ways to setup Wi-Fi network IP connection:
oSet up IP with the Web-App (Recommended)
oSet up IP with Wi-Fi setup file
oSet up with WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup - WPS button on the router)
oSet up Wi-Fi network from control panel
Once the Wi-Fi or wired network has been connected, the printer will remember the
network name (SSID) and password.
3.2.2.4 Reservation of IP address on a DHCP Router
The best way to reserve a permanent IP address to a specific Index printer is via
reservation of the MAC address of the printer to a specific IP address on the router.
This is typically a task for the Network Administrator. For detailed information,
search on the internet for "Reservation of IP address on DHCP + (Your router
name)".

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3.3 Printing braille
Index-direct-Braille (idB) is a direct printing application in Index V5 to print
standard documents (docx, doc, pdf, epub) in braille without using a traditional braille
editor.
Link to more information about idB
IdB Characteristics:
oTranslates and formats the braille printout following the settings in the active
layout.
oText-to-braille translation (Liblouis tables) in literary or contracted braille (more
than 140 languages)
oFormats the text into braille page size (lines/page, character/line, margins, braille
page number, volume page number)
oLatest idB functions are automatically installed after upgrading the V5 embosser
firmware. In January 2020 the text-to-braille translation files in Liblouis 3.12.0 are
implemented.
Link to Liblouis open source community tables in Liblouis 3.12.0
oidB supports multiple users in the network.
oidB is free of charge.
For braille mathematics, music, tactile graphics and complex documents a separate
braille editor is required.
3.3.1 Braille App
The BrailleApp is an embedded application to supporting braille printing (translate,
view, edit, save into braille G1/G2), setup, monitor and remote support of the V5
braille printer. By using the BrailleApp it is not necessary to purchase a commercial
braille editor.
Requirements for using the BrailleApp
oIndex V5 printer (Basic-D, Everest-D, FanFold-D or BrailleBox)
oThe printer must be connected to a network (IP-port, wired or WiFi)
oA device, (pc, pad, phone etc), connected to the same network
oA modern browser
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oThe BrailleApp uses Liblouis text-to-braille translation open source platform,
including more than 150 languages in computer, literary and contracted braille.
oThe BrailleApp supports all major operation systems as Windows, iOS, Linux,
Unix and Android.
oThe BrailleApp is distributed via the embosser firmware. New versions will be
available after upgrading the embosser firmware.
oThe BrailleApp is free of charge, no license is required and several users can
use the same printer.
oThe BrailleApp includes remote support which enable on line service via
internet.
oThe user is guided by the app menu and information screens. No manual is
needed.
oScreen reader support, tested on JAWS, NDVA and Voice over.
3.3.1.1 Getting started
First connect your V5 printer to a wired network port (IP-port). When the network icon
is lighted the network connection is established.
oGet the IP address of your V5 printer
§ HELP+10 in voice feedback
§ HELP+1 print network information page
oOpen your favorite browser and type the printers IP address in the search
window of the browser (For example http://192.168.4.14). This process is the
same in Windows, iOS, Linux, Unix and Android.
oThe BrailleApp home page is now presented.
Link to web mocup of the BrailleApp
3.3.1.2 Braille layout
To view layouts and to select active layout go to BRAILLE LAYOUT.
The Braille Layout shows number of layouts, the parameter for each layout.
Functions in this menu:
oView layout, the active layout is presented with green background
oSet active layout, the selected layout is the one used by the printer
oEdit layout. This is a wizard where the same parameters as in advanced setup
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oAdd layout, adds a new layout with the lowest available number. The new layout
gets the same values on parameters as active layout and is the new active
layout.
oDelete layout, the selected layout will be deleted. It is not possible to delete the
active layout.
Other menus in BRAILLE LAYOUT are:
oBackup and restore layouts
oUser defined paper
oUser defined tables
3.3.1.3 Supported file formats
The BrailleApp supports printing braille from standard files in .doc .docx .pdf
.epub. These files are translated, formatted and page numbered, following the
settings in Active layout.
The BrailleApp also supports the .dxb file format used by Duxbury. In this case the
BrailleApp will open the .dxb file as a translated braille document. If the page layout
(character per line, lines per page) is the same as in Duxbury, the braille view text is
presented identical in the BrailleApp as in Duxbury. If the braille page layout differs,
the user will get the choice to re-format the braille text layout in the BrailleApp.
Files that can open and send to the printer, but not previewed are:
o.brf (Braille file - prints with MIT Legacy braille table)
o.ibe - (Index Braille Files - command file for Index embossers)
o.bra (a file format used by ONCE braille editor)
o.elpt (Epics tactile graphic software)
o.ebf (Duxbury translated file - print with MIT Legacy braille table)
The BrailleApp can save the translated Braille document in .ipf (Index Print
Format). This file format can be opened again in preview window, re-edit and saved
in the BrailleApp.