Index V4 User manual

Index V4
Embosser manual
2015-02-22 Firmware 1.5.4

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Contents
1. Safety information 1
2. Index V4 embosser overview 1
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I I 2.1 Basic-D
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I I 2.2 Everest-D
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I I 2.3 Braille Box
3. Installation 3
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III 3.1 Unpacking of the embosser
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III 3.2 Electrical connectors
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III 3.3 Power on/off
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III 3.4 Speech feeeback
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III 3.5 Index Braille printer driver
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3.5.1 Install Index Braille printer driver
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3.5.2 Connect the embosser USB port
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3.5.3 Connect to network IP address
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III 3.6 Converting to Braille
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3.6.1 Index-direct-Braille (idB)
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3.6.2 idB in Windows
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3.6.3 idB in Mac
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3.6.4 idB in Linux
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3.6.5 Braille editor
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III 3.7 Utilities
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3.7.1 IbPrint for Windows
4. Paper handling 10
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I V 4.1 Supported paper sizes
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I V 4.2 Paper loading
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I V 4.3 Adjustment of cutting position Acoustic Hood Basic V4
5. Control panel settings 13
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V5.1 Key functions
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V5.2 Select layout
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V5.3 Menu tree
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V5.4 OFF Menu
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V5.5 Examples
6. Service and support 21
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VI 6.1 Clean pick-up rollers on Everest-D
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VI 6.2 Sensors
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VI 6.3 Calibration
7. LED feedback 23
8. After sales support 23

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VI I I 8.1 Warranty information
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VI I I 8.2 Embosser firmware upgrades
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8.2.1 Firmware
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8.2.2 Lokal speech feedback
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VI I I 8.3 Before contacting Index Braille factory support
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VI I I 8.4 Shipping the embosser
9. Appendix 25
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I X 9.1 Error code list

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1 Safety information
Securely place the printer on a stable surface.
Keep the ventilation inlets och outlets of the embosser free.
Connect the embosser to a grounded power outlet only.
Acoustic Hood are recommended, for reducing noise level.
Braille Box is a class A product. In the unlikely event it causes radio interference, increase the
distance between Braille Box and the device.
2 Index V4 embosser overview
2.1 Basic-D
1. Controlpanel
2. Lid
3. Speaker
4. Transport lock
5. Transport lock holder
6. Paper rollers
7. Ventilation inlet
8. Hole for transport lock
9. Electricalconnectors
10. Left tractor
11. Opticalpaper movement sensor detecting paper jam
12. Opticalpaper sensor detecting paper edge
13. Right tractor
14. Tractor lock
15. Ventilation outlet

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2.2 Everest-D
1. Controlpanel
2. Sheet feeder
3. Paper guides
4. Embosser head
5. Opticalpaper sensor
6. Speaker
7. Two white outer guides for adjusting
profile angle
8. Two white inner guides to bend paper
in eject position
9. Front bottom profile
10. Paper rollers (2 units)
11. Ventilation outlet
12. Electricalconnectors
13. Sheet feeder lock
14. Card/sheet selectors (right/left)
15. Locking levers (right/left)
16. Left margin guide
17. Pick up rollers
18. Right margin guide

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2.3 Braille Box
1. Controlpanel
2. Service door opticalsensor
3. Braille tray opticalsensor
4. Braille tray
5. Braille stack guide
6. LED indicators
7. Paper tray
8. Embosser head #1
9. Embosser head #2
10. Embosser head #3
11. Paper rollers (5 units)
12. Service door
13. Electricalconnectors
14. Ventilation
15. Paper guides
16. Rear paper stop lever
3 Installation

4Installation
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3.1 Unpacking of the embosser
Unpack the embosser gently and check the items, save the packing material and transport
locks in case of future transportation of the embosser.
The two (2) year warranty on parts is only valid if the embosser is transported in professional
packaging and transport locks properly in place.
The following is included in shipment:
Embosser
User manual
Index USB memory stick
Power cord
USB cord
Externalswitched-mode power supply for Basic-D and Everest-D
Basic-D
Open the lid and remove the antimoisture bag.
Remove the transport lock fromthe back side of the embosser.
Store the transport lock in the transport lock holders, located on the back plate of the
embosser.
Everest-D
Remove the two plastic transport locks and anti-moisture-bag fromthe sheet feeder.
Store the transport locks in case offuture transportation of the embosser.
Braille Box
1. Remove the protection transport
rubber seal
2. Open the paper tray and the service
door. Remove the transport protection
foam
3. Open the Braille tray by pressing the
Braille glass quite hard and remove the
accessory kit

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4. Remove three transport locks from
each embossing head axle
5. Store the transport locks on the
holders of the embosser tower. See
picture.
3.2 Electrical connectors
Basic-D and Everest-D
The connectors are located on the back side of the embosser
1. Power input (48V DC)
2. Reset / Systemreset = 3 seconds reset to factory settings
3. Service serialport
4. Serialport
5. Yellow LED = paper jam sensor on Basic-D (Blinking = OK paper moving)
6. Green LED = paper edge sensor on Basic-D and Everest-D (Lighted = paper in)
7. USB port 2.0
8. Network port with LED (100 MB)
9. Headphone

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Braille Box
1. Fuse 6,3 A/250V slow blow
2. Power input 90-250V
3. Green LED = CPU OK
4. Reset / Systemreset = 3 seconds reset to
factory settings
5. Red LED = CPU error
6. Service serialport
7. USB port 2.0
8. Network port with LED (100 MB)
9. Headphone
3.3 Power on/off
Power on the embosser by following these steps:
oInsert the power connector into the embossers power input.
oConnect the power cable to a grounded power outlet.
oPress the ON key on the controlpanelfor 2 seconds to power on the V4 embosser. It
takes approximately 40 seconds while the fan blows and the start up sequence is
completed. The embosser is ready to use after it echos the brand name.
Power off the embosser by holding the OFF key on the control panelfor 2 seconds. This is
verified by echo: "Embosser is shutting down".
The embosser should always be powered off before disconnecting the power cord. This to
avoid the issue of improperly closed files.
3.4 Speech feeeback
The speech feedback uses the English speech by default and may be changed into other
languages fromcontrolpanel. By inserting a standard headphone or externalspeaker you may
increase the speech quality. The headphone connector is located on the back side of the
embosser.
3.5 Index Braille printer driver
Index software and printer drivers for Index Braille embossers may be installed fromthe USB
memory stick included in the shipment or fromwww.indexbraille.com.
Ifany issues occur when installing the latest Index Printer driver, please contact
[e-mail]

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3.5.1 Install Index Braille printer driver
All Index embossers require the Index Braille printer driver to function properly. Index Braille
printer drivers are available for Windows, Mac OS X and Linux. For best functionality it is
recommended to use Index printer driver 8.x or higher.
Please install the Index Braille printer driver before connecting the embosser to the
computer by following the printer driver installation wizard.
Operating system
Printer driver
Windows XP, Vista Windows 7, Windows 8
Index Driver 7.1 (32/64bit)
Mac OS X
Mac OS X 10.5 - 10.8
Linux (Debian/Ubuntu)
Linux printer driver 1.1.0
Check the version of the Index printer driver by
Controlpanel/ Uninstall program// "Index Braille Driver", in the left side of this line the your
current version number is presented.
Windows
Install Index printer driver 8.x or higher
Close allapplication on your PC
Download Index Printer Driver 8.x or higher
Right-click on the driver installation file and select "Run as administrator" and follow the
installation wizard.
Mac OS X
1. Double-click the printer driver file.
2. Follow the installation guide for Mac OS X application.
3. Go to "SystemPreferences"and select "Print & Fax".
4. Connect the embosser to the computer via USB port by using a USB cable.
5. Start up the embosser and wait until the "Ready" message is echoed or the brand name.
6. Press the "+"button in the dialog on the computer.
7. Click on the embosser name.
8. Choose "Select Printer Software"in the list box called "Print Using".
9. Select your embosser model in the Printer Software dialog.
10. Press OK.
11. Press Add.
12. Exit System Preferences to complete embosser installation.
Linux (Debian/Ubuntu)
1. Download the Linux printer driver
2. Install the printer driver following the generalinstallation process in Linux.
3.5.2 Connect the embosser USB port
Windows
1. InstallIndex Braille printer driver to the computer.
2. Connect the supplied USB cord to the embosser and to the computer.