LoganTech 6dot1 User manual

Braille Label Maker
User Guide
IMPROVING QUALITY OF LIFE WITH TECHNOLOGY

Table of Contents
1. Introduction ............................................................................... 1
1-1. Thank You......................................................................... 1
1-2. What's in the Box?............................................................. 1
1-3. Features of your 6dot Braille Label Maker:....................... 2
2. Using Your Braille Label Maker ................................................ 3
2-1. Typing Labels.................................................................... 3
2-2. Cutting Labels.................................................................... 5
2-3. Applying Labels................................................................. 6
2-4. Renewing the Label Tape ................................................. 7
2-5. Replacing the Batteries..................................................... 9
3. Quick Braille Reference .......................................................... 11
4. Legal Information .................................................................... 13
4-1. Product Warranty............................................................. 13
4-2. Patent Information........................................................... 14
4-3. FCC Notice...................................................................... 15
4-4. RoHS Statement.............................................................. 16
4-5. CE Declaration of Conformity.......................................... 17
5. Contact Us .............................................................................. 19
Edition 1, 5/2015
© 2015 Copyright LoganTech / ProxTalker.com, LLC

1. Introduction
1-1. Thank You
Congratulations on your purchase of the Braille
Label Maker. We thank you very much and hope you
thoroughly enjoy the product.
1-2. What's in the Box?
To let you start labeling right away, the standard
package includes:
(1) Braille Label Maker
(2) Rolls of 3/8" (9mm) Embossing Label Tape (1
pre-installed + 1 extra)
(6) AA Batteries (pre-installed)
(1) User Guide
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1-3. Features of your 6dot Braille Label
Maker:
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1) Braille Keys
2) Spacebar
3) Enter/Cut Button
4) Left & Right Arrow Buttons
5) Power Switch
6) Label Tape Exit
7) Label Tape Loading Door
8) Power Jack (for optional wall adapter)
9) Micro USB Port
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2. Using Your Braille Label Maker
2-1. Typing Labels
Before You Type:
1) Make sure the label maker is either:
a) On a stable and secure horizontal surface,
such as a table or desk, at least a few inches
away from any edge,
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b) Securely fastened in an approved case, with
the case strap around your neck or shoulder.
2) Orient the device so the spacebar is toward you and
the edge with the power button is to your right.
3) Make sure a roll of 3/8-inch-wide embossing label
tape is properly loaded into the area inside the tape
door, on the far right side of the device (see
"Replacing the Label Tape" for more details).
4) Turn on the label maker by flipping the power switch
along the right edge away from you.
Type a Label:
5) There are two ways to type on the 6dot Braille Label
Maker:
1. Use the built-in Braille keyboard
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2. Plug in and type with an external USB
keyboard. (Note: This option requires a USB
adapter.)
6) A Braille label will start printing as soon as you begin
typing.
7) The tape moves along the back wall from the middle
of the device toward the left. (Note: You will not be
able to feel the last 1-2 characters on the label until
you finish typing and cut it.)
8) When you have finished typing, the system may
need a few moments to complete the printing
process.
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2-2. Cutting Labels
1) Press the round rubber enter/cut button in the
middle of the device, in between the keys and the
spacebar. The device will cut your label
automatically. (Note: If you are using a QWERTY
keyboard, you may also hit the “Enter” key.)
2) Remove the cut label from the rear left side of the
device.
3) The label maker will have scored the tape, creating
a loose tab* about half a centimeter from the end.
4) Bend the loose tab toward the back side of the label,
and use it to peel off the backing from the tape.
5) Apply your label.
* If you do not feel a loose tab, bend the tape backward,
creasing it along the score line. Any attached plastic will
break and the tape will be ready to peel.
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2-3. Applying Labels
Orienting the label:
The scored end of the label tape, i.e. the end with the
tab for peeling, is the right end of the word or phrase you
typed. Be careful not to apply your label upside down!
Sticking the label:
Most brands of label tape use an adhesive that is
designed to strike a good balance between permanence
and removability. When it is applied to an appropriate
surface, each label will stick permanently if left alone but
allow you to peel it off if desired.
Braille labels stick reliably to many common objects and
materials, e.g. CD and DVD cases, cereal boxes, lunch
boxes, aluminum cans, plastic bottles, light switch plates,
appliances, etc.
For best results, the surface should be:
1) Clean
2) Dry
3) Smooth (no bumps or texture)
4) Made of one of the following materials:
a. Plastic
b. Metal
c. Paper (stiffer is better)
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2-4. Renewing the Label Tape
When the label tape has run out, the device will make a
distinctive beeping sound and will cease to print any labels.
To prevent any pieces of tape from getting stuck inside the
device when the end of a tape roll is reached, the tape will
either be advanced automatically as far as possible out the
exit, or rolled backward toward the beginning for easy
removal.
1) Place your label maker on a sturdy flat surface, such
as a desk or table, turned so the spacebar is on your
left.
2) Make sure the device is powered on.
3) Open the tape loading door on the right. Find the
tab/latch at the top of the door and press downward
toward the floor with your thumb to open it.
4) Remove the empty cartridge from the used tape roll.
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