ULTRA TEC Miniprint 425 Installation and operating instructions

305–002903
USING YOUR
MINIPRINT 425™

Ultratec, Inc.
450 Science Drive
Madison, WI 53711
[phone] (Voice/TTY)
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
www.ultratec.com
Fourth edition
April 2002
First printing
© 1993-2002 Ultratec, Inc.
and Turbo Code are registered trademarks of Ultratec, Inc.
Miniprint 425, TTY Announcer and Auto ID are trademarks of Ultratec, Inc.
Acknowledgement
In 1963, Dr. Robert H. Weitbrecht, an American
physicist who was deaf, developed an acoustic
coupler that could send and receive
teletypewriter signals over the telephone lines.
His invention, the Weitbrecht Modem, enabled
people who are deaf to use the telephone for
the first time.
While modern technology now makes it
possible to build advanced microcomputer
devices like your new Ultratec text telephone,
the Weitbrecht modem remains the major
technological breakthrough that began
telecommunications for the deaf. Ultratec wishes to acknowledge the importance
of Dr.Weitbrecht’s contribution to the welfare of people who are deaf the
world over.
Dr. Robert H. Weitbrecht,
1920-1983, inventor of the
first text telephone modem.

CONTENTS
Important safety instructions p. 3
Introduction p. 5
Overview of the Miniprint 425 6
CHAPTER 1 Set-up p. 7
Plugging in power and the telephone line 8
About Auto ID™10
About the printer 10
CHAPTER 2 Calling p. 13
Making a call in direct connect 14
Answering a call in direct connect 16
Acoustic calling and answering 17
About Turbo Code®18
Using interrupt 18
Wait for response 19
Change to other TTY 19
Three-way calling 20
Transferring a call 21
CHAPTER 3 Auto-answer p. 23
Turning on auto-answer 24
Turning off auto-answer 24
Interrupting auto-answer 24
Setting the number of telephone rings 24
CHAPTER 4 Options p. 25
Setting the print case 25
Setting the print size 25
Setting pulse/tone dialing 26
Setting the number of auto-answer rings 26
Turning off Turbo Code 26
Turning off Auto ID 27
CONTENTS • 1

Turning off Interrupt 27
Setting the Baudot code baud rate 28
CHAPTER 5 Care & Repair p. 29
Replacing the printer paper 30
About the batteries 31
Replacing the batteries 32
Troubleshooting 33
Repair 35
Sticky keys p. 36
Specifications p. 37
Index p. 40
Conversation Etiquette Back cover
2 • CONTENTS

Important safety instructions
When using your Miniprint 425, basic safety precautions
should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock, and injury to persons.
Save these instructions!
General safety
1. Read and understand all instructions.
2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the
Miniprint 425.
3. Unplug the Miniprint 425 from the wall outlet before
cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a
damp cloth for cleaning.
4. Do not use the Miniprint 425 near water,for example, near
a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink,laundry tub, in a wet
basement, or near a swimming pool.
5. Do not place the Miniprint 425 on an unstable cart, stand,
or table.The Miniprint 425 may fall, causing serious
damage to theTTY.
6. The Miniprint 425 should be operated only from the type
of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are
not sure of the type of power supply to your home,
consult your dealer or local power company.
7. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not
locate the Miniprint 425 where the cord will be abused by
persons walking on it.
8. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords.This
overloading can result in a fire or electric shock.
9. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble
the Miniprint 425, but take it to a qualified service person
when service or repair work is required.Opening or
removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or
other risks. Incorrect re-assembly can cause electric shock
when the Miniprint 425 is subsequently used.
10.Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type)
during an electrical storm.There is a remote risk of
electric shock from lightning.
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11.Unplug the Miniprint 425 from the wall outlet and refer
servicing to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions:
a. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or
frayed.
b. If liquid has been spilled into the Miniprint 425.
c. If the Miniprint 425 has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the Miniprint 425 does not operate normally when
the operating instructions are followed.Adjust only
those controls that are covered by the operating
instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls
may result in damage and will often require extensive
work by a qualified technician to restore the Miniprint
425 to normal operation.
e. If the Miniprint 425 has been dropped and/or damaged.
f. If the Miniprint 425 exhibits a distinct change in
performance.
12.Do not use the Miniprint 425 to report a gas leak in the
vicinity of the leak.
13.Ultratec recommends plugging your Miniprint 425 into a
surge-protected outlet.This will protect the TTY from
damage caused by electrical surges due to lightening or
other causes.
Battery safety
Caution:To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons, read
and follow these instructions:
1. Use only the type and size battery specified in the battery
instructions for your unit.
2. Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire. Cells may explode.
Check local codes for possible special disposal
instructions.
3. Do not open or mutilate the batteries. Released electrolyte
is corrosive and may cause damage to the eyes or skin. It
may be toxic if swallowed.
4. Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to short
them with conducting materials such as rings, bracelets,
and keys.The battery or conductor may overheat and cause
burns.
4 • IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the Miniprint 425™TTY from Ultratec.You can
either connect the Miniprint 425 directly to the telephone
line or place any standard telephone handset in the acoustic
cups.When you use direct connect, you can dial directly from
the keyboard.
The dial key ( + ) allows you to dial from the keyboard.
The ring flasher tells you that someone is calling.
Turbo Code®communication protocol transmits signals to
other Turbo Code TTYs as fast as you can type.Turbo Code
also lets you interrupt the other person’s typing.
Auto ID™alert system tells the other person that you are
using a TTY.
Auto-answer takes messages when you are too busy to
answer the telephone yourself or when you are away from
home.
You can change the print size from 24 characters per line
(normal) to 19 characters (bold) or 14 characters (wide) per
line.
The rechargeable batteries allow you to use your Miniprint
425 when you are traveling or during a power failure.
The signal light on the left side of the display tells you what is
happening on the telephone line.
The power light, below the signal light, glows steadily red
when you have power.
Please note that in this manual TTY,TDD, and text telephone
all refer to the same device.
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Special keys
Escape key quits whatever you are doing and saves
changes.
Control key gives instructions to the Miniprint 425 when
you hold it down and press a function key.
Function keys give commands to the Miniprint 425 when you
hold down the key. Examples of function keys are the
dial key ( + ) and the interrupt key ( + ).
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6 • INTRODUCTION
Overview of the Miniprint 425
Acoustic cups
Printer
On/Off switch
Display
Ring flasher
Signal light
Power light
Dial key
Printer on/off key
Options key
Auto-answer key
Telephone jacks
AC adapter jack
Battery compartment

All you need to do to set up the Miniprint 425 is plug it in!
You must plug in the AC adapter for 24 hours to charge the
batteries.The ring flasher will not work properly until the
batteries are fully charged.After the batteries are charged,
leave the AC adapter plugged in all the time unless you need
to use the batteries during a power outage or while traveling.
The best way to use the Miniprint 425 is to plug in a
telephone line.This is called direct connect. But if you cannot
use direct connect, you can also make and answer calls by
putting a telephone handset in the Miniprint 425 acoustic
cups.
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CHAPTER
1SETUP

Plugging in power and the telephone
line
Be sure to pull the plastic tab out of the battery compartment
on the bottom of the Miniprint 425 before you plug in the AC
adapter.
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The picture above shows how to set up for direct connect
use. Direct connect means that the telephone line is plugged
directly into the Miniprint 425.You do not need a telephone.
When you use direct connect, you can dial from the keyboard
and use auto-answer.
You can also connect by putting a telephone handset in the
acoustic cups if for some reason you cannot plug a telephone
line into the Miniprint 425. See Acoustic calling and
answering on page 17 for more information.
Plug the AC
adapter into an
electrical outlet.
Plug theAC adapter
cord into the jack on
the back of the
Miniprint 425
Plug one end of
the telephone line
into either
telephone jack on
the Miniprint 425.
Plug the other
end of the
telephone line
into a telephone
wall outlet.

Charging the batteries
The AC adapter supplies electricity to the Miniprint 425 and
charges the built-in batteries. Leaving the AC adapter plugged
in will not harm the Miniprint 425 or the batteries.
The first time you set up your Miniprint 425, leave the AC
adapter plugged in for 24 hours to charge the batteries.You
can use the Miniprint 425 at the same time. Fully-charged
batteries will provide 45 to 60 minutes of normal use. For
more information on using battery power, see About the
batteries on page 31.
What kind of telephone line?
When the telephone line is directly connected to the
Miniprint 425, you need a standard (analog) home telephone
line with either pulse or tone dialing. If you plan to use the
Miniprint 425 in an office, the line may need modification
because many offices have digital telephone systems. Contact
your telephone installer to be sure your line supports a
standard single-line home telephone.This is the same kind of
line you need for many fax machines or computer modems.
Caution! Do not plug the Miniprint 425 into any line other
than a standard telephone line. If you do, you may damage
your telephone system or the Miniprint 425.You will also
void your warranty.
Setting pulse or tone dialing
Your Miniprint 425 comes set for tone dialing, which is used
by most telephone lines. If your telephone line uses pulse
dialing, change the Miniprint 425 setting to pulse dialing. See
Setting pulse/tone dialing on page 26 to change the setting.
Connecting a signaler or telephone
The Miniprint 425 has an extra jack for a telephone or a
signaler.You can use either jack for the telephone line and
telephone or signaler.
SETUP • 9

About Auto ID™
The Auto ID™ feature alerts a hearing person that you are
calling from a TTY. It alerts the person by sending several
audible tones over the telephone line every few seconds.
Auto ID helps emergency service centers such as 911
automatically detect that you are calling by TTY.
Auto ID comes on when you turn on your Miniprint 425 and
continues until you start a conversation. If you are on-line,
you will see SENDING AUTO ID every time the Miniprint 425
sends out tones.Auto ID will also begin sending tones when-
ever no one types for a few minutes during a conversation. It
will continue until someone starts typing.
You can turn off Auto ID in the options menu. See Turning
off Auto ID on page 27.
Note: When you turn off Auto ID, it stays off and will not
send tones until you turn it on again.This means that an
emergency service center such as 911 cannot use Auto ID
tones to detect yourTTY call.
About the printer
The printer is on when you turn on your Miniprint 425 for
the first time. Press the print key ( + ) to turn off the
printer.The display says PRINTER OFF. Press the print key
again to turn the printer back on.You can turn the printer on
or off at any time, including during a call.
The printer starts a new line after 24 characters are typed. If a
word is too long to fit at the end of a line, the printer divides
it with a dash.You can also start a new line yourself by
pressing the key. Often a few characters will not be
printed at the end of a conversation unless you press the
key before you turn off the TTY.
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Setting the print case
The Miniprint 425 prints everything you type in lowercase
(small) letters and everything the other person types in
uppercase (CAPITAL) letters.You can also set the Miniprint
425 so that everything is printed in uppercase letters. Follow
these steps to change the print case:
1. Press the options key ( + ).The display says PRINT
(UP/LOW) CASE.
2. Press the to change the setting to UPPER.
3. Press the key to save the setting and leave the
options.
This option stays changed until you change it again or
completely reset the Miniprint 425.
Setting the print size
Your Miniprint 425 is set to print 24 characters on each line
(normal).You can change this setting and print 19 characters
(bold) or 14 characters (wide) per line. Follow these steps to
change the print size:
1. Press the options key ( + ).
2. Press the key until you see PRINT SIZE (NORMAL)
on the display.
3. Press the to change the setting to BOLD or WIDE.
4. Press the key to leave the options.
The print size stays set until you change it again or reset the
Miniprint 425.
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This chapter explains how to make and answer calls in direct
connect and with the acoustic cups. It also describes Turbo
Code and the following advanced calling features:
• Interrupt. This feature allows you to interrupt the other
person while he or she is typing.
• Wait for response. This feature flashes the ring flasher
when you are on hold and the other person starts typing
again.
• Change to other TTY.This feature puts a call on hold while
you change to another TTY.
• Three-way calling. This feature allows you to have a
conference call between three people if you have three-
way calling telephone service.
• Transferring a call. This feature allows you to transfer a call
to another TTY.
CALLING • 13
CHAPTER
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Making a call in direct connect
14 • CALLING
1. Turn on the Miniprint
425.
2. Press the dial key
(hold down the
key and press the
key.)
3. Type the telephone
number you are
calling (use the
key to correct
mistakes). Press the
key to dial the
number.
4. When you see an
answer on the display,
type a greeting.
When your
conversation is
finished, turn off the
Miniprint 425.
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Signal light and display
The signal light and display show what is happening on the
telephone line in the following ways:
•Signal light steadily on: dial tone.
•Signal light flashing slowly or RINGING on display:
telephone ringing.
•Signal light flashing quickly or BUSY on display: telephone
busy.
•Signal light flickering: person picking up telephone or
speaking.
Dialing tips
You may need to type a 9 or other number to reach an
outside line if you are using the Miniprint 425 in an office.
Use a comma to put in a two-second pause.
For long distance, include a 1 and the area code.
Use a ! for a hook flash.A hook flash is used in a voice mail
system or to transfer a call.
You cannot use * and # with pulse dialing.
Using a telephone to dial
If you have a telephone connected with your Miniprint 425,
you can dial the number on the telephone.Follow these steps
to use a telephone to dial a number:
1. Pick up the handset and dial the number on the
telephone.
2. Turn on the Miniprint 425.
3. Press any key to go on-line.
4. Hang up the telephone handset.
5. Wait for a response.
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Answering a call in direct connect
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1. The ring flasher blinks
when the telephone
rings.
2. Turn on the Miniprint
425.
3. Type a greeting and
wait for an answer.
4. When you are finished
with your
conversation, turn off
the Miniprint 425.

Acoustic calling and answering
CALLING • 17
1. Put the telephone
handset in the acoustic
cups on the Miniprint
425. Make sure the
telephone cord is on the
left side.
2. Turn on the Miniprint
425.
If you are answering a
call, type a greeting.
If you are making a call,
go on to Step 3.
3. Dial the number on the
telephone.
4. When you see an answer
on the display, type a
greeting.
When your conversation
is finished, turn off the
Miniprint 425 and hang
up the telephone.

About Turbo Code®
Turbo Code is an enhanced version of Baudot Code. It sends
signals to other Turbo Code TTYs as fast as you can type.The
Miniprint 425 takes care of connecting in Turbo Code or
Baudot code, depending on which code the other TTY is
using. It only uses Turbo Code with other Turbo Code TTYs.
Turbo Code also allows you to use the special “shift”
characters on the top row of your TTY keyboard (example: @
# % ^ & * _ < >). If your call is connected in Baudot, these
characters cannot be received or printed at the other end of
the line.This is yet another example of why Turbo Code is
better for TTY communication than Baudot—especially in the
day of sharing your email address.
You know you are connected in Turbo Code when a dot
appears in the lower left-hand corner of the display.
If necessary, you can turn off Turbo Code at any time. If you
do, the Miniprint 425 will not use it. Follow these steps to
turn off Turbo Code:
1. Press the options key ( + ).You will see PRINT
(UP/LOW) CASE on the display.
2. Press the key until you see TURBO CODE ( ON) on
the display.
3. Press the to change the setting to OFF.
4. Press the key to leave options.Turbo Code is now
turned off until you turn it on again.
Note: During a call, you may temporarily turn off Turbo Code
and switch to Baudot (45) code by pressing the key, the
key, and the key all at the same time ( + + ).
Using Turbo Code interrupt
You can interrupt the other person when he or she is typing
by pressing the interrupt key ( + ).Your display says
INTERRUPT REQUESTED.The other person’s TTY display says
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