Index Braille EVEREST Series User Manual

Index Braille
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Manual Index Everest
January 2000
Verson 8.20/9.20
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Table of contents
1. Unpacking 3
1.1 Unpacking instructions 3
1.2 Unpacking checklist 4
1.3 Safety instructions 4
2. Before start printing 5
2.1 How to use this manual 5
3 Operating the printer 5
3.1 How to start up 5
3.1.1 Loading paper 5
3.1.2 Document guide position 6
3.1.3 Paper support position 6
3.1.4. Paper length setting 6
3.1.5 Paper sensor calibration 6
3.1.6 Computer connection 6
3.1.7 Serial communication cable 6
3.1.8 Communication parameters 6
3.2 Front panel 7
3.2.1 Start embossing 7
3.3 Default setup 7
3.4 Setup 7
3.4.1 Number of printed pages 7
3.5 Flow schematic for Setup 8
4 The sheet feeder 9
4.1 General function 9
4.2 Paper quality 9
4.3 Loading the sheet feeder 10
4.3.1 Random double-feed 11
4.3.2 No paper feed. 11
5. Front panel 12
5.1 Standard commands 12
5.1.1 On/off line 12
5.1.2 Form Feed 12
5.1.3 Help 12
5.2 Print mode 13
5.2.1 Double sided 13
5.2.2 Single sided 13
5.2.3 Normal 13
5.2.4 Reformatted 13
5.2.5 Split page 14
5.3 Copy 14
5.3.1 Multiple 14
5.3.2 Repeat 14
5.3.3 Load buffer 14
6. Setup commands 15
6.1 Default setup = A/B/C 15
6.2 Setup 15
6.2.1 Change Setup 15
6.2.2 Setup keys 15
6.2.2.1 Group 15
6.2.2.2 Item 15
6.2.2.3 Value 15
6.2.2.3.1 Page layout information 15
6.3 Change Setup 16
6.3.1 Braille code 16
6.3.2 Serial communication 16
6.3.3 Page layout 16
6.3.3.1 Characters per line 17
6.3.3.2 Left margin 17
6.3.3.3 Binding margin 17
6.3.3.4 Top margin 17
6.3.3.5 Bottom margin 17
6.3.3.6 Line distance 17
6.3.3.7 Page mode 17
6.3.3.8 Print mode 17
6.3.3.9 Page number 17
6.3.3.10 Page layout Guideline 18
6.3.4 Options 18
6.3.4.1 Word wrap 19
6.3.4.2 Auto line-feed 19
6.3.4.3 Form Feed 19
6..4.4 Volume 19
6.3.4.5 Impact level 19
6.3.4.6 Delay time 19
6.3.4.7 Print quality 19
6.3.4.8 Graphic dot distance 19
6.3.4.9 Text dot distance 19
6.3.4.10 Set up 19

Index Braille EVEREST Series Specifications

General

Brand	Index Braille
Model	EVEREST Series
Category	Printer
Language	English

Summary

Unpacking

1.3 Safety instructions

Crucial check of the voltage selection switch before powering on the printer.

Operating the printer

3.3 Default setup

How to select and change between predefined default setups (A, B, C).

3.4 Setup

Accessing and modifying printer setup parameters.

The sheet feeder

4.3 Loading the sheet feeder

Step-by-step instructions for correctly loading paper into the sheet feeder.

4.3.1 Random double-feed

Troubleshooting common double-feeding issues and preventative measures.

4.3.2 No paper feed.

Diagnosing and resolving "no paper feed" errors.

Front panel

5.2 Print mode

Selecting different print modes like single-sided, double-sided, or reformatted.

Setup commands

6.1 Default setup = A/B/C

Explanation of the three default setup parameter sets.

6.2 Setup

Overview of the setup keys: SETUP, GROUP, ITEM, and VALUE.

6.3 Change Setup

Sequence for changing setup items like Volume.

6.3.3 Page layout

Options for characters per line, margins, and line spacing.

6.3.3.1 Characters per line

Setting the number of characters displayed on each line.

6.3.3.2 Left margin

Adjusting the left margin width in characters.

6.3.3.3 Binding margin

Setting margin width for binding documents.

6.3.3.4 Top margin

Adding blank lines at the top of each page.

6.3.3.5 Bottom margin

Adding blank lines at the bottom of each page.

6.3.3.6 Line distance

Setting the spacing between lines in millimeters.

6.3.3.7 Page mode

Selecting between single-sided and double-sided page output.

6.3.3.8 Print mode

Choosing between normal and reformatted print output.

6.3.3.9 Page number

Enabling or disabling page numbering.

6.3.3.10 Page layout Guideline

Recommendations for optimal page layout, including line length and margins.

6.3.4 Options

Various user-configurable options like word wrap and print quality.

6.3.4.1 Word wrap

Setting whether words wrap to the next line.

6.3.4.5 Impact level

Setting the hammer impact strength for different paper types.

6.3.4.7 Print quality

Selecting between normal and high print quality.

6.3.4.8 Graphic dot distance

Setting resolution for graphics in millimeters.

6.3.4.9 Text dot distance

Setting resolution for text in different modes.

6.3.4.10 Set up

Controlling access to setup menus.

Support CD

7.3 WinBraille system

Introduction to the WinBraille software and its features.

7.3.1 Install WinBraille

7.3.2 Install printer driver for WinBraille

7.4 Embosser software installation.

7.4.1 Firmware upgrade

7.4.3 Set embosser in upgrade mode

7.4.4 Firmware transfer

7.4.7 Paper sensor calibration

Control sequences

8.3 ESC Sequences - Index commands.

8.5 Multiple copies selection by ESC sequences

8.6 Changes in setup from computer

8.6.1 Change setup by ESC-sequences

Position 0 - Activated Braille code

Position 1 - Type of Braille code

Position 2 - 6/8 Dot Braille

Position 3 - Capital prefix

Position 4 - Baud Rate

Position 5 - Number of data bits

Position 6 - Parity

Position 7 - Number of stop bits

Position 8 - Handshake

Position 9 - Characters per line

Position 10 - Left margin

Position 11 - B-margin

Position 12 - Top margin

Position 13 - Bottom margin

Position 14 - Line spacing

Position 15 - Page Mode

Position 16 - Print mode

Position 17 - Page number

Position 19 - Word wrap

Position 23 - Impact level

Position 25 - Print Quality

Position 26 - Graphic dot distance

Position 27 - Text dot distance

Position 28 - Setup

8.7 Page numbering selection by ESC sequences

8.10 Power on commands

8.10.1 Self test

8.10.2 Factory setting

8.10.3 Transport mode

8.10.4 Upgrade mode

8.11 Fault messages

8.11.1 Failure "No reference-pulse"

8.11.2 Failure Paper length fault

8.11.3 Failure Paper jam

8.11.4 Failure 140 - invalid setup command

8.11.5 Failure invalid setup value

8.11.6 Failure 160 - EEPROM failure

8.11.7 Failure 170 - Printer buffer exceeded