When upgrading from this old firmware the firmware upgrade need repeat the firmware upgrade 2 or more times.
By upgrading the firmware on an Index V3 embosser to 12.03.5 and latest Index printer driver Windows 8 support is implemented.
To upgrade from firmware version 1.1.x to the current version via SD card will must first contact support@indexbraille.com to request the series of 2 SD cards. Please include the serial number of the unit in which will be updated.
The local speech on V4 embossers may be upgraded to the latest version. Before upgrading the embosser make sure it is equipped with firmware 1.3.3. or higher, that it is connected via USB using the Index V4 printer driver and that the IbPrint drag-and-drop icon is installed on your computer.
The step length will effect the with and distance between all braille cell and by this solves dot position issues in the area between the embossing heads in Braille Box.
Index V5 firmware is now easier to upgrade, specially when the printer is connected to Internet.
Index V5 includes a function to enable distributors to test firmware before the public release.
This is a list of available legacy braille tables for Index V5 embossers
The position of the dots within the braille cells can be adjusted in protected service.