Emboss braille from mobile devices that have a Wi-Fi connection.
Duxbury will implement V5 support by May 2016. Until then Index V5 embosses may be used by setting it up like corresponding V4 model.
Emboss literary or contracted braille with your Index V5/V4 embosser. Index-direct-Braille is a freeware supporting Windows, Mac and Linux.
Instructions including requirements for Index-direct-Braille and how to adjust embosser formats.
How to emboss braille from a simple PDF file or Word document using Index-direct-Braille.
How to edit the emb.elt file in DBT in order to create and format braille labels (for example braille business cards)to emboss with your Index V4 embosser.
In Index V5/V4 embossers Include a Linux operating system in which opens the possibility to include braille translation in the embosser itself.
Odt2braille, the open office free braille editor, now supports Index V4 embossers. The biggest limitation is that you must use "Unspecified" embosser. With "Unspecified" you have to setup the lines per page and characters per line to the same values in the odt settings and embosser settings.
Embossing on a Mac is easy. There are though a few more more steps to preform in order to emboss
on a mac than embossing on a Windows machine. The steps are however quite easy to learn.
This document will show you the installation process and the steps to perform for embossing.
Quickly format braille business cards to suite your needs using an Index V4 embosser and Duxbury.
Recommended settings for your V4 embosser when using the TactileView design software.
The Biblos braille editor is generally sold with in Italy by Voice Systems.
Everest-D V4 is the most flexible embosser ever made. It may print on all paper sizes within the limits and it supports single/double/Saddle stitch 4-pages format.
A braille editing software is needed in order to translate text into braille and also to format the text into braille page format.
The TactileView Mini design software is included with your purchase of an Index V4 embosser.
In V4 embossers, number of lines per page is sometimes calculated to a lower value than in Duxbury DBT. When this occurs the embosser stops and will echo Error 213. This is solved by sending a file to the embosser with IbPrint.
How to fix error 216 when using TactileView design software.
Did you ever wonder how Index Braille produces Braille?
The vertical alignment of the braille cells may be adjusted from the front panel (firmware 12.01).
Duxbury 11.1 SR3 or higher, supports Index V4 and V3 embossers. For best support it is important to have the latest Duxbury release.
Duxbury 11.1 SR4, published 24/2-2012, supports Index V4 and V3 embossers. For the best support, it is important to have the latest Duxbury release. For installation purposes, the page layout set-up on the embosser and Duxbury page layout must correspond with one another.
Complete a paper calibration if the page layout is abnormal, the pre-fold line is out of position or after reloading embosser firmware.
WinBraille braille editor software is no longer supported. View for a list of recommended braille translation software.
How to identify your Free license for TactileView Mini version. Get started with tactile graphics printing today!
By upgrading the firmware on an Index V3 embosser to 12.03.5 and latest Index printer driver Windows 8 support is implemented.
Steps to upgrade from firmware 1.2.2 or earlier to the latest release.
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.
This calibrations solves the issue when the braille tray door is fastened in inner or outer position.
This document describes how to uninstall Index printer drivers using IbPrint 7.0.0
Index printer drivers are available for Windows XP/Vista/7 32/64 bit and supports Index Braille V4, V3 and V2 embosses.
Use plug and play to install Index V3/4 embossers to a USB port.
Printer drivers are necessary for embossing. This step installs the Index Printer Driver and connects it to your Standard TCP/IP. Index Embosser: Firmware 12.02 and higher Server: MS Windows 2000 server Client: MS XP or Vista
Use the PC as a terminal to the V3 Embosser via a serial cable and the Hyperterminal program on your PC.
Find Index network embosser on your client computer. Index Embosser: Firmware 12.02 and higher Server: MS Windows 2000 server Client: MS XP or Vista
Setup network parameters with embosser utility. First establish communication, for example via an USB port. Embosser utility enables setup of all network parameters.
This section describes how to give an Index embosser a permanent IP-address. Index recommends the use of a static IP address for simplicity sake when connecting to a Braille embosser. Index Embosser: Firmware 12.02 and higher Server: MS Windows 2000 server Client: MS XP or Vista
In order to install the embosser to a network, you must create a network port. This describes how to create a network printer port in Windows and connect it to the IP address of your Index embosser. Index Embosser: Firmware 12.02 and higher Server: MS Windows 2000 server Client: MS XP or Vista
The following defines the simplest method to connect the embosser to a network in which the embosser has already been installed via USB-port.
How to setup a V4/V5 Index printer port on a network using Windows.
Index V5 supports wired and Wi-Fi network. Index V4 supports wired network.
Index V5/V4 embossers supports communication to a standard LAN (Local Area Network) via a TCP/IP port.
Index V5 embossers support Wi-Fi communication to a standard LAN (Local Area Network) via a TCP/IP port.
WPS is Wireless Protected Setup, typically a button on the router.
The montage of the pick-up motor on BrailleBox V5 has been made with sligtly too long screews. To solve this potential issue is recommended to ad washers to the two screws.
Index Basic-D V4 and Everest-D V4 is equipped with identical main boards and firmware. The model may be changed by below instructions.
It may be necessary to replace the SD-Card of the Braille Box in particular service instances. For example if the Braille Box has stopped in "read only stage" (Error 801) you may replace the SD card.
How to replace any of the 13 hammers within an embosser head.
The main board may require replacement if the embosser is down and not responding or has already been upgraded with a new SD-card. In the case of a hardware fault, for e.g. hammer drivers, motor drivers or communication issues.
Do your pick up rollers need a cleaning or update in functionality after extensive use? Here's how.
Firmware versions 1.1.x may be updated to the latest version 1.4.x by replacing the SD-Card on Basic-D and Everest-D V4 embossers. After the firmware upgrade, further upgrades are done via file transfer with ibprint. Firmware 1.1.x has been installed on embossers with serial numbers 50000-50298.
The "Rear Stop Lever" part no. 2035 has been upgraded with a spring and a stronger material as of 2012-10-05 for Braille Box.
The main board may require replacement if the embosser is down and it is not responding to a new SD-card. Or in the instance of a hardware fault as e.g. hammer drivers, motor drivers or communication issues. Please consult Index support.
It can be necessary to replace the SD-Card of a Basic-D V4. This may be needed in instances when the unit has stopped in the "read only stage," (Error 801) or when updating an embosser with firmware 1.1.x (serial number 5298 and below).
The main board may need to be replaced if the embosser is down and not restart able via a SD-card upgrade.
It can be necessary to replace the SD-Card of the Everest-D V4. This may be needed in instances when the unit has stopped in the "read only stage" (Error 801) or when updating an embosser with firmware 1.1.x (serial number 5298 and below).
With V3 sheet feeders there was only two step levels for the sheet card selectors. You may upgrade your V3 sheet feeder with new sheet card selectors for several more options of paper quality.
The paper sensor and paper movement step length may be adjusted from the front panel.
In the event that the BrailleBox V5 does not start up, the Braille Tray may be opened manually.
All spare parts for V3, V4 and V5 embossers are described; including the part number in the exploded view documents located in the "downloads" section. The spare part web shop is available for ordering spare parts; access to this function is required.
The Everest-D sheet feeder may be adjusted for different paper thicknesses and qualities.
If the page layout is abnormal(0 lines per page), the pre-folded line is out of position or after reloading the embosser firmware you will want to complete a paper calibration.
The vertical alignment of the braille cells may be adjusted from the front panel (firmware 12.01).
The position of the folding line may be adjusted from the front panel by pressing the command HELP + 10.
On Braille Box with firmware 1.5.2 or higher the distance from wall, for each embossing head, may be adjust via keyboard in this instruction.
If you receive the "out of paper" message though the paper tray has paper in it please follow these instructions.
This instruction is available in video format see below link.
A paper jam may be removed after the embosser is powered down. See following instructions for details.
This guide describes how to ensure the Everest-D V4 has a correct start up sequence and embosses quality braille from each of hammers (solenoids).
This list includes important product improvements, date and link for more information.
This documents presents the final montage instruction and exploded view document Basic-D V4.
The sheet feeder is optimized for the use of braille paper and has probably the most stable functionality on the market. However it is important to know how to set it up correctly.
Everest-D V4 protection foam and box is durable. However it is important to look for possible damages if the box has been handled very ruff.
If the Basic-D V4 echo message "paper jam" but the paper movement seems to be OK. This is typically an issue generated by a faulty sensor or sensor holder. It may be corrected by sending a file to disable the paper jam sensor.
This guide describes how to ensure the Basic-D V4 has started up correctly as well as embossing properly the braille for each of the hammers.
Please note, the content in this section is subject to change, we welcome your feedback.
This documents presents the final montage instruction and exploded view document Basic-D V4.
This list includes important product improvements, improvement date and link for more information.
Basic-D V4 has a the best protected packing of the Index embosser line. If properly packed shipping damages is very unlikely.
The Acoustic Hood Basic V4 includes a cutting mechanism in which will cut the braille document where desired.
Do you perform a hammer test and one or more of the hammers appear to not print properly? Check to see if you need to adjust the hammers.
As a distributor you will receive additional access from our homepage including: sales and web shop, spare parts and repair, demos, downloads, volume discounts, support and knowledge base.
The Index V4 embosser is powered on and powered off by pressing the ON or OFF button for approximately two seconds.
Does it appear like dots are missing or your machine has begun embossing weak braille dots? Then you most likely need to change a hammer with in the embosser head.
With Index-direct-Braille you may emboss a standard PDF/Word document , this is no longer required. Emboss literary or contracted braille simply by right click on your PDF/Word file and select you Index V4 embosser. The translation and formatting will be made by your V4 embosser.
As a registered user you will gain additional Index Braille web access otherwise not available.
Distributor level give access to the web shop and distributor pages.
How to use and order from the Index web shop.
The following list of improvements includes product changes and the date of implementation in the production. The Index policy for Braille Box upgrades is to offer upgraded parts to all Braille Box owners previous August 2013.
Connect a USB memory stick directly in the Index embosser to emboss braille directly.
In Index V5 embossers you may use an external USB memory stick connected directly into the embosser to back-up and restore settings.
V5 control panel improvements from V4; including details of the panels command functions and indicators.
Login and password info for login on Index V3 embossers web site using your browser.
For firmware 1.4.1 and higher.
The wired network address can be setup from the control panel on firmware 2016-10-03 or later.
Error table used in Index V4 embossers frimware 1.3.9
Index may support you by running a Team Viewer session in which our support team may take over your computer with this free remote control to help address and fix any service or support issues you may be experiencing.
The V4 embosser may embossing processes may be viewed by the PUTTY terminal emulation software, a serial to usb converter and the embosser command center.
Liblouis is an open-source braille translator and back-translator. It features support for computer and literary braille, supports contracted and uncontracted translation for many, many languages
IbPrint 6.3 is a simple drag-and-drop icon for sending a file to an Index embosser.
The V5 user interface may be translated into languages supported by Acapela synthetic speech.
A short guide how to translate Index user manual to local language with Help & Manual.
IbPrint is a simple drag-and-drop icon for sending any text, picture, etc to an Index embosser.
The braille quality produced by Index V5 printers is compliant with the Braille standard established by authorities in most countries.
Looking for a 4X4 PRO? Then Everest-D is the braille printer you are looking for by today's standards.
The V4 embossers include many functions that makes life easier for Index Braille's distributors. The new embosser line is easier to service and support then ever before.
European Coalition for Vision supports Marrakesh Treaty 2016
Universal Children’s Day: Inclusive quality education for children who are blind or partially sighted
Press release from the World Blind Union (WBU) on International Day of Persons with Disabilities
FanFold-D V5 the new high speed production Braille embosser based on well proven BrailleBox V5 technology platform. It combines excellent dot quality, high speed, low maintenance cost, and competitive price.
Updates from World Blind Union (WBU)
It is possible to print braille business cards on AVERY C32011 using Index Everest-D V4 or V5.
How to print braille business cards (PowerPoint Show)
Press release from World Blind Union