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I. Introduction
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Preface
Welcome to ViewPlus TigerBox, an AirPrint compatible wireless print server for current VP embosser
models, including VP EmBraille, VP Cub, VP Max, VP SpotDot, VP Columbia, VP Delta, VP Premier, and VP
Elite.
Connect your embosser to TigerBox to send text from mobile devices for text to Braille translation and
embossing. It will work with mobile devices through CUPS (Common Unix Printing System) utilizing
Airprint protocol. Devices running iOS are using CUPS by default. For Android devices, installation of CUPS
client app is required previous to using TigerBox with such device. It is recommended to use Android
version 6 or higher when printing through TigerBox.
TigerBox will produce Braille on the fly from mobile devices according to user preference settings for
language, Braille type, and page layout. Only true text information will be translated to Braille. TigerBox
will also enable to emboss tactile graphics, but it is not capable of initiating any ink output accompanying
the Braille at this time.
Wi-Fi Direct mode
Wi-Fi Direct provides a direct wireless connection to your ViewPlus supported embossers that allows you
to print without joining a local network or connecting to the Internet. When you activate Wi-Fi Direct on
your embosser, you can securely print documents from most Wi-Fi-capable computers and mobile
devices. The technology is similar to Bluetooth, but uses Wi-Fi to work at greater distances and faster
speeds.
Wi-Fi Network mode
Tiger Box can also be configured to work in Wi-Fi Network mode where it can be configured as a client to
another accessible wireless network. The advantage of Network mode is, that you can print contents (such
as supported files) directly from the internet if the host network allows internet access. And, the embosser
connected to Tiger Box will immediately be accessible for Braille printing from any PC or other device
connected to the same host network.
Keep up to date by checking the ViewPlus Technologies, Inc. web site at:
www.ViewPlus.com
