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VP Elite and Premier  

Embosser User Manual

 

Revision: 20160613

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for VP Elite

Page 1: ...VP Elite and Premier Embosser User Manual Revision 20160613...

Page 2: ...re Installation 10 IV Printer Properties 11 A Introduction 11 B Printer Properties 11 C Printing Preferences 16 V Operator Panel 24 A Functions 24 B Status Lights 25 C Audio Alerts 25 VI Paper Handlin...

Page 3: ...2 C Support 30 D Warranty 30...

Page 4: ...rd Windows printer driver to mix text and graphics in mainstream Windows software like Word and Excel Use the computer to adjust settings and preferences Print documents exactly how they appear on the...

Page 5: ...uipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC Warnin...

Page 6: ...SPR22 requirements International Compliance EN55022 ClassB 1998 Emissions series EN55024 1998 Immunity characteristics EN61000 3 2 2000 Power line harmonics EN61000 3 3 2001 Power line flicker EN61000...

Page 7: ...not use frayed or damaged power cord The use of an extension cord with the embossing printer is not recommended Unplug embosser before cleaning it always clean it with a piece of damp cloth only Do no...

Page 8: ...age Embossing 195 W Heavy Embossing 235 W Fuses 5 A 250 V slow blow long time lag 5x20mm Embosser Dimensions Width Depth Height Weight 22 3 570 mm 13 8 350 mm 8 8 220 mm 60 lb 27 kg Connectivity USB a...

Page 9: ...ials B Cable Attachment Power cable The VP Elite and Premier embossers have a power module with a power socket on off switch and a compartment holding two fuses on the back side A sticker next to the...

Page 10: ...The USB connection is located on the back side of the embosser below the LAN connection You may also use a LAN cable to connect the ViewPlus Elite or Premier to your network The embosser is not shippe...

Page 11: ...included with your Elite or Premier on CD as well as the Tiger Software Suite TSS Do not connect your Elite or Premier to the computer during installation of the Windows printer driver or turn it off...

Page 12: ...h as for connectivity sharing and security but also ViewPlus specific settings for legacy mode operation and service procedures on the ViewPlus embosser Note that these options are only activated when...

Page 13: ...ntrols the embosser s legacy settings These settings are used when you print to the Elite ore Premier from programs that do not use the Windows printer driver including some Braille programs Use the d...

Page 14: ...t Graphics Mode Select Text mode if your legacy document contains text If the document is a graphic select Graphics mode to remove the space between Braille lines so that dots may be printed in an eve...

Page 15: ...Service tab The Service tab of the printer properties dialog window provides information about the connected VP Elite or Premier at the bottom left When contacting ViewPlus Support please have the dri...

Page 16: ...Connect is attached to the Elite or Premier This function should be used if the print image does not line up with the embossed output First print the alignment page There are two patterns on the align...

Page 17: ...ront sides of the pages usually the odd numbered pages in the document C Printing Preferences The Printing Preferences contain settings for printing from Windows programs to your VP Elite or Premier t...

Page 18: ...e to the front or back of a graphics page Select whether to insert a blank page on the back side of pages that contain graphics Do not select this option if you have already inserted blank pages after...

Page 19: ...d users These options are o Rotate Landscape When checked this option rotates landscape pages 180 degrees This option is generally only used for spreadsheets where it is helpful for the information to...

Page 20: ...from the list or leave the setting at Automatic Select to allow the application you are printing from to choose the correct paper size for you Media Type Select the type of media you are using Advanc...

Page 21: ...edia type from the drop down list and choosing Edit will allow you to edit that media type NOTE DEFAULT MEDIA TYPES CAN NOT BE EDITED Remove Selecting a media type from the drop down list and choosing...

Page 22: ...follows Shows Tiger Tab How to Print Select the print and braille options appropriate for your document Emboss When this option is checked the Elite or Premier will create embossed output o Dot Quali...

Page 23: ...s on just the front page which requires the paper to travel through the printer only once Selecting Two Pass Print will place the print for each side of the paper on the corresponding page requiring t...

Page 24: ...s get lighter and dark colors get darker Brightness The default setting is 0 The range is from 100 to 100 Increasing the brightness can be useful to increase the intensity of all the colors This optio...

Page 25: ...this button during printing will stop the print job or clear error status Resume This button is triangular with one point oriented up like an up arrow and has a play symbol a triangle pointing right s...

Page 26: ...cancel button C Audio Alerts Computer screen error alerts During printing the printer driver is monitoring the status of the print job If problems occur during printing the embosser will inform the us...

Page 27: ...ia from four to twelve inches wide Follow the instructions below to load tractor feed paper Open the paper cover by lifting the front edge and rotating it toward the back of the printer Lift the tract...

Page 28: ...o Braille translation in numerous languages and contraction grades TSS includes easy translation of charts and graphs in MS Excel and provides further tools to easily create and edit tactile graphics...

Page 29: ...ss the down arrow button after you have detached the paper to move the paper to the ready position for the next print job In general ViewPlus printers follow the principle What you see is what you get...

Page 30: ...raphing calculators IX Training Warranty Maintenance and Support For additional information about any of the below please don t hesitate to consult the ViewPlus website www viewplus com or contact you...

Page 31: ...ative if you did not purchase directly from ViewPlus Technologies E mail to support viewplus com or Call the ViewPlus Technologies office at 1 541 754 4002 Pacific Standard Time Zone or the European o...

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