Chapter VI: Braille, Translation and Printing : ViewPlus Pro Gen II Embosser Manual

ViewPlus Pro Gen II Embosser Manual

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Table of Contents
I. Introduction
	-	Preface
	-	FCC Compliance Statement
	-	Safety Instructions
	-	Specifications
II. Installation
	-	Items in Box
	-	Unpacking
	-	Cable Attachment
	-	Software Installation
III. Set Defaults for the Printer
	-	Windows Printer Defaults
	-	Legacy Printer Defaults
IV. Operator Panel
	-	Function
	-	Display Messages
	-	Main Menu
	-	Embosser Mode
	-	Advanced Menu
	-	Custom Menu
	-	Alignment Menu
	-	Interface Menu
V. Paper Handling
	-	Standard Tractor Feeder
	-	Single Sheet Feeder
VI. Braille, Translation and Printing
	-	ViewPlus Tiger Software Suite
	-	Fonts
	-	Math and Braille
	-	Printing
VII. Support, Maintenance and Warranty
	-	Training and Support Packages
	-	Maintenance
	-	Warranty
	-	Extended Warranty and Maintenance Plan

Chapter VI: Braille, Translation and Printing


A.	ViewPlus Tiger Software Suite

	Most braille should be produced using the Tiger Software Suite. The Tiger Software Suite is part of your embosser package. Instructions for installation and use come with the software package.

B.	Fonts

	Tiger screen fonts are alternative braille fonts installed during the installation of the ViewPlus embosser driver. They can be chosen as output options in Tiger Software Suite (TSS) and other software programs, like MathType. Tiger screen fonts appear as standard text characters on the screen and print as braille dot patterns. It is very important to use the default font size and spacing for braille fonts. If the font size or spacing is changed, the braille will not be printed with the correct standards. For Tiger fonts, a point size of 36 is suggested. Most other braille fonts will use a point size of 29. Characters or text not translated to braille will print as graphic images of the visual character.This enables embossing of visual print characters. More information about the fonts included can be found on your installation CD in the Tiger/Docs folder.

C.	Math and Braille

	MathType by Design Science can be used with the Tiger fonts for producing spatial math equations. More information on MathType can be found on the ViewPlus website.

D.	Printing

	Now that the installation and printer default setup is complete, you should be set to print a document. These are the steps that you should follow to print: Open the document to be printed. Open the program's File menu and choose Print. On the Print dialog, make sure a ViewPlus embosser is selected. Click on the printer properties button and ensure that the correct paper size and Tiger printing options are selected. Click OK on the printer properties dialog when you are finished. Then click OK on the Print dialog to start the print job. If you are using form feed paper when the printer is finished, take the printer offline and press the up arrow button to advance the paper enough so you can detach it. Press the down arrow button after you have detached the paper to move the paper to the ready position. The printer will automatically be turned online. There are example documents and tips for using various Windows applications at: http://www.viewplus.com/support/examples/