ATL - Index Braille Embosser
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The Index Braille Embosser is a printer that produces Braille output. It is connected to PC #4 in the Access Technology Lab.
Duxbury software translates plain text or Microsoft Word (Office 97 or older format) files to Braille format.
Prepare the Embosser
Power up:
The power switch is located on the left side of the embosser near the power input.
- StepsActions
- Open the top of the cabinet.
- Switch the power for the embosser on. You should hear the embosser speak a few seconds after the switch is turned on.
Load paper:
- StepsActions
- Lift the red metal front cover of the embosser.
- Paper must not be positioned past the tractor feeds at the front edge of the embosser.
- To adjust the paper, make sure a sheet with a clean edge is loaded into the tractor feed.
- Close the embosser cover and the cabinet.
Single- or Double-Sided
To conserve paper, double-sided printing is the default mode.
- Press the Default Setup A button to change to single-sided printing.
- Press the Default Setup B Button to change to double-sided printing.
Embossing an Existing File:
Start Duxbury:
- StepsActions
- From the Start menu, go to ATL, and choose Duxbury (DBT Win)
- Select File, then Open.
- Locate the file you wish to open in the Dialog Box. Click on "OK"
- Choose Translate from the File Menu. This will show the Braille as it will be embossed.
- Choose Emboss from the File Menu. Designate the number of copies desired before clicking on "OK".
- After the embossing is completed, separate the paper at the tractor feed.
- Pull the output from the bottom part of the cabinet to collect the embossed print job.
- Prepare the embosser for the next job by loading the paper as directed above.
- If no more embossing is required, switch off the embosser.
For more information about equipment or software for individuals with disabilities, contact the Access Technology Lab.
