Adjustment of cutting position for Index Basic V4 acoustic hood

Adjustment of cutting position for Index Basic V4 acoustic hood

Problem

When using an Index V4 with an acoustic hood you need to adjust the paper cut so it aligns with teh paper sheet perforation line.


Applies to

  1. Index V4

Resolution

  1. Make sure the embosser feet are properly positioned into the corresponding holes with in the shelf, and that when you press FEED, the paper is fed through correctly without catching.
  2. If the paper does catch when fed out of the back of the embosser, remove the embosser from the cabinet, and find the two rear rubber feet on the embosser. Unscrew these feet slightly to raise the rear of the embosser enough - normally about a half-turn.
  3. The firmware on the embosser must be 1.5.3 or higher. To check this, press the HELP button to read aloud the version number amongst other information. If the embosser is earlier than 1.5.3, it will need to be updated. Contact support for assistance with this.
  4. Ensure that the paper size is set correctly in Duxbury Braille Translator (if it is being used) and on the embosser itself.
  5. Afterwards, adjust the feed position setting by pressing Menu button, then press the down arrow until you get to System. Press OK.
  6. Press the down arrow until you get to Braille Block Position, then press OK.
  7. Press the down arrow until you get to Feed, then press OK.
  8. This should be set to 80.0mm by default. Press the down arrow twice to get to 86mm, then press OK to set this.
  9. Then Menu to save the setting, this should now allow the cutter to be used at the end of a printout. At this point, print a test page to ensure it is working. If it is slightly out, it may need a fine adjustment, proceed to the next steps.
  10. Press the Menu button, then press the down arrow until you get to System then press OK.
  11. Press the down arrow until you get to Braille Block Position, then press OK.
  12. Press the down arrow until you get to Adjust Stand By Position, then press OK.
  13. Use the following keys to make fine adjustment to value required, depending on how far out the cut is, and which direction.

    1=0.1 mm
    10=1.0 mm

  14. Press CHS = change between positive (move backwards) and negative (move forward)
  15. Press OK to set this, then press Menu to save the setting.

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