Index - embosser test pages

Index - embosser test pages

Information

Below are front panel combinations to have the embosser produce test pages.

Affected products

  • Index embossers V2/V3/V4

Application
Test page sequences may be used for fault finding for embosser independent of computer/drivers/Braille translator being used.

Embosser generations

Index embossers have gone through multiple generations, please check which model is being assessed and choose the relevant procedure below.

V2

Hammer test - Hold the Online button as powering it on and wait for the beep.

V3

Hammer test - Press Help then Online.
Embosser information in Braille - Help then Normal.
Embosser information in text - Help then Help.

V4

  1. Press Menu key.
  2. Arrow down to Option, press OK.
  3. Arrow down to Emboss Without Computer, press OK.
  4. Arrow through the options and press OK on desired embossing test sequence. The options include:
  • Braille manual - emboss the entire Index manual in Braille. Useful to test embossing a long document & regular braille.
  • Hammer test - will test all solenoids so you can tell if one is faulty.
  • Embosser information - shows information including serial & firmware version. (You can alternatively hear this information by just pressing Help instead)

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