Problem

Applies to

1. Index embsoser

Resolution

The Index embosser family have developed over a number of generations with introduction of new features and capabilities and interface standards. This document provides information to facilitate identification of the generation of embosser under consideration.  See also:  Index embosser identification guide

V5

Exterior view below:

Front panel:

Production 2016 - present added the following features.
Casing: Basic D has whitre with black lid

• Index-direct-Braille (idB), a direct printing application pre-installed in V5 braille embossers to print out standard files (doc, docx, pdf and epub3) directly without a separate braille editor.
• Mobile printing, a printing function from portable devices, including smart phones and tablet.
• Printing via Wi-Fi, wired network or a USB cord.
• Direct printing from a USB flash drive, guided by synthetic speech feedback.
  

V4

Front panel view below:

Production: 2011 - 2016.
Casing: White case with black lid
Different control panel - Menu button with up/down arrows.

V3

Exterior view below:

Casing: red lid, black case, yellow buttons.
USB port, ethernet port, as well as parallel.
Serial number 30000-49999
Production 2002 - 2011
Status: EOL - no parts available
Interface: Centronics Parallel
Other ports: Serial port on v2 and v3 is for service only. It cannot be used to emboss. USB to parallel leads generally do not work well.

V2

Exterior view:

Production Feb 1995 - 2002.
Casing - Basic has red lid, black case.
Interface: Parallel only.
Satus: V2 embosser support ceased 01/01/2011

V1

Exteririor view:

Production - early 1980s - 1995
Late 80' s - Early 90's. Basic v1 has a blue/red bar and steel case.
Status: EOL - no parts available