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 ViewPlus Pro Gen II Embosser Manual

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 II: InstallationBegin Main Content
 
 
A.   Items in Box
  • ViewPlus Pro Gen II Embosser
  • Power cord
  • Paper knob
  • Manual (html on CD)    
  • USB cable
  • CD with software and copies of documentation
  • Tactile print out
  • Tiger Software Suite
 
B.   Unpacking
  • Remove the embosser and all its accessories from its packaging.
  • Inspect the printer and its packaging for any damage.
  • Remove the shipment locks which are marked with blue tape. Open all the embosser covers and make sure that you remove all the orange shipment locks from the embosser. There are two locks on the right side behind the tractor between the motor and the case. 

Illustration of the shipment lock
 
There is an additional lock between the motor and the case that can be reached by opening the top cover.
 
  
  • Save the packing material and box.  If any damage occurred during shipping, most shipping companies require the box and the packing material in order to settle the insurance claim.  The packing material must also be used to ship the printer for warranty maintenance service.
 
 
 
C.   Cable Attachment
  • Make sure the power switch is in the Off or "O" position.
  • Attach data cables.
    • Attach the USB cable provided with your embosser.
    • A parallel printer data cable of the appropriate length may to be purchased (maximum of ten feet).
    • Attach one end of the parallel data cable to the printer port of the host computer, and then attach the other end to the embosser. The printer parallel connection is located on the back lower left side of the embosser. Be sure to use the data cable clips, as the cable may otherwise come loose and present problems.
    • The serial connector may be used. If you use this connection, be sure to set the parameters for the device on ViewPlus Pro in the interface menu    

 Shows the parallel, serial and USB connectors on the left side of the back
  
  • Insert the power cable plug into the printer connector and the other end of the power cable into a grounded outlet.
 
Shows the location of power cable plug on the right side of the back
   
  • Turn the printer on by pressing the power switch to the On or "I" position. The back part of the switch should be pressed down.

 Shows the power switch
 

 
D.   Software Installation
Please follow the easy steps that are part of your Setup Instructions to install your Tiger driver. They can also be found on your installation CD.
 
 
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