I believe it will only work witht new index models which is a shame. Take care. On Oct 8, 2014, at 7:27 AM, Keith Reedy <keithreedy@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > Good morning folks, > > Have you seen this! > Looks like good news for mac users. I just read it so I don't know much > about it. >> From: "Index Braille" <newsletter@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> >> Subject: Have you installed idB yet? >> Date: October 8, 2014 at 2:13:48 AM EDT >> To: keithreedy@xxxxxxxxxxxx >> >> >> OCT 8, 2014 >> Have you installed idB yet? >> Come along with the freeware Index-direct-Braille. Find a full information >> guide to getting started with your preferred operating system and Index V4 >> embosser. >> >> Why use Index-direct-Braille >> >> Index-direct-Braille (idB) is a free program available after the upgrade of >> firmware 1.5.3, in which receives and translates text to Grade 1 and Grade 2 >> Braille. Accessible in over 140 languages and braille grade type >> combinations. >> >> idB supports file types Doc, PDF, BRF, and TXT. Operating systems with >> compatibility are Windows, Mac OS X and Linux. >> >> >> READ MORE >> idB for Windows >> >> Index-direct-Braille for Windows supports: >> Windows 7 >> Windows 8 >> Windows XP >> Windows Vista >> >> Installation: >> Upgrade your V4 embosser to the latest firmware version [1.5.3 & higher] >> Install the latest Printer Driver version 7.1.1 >> Install Index-direct-Braille for Windows >> Restart your computer >> Select your Liblouis translation language and grade type from the front >> panel MENU of the embosser [Menu/ Braille Settings/ Libliouis Setting] >> Setup your desired braille layout in the main menu tree on the front panel >> of the V4 embosser. >> Using idB: >> Ensure your Word/PDF file is closed >> Right click on the file selected from the document list. A window with the >> V4 embossers you have access to will be presented. Select the embosser you >> wish to print to and click OK. >> The file will now transfer to the embosser in its original Word or PDF form. >> [Recommended maximum of 1000 black print (ink) pages.] >> The file is then received by the V4 embosser, and the translation, >> formatting and page numbering is processed. This will take approximately 1 >> minute depending on the document length. During the translation process the >> embosser will peep to indicate activity. >> The Braille embossing will begin. [The braille layout will be in accordance >> to the settings in the braille embosser itself.] >> After the first copy has completed its embossing process, you may as normal, >> use the copy function in the embosser if needed for additional copies. >> SEE TUTORIAL >> idB for Mac OS X >> >> idB is the first easy-to-use braille application in which translates text to >> braille using a Mac. Generally Mac users worldwide find limitation in >> translating and embossing Braille from a Mac operating system, but now the >> freeware Index-direct-Braille offers the perfect solution for easy braille >> printing. >> >> Installation: >> Upgrade your V4 embosser to the latest firmware version [1.5.3 & higher] >> Install the latest Printer driver 1.2.2 Mac OS X >> Select your Liblouis translation language and grade type from the front >> panel MENU of the embosser [Menu/ Braille Settings/ Liblouis Setting] >> Setup your desired braille layout in the main menu tree on the front panel >> of the V4 embosser. >> >> Usage: >> Open your document in your preferred application >> Select File / print (just as you would use for the applications ink printer >> dialog) >> Select your Index V4 embosser model >> Select Print >> SEE TUTORIAL >> idB for Linux >> >> Installation for idB for Linux is similar to the Mac process, easily emboss >> braille using Linux i386 or AMD64! >> >> Installation: >> Upgrade your V4 embosser to the latest firmware version [1.5.3 and higher] >> Install the latest Printer driver 1.2.2 for Linux i386 or Linux i AMD64 >> Select your Liblouis translation language and grade type from the front >> panel MENU of the embosser [Menu/ Braille Settings/ Liblouis Setting] >> Setup your desired braille layout in the main menu tree on the front panel >> of the V4 embosser. >> >> Usage: >> Open your document in your preferred application >> Select File / print (just as you would use as normal for the applications >> ink printer dialog) >> Select your Index V4 embosser model >> Select Print >> WEBSITEhttp://www.indexbraille.com E-MAILinfo@indexbraille.comMAIN PHONE >> NUMBER+46 920 20 30 80 ADDRESSHantverksvägen 20, 95423 Gammelstad, >> SwedenSOCIAL MEDIA Facebook Twitter YouTube Google+ Blog >> >> Don’t want to receive this newsletter anymore? Unsubscribe >> Copyright © 2014 Index Braille AB >> >