[mac4theblind] Re: braille translater, Have you installed idB yet?
- From: Keith Reedy <keithreedy@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: mac4theblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 8 Oct 2014 11:46:46 -0400
It will work with Index V4 embossers which are actually a few years old.
Duxbury has been planning a translator for some years now and it is so I am
told nearing completion and has been nearing completion for years. You mite
want to give them a call.
We are Braille Bible printers,
http://biblesfortheblind.org
Keith Reedy
keithreedy@xxxxxxxxxxxx
On Oct 8, 2014, at 11:33 AM, Sarah k Alawami <marrie12@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 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
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>>
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