[mac4theblind] Re: braille translater, Have you installed idB yet?
- From: Sarah k Alawami <marrie12@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: mack for the blind list blind list <mac4theblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 8 Oct 2014 12:25:33 -0700
Oh i know about it already. Found about it when i interviewed them in july. I
grilled them about all of its functions and am impressed. I don't have an
mbosser for the mac so braille things out by yhan, but it works.
On Oct 8, 2014, at 8:46 AM, Keith Reedy <keithreedy@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 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
>
>
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> 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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