ViewPlus Desktop Manual for Models with Parallel Ports
Revision: 20090702
Table of Contents
I. Introduction
A. Preface
B. FCC Compliance Statement
C. Safety Instructions
D. Specifications
II. Set Defaults for Printer
A. Windows Printer Defaults
B. Legacy Printer Defaults
III. Installation
A. Items in the Box
B. Unpacking
C. Software Installation
IV. Operator Panel
A. Functions
B. Display Lights
C. Error Tones
V. Braille, Translation and Printing
A. ViewPlus Tiger Software Suite
B. Fonts
C. Math and Braille
D. Printing
VI. Support, Maintenance and Warranty
A. Training and Support Packages
B. Maintenance
C. Warranty
D. Extended Warranty and Maintenance Plan
I. Introduction
A. Preface
ViewPlusTiger Desktop Series
ViewPlus Max/Cub/Cub Jr.
Tactile Graphics and Braille Embossers, powered by Tiger
Owner's Manual
Congratulations on owning one of the ViewPlus Desktop Series braille and graphics
embossers! This manual will introduce you to basic information regarding your new
printer. The ViewPlus Technologies web site is another resource for information on your
ViewPlus embosser including examples, tutorials, and other useful downloads.
Visit the web site at: http://www.viewplus.com
Your embosser is Powered by Tiger. This means you get:
Tiger Software Suite: Powerful addition to Windows adds Braille and tactile graphic
functionality to MS Office.
Windows Printer Driver: Connects ViewPlus embossers to the power of Windows,
embossing and networking just like a mainstream desktop printer.
Roller Die Technology: Patented hardware allowing high quality, high resolution braille
and graphics to be embossed quickly, easily, and quietly.
For more information on ViewPlus Powered by Tiger functionality, visit
http://www.viewplus.com/products/powered-by-tiger/
Model Numbers for the Desktop Series:
ViewPlus Max: 081401
ViewPlus Cub: 080801
ViewPlus Cub Jr. 040801
USER'S Manual
B. FCC Compliance Statement
FCC Compliance Statement (USA)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Warning: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Note the following:

The use of a non-shielded interface cable with the referenced device is
prohibited.
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The length of the parallel interface cable must be 3 meters (10 feet) or less.
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The length of the serial interface cable must be 15 meters (50 feet) or less.

The length of the power cord must be 3 meters (10 feet) or less.
Compliance Statement (Canada)
This digital apparatus is in conformity with standard NMB-003 of Canada.
Cet appareil numérique est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Compliance Statement (Germany)
Bescheinigung des Herstellers/Importeurs:
Hiermit wird bescheinigt, dass der Drucker der Maschinenlärminformationsverordnung 3.
GSGV, 18.01.1991 entspricht: Der höchste Schalldruckpegel beträgt 70 dB(A) oder
weniger gemäß EN27779-1991.
Compliance Statement (Europe)
Warning: This product meets the interference requirements of EN55022. In a domestic
environment, this product may cause radio interference in which case, the user may be
required to take adequate measures.
Compliance Statement (Korea)
This apparatus complies with CISPR22 requirements.
International Compliance
EN55022:1994
EN55024:1998
EN61000-3-2:1995
EN61000-3-3:1995
EN61000-4-2:1995
EN61000-4-3:1995
EN61000-4-4:1995
EN61000-4-5:1995
EN61000-4-6:1996
EN61000-4-11:1994
Emissions series
Immunity characteristics
Power line harmonics
Power line flicker
Electrostatic discharge
Radiated susceptibility
Electrical fast transient/burst
Surge
Conducted immunity
Input voltage interruptions/DIPS
CE MDD
Authorized European Representative
ViewPlus BV - Europe
Rudolf Dieselweg 36D
5928 RA Venlo
The Netherlands
+31 (0)77-7676001
e-mail: viewplus_europe@viewplus.com
C. Safety Instructions
Read all of these safety instructions before using the printer. In addition, follow all
warnings and instructions marked on the printer itself.

Do not place printer on an unstable surface.

Do not place printer near a radiator or heat source.

Do not block or cover slots and openings in the printer's cabinet; do not inset
objects through slots.

Use only the type of power source indicated on printer's label.

Connect all equipment to properly grounded electrical outlets.

Do not use frayed or damaged power cord.

The use of an extension cord with the printer is not recommended.

Unplug printer before cleaning it; always clean it with a piece of damp cloth only.

Do not spill liquid into printer.

Except as specifically explained in the user's manual, do not attempt to service
the printer by yourself.

Detach the printer from power source and refer to qualified service personnel
under the following conditions:
o If the power cord or plug is damaged
o If liquid has entered the printer.
o If printer has been dropped or the cabinet is damaged.
o If the printer does not operate properly or exhibits a distinct change in
performance.

Only adjust those controls that are covered by the operating instructions.
D. Specifications
ViewPlus Max
Character Sets
Paper Feed Method
Paper Maximum
Thickness
Paper Width
Power Supply
Power Consumption
Embosser Dimensions
Width
Depth
Height
Weight
Interfaces
ViewPlus Cub & ViewPlus Cub
Jr.
DotsPlus & Braille Screen fonts DotsPlus & Braille screen fonts
tractor paper feed
tractor paper feed
single sheet
single sheet
Maximum 0.35mm (0.014
Maximum 0.35mm (0.014 inches)
inches)
up to 355 mm (14 inches)
up to 216 mm (8.5 inches)
From 100 -120 V
From 100 -120 V
(or 220-240 V)
(or 220-240 V)
Current rating: 1.2-1 A
Current rating: 1.2-1 A
(or 0.65 A)
(or 0.65 A)
Frequency: 50/60 ? 1Hz
Frequency: 50/60 ? 1Hz
Standby 15 W
Standby 15 W
Average Print 75 W
Average Print 75 W
22.4 in. (570 mm)
13 in. (330 mm)
5.1 in. (130 mm)
22 lbs. (9.98 kg)
Receive buffer: 64 kByte
17 in. (434 mm)
13 in. (330 mm)
5.2 in. (133 mm)
18 lbs. (8.16 kg)
Receive buffer: 64 kByte
Parallel
Centronics compatible bidirectional (IEEE1284 nibble
mode)
Centronics compatible bidirectional (IEEE1284 nibble
mode)
Serial
36 pin connector, 8 data-bits
RS-232C, 25 pin connector
Baud rate: 2400 to 19200 bps.
7/8 data bits
Flow control: XonXoff,
RTS/CTS
36 pin connector, 8 data-bits
RS-232C, 25 pin connector
Baud rate: 2400 to 19200 bps.
7/8 data bits
Flow control: XonXoff, RTS/CTS
41? to 100? F (5? to 38? C)
30% to 80% RH (non
condensing)
15,000 hours @5% duty cycle
41? to 100? F (5? to 38? C)
30% to 80% RH (non condensing)
Windows 2000 or later
Windows 2000 or later
Operating Conditions
Temperature
Relative Humidity
Reliability
Computer Requirements
Operating System
15,000 hours @5% duty cycle
II. Set Defaults for Printer
A. Windows Printer Defaults
Windows Printer Defaults
After installation and setup are completed, changing your default settings to settings that
will be used the most often will save time in the future.
To set the default settings on your printer, enter the printer properties page for your
Desktop Series embosser through Start>Printers and Faxes on Windows XP or
Start>Settings>Control Panel>Printers and Faxes on Windows XP, right click on your
Desktop Series embosser and choose 'Printer Properties'.
To select the paper size you will most commonly use, click the 'Printing Preferences...'
button on the General tab. On the Layout tab of the Printing Preferences page, click the
'Advanced...' button. You will now be able to select the paper size you will usually use
from a drop down list. Please note that if you later wish to use a paper size larger than
what you have chosen on this page, you will need to adjust this setting before printing.
Now you need to set your Tiger printing preferences. Please read the descriptions below
to help you make your selections. The default settings on the Tiger tab will be
appropriate for most users most of the time. When you are finished making your
selections, be sure to click the OK button to save your settings.
Shows Tiger Tab

Duplex - From this drop down you may choose to print single-sided, doublesided (interpoint) or interpoint with graphics. The double-sided option will print
manual interpoint; the odd pages will print first and then you will need to remove
the paper from the printer, flip it over, reload it and then click OK on the
computer to print the even pages. Interpoint with graphics works similarly except
that if you have a graphic, the back of that page will be left blank.

Print - If double-sided or interpoint with graphics is selected, this drop down
allows you to choose whether you'd like to print all of the pages in your
document, the odd pages only or the even pages only. This option is useful if
you forget to turn the paper over between the time you print the front interpoint
pages and when you click OK to send the back pages.

Horizontal Shift -This might be a useful feature to turn on when embossing
interpoint or intergraphics.

Inverse Landscape - If inverse landscape is checked, multiple pages of a
spreadsheet will be embossed so the embossed information is continuous.

Magnification -The original document may be magnified by 2, 3, or 6
times. This allows the image to be made larger without changing the
formatting. If the Crop Margins is checked the image will be cropped to fit the
page size.

Print Copies/Collate - When the collate box is checked and multiple copies of a
document are desired, one complete document will be embossed at a time. If
the collate box is left unchecked multiple copies of each page will be embossed.

Autoload paper - This setting applies to single sheet feed. When it is checked,
the printer will automatically load paper placed into the single sheet feeder as
soon as paper is detected there.

Invert Colors - This might be used for special effects for images that would
emboss better with the light colors embossed as dark and the dark colors
embossed as light colors.

Dithering - The default mode has dithering off. Dithering is used to enhance the
color information. Most of the time the user would prefer to have distinct colors
with the dots having the same height. If there is need to have the colors mixed,
try turning dithering on.
o Contrast - The default setting is 0. The range is from -100 to
100. Increasing the contrast would increase the dot height difference of
two colors that have intensities that are nearly the same. By increasing
the contrast, the light colors get lighter and the dark colors get darker.
o Brightness - The default setting is 0. The range is from -100 to
100. Increasing the brightness would be useful if you want to increase
the intensity of all the colors. This would be useful if the lines in the
drawing are thin and light.

Thin Line Intensity - If lines on the graphics are too thin to emboss correctly,
slide the indicator to the right.

Braille Dot Height - This combo box allows you to choose high, normal or low
braille dots. This can be useful if you are having difficulty reading the dots due to
them being either too high or too low.

Media Type - This allows you to select the type of media you are printing on to
load pre-set punch force values that optimize the printing for that media. You
may view the values for pre-set media types, or you can even add your own if
you are printing on a special type of media.
B. Legacy Printer Defaults
Now that you have set your Windows printer defaults, you should also set your legacy
printer defaults. These are adjustable from the Legacy Settings tab of the printer
properties window. Below is a description of the options on the Legacy Settings tab.
Shows the Legacy Tab

Paper size - Standard pages sizes or custom page sizes may be selected.

Margins - Set the margins to 0 if you are using a program which sets its own
margins.

Line Settings
o Automatic text wrapping - When checked the text is wrapped to the
next line. If it is not checked, it is possible if the line is too long to lose
characters.

Characters per line - When margins or page
size is changed, this number also changes.


Lines per page - When margins or page size is
changed, this number also changes.
Extra space between lines - The default
spacing is .05 inches. It increases in .05
increments up to .25 inches.

Text/graphics mode - You can choose either text or graphics.

Dots per character - Choose between 6 or 8.

Download custom braille table - The ViewPlus Cub/Max can hold one custom
defined braille table (Firmware Version 1.5.0 or later required). When clicked on
Load Table, a user defined braille character set from ASCII value 32 to 127 can
be downloaded to the ViewPlus Cub/Max. The braille character sets are typically
stored in braille conversion table files (*.BCT). This file format is editable in
Notepad and allows the user to create user definable conversion tables. Go to
the http://www.viewplus.com/support/ for additional information about this mode.

Serial communication - If you are using this port, the settings in the Legacy
Settings tab on the Printer Properties screen must be the same as the settings
for the communication port on the computer. The settings on the Legacy
Settings tab are:
o Bits per second - default setting is 9600
o Protocol - 8N1
o Flow control - Hardware
III. Installation
A. Items in the Box

ViewPlus Desktop Series Embosser

Power cord

Paper knob

CD with software, manual and copies of documentation

Tactile print out

Tiger Software Suite
B. Unpacking

Remove the printer and all its accessories from its packaging.

Inspect the ViewPlus embosser and its packaging for any damage.

Open lid and remove the shipment locks surrounding the printhead.

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
ViewPlus embosser for warranty maintenance service.
C. Software Installation
Please follow the easy steps that are part of your Startup Instructions to install your Tiger
driver. They can also be found on your installation CD
IV. Operator Panel
A. Functions
(The buttons are described from left to right order.)

Online - Toggle to take printer online (one high long beep) or off line (one low
long beep). Pressing this button during printing will stop the print job.

Mode - Toggle between the Tiger mode (one short beep) and the Legacy mode
(two short beeps). In the Tiger mode the ViewPlus embosser behaves like a
Windows printer receiving data directly from Windows applications. In the
Legacy mode, the ViewPlus embosser behaves like a conventional embosser
accepting ASCII code. The ViewPlus embosser will switch itself automatically
between Tiger mode and Legacy mode according to the program or device it is
communicating with..

Up Arrow - This button is used to load the paper, or move the paper forward to
tear. If you press and hold this button, the paper will move continuously
forward. The printer must be Offline for this function to work.

Down Arrow - This button is used to move the paper back to the ready position
after the embossed sheet is torn off. The ViewPlus embosser will automatically
return to the Online state and will be ready to accept new print jobs. If you press
and hold this button, the paper will move continuously backward.
B. Display Lights

Online - This light is on when the ViewPlus embosser is Online. It blinks when
printing.

Tiger - This light is on when the Tiger Windows mode is enabled.

Legacy - This light is on when the Legacy mode is enabled.

Fault - This light is on if the ViewPlus embosser is unable to print. Most often it
means that there is no paper present.
C. Error Tones

Paper Out - Beep sequence: (high, low) repeats every 10 seconds until user
presses Online. If you want to continue your print job, do not cancel the job from
your computer, reload the paper, and return the printer to the Online state. The
paper will move to the correct top of form and the print job will continue. If you
want to interrupt the print job, press and hold the Online button a second
time. The print job will only stay in the buffer for a short period of time.

Paper Jam - Beep sequence: (high, low, high) repeats every 10 seconds until
user removes the jammed paper and presses Online.

Alignment error - Beep sequence: (high, high, low) repeats every 10 seconds
until user fixes problem and presses Online. Make sure nothing such as paper
covers the shiny area of the platen or it may be necessary to brush off paper
dust off of this area.
Other Beep Signals - If you hear any other series of beeps, you may have a serious
problem. Please listen carefully so that you can describe the tone to technical support.
V. Braille, Translation and Printing
A. ViewPlus Tiger Software Suite
Most braille should be produced using the Tiger Software Suite. The Tiger Software
Suite is part of your embosser package. Instructions for installation and use come with
the software package.
B. Fonts
Tiger screen fonts are alternative braille fonts installed during the installation of the
ViewPlus embosser driver. They can be chosen as output options in Tiger Software
Suite (TSS) and other software programs, like MathType. Tiger screen fonts appear as
standard text characters on the screen and print as braille dot patterns.
It is very important to use the default font size and spacing for braille fonts. If the font
size or spacing is changed, the braille will not be printed with the correct standards. For
Tiger fonts, a point size of 36 is suggested. Most other braille fonts will use a point size
of 29.
Characters or text not translated to braille will print as graphic images of the visual
character.This enables embossing of visual print characters. More information about the
fonts included can be found on your installation CD in the Tiger/Docs folder.
C. Math and Braille
MathType by Design Science can be used with the Tiger fonts for producing spatial math
equations. More information on MathType can be found on the ViewPlus website.
D. Printing
Now the installation is complete, you should be set to print a document. These are the
steps that you should follow to print:

Open the document to be printed.

Open the program's File menu and choose Print.

On the Print dialog, make sure a ViewPlus embosser is selected. Click on the
printer properties button and ensure that the correct paper size and Tiger
printing options are selected. Click OK on the printer properties dialog when you
are finished. Then click OK on the Print dialog to start the print job.

If you are using form feed paper when the printer is finished, take the printer
Offline and press the up arrow button to advance the paper enough so you
can detach it. Press the down arrow button after you have detached the paper
to move the paper to the ready position. The printer will automatically be turned
Online.

There are example documents and tips for using various Windows applications
at: http://www.viewplus.com/support/examples/
VI. Support, Maintenance and Warranty
A. Training and Support Packages
Free tutorials and other support materials are available on the ViewPlus website. For
these resources and other support inquiries, please visit
http://www.viewplus.com/support/.
Additional training and support is available for purchase through your authorized
ViewPlus distributor or from ViewPlus Technologies.
B. Maintenance
It is important to choose a suitable location for the ViewPlus embosser. The cable length
between the printer and the host computer should not exceed ten feet (three
meters). The location should be sturdy and flat. The printer should not be exposed to
direct sunlight, extreme heat, cold, dust or humidity. The AC power outlet must be
compatible with the plug of the printer's power cord. Dot quality should be monitored;
poor alignment can cause permanent damage to the platen of the ViewPlus embosser.
Software updates can be downloaded from the ViewPlus Technologies web site. You
should occasionally check the web site for the latest developments.
C. Warranty
ViewPlus Technologies has a 1 year full parts and service warranty for the ViewPlus
Desktop Series.
The full warranty information was shipped with your ViewPlus embosser. In order to get
service and technical support, it is necessary to completely fill out and return the
warranty form. You will be asked for the serial number of your ViewPlus embosser when
you call for support or request online support. There are several ways to register the
warranty

To register by mail, complete the warranty form, cut it out, and mail it to
ViewPlus Technologies.

To register by fax, complete the form and fax it to ViewPlus Technologies at
(541) 738-6505.

To register online, access our web site at http://www.ViewPlus.com
D. Extended Warranty and Maintenance Plan
An extended warranty and maintenance plan is available through ViewPlus
Technologies or your ViewPlus representative. A copy of this plan was shipped with
your ViewPlus embosser. It can also be found on our web
site: http://www.viewplus.com/products/braille-embossers/warranty/
Availability is limited to customers with valid existing warranty.