Quiet Braille Printer Series
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1. Chapter 5 Methods of Operation 1 Printing Procedures Connecting the data input connector Connect the communications cable to the RS 232C parallel or USB connector It is impossible to use USB but for the upgraded version after Windows 2000 only IN Caution When inserting or removing the communications cable always first turn off the power tothe printer unit as well as other peripherals Turning on the power switch First turn on power at the host side personal computer etc Then turn on the printer power When turning power off first the printer then the personal computer Loading paper Load the paper into the feeder Data input Input some data from the host personal computer etc side Please consult the respective manuals for installation and operational procedures of each software program on the host computer Printer mode character codes and so forth are configured within the host printer software It is also possible to schedule multiple print jobs in succession Initiating Printing Printing will start as soon as data is input Note When the paper is about to run out the last sheet will stop at the roller before the cutting position The Out of Paper Lamp will come on and the buzzer will sound Pull out the paper a little Load the new paper into the feeder and press the Load Paper Switch Continuation of the printing will then begin 11 User s Manual Nippon Tel2. 90 130kg Print buffer 512KB Interfaces RS 232C Serial Parallel USB Communications speed 9600bps Power supply 100 120 200 240V 50 60Hz Power consumption 130W Fuse 250V 3A Outside dimensions Inches 18 5 W X 16 5 D X 12 6 H Weight 24 5kg SS S i iEOi _ i i E E i 19
3. within the country of original purchase For produc inquiries Nippon Telesoft Co Ltd Hanzomon MK Building 1F 1 8 1 Kojimachi Chiyoda ku Tokyo 102 0083 J apan TEL 4813 3264 0800 FAX 813 3264 0880 URL www nippontelesoft com E Mail telesoft telesoft co jp User s Manual Nippon Telesoft Co Ltd March 2003 Table of Contents Chapter 1 Overview of the Gemini uns unnanserrernne eene nennen nennen nn nn nnn nnns 1 1 Names and Functions of All Components ssessssssssseeeeeneeen enne ener nnn nnne 1 1 1 Full View Illustration of the Product nennen eneen enneeneneneeneneneneen vennen vennvene vennen 1 1 2 IMu stration of reverse Side cec chad eend baled va RR Ete haute ve deden NER VES Eger ERE ERES 2 2 O0 peration P ael eee oue D eee ecu La dette e uius 3 EMITTE LL D IDOL UITIUM 4 Chapter 2 gt SCP suing sneden pin tun sir PR t CHE VAT susan eeen denied nada namens a a FX NR EXT 5 1 Service Precautions at setup time uessssssssseseeee eene nnne nennen nnn nnn nnn nnns 5 2 Installation Space ope ei er ERRRYR sa bedaeden even reopens Manet ods ida eters eerie sie 5 3 Operating Environments i nrbe tee ip E ei vea e pe Reta ERR deelden 6 4 Precautions For Moving nnen esee eee nennen nemen enemies enn nannten nennen ennt nennen nnns 6 Chapter 3 Connecting the Printer ccccccccccesssssssseeeeeeeeeeeseeeessseeeeeseeeesseeaaageeseneess 7 De op 7 2 Insertion ofthe E
4. Ltd March 2003 2 Loading Continuous Feed Paper Load the paper into the feeder The feeder attaches to each perforation opening on the left and right sides of the paper When changing the paper move the feeder to the appropriate partition after releasing the feeder lock For 9 5 inch width paper slide it to the inner partition for 11 inch width paper slide it to the outer partition The paper will load onto the holes of the feeder guide If paper its tip is bent it may cause a paper jam when insertion of the paper A Caution Technique for Releasing the Lock The paper feeder is fitted to rounded and square rails There is a lever attached to the outside of the paper feeder If you push this lever upwards the lock will be released if you return it to the down position it will be locked again Turn on the electrical power and press the Load Paper Switch forward or back Then the paper will advance to the position selected for printing A Caution When changing continuous feed paper be sure to turn off the electrical power turn the paper feed handle and remove the paper 3 Type of ink ribbon cassette that can be used An exclusive type of ink ribbon cassette is used Please order them from your sales agent User s Manual Nippon Telesoft Co Ltd March 2003 4 Changing the ink ribbon cassette A Caution Make sure to Turn Off the power first then start the follow
5. Quiet Braille Printer Series Gemini User s Manual Nippon Telesoft Co Ltd User s Manual Nippon Telesoft Co Ltd March 2003 Preface Thank you very much for purchasing a Gemini This printer is capable of printing both in Braille and in ink characters simultaneously Before using the printer please read this user s manual carefully If there is anything that you don t understand about using the printer or if you find mistakes or omissions in this user s guide please contact us by letter FAX or telephone The address and phone numbers are shown below Safety Precautions This User s manual describes safety precautions according to the following level and marks of warning Warning marks Mark to Prohibit Procedures Warning Caution High Actions Prohibited Disconnect the Temperature power plug This precaution must be followed or it could be a cause of fire or Warning electrical shock which could result in serious injuries or death This precaution must be followed or it may be a cause of electrical Caution shock and or any other accidents which may result in injuries and or partial damage of the products or surrounding assets Unauthorized reproduction of this document in whole or in part is strictly prohibited Modifications to the contents of this document for improvements or revisions may be made without prior notification Product liability is limited
6. e that is being used Verify the settings on the host side for the communications port Verify the settings on the host side for the printer driver e Abnormal Data Input Error Alarm Four short beeps followed by four more short beeps Verify the printer configuration settings of the printer software If there is printer output data remaining from the printer driver please cancel it all and print again 18 User s Manual Nippon Telesoft Co Ltd March 2003 Chapter 8 Printer Specifications Braille Printing system Eccentric pressure line printing Braille composition 6 dot or 8 dot Braille graphics 0 09 inches dot spacing Character types English letters Numerals Symbols Major language Character codes NABCC6 NABCC8 EBCC Characters per line 32 Printing speed 32 cps Ink Printing system 24 pin dot matrix impact Print Method Bi directional shortest distance printing Braille Construction ANK 10 12 15 cpi 24 X 24 dot Kanji 180 dpi Resolution Character types English ASCII coded characters Level 1 and 2 Kanji All EU language characters bitmap images Character codes ASCII J 1S0208 1983 Characters per line ANK 92 Kanji 69 Printing speed ANK 90cps Kanji 60cps Ink ribbon Type Original Life span 1 400 000 characters Common Specifications Lines per page 25 lines 11 X 11 5 inches paper Paper feed system Tractor feed Paper Continuous tractor feed with dual sided perforations Width 9 5 11 inches Weight
7. e to a gas pipe If the ground is connected to another electronic device it could cause a product failure AN Warning e Please make all connections after carefully reading each product s user s manual e Perform all connections only after positively confirming that electrical power to the printer unit and the host personal computer is off 2 Insertion of the Electrical Cord After confirming that the electrical power switch on the printer is turned off insert the plug into an electrical outlet 3 Attachment of the Data Input Connectors Attach the communications cable to the parallel port RS 232C port or USB port connector The input data conversions from the parallel port the RS 232C port or the USB port will be done automatically It is impossibleto use USB but for the upgraded version after Windows 2000 only A Caution Always use flow control with data input through the RS 232C port Be sure to enable XON XOF F in the communications settings on the PC User s Manual Nippon Telesoft Co Ltd March 2003 Chapter 4 Handling of Supplies 1 Types of Paper Supported Continuous tractor feed perforated Braille forms Form Width 9 5 11 inches Form Length 10 14 inches Weight 90K g 130Kg A Caution Do not print on anything which is outside of these specifications stickers foils vinyl chloride etc User s Manual Nippon Telesoft Co
8. ectrical cable Requirement Always turn off the power and disconnect the power cable before changing fuse 250V 3A With a flathead screwdriver rotate the fuse cover counter clockwise and pull out the fuse case cover I I IL I Pull out the fuse from the fuse case and insert the equivalent replacement fuse When you change the fuse please use a spare of them In case of out of spare please use the equivalent one Return the fuse to its original position in the fuse case and reinstall the fuse cover by turning clockwise until it won t turn anymore 14 User s Manual Nippon Telesoft Co Ltd March 2003 Chapter 7 Trouble Shooting 1 Procedures for Dealing with Each Incident If the problem is not resolved even after following the trouble shooting procedures listed below first verify the equipment type the software in use and the communications cable and then contact the sales agent Printer Will Not Power Up e Makesurethat the electrical cable is firmly inserted into the outlet e Check if the fuse has been blown To change the fuse please refer to page 14 Chapter 6 Section 2 Changing the Fuse e When error sound rings at the start confirm whether the switch of the control panel is set correctly In case of a paper jam e When thereis a paper jam turn off the power supply once and turn it on after making sure of its initialize action and turn it off a
9. esoft Co Ltd March 2003 Cutting the Paper After the completion of printing the paper will come out up the position of the cutter Press down on the Paper Cutter Handle and pull the paper out diagonally towards you and the paper will be cut Reverse Side Printing Braille Reverse Side M ode Turn off the power and load the previously printed paper with the blank side facing up Turn on the power again and it will begin printing as soon as the reverse side data is received 12 User s Manual Nippon Telesoft Co Ltd March 2003 Chapter 6 Maintenance 1 Printing a Test Page Even without a data input connection the printer can perform a simple stand alone test print There are 2 types of printer test patterns Load the paper See Chapter 4 Section 2 Loading Continuous Feed Paper Page 9 While depressing the Load Paper Switch turn on the electrical power Front Test pattern 1 Back Test pattern 2 The print test page alarm sounds and the paper automatically move to the print start position and commence printing the test page Please check closely to see if there are any missing or extra dots If either extra dots are output or dots are missing please contact the sales representative Test pattern 1 Test pattern 2 13 User s Manual Nippon Telesoft Co Ltd March 2003 2 Changing the Fuse The fuse unit is located at the bottom rear of the printer near the el
10. gain then remove the paper as turning the paper feed handle e When thereis a paper jam on insertion of paper please check whether a paper is pitched properly to the right and the left side as confirming the position of the left and right tractor If paper its tip is bent it may cause a paper jam when insertion of the paper e When paper jams very often inside the printer the major cause for the trouble are as follows o Theadjustment of the height of Braille dot is too high o Thewrong control timing o Worn out of the roller Please contact the sales agent User s Manual Nippon Telesoft Co Ltd March 2003 Printing Will Not Start Unable to Receive Data e Check that there is paper loaded into the feeder e Verify that the cable being used is firmly connected at both the printer and the PC If you changed the switch settings verify that the switches are correct Additionally try restoring the switch settings to what they were just before printing was last done successfully e f you are using an RS 232C cable please verify that the installed software and printer driver are properly configured for RS 232C cable output o Also please verify that the communications settings and the communications speed on the printer Settings Panel match the communications settings and speed of the software and printer driver o Furthermore there are some personal computers that have several RS 232C ports Please verify that the port that yo
11. ing works And also DO NOT remove any parts except the Ink Ribbon Cassette and the Ink Ribbon Cassette Cover Boot up the printer once by turning it on As part of the initialization sequence of the printer the dot matrix print head is moved to the center position Turn off the electrical power and remove the cover over the ink ribbon cassette portion of the printer Ri bbon Knob Technique for removing the ink ribbon cassette cover The cover is secured with screws on both sides Loosen the screws with a Phillips screwdriver and take apart them from the cover then remove the cover Removing the ink ribbon cassette Pull the ink ribbon cassette towards you away from the print head and it can be easily removed N High temperature caution Wait at least 30 minutes before replacing the ribbon It can be very dangerous immediately after printing due to the high temperatures of the print head Installing the ink ribbon cassette Turning the knob on the ink ribbon cassette remove any of the slack from the ribbon The ribbon is installed sothat it is in the gap between the paper guide and the print head After installation turn the ribbon knob and remove any slack from the ribbon Technique for attaching the ink ribbon cassette cover Put the cover back to the body where it belongs Put the screws on both sides and drive them into the body with a Phillips screwdriver 10 User s Manual Nippon Telesoft Co Ltd March 2003
12. inting is Too Light e Please change the ink ribbon cassette Wrinkles between the Braille Dots e f you are doing your printing in places which are high in humidity wrinkles between the Braille dots may occur Please try printing on a day where the weather is good or in adry location or try using the low speed print mode Stops during Printing e fthePC is configured for usage of a screen saver or system standby or to cut the power tothe hard drive there are cases where it may not be possible to print a long document If you are printing long documents please configure the PC so that the power management always keeps the power on e fthereis a paper jam turn off the power When you reboot the printer the paper lock will be released as part of the initialization sequence Afterwards turn the power back on again and eject the dogged paper by using the Paper Cutter Handle e f communications are through the RS 232C interface please verify that the settings on the host side are configured for Using Flow Control 17 User s Manual Nippon Telesoft Co Ltd March 2003 Procedures for Error Alarms e When there is no paper one 2 second beep Reload the paper again and press the Load Paper Switch Startup Error Alarm Three short beeps followed by three more short beeps Contact the sales agent e Communications Error Alarm Two short beeps followed by two more short beeps Check the connection of the communications cabl
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14. lowing criteria The product must be installed on a level surface Otherwise it could prevent normal printing or be the cause of an unexpected accident or break down To relieve the internal heat secure at least a 4 inch 10 cm space around the perimeter of the enclosure Install dose from electrical outlet and make sure connection is firmly secured It is recommended to place the continuous form at the back of the printer so that the printer can pull up and wind the form into the printer smoothly Braille Pri nter User s Manual Nippon Telesoft Co Ltd March 2003 3 Operating Environment e Temperature 41 95F 5 35C e Humidity 20 80 no condensation 4 Precautions For Moving AN Warning e Due to its construction the product is fairly heavy Please avoid allowing children or anyone with inadequate strength to attempt moving it e Violent shaking or vibrations at the time of moving may cause product failures Requirement e Movethe product only after the electrical power has been turned off and the power cord has been unplugged e When unplugging the power cord please pull while holding the plug do not pull on the electrical cord User s Manual Nippon Telesoft Co Ltd March 2003 Chapter 3 Connecting the Printer 1 Cautions Q Prohibited e When making the electrical ground connection under no circumstances should the connection ever be mad
15. se Par al el Electrical cable This is the cable to connect to electrical power Insert the plug into an electrical outlet Fuse The fuseis located here Should the fuse burn out replace it Requirement Always turn off the power and disconnect the power cable before changing fuse RS 232C This is the 25 pin D shell RS 232C communications connector nee ate Opi n f enal e 25pi n nal e Please use a cross cable 1 4 2 2 3 3 4 6 5 7 6 20 7 E aes 8 Parallel 8 1 SHELL L SHELL This is the 36 pin parallel port communications connector USB This is the USB communications connector It is impossible to use USB but for the upgraded version after Windows 2000 only User s Manual Nippon Telesoft Co Ltd March 2003 2 Operation Panel Electrical Power Swtch Qut of Paper Lanp Electrical Power Lanp PL O Paper Set O Front si de Load Paper Swtch Back si de Electrical Power Switch By pressing the power is turned on and turned off by pressing O Electrical Power Lamp Green Color Green light indicates power ON Out of Paper Lamp Orange Color Orange light indicates paper unloaded It turns off when loaded Load Paper Switch This switch will advance the paper to the proper position for printing This switch is also used for test printing User s Manual Nippon Telesoft Co Ltd March 2003 3 Alarms When electrical power is
16. turned on When there is no paper loaded one short beep followed by another short beep When paper is loaded two long beeps When test printing two short beeps followed by two more short beeps When the Load Paper Switch is pressed When paper loading completes One long beep When paper doesn t load a 2 second long beep Startup Error Alarm Three short beeps followed by three more short beeps Communications Error Alarm Two short beeps followed by two more short beeps Incorrect data input error alarm F our short beeps followed by four more short beeps User s Manual Nippon Telesoft Co Ltd March 2003 Chapter 2 Setup 1 Service Precautions at setup time Q Prohibited Avoid use of the printer in the following areas they may be cause for malfunctions Direct sunlight near air conditioners or outside High humidity such as those near a water supply or humidifier or any place with water oil or chemicals Avoid contact with dust waste particles near open windows or locations with any toxic gases or iron powder Secure electrical cord soit cannot be detached easily Also do not install the printer near any televisions radios speakers short wave radios or anything that is magnetic or emits radio waves If you use it adjacent to any of these items it can interfere with reception 2 Installation Space IN Caution Install the product in a location which meets the fol
17. u are using matches the settings within the software and printer driver that you are using e f you are using a printer parallel port cable please verify whether the configuration settings of the software and printer driver you are using are correct for printer cable output e When error sound rings at receiving the data confirm whether the switch of the control panel is set correctly Especially check if the software to support and the switch for format matches correctly or not and also when RS 232C communication check if it is set to do flow control by confirming the switch and setup of software at the personal computer s side Not Printing the Data Properly e If the Braille or ink characters of some rows are scrambled or are missing dots or have excess dots here and there please perform a test print Refer to Chapter 6 Section 1 Printing Page 13 for instructions If excess or missing dots are also occurring on the printer test page please contact the sales agent e Verify the settings of the printer output software and the printer name 16 User s Manual Nippon Telesoft Co Ltd March 2003 Printing is out of Alignment e When the printing is going beyond the page length please verify the page size settings of the printer output software e When the printing is not off by a full line but is slipping just a little bit it may be a failure in the paper roller due to wear Please contact the sales agent Ink Pr
18. v Ree SERERE E eren een 15 Printing Will Not Start Unable to Receive Data nennen nere nnen nnnm nnn nnns 16 Not Printing the Data Properly cece nee tn ieee ene erent nne nnne nnne nnn enn nnn 16 Printing is out of Alignment e a aai aa aee a nennen nennen nnns nennen eene nennen nennen 17 Ink Paintings roodo qe 17 Wrinkles between the Braille Dots eese eene nnne nnne enne enne nnns 17 Stops duritig P rintilrig oce Ee emere venete ves e ondere eed doe EXER trees A 17 Procedures for Error AT aS etre eder eee Eas qe te od en edu e s Eee Quee eni dens 18 Chapter 8 Printer Specifications eeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeenee nennen nennen nennen nnn nnns 19 User s Manual Nippon Telesoft Co Ltd March 2003 Chapter 1 Overview of the Gemini 1 Names and Functions of All Components 1 1 Full View Illustration of the Product Cperati on Panel Paper Cutter Handle Paper Feed Hand e Operation Panel For details refer to the Switch Panel explanation Page 3 Chapter 1 2 Paper Feed Handle By turning this handle paper will be fed into the printer Paper Cutter Handle Press down on the handle to pull off paper at desired length A Caution Always turn off the electrical power before turning the Paper F eed Handle User s Manual Nippon Telesoft Co Ltd March 2003 1 2 Illustration of reverse side El ectri cal Cable RS 232C USB Fu
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