If you do not have a braille embosser, this section can be skipped -- but you should still visit the later "Global: Embosser Setup" section to set desired page sizes.
DBT is designed to ork with recent embosser models set to their factory default settings. The following instructions are provided to help you work with embossers that are older or that have been in use for a time and may no longer be set to factory defaults.
In general, follow the manufacturer's instructions for setting up and connecting your braille embosser. Make a note of all the embosser's settings, and favor the following choices when available:
1) Select "USA" or "North American" code (perhaps called "language") for braille equivalence.
2) Turn off any "grade 1" or other translation options that do not preserve a strict one-for-one equivalence. On some setup menus, you might do this by selecting "computer braille."
3) Turn off any "word wrap" or "auto wraparound" option.
4) Turn off any "auto carriage return" option.
5) Turn off any "auto line feed" option.
6) Set the page depth (in lines per page) and width (in cells per line) at their maximum available values, or at least as great as the size of the pages you wish to generate.
7) Select 6 dots per cell.
8) It is recommended that you set up your embosser as a normal Windows printer. This is usually done through the "Add Printer" facility within "Printers" in the Control Panel, or equivalently in Start > Settings > Printers. Generally, unless specifically instructed otherwise by the embosser manufacturer or dealer, you should choose the "Generic - Text only" driver.
Note: When adding a Windows printer, you will be prompted for a name. To avoid confusion with normal ink printers, we suggest you use a descriptive name such as "Braille Printer".
Please note that you should contact your supplier or manufacturer if you require a manual or specific technical assistance for your braille embosser. Click here for a list of embosser manufacturers.