$hds7:1 Enabling Technologies Company $l
The TranSend Braille and Print $l
Production System $l
User's Manual $l
November 1, 1994 $hde
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Enabling Technologies Company $l
3102 S.E. Jay Street $l
Stuart, Florida 34997 $l
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800-777-3687 USA Only $l
407-283-4817 Other $l
407-220-2920 FAX $l
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$hds3:1 Table of Contents $hde
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Instant Orientation $frp" 1 $cp2
  What it is $frp" 1 $cp2
  What it Does $frp" 1 $cp2
  How to use this manual $frp" 2 $cp2
Important Warning $frp" 2 $cp2
Unpacking $frp" 2 $cp2
Physical Description $frp" 3 $cp2
  General Orientation $frp" 3 $cp2
  Contrasting Connectors $frp" 3 $cp2
Calculator Style Keypad $frp" 3 $cp2
What You Need to Get Started $frp" 4 $cp2
  Input Source $frp" 4 $cp2
  Telling TranSend $frp" 5 $cp2
  The Pass Key is ASCII $frp" 5 $cp2
  Short and Simple $frp" 5 $cp2
  Before Moving On $frp" 6 $cp2
Grade One Braille and Large Print on the Same Page $frp" 7 $cp2
To Turn a Print ASCII File into Grade Two Braille $frp" 8 $cp2
Grade One Braille from Print $frp" 9 $cp2
Turning Small Print into Large Print $frp" 10 $cp2
Grade Two Braille and Standard Print $frp" 10 $cp2
  The Simpler Way $frp" 10 $cp2
Starting from Print $frp" 11 $cp2
Other Applications $frp" 12 $cp2
Curing Unwanted Symptoms $frp" 13 $cp2
  Patience Helps  $frp" 13 $cp2
  Print Output with Strange Letter Combinations $frp" 13 $cp2
  Print Output with Unusual $l
  Symbols Throughout $frp" 13 $cp2
  Random Characters in the Ink Printer $frp" 13 $cp2
  No Response from Ink Printer $frp" 14 $cp2
  Reloading Factory Defaults $frp" 14 $cp2
  No Output in the Brailler $frp" 14 $cp2
  Unusual Letter Combinations and no contractions in the Braille $frp"
14 $cp2
  Incorrect spacing of Braille $l
  with Large Print $frp" 14 $cp2
Returning it for Service $frp" 16 $cp2
Technical Specifications $frp" 17 $cp2
  Mechanical $frp" 17 $cp2
  Environmental $frp" 17 $cp2
  Electrical $frp" 17 $cp2
  Interface $frp" 17 $cp2
  Controls $frp" 17 $cp2
  Service $frp" 17 $cp2
  Accessories $frp" 17 $cp2
  Special Features $frp" 18 $cp2
Quick Reference Guide $frp" 19 $cp2
  Key Descriptions  $frp" 19 $cp2
  Multi-Copy Mode $frp" 19 $cp2
  Enter a Menu $frp" 19 $cp2
  Exit a Menu $frp" 19 $cp2
  Service Menu 0E $frp" 19 $cp2
  Input Menu 1E $frp" 19 $cp2
  Output Menu 2E $frp" 20 $cp2
  Translator Menu, 3E through 9E $frp" 20 $cp2
  Escape Sequences $frp" 20 $cp2
FCC Compliance $frp" 22 $cp2
Warranty Statement $frp" 23 $cp2
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$hds2 INSTANT ORIENTATION $hde
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What It Is $l
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TranSend is a powerful computer with all the software built in and
ready to use.  It is so simple to operate that a full sized keyboard
is not required.  You don't have to know the commands of the MS-DOS
or Apple operating system.  You only have to master a few number
combinations, and enter them on the TranSend calculator pad.
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What It Does $l
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TranSend takes in your ascii text files before they reach a printer,
and translates them for braille, or print, or both. Then it directs
the translated files where they need to go for the kind of print-out
you specified.

TranSend communicates with you through synthetic speech, and a visual
display, which is located just above the keypad.  If you don't need
the speech, you can shut it off with the touch of a button.

The translators accept and generate grade one and grade two Braille,
enlarged and standard sized print.  In other words, TranSend will
accept a grade two Braille file, and translate it into print, or the
other way around.  It will take a large print file and translate it
into grade one braille, or vice versa.  Its most powerful function
takes a file set up for either Braille or print, and generates a
double print-out, placing the print and Braille on the same page.

These tasks are all accomplished without any movement of cables, or
manipulation of complex computer batch files.  Of course, you do have
to get TranSend properly connected between your computer or
note-taker and printers, and that is exactly what this manual will
show you how to do.  Once it is properly set up, you will find that
it simplifies your printing capabilities as much as it expands them.

TranSend's translators have been specially developed for Enabling
Technologies, by Duxbury Systems, a name which has been closely
associated with Braille translation for more than twenty years. The
simple-to-use menu system, and the print/braille function are
proprietary to Enabling Technologies, along with the hardware
configuration which ties things together.

All service support and telephone installation support should any be
required, are provided by Enabling Technologies, whose contact
telephone numbers are listed at the beginning of this manual.
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How To Use This Manual $l
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It is conceivable that you might be able to set up and begin using
TranSend without reading any of this document.  Port arrangement,
and command structure strongly resemble those of our Braille
printers, and the spoken prompts might very well guide you through a
successful trial and error process.  However, you can probably save
yourself some time by glancing through the section titles, and
keeping the manual handy as you proceed through the installation and
orientation process.

We have taken the practical approach by devoting most of this
document to what we call recipes -- that is the actual command
sequences needed to accomplish tasks.  We have also written this
guide with the assumption that you already understand basics of your
word processor and the printers you will be using.  If one or more
printers were shipped along with TranSend, separate manuals have been
provided.  (Braille and print versions for any Braille embosser, and
print only for conventional printers. Again, we emphasize that it is
not necessary that you read all or any of these documents before
beginning to use the system.  Keep them handy, and use them for
reference as you "trial and error" your way along."
$hds Important Warning! $hde
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There is one word of warning you need to bear in mind.  Some surge
protectors can actually cause equipment damage if they are not used
prudently.  If your computer is connected to a surge protector, make
sure that you connect the TranSend power adaptor, and the TranSend
output printers to the same surge protector. Such units usually
accommodate at least four separate devices, so this should not
present a serious logistics problem.  If your computer is not
connected to a surge protector, but you plan to connect TranSend to
such a unit, be sure to connect the output printers to the same surge
protector.
$hds Unpacking $hde
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Check the TranSend and accessories carefully for damage.  If any
damage is apparent, notify the shipper immediately.  Now check the
contents against the packing list.  If a discrepancy exists, notify
Enabling Technologies Company as soon as possible.

Note: Save the carton and the packing material! You will need this
should you ever have to return the printer for service.  Even though
the printer is packaged in a sturdy steel case and is very shock
resistant, we do not recommend shipping without proper packing!
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$hds PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION $hde
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General Orientation $l
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If you place the TranSend control unit on a desk or table so that the
rectangular visual display is just above the keypad, orientation is
simple and straight forward.  On the left side, you will find the
power switch, a small receptacle for the power adapter, and
continuing from back to front, input ports for Centronics parallel
and serial connection respectively.  The parallel and serial output
ports are along the right side, just behind the output jack and
volume control for the synthetic speech output.
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Contrasting Connectors $l
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If you carefully examine the two pairs of ports, you will see that
they are not identical.  The input connectors at the left are exactly
like those found on the serial and parallel ports of our Braille
printers.  The output connectors on the right emulate the hardware
you will find on most computers.  While it may sound a bit complex
for the beginner, these connectors of opposite configuration were
chosen to increase the likelihood that you could use standard
interface cables, perhaps even cables you already own.  Thus if you
have two standard parallel cables for connecting printers and
computers, you can connect one between your computer, and the left
side input port of TranSend, and connect the other between TranSend's
right side output port, and a printer.  Likewise, you could use a
pair of nine-pin to twenty-five pin null modem serial cables for the
three-way connection from computer to TranSend, and from TranSend to
your other printer.  But serial connectors are less likely to
follow a standard, and so we will present more information about
cable selection in the section called: What You Need To Get Started.
$hds Calculator Style Keypad $hde
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Located at the lower center of the top panel, the keypad has four
rows, and there are four keys in each row.  The top three rows are
laid out in calculator format with seven, eight and nine running from
left to right on the top row, four, five and six just below them, and
one, two and three next to the bottom.  The key at the left of the
very bottom row is zero.  To the right of zero is the decimal point,
and to the right of that, is the enter key, which is usually
shortened to the E key in this manual.  The E key is used to
terminate each command sequence in the same way as the return key
functions on your computer.

The key at the right of the bottom row issues the verify command.
TranSend generally responds with a brief status report such as
"on-line," or "Braille and print mode." Just above the V key are the
FF, LF, and OL keys, with the OL key at the top.  The most important
of these is the OL, which toggles the TranSend on- or off-line.  When
you turn the TranSend on, it is on-line, that is ready to receive and
transmit characters.  You press the OL key to place the unit off-line
in order to issue most commands.  When the TranSend goes off-line,
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there is a short descending double tone. When you press the key a
second time to put the unit back on-line, the tones reverse.
Generally speaking, when the machine is on-line, you cannot issue
commands, although there are some notable exceptions, including the
multi-copy functions, which will be explained later.

The FF or Fast Forward key instantly cuts off the current spoken
prompt, without turning off the speech function permanently. This key
is likely to become more useful as you become more familiar with
TranSend.

The LF or Logical Flush key instantly empties the text buffer, which
will stop any transmission to a printer, but will not clear the
buffers of the printers themselves.  In order to flush unwanted
characters from the text buffers of your printers, you may need to
turn the devices off, and then back on again. However, this might be
especially time consuming with the TranSend, because of its longer
initialization sequence.

Incidentally, if you press the E or enter key by itself, rather than
as part of a command sequence, it will repeat the prompt associated
with the last command you issued.  This may serve as a useful
reminder, if you should get interrupted while setting up for a
print-out.
$hds WHAT YOU NEED TO GET STARTED $hde
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Connect the smaller end of the supplied AC power adaptor to the
appropriate connector on the left side of TranSend.  Plug the
box-shaped end into a grounded outlet supplying at least 110 volts
AC.  Turn on TranSend by locating the power switch near the rear of
the left side, and sliding it toward you.  As soon as power is
applied, you should hear the spoken prompt "initializing system."
After a few seconds, during which default settings are loaded, five
tones will sound, and the prompt "system ready" should be spoken and
displayed.  TranSend is now on-line waiting for text to process and
transmit.  Since we have not yet made a connection to any computer,
no text will be received yet, and you may as well press the OL key to
take TranSend off-line. Incidentally, if the spoken prompts and
tones at power up were inaudible, try rotating the volume control
in a clockwise direction, then press the OL key.
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Input Source $l
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Assuming you are past the powering up stage successfully, it is time
to make some other connections. Parallel Is Preferable

If your computer has a parallel port, let's use it, at least for the
moment.  If it is connected to a printer, disconnect it from the
printer, and insert that plug into the left side of TranSend. It goes
into the connector with the two small restrainers, one on either
side.  To reconnect your printer, simply take a second parallel
cable, insert the male end into the Centronics connector on the right
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side of TranSend, and connect the printer to the other end.
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Telling TranSend $l
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At this point, you must let TranSend know which input port you want
to use.  Press the V key (lower right-hand corner) to verify that you
are off-line, that is in command mode. It may also speak the words
"default mode."  (Feel free to press the V key several times if the
words are hard to understand at first.)

When ready to proceed, enter the input control menu with the command
sequence 1E.  Now, to "tell" TranSend that the input port is
parallel, type 2.1E.  Then, make your exit from the menu by typing
1.1E.  TranSend will respond at once "system reset," and then after a
few seconds you will hear more tones and the prompt "system ready."

You don't have to "tell" TranSend that your printer is parallel,
because that is the default.  In other words, parallel is the output
port of choice until you decide to make a change.
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Most word processing programs, and even some text editors, have their
own special file formats which cannot be unscrambled unless the user
has a copy of the word processor which created the file in the first
place.  So for sharing such files, all these programs give you a
way of saving the text in ASCII or DOS format.  DOS or ASCII text has
no special non-printable characters except for line and page
endings.  It is thus well suited to TranSend's requirements, which
call for Brailling and printing from the same file.
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For this first test, choose a simple document file which is no more
than a page or two long.  Save it to disk as an ASCII or DOS text
file, and exit your word processor or text editor.

1.   Check that your printer is on-line, and properly positioned at
top-of-form.

2.   Press the TranSend V key to confirm its on-line status.

3.   Press the sequence 2E to "declare" that the file you are about
to send is print and not Braille.  (You do not have to "declare" the
modality of your output file, because it is to be "small print" which
is the default.)

4.   Use the simplest command available to transmit your ASCII file
from computer to TranSend.  The appropriate DOS command would be:
copy filename lpt1:
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5.   Shortly after you press the enter key, your printer should begin
moving purposefully, and your computer should return almost at once
to the DOS prompt.  If so, you have just employed the TranSend in its
simplest task -- that of giant print spooler. TranSend has a
500,000-character buffer, which should hold even your largest files
without tying up your computer during the entire print-out.  This
buffering function is especially productive when combined with the
multi-copy function.
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You may want to repeat the test print described above before going on
to some of the other tasks.  This simple setup routine contains all
the elements of a normal TranSend operation, except for a visit to
the translator menu, which will happen in our next recipe.  We didn't
have to enter the translator menu this time, because we assumed you
were making standard sized print on a non-Braille device, and that
happens to be the default choice.

Even if you didn't get a perfect print-out on this first trial, you
can probably move on to the next recipe, as long as you have some
idea of what went wrong, and what to do about it next time.
$hds Copies Copies Copies $hde
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While you have a short file on hand, and the proper connections in
place, this is the right time to check out the multi-copy buffer.

1.   Press the TranSend V key to verify that the unit is on-line.

2.   Press the command sequence 3.0E to initialize multi-copy mode.

3.   Using the same computer command which produced good results in
your first test, send that same short file through the computer
parallel port.

4.   Once the DOS prompt reappears on your computer, enter the
following sequence on TranSend: "3.1E"

5.   Make sure your printer is at the top-of-form, and is on-line.

6.   Send a copy of your file to it by entering the TranSend command:
4.1E

Incidentally, the 3.1E command signaled the end of your file to
TranSend.  The 4.N command simply tells TranSend how many copies to
send.  The maximum number is 99.

When you are making copies, and you need to use some other TranSend
function, simply enter 3.4E to suspend printing at the end of the
current page.  When ready to resume copying, enter 3.5E.  The command
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3.3E terminates multi-copy mode and empties the text buffer.
$hds Grade One Braille and Large Print $hde
$hds on the Same Page $hde

By this point, we assume you have come to grips with setup and
installation of your Braille printer.  To complete this recipe you
don't need to be an expert operator, not at all.  You only have to
know how to put the paper in and set top-of-form. Assuming that the
Braille printer is an Enabling product, we will show you right now
how to set it up as a serial device.  We do this because you need the
regular printer to retain its hold on the parallel connector in order
to generate the large print.

1.   Once the Braille printer is turned on, with paper properly
installed, enter the following sequences on its keypad, which you
should find rather familiar by now, since it has the same
configuration as TranSend.
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2.   While you wait for the Brailler to come back on-line, we'll
explain a couple of those sequences.  23.1 causes the machine to
respond to escape sequences so that TranSend can control it
remotely.  1.0E causes the serial menu which we just adjusted to
become the power up default so that you will not have to go through
this every time.

3.   Having set up the serial menu on the Brailler, turn off the
power, now, and connect the serial cable.  The nine-pin end goes into
the right side of the TranSend.  The 25-pin end fits into the
Brailler.  Incidentally, it needs to be a null modem cable, and if it
was supplied as part of the TranSend system, or along with the
Brailler, it is.

4.   After connecting the serial cable, turn on the Brailler, and
listen for the tones which tell you it is on-line.

5.   Make sure the other printer is on-line and ready with paper.

6.   Press the TranSend OL key until you receive the off-line prompt.
Enter one of the seven translator menus by pressing 3E.

7.   Adjust the lines per page parameter so that it does not get in
the way. (12.99e).  Now set TranSend's primary output to sixteen
point large type by entering 9.3E; set the braille to grade one by
entering 9.1E.
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8.   Make this translator menu the default at power up by entering
1.0E.

9.   Place TranSend back on-line by entering 1.1E.

10.  Once again, a short simple file is the best choice.  And before
saving it in your favorite word processor, consider that the lines
need to be unusually short in order to accommodate the large
print.  If your paper is 8.5 inches wide, a good line length would be
30 characters.  And this width will also work nicely in the braille
stage.

11.  Once you have produced a file with satisfactory line lengths,
and emerged from the program, let TranSend know that the input file
will be print by pressing 2E while TranSend is on-line.

12.  Now, enter the Braille and Print mode by pressing 5E while
TranSend is on-line.

13.  You are now ready to send the document from your computer, and
simply follow the TranSend prompts.  Once the conventional print is
finished, remove the document from the printer, and follow the usual
routine for installing paper in the Brailler.  Finish by entering 2E
on the Brailler keypad while the Brailler is off-line.

14.  When the top-of-form has been automatically set, simply press
five on the TranSend keypad.

15.  Once the placement of Braille and print is satisfactory, and you
are finished using this special mode, exit Braille/print mode by
pressing 6E while on-line.

This routine will be much easier next time for two reasons: First,
you always get better with practice. But more importantly, you won't
have to set up the serial connection next time; it will simply be
there waiting for you.

And speaking of practice, it may take a bit of trial and error for
you to obtain the exact placement of the Braille and print on the
page.  Don't forget that once you get the result looking just the way
you want it, you can use the multi-copy buffer to make many repeats
with only one movement of the paper from printer to Brailler.
$hds To Turn a Print ASCII File  $hde
$hds into Grade Two Braille $hde

The first thing to do is change some parameters in the Brailler's
menu. After taking the Brailler off-line, enter the following:
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0.2E 22.1E 10.1E 20.10E 11.1E 1.1E
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Having set the Brailler to ignore line endings, you are now ready to
convert a file into Braille no matter how long the lines of print
might be.

1.   Take TranSend off-line and press 3E to enter the translation
menu.

2.   Set the Grade two translator by entering 9.2E.

3.   Press 1.1E to exit the menu.

4.   You have one more stop to make, and that is in the output menu,
to "tell" TranSend to send output to the serial port. After pressing
the OL key, press 2E, and then 2.0E, followed by 1.1E, to exit.

5.   Once TranSend is back on-line, press 2E to make sure the system
is "expecting" a print rather than a braille file.

6.   You are now ready to send an ASCII file from the computer, and
have it instantly converted into Grade two Braille.

7.   Note that you will need to go back into Brailler menu two and
take out most of the changes we just made, in order to resume
Brailling files with normal formatting.  The following sequences
should do the trick:
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OL 0.2E 10.0E 21.10E 22.0E
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Bear in mind, though, that the Brailler has 16 menus.  Once you feel
comfortable using them, you can set up a different menu for every
TranSend variation, make a few notes on which menu is which, and
simply change menus whenever you need to change functions.
$hds Grade One Braille From Print $hde
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The directions in this recipe are virtually identical to the previous
set of instructions for making grade two Braille.  The single
difference occurs when setting up the TranSend translator menu.  At
that point, select 9.1E to designate the output to be grade one
Braille.  Follow the remaining directions for creating grade two
Braille, including the needed changes to the Brailler's menu.

If this is your first experience with Braille, it may help you to
know that the only difference between the two grades of braille lies
in a set of space saving contractions found in grade two. Because of
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these abbreviations and other space conserving conventions, grade
two Braille actually contains fewer characters than the print file
from which it is generated.  Even so, it consumes more paper than the
print because only 32 Braille characters will fit on an 8.5-inch
page, instead of the 65 or even 72 standard print characters.

Grade one Braille takes up more space than grade two, because it
avoids the space saving contractions, in an effort to increased
readability for beginners or students.  And because many blind
persons lose their sight as adults, you will find Braille students
in all age groups.
$hds Turning Small Print Into Large Print $hde
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This recipe resembles the first one in the book -- the one we used to
learn how to practice and test the hardware.  Again, the only
difference occurs in the TranSend translator menu.  The proper
selection here is 9.3E to make the output enlarged print. The size is
16 point type, or slightly larger than the minimum conventional
definition for large print, which is 14-point.

As in the other functions, TranSend uses remote commands which are
part of the so-called Epson standard to issue the necessary commands
to your ink printer.  So if it is Epson-compatible, all these
functions should work correctly.  Of course, some printers offer
Epson compatibility in one mode, and emulate some form of laser
writer in another.  So this is the first thing to check if your ink
printer does not respond properly to TranSend commands.
$hds Grade Two Braille and Standard Print $hde
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We come now to the application which uses all of TranSend's power.
But after the simpler setups we hope you have accomplished, this
operation may not seem so challenging.
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There are two approaches for creating print and grade two Braille
with TranSend.  The more complex approach takes an ASCII file
formatted for print, and makes the translation to grade two "on the
fly."  The simpler method, which we will describe first requires the
use of a computer-based Braille translator such as MegaDots, Turbo
Braille, or Duxbury.  If you do not have one of these programs, or
have not yet installed and mastered it, skip to the next section,
Starting From Print.

If you have access to a computer-based translator, use it to create a
short test file, formatted for 25 lines per page, and 40 characters
per line.  Before sending this file to TranSend, establish the
following settings on its keypad:
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OL, 3E (enter translator menu) 9.0E (output is small print) 1.1E
(exit translator menu) 1E (input file is Braille) 5E (TranSend set to
Braille and print mode)
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The last two sequences are entered while TranSend is on-line.

1.   Make sure that both printers are on-line when you place the
TranSend in the special print and Braille mode.  This is because
TranSend actually sends initialization characters to both printers at
the moment it enters the Braille/print status.

2.   Send the translated Braille file through your computer's
parallel port, and wait for the visual print to finish.

3.   Advance the paper so that you can remove the document, and place
it in the Brailler.

4.   Once you close the tractors on the Brailler, take it off-line
and enter 2E on its keypad.

5.   When top-of-form has been set, press the five key on the
TranSend keypad.

6.   The grade two Braille will be automatically spaced to match the
print, line for line.

For this type of double print-out, you don't have to turn on word
wrap or other special formatting on the Braille printer.  Presumably,
the computer-based translator which generated your original grade two
Braille file will have arranged it in 40 character lines, and
25-line pages.If you are using narrower paper, such as 8.5-inch
stock, a line length of 30 or 32 characters is needed.
$hds Starting From Print $hde
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If TranSend provides your only current access to grade two Braille,
set up your double print-out as follows, to place grade two Braille,
and small print on the same page.

(All sequences that follow are to be entered on the TranSend keypad.)

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OL, 3E (Off line, enter translator menu three) 9.2E (output is grade
two Braille) 1.1E (exit translator menu)  Wait several seconds until
the tone sequence signals completion of reset.  2E (input file is
print)
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Before saving the ASCII file you intend to send, you need to shorten
the line length from the usual 72 or 65 characters. Since you want
your print lines to match the content of the Braille, you need to set
a line length which will work in Braille.  If you will be using 11
inch paper, try a line length of 48 print characters.  Because the
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contractions of grade two Braille tend to shorten lines by 15 to 20
percent, 48 character print lines, should shrink to an average of 40
to 42 characters.  You may need to experiment with line length to
learn what will work for this special double medium.

Once you have saved your file as ASCII text, and completed the
settings listed above, make sure that both printers are on-line,
press 5E to place the TranSend in Braille/print mode, and send your
file using the usual copy or transmit command.  From that point, the
procedure for completing the double print-out exactly duplicates the
last few steps of the previous section.
$hds Other Applications $hde
$l

While we have included recipes for what we believe will be the most
common applications, TranSend's potential for versatility is too great
for us to touch on all of them.  For instance, Braille Lite owners
may wish to set TranSend up for grade two Braille, and use it as an
instant Braille translator.  Others may have no way of running a
computerized translator, and may use TranSend as their only access to
grade two Braille.  Both applications should work out well.  Bear in
mind, though, that the grade two translator does not at this time,
provide separate line wrapping capability.  Line endings are simply
passed through as they occur in the original file.  Thus your
translated file will be likely to have a carriage return and line
feed for about every 65 print characters.  This may be desirable for
lists and some other special formats.  Nor should it present a
problem for the Braille Lite, which can reformat the text if needed.

However, if the grade two translation is to be embossed in Braille,
then the Brailler must be set to ignore line-feeds, and must be set
so that lines will not end with word fragments.  On Enabling
Braillers, these features are called word wrap and "hot zone," and we
included their use in several earlier sections of this manual.

Some users may want to take advantage of TranSend as a print spooler,
in the way we described earlier.  If your file is ascii text, divided
into lines of 79 characters or less, with or without form feeds at
the ends of pages, TranSend should pass the text through to the
printer without changing anything.  But if your lines are longer than
79 characters, TranSend will put a space at the 80th character
regardless of word boundaries.  At present, there is no facility for
avoiding this, but most printing situations call for lines of 79
characters or less.
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$hds CURING UNWANTED SYMPTOMS $hde
$l
$ptys
Patience Helpful $l
$ptye $l

Whenever you connect two or more computer devices, you begin
multiplying the possible problems.  TranSend brings together up to
four separate devices, making different demands of each one. While
you are likely to find the results rewarding, the setup and learning
period may produce occasional aggravation.  In an effort to keep this
to an absolute minimum, we have tried to anticipate some possible
glitches, and provide quick cures.  Our object is to help you become
an effective trouble shooter, so that when you get into applications
which are not described here, you will be able to unscramble any
hitches which may occur by analyzing the kinds of clues we will
discuss here.  Let's start with something simple:
$l $ptys
Print Output with Strange Letter Combinations $l
$ptye $l

If your ink print output often ends words with $qwh1 or $qth1 or
$qthe1 TranSend probably "thinks" the input file is Braille.  This is
the default.  To set the input file to print, enter 2E while TranSend
is on-line.
$l $ptys
Print Output with Unusual Symbols Throughout $l
$ptye $l

If you see equal signs, less-than and greater-than symbols, brackets
and braces, backslash, underline and slash characters, commas at the
beginnings of words, and single digit numbers at the ends, you are
probably looking at grade two Braille.  Some words may look
completely correct, while others will be almost complete with just
one unusual character somewhere in the sequence.

The likely cure is to enter the TranSend translator menu, and change
the output designation from grade two, to small or large print. (9.0E
or 9.3E respectively)
$l $ptys
Random Characters in the Ink Printer $l
$ptye $l

If there is truly no pattern to the characters which appear on your
ink printer, the fault probably lies in one of your parallel cables.
Assuming that your printer takes a parallel connection, two identical
parallel cables are required to establish a connection between your
computer, printer, and TranSend.  The first thing to try is turning
off all devices, and simply switching the two parallel cables.  Use
the one which was connected to the computer, to connect the printer,
and the other way around.  If the random output disappears, the
problem was probably a loose cable.  If not, one of the cables has
probably developed a broken wire or connector pin.  Rather than make
yourself crazy trying to fix it, replace it, and use trial and error
to find out which cable was the trouble-maker.
$leaf- 14
$l $ptys
No Response From Ink Printer $l
$ptye $l

We are taking it for granted in this example, and the previous one,
that this symptom occurs when you are running a simple test, and not
trying to make Braille and print at the same time.  If, under these
conditions, you get no output at all from the printer, the TranSend
output port is probably set to serial, instead of parallel.  You must
change it to parallel, by entering the output menu (OL, 2E) and
pressing 2.1E.  Once you have done this, the setting will keep its
effect until you go back into the output menu and reselect serial.
$l $ptys
Reloading Factory Defaults $l
$ptye $l

Sometimes it is better to stop trying to find out what went wrong,
and just start over.  You do this by entering the service menu, OL,
0E, and entering 95E.  Then press 1E to go back on-line.  This will
erase any changes you have made to any of the menus, so it might be a
good idea to note the changes you enter, once they seem to work
properly.

The reset costs you a little time, but it can untie the nasty little
knots we sometimes get ourselves into during the trial and error
process.
$l $ptys
No Output in the Brailler $l
$ptye $l

Since this situation is unlikely to occur during a braille/print
operation, we will assume that you are making Braille by itself. Once
again, the output port is probably set incorrectly.  If you have
changed it to address your parallel printer, you must return to the
output menu and set it to serial.

If this doesn't cure the problem, the Brailler may be in the wrong
menu.  The factory default menu for Enabling Braillers is number one,
which is a parallel menu. To cure this permanently, take the Brailler
off-line, enter 0.2e, 1.0e, and 1.1e.  The Brailler will now be set
for serial communication whenever you turn it on.
$l $ptys
Unusual Letter Combinations and no contractions in the Braille $l
$ptye $l

The probable cause is incorrect input selection. If you are trying to
make grade two Braille on TranSend, and the input file selection is
Braille instead of print, TranSend is translating your file the wrong
way around.  While TranSend is on-line, enter 2E and the prompt
should read and say: "input file is print."
$l $ptys
Incorrect spacing of Braille with Large Print $l
$ptye $l

When you establish large print as your translator menu selection
(9.3) and enter braille/print mode (5E) TranSend uses escape
sequences to place the Brailler in a special mode which expands the
distance between lines.  If the Brailler is not set to respond to
$leaf- 15
escape sequences, the changes will not take effect. If you are not
sure, place the Brailler off-line, enter 0.2E, and 23.1E, followed by
the exit sequence, 1.1E.  This will activate the Brailler's escape
functions, and it should cure the spacing problem on the Brailler.

Once the Brailler is back on-line, simply press the TranSend LF key,
to resend the remote spacing commands to the Brailler.  This function
has been added to the original "logical flush" function, so that you
will not have to go back and reset TranSend menus, after interrupting
a print-out.
$leaf- 15
$pg
$l $ptys
$hds Returning it for Service $hde
$ptye $l

See the "Warranty" section in the back of this manual for infor--
mation about the manufacturers warranty and extended service
agreements. If your unit requires service, just contact our Customer
Support Group. See the "Warranty" section for phone numbers.  You
MUST have a return authorization(RA) number before your equipment can
be returned to us for service. This number is necessary for us to
schedule service and process the required paperwork. You will be
given an RA number when you contact our Customer Support
representative. Do not forget to insure the package. We are not
responsible for shipping damage, and the carrier is not responsible
if the package is not insured. Please use the carton and packing
material that came with your equipment. If the original carton was
discarded, you must use a container that provides at least three
inches of packing material around all sides of the unit. You could be
charged for shipping damage if the unit was not properly packed.
Please have your RA number printed clearly on the outside of the
carton. This helps us route it to the correct department and helps
prevent unnecessary delays. You must also include a letter with the
equipment containing the following information:

$l $sl1 $ptys4
$ind1 $l 1.   Your name.
$ind1 $l 2.   Your company name (if applicable).
$ind1 $l 3.   Your shipping address and zip code.
$ind1 $l 4.   Your mail drop code (if applicable).
$ind1 $l 5.   Your RA number.
$ind1 $l 6.   A description of the trouble you are experiencing. Please
include as much information as possible about the problem
and the conditions under which it occurs.
$ind1 $ptye $l $sl1
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$l
Technical Specifications $l
$l $sl1
Mechanical $l
Size: 12.0"L x 9.5"W x 3.0"H
$l
30.5 cm. x 24.1 cm. x 7.6 cm.
$l
Weight: 9.5 lb. (4.3 kg.)
$l
Case style: Desktop
$l $sl1
Environmental $l
Temperature: $l
operating: 35 F to 120 F (2 C to 50 C). $l
storage: -4 F to 175 F (-20 C to 80 C). $l
$sl1
Humidity: $l
operating: 10% to 95% (noncondensing) $l
storage: 0% to 99% (noncondensing) $l
$sl1
Electrical $l
Input Voltage: 12 to 15 Volts AC or 16 to 18 Volts DC $l
Input Current: 750 Milliamps Average $l
Watts: 15 Watts Maximum $l
$sl1
Interface $l
Input Ports: 36 pin female, Centronics compatible parallel,
25 pin male DTE, EIA-232D compatible Serial $l
Output Ports: 9 pin male, Serial EIA-232D compatible serial,
25 pin Female, Centronics compatible parallel $l
External Speaker Jack: 8 ohm 0.1 Watt maximum $l
$sl1
Controls $l
Audio Level Control, Controls volume of speech and tones. $l
Main Power Switch $l
Configuration Keypad $l
$sl1
Service $l
User Maintenance: None Required $l
$sl1
Accessories $l
Standard: Power Adapter, Parallel interface cable, Serial
interface cable $l
Optional: Special interface cables, Special Power Adapters $l
$leaf- 18
$sl1
Special Features $l
1.   Fully configurable print format. $l
2.   Fully configurable communications. $l
3.   Seven independently selectable translator configuration menus,
one input and one output menu, plus a special service menu. $l
4.   Configuration stored in nonvolatile RAM. $l
5.   Grade 1 or Grade 2 Braille translation built in. $l
6.   512,000 character text buffer. $l
7.   Multi-copy buffer.  Up to 99 copies can be made of text in
buffer. $l
8.   Word wrap formatting. $l
9.   LCD print visual display. $l
10.  Synthetic speech synthesizer to aid configuration. $l
11.  No user maintenance required. $l
12.  All modular construction makes service easy. $l
$leaf- 19
$hds Quick Reference Guide $hde
$l $sl1
This guide is a short summary of the commands and functions of the
TranSend System control unit. For a detailed description of each of
these commands, refer to the appropriate section in the reference
manual.
$l $ptys
Key Descriptions $l
$ptye $l
$l $ptys
OL:
On-line / Off-line (toggle) 
$l
LF:
Logical Flush (Flush buffers and init. printers)
$l
FF:
Fast Forward current speech message 
$l
V:
Verify Current Mode 
$l
0-9, .:
Numeric Entry and Period (edit keys) 
$l
E:
Enter Key 
$l
$l $ptye
$sl1
Multi-copy mode $l
(3.0E):
Activate multi-copy mode and initialize copy buffer. $l
(3.1E):
Tells the system the document download is complete. $l
(3.2E):
Halts printing at end of current copy. $l
(3.3E):
Deactivates the multi-copy mode. $l
(3.4E):
Suspend multi-copy. $l
(3.5E):
Resume multi-copy where you left off. (Following 3.4E). $l
(4$d.nnE):
Starts printing "nn" copies of the document. $l
(5E):
Enter print and Braille production mode. $l
(5):
Send Braille to Braille printer when Print & Braille is
active. $l
(6E):
Exit Print & Braille mode. $l
$l $sl1
Enter A Menu (When off-line) $l
NE  Places you in menu #N (0 through 9) $l
$sl1
Exit A Menu $l
E  Exits to command mode (Off-line). $l
1.1E  Exits and installs this menu as the current configuration. $l
$l $sl1
Service Menu 0E $l
1E  System reset.  Auto $l
95E  Load defaults into NOV-RAM.  Auto $l
$l $sl1
Input Menu 1E $l
1.1E:
Exits and makes this menu the current configuration. $l
2.0E:
Selects input serial port. $l
2.1E:
Selects input parallel port. $l
3$d.NE:
Sets baud rate to N. (110 to 38,400). $l
4$d.NE:
Sets the number of data bits to N. (N = 5,6,7 or 8). $l
5$d.NE:
Sets the number of stop bits to N. (N = 1, 1.5 or 2). $l
6$d.NE:
Selects parity.  (0 = none, 1 = odd, 2 = even). $l
7$d.NE:
Sets handshake. (0=Xon/Xoff, 1=DTR & CTS, 2=DTR & DSR. $l
$leaf- 20
3=RTS & CTS, 4=RTS & DSR). $l
E:
Exit Menu. $l
$sl1
Output Menu 2E $l
1.1E:
Exits and makes this menu the current configuration. $l
2.0E:
Selects output serial port. $l
2.1E:
Selects output parallel port. $l
3$d.NE:
Sets baud rate to N. (110 to 38,400). $l
4$d.NE:
Sets the number of data bits to N. (N = 5,6,7 or 8). $l
5$d.NE:
Sets the number of stop bits to N. (N = 1, 1.5 or 2). $l
6$d.NE:
Selects parity.  (0 = none, 1 = odd, 2 = even). $l
7$d.NE:
Sets handshake. (0=Xon/Xoff, 1=DTR & CTS, 2=DTR & DSR.
3=RTS & CTS, 4=RTS & DSR). $l
E:
Exit Menu. $l
$sl1
Translator Menus, 3E through 9E $l
1.0E      Makes this menu the power on default. $l
1.1E      Exits and makes this menu the current configuration. $l
9$d.NE      Selects output file format N. 0 = output small print,
1 = output grade 1 braille, 2 = output grade 2 braille,
3 = output large print $l
10$d.NE     Recognize escape sequences.  0 = do not respond to
escape sequences from the host, 1 = respond to incoming
escape sequences. $l
11$d.NE     Output format mode 1 = do not change output format, 2 =
Truncate output lines that exceed maximum printer
capacity, 3 = automatically wrap long lines. $l
12$d.NE     Lines per page, N = number of lines placed on a page. $l
E         Exits Menu $l
$sl1 
Escape Sequences $l
ESC Sequence followed by Function $l
ESC C at sign N   Set the baud rate of the input serial channel. $l
ESC C A N   Set the baud rate of the output serial channel. $l
Baud rate selections for escape sequences where N is: $l
at sign = 110 $l
A = 300 $l
B = 1200 $l
C = 2400 $l
D = 4800 $l
E = 9600 $l
F = 14400 $l
G = 19200 $l
H = 38400 $l
$l $sl1
ESC A at sign 
Sets the input port to serial. $l
ESC A A 
Sets the output port to serial. $l
ESC B at sign 
Sets the input port to parallel. $l
ESC B A 
Sets the output port to parallel. $l
ESC D at sign N 
Sets the input serial port data bits. at sign = 5, A = 6,
B = 7, C = 8 $l
ESC D A N
Sets the output serial port data bits. at sign = 5, A = 6,
B = 7, C = 8. $l
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ESC E at sign N
Sets the input serial port stop bits. $l
ESC E A N
Sets the output serial port stop bits. $l
Stop bit selections for N is:
at sign = 1, A = 1.5, B = 2 $l
ESC F at sign N  Sets the input serial port parity. at sign = none, 
A = odd, B = even $l
ESC F A N  Sets the output serial port parity. at sign = none, A = odd, 
B = even $l
ESC H N  Sets the power on default translator menu. Range
C through I (menu 3 through 9) $l
ESC I N  Output File format. at sign = small print, A = grade 1
braille, B = grade 2 braille, C = large print
ESC J N  Lines per page. Range  at sign through left brace $l

For all numeric escape sequence entries, N use the following
table:
$l $kps $sl1
$tab1 at sign = 0
$tab30r $:L = 12$;
$l
$tab1 A = 1
$tab30r $:M = 13$;
$l
$tab1 B = 2
$tab30r $:N = 14$;
$l
$tab1 C = 3
$tab30r $:O = 15$;
$l
$tab1 D = 4
$tab30r $:P = 16$;
$l
$tab1 E = 5
$tab30r $:Q = 17$;
$l
$tab1 F = 6
$tab30r $:R = 18$;
$l
$tab1 G = 7
$tab30r $:S = 19$;
$l
$tab1 H = 8
$tab30r $:T = 20$;
$l
$tab1 I = 9
$tab30r $:U = 21$;
$l
$tab1 J = 10
$tab30r $:V = 22$;
$l
$tab1 K = 11
$tab30r $:W = 23$;
$l
$l $kpe $l $sl1
$l $kps $sl1
$tab1 at sign = 0
$tab36r $:X = 24$;
$l
$tab1 A = 1
$tab36r $:Y = 25$;
$l
$tab1 B = 2
$tab36r $:Z = 26$;
$l
$tab1 C = 3
$tab36r $:[ = 27$;
$l
$tab1 D = 4
$tab36r $:\ = 28$;
$l
$tab1 E = 5
$tab36r $:] = 29$;
$l
$tab1 F = 6
$tab36r $:^ = 30$;
$l
$tab1 G = 7
$tab36r $:= 31$;
$l
$tab1 H = 8
$tab36r $:` = 32$;
$l
$tab1 I = 9
$tab36r $:a = 33$;
$l
$tab1 J = 10
$tab36r $:b = 34$;
$l
$tab1 K = 11
$tab36r $:c = 35$;
$l
$l $kpe $l $sl1
$l $kps $sl1
$tab1 at sign = 0
$tab28r $:d = 36$;
$l
$tab1 A = 1
$tab28r $:e = 37$;
$l
$tab1 B = 2
$tab28r $:f = 38$;
$l
$tab1 C = 3
$tab28r $:g = 39$;
$l
$tab1 D = 4
$tab28r $:h = 40$;
$l
$tab1 E = 5
$tab28r $:i = 41$;
$l
$tab1 F = 6
$tab28r $:j = 42$;
$l
$tab1 G = 7
$tab28r $:k = 43$;
$l
$tab1 H = 8
$tab28r $:l = 44$;
$l
$tab1 I = 9
$tab28r $:m = 45$;
$l
$tab1 J = 10
$tab28r $:n = 46$;
$l
$tab1 K = 11
$tab28r $:o = 47$;
$l
$l $kpe $l $sl1
$l $kps $sl1
$tab1 at sign = 0
$tab37r $:p = 48$;
$l
$tab1 A = 1
$tab37r $:q = 49$;
$l
$tab1 B = 2
$tab37r $:r = 50$;
$l
$tab1 C = 3
$tab37r $:s = 51$;
$l
$tab1 D = 4
$tab37r $:t = 52$;
$l
$tab1 E = 5
$tab37r $:u = 53$;
$l
$tab1 F = 6
$tab37r $:v = 54$;
$l
$tab1 G = 7
$tab37r $:w = 55$;
$l
$tab1 H = 8
$tab37r $:x = 56$;
$l
$tab1 I = 9
$tab37r $:y = 57$;
$l
$tab1 J = 10
$tab37r $:z = 58$;
$l
$tab1 K = 11
$tab37r $:{ = 59$;
$l
$l $kpe $l $sl1
$leaf- 22
$pg
$ptye
$hds FCC Compliance $hde

Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved
by Enabling Technologies Company could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. 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:
$l
1.   Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. $l
2.   Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. $l
3.   Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is needed. $l
4.   Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help. $l
$leaf- 23
$pg
$hds Warranty $hde

Enabling Technologies Company warrants all parts and workmanship of
the TranSend System to be free of defects for a period of one year
(365 days) from date of delivery.  This warranty is extended only to
the original purchaser who must return such defective part(s) to
Enabling Technologies Company immediately upon customer's discovery
of the defect in question.  Return shipment of such defective part(s)
must be pre-paid by customer.

This warranty does not extend to defects resulting from improper use
or unauthorized service by purchaser. Also, the warranty is invalid
if any of the instructions accompanying the product are not carefully
followed.

This limited warranty is made in lieu of all other warranties,
expressed or implied, and is limited to the repair or replacement of
the product. No warranty, expressed or implied, is extended
concerning the completeness, correctness, or suitability of the
Enabling Technologies Company equipment for any particular 
application. There are no warranties which extend beyond those
expressly stated herein.

Enabling Technologies Company offers an extended warranty program.
For further details, direct all correspondence to:
$l $sl1
Enabling Technologies Company $l
Customer Support Group $l
3102 S.E. Jay Street $l
Stuart, Florida   34997 $l
(407) 283-4817 $l
(800) 777-3687 $l
$sl1
Shipping address for service: $l
Enabling Technologies Company $l
Customer Support Group $l
3171 S.E. Waaler Street $l
Stuart, Florida   34997 $l
