MODEL: PORTA PRINTER 2000, 2000D, 2000DLD 3RD EDITION
PortaPrinter 2000D | Instructions | 3rd Edition | August 2003 Krown Manufacturing, Inc. 3408 Indale Road | Fort Worth, Texas 76116 voice: (817) 738-2485 | TTY/TDD: (817) 738-8993 fax: (817) 738-1970 | email: info@krowntty.com www.krowntty.
INTRODUCTION Welcome to state-of-the-art Telecommunications Devices for the Deaf manufactured by the industry pioneer: Krown Manufacturing. For nearly the decades, Krown has provided a full line of TDDs to meet the many individual needs of the deaf and hearing-impaired. Expert craftsmanship, superior design and affordable prices are what Krown Manufacturing stands for. Your new Porta Printer is the very latest in Krown technology. The unit is compact, lightweight, portable and easy to use.
KROWN MANUFACTURING Our Mission is to improve the quality of life for people who are deaf and hard of hearing by providing excellent telecommunication equipment for individuals,businesses, and professionals in any place including the homes, work place, and in all public facilities. Who are we? We are the world’s largest and leading Deaf-owned manufacturer of telecommunications devices for the Deaf (TDD). Our headquarters are in Fort Worth, Texas. (USA) Krown Manufacturing, Inc.
TABLE OF CONTENTS i. I. II III. IV. V. VI. VII. VIII. IX. X. XI. XII. Introduction ................................................................................................................................1 Krown Keyboard ........................................................................................................................4 Getting Started ...........................................................................................................................
i PORTA PRINTER 2000 KEYBOARD Most of the keys on your Porta Printer are same as the keys used on a typewriter, but some are special and easily identified and understood. SPECIAL PURPOSE KEYS KEY NAME CTRL SHIFT SK RETURN BACK SPACE 4 CONTROL Used with another key to tell the Porta Printer to perform or set a particular feature. The key must be pressed first and held while another key is pressed.
KEY USED WITH CONTROL KEY (Found at top, bottom, and right side of keyboard.) KEY NAME OPERATION DUTIES DIAL* Allows you to call a phone number typed on the keyboard or stored in the Directory (PP2000D, PP2000DLD). EMERGENCY DIAL Automatically dials 911 and allows you to communicate with 911 operator. AUTO ANSWER Turns the Auto Answer feature on and off.
I GETTING STARTED TO SETUP YOUR PORTA PRINTER 2000D Place your Porta Printer near your telephone. The power unit is connected to a regular power outlet and the Porta Printer is used with your telephone. • Be sure that the ON/OFF switch on the TDD is OFF. • Plug small end of adapter cord into small hole at back of TDD. • Plug AC Adapter/Charger into an electrical wall-outlet. • Keep both ends plugged in even when machine is not being used for a telephone call.
GETTING STARTED (CONT.) ELECTRONIC VOICE The Electronic Voice is a single unchangeable voice message that is stored in the memory of your PortaPrinter 2000. The message is used for calling hearing people at VOICE/TDD number. It tells them “Please use TDD for hearing-impiared caller.” The voice message will repeated until your TDD conversation begins (when your TDD receives signals from another TDD). As soon as the other person begins to type, the electronic voice message stops.
II USING YOUR PORTA PRINTER HELP MENU For your convenience, a quick reference Help Menu has been preprogrammed in the Porta Printer 2000. To access the Help Menu: CTRL + H HELP MENU The Help Menu is displayed and printed out. SELECT OPTION 1-5 PLACING A CALL 2 Simple, easy to follow directions for placing a call will be displayed and printed. To exit the Help Menu: 5 KROWN - PP2000D You may now use your Porta Printer 2000 to make or answer a call HOW TO MAKE A TDD CALL BY USING ACOUSTIC CUPS 1.
USING YOUR PORTA PRINTER (CONT.) CALL PROGRESS (Porta Printer 2000D) When placing a call using your Porta Printer 2000D keyboard dialing feature, the status of your call will automatically appear across the display screen. With this feature, the words “dial tone”, “ringing”, “answering”, or “busy” will appear on the display screen so you know what is happening on the telephone line. TELEPHONE CONVERSATIONS 1.
USING YOUR PORTA PRINTER (CONT.) MAKING AN OVERSEAS CALL To place a call outside the United States or Canada, you may need to change the tranmission speed (Baud rate) at which your POrta Printer 2000 sends messages. In the United States and Canada, the standard rate for TDD/TTY transmission is 45.5 Baud, while the international standard is 50 Baud. Change between Domestic and International Baud rate. CTRL + INT’L SPEED? Y/N INTERNATIONAL ON Y You are ready to go ahead and dial your overseas call.
III DIRECT CONNECT WITH THE PORTA PRINTER PP2000D The Direct Connect feature saves you time and gives you a better connection. you can use your Porta Printer without having to place the telephone handset into the acoustic cups. It also gives you the choice of dialing from the keyboard or from numbers stored in the Phone Directory (see page 17 for information on storing numbers in the Directory.
DIRECT CONNECT WITH THE PORTA PRINTER PP2000D (CONT.) The number will be temporarily stored in the Porta Printer 2000D for redial purpose. If you want to use the Redial feature, don’t turn the TDD off after you dial a number. Use [CTRL]+[9] to disconnect from the telephone line and start the [DIAL] function again. SHIFT + DIAL CHECK FOR DIAL TONE Automatically redials the last number. There is another unique feature that the Porta Printer 2000 provides.
DIRECT CONNECT WITH THE PORTA PRINTER PP2000D (CONT.) To set your Porta Printer 2000D to Auto Answer: 1. Connect your Porta Printer 2000D to the AC charger/adapter. • Make sure you have plenty of paper. • Make sur eyou have connected your Porta Printer 2000D to the telephone line. 2. Turn the Power Switch ON. • “Power-on” message such as PP2000D-POWER ON is display. PRESS CTRL + NO. OF RINGS (1-9)? 0 Selects Auto Answer mode.
DIRECT CONNECT WITH THE PORTA PRINTER PP2000D (CONT.) USING THE CLOCK CALENDAR The Clock Calendar prints the time and date for each message that is received. PRESS To set the clock and calendar: CTRL + SHIFT + RETURN 9:31 PM 02/09/03 The current time and date are displayed and then cleared. SET CLOCK? Y/N HOUR 01-12 Y 0 Y + 4 (ex) (example) PM? Y/N Type [Y] for yes (PM) or [N] for no (AM). MIN 00-59 Type the correct two-digit minute. Type the correct two-digit day.
IV HOW TO USE VCO AND HCO CALL If you would like to make a call with Voice Carry Over and wish to receive the Baudot tone back from the Relay Operator, you could use this feature of the PP2000D. In order to use this feature you will need the help from the Relay agent. Follow this procedure to make a call: 1. Plug the external clip microphone to the MIC jack on the right side of the machine. Clip the microphone to your shirt close with your mouth. 2. Turn on the TTY machine. 3.
V MULTI-WIDE PRINTING FEATURE The Multi-Wide printing feature of your Porta Printer allows you to select three sizes of letters and numbers that are printed on your TDD. These three sizes are: Normal: 20 characters/line Condensed: 24 characters/line. These characters are a little smaller than the Normal-Size characters. They may be used if you wish to save paper by printing smaller characters. Wide: 12 characters/line.
VI LOADING AND CHANGING THE PAPER Before you put in a new roll of paper, look at the way the paper is in the machine now. Notice that the paper comes off the BOTTOM of the roll and up behind the print head. To load more paper: 1. 2. 3. 4. Remove the paper cover by pushing it toward the rear of the unit and lifting up. See Figure 1. Be sure to remove and save the paper roll spindle that is inside the paper roll you are removing; you will need it later.
VII USING YOUR PORTA PRINTER 2000D WITH A WIRELESS PHONE If you order your PP2000D with wireless option, use the supplied cable to connect your TDD direct to a select digital cell phone, or a cordless phone with 2.5mm headset jack. When purchasing a cell phone and service for your PP2000D, make sure you get a TDD compatible unit or look for the TDDcell phone symbol. OR MAKING A CELLULAR CALL WITH YOUR PP2000D Always charge the TDD and your cell phone in full before use.
USING YOUR PP2000D WITH WIRELESS PHONE (CONT.) USING YOUR PP2000D WITH A CORDLESS PHONE You can connect your MP2000D to a cordless phone with a 2.5mm headset jack, and enjoy the freedom of making a call around the house. Charge the cordless phone and PP2000D at night to get them ready to use next day. Making a cordless phone call with your TDD. 1. Connect the PP2000D to the cordless phone using the 2.5mm audible cable. 2. Turn on your PP2000D 3.
VIII TAKE YOUR PORTA PRINTER WITH YOU The PP2000D can operate from battery power, making your unit completely portable. To use battery power, unplug the AC charger/adapter from the unit. When the batteries are fully charged, the Porta Printer will operate for about 2 hours. The batteries will automatically recharge whenever the unit is plugged into the AC charger/adapter and the unit is turned OFF.
IX TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Keyboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47-key, 4-row keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 function keys Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 character . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
X IMPORTANT INFORMATION TAKING CARE OF YOUR TDD • • • • • • • • CAUTION: The adapters are NOT interchangeable. You MUST use the adapter that comes with your TDD. Be sure to turn your machine OFF when not in use. Keep your machine away from extreme temperatures - HOT or COLD. Avoid dropping or shaking the unit. Electronic devices are very fragile. Keep the unit as dust-free as possible. (Dust covers are available from Krown Manufacturing.) NEVER run the printer without paper.
XI MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION COMMONLY USED TDD ABBREVIATIONS Users of TDDs often abbreviate commonly used words or expressions to save time. The following abbreviations are a sampling of those most frequently used. It is common to omit punctuation. ANS. . . . . . . . . . . Answer CUD. . . . . . . . . . . . Could GA . . . . . . . . . . Go Ahead LTR . . . . . . . . . . . . Letter MSG. . . . . . . . . . Message MIN . . . . . . . . . . . Minute NITE. . . . . . . . . . . . Night PLS . . . . . . . . . . . .
XII FCC REQUIRED INFORMATION Your Porta Printer has been granted a registration number by the Federal Communications Commission under Part 68 Rules ad Regulations for direct connection to the telephone lines. The FCC requires that you be advised of the requirements involved with owning a telecommunications device. 1. Connect your Porta Printer to the nationwide telephone network through a telephone company-provided registered jack.
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3408 Indale Rd. | Fort Worth, TX 76116 Voice: (817) 738-2485 TTY/TDD: (817) 738-8993 Fax: (817) 738-1970 email: info@krowntty.com ORDERS: 1-(800)-366-9950 www.krowntty.