Lexmark facilitates the work of the visually impaired

Lexmark showed two new features designed for the visually impaired, to facilitate access to printers and MFPs.

Typically, multifunction printers and displays its state to the built-in display and therefore supports the device and perform configuration., For visually impaired users can be a significant challenge.

The new functionality allows users Accessabilty Solution to perform virtually all tasks have been carried so far using the touch screen, using another device. This is possible thanks to web applications that allow users to access the MFP with a network-connected computer or mobile device, including those designed specifically for people with disabilities. This enables visually impaired users to configure a copy, fax, e-mail, file transfer via FTP or scan directly from the job without having to use the MFP touch screen.

You configure a scheduled task on your desktop or laptop computer, using technology solutions tailored to the needs of the visually impaired. The task receives the appropriate number displayed on the user's furnishing is sent to the printer. To start the process simply enter the ID given to it by using the keypad buttons.

The second improvement introduced the Lexmark - Accessibility Speech Solution - a confirmation sound, allowing the printer or MFP to communicate by voice and change the status of the device command. Any activity, and the task is assigned to the appropriate audio file. This saves time and allows the visually impaired to track the current status of tasks printers and Lexmark. Prepared voice prompts are default, but can be modified depending on the needs.