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Software applications/OS (1194.21) Workforce Pro WF-8590 Workforce Pro WF-8590
Pertains to usability for people with vision impairments e.g.
alternative keyboard navigation.
Support with minor exceptions Support with minor exceptions.
(a) When software is designed to run on a system that has a
keyboard, product functions shall be executable from a
keyboard where the function itself or the result of performing
a function can be discerned textually.
Limited Support
Limited Support - Driver and software support keyboard
access with minor exceptions.
(b) Applications shall not disrupt or disable activated
features of other products that are identified as accessibility
features, where those features are developed and
documented according to industry standards. Applications
also shall not disrupt or disable activated features of any OS
that are identified as accessibility features where the
application programming interface for those accessibility
features has been documented by the manufacturer of the
OS and is available to the product developer.
Limited Support
Limited Support: Printer drivers do not interfere or disrupt
any accessibility features. Tested with Windows
Asscesibility Options. Magnifier cannot be used when
installing Reference Guide; Screen Reader cannot read all
slider bars in Driver UI.
(c) A well-defined on-screen indication of the current focus
shall be provided that moves among interactive interface
elements as the input focus changes. The focus shall be
programmatically exposed so that Assistive Technology can
track focus and focus changes.
Limited Support
Limited Support: Printer driver shows a well-defined onscreen focus with minor exceptions.
(d) Sufficient information about a user interface element
including the identity, operation and state of the element
shall be available to Assistive Technology. When an image
represents a program element, the information conveyed by
the image must also be available in text.
Support with minor exceptions
Support: Printer drivers shows help and pop-up text for
controls however, pop-up text does not function when
using keyboard to navigate (TAB).
(e) When bitmap images are used to identify controls, status
indicators, or other programmatic elements, the meaning
assigned to those images shall be consistent throughout an
application's performance.
Support Support: Meanings are consistent for all graphic controls.
(f) Textual information shall be provided through operating
system functions for displaying text. The minimum
information that shall be made available is text content, text
input caret location, and text attributes.
Limited support
Limited support - in some cases 'Alternate Text' is not
provided. Some screens do not present all textual
information.
(g) Applications shall not override user selected contrast and
color selections and other individual display attributes.
Support w/ minor exceptions.
Support w/minor exceptions: Drivers do not set contrast
and color choices for display. Some screens override
display attributes, which may affect viewing in certain
contrast modes.
(h) When animation is displayed, the information shall be
displayable in at least one non-animated presentation mode
at the option of the user.
Limited support
Printer Drivers use limited amount of animation for paper
out, paper jam, etc. in Staus Monitor. Information is also
conveyed with text.
(i) Color coding shall not be used as the only means of
conveying information, indicating an action, prompting a
response, or distinguishing a visual element.
Support
Support: Drivers use simple text, graphics and color to
convey information.
(j) When a product permits a user to adjust color and
contrast settings, a variety of color selections capable of
producing a range of contrast levels shall be provided.
Support Support: No user customization options are provided.
(k) Software shall not use flashing or blinking text, objects,
or other elements having a flash or blink frequency greater
than 2 Hz and lower than 55 Hz.
Support
Driver uses limited blinking or flashing icons for paper out,
paper jam, etc. This information is also conveyed with
text. Objects blink at less than 2 Hz.
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(l) When electronic forms are used, the form shall allow
people using Assistive Technology to access the
information, field elements, and functionality required for
completion and submission of the form, including all
directions and cues.
Support with minor exceptions
Driver uses eReg & Ink Monitor to register and order
online. Able to install driver, and register using Numeric
Key Pad only. Did not require use of Tab Key, Space Bar
or Mouse.
Self contained, closed products (1194.25)
Pertains to information kiosks, calculators, copiers, fax
machines, printers. Products shall be usable by people with
disabilities without requiring an end-user to attach 'Assistive
Technology' to the product. Personal headsets for private
listening are not 'Assistive Technology'.
(a) Not requiring end-user to attach Assistive Technology to
the product.
Support
Support: panel buttons on product are large and easy to
access. Assistive Technology is not required to attach to
this product. Users with visual disability may need to
install AT in the host PC.
(b) When a timed response is required, the user shall be
alerted and given sufficient time to indicate more time is
required.
N/A No timed responses are required.
(c) Where a product utilizes touchscreens or contactsensitive controls, an input method shall be provided that
complies with §1194.23 (k) (1) through (4).
N/A
NA - Buttons on the product can be distinguished without
activation. All buttons can be activated by one hand and
require pressing to activate functions. Key repeat is not
required. There are no locking or toggle keys or buttons
for activating function.
(d) When biometric forms of user identification or control are
used, an alternative form of identification or activation, which
does not require the user to possess particular biological
characteristics, shall also be provided.
N/A No biometric forms used for user identification.
(e) When products provide auditory output, the audio signal
shall be provided at a standard signal level through an
industry standard connector that will allow for private
listening. The product must provide the ability to interrupt,
pause, and restart the sound.
N/A No auditory output is provided.
(f) When products deliver voice output in a public area,
incremental volume control shall be provided with output
amplification up to a level of at least 65 dB. Where the
ambient noise level of the environment is above 45 dB, a
volume gain of at least 20 dB above the ambient level shall
be user selectable. A function shall be provided to
automatically reset the volume to the default level after
every use.
N/A No voice output is provided.
(g) Color coding shall not be used as the only means of
conveying information, indicating an action, prompting a
response, or distinguishing a visual element.
Support
Support: Drivers use text, graphics and color to convey
information.
(h) When a product permits a user to adjust color and
contrast settings, a range of color selections capable of
producing a variety of contrast levels shall be provided.
Support Support: No user customization options are provided.
(i) Products shall be designed to avoid causing the screen to
flicker with a frequency greater than 2 Hz and lower than 55
Hz.
Support
Support: Objects blink at less than 2 Hz. Information is
also conveyed with text.
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(j) (1) Products which are freestanding, non-portable, and
intended to be used in one location and which have
operable controls shall comply with the following: The
position of any operable control shall be determined with
respect to a vertical plane, which is 48 inches in length,
centered on the operable control, and at the maximum
protrusion of the product within the 48 inch length on
products which are freestanding, non-portable, and intended
to be used ion one location and which have operable
controls.
N/A Does not apply, not a freestanding product.
(j)(2) Products which are freestanding, non-portable, and
intended to be used in one location and which have
operable controls shall comply with the following: Where any
operable control is 10 inches or less behind the reference
plane, the height shall be 54 inches maximum and 15 inches
minimum above the floor.
N/A Does not apply, not a freestanding product.
(j)(3) Products which are freestanding, non-portable, and
intended to be used in one location and which have
operable controls shall comply with the following: Where any
operable control is more than 10 inches and not more than
24 inches behind the reference plane, the height shall be 46
inches maximum and 15 inches minimum above the floor.
N/A Does not apply, not a freestanding product.
(j)(4) Products which are freestanding, non-portable, and
intended to be used in one location and which have
operable controls shall comply with the following: Operable
controls shall not be more than 24 inches behind the
reference plane.
N/A Does not apply, not a freestanding product.
Functional Performance Criteria (1194.31)
Overall product evaluation to ensure that the individual
components work together to create an accessible product.
Overall compliance
(a) At least one mode of operation and information retrieval
that does not require user vision shall be provided, or
support for Assistive Technology used by people who are
blind or visually impaired shall be provided.
Limited Support
Limited Support - Applications do not disrupt or disable
accessibility features in the operating system. Screen
reader is able to access most of the information from the
driver. Keyboard navigation has some limitations.
(b) At least one mode of operation and information retrieval
that does not require visual acuity greater than 20/70 and
20/200 shall be provided in audio and enlarged print output
working together or independently, or support for Assistive
Technology used by people.
Limited Support
Limited Support - Applications do not disrupt or disable
accessibility features regarding large print options in the
operating systems. Driver supports screen reader. Driver
and applications support Mouse via Numeric Keypad.
(c) At least one mode of operation and information retrieval
that does not require user hearing shall be provided, or
support for Assistive Technology used by people who are
deaf or hard of hearing shall be provided.
Support
Support - Software and hardware operation do not require
hearing for operation.
(d) Where audio information is important for the use of a
product, at least one mode of operation and information
retrieval shall be provided in an enhanced auditory fashion,
or support for assistive hearing devices shall be provided.
Support Audio information is not required for use of the product.
(e) At least one mode of operation and information retrieval
that does not require user speech shall be provided, or
support for Assistive Technology used by people with
disabilities shall be provided.
Support Support - User speech is not required.
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(f) At least one mode of operation and information retrieval
that does not require fine motor control or simultaneous
actions and that is operable with limited reach and strength
shall be provided.
Support
Support - product has large buttons that are easy to
access, and controls that can be operated with one hand.
Information, documentation and support (1194.41)
Pertains to availability of alternate formats for all information,
documentation, and support provided to end users of
covered technologies
(a) Product support documentation provided to end-users
shall be made available in alternate formats upon request, at
no additional charge.
Support
Support - Product documentation is available in PDF
format
End-users shall have access to a description of the
accessibility and compatibility features of products in
alternate formats or alternate methods upon request, at no
additional charge.
Limited Support
Limited Support - Basic information on accessibility
options is available in the product documentation.
(c) Support services for products shall accommodate the
communication needs of end-users with disabilities.
Support
Support - Epson offers support via telephone, email and
website.
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