Computer Controlled Braille Embossers

A braille embosser is a printer, necessarily an impact printer, that renders text as braille. Utilizing special translation software, a print document can be embossed with relative ease, making braille production much more efficient and cost-effective.

Blind users tend to call other printers ink printers, to distinguish them from their braille counterparts. This is often the case regardless of the type of printer being discussed.

As with ink printers, embossers come in all shapes and sizes, and are used by everyone from individual computer users to large corporations that produce books, magazines, and other widely distributed publications, requiring fast, high-volume embossing capabilities.

Features that distinguish different embossers are:

Speed: this is measured in characters per second (cps), ranging from about 10 cps to 200 cps for a heavy-duty model. Some embossers will print braille on both sides of the paper at the same time, doubling the speed of braille production.

Ease of operation: for a totally blind person it is important to ensure that loading and aligning paper and using the machine is easy, and the manual is accessible and clear. Some models have audio messages to indicate faults.

Quality of braille: the dots should be clear and even - the type of paper will affect this.

Other features: variable impact for different paper weights, using cut sheets instead of continuous paper, the ability to produce ink print or graphics together with braille, sideways embossing for wide lines such as for program listings or spreadsheets, and the ability to use the braille dots to produce tactile graphics with appropriate software.

Blista Brailletec gGmbH

Industriestrasse 11, D-35041 Marburg, Germany.
Tel: +49 6421 8020
Fax: +49 6421 80214
Email: brailletec@brailletec.de
Web: www.brailletec.de

BTec 100 for Windows 9x-XP

BTec 100 Personal mini braille printer. Small, lightweight and mobile for personal and school use. Six and 8 dot braille printer with automatic single-sheet feed and its own printer driver for Windows. Paper tray for 20 sheets which is easily mounted on the printer, can use papers widths from A4 to A3 (when vertically inserted). The paper format is automatically detected while being inserted. Up to 44 cells/line; printing speed approx. 13 cells/second. Paper weights 140g/m2 - 170g/m2. Printer driver can create any number of freely user-defined ASCII Braille tables.
Length: 400mm Width: 120mm Height: 140mm
Weight: 4.5kg
Ref: 00 44100
Price: €2,245.00
Last updated: 29/05/2008

Braillo Norway As

Storgt 31, POB 447, 3101 Tønsberg, Norway.
Tel: +47 33 00 28 70
Fax: +47 33 00 28 71
Email: post@braillo.com
Web: www.braillo.com

Braillo 200

Interpoint braille embosser which embosses at 200 cells per second (600 pages per hour). Serial or parallel interface. Eight inbuilt pre-defined braille tables, set-up program, and possibility of user defined Braille tables. Variable page and line length. Six or eight dot standard medium braille cell. Designed for use in schools, print houses or medium sized organizations.
Length: 920mm Width: 700mm Height: 650mm
Weight: 145kg
Last updated: 29/05/2008

Braillo 400 S

Interpoint braille embosser which embosses at 400 cells per second (1200 pages per hour). Serial or parallel interface. Prints simultaneously on both sides of paper. Six or eight dot standard medium braille cell.
Length: 1325mm Width: 1027mm Height: 1250mm
Weight: 195kg
Last updated: 29/05/2008

Braillo 400 SR

Interpoint braille embosser which embosses at 400 cells per second (1200 pages per hour). Serial or parallel interface. Six or 8 dot standard medium braille cell. Uses paper directly from a paper roll. Inbuilt cutter and stacker unit.
Length: 3550mm Width: 1027mm Height: 1430mm
Weight: 300kg
Last updated: 29/05/2008

Braillo 440 SW

Interpoint braille embosser which embosses at 440 cells per second (number of pages per hour is dependent on paper format). Prints simultaneously on both sides of paper. Serial or parallel interface. Six or eight dot standard medium braille cell. Uses paper directly from a paper roll. Inbuilt cutter and stacker unit.
Length: 3200mm Width: 2700mm Height: 1430mm
Weight: 385kg
Last updated: 29/05/2008

Enabling Technologies

1601 NE Braille Place, Jensen Beach, Florida 34957, USA.
Tel: +1 772 225 3687
Fax: +1 772 225 3299
Email: info@brailler.com
Web: www.brailler.com

Single-Sided Braille Embossers

Romeo 25

Romeo 25 is a transportable single-sided embosser. Ideal for student, personal or home office use. Romeo 25's standard features include: 25 characters per second; Regular (12.5 dots per inch) and high-resolution (17 DPI) graphics; Dynamic braille scaling for different braille sizes (even within a document); 6 or 8-dot braille; Impact adjustment for heavier or lighter paper; Multi-Copy up to 99 copies of a document.
Height: 209mm Width: 539mm Depth: 336mm
Weight: 14.5kg
Price: $2,495.00
Last updated: 19/07/2006

Romeo Pro 50

Romeo Pro 50 is a transportable single-sided embosser. At 50 characters per second, Romeo Pro 50 is twice the speed of Romeo 25 and comes loaded with all the standard features of Enabling Technologies larger embossers. Romeo Pro 50's standard features include: Regular (12.5 dots per inch) and high-resolution (17 DPI) graphics; Dynamic braille scaling for different braille sizes (even within a document); ET Speaks for automatic speech feedback as the user uses their Romeo Pro 50; Single Sheet Tractors let them emboss up to 22 lines on 11 inch non tractor paper (such as letterhead or other special media) by hand-feeding one sheet at a time through the embosser; 6 or 8-dot braille; Impact adjustment for heavier or lighter paper; Multi-Copy up to 99 copies of a document.
Height: 209mm Width: 539mm Depth: 336mm
Weight: 14.5kg
Price: $2,995.00
Last updated: 29/05/2008

Romeo Attaché

Romeo attache Romeo Attaché is ideal for on-the-go teachers and students. Or users can add their favourite notetaker and create a practical, space-saving home office with braille capability. Romeo Attaché standard features include: Regular (12.5 dots per inch) and high-resolution (17 DPI) graphics; Dynamic braille dcaling for different braille sizes (even within a document); 6 or 8-dot braille; 15 characters per second.
Height: 1406mm Width: 4318mm Depth: 2858mm
Weight: 7.3kg
Price: $1,995.00
Last updated: 29/05/2008

Romeo Attaché Pro

Romeo attache pro Romeo Attaché Pro has all the features as the Romeo Attaché. However, Romeo Attaché Pro also comes with Single Sheet Tractors and ET Speaks speech system. Romeo Attaché Pro standard features include: Regular (12.5 dots per inch) and high-resolution (17 DPI) graphics; Dynamic braille scaling for different braille sizes (even within a document); 6 or 8-dot braille; ET Speaks for automatic speech feedback as the user uses their Romeo Attaché Pro; Single Sheet Tractors let them emboss up to 22 lines on 11 inch non-tractor paper (such as letterhead or other special media) by hand-feeding one sheet at a time through the embosser.
Height: 1406mm Width: 4318mm Depth: 2858mm
Weight: 7.3kg
Price: $2,195.00
Last updated: 28/05/2008

Thomas

Thomas 40-character-per-second "Tommy" makes fast, top quality, single-sided braille inside a noise-muffling desktop case. Thomas' standard features include: Regular (12.5 dots per inch) and high-resolution (17 DPI) graphics; Dynamic braille scaling for different braille sizes (even within a document); 6 or 8-dot braille; Multi-Copy up to 99 copies of a document. Options available for Thomas include: ET Speaks for automatic speech feedback as the users uses their embosser; Single Sheet Tractors let them emboss up to 22 lines on 11 inch non tractor paper (such as letterhead or other special media) by hand-feeding one sheet at a time through the embosser.
Height: 219mm Width: 626mm Depth: 292mm
Weight: 23.2kg
Price: $3,495.00
Last updated: 29/05/2008

Marathon

Ideal for proofreading books in production and other high-speed applications, Marathon produces an entire single-sided page of braille every five seconds. That's 200 characters per second. Marathon comes with a parallel port and a 25-pin serial port as well. Sixteen menus allows the user to customize their embosser once for every task they need and call all the settings into action with a few keystrokes. Adjust for 6 or 8-dot braille, use a variety of paper sizes and reprint up to 99 copies of one document automatically with Multi-Copy.
Height: 152mm Width: 533mm Depth: 457mm
Weight: 34.1kg
Price: $16,995.00
Last updated: 29/05/2008

Double-Sided (Interpoint) Braille Embossers

ET

ET produces braille at 60 characters per second, ET's shorter 40-character line makes full use of standard-width braille paper. ET's standard features include: Regular (12.5 dots per inch) and high-resolution (17 DPI) graphics; Dynamic braille scaling for different braille sizes (even within a document); 6 or 8-dot braille; Multi-Copy up to 99 copies of a document.
Height: 219mm Width: 626mm Depth: 219mm
Weight: 23.2kg
Price: $3,995.00
Last updated: 29/05/2008

Juliet Classic

Juliet Classic produces braille on both sides of a page up to 56 characters wide and speed of up to 55 characters a second. Juliet Classic's standard features include: Regular (12.5 dots per inch) and high-resolution (17 DPI) graphics; Dynamic braille scaling for different braille sizes (even within a document); 6 or 8-dot braille; Multi-Copy up to 99 copies of a document.
Height: 219mm Width: 626mm Depth: 292mm
Weight: 23.2kg
Price: $3,995.00
Last updated: 29/05/2008

Juliet Pro

Juliet Pro has all of Juliet Classic's features - the extra-wide 56-character embossing line brailles two sides at once at up to 55 characters per second. However, Juliet Pro also comes with Single Sheet Tractors and ET Speaks. These two additional features make Juliet Pro adapt to an even larger range of applications.
Height: 219mm Width: 626mm Depth: 292mm
Weight: 23.2kg
Price: $4,495.00
Last updated: 29/05/2208

Juliet Pro 60

Juliet Pro 60 has ET's 40-character-wide embossing line and 60-character-per-second speed. It also includes two other standard features: Single Sheet Tractors and ET Speaks. Juliet Pro 60's standard features include: Regular (12.5 dots per inch) and high-resolution (17 DPI) graphics; Dynamic braille scaling for different braille sizes (even within a document); ET Speaks for automatic speech feedback as the user uses their Juliet Pro 60; Single Sheet Tractors let them emboss up to 22 lines on 11 inch non‑tractor paper (such as letterhead or other special media) by hand-feeding one sheet at a time through the embosser; 6 or 8-dot braille; Multi-Copy up to 99 copies of a document.
Height: 219mm Width: 626mm Depth: 292mm
Weight: 23.2kg
Price: $4,495.00
Last updated: 19/07/2006

Commercial Braille Production

BookMaker

The BookMaker, that is built in a durable, transportable case, embosses two-sided, interpoint braille at a speed of 80 characters per second. The BookMaker has a 500-page memory that can hold a users largest braille jobs. Bookmaker's standard features include: Regular (12.5 dots per inch) and high-resolution (17 DPI) graphics; ET Speaks for automatic speech feedback the user uses their BookMaker; Standard braille line spacing or one and one-half line spacing; Impact adjustment for heavier or lighter paper; Multi-Copy up to 99 copies of a document.
Height: 222mm Width: 539mm Depth: 457mm
Weight: 22.7kg
Price: $9,995.00
Last updated: 29/05/2008

Braille Express 100

The Braille Express 100, that is built in a durable, transportable case, embosses two-sided, interpoint braille at a speed of 100 characters per second. The Braille Express 100 has a 500-page memory that can hold a users largest braille jobs. Other standard features include: Regular (12.5 dots per inch) and high-resolution (17 DPI) graphics; ET Speaks for automatic speech feedback as the user uses their Braille Express 100; Standard braille line spacing or one and one-half line spacing; 6 or 8-dot Braille; Impact adjustment for heavier or lighter paper; Multi-Copy up to 99 copies of a document.
Height: 222mm Width: 539mm Depth: 457mm
Weight: 22.7kg
Price: $11,995.00
Last updated: 29/05/2008

Braille Express 150

The Braille Express 150, that is built in a durable, transportable case, embosses two-sided, interpoint braille at a speed of 150 characters per second. The Braille Express 150 has a 500-page memory that can hold a users largest braille jobs. Other standard features include: Regular (12.5 dots per inch) and high-resolution (17 DPI) graphics; ET Speaks for automatic speech feedback as the user uses their Braille Express 150; Standard braille line spacing or one and one-half line spacing; 6 or 8-dot braille; Impact adjustment for heavier or lighter paper; Multi-Copy up to 99 copies of a document.
Height: 222mm Width: 539mm Depth: 457mm
Weight: 22.7kg
Price: $16,995.00
Last updated: 29/05/2008

BraillePlace

Interpoint embosser with speeds of nearly 300 characters per second and a 45-character line. BraillePlace connects to any computer through its parallel or serial ports, uses the same keypad controls as all other embossers, and includes ET Speaks to vocalize controls and do other audio tasks.
Height: 1473mm Width: 990mm Depth: 726mm
Weight: 349.3kg
Price: Contact manufacturer
Last updated: 29/05/2008

Signmaker

PrestoBraille

Industrial-strength signmaker powered by compressed air. With Duxbury Braille Board software (sold separately) on a nearby PC, user can translate their message into correct grade 2 braille. Then replicate the braille in PrestoBraille's template with the embossing pins. Message can be up to 30 characters long in the standard Library of Congress template and up to 24 characters long in the optional California ADA template. Press a single button and PrestoBraille stamps braille with a full ton of pressure.
Height: 353mm Width: 980 Depth: 609mm
Weight: 68kg
Price: $3,595.00
Last updated: 28/05/2008

Braille & Print Together

TranSend LT

TranSend LT places braille and print together line by line on the same page. The entire TranSend LT system includes the control unit, a Epson dot matrix printer and a choice of Romeo RB-25, Romeo Pro 50, Romeo 40, ET, Juliet Classic, Juliet PRO, Juliet PRO 60, BookMaker or Braille Express embossers. TranSend uses text files, created by virtually all popular word processing programs. Voice and screen prompts lead the user through the system. As few as five keystrokes will have the user producing their choice of braille, large or small print, or a combination of braille and print.
Note: Available in the United States only.
Height: 890mm Width: 304mm Depth: 241mm
Weight: 3.6kg
Price: $1,395.00 (Control unit)

TranSend LT Control Unit & Epson Printer

Price: $1,995

TranSend LT, Romeo 25 & Epson Printer

Price: $4,350

TranSend LT, Romeo Pro 50, & Epson Printer

Price: $4,850

TranSend LT, Thomas & Epson Printer

Price: $5,350

TranSend LT, Juliet Classic & Epson Printer

Price: $5,850

TranSend LT, Juliet Pro & Epson Printer

Price: $6,350

TranSend LT, ET & Epson Printer

Price: $5,850

TranSend LT, Juliet Pro 60 & Epson Printer

Price: $6,350

TranSend LT, BookMaker & Epson Printer

Price: $11,850

TranSend LT, Braille Express 100 & Epson Printer

Price: $13,850

TranSend LT, Braille Express 150 & Epson Printer

Price: $18,850
Last updated: 28/05/2008

Index Braille

Hantverksvägen 20, 954 23 Gammelstad, Sweden.
Tel: +46 920 20 30 80
Fax: +46 920 20 30 85
Email: info@indexbraille.com
Web: www.indexbraille.com

All prices are exclusive of VAT, freight and local taxes.

4X4 PRO

4X4 pro 4X4 PRO is a double sided embosser for magazine format. Embossed documents are ready for immediate use after folding and stapling. The 4X4 PRO is made for mass production of braille. Printing speed 95 characters per second, USB, Network (TCP/IP), Centronics and serial interface, text buffer 100 pages, multicopy capability.
Length: 560mm Width: 180mm Height: 430mm
Weight: 13.6 kg
Ref: 1352
Price: €4,195.00
Last updated: 29/05/2008

Acoustic Cabinet 4X4 PRO

An Acoustic Cabinet is an optional part of the 4X4 PRO. It reduces the noise level to the standards of an office environment and serves to ensure stable paper handling. The integrated fan reduces the embosser working temperature. Acoustic Cabinet 4X4 PRO 17" is designed for a maximum paper size of length 460mm.
Length: 510mm Width: 690mm Height: 152mm
Weight: 46 kg
Ref: 1262
Price: €1,095.00
Last updated: 29/05/2008

Basic-D

Basic-D Basic-D is a double and single sided embosser for tractor fed paper with speech guided user interface. It is controlled by an ink and braille labelled front panel. Speech feedback is available in several languages. Speed 97 characters per second, USB, Network (TCP/IP), Centronics and serial interface, tactile graphics. User definable braille tables, text buffer 400Kb, multicopy function.
Length: 520mm Width: 250mm Height: 120mm
Weight: 9.2kg
Ref: 1339
Price: €2,295.00
Last updated: 29/05/2008

Basic Acoustic Cabinet

Basic Acoustic Cabinet is an optional part of the Basic-D/S. It reduces the noise level to 60dB. The integrated fan reduces the embosser working temperature. The Cabinet ensures stable paper handling and supports continuous braille production.
Length: 610mm Width: 470mm Height: 1170mm
Weight: 42 kg
Ref: 1270
Price: €795.00
Last updated: 29/05/2008

Basic Acoustic Hood

Basic acoustic hood The Acoustic Hood Basic is an optional part of the Basic-D/S. It reduces the noise level with 85% (18.5 dB) and is delivered ready for use. The paper out bin is designed for maximum 80 pages.
Length: 600mm Width: 750mm Height: 180mm
Weight: 14.4 kg
Ref: 1859
Price: €495.00
Last updated: 28/05/2008

Braille Stapler

The Index Braille Stapler is for binding braille magazines produced on the 4X4 PRO with a paper length of up to 476mm (19"). 10,000 staples are included.
Length: 260mm Width: 540mm Height: 310mm
Weight: 5.3kg
Ref: 1273
Price: €360.00
Last updated: 29/05/2008

Everest

Everest Everest is a double sided embosser for cut sheet paper. It is controlled by an ink and braille labelled front panel. Speech feedback is available in several languages. Paper size up to A3, weight of 180gsm, speed 87 characters per second, paper bin capacity 70 braille papers, USB, Network (TCP/IP), centronics and serial interface, tactile graphics, user definable braille tables, text buffer 400Kb, multicopy function.
Length: 560mm Width: 180mm Height: 530mm
Weight: 14kg
Ref: 1348
Price: €3,295.00
Last updated: 29/05/2008

Everest Acoustic Hood

The Everest Acoustic Hood is an optional part of the Everest. It reduces the noise level to 60dB which is accepted in an office environment. Cooling is integrated with the embosser fan and no additional electric installation is required.
Length: 670mm Width: 400mm Height: 680mm
Weight: 19.3kg
Ref: 1250
Price: €695.00
Last updated: 12/02/2007

4Waves PRO

4Waves PRO is a durable high speed braille embosser. With four identical embossing modules it provides an extraordinary availability and production speed. 4Waves PRO opens the possibility to include and create tactile pictures anywhere in volume-produced braille. Speed 300 characters per second, network support, high-resolution graphics. An extra service module is included in the delivery. If an embossing module needs maintenance, replace it with the service module and continue embossing. The exchange is made within a few minutes and does not require any tools.
Length: 1690mm Width: 700mm Height: 114mm
Weight: 195kg
Ref: 1608
Price: €22,000.00
Last updated: 29/05/2008

Nippon Telesoft Co Ltd

Hanzomon MK Building, 1-8-1 Kojimachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0083, Japan.
Tel: +813 3264 0800
Fax: +813 3264 0880
Email: telesoft@telesoft.co.jp
Web: www.nippontelesoft.com or www.nippontelesoft.com/english.html

Gemini

Gemini Single-sided braille printer that can emboss and print braille and ink simultaneously. Also possible to emboss and print double-sided by manual operation. Acquired the UL and CE marks. Possible to print enlarged ink characters. Continuous paper feed 9.5" - 11" (includes space for hole to feed). Serial/Parallel/USB interface. 6 or 8 dot braille cell. Printing speed approx. 32 cells/second (braille).
Length: 420mm Width: 470mm Height: 320mm
Weight: 24.5kg
Ref: GP-100
Last updated: 28/05/2008

Quantum Technology Pty Ltd

5 South Street (PO Box 390), Rydalmere, New South Wales 2116, Australia.
Tel: +61 2 8844 9888
Fax: +61 2 9684 4717
Email: info@quantumtechnology.com.au
Web: www.quantumtechnology.com.au

The Mimic

The Mimic is an LCD display that attaches to the Mountbatten Brailler. It displays in print any information entered in braille on the Mountbatten. The Mimic allows sighted people to read what the vision impaired person has written in braille. It can store up to 32 pages of braille, enabling review of braille in progress or to check back over previous work. Battery operated and portable. Information held in the Mimic can be sent back to the Mountbatten. Information can also be sent to the Mimic from a computer. Also compatible with other note-taking devices.
Last updated: 28/05/2008

Mountbatten Brailler - Model MB Pro

Mountbatten brailler Personal braille embosser for connection to all types of personal computers and note-takers. Embosses 6 or 8 dot braille at 8 cps, bi-directional on either single sheet or continuous paper. Will accept paper sizes from 100mm (4") to 330mm (13"). User controlled paper thickness adjustment. Can emboss graphics. Braille keyboard to enable direct braille entry. The Mountbatten can operate as a modern electronic braille writer. Also includes synthetic speech and editing capabilities. Battery or mains operated. Back and forward braille translation software. USB, serial, parallel and Centronix ports.
Length: 240mm Width: 450mm Height: 90mm
Last updated: 28/05/2008

ViewPlus Technologies Inc

1853 SW Airport Ave, Corvallis, Oregon 97333, USA.
Tel: +1 541 754 4002; (Toll free: 866 836 2184)
Fax: +1 541 738 6505
Email: sales@viewplus.com
Web: www.viewplus.com

Tiger Emprint SpotDot Braille Printer

Tiger emprint spotdot braille printer Braille and colour ink embosser. Features include: Prints braille and ink on the same page; Formats Word and Excel documents to braille automatically; Creates raised visual images on paper from anything on the computer screen; Includes Tiger Designer - tactile graphics design software for Windows.
Price: $6,995.00
Last updated: 28/05/2008

Tiger Pro Gen II Embosser

Tiger pro gen ii embosser The Tiger Pro Gen II is an embosser that is capable of embossing up to 100 CPS or 5 pages of braille per minute. Paper size width 4" to 17". Interpoint & Intergraphix (2 pass process allows user to mix graphics & interpoint text). The Tiger Pro Gen II can emboss 20 dots per inch resolution with automatic conversion of colored and shaded images to 3-D tactile graphics. Optional tractor feed paper or single sheet feed is available. Up to three cut sheet paper stackers are available for the Pro. The Tiger features user-selectable tactile fonts, including computer braille and DotsPlus Braille in portrait or landscape mode. No sound enclosure is necessary for any Tiger units. All Tiger units can emboss over various surfaces such as braille paper, computer paper, labels, plastic, card stock. System requirements are a PC 486, or higher with Windows® 95/98/ME/2000/XP operating system. All Tiger embossers can print directly from mainstream windows applications.
Price: $9,750.00
Last updated: 28/05/2008

Tiger Max Braille Printer

Tiger max braille printer The Tiger Max embosses up to 60 CPS or 4 pages per minute. Paper size width 4" to 14". Tiger Max embosses interpoint and intergraphix. The Tiger Max uses a tractor paper feeder and individual cut sheet feeder (standard). Cut sheet stack paper feeder (optional). The Max embosses on braille paper, computer paper, labels, plastic, card stock, and more. 20 dots per inch resolution. Automatic conversion of colored and shaded images to 3-D tactile graphics.
Price: $5,995.00
Last updated: 28/05/2008

Tiger Cub Braille Printer

Tiger cub braille embosser The Tiger Cub can emboss braille at 50 CPS or 4 pages per minute. Paper size width 4" to 9.5". Tiger Cub embosses interpoint and intergraphix. This unit uses a tractor paper feeder and individual cut sheet feeder (standard) and the cut sheet stack paper feeder (optional). The Cub produces 20 dots per inch resolution with automatic conversion of colored and shaded images to 3-D tactile graphics. The Cub embosses on braille paper, computer paper, labels, plastic, card stock, and more.
Price: $4,995.00
Last updated: 28/05/2008

Tiger Cub Jr Braille Printer

Tiger cub jr braille printer The Tiger Cub Jr. is an embosser capable of producing 30 CPS or 2 pages per minute. Paper size width 4" to 9.5" Tiger Cub Jr. embosses interpoint and intergraphix. This unit uses a tractor paper feeder and individual cut sheet feeder (standard) and the cut sheet stack paper feeder (optional). The Tiger Cub Jr. produces 20 dots per inch resolution with automatic conversion of colored and shaded images to 3-D tactile graphics. The Tiger Cub Jr. embosses on braille paper, computer paper, labels, plastic, card stock, and more.
Price: $3,995.00
Last updated: 28/05/2008