HARDWARE FOR BRAILLE PRODUCTION AND GRAPHICS
1. Sparsh Thermoforming Machine
Thermoforming Machine is good for duplication work of Braille and raised figures on Braillon (PVC) sheets. The Thermoforming Machine is indigenously developed. The machine is useful and economical for producing limited number of copies of different graphical drawings. It is mostly used for producing raised maps and diagrams which is not possible to do on any other machine. It is very simple to operate and easy to maintain.
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2. Braillon Sheet
These are the plastic sheets used by the Thermoforming machine for the duplication of Braille and graphics. It is available in 2 qualities,
a) Grade A 11"x11.5", 100 Sheets
b) Grade B 11"x11.5", 100 Sheets
Braille Printers from INDEX BRAILLE, SWEDEN
3. 4 Waves Pro
4 Waves Pro is a high capacity embosser, especially made for large volume Braille production. It is a modern, high quality and cost effective Braille production system. The embosser uses 4 identical, exchangeable modules. Its embossing speed is 1000 pages per hour, and uses continuous computer stationery.
4. Index 4x4 Professional
The Index 4x4 Professional automatically produces Braille magazines, books, and newspapers, in a saddle stitch format. It makes small volumes and editions cost effective. After printing collect the pages, staple and fold EASY! Double sided (inter point) Braille printer for cut sheet paper, speed 380 PPH (A4); ink and Braille labelled front panel. Speech feed back; 100 Braille pages buffer; multi-copy facility.
5. Everest
Everest is a double sided (inter point) Braille printer for cut sheet paper up to A3 size; speed 330 PPH; ink and Braille labelled front panel. Speech feed back; graphics capacity; 400 Braille pages buffer; multi-copy facility.
6. Basic-D
Double sided (inter point) Braille printer for continuous tractor fed paper, speed - 380 PPH; ink and Braille labelled front panel. Speech feed back available in several languages, graphics capacity, 400 KB buffer, multi-copy facility.
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Braille Printers from VIEW PLUS TECHNOLOGIES, USA
7. Pro Braille Embosser
The ViewPlus Pro is your marathon Braille production machine able to handle large volume runs of Braille and tactile graphics, printing all sizes and types of paper/media. The quality of Braille and tactile graphics is unmatched. The Tiger® Software Suite is bundled with the ViewPlus Pro Braille Embosser.
Braille Printer Specifications -
• 100 Braille Characters Per Second
• Paper Size Width 4" to 17"
• PC 486 or higher with Windows® 98/ME/2000/XP operating system
8. Max Braille Embosser
A convenient desktop Braille printer that can handle larger paper sizes, the versatile Max Braille Embosser allows you to meet the challenge with ease. The Tiger® Software Suite is bundled with the ViewPlus Max Braille Embosser.
Braille Printer Specifications -
• 60 Braille Characters Per Second
• Paper Size Width 4" to 14"
• PC 486 or higher with Windows® 98/ME/2000/XP operating system. (Braille software specifications published separately.)
9. Cub Braille Embosser
The ViewPlus Cub is the ideal Braille printer for users who primarily use 8.5 x 11, A4 or smaller paper and still want to be able to quickly and quietly emboss Braille and high-resolution tactile graphics directly from their preferred Windows programs. The Tiger® Software Suite is bundled with the ViewPlus Cub Braille Embosser.
Braille Printer Specifications
• 50 Braille Characters Per Second
• Paper Size Width 4" to 9.5"
• PC 486 or higher with Windows® 98/ME/2000/XP operating system. (Braille software specifications published separately.)
10. Cub Jr. Braille Embosser
For those with a tight budget, the ViewPlus Cub Jr. Braille Printer is the most compact and affordable option, but still boasts all the benefits of being powered by Tiger. The Cub Jr is quiet and makes it easy to emboss high-resolution tactile graphics and Braille. The Tiger® Software Suite is bundled with the ViewPlus Cub Jr. Braille printer.
Braille Printer Specifications
• 30 Braille Characters Per Second
• Paper Size Width 4" to 9.5"
• PC 486 or higher with Windows® 98/ME/2000/XP operating system. (Braille software specifications published separately.)
11. Emprint Colour Ink and Braille Embosser
Emprint SpotDot is the world's only Braille and color ink embosser
• 50 CPS!
• Easy-to-use operator panel with tactile buttons
• Choice of case colors - fire or ice (red or white)
• Uses the same paper and ink cartridges as an HP Inkjet printer
SpotDot™ technology means:
• Prints braille and ink on the same page (color ink with Emprint™)
• Software automatically formats Word and Excel documents for Braille
• Creates raised visual images on paper from anything on the computer screen
• Includes Tiger® Designer - tactile graphics design software for Windows®
• Employs Tiger® technology - the new standard in embossed tactile graphics
Printing Speed - Emboss only: 50 CPS; Ink and Emboss: 40 CPS
Embossed Braille Dots - Heavy, Normal, Light
Compatibility - Windows Vista, XP, 2000
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Manual Braille Printing
12. Perkins Brailler
The world famous Perkins Brailler, manufactured by Perkins Howe Press, is available in various models and colours. You can use them to emboss in any language; it is easy to carry and allows you to sit and work just anywhere you feel like. It can emboss 25 lines with 42 cells on a paper of size 11” x 11.5”. It comes with a dust cover, manual and an eraser.
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Stapler for Bookbinding
13. Braille Stapler
Standard stapler those are available in the market are neither heavy duty, nor long enough to handle the requirements of Braille bookbinding. Index Braille Stapler is perfect for Braille magazine produced on 4X4 PRO with a paper length of up to 476 mm (19”). A visually impaired can easily handle this Stapler.
Acoustic Cabinets
14. Acoustic Cabinet for Index 4x4 Professional, Everest & Basic Braille printer’s
Acoustic cabinet reduce the noise level to what is reasonably acceptable in an office environment. Cooling is integrated with the fan on the embosser, which excludes any additional electric installation of the hood. It also serves to ensure stable paper handling.
Braille Paper
15. Braille Paper
(a) Cut sheet Braille paper is available in the size 26 X 30 cm. (10.25 X 12”) in the following thickness-
White 140 GSM
Brown 140 GSM
Brown 110 GSM
(b) Continues Computer stationary is available in the size 11.25 X 12” and following thickness-
Brown 130 GSM