The following list offers several options for embossing material into braille. When choosing a braille embosser, consider the following:
See also the section on Computer Access: Braille for translation software, refreshable braille displays etc.
A detailed checklist, which may assist in the selection of suitable access technology solutions, is available - see Checklist for Access Technology.
Name and Supplier |
Price |
Input |
Output/Display |
Comments |
| Braille Blazer Quantum Technology VisTech View: Braille Blazer |
A$3,689 | As per computer Translation software required eg Duxbury, Monty |
Three embossing modes - draft, final copy or plastic (braille
label) Voice - can use as speech synthesizer 6 or 8 dot braille & graphics |
Braille embosser 15 characters per second Many sizes of paper and plastics |
| Index Everest |
Index Basic D A$4,175-$5,250 Everest A$5,920-$6,250 |
As per computer Translation software required eg Duxbury, Monty |
Braille - single & double sided Tactual graphics Voiced instructions Braille display keypad |
Braille embosser 340 pages per minute Any paper including braille label Basic models - continuous feed Double sided Acoustic hood available - A$1,400-$1,550 |
| Mountbatten Braillers Quantum Technology VisTech View: Mountbatten View: Mimic |
Writer A$3,055 |
Braille keyboard on Mountbatten Plug into QWERTY keyboard Attach to computer (via MB-COMM) |
Hard copy braille Voice - Writer says letters and messages eg low battery Pro has full speech access Can plug in LED display (Mimic A$455) |
Braille embosser/notetaker Can braille now, save, edit and emboss later Translation software with Plus and Pro models Adjustable impact for different weight paper Can use A4 copy paper |
| Romeo Quantum Technology |
POA | As per computer Translation software required eg Duxbury, Monty |
Hard copy braille | Braille embosser |
| ViewPlus SpotDot Colour Printer HumanWare |
US$9,350 | As per computer | Embossed text with print | Braille embosser/ink printer Will translate to braille within Word and Excel |