Hi Tara, I own an Index Everest, and I bought it particularly because I wanted to conserve space and get away from the big mamoth tractor-feed printers that everyone else makes. I have mixed feelings about the printer, but I'll tell you what I think, and you can decide if it's the right embosser for you.
First, what I like about it. It is a *lot smaller then the Juliet, which was the printer I had before. Also, it stands vertically which helps to decrease the footprint. It's pretty fast, I think about 120 CPS. It does interpoint, which will save you a lot of space in your embossed volumes. It uses regular off-the-shelf paper, I buy my paper from a paper and Graphics store right here where I live, which is much more convenient than having to special order braille paper and wait for it to come in the mail. Lastly, it connects through the USB port, which is both easier and faster. My Juliet connected through the parallel port, though I suspect they've probably changed that by now. Now what I don't like. First, it's very noisy. I think they make a version with a cabinet though, which would help with this problem, though it probably would take up more space. Second, sheet-feeders tend to have more paper feed problems than do tractor-feeds (I expected this when I bought it). The last thing, and this is the biggie, it's *VERY finicky. You have to have the set up just right, or your documents won't print correctly. And the setup is not very intuitive, I had to get help from Sighted Electronics to get mine up and running. On the positive side, once you get it set up you shouldn't have to change it. So, if you're willing to put up with a major headache getting it up and running, it should be OK after that. The Everest is made in Sweden, but there are several dealers who both sell and service them here in the U.S. You might start with Sighted Electronics if you're interested. Sorry, don't have their info handy. Hth, Donna > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of > Taraprakash > Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2007 9:52 AM > To: Chris Hallsworth; BrailleNote List > Subject: [Braillenote] Braille embossers > > > Hi all. I am looking for suggestions for an embosser that > does not take too > much space, is not too slow, is durable. Does Humanware deal > in embossers? I > was trying their number but their phone doesn't seem to be > working it is not > accepting my selection. > Any advice on a good embosser is welcome. > Thanks in anticipation > Tara > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Chris Hallsworth" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "BrailleNote List" <[email protected]> > Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2007 8:37 AM > Subject: [Braillenote] Text to Braille observation > > > > Hi all, > > Today I've received a magazine from RNIB. It was a plain > text version > > of a > > magazine called Compute IT, which came as an attachment. I > transferred the > > said file to my mPower BT fine via ActiveSync. However, > when it came to > > importing the file into Braille, I've noticed that initials > like UK, USB, > > etc, are translated into u space k or u space s space b,, > for example. Is > > this a bug in Keysoft 7.2 build 47? And if so, will this be > fixed in 7.5? > > I'm not complaining, but am very curious to know if anyone else has > > experienced similar. Thanks in advance. > > Chris Hallsworth > > BrailleNote mPower user > > > > ___ > > Replies to this message will go directly to the sender. > > If your reply would be useful to the list, please send a > > copy to the list as well. > > > > To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit > > http://list.humanware.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote > > > > > ___ > Replies to this message will go directly to the sender. > If your reply would be useful to the list, please send a > copy to the list as well. > > To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit > http://list.humanware.com/mailman/listinfo/bra> illenote > ___ Replies to this message will go directly to the sender. If your reply would be useful to the list, please send a copy to the list as well. To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit http://list.humanware.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote
