Hi, Donna and List,
Your post about the Index Everest was very good, but you omitted an
important positive feature. The embosser has an a, b and c setting so you
can permanently set up the embosser for three different environments and
each setting is loaded by jus pressing a, b or c.
Mine is an older model with a parallel port, so I can't use it with the BN.
Also, I use Vellum Bristol paper and I rarely have trouble with the paper
jamming.
The braille on the older Everests is not as "high" as other embossers but I
understand the newer Everests embosses higher braille.
As for noise, all embossers make noise--no getting away from that!
I hate using tractor-feed paper that's why I bought the Everest.
Other than that, your post was good and I agree with what you said.
I'm unimpressed with Sighted Electronics sales or support.
Terri Amateur Radio call sign KF6CA.
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From: "Donna Goodin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "'Taraprakash'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "'Chris Hallsworth'"
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Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2007 8:38 AM
Subject: RE: [Braillenote] Braille embossers
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
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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
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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
>
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