INDEX/EVEREST BRAILLE DEVICES

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• INDEX Everest Braille Printer
• Index 4x4 Professional
• INDEX Basic-D Braille Printer
• INDEX Basic Top and Cabinet
• Everest Hood

INDEX Everest Braille Printer

EVEREST BRAILLE PRINTER FOR SINGLE-SHEET CUT PAPER

Everest dot quality is one of the best on the market. It has equally formed dots that will last for a long time even if thin 'copy paper' is used, and the design reduces the risk of holes or cracked dots. A cracked dot will have a limited life time. Using thinner paper is an important step in reducing costs and saving the global environment.

The noise level of Everest is lower than that of most Braille printers on the market. Using Everest together with the optional Everest Acoustic Hood reduces the noise to a level below what is normally acceptable in offices. The optimised professional design makes maintenance accessible and easy all around the world.

SPEECH-GUIDED USER INTERFACE

400 PAGES PRINT BUFFER

COPY MACHINE

GRAPHIC PRINTOUT

NEW MODEL

• lower noise level (50%),
• better paper handling,
• higher printing speed,
• improved braille and speech quality.

TECHNICAL DATA

Speed:

Documented printing speed on a test file of 100 pages (42 characters, 25 lines) 290 PPH (pages per hour) or 76 CPS (characters per second). Many printers are rated at a theoretical maximum speed which can indicate 1.5-3 times higher ratings. Test file available on request.

Size:

563 x 175 x 433 mm, (22x7xl 7')

Net weight:

14 kg (25 lbs)

Printing principal:

13 high quality hardened hammers forming against hardened steel anvils.

Text Buffer:

400 kB

Paper:

Cut Paper, weight: 90-180 gsm.

Dimensions:

Width - 150-297 mm (6-12'); Length 150-350 mm (6-14')

Double-sided system:

Interpoint distance within cell 2.5 mm; interline distance within cell 2.2 / 2.5 mm.

Dot size:

Height 0.45 mm, diameter base 1.6 mm; distance within cell 2.5 mm; between cells 6.0 mm, adjustable line distance Graphic: Dot distance 1.6 / 2.0 / 2.5 mm

Character per line:

interpoint maximum 42 char. per line; interline maximum 48 char. per line

Interface:

Centronics parallel and Serial interface

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Index 4x4 Professional

DOUBLE-SIDED EMBOSSER FOR BRAILLE MAGAZINES

SINGLE-SHEET PAPER FEED FOR CUT PAPER

SPEECH-GUIDED USER INTERFACE

INDEX 4X4 SOLVES PROBLEMS OF BRAILLE PRODUCTION

• The binding process of braille books is expensive.
• It takes a lot of time to tear off the tractor feed holes and bind the documents.
• The braille paper is too expensive and can not be purchased locally.
• I do not want to turn my office into a braille plant with large equipment that will limit space for other needs.

WHAT IS THE INDEX 4X4 PROFESSIONAL?

• The Embosser receives the translated braille text from the computer and stores it in memory (maximum 100 pages = 400 pages braille text)
• The logic circuits (machine programming), collates the full document into a format that can be stitch or staple bound. For example, the first sheet printed for a forty page document will consist of page numbers 1, 2, 39, and 40.
• The full document is embossed, the embosser automatically embosses a pre-folding line in the center of each page to make the folding process easier.
• The only process left is for the person producing the braille document to fold and staple. The book is finished !

SADDLE STITCH BINDING FORMAT

In the past, the problem related to the staple stitch system was that it could only be used by the big plate machines. This made stitch bindings' advantages impractical for small editions. Documents which were not to be produced in large quantities were too costly when a plate printer was to be used.

With a plate system, the production personnel would calculate the page layout, prepare the plate, print the material, stack the paper in its proper order, sorting, binding, then folding.

The Index 4X4 performs all the plate production processes that were tedious and time consuming in its logic circuitry. The document is processed the same way that any document sent to an embosser is processed, (with or without the use of a braille translation program or braille editor). After the 4X4 receives a complete file, the number of pages will be calculated and formatted automatically. The pages will be printed in correct order in the format selected. After the embossing process, the material is stacked in correct order for final stapling and hand folding.

"THE BINDING PROCESS OF BRAILLE BOOKS IS TOO EXPENSIVE"

"IT WAS NOT EFFECTIVE TO PRODUCE LOW PRODUCTION RUNS OF BRAILLE BOOKS"

"BRAILLE PAPER IS TOO EXPENSIVE"

"I DO NOT WANT TO TURN MY OFFICE INTO A BRAILLE PRODUCTION PLANT"

THE INDEX 71100 - THE STAPLER FOR BRAILLE

• It is easy to use on braille paper (25 pieces of paper Max.).
• It is easily adjusted for different braille book widths.
• It is very simple to center and staple the binding.

TECHNICAL DATA

Printing Speed:

380 PPH (A4), 100 CPS. (characters per second).

Noise level:

with cabinet below 60 dB(A).

Cooling:

two fans in the embosser and one in the cabinet.

Printing Principal:

13 high quality hardened hammers forming against hardened steel anvils.

Calculated Time Between Maintenance:

500.000 pages

Printing modes:

• Braille printout in saddle stich binding format, optimised for A3, (297x420 mm) and 11x17 inch Paper. Maximum 200 pages per magazine. Internal crease function enables easy hand folding of the Braille document with adjustable impact level (0-5).
• Normal printout mode on landscape format paper, without the saddle stich formatting.

Size:

• Embosser, 56x18x44 cm. Net weight 14 kg.
• Cabinet with integrated Acoustic Hood: HxDxW 152x51x69 cm. Net weight 43 kg.

Shipping/Packing:

two boxes, Embosser 67x30x57 cm,18 kg.
Cabinet flat package 142x75x16 cm, 55 kg.

Paper:

Cut paper weight 90-180 gsm. Maximum 80 papers (320 pages of Braille) in sheet feeder and paper out collector.

Paper length

297-490 mm, stand and paper handling is optimised for a length between 420-432 mm, 16.5-17.5 inch, Page width 150-297 mm.

Embossed Page Format:

Characters per line 18-39. (A3=30-33, 11x17'=31-34).

Lines per page:

15-29.

Optional internal page numbering:

Yes.

Braille System:

Interpoint 6 and 8 dots Braille, Double-sided

Braille Size:

• Height 0.40 mm, diameter base 1.6 mm.
• Distance within cell 2.5 mm.
• Distance between cells 3.5 mm.
• Line distance 5.0 mm.
• Graphic: Dot distance 2.0 mm. Braille and Graphic can be mixed in the same document, but not on the same page.

Data Characteristics:

Centronics parallel and Serial interface.

Speech-guided User Interface in several languages:

Yes.

Braille Text Memory:

Maximum 200 pages.

Braille Tables:

Maximum 20 selected Braille tables including user-definable.

Approvals:

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC and the EMC rules.

Warranty:

One year warranty

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INDEX Basic-D Braille Printer

DOUBLE-SIDED BRAILLE PRINTER FOR CONTINUOUS TRACTOR-FED PAPER

The Basic-D is controlled by a print and braille-labeled front panel. Combined with the speech feedback, it is easy to install and operate for blind and sighted users alike.

Some of its features:

CONTINUOUS TRACTOR-FED PAPER

The tractor feed system in combination with the double-sided printout, effective copy function, good durability and high speed print, makes the Basic-D the obvious choice for Braille production centers of all sizes. The paper feed system benefits from the ability to print a complete box of paper continuously and without interruption.

BRAILLE QUALITY

The braille quality of the Basic-D is one of the best on the market. It has equally-formed dots that will last for a long time. The design of the forming process reduces the risk of holes and cracked dots. A cracked dot will have a limited lifetime.

DOUBLE-SIDED BRAILLE

The double-sided function not only reduces the quantity of paper by 50%, but also costs and amount of work involved when binding, mailing, storing and handling. With Basic-D, you can combine double-sided printout and graphics. It will automatically format the page so that the graphics do not interfere with the text.

SPEECH-GUIDED USER INTERFACE

Blind and sighted users are guided equally by speech feedback, together with the print and Braille-labeled front panel. The speech is available in a number of languages.

A 2400 PAGES/DAY COPY MACHINE

The copy function, in combination with the tractor-feed system, and a 400-page text buffer makes Basic-D an effective Braille copy machine, producing up to 2400 pages during an 8 hour working day.

TECHNICAL DATA

Speed:

Documented printing speed on a test file of 100 pages (42 characters, 25 lines), 300 PPH (pages per hour) or 78 CPS (characters per second). Many printers are rated at a theoretical maximum speed which can indicate 1.5-3 times higher ratings. Test file available upon request.

Size:

WxDxH 521x246x120 mm (20.2x10x5 Inch) Weight 8 kg (16 lbs)

Printing Principal:

13 high quality hardened hammers forming against hardened steel anvils

Text Buffer: 400 kB (app. 400 braille pages)

Program Memory:

516 kB FLASH memory

Paper:

Continuous tractor-feed paper. Width 100-330mm (4-13 Inch), Form length 2-15 inch (steps of 1, 1/2, 1/3 inch), Paper weight 100-250 gsm

Double-sided System:

Interpoint

2.5 mm intercell dot distance

Interline

2.2 mm intercell dot distance

Dot size:

Height 0.45 mm, Diameter base 1.6mm

Graphic:

Resolution 2.5 mm 2.0 mm and 1.6 mm

Character Per Line:

Interpoint

maximum 42 character per line

Interline

maximum 48 character per line

Interface:

Centronics parallel and Serial interface

Control and Setup:

20 keys labelled in braille and print with speech feedback. ESC sequences for permanent or temporary installation

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INDEX Basic Top and Cabinet

Basic Acoustic Top

The Basic Acoustic Top reduces the noise level from the Basic-D or Basic-S up to 10db(A). It is a small, light weight, affordable unit that simply covers the Basic Braille Printer and stops noise transmission. It is designed for desktop use when the Basic is used for up to 30 minutes of continual printing. Small size and low weight makes it a portable unit.

Final noise reduction levels will depend on the acoustic characteristics of the room where the unit is used. The dominating noise from the Basic Braille Printer with an Acoustic Top is transmitted via the paper. Index recommends having soft material around the paper input/output area to insure minimum noise levels. The paper path is made to have the minimum noise level in front of the printer where the paper enters.

BASIC SOUND ENCLOSURE CABINET

The Basic Acoustic Cabinet reduces noise levels to 60 db(A) or less when printing. In addition, it includes paper input/output areas to insure easy, stable paper transport and stacking. The combination of the Basic-D with the Basic Acoustic Cabinet gives you a contained, complete, medium volume Braille production module at a very competitive price.

It has a capacity of 2,400 pages per eight hours a working day. With the Acoustic Cabinet, the Basic-D can be used in a normal work environment without disruption of others nearby.

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Everest Hood

The Everest Acoustic Hood reduces noise to a level of 55 dB(A) or less when printing. This is normally accepted to be below the recommended level for office equipment.

CHARACTERISTICS:

Noise Level:

Max. 55 dB(A), when Everest Printing

Noise Reduction:

24 dB(A)

Size:

696 x 677 x 544 mm net 38.5 kg

Gross Size:

790 x 760 x 360 mm, 44.5 kg

Material:

Dense fibre board 22/10mm, glass 5mm and aluminum extrusion

Can be assembled on site:

10 screws + 2 hinges

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