[Athen] Braille embosser and Tactile Graphs

[Matthew Horspool via athen-list]

Hi Geraldine,
I agree with David that more information would be ideal.
However, as a generic finger in the wind, I would say that the Juliet 120 is a very good bet. It is sold by HumanWare and is virtually identical to the Index Basic D V5.
My particular reason for recommending it is that it comes with a free license of Tactile View, which is usually a few hundred dollars in its own right, so it is good value for money compared to the Index and there is no loss of features.
It takes tractor fed paper and is quite noisy, but the embossing speed is generous, the dot quality is good and it can do graphics as well as text.
Admittedly, the embossers from ViewPlus do tend to produce better quality graphics than the Romeo/Juliet/Index range, but they are more expensive and the braille dots are not as good, and the graphics on the Juliet etc are still perfectly serviceable.
HTH,
Matthew

From: athen-list <athen-list-bounces at mailman22.u.washington.edu> On Behalf Of Geraldine Mendiola via athen-list
Sent: 15 January 2026 15:43
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Subject: [Athen] Braille embosser and Tactile Graphs

Good  morning,

I am seeking information on a Braille embosser and a tactile graphics machine to better support our students. We have two students who will need these resources this semester.
Currently, we have one embosser, but it is very old and no longer operable. Any guidance or assistance in obtaining or repairing these devices would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you for your support.
Please don't hesitate to reach out if you need any additional information.



Thank you,



Geraldine Mendiola, MSIT

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