[Blindmath] thoughts on a PIAF please

Mon Feb 4 21:00:41 UTC 2013

When we were using "Flexipaper" from Reprotronics in New Jersey, they always used to recommend HP Inkjets as opposed to say Epson or Canon.  
(See  http://www.repro-tronics.com/flexi_paper.html) 

Needless to say HP contained high carbon content ink.

George.

-----Original Message-----
From: Blindmath [mailto:blindmath-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Brian Richwine
Sent: 04 February 2013 19:22
To: Blind Math list for those interested in mathematics
Subject: Re: [Blindmath] thoughts on a PIAF please

Has anyone had good results printing directly onto swell paper from a modern ink jet printer, or other printer that won't overheat the paper?

We used to do this, however our old ink jet printer died. We've tried a couple new ink jet printers, however the inks do not work as well. We can't get good contrast between the printed and non-printed parts... and slowing down the paper only causes the whole page to swell. I read through the troubleshooting section in the BANA Tactile Graphics guide and it suggested that high-carbon inks work best so it seems that selecting a printer based upon what ink is uses is key. Any ideas?

We'd like to start using the swell paper again, because our students don't like the output from the Tiger Embosser we purchased.

Thanks for any suggestions!
  -Brian

On Mon, Feb 4, 2013 at 2:03 AM, Susan Osterhaus <osterhauss at tsbvi.edu>wrote:

> Hi Dorine,
>
> Once I create my black line master, I print it on regular paper in any 
> printer. Then, I copy it onto the SwellTouch paper by sending the 
> paper through the by-pass tray on the side of the copy machine one 
> sheet at a time. We purchase our SwellTouch paper from American 
> Thermoform Company, but Humanware has the same paper. I think they 
> both import it from Europe or elsewhere. Reprotronics has something 
> called Flexi-Paper. I have never printed directly onto the SwellTouch paper.
>
> Susan
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Blindmath [mailto:blindmath-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of 
> Dorine in 't Veld
> Sent: Saturday, February 02, 2013 5:06 AM
> To: Blind Math list for those interested in mathematics
> Subject: Re: [Blindmath] thoughts on a PIAF please
>
> Hi Susan,
>
> What swell paper and what printer do you use? Do you print on the 
> swellpaper directly?
> We had trouble printing with a laser printer on Zyfuse paper; it was 
> too hot, so the paper swelled, got sticky and jammed the printer when 
> running through.
>
> Dorine in 't Veld
>
> Op 2013-01-25 23:54, Susan Osterhaus schreef:
> > I really like creating my geometry tactile graphics on SwellTouch 
> > paper and running them through a PIAF. All the angles are so nice 
> > and crisp. I create them using the MS Word drawing program. I first 
> > create the braille-labeled one using the SwellBraille font (in 24 pt 
> > size) recommended by the BANA Tactile Graphics Guidelines. You can 
> > obtain the font for free by downloading from the Duxbury or the TSBVI website.
> > http://duxburysystems.com/product2.asp?product=The%20Braille%20TrueT
> > yp
> > e%20
> > Fonts&level=free&action=pur or
> > http://www.tsbvi.edu/resources/1087-download-braille-and-asl-special
> > ty -fon ts  Then I go back in and change all the braille to a large 
> > print font, and I have the exact same graph for my low vision 
> > students. It is both a great tactile graphic and a wonderful black 
> > line graphic for the low vision students. If you have a student who 
> > is transitioning from print to braille, this can really give them a 
> > fun headstart. If they still have some vision, they can both see and 
> > feel the graphic on SwellTouch paper.
> > You might start with large print and then transition over to braille.
> >
> > Susan
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Lewicki, Maureen [mailto:mlewicki at bcsd.neric.org]
> > Sent: Friday, January 25, 2013 2:15 PM
> > To: SusanOsterhaus at tsbvi.edu; Blind Math list for those interested 
> > in mathematics
> > Subject: thoughts on a PIAF please
> >
> > Good Day! Is anyone using a PIAF to produce graphics quickly? Please 
> > let me know what you think of it. Thanks!
> >
> > Maureen Murphy Lewicki
> > Teacher of Visually Impaired
> > Bethlehem Central Schools
> > (518)439-7681
> > "When we do the best that we can, we never know what miracle is 
> > wrought in our life, or in the life of another." Helen Keller
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