[nfbcs] Braille embosser recommendations

[David Andrews]

I won't make a specific recommendation -- it depends on your budget, 
how much you emboss, single-sided or interpoint etc.  There are many variables.

As to paper jamming -- I have used the full range of embossers in a 
variety of settings, and have found that the most important thing is 
to set it up so paper can move freely to the machine, and off of it 
as well.  If it catches, piles up back onto the machine etc., 
problems can happen.

So basically you need some room.

Dave

At 03:04 PM 1/3/2013, you wrote:
>The NFB Texas affiliate is considering purchasing a new,
>refurbished or gently used braille embosser. I have been asked to
>assist in this process. I'm wondering if any of you might have
>recommendations for a durable work horse embosser, preferably one
>that doesn't have to be baby sat to keep the paper jams from
>mucking up the process? The affiliate braille's quite a bit of
>material with our youth programs, state convention, leadership
>trainings etc. I'm sure we'd even braille more materials if we
>had an embosser that we could keep going with relative ease. We
>would like to spend under $5000.00 if at all possible.
>We are considering the Juliet Pro 60. But I would like to know
>what embossers you guys would recommend. Also if any of you know
>of someone who would be selling a braille embosser that would fit
>our affiliates' needs and price point please send me that
>information as well.
>The affiliate currently has an older VersaPoint Duo and an Index
>4x4 Pro. Neither embosser is currently in full working order.
>They are running Windows XP with the current version of Duxbury
>on a network. They would like the embosser to be available on the
>network as well. We are considering the option of upgrading our
>operating system this year.
>
>Thank you for your assistance!
>Jeanine Lineback, CEO Lineback Technology Solutions