World leading tractor-fed braille embosser
For more than 20 years Basic-D has been the most sold braille embosser in the world.
Double sided braille
140 characters per second
Dot forming height 0,58 mm
Braille and text labeled control panel
Tractor-fed paper
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The history of Basic-D
The history of the Basic-D Braille embosser
In 1988 Basic Blue Bar was developed as a part of Index first generation of modern braille embossers.
In 1995 Basic V2 was introduced. Its appearance was much like the Basic model is today.
Basic-D V3 was released in 2002, it included also USB and network ports.
Basic-D V4 introduced in 2011, it was the first black and white designed Basic.
Basic-D V5 was introduced in 2016. The V5 includes WiFi/Bluetooth, USB Host (USB memory stick) connection, synthetic speech feedback, an optimized user interface and the BrailleApp web interface.
Improvements of Basic-D V5
Basic-D V5 includes:
Increased printing speed
A modern web interface called the "BrailleApp"
Wi-Fi network
USB Host port (for USB memory stick)
LED lighting for paper in area
Wizard for Braille layouts
Horizontal and vertical braille printing
Traditionally braille has been printed horizontally. Basic-D opens new print type possibilities.
Supported print types
Single/double sided, traditionally horizontal printing
Single/double sided Z-folding. Horizontal printing where every second paper is printed from bottom to top. The pile of ready braille is stacked in correct order.
Sideways Z-folding. Vertical printout where the pages are organized ready to be stapled. Supported by the BrailleApp, not by commersial braille editors.