Perkins Brailler

  • Best in Class: The most widely used mechanical braille writer in the world since its invention in 1951.
  • Durability that Lasts for Decades: Metal casing, closed body architecture (limiting dust accumulation), and over 66 years of craftsmanship, resulting in a resilient product.
  • Wide-ranging Usefulness: Wide paper length to accommodate complex math, note taking or other literacy activities.
  • Reliable Support: One year warranty, repair service trainings and repair service centers throughout the world, ensuring that any problem with your product is resolved quickly.
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Features & Specs

  • Full right and left margin adjustments to accommodate any paper size and line centering
  • Round paper-feed knobs to enable easy paper loading and unloading
  • Metal carrying handle
  • Fast response time between typing and output
  • Ergonomic Design for ease of typing
  • Audible bell sound seven spaces before end of line
  • Carriage release, full horizontal movement between margin stops
  • Braille output conforms to American National Library Service for the Blind Size and Spacing Standard
  • Includes user manual in both print and braille
  • Includes leather dust cover
  • Extension keys available for purchase
  • Weight: 10.6 lb (4.8 kg)
  • Paper size maximum: 11.5 x 14 in (29.2 x 35.6 cm)
  • Recommended paper weight: 90 lb
  • Key pad: Ergonomic design for ease of typing; Perkins keyboard standard
  • Bell: Audible bell sounds 7 spaces before end of lineBraille produced by the Perkins Brailler conforms to the American National Library Service for the Blind Size and Spacing Standard.

    Perkins Brailler schematic showing dot spacing and height.

  • Dot height: .019 in (.5 mm)
  • Dot diameter: .057 (1.4 mm)
  • Dot spacing: .09 in (2.3 mm)
  • Character spacing: .24 in (6 mm)
  • Line spacing: .4 in (10 mm)