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Perkins Brailler The Perkins Brailler is the best machine ever invented to teach students braille. Dr. William Rowland Former President, World Blind Union The Perkins Brailler is the most widely used mechanical braille writer in the world. Invented in 1951 at the Perkins School for the Blind, it has withstood the test of me, owing to its durability, reliability and ease of use. 175 North Beacon Street Watertown, MA 02472 Tel 855-206-8353 [email protected] Perkins.org

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Page 1: Perkins Brailler data sheet · 2016-03-22 · Perkins Brailler. Key Features & Benefits • Students can take notes or exams quickly and keep up with sighted peers, increasing their

Perkins Brailler

The Perkins Brailler is the best machine ever invented

to teach students braille. Dr. William Rowland Former President, World Blind Union

The Perkins Brailler is the most widely used mechanical braille writer in the world. Invented in 1951 at the Perkins School for the Blind, it has withstood the test of time, owing to its durability, reliability and ease of use.

175 North Beacon Street Watertown, MA 02472 Tel 855-206-8353 [email protected] Perkins.org

Page 2: Perkins Brailler data sheet · 2016-03-22 · Perkins Brailler. Key Features & Benefits • Students can take notes or exams quickly and keep up with sighted peers, increasing their

Perkins Brailler

Key Features & Benefits

• Students can take notes or exams quickly and keep up withsighted peers, increasing their motivation and confidence

• Teachers can prepare lessons, assignments andexams quickly and easily

• Highly durable (known to last for decades)• Margin guides can be moved right and left to

accommodate paper size• Round paper-feed knobs for easy paper loading

and unloading• Metal carrying handle

I have two loves in my life: my wife and my Perkins Brailler

-Hernando Pradilla-CobosProfessor, Colombia

Physical Properties English MetricDimensions 13.75 in L x 9.25 in W x 5.75 in H 37 cm L x 23 cm W x 15 cm HWeight 10.6 lb 4.8 kg

Braille SpecificationsCells Per Line 42Lines Per Page 26

Brailler Paper SpecificationsPaper Size Maximum 11 in x 14 in 29.2 cm x 35.6 cmRecommended Paper Weight 90 lb

Brailler FunctionsKey Pad Ergonomic design for ease of typing; Perkins keyboard standardMargins Full right & left margin adjustment to accommodate any paper size and line centeringBell Audible bell sounds 7 spaces before end of lineCarriage Carriage release, full horizontal movement between margin stops

Brailler AccessoriesIncludes leather dust cover and wooden eraser

For more information:

Perkins.org/[email protected]

855-206-8353