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The Perkins Brailler is a durable braille writing machine used for reading, writing and math from early learning through adulthood.
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.
Accommodates Additional Disabilities: Unimanual, light touch, and large print Brailler models, ensuring that more people have access to reading and writing braille.
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.
Perkins Brailler
175 North Beacon St. Watertown, MA 02472 | [email protected] | Perkins.org
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Features• 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
Additional Brailler ModelsUnimanual Perkins Brailler
Locks dots 1-3 until either dots 4-6 are added or spacebar is depressed to accommodate brailling with one hand.
Large Cell Perkins Brailler
Enlarged braille cells with more space between dots to accommodate people with tactile challenges.
Electric Perkins Brailler
Reduces key force to accommodate adults or children with weaker hands.
175 North Beacon St. Watertown, MA 02472 | [email protected] | Perkins.org
• 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 • Includes wooden eraser• Extension keys available for purchase
Physical Properties
Dimensions
Weight
Braille Specifications
Cells Per Line
Lines Per Page
Braille Paper SpecificationsPaper Size Maximum
Recommended Paper Weight
English
13.75 in L x 9.25 in W x 5.75 in H
10.6 lb
11 in x 14 in
Metric
37 cm L x 23 cm W 15 CM H
4.8 kg
29.2 cm x 35.6 cm
42
26
90 lb