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From classic to cool: Six ways the SMART Brailler facilitates braille learning
Early adopters of the SMART Brailler have become speedy achievers at the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind
best in class
The most widely used brailler in the world.
The Perkins Brailler has been the most widely used mechanical braille writer in the world since its invention in 1951. With over 70 years of craftsmanship, the brailler stands the test of time with a resilient metal casing and a closed body architecture that limits dust accumulation.
Whether you’re learning to read braille or working on a complex math equation, the Perkins Brailler was built to accommodate a range of uses. The wide paper length, full margin adjustment and fast response time between typing and output allows for versatile, lifelong use.
Brailler features
Ease of use
Round paper-feed knobs enable easy paper loading and unloading and an audible bell provides an end of line warning, while key design allows for ease of typing.
Durability
Metal casing, closed body architecture (limiting dust accumulation), and over 66 years of craftsmanship, resulting in a resilient product.
Conforms to braille standards
Produces braille that conforms to the American National Library Service for the Blind Size and Spacing Standard.
Multipurpose
Full right and left margin adjustments to accommodate any paper size and line centering enables the user to braille varying size documents, such as letters, reports, school work, complex math output, note cards and recipes.
Convenient storage
Includes a metal carrying handle for easy transportation, as well as a leather dust cover for protection when not in use.
Reliable support
Includes a user manual in both print and braille along with a one-year warranty. Repair training and service centers throughout the world ensure that any problem with your product is resolved quickly.
Brailler models & support
Electric, large cell & unimanual brailler models
A variety of Brailler models provide additional features.
Product support
Download user manuals and locate repair specialists.
Cleaning video and basic maintenance guides
Step-by-step instructions for doing your own basic cleaning, oiling and general maintenance to keep your Brailler in top shape.
What our users are saying
Dr. William Rowland Former President, World Blind Union“The Perkins Brailler is the best machine ever invented to teach students braille.”
Perkins Brailler stories & resources
FAQ’s
We’re here to answer all of your brailler questions.
- You can buy a Perkins Brailler online at our website.
- Contact Perkins Solutions directly.
- You may purchase braillers through the local reseller in your region.
There are currently four variations of the Perkins Brailler available:
It is important to load the paper properly into the brailler. Otherwise, it will appear to be jammed and will not work.
- Move the carriage lever to the left-hand side of the brailler (starting position)
- Depress the line spacer until it will not depress anymore
- Pull the pressure roller levers towards you to open the drum
- Insert the paper from the back into the rounded roller drum and ensure that the paper is aligned to the left-hand side of the brailler
- Push the pressure roller levers away from you to secure the paper
- Roll the paper all the way in till the feed knobs stop turning
- Hit the line spacer once
- Begin to braille
We have everything you need!
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