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From: Marda.Anderson@f150.n321.z1.fidonet.org (Marda Anderson)
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Subject: new Braille printer introduced
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Date: 28 Jun 90 17:01:22 GMT
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I recently received information in the mail from a company called Howtech 
in Hudson, New Hanmpshire, describing their new printer.  It is a ink 
jet printer which can be used to print Braille as well.  Grade Two 
Braille can be printed using one of the translation programs such as 
Duxbury or Turbobraille.  The printer can also do graphics though I 
didn't see an example of the graphics.  There was also no mention of 
price.  If anyone has heard more, it might be interesting to know about 
it.  The information I received was in print except for a sample of 
Braille from the printer.  Personally, I was disappointed in the Braille. 
 The translation was perfect but the dots were not as sharp as those 
printed on a Braille embosser, Braille writer, etc.  The sharpness was 
about equal to the dots from the converted daisy wheel printer from Arts 
Computer Products.  It was readable, but I know there are some people who 
would have trouble with it.
Just thought I'd pass that info along.  If you want more information, I 
still have the letter so I can get the address.
marda

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