Braille Printer Juliet 120 and Romeo 60

Overview

The Juliet 120 Braille printer is used for Braille mathematics, music, tactile graphics, and documents.

This is used by students and instructors.

This printer is located in SUNB 140E. - Mira Wachs is the contact for assistance. 

Instructions

This Printer is setup to be connected to users device via usb connector, drivers can be found on the website Humanware - Juliet 120 double-sided braille embosser - Blindness - Humanware - Low vision and blindness solutions: Magnifiers, Braille devices, Audio assistants, Orientation and mobility, and Embossers or the usb drive that is shipped with the printer. A usb drive with the content can also be used to print instead of connecting to users device. 

  • DuxBury font is required to use the printer. This font needs to be installed on the device that's connecting to the printer.
  • The printer does not use ink, it is also a double sided printer.
  • The printer should be in the locked position before moving.
  • The control panel on the front of the printer will allow you to navigate through your printing options. The control panel is voice activated.

Control Panel of printer

Specifications

  • Characters per second: Up to 155
  • Braille dot: ETC 40y supreme US quality dot
  • Supports double and single-sided (interpoint)
  • Tractor fed paper form
  • Translates DOCX, PDF and TXT files
  • Emboss from mobile platforms
  • Direct embossing using Direct Print, no additional translation software required
  • Emboss directly from a USB thumb drive
  • Built-in braille translator
  • Web application 
  • Includes Firebird tactile software

Compatibility

  • Windows
  • MACOS
  • Linux
  • Android (using the web application)
  • iOS (Using the web application)

Troubleshooting

Contact the Disability Support Services for assistance. Call 410-777-1411 or email dss@aacc.edu.

Still have questions?  Contact the Technical Service Desk.