Basic-D V5

Over 25 years of experience

Basic-D V5 is a compact and powerful tractor-fed Braille printer as it has always been; but now it's available with new modern features like Wi-fi connection, embossing from USB memory and braille printing from mobile devices. 

An even better Basic-D

Though the physical appearance has not changed, the Basic-D V5 has been updated to include all the latest Braille techniques and compatibility with mainstream technology.

Region defined layouts

Select and save region specific layouts or operate using 1-9 layout options including user defined. 

Horizontal & Vertical Braille printing

Emboss Braille horizontally or vertically (sideways) on the page using the Basic-D V5 Braille embosser. 

Light to sharpen the design

Light is an important design component in all V5 embossers and a hallmark for its technology level. It both guides the user interface and decorates the embosser.

An enjoyable user interface

The control panel is a local user interface which allows the user to interact with the braille embosser and provides complete embosser control.

BrailleApp printing and more

Index V5 printers supports the use of the BrailleApp. The BrailleApp is available when the V5 printer is connected to your LAN, simply type the IP addess of your printer in the serach window of the browser. The BrailleApp is now presented on PC's, mobile pones, pads and adapted to the screen size.

• Supports all major operation systems, Windows, iOS, Android, Linux and Unix
• Print braille from standard files (docx, doc, pdf, literary or contracted braille)
• Edit the translated braille file in six-key braille characters or MIT ASCII
• Manage Braille layout
• Manage printer communication, USB, WiFi, Bluetooth 
• Monitor printer status icons, update, Bluetooth, WiFi, Wired network, USM memory on the printer and printe status. 
  
  

  Even better braille quality

  The V5 solenoids (hammers) offer even better braille dot quality, a longer life cycle, possibility to increase printing speed and lower power consumption.

• idB: Index-direct-Braille

  idB is a direct braille printing application built in the V5 braille embosser. It is available free of charge and compatible with Windows, Mac and Linux computers. 
  
  

  Affordable price

  Full of truly useful features and endless braille embossing opportunities, Index V5 braille embossers  still maintain the most affordable braille printer price comparatively.

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  Acapela synthetic speech

  In V5 embossers the speech feedback is generated by Acapela synthetic speech. This enables easy feedback when controlling the embosser user interface.  
  
  
  

  Remote support

  Get Index Braille embosser support from anywhere in the world by simply connecting to our remote support function embedded in the V5 embosser.
  
  
  

  Interpoint Braille

  High quality Braille on both sides of the paper, known as interpoint or double-sided braille, is an Index Braille trademark. 
  
  

  USB host port

  Connect a USB memory stick directly to any Index V5 braille embosser via USB host port to directly print braille documents or back up and restore embosser settings.
  
  

  technical specifications

  Braille
  Embossing speed cps	120 cps
  Single-sided
  Double-sided
  Vertical printing (booklet)
  Adjustable line spacing
  Braille font	2.2, 2.5, 3.2 mm
  Tactile resolution	100 dpi
  Forming method	13 solenoids (hammers) against steel anvils
  Additional info	interpoint [standard braille] and interline [w/ 2.2 mm font] available
  Communication
  USB
  USB memory stick
  Wi-Fi network
  Wired network
  Bluetooth
  Supports mobile devices
  Printer driver for Windows
  Printer driver for Mac
  Printer driver for Linux
  Web interface
  Free firmware upgrade
  Supports idB
  Electrical
  Voltage	100-240 V AC
  Power max	140 W
  Power stand by	5 W
  Eco power down	0.05 W
  Switched power supply
  General
  Price	$3,695.00
  Warranty	2 years
  cps/1000 USD	32
  Produced by	Produced by: Index Braille Hantverksvägen 20 954 33 Gammelstad Sweden www.indexbraille.com
  Measurements
  Height	13 cm (5.12 in)
  Width	52 cm (20.47 in)
  Depth	26 cm (10.24 in)
  Net volume	17.58 dm3 (0.62 ft3)
  Net weight	7.6 kg (16.72 lbs)
  Noise level	80 dB(A)
  Noise level with acoustic protection	63 dB(A)
  Paper
  Tractor-fed
  Cut sheet fed	-
  Paper roll	-
  Sheet feeder size
  Paper weight	120-180 g/m2 (80-110 lbs)
  Paper width	100-325 mm (3.9"-12,8")
  Paper length	25-431mm (1"-17")
  Adjustable paper size
  Fixed paper size	-