[misc.handicap] braille paper

Steve.Bauer@f6.n291.z1.fidonet.org (Steve Bauer) (07/19/90)

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I just received a new TSI VersaPoint 40 braille printer.  Where's 
the best place to order tractor feed braille paper in both 11X11.5 
and 8.5X11 sizes?
 
Steve/Wichita, KS
 

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David.Andrews@p0.f89.n129.z1.fidonet.org (David Andrews) (07/21/90)

Index Number: 9380

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SB> I just received a new TSI VersaPoint 40 braille printer.   
 SB> Where's the best place to order tractor feed braille paper in  
 SB> both 11X11.5 and 8.5X11 sizes? 
  
Steve,
The best price I have found for 11 by 11.5 inch paper is from the NFB.  They
sell 1300 sheets for $39.00.  I buy my 8.5 by 11 from American Thermoform.  I
think it is $32.95 or thereabouts.  Not as many places carry the smaller paper.
 
Can I interest you in a good translator???
David Andrews

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David.Andrews@p0.f89.n129.z1.fidonet.org (David Andrews) (07/27/90)

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 SB> Dave, 
 SB>   
 SB> Thanks for the tip on where to buy braille paper.  Can anyone 
 SB> buy from NFB even if you are not an NFB member? 
  
Steve,  Anyone can buy aids and appliances, braille paper etc., from the NFB. 
You should send payment with order to them at 1800 Johnson Street, Baltimore, MD
21230.  There is a braille catalog/price list available also.
David Andrews

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Phil.Scovell@f810.n104.z1.fidonet.org (Phil Scovell) (08/12/90)

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For the past few years I have been buying my Braille paper from a local 
office supply paper company.  Although I haven't checked the prices of 
Braille paper recently, I recall when I began doing this that it saved 
me a lot of money.  I paid $4.25 this week for a ream of 250 sheets.  
This is the 8 and a half by eleven size and is the weight of the heavy 
white Braille paper.  It isn't punched, however, but I've had it 
punched by a print shop for a little more.  I happen to have my own 
three hole punch at home so that saves even more.  Perhaps this is 
really only a savings of two or three dollars off the A P H  price for 
500 sheets but at least I don't have to wait several weeks to get it.  
Additionally, if I by ten packages at one time the price drops to only 
$3.70 per ream of 250 sheets.  You might be able to duplicate these 
prices by just taking a sheet of the Braille paper you currently use to 
a local office supplier and show them what you need.  If I used a 
lighter weight paper, it would probably even be less expensive.
Phil.

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David.Andrews@f778.n115.z1.fidonet.org (David Andrews) (12/29/90)

Index Number: 12598

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According to the last Braille Monitor, paper for the Blazer, the 8.5 by 
11 inch paper, is not available from the NFB.  This is of course tractor 
feed paper.  A box of 1100 sheets costs $25.00.  Send orders to Materials 
center,
NFB
1800 Johnson Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
 
You can call 301-659-9314 if you need more info.
 
I also understand that american thermoform has dropped prices on all its 
computer paper with 11 by 11.5 paper in boxes of 100 sheets going for 
around $30.  
 
It is nce to see the competition.
David Andrews

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Al.Hoffman@p0.f143.n109.z1.fidonet.org (Al Hoffman) (03/14/91)

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What would you all think of this:
     Braille paper, normal braille page size, with tractor feeds, and
holes for 3 ring binders, at 1.1 cents per page?  Let me know--oh, the
paper is lightweight, 20 pound, but doesn't wear unless really abused.
No, you wouldn't put NLS books on it, but for your own stuff its
perfect.  Let me know what you all think.

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