Basic-D V5 World leading tractor-fed braille embosser Basic-D V5 a light-weight embosser - Basic-D is a compact and light braille embosser at a competitive price. Basic-D is a compact and light braille embosser at a competitive price. Read more Basic-D V5 ports - Basic-D V5 includes Wi-Fi network, wired network, Bluetooth, USB port and port for USB memory stick. Basic-D V5 includes Wi-Fi network, wired network, Bluetooth, USB port and port for USB memory stick.Read More Basic-D V5 control panel - The control panel is easy to understand. The user is guided with multi-lingual speech feedback, text and light. The control panel is easy to understand. The user is guided with multi-lingual speech feedback, text and light. Read More Basic-D V5 a tractor-fed embosser - Basic-D V5 supports heavy braille printing on fan-fold paper. Basic-D V5 supports heavy braille printing on fan-fold paper. Read more The Basic-D web interface - Index BrailleApp is probably the best use interface ever made for braille printers. It is available on Index V5 printers. Index BrailleApp is probably the best use interface ever made for braille printers. It is available on Index V5 printers. Read more For more than 20 years Basic-D has been the most sold braille embosser in the world. Double sided braille 140 characters per second Dot forming height 0,58 mm Braille and text labeled control panel Tractor-fed paper​ Link to Basic Acoustic Hood Link to Index YouTube Playlist tabs (tap to change) Photos Videos Features Accessories Downloads Tech specs Basic-D V5 front angle Basic-D V5 backside Basic-D V5 control panel Basic-D V5 open lid Basic-D V5 front view Basic-D side view Basic-D closed tractors Basic-D open tractors Basic-D with paper Basic-D V5 Getting Started Index Basic-D V5 Index Braille's High Quality Braille Animation How to build a Basic-D V4 Packing Basic-D V4 Webinar - Install a network port on V5 Basic-D V5 Getting Started Change hammers All model V4 Basic-D V5 by Mr Index Basic-D V5 specific features 1366 - New type of V5 embosser September 2022 Index has launched a new type of the V5 embossers called 1366. The previous V5 embossers are called type 1365 and the main difference between the two types is the main board. The reason for developing this new type of board was because we needed to replace the WiFi/Bluetooth module. Learn more The history of Basic-D Basic-D has been in the front line of braille printers since the introduction. Learn more Learn more Improvements of Basic-D V5 Basic-D V5 has been updated to support mainstream technology. Learn more Learn more Horizontal and vertical braille printing Emboss Braille horizontally or vertically using the Basic-D V5 Braille embosser. Learn more Learn more 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. Learn more Learn more Tactile graphics All Index V5 printers support tactile graphics mixed with braille at the same page. Graphic images are generated by complimentary softwares. Learn more Learn more Optimized maintaining All mechanical systems need maintaining. With Index embossers it is minimized to: Cleaning the paper sensors from paper dust Rubbing up the pick up rollers in Everest-D and BrailleBox Cleaning paper dust from the solenoids Upgrading the embosser firmware Common features Control panel The control panel is the user interface which allows the user to setup and use embosser. Learn more Learn more BrailleApp web interface Index V5 printers support the BrailleApp user interface. It is probably the most intuative user interface on the market. Learn more Learn more Braille quality The New Generation V5 solenoids introduced in October 2018, offers an excellent braille quality. The dot hight and form are maintained during hours of continuous printing. Learn more Watch video Learn more idB: Index-direct-Braille idB (Index-direct-Braille) opens the possibility to print standard files without an external braille editor. The file will be translated and formatted within the printer, following the active embosser layout. Learn more Learn more Acapela synthetic speech In V5 embossers the speech feedback is generated by Acapela synthetic speech. This enables dynamic feedback when controlling the embosser. Learn more Learn more Remote support Via the remote support portal Index team and the distributors have access to selected Index V5 printers. The V5 printer should be connected to a network and upgraded to latest firmware. Learn more Learn more Ports on Index V5 Index V5 printers include USB port, port for USB memory stick, wired network, WiFi network and Bluetooth. Learn more Learn more Accessories Acoustic Hood Basic Table-based hood for home and office use Acoustic Hood model for Basic-D, reducing embossing noise levels by more than 90%. NEW: Includes a built-in paper cutter. Read more Index Braille Stapler A heavy-duty stapler for braille books The Index Braille Stapler is a heavy-duty stapler in whose design can accommodate for thicker documents such as braille books. It suits nicely braille documents embossed in booklet format using A3 or 11x17" paper, but can be used for any braille documents. Read more 12" Fanfold paper Tractor-fed braille paper Standard fanfold braille paper suitable for Basic-D. We deliver it when you need it, right from stock. Read more what are you looking for? Latest Windows 11/10/8/7 Printer Driver Latest Windows 11/10/8/7 Printer Driver Index Printer Driver 8.5.4 for Windows 11/10/8/7 contains new features to aid in using Index Braille Printers on Windows download Previous Printer Driver Release Notes - Windows 11/10/8/7 Manuals V5 User manual English 2020-02 RTF PDF V5 User Manual German 2020-02 PDF V5 User Manual French 2020-02 RTF V5 User Manual Italy 2019-05 PDF V5 User Manual 2018-08 PDF Latest V5 User Manual RTF PDF V5 User Manual Russian 2022-01 PDF V5 User Manual Swedish 2017-12 PDF Latest V5 User Manual 2018-08-21 The latest Index V5 user manual 2017-03-09 PDF V5 User Manual April 2017 Including V5 Basic-D, Everest-D and BrailleBox RTF PDF V5 User Manual May 2017 Include Basic-D, Everest-D, BrailleBox and FanFold-D. PDF Drivers Linux Printer Driver (64 bit) with support for Index direct Braille Linux Printer Driver 1.3.0 for Index Braille Printers with support for Index direct Braille for Linux (64 bit) download Index Printer Driver 8.3.1 Supports Index embossers V5, V4 & V3 including FanFold-D. Printer driver for Windows Vista, Windows 7, 8 and 10. download Linux Printer Driver (i386) with support for Index direct Braille Linux Printer driver 1.2.2 for Index Braille Printers with support for Index direct Braille for Linux - i386 download Windows driver 8.2.0 BrailleBox V5 Supports Basic-D, Everest-D V3-V5, BrailleBox V4-V5 32-bit 64-bit Index Braille printer driver 8.2.1.5 Supports Index embossers V5, V4 & V3. Printer driver for Windows Vista, Windows 7, 8 and 10. This version adds support for .docx and .rtf formats on Windows. download Latest Mac OS X Printer Driver Latest Mac OS X Printer Driver (1.3.0) with support for Index direct Braille Printer Driver 1.3.0 with support for Index direct Braille for Mac OS X 11.0 (Big Sur) download Latest Firmware Firmware for V5 Current firmware version: 2024 October 31th PDF Firmware update file for V5 and type 1365 Update file for type 1365 and for update with USB media download Firmware update file for V5 and type 1366 Update file for type 1366 and for update with USB media download Firmware release notes for V5 Firmware pre-release for V5 Pre-release version for the upcoming release PDF Pre-release firmware update file for V5 and type 1365 Update file for type 1365 and for update with USB media download Pre-release firmware update file for V5 and type 1366 Update file for type 1366 and for update with USB media download Firmware pre-release notes for V5 Firmware pre-release notes for V5 - History Utilities Getting Started with TeamViewer support PDF IbPrint 7.3.0 IbPrint is a drag-and-drop icon for sending files to the embosser directly. download Read Me IbPrint 7.2.0 RTF WiFi setup parameter file download Service Replace solenoid drivers V4/V5 How to replace solenoid driver transistors and resistors on Index V4/V5. download Exploded views Basic-D V5 download Admin Declaration of Conformity - Type 1366 Declaration of Conformity for type 1366 of Index Basic-D V5 and Index Everest-D V5 download Declaration of Conformity V5 for type 1365 PDF CE Declaration V5 160W power supply PDF Index Fright insurance certificate PDF Declaration of Conformity Basic-Everest V5 2016-02 PDF PSC-cer-Japan 160W power supply PDF Declaration of Conformity V5 2017-06-12 PDF Marketing Index Catalogue V5 2024 Index Catalogue V5 2024 download Technical specifications Braille Embossing speed cps 140 cps Single-sided Double-sided Vertical printing (booklet) Adjustable line spacing Braille font 2.2, 2.5, 3.2 mm Tactile resolution 500 dpi Forming method 13 solenoids against steel anvils Additional info The tactile resolution is that we can place a dot with a position of 0.05 mm with the floating dot area descibed on page Floating page braille printing 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 Depending on region cps/1000 USD 38 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 80-250 g/m2 Paper width 89-325 mm (3.5"-12,8") Paper length 25-431mm (1"-17") Adjustable paper size Fixed paper size -
Basic-D V5 a light-weight embosser - Basic-D is a compact and light braille embosser at a competitive price. Basic-D is a compact and light braille embosser at a competitive price. Read more
Basic-D V5 ports - Basic-D V5 includes Wi-Fi network, wired network, Bluetooth, USB port and port for USB memory stick. Basic-D V5 includes Wi-Fi network, wired network, Bluetooth, USB port and port for USB memory stick.Read More
Basic-D V5 control panel - The control panel is easy to understand. The user is guided with multi-lingual speech feedback, text and light. The control panel is easy to understand. The user is guided with multi-lingual speech feedback, text and light. Read More
Basic-D V5 a tractor-fed embosser - Basic-D V5 supports heavy braille printing on fan-fold paper. Basic-D V5 supports heavy braille printing on fan-fold paper. Read more
The Basic-D web interface - Index BrailleApp is probably the best use interface ever made for braille printers. It is available on Index V5 printers. Index BrailleApp is probably the best use interface ever made for braille printers. It is available on Index V5 printers. Read more
1366 - New type of V5 embosser September 2022 Index has launched a new type of the V5 embossers called 1366. The previous V5 embossers are called type 1365 and the main difference between the two types is the main board. The reason for developing this new type of board was because we needed to replace the WiFi/Bluetooth module. Learn more
The history of Basic-D Basic-D has been in the front line of braille printers since the introduction. Learn more Learn more
Improvements of Basic-D V5 Basic-D V5 has been updated to support mainstream technology. Learn more Learn more
Horizontal and vertical braille printing Emboss Braille horizontally or vertically using the Basic-D V5 Braille embosser. Learn more Learn more
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. Learn more Learn more
Tactile graphics All Index V5 printers support tactile graphics mixed with braille at the same page. Graphic images are generated by complimentary softwares. Learn more Learn more
Optimized maintaining All mechanical systems need maintaining. With Index embossers it is minimized to: Cleaning the paper sensors from paper dust Rubbing up the pick up rollers in Everest-D and BrailleBox Cleaning paper dust from the solenoids Upgrading the embosser firmware
Control panel The control panel is the user interface which allows the user to setup and use embosser. Learn more Learn more
BrailleApp web interface Index V5 printers support the BrailleApp user interface. It is probably the most intuative user interface on the market. Learn more Learn more
Braille quality The New Generation V5 solenoids introduced in October 2018, offers an excellent braille quality. The dot hight and form are maintained during hours of continuous printing. Learn more Watch video Learn more
idB: Index-direct-Braille idB (Index-direct-Braille) opens the possibility to print standard files without an external braille editor. The file will be translated and formatted within the printer, following the active embosser layout. Learn more Learn more
Acapela synthetic speech In V5 embossers the speech feedback is generated by Acapela synthetic speech. This enables dynamic feedback when controlling the embosser. Learn more Learn more
Remote support Via the remote support portal Index team and the distributors have access to selected Index V5 printers. The V5 printer should be connected to a network and upgraded to latest firmware. Learn more Learn more
Ports on Index V5 Index V5 printers include USB port, port for USB memory stick, wired network, WiFi network and Bluetooth. Learn more Learn more
Acoustic Hood Basic Table-based hood for home and office use Acoustic Hood model for Basic-D, reducing embossing noise levels by more than 90%. NEW: Includes a built-in paper cutter. Read more
Index Braille Stapler A heavy-duty stapler for braille books The Index Braille Stapler is a heavy-duty stapler in whose design can accommodate for thicker documents such as braille books. It suits nicely braille documents embossed in booklet format using A3 or 11x17" paper, but can be used for any braille documents. Read more
12" Fanfold paper Tractor-fed braille paper Standard fanfold braille paper suitable for Basic-D. We deliver it when you need it, right from stock. Read more
Latest Windows 11/10/8/7 Printer Driver Index Printer Driver 8.5.4 for Windows 11/10/8/7 contains new features to aid in using Index Braille Printers on Windows download
Linux Printer Driver (64 bit) with support for Index direct Braille Linux Printer Driver 1.3.0 for Index Braille Printers with support for Index direct Braille for Linux (64 bit) download
Index Printer Driver 8.3.1 Supports Index embossers V5, V4 & V3 including FanFold-D. Printer driver for Windows Vista, Windows 7, 8 and 10. download
Linux Printer Driver (i386) with support for Index direct Braille Linux Printer driver 1.2.2 for Index Braille Printers with support for Index direct Braille for Linux - i386 download
Index Braille printer driver 8.2.1.5 Supports Index embossers V5, V4 & V3. Printer driver for Windows Vista, Windows 7, 8 and 10. This version adds support for .docx and .rtf formats on Windows. download
Latest Mac OS X Printer Driver (1.3.0) with support for Index direct Braille Printer Driver 1.3.0 with support for Index direct Braille for Mac OS X 11.0 (Big Sur) download
Firmware update file for V5 and type 1365 Update file for type 1365 and for update with USB media download
Firmware update file for V5 and type 1366 Update file for type 1366 and for update with USB media download
Pre-release firmware update file for V5 and type 1365 Update file for type 1365 and for update with USB media download
Pre-release firmware update file for V5 and type 1366 Update file for type 1366 and for update with USB media download
Replace solenoid drivers V4/V5 How to replace solenoid driver transistors and resistors on Index V4/V5. download
Declaration of Conformity - Type 1366 Declaration of Conformity for type 1366 of Index Basic-D V5 and Index Everest-D V5 download