ViewPlus SpotDot embosses braille and tactile graphics and prints text and images in colour on the same sheet. A document can therefore be used by blind, partially sighted and sighted readers – for example when teacher and pupil work with the same material.
HMI no. 150117 in Hjælpemiddelbasen, the Danish database of assistive technology.
Who is it for?
- Schools and teaching where blind and sighted pupils use the same material
- Partially sighted readers who benefit from colours and contrast together with braille
- Institutions that make maps, diagrams and teaching materials
Features
| Type | Single-sided desktop braille and colour printer |
|---|---|
| Speed | Up to 50 characters per second (braille) |
| Colour printing | 300 dpi with standard HP ink cartridges: HP 56 (black) and HP 57 (colour) |
| Tactile graphics | 20 dpi with seven dot heights |
| Braille | Three dot heights |
| Paper | Cut sheets with automatic sheet feeder (up to 150 sheets of copy paper or 60 sheets of braille paper); width 110–216 mm; 50–230 g/m² |
| Connection | USB. Wireless (Wi-Fi and Bluetooth) with Tiger Box |
| Operating systems | Windows and macOS |
| Capacity | Approx. 1,000 text pages per month |
| Size and weight | Approx. 59 × 38 × 18 cm, approx. 15 kg |
Software
The embosser comes with a licence for Tiger Software Suite (TSS) from ViewPlus. With TSS you can translate text to braille directly in Word and create tactile graphics. Read more in the article Tiger Software Suite 9. The embosser can also be used with other braille software, such as Duxbury.
Documentation for applications and purchasing
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Frequently asked questions
Which ink cartridges does SpotDot use?
Standard HP cartridges: HP 56 (black) and HP 57 (colour).
Can SpotDot emboss on both sides?
No, SpotDot is single-sided.
Is colour also available on the large embossers?
Yes, the ViewPlus Premier 100 and ViewPlus Elite 200 can be extended with InkConnect (black) or Color InkConnect (colour), which also fits the Columbia. Read more in the article Color InkConnect – colour on braille.
Prices, delivery and invoicing
The price excludes VAT. The webshop is aimed at municipalities, institutions and businesses. Danish public customers can order with an EAN number and receive an electronic invoice. Delivery in Denmark is free. If you have questions or need a quote, write to info@inva.store.
Last updated: 24 October 2026.
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