I thought such a printer already existed.  When I was out at C-SUN last year, Blazie was
showing a printer that produced raised tactile print.  We even brought back a few tactile
maps of the US.  Are you speaking of something different.  This printer laid down a rubbery
line.

Dave

In your message you wrote:

>August 13, 1997
>Robert S. Jaquiss
>Project Associate
>Braille Research Center
>1800 Johnson Street
>Baltimore, MD 21230
>Phone: (503) 626-7174 (Home)
>       (503) 627-4444 (Work)
>Email: [log in to unmask]
>
>Hello:
>
>     I am writing to ask for letters of support for obtaining a
>grant to produce a printer capable of producing Raised Line Graphic
>images.  Those of you who attended the National Federation of the
>Blind convention may recall that a resolution was passed asking the
>federal government to assist in further research in this area.
>Many convention attendees had the opportunity to examine a sample
>of the output of a Tektronix Inc. Phaser 600 printer demonstrating
>its ability to produce Raised Line Graphic images.  Tektronix Inc.
>also produces a related product, the Phaser 300.  This printer can
>print on 11X17 inch paper.  The Phaser 300 and the Phaser 600 use
>the same printing technology.  If all goes as planned, the modified
>Phaser 300 would be able to produce sharp, well defined tactile
>images.  It will be possible to have lines of varying width,
>height, texture (dotted, dashed etc).  It will also be possible to
>have filled areas of varying texture.  As part of the process for
>obtaining funding, it is necessary to obtain letters of support
>from members of the blindness community.  Letters should contain
>comments in the following areas:
>
>The need for access to raised line maps and diagrams in school.
>
>The need for access to raised line diagrams, graphs and
>spreadsheets at work.
>
>Did you change careers or give up on a career because you couldn't
>access graphic images?
>
>Would your career opportunities be improved if you could have rapid
>access to high quality Raised Line Graphics?
>
>I need letters as soon as possible.  An Email copy is good, but I
>would also like to receive a copy on paper.  Paper mail should be
>sent to the postal address as shown above.  Thank you for your
>support.
>
>
>                            Sincerely
>
>                         Robert Jaquiss
>
>
>
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