PIAF – Guidance on using Zychem swell paper to make tactile documents

PIAF – Guidance on using Zychem swell paper to make tactile documents

Problem

A PIAF user requires guidance on creating tactile images on Zychem swell paper for use with the PIAF.


Applies to

  1. PIAF 


Detail

The PIAF machine in conjunction with the Zychem paper allows the user to create tactile diagrams.  The Zychem media is heat sensitive and when processed through the PIAF machine will raise any black lines that have been drawn or printed onto it at an earlier stage.

Resolution

Please see the recommendations below. 

  1. Any image drawn or printed on the Zychem media should be in black, colours drawn will not be made tactile.  
  2. You can either use an inkjet printer or photocopier with the paper.
  3. After printing avoid touching the paper and allow to dry for at least 10 minutes before handling and putting through PIAF machine. 

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