Embossing

The process of creating raised patterns on paper or other materials by pressing from behind, producing content that can be read by touch. In accessibility, embossing is the primary method for producing Braille text and tactile graphics. Braille embossers are specialized printers that punch raised dots onto thick paper, while more advanced embossers like the Tiger series can produce multiple dot heights for representing graphical content. Embossing can be done on swell paper (which uses heat to raise printed areas) or directly onto heavy paper stock using mechanical pressure.