I'm afraid that is a question which ideally needs to be between you and whoever
produced the document in question.
After around 30 years of working with embossers and software, we usually find
that if an embosser has a fault, it is more common to find a pattern in the
errors.
Identifying such errors can also be tricky. Many embossers for example, have
multiple embossing heads which perhaps might only emboss a specific number of
cells on the page. Hence if one pin/dot fails, it will cause an error which is
not obvious if that dot is not commonly used.
I would also be surprised if it was a software issue, as certainly such
mistakes would again be consistent.
That is why I suggest beginning with the originator.
I would suggest seeing if you cab get hold of the files created, ideally the
file before it is translated, as well as the translated file. You only need to
home in on perhaps 3 or 4 areas where mistakes have appeared which I am
positive will begin to reveal where the problem lies.
I have had quite a lot of experience in this area, though would never claim to
be an expert, but I'd be happy to assist you if you wish.
George
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From: duxuser-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <duxuser-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> On Behalf Of
Nevzat Adil
Sent: 25 November 2019 17:24
To: duxuser@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [duxuser] Dot errors
Hi all,
As you'll find out from my signiture below, I am a literary braille proofreader.
In the book I am proofreading now I encounter more than usuall dot errors.
For instance, instead of the letter 'i' it gets transcribed as 'f', 'p', etc.
There such errors in almost every line and sometimes two errors in the same
line.
Also unnecessary dots appear in spaces they do not belong.
Does this mean the transcriber's embosser is in need of servicing?
Or could it be another issue?
You might also like to know that I am the admin of a facebook group called
"braille proofreaders and transcribers".
My purpose in starting such a group was to establish a venue for communication
among proofreaders and transcribers in order to facilitate the exchange of
ideas and knowledge on these two professions.
If interested follow the link below:
https://m.facebook.com/groups/2253022148359494?refid=27#groupMenuBottom
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Nevzat Adil
Library of Congress Certified Braille Proofreader
C: 512 502 4403
e-mail: nevzatadil@xxxxxxxxx
Facebook: m.facebook.com/LiteraryBrailleProofreader
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