The is a high-gloss, chrome-plated accessory designed for damage-free mounting using patented Power.Kit technology . This all-in-one adhesive system allows you to secure heavy items like bathrobes or washbags to walls without the need for drills or screws. Step-by-Step Installation Guide

: Allow the adhesive to harden completely for 12 hours . Do not touch or test the strength of the adapter during this time.

Installation is straightforward and requires no previous DIY expertise. Follow these steps to ensure a secure, long-lasting hold:

: Peel the protective film from the back of the circular metal adapter. Press the adapter firmly onto your chosen spot.

: Place the chrome hook onto the adapter and tighten it securely using the included Allen key . Key Features and Benefits

: Use a clean cloth with rubbing alcohol to remove dust, grease, or lime from the mounting area. Avoid silicone-based or non-stick cleaners, as they interfere with the adhesive.

B. Help with missing accompanying printed materials for the leaflet library

D. Help with mapping the human aspect of Franklin Electronic Publishers

E. Help fund the efforts of the Bookman Archve

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System Lineage

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System Compatibility

Bookman system compatibility chart coming soon.

Bookman Devices (136)

Bookman Cartridges (133)

Digital Book System Devices (3)

Digital Book System Cartridges (69)

Patents (40)

Reverse Engineering Page

Replacements and Restorations

Bookman Card Blank

This 3D printable card blank will ensure your Bookman cartridge contact strip stays clean and sits flush with the rest of the device by filling the card slot.

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Download blankcard.stl for 3D printing

Bookman Label Maker

This tool is used to create replacement labels for Franklin BOOKMAN cartridges that have faded or otherwise deteriorated labelling. The generated labels are downloadable as SVG files and can be printed at 100% scale for a 1:1 reproduction size suitable for application on worn ROM cards.

screenshot of the Bookman label maker web app

See the source code for this tool here.

Click here to access the Bookman Label Maker

Leaflet Library

You can find scans of various Franklin promotional / catalog leaflets below. Items listed in chronological order.

Supporting Software

This is a collection of disk images and files of related software that came bundled as part of various Franklin DBS / Bookman devices. Click to download these files.

💿 Bookman Desktop Manager v1.0 💿 Bookman Desktop Manager v1.2 💿 Bookman Desktop Manager v1.21 💿 Bookman Desktop Manager v1.3
💾 Pocket Quicken Connect v1.0 (PQN-560) 💾 Bookman Sidekick connectivity software (SDK-561, SDK-563, SDK-565) 💾 Sidekick for Windows v2.0

FEP Press Releases

FEP Company Miscellany

Critical Web Snapshots

USB Vendor Code

FEP received its own official number in the USB vendor code list after submitting it to the USB consortium: 0x09b2 (hex) or 2482 (dec). The submission was related to use of USB for the eBookman device.

Manufacturer Code / FCC Code

SEC Filings

Common Stock Certificate

How to use the round, chromed tesaВ® Smooz bathrobe hook

How to use the round, chromed tesaВ® Smooz bathrobe hook

Changelog

How To Use The Round, Chromed Tesaв® Smooz Bathrobe Hook May 2026

The is a high-gloss, chrome-plated accessory designed for damage-free mounting using patented Power.Kit technology . This all-in-one adhesive system allows you to secure heavy items like bathrobes or washbags to walls without the need for drills or screws. Step-by-Step Installation Guide

: Allow the adhesive to harden completely for 12 hours . Do not touch or test the strength of the adapter during this time. How to use the round, chromed tesaВ® Smooz bathrobe hook

Installation is straightforward and requires no previous DIY expertise. Follow these steps to ensure a secure, long-lasting hold: The is a high-gloss, chrome-plated accessory designed for

: Peel the protective film from the back of the circular metal adapter. Press the adapter firmly onto your chosen spot. Do not touch or test the strength of

: Place the chrome hook onto the adapter and tighten it securely using the included Allen key . Key Features and Benefits

: Use a clean cloth with rubbing alcohol to remove dust, grease, or lime from the mounting area. Avoid silicone-based or non-stick cleaners, as they interfere with the adhesive.

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