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Preparing documents for
scanning
A-61096 June 1999
7. Enter function code F26.
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Use the left arrow key to change the base illumination level to 0
(the lightest setting). Press Enter and then Run. Select the
plain white form with the number 0 printed on it. Feed the
document into the transport two or three times.
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Use the right arrow key to change the base illumination level to
the next highest setting. Press Enter and then press Run.
Select the plain white form with the next highest number on it.
Feed the document into the transport two or three times.
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Repeat this process until all 10 forms have been filmed.
8. Press the C key.
9. Enter function code F27 to advance the film 2 to 3 feet.
NOTE: It is recommended that you create a 6-foot leader by
entering function code F28. The advanced film protects the
images from exposure to roomlight.
10. Remove the film from the cassettes using the steps outlined in
Chapter 3, Operating the Scanner/microimager.
11. Place each filmstrip in separate boxes and label each box with the
following information:
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Exposure Step Test
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Date of Test
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Upper or lower cassette used
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Type of microfilm used
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Machine used for test (if more than one machine is on-site)
12. Send the film for processing. For consistency, use the same
processing lab that processes your regular production work.
13. When the film is returned, evaluate it to determine which settings
produced the best images. Use a microfilm reader for the initial
evaluation; in addition, view the images via a reader/printer, or
however the end user see it.
Before you begin processing documents, be sure the documents will
feed through the scanner/microimager easily:
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Remove any staples, rubber bands, loose mending tape, or paper
clips from the documents to be processed.
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Straighten wrinkled edges and tape any torn documents.
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Trim ragged edges.
When using the automatic feeder, make certain all documents are of
similar size, texture, thickness and weight; and that the leading edges
of all documents are aligned.
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