AS/NZS 4579:1999 (R2016)

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Abstract

Specifies the essential performance characteristics for reader-printers designed for viewing and making hard copies from microfilm with a maximum width of 35 mm. It applies to reader-printers with a magnification less than or equal to 50:1. This Standard is identical with and has been reproduced from ISO 10197:1993.
RECONFIRMATION NOTICE
Technical Committee IT-021 has reviewed the content of this publication and in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been determined that the publication is still valid and does not require change.
Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since the original date of publication. Users are advised to ensure that they are using the latest versions of such documents as appropriate, unless advised otherwise in this Reconfirmation Notice.
Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation on 7 December 2015.
Approved for reconfirmation in New Zealand on behalf of the Standards Council of New Zealand on 18 May 2016.
The following are represented on Technical Committee IT-021:
AMS Imaging
Archives and Records Association of New Zealand
Archives New Zealand
Australian Society of Archivists
City of Boroondara
Department of Defence (Australian Government)
LINC Tasmania
Monash University
National Archives of Australia
Office of Finance and Services (NSW)
Public Record Office Victoria
Queensland State Archives
Records and Information Management Professionals Australasia
State Records (New South Wales)
State Records Office of Western Australia
The University of Sydney
Transpower New Zealand

Scope

This International Standard specifies the essential performance characteristics of reader-printers designed for viewing and making hard copies from microfilm with a maximum width of 35 mm, whether in microfilm strips or in roll form, in open reels, cartridges or cassettes, microfiche, jackets and image cards. It applies to reader-printers with a magnification less than or equal to 50:1.
The requirements for the functions of readers, as specified in ISO 6198, are summarized in clause 4 for convenience of the users of this International Standard.
This International Standard establishes minimum criteria for the hard copy prints produced by reader-printers based on the use of microtest charts ISO No. 1 and ISO No. 2 or from microforms with a specified minimum quality, either an original or a duplicate.
This International Standard does not apply to special reader-printers that produce colour or other types of specialized microforms or prints. In addition, it does not necessarily apply to enlarger-printers.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Reconfirmed 10/06/2016. This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2016 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 10/06/2016
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ISBN
Committee	MS-004
Supersedes	AS 2655-1992 DR 98491 CP AS 2653-1984 AS 2654-1984 DR 98489-98491 CP