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Loading the microfilm
When the 35mm Roll Film
Sample is chosen, a
demonstration video plays
explaining how to load 35mm
microfilm.
There is no sound to this
continuous video. But it displays
instructions for loading the film.
Notice the
Load
button on the
left side of the screen. You will
need this button.
Loading – the short version
Basically, the film reel loads on the left spindle, with the film rolling off the top of the reel
(clockwise, like toilet paper should). The film goes under the roller, up the slot, between the
upper and lower glass panes, down the slot, under the roller, and up on intake roller (again
clockwise). Click the
Load
button on the lower left of the computer screen. The carrier will close
the glass panes and shift backwards and the film display on the monitor.
Loading – long version
Step 1
The reel carrier should move forward, opening the glass panes. If it doesn’t automatically move
the carrier then slowly pull the microfilm machine’s carrier forward until the glass panes open
into an upper and lower position.
Step 2
Slide the microfilm reel onto the left spindle, matching the spindle notch to the reel’s notch.
The film should roll clockwise off the reel – off the top to the right. Push the reel back on
spindle until it goes no further.
Step 3
Under the mounted reel, there are is a roller and a slot. Wrap the film around the outside and
under of the roller and up the slot.
Step 4
Continue pulling the film up the slot and across the lower glass pane. The film should be
between the upper and lower glass panes.
