Kodak D-45 User Manual

Computer Output

Microfilm Data Sheet

KODAK IMAGELINK DL 1000 Microfilm / 2482

Description

Kodak Imagelink DL 1000 Microfilm 2482 is a
rapid-access, thermally processed (dry) silver
computer output microfilm. This film is designed
to be exposed by a red (helium neon) laser.
When developed, a positive appearing image is
formed (dark characters on a light background).

Kodak Imagelink DL 1000 Microfilm is an
extremely fine-grain, high-contrast microfilm
which offers the highest quality thermally
processed microimage available. When
DL 1000 is used with Kodak Premium 1000
Thermal Print Film 1323, a very high-quality
duplicate is achieved at optimum equipment
throughput speeds.

Product Applications

Kodak Imagelink DL 1000 Microfilm is designed
to generate positive-appearing camera originals
in fiche format from helium-neon lasers used
in dry computer output microfilmers (COM)
equipment such as the Kodak Komstar 100/200/
300 Microimage Processors, Kodak Komstar
Microimage Processor IV, Kodak Optistar
Datawriter, Kodak Optistar V Processor,

Kodak Komstar Processor V, and the Kodak
Optistar Image Writer. This film can be handled

in room light and the equipment it is used with
does not require any special plumbing, venting,
or dark rooms.

Imagelink DL 1000 Microfilm is primarily used to
make masters for generating negative-appearing
distribution copies (clear characters with dark
background) on thermal print film. Positive- or
negative-appearing copies can also be made on
diazo or silver films, depending on customer
preference. This film is not intended to be used
as the primary working copy or for frequent use
in reader printers.

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Features and Benefits

Physical Properties (before-process)

 High contrast

 Extremely fine granularity

 Ultra-high resolving power

 Very slow speed

 Optimum sensitization for helium-neon

lasers (633 nm) for character exposure and
filtered tungsten source for forms overlay

 Blue-tinted 4 mil Estar Base of 0.1 nominal

visual density

 The sensitized layer of this film contains

an organic silver compound and an
incorporated developing agent

 When properly handled and stored,

information on this film can be retrieved
for at least 100 years

 Meets requirements of ANSI/NAPM

IT9.19-1994 for thermally processed
silver microfilms

 Reformulated emulsion layer

Improved image tone, resulting in blacker
characters; reduces post-process print-up;
improves raw stock keeping, resulting in
invariant speed; improves halation protection

 New conductive antistat layer and

copolymer backing

Reduces dirt attraction, resulting in cleaner
dupes; improves transport and handling;
lowers duplicator exposure time, increasing
productivity; reduces Newton's Rings on
dupes; patented technology

 Improved overcoat

Improves overcoat adhesion on processed
fiche; patented technology

Nominal Thickness Data

Unprocessed Film

Base 4.0 mil

Emulsion 0.5 mil*

Total 4.5 mil

*blue-tinted, Estar Base; backing: antistat layer and

copolymer topcoatnegligible

Handling

Film not in cartridges should be handled in total
darkness. Unexposed film in its cartridge can be
handled in room light.

Storage

Store unopened packages of film at 21°C (70°F).
If storage for longer than three months is
needed, 13°C (55°F) or lower is recommended.
Keep the film at 50% relative humidity or below,
and protected from radiation and X-rays. To
avoid moisture condensation on the film, cold
or frozen film should be warmed throughout to
approximate room temperature before the
package is opened, six hours if refrigerated, or
overnight if frozen. Once a package is opened,
do not refrigerate or freeze the film. If the Kodak
Komstar Microimage Processor will be shut
down for four hours or more, unthread the film
from the film transport.

Image Structure

Resolving power: (based on recommended
process)

Test-Object Contrast 1000:1 (ISO-RP)

1000 lines/mm

These values were determined by a method
similar to the one described in ISO Standard
6328-1982 PhotographyPhotographic

MaterialsDetermination of ISO Resolving
Power.

Diffuse RMS granularity: 15

Read at a net diffuse density of 1.00 (with a
Kodak Wratten Gelatin Filter No. 47B) using a
48-micrometer aperture.

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