Tech Tip 112: Loading Film into the IMAGELINK Smart Cassette

This guide describes the correct steps for loading a microfilm roll into the IMAGELINK Smart Cassette.

Highlights

• Open the film box in subdued light
• The reel always goes in with the side numbered 1 facing up
• Film unwinds from the reel counterclockwise
• The film path follows the arrows inside the cassette
• Correct loading is confirmed when the media supply indicator changes to a striped pattern

Steps

1. Open the film box in subdued light.
2. Hold the flange facing up and remove the paper band.
3. Remove the cassette cover, raise the Light Guard and place the reel on the spindle lugs of the supply spindle with the side numbered 1 facing up.
4. Film unwinds from the reel counterclockwise. Close the Light Guard after loading.
5. Thread the film around the guide roller, drive roller and idler roller following the arrows inside the cassette.
6. Hold the take up reel with the side numbered 1 facing up, insert the film into the reel slot and turn counterclockwise.
7. Align the reel on the spindle lugs and seat it in the cassette.
8. Pull the release lever toward the battery compartment and turn the take up reel three full turns counterclockwise to secure the film, then let the lever return to its normal position.
9. Close the top cover. If loaded correctly, the media supply indicator changes to a striped pattern.