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Film Processing | CAR Systems | Film Scanning | Filming | COM
Digital Conversion to Microfilm | Other MF Services

Film Processing
SoftFile offers microfilm processing services for customers who create their own film. Our processing laboratory uses an Allen Products M20 deep-tank film processor to create archive-quality film products that are quality-tested by our trained technicians.


CAR Systems
CAR roll film is regular roll film that contains image marks (blips) which can be counted by specialized retrieval equipment. When used in conjunction with a database index, this high-speed retrieval system offers low filming costs, easy retrieval, and the possibility of updating files. SoftFile is able to provide custom CAR solutions using almost any ODBC-compliant database including Access, FoxPro and SQL. Top


Film Scanning
SoftFile can provide microfilm and microfiche scanning to create a digital library with all of the advantages of storing documents electronically. The scanned images can then be indexed and treated in the same way as scanned paper, with retrieval software on the CD, or just as raw images to be imported into another document management system.

Our sophisticated scanning equipment can convert all types of microfilm including:

16mm and 35mm rollfilm
16mm and 35mm jackets
COM microfiche
Aperture cards

We can produce digital images from microfilm in many different formats, including PDF, JPG, TIFF, GIF and many others. We are able to deliver images via our secured FTP site, on CD, or 4mm DAT tape.
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Filming
Microfilm has been the most cost effective and safe method of document archiving for well over 150 years and continues to be so today.
We have been microfilming to AIIM and ANSI standards for over 20 years and have a long list of very satisfied clients.
Microfilm can be generated from any size of document. We are able to provide the following film formats:

16mm Roll
35mm Roll
35mm Aperture Cards
16mm Microfiche Jackets
35mm Microfiche Jackets
16/35 Combo Jackets

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COM
Computer Output Microfiche (C.O.M.) remains one of the most cost effective method of archiving, mass replicating and distributing computer reports. Our production staff can accept input from many different systems, including (but not limited to) the following:

IBM mainframes
HP mainframes
Burroughs mainframes
Windows PC systems

We support both fixed and variable-length data files, and also handle both ASCII and EBCDIC translations. Our COM production department runs 24/7 and can provide your company with the turnaround that you require.

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Digital Conversion To Microfilm
SoftFile uses Kodak's state-of-the-art Digital Archive Writer to convert scanned images and/or ASCII text files to 16mm, high-quality microfilm with a silver-halide emulsion specifically optimized for digital image capture. Our film is ISO/ANSI-certified to remain readable for 500 years when properly processed and stored under controlled conditions. Archive Media can be processed, retrieved, and re-digitized using standard retrieval products.
SoftFile can provide you with archival quality images, quick turnaround, and reasonable prices. Our FTP server can accept digital input from anywhere in the world, and our round-the-clock production facility can meet your required deadlines.


Primary Features:

  • Accepts Single Page and Multi Page TIFF images - Very popular and common image format.
  • Accepts Group 3/Group 4 Compression, JBIG compression - Very popular and common image compressions.
  • Accepts 100-600 dpi images - Very flexible and popular range of image dpi.
  • Accepts mixed image sizes: checks, letter - Allows easy use with typical multi-size image files.
  • Writes in simplex, 2-up and duplex formats - Compatible with legacy films.
  • Scales images 20:1 through 50:1 - Optimizes packing density
  • Writes one or two rolls concurrently - One pass for local and off-site copy.
  • Writes Bitonal Images - High contrast images improve readability.
  • Consistent Image Quality - Digital image quality is transferred to film image.
  • Builds Name.tif and Roll Frame index - Exported back to host system to update database.
  • Provides industry image marks - Up to three levels - to support rapid, automated retrieval.
  • Frame Annotation of Image Address - Provides visual verification of image address.
Kodak Digital Archive Writer

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Other MF Services
Aperture Card scanning
Paper Prints from Microfilm
Jacket Loading & Titling

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