This practice is intended to provide a means of rapid evaluation of comparative image quality relative to carbon paper, carbonless paper, inked ribbons, and similar image-producing products.

1. Scope

1.1 This practice covers standardized procedures utilizing the electric or electronic typewriter as an imaging device for measuring the performance properties of carbonless paper, carbon paper, inked ribbon, and similar image producing products.

Note 1—Electric and electronic typewriters covered by this practice have a full-character type element. Examples of such elements are type bar, ball, thimble, and daisy wheel.

1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

D685 Practice for Conditioning Paper and Paper Products for Testing

D3460 Specification for White Watermarked and Unwatermarked Bond, Reprographic, and Laser Printer Cut-Sized Office Papers

E284 Terminology of Appearance

F221 Terminology Relating to Carbon Paper and Inked Ribbon Products and Images Made Therefrom

F549 Terminology Relating to Carbonless Copy Products

F909 Terminology Relating to Printers

F1125 Terminology of Image Quality in Impact Printing Systems

ANSI Standard

Keywords

electric typewriter; electronic typewriter; image quality; Copy materials/products--carbon paper; Electrical typewriter test; Image analysis--copy materials; Inked ribbons; Typewriter materials/applications; Copy materials/products--carbonless;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 35.260 (Office machines)

Citing ASTM Standards

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