AS/NZS 4577:1999

Specifies the essential performance characteristics for readers with magnification less than or equal to 50:1 with black and white microfilm to a maximum width of 35mm. It also specifies the performance of readers for roll microfilm, microfiche and image cards. This Standard is identical with and has been reproduced from ISO6198:1993.

This International Standard specifies the essential performance characteristics of readers with magnification less than or equal to 50:1 designed for use with black-and-white roll microfilm and strips that have a maximum width of 35 mm. It also specifies the performance of readers for microfilm, microfiche, jackets containing microforms, and image cards. It is not applicable to reader-printers or to devices such as pocket readers.

First published in Australia in part as part of AS 2655-1984.AS 2653 first published 1984.AS 2654 first published 1984.Second edition AS 2655-1992.AS 2653-1984, AS 2654-1984 and AS 2655-1992 jointly revised, amalgamated and redesignated in part as AS/NZS 4577:1999.Reconfirmed 2016. Originated in Australia in part as part of AS 2653-1984, AS 2654-1984 and AS 2655-1984. Final Australian editions AS 2653-1984, AS 2654-1984 and AS 2655-1992. AS 2653-1984, AS 2654-1984 and AS 2655-1992 jointly revised, amalgamated and redesignated in part as AS/NZS 4577:1999.