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There is tape on the ends of the film.
Remove the tape or trim the ends of the film with
scissors. After removing tape, wipe off all traces
of adhesive with a soft, dry cloth, being careful not
to damage the film.
Film with the defects listed below requires repair before it can be used in the SA-21. It can be scanned
without repair using the FH-3 film holder with the MA-20 (S) slide-mount adapter.
Film That Must Be Repaired Before It Can Be Used in the SA-21
Problem
Solution
Before scanning, remove dir t and dust from the film and perforations with a blower and wipe off
fingerprints with a dry, soft cloth, being careful not to scratch the film.
Film is cut on an angle or torn.
Trim the end of film straight across, being care-
ful not to cut across the perforations.
The final perforation has been cut or torn.
Trim the film straight across, being careful not to
cut across the remaining perforations. If the film
can not be trimmed without cutting across the
image in the frame, trim only the outer edge
from the perforation as shown above at left.
