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Edition October 1996
4 - Loading
4. Slide the roll of film onto the spool assembly and push it up against the left end
bell. Note: Push the material against the end bell with the utmost care. Ensure
that the film is flush with the end bell. Otherwise registration accuracy cannot
be guaranteed.
5. Depress the thumb release button and slide the right side end bell onto the right
end of the shaft. Ensure that it has reached the material roll and locks into posi-
tion.
6. Place the right side of the film and spool assembly into the cassette and then
lower the left side into the cassette. The emulsion should be down and the curl
of the film over the felt side of the supply cassette. With the film and spool
assembly in the cassette, turn the film roll to ensure the brake mechanism is
seated in the cassette. Pull the leader (protective wrap) out a few inches without
exposing any film.
7. Replace the lid on the supply cassette with the material protruding from the felt
exit slot. Push down and turn all four quarter-turn fasteners clockwise until
secured. Note: Cassette lid must be secured before lifting it!
8. Pull the leader of the film until the protective wrap can be totally removed.
Allow 6-8 inches of film to be exposed out of the cassette.
9. Ensure that the material does not bind in the exit slot.
