Microfilm Scanning in Ontario Preserves Delicate Documents

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Microfilm Scanning in Ontario Preserves Delicate
Documents
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Microfilm Scanning in Ontario Preserves Delicate
Documents

• Microfilming allows safe archiving of fragile
  documents like newspapers, blueprints, drawings,
  maps and more
• Paper documents have limited use. Digital formats
  have issues, such as technologies rapid evolve of
  software and hardware

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Microfilm Scanning in Ontario Preserves Delicate
Documents

• Microfilm Scanning in Ontario is the Answer
• Stored information that is protected and
  accessible for years
• Microfilm scanning is stored very affordably
• No special equipment is needed to read microfilm,
  it is not dependent on sophisticated computer
  technology

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Microfilm Scanning in Ontario Preserves Delicate
Documents

• Major Differences between Microfilm and Digital
  Archiving
• Microfilm does not limit resolution of images to
  dots per inch (dpi)
• Acceptability in legal proceedings, microfilm
  cannot be doctored

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Microfilm Scanning in Ontario Preserves Delicate
Documents

• Should Microfilm be used for all Document
  Retention?
• Method selected for archiving depends on how long
  you intend to keep documents
• If documents need storing for short while,
  digital storage is good choice
• For long term storage, durable archiving method
  must be used

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Microfilm Scanning in Ontario Preserves Delicate
Documents

• Should Microfilm be used for all Document
  Retention?
• Microfilm provides longevity and detail
• Provides maximum protection for fragile
  documents. Can be used as backup archive method

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About the Author

• Kevin D'Arcy is VP of Sales and Marketing for MES
  Hybrid Document Systems, Ontario's leading
  document scanning and document management
  supplier. For more information about Microfilm
  Scanning in Ontario, visit http//www.mesltd.ca/.