ASTM F1232-98(2003)
Historical Standard: ASTM F1232-98(2003) Standard Practice for Generating a Test Pattern for Single-Pass Film Ribbons
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ASTM F1232
1. Scope
1.1 This practice covers the description and method of use of a test pattern for evaluating character yield of a single-pass typewriter or printer ribbon cartridge under continuous printing conditions.
1.2 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
F497 Practice for Use of the Electric and Electronic Typewriter as a Test Instrument
F909 Terminology Relating to Printers
F1125 Terminology of Image Quality in Impact Printing Systems
F1174 Practice for Using a Personal Computer Printer as a Test Instrument
F1175 Practice for Using the Computer Impact Print-Out Unit as a Test Instrument for Manifold Comparison
F1206 Test Method for Evaluating Color Image Output from Color Printers and Copiers
Keywords
character count; character life; character measurement; film ribbons; test pattern; typewriter ribbons; Characteristics/characterization--copy products; Inked ribbons; Single pass film ribbons; Testing methods; Test performance data; Typewriter materials/applications;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 35.260 (Office machines)
DOI: 10.1520/F1232-98R03
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