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Why can master negative microfilm be used in a reader/printer?

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Why can master negative microfilm be used in a reader/printer?

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The master negative is preserved as the first-generation photo image. Silver gelatin emulsion is highly susceptible to physical damage. A few passes through a poorly maintained reader/printer can severely scratch the emulsion. For more information, see State Archives Technical Publication #77, Managing Imaging and Micrographics Projects.