Appendix A – Maintenance: Storing Paper
A-8 MAC 5000 System — 2000657-057, Revision B
Storing Paper
Thermal Paper
To avoid deterioration or fading of traces follow these
precautions.
1. Store in cool, dark, and dry locations. Temperature
must be below 80°F (27°C). Relative humidity must be
between 40% and 65%.
2. Avoid exposure to bright light or ultraviolet sources
such as sunlight, fluorescent, and similar lighting
which causes yellowing of paper and fading of tracings.
3. Do NOT store thermal papers with any of the following:
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carbon and carbonless forms.
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non-thermal chart papers or any other products
containing tributyl phosphate, dibutyl phthalate,
or any other organic solvents. Many medical and
industrial charts contain these chemicals.
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document protectors, envelopes, and sheet
separators containing polyvinyl chloride or other
vinyl chlorides.
4. Avoid contact with: cleaning fluids and solvents such as
alcohols, ketones, esters, ether, etc.
5. Do NOT use: mounting forms, pressure-sensitive tapes,
or labels containing solvent-based adhesives.
To assure maximum image life, thermal paper should be
stored separately in:
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manila folders
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polyester or polyimide protectors.
Plastic document protectors, envelopes, or sheet separators
made of polystyrene, polypropylene, or polyethylene will
not degrade thermal traces in themselves. However, these
materials afford no protection against fading from external
causes.
Use only mounting forms and pressure-sensitive tapes
made with starch or water-based adhesives.
Paper manufacturers advise us that these thermal products
should retain their traces when properly imaged and stored
for about 3 - 5 years. If your retention requirements exceed
these guidelines, we recommend you consider alternate
image storage techniques.
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