A-61133 March 2003 A-7
Film leader — M-type
magazine
When using an M-type magazine, a 31.5 in. (800 mm) leader must be
affixed to the film. The following criteria should also be met:
• The leader must be square to the attached film.
• The first film images should not be closer than 16 in. (400 mm) from
the leader-film splice location.
• The leader must be clean and in good condition (free of creases,
burrs, bends, etc.).
• Only transparent leader tapes can be used.
Film trailer — ANSI
magazines
When using an ANSI magazine, use a trailer end holder to fix the film
end to the supply reel. The following criteria should also be met.
• Be sure to wind the film onto the supply reel in the correct direction.
• The film trailer must contain no images and must be at least 18 in.
(450 mm) long as measured from the supply reel to the last image
on the film.