1、Designation:F132001(Reapproved 2011)Standard Test Method forEvaluating Thermal Paper Employing a Facsimile ThermalPrinter as a Test Instrument1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1320;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or,in the c
2、ase of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript epsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1.Scope1.1 This test method covers a standardized procedure utiliz-ing the facsimile thermal printer as an
3、 imaging device formeasuring the performance properties of direct thermal paper.1.2 This test method may also be used to evaluate someimaging properties of facsimile printers.1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns,if any,associated with its use.It is theresponsibilit
4、y of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.For a specificwarning statement,see 9.1.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2F335 Terminology Relating to Electrostatic ImagingF360 Practi
5、ce for Image Evaluation of Electrostatic BusinessCopiesF556 Test Method for Curl of Carbonless Copy PapersF909 Terminology Relating to Printers2.2 ANSI Standards:PH2.17 Density MeasurementsGeometric Conditions forReflection Density3PH2.18 Density MeasurementsSpectral Conditions32.3 IEEE Standard:167
6、 A Facsimile Test Chart43.Terminology3.1 Definitions3.2 thermal facsimile printera type of non-impact printerthat uses special paper coated with materials which react toheat applied by electrical resistance elements;the heat causesthe materials in the coating to form a visible image;the unit isused
7、to transmit and receive information in hard copy formover telephone lines.3.2.1 For definitions of other terms used in this test method,see Terminology F335 and F909.4.Summary of Test Method4.1 This test method consists of using a facsimile printer incopy mode under specified conditions to produce i
8、mages forthe evaluation of direct thermal paper on a comparative basis.The method is not intended for manufacturing control testing.The method also examines curl,feeding characteristics,coatingresidue,and possible operational problems which may beassociated with thermal papers from different manufac
9、turers.5.Significance and Use5.1 This test method will permit the user to make compari-sons of image quality and machine performance for thermalpaper.This test method is not intended for manufacturingcontrol testing.5.2 This test method is designed to test only thermal papersdesigned for use with fa
10、csimile machines.The test method isnot appropriate for the evaluation of thermal papers designedfor use with calculators,chart recorders,and other thermalprinters.6.Interferences6.1 Some facsimile printers in different modes may operateat various speeds.The quality of the imaging and performanceof t
11、he thermal paper can differ depending on the speed andmode of operation.6.2 Facsimile printers default setting is recommended toeliminate variations in quality of output due to electrical andtelephone line interference.6.3 Densitometry readings can also be affected by voltagefluctuations requiring s
12、imilar precautions to be taken as de-scribed in 6.2.1This test method is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F05 on BusinessImaging Products and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F05.06 onCarbonless and Thermal Imaging Products.Current edition approved Oct.1,2011.Published March 2012.
13、Originallyapproved in 1991.Last previous edition approved in 2006 as F132001(2006).DOI:10.1520/F1320-01R11.2For referenced ASTM standards,visit the ASTM website,www.astm.org,orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org.For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information,refer to the standards
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15、onshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 6.4 When making density readings with some densitom-eters,care must be taken that the unit does not damage thesample during the time required to make the measurement.Some units will cause the sample to darken(image).6.5 Machine damage results may occur if the
16、 grade ofthermal paper to be tested is not matched to the requirementsof the facsimile unit given by the facsimile printer manufac-turer.6.6 When evaluating the curl characteristics of the thermalpaper,differences in the diameter of the core and the amount ofpaper on the roll should be considered.Some machines featurerollers that attempt to reverse the amount of curl in the paper.This should also be taken into consideration during theevaluation.6.7 Imaging can vary as a function of the sequence