I found this old beast in a darkened attic corner. According to a label on the machine, it is a "Kodak Starvue Ready Printer". This system of printer was used to copy analogue records such as checks, bills, or any other type of paper certificates to a roll of microfilm. The Starvue was the first printer to offer a new and improved film reel, which provided for much smoother film scanning. Below is an old Kodak Microfilm ad, which shows a picture of the microfilm reel. A wealth of information regarding early Kodak printing can be found at www.swenton.com
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