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Unit 7: Translation and Reprographic Services

For example, reproducing two or three pages of a book for one class would be acceptable, while Notes
copying ten chapters for several’ classes would be illegal unless permission were granted by the
copyright holder. Likewise, making small numbers of copies of the same copyrighted article for
class-work would be illegal if it occurred regularly, such as every few months.

Self Assessment

State whether the following statements are true or false:
9. Reprographics refers to all means of copying and duplicating.
10. Reproduction of obscene or morally offensive material in written or graphic form is
independent to both local laws and ethical judgment.
11. Reproducing copyrighted material without permission 100% legal.

12. Published materials should show copyright information in the form of a copyright
symbol ©.

7.5 Basic Reprographic Methods and Equipment

Five possible choices for reproduction will generally be available: (1) carbon paper, (2) automated
typewriters, (3) copiers, (4) duplicators, and (5) in-house printing or commercial reprographics.
In the discussion, “master” refers to the reproducing surface on which the typing, drawing,
lettering, or shading is done. In some cases, a master can be the original document to be
reproduced; in other cases, a special master must be prepared. Masters may be paper, metal, or
other materials; and they may be prepared in various ways, including typewriting and/or
phonographic processes. They are prepared to enable the machine to “read” what you want
reproduced, and each machine has a different way of interpreting the various reproducing
surfaces.

7.5.1 Carbon Paper

Although carbon paper or copying film is not as popular as it once was, estimated costs are less
than one-half that of photocopying machines. Carbon packs used in conjunction with text-
editing typewriters are especially useful because the machines play back (print) copy that has
already been corrected. Another timesaver is specially treated paper known as carbonless copy
paper that imprints without using a separate sheet of carbon paper. This type of copy paper is
frequently used for multicopy forms, in determining whether to use carbon paper, office
professionals should weigh the costs of the time needed to correct carbons against the slightly
higher costs of copies from copying machines.

7.5.2 Automated Typewriters

Automated typewriters can automatically play back previously recorded copy that has been
stored in the form of machine memory, cassettes, paper, or magnetic cards and tapes. Depending
on the speed of the printing equipment used, originally typed documents can be turned out in
seconds. When evaluating the use of an automated typewriter, remember that the higher cost of
typed copy must be weighed against the benefits typed copy gives. In such applications as fund-
raising campaigns or meetings, the recipient of the letter will value the personalized touch that
originally typed copy provides.

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