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XEROGRAPHY [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-12-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Facsimile
- Telecommunications
- Reprography
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- long distance xerography
1, record 1, English, long%20distance%20xerography
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- LDX 1, record 1, English, LDX
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- long-distance xerography 2, record 1, English, long%2Ddistance%20xerography
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The LDX, or long distance xerography, was the first means of transmitting copies between two locations using a microwave channel... 1, record 1, English, - long%20distance%20xerography
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Télécopie
- Télécommunications
- Reprographie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- téléxérographie
1, record 1, French, t%C3%A9l%C3%A9x%C3%A9rographie
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Facsímil
- Telecomunicaciones
- Reprografía
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- xerografía a larga distancia
1, record 1, Spanish, xerograf%C3%ADa%20a%20larga%20distancia
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
- LDX 1, record 1, Spanish, LDX
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El laboratorio estaba trabajando en un proyecto llamado "xerografía a larga distancia" (LDX). El objetivo era poder conectar dos fotocopiadoras entre sí [...] de forma que un documento escaneado en una máquina se copiara en la otra. 1, record 1, Spanish, - xerograf%C3%ADa%20a%20larga%20distancia
Record 2 - internal organization data 2019-07-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Reprography
- Electrostatics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- xerography
1, record 2, English, xerography
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- electrophotography 2, record 2, English, electrophotography
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A process for copying graphic matter by the action of light on an electrically charged photoconductive insulating surface in which the latent image is developed with a resinous powder (such as toner). 3, record 2, English, - xerography
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Xerography.... a process that first places an electrostatic charge on a plate [or drum]. An image is then projected onto the plate [or drum], causing the charge to dissipate in the illuminated areas, thus allowing an applied coating of resinous powder to adhere only to the uncharged(dark) areas. The powder is then transferred to paper and is fixed by heat. 4, record 2, English, - xerography
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This process is used in photocopiers and laser printers. 5, record 2, English, - xerography
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Reprographie
- Électrostatique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- xérographie
1, record 2, French, x%C3%A9rographie
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- électrophotographie 2, record 2, French, %C3%A9lectrophotographie
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Procédé d'impression électrostatique permettant de reproduire à sec des documents sur n'importe quelle surface en utilisant des poudres spécialement préparées qui remplacent l'encre. 3, record 2, French, - x%C3%A9rographie
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce procédé est utilisé dans les photocopieurs et les imprimantes laser. 4, record 2, French, - x%C3%A9rographie
Record 2, Key term(s)
- électro photographie
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Reprografía
- Electrostática
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- xerografía
1, record 2, Spanish, xerograf%C3%ADa
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Proceso para] reproducir textos o imágenes automáticamente por medio de procedimientos electrostáticos [y] polvo de resina cargado de electricidad positiva. 2, record 2, Spanish, - xerograf%C3%ADa
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-05-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Reprography
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- reprography
1, record 3, English, reprography
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- reprographics 2, record 3, English, reprographics
correct
- reprographic printing 3, record 3, English, reprographic%20printing
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A wide range of printing and reproduction processes used mainly internally in companies and other organizations for quick-service duplicating needs. 4, record 3, English, - reprography
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
All the various processes of duplication and reproduction of documents make up reprography [which] can compete with conventional printing when a medium number of copies are concerned ... 5, record 3, English, - reprography
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Processes include diazo, xerography, offset lithography, and microfilming. 4, record 3, English, - reprography
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Reprographie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- reprographie
1, record 3, French, reprographie
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble des moyens de reproduction en fac-similé de tous genres de documents, principalement par procédés photographiques instantanés (projection, photocopie, microfilm, thermocopie, électrophotocopie, diazocopie, etc.). 2, record 3, French, - reprographie
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La reprographie comprend d'une part les procédés de reproduction proprement dits, d'autre part les procédés de duplication des documents. 3, record 3, French, - reprographie
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Reprografía
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- reprografía
1, record 3, Spanish, reprograf%C3%ADa
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Conjunto de técnicas destinadas a la reproducción de documentos. 1, record 3, Spanish, - reprograf%C3%ADa
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En ciertos procedimientos de reprografía, cada copia se saca instantánea y directamente a partir del documento original; en otros, previstos para sacar muchas copias, se requiere el establecimiento previo de un modelo especial [...] 1, record 3, Spanish, - reprograf%C3%ADa
Record 4 - internal organization data 2004-03-09
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Graphic Arts and Printing
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- cleaning web 1, record 4, English, cleaning%20web
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
xerography 2, record 4, English, - cleaning%20web
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Imprimerie et arts graphiques
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- tissu de nettoyage
1, record 4, French, tissu%20de%20nettoyage
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le frottement emploie un «tissu de nettoyage» qui frotte la surface du photorécepteur pour enlever la poudre à imprimer. Ce tissu est en papier imprégné de stéarate de zinc. 1, record 4, French, - tissu%20de%20nettoyage
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
xérographie 1, record 4, French, - tissu%20de%20nettoyage
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Artes gráficas e imprenta
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- malla de limpieza
1, record 4, Spanish, malla%20de%20limpieza
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En una máquina copiadora de documentos, es un dispositivo para limpiar el fotorreceptor. 1, record 4, Spanish, - malla%20de%20limpieza
Record 5 - internal organization data 1998-03-05
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Reprography
- Graphic Arts and Printing
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- quick printer
1, record 5, English, quick%20printer
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In the last several years, quick printing has grown up around the use of small presses and xerography. It offers fast service and basic quality. 1, record 5, English, - quick%20printer
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Reprographie
- Imprimerie et arts graphiques
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- imprimeur-minute
1, record 5, French, imprimeur%2Dminute
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Secteur d'imprimerie caractérisé par un service d'impression de base rapide et basé sur l'emploi de petites presses et de techniques xérographiques. 1, record 5, French, - imprimeur%2Dminute
Record 5, Key term(s)
- imprimeur minute
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1980-08-28
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
- Photography
- Reprography
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- bichromated gelatin
1, record 6, English, bichromated%20gelatin
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
bichromated: treated or combined with a bichromate (bichromated gelatin. 1, record 6, English, - bichromated%20gelatin
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The commonly used photographic light-sensitive materials in films and papers are the silver halides, diazo dyes, bichromated gelatin, and photo-conductive materials used in xerography. 2, record 6, English, - bichromated%20gelatin
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Gelatin treated with bichromate (...) hardens under light. 3, record 6, English, - bichromated%20gelatin
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
- Photographie
- Reprographie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- gélatine bichromatée
1, record 6, French, g%C3%A9latine%20bichromat%C3%A9e
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
bichromaté: Se dit d'une gélatine imprégnée de bichromate de potassium qui possède la propriété de durcir et de devenir insoluble après exposition à la lumière. 2, record 6, French, - g%C3%A9latine%20bichromat%C3%A9e
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Printing Processes - Various
- Reprography
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- xerocopying 1, record 7, English, xerocopying
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- xerocopy 2, record 7, English, xerocopy
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Xerography [provides] for a quick... reproduction of documents. In the materials... used in xerocopying,... a pigmented resin powder [provides] a high electronegative charge in the triboelectric series. 1, record 7, English, - xerocopying
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Procédés d'impression divers
- Reprographie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- xérocopie
1, record 7, French, x%C3%A9rocopie
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Variante de la xérographie, elle fait uniquement appel aux effets triboélectriques et à l'attraction de la poudre par le moyen d'une charge électrostatique. 1, record 7, French, - x%C3%A9rocopie
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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