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#1 2006-03-07 15:30:34

klakritz
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From: Winchester Massachusetts
Registered: 2005-10-25
Posts: 674

'microfish reader' for 'microfiche reader'

Perhaps because you use one of these to ‘fish’ information out of a database. Examples:

We have had a microfish reader/printer in good working condition donated to us. ... It is an older model microfish reader/printer.
lists.tsl.state.tx.us/pipermail/ slm/2002-August/000041.html

I also Bought a used microfish reader from a local used electronics store for $25.00. I have used this type of reader for many years in my professional line …
forums.pelicanparts.com/ printthread.php?s=e0ebda4f45b9b6f6eaa1d7352e9bf892&threadid=81942

Microfish Reader and printer are also available in the library.
www.swosu.edu/resources/policies/ handbooks/sayre-student-handbook.pdf

plotters and autocadI needed a microfish reader for Aircraft information several years back and found It There. www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2656614

eBay.co.uk: microfiche reader (item 7587315573 end time 12-Feb-06 …This microfish reader is big, and I do mean big. It’s an Imtec 2001 reader with a screen that measures 24×16 inches, and a body that measures 25w x 30h x W0QQitemZ7587315573QQcategoryZ61673QQcmdZViewItem

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