Microfiche Reader: Why Conversion Is Better

The microfiche looks small and harmless enough and was once a very effective way to store detailed files and documents. But as time moves on, so does technology and once where the fiche was the best storage solution, it has become obsolete and replaced by an even better solution; microfiche scanning and conversion.

If you have a large, or small quantity of microfiche in this day and age the first thing that you'll probably think is that you should get a microfiche reader to be able to view the fiche. This would particularly be the case if you or a few people are planning to use them on a regular basis. However this is simply not the case.

Microfiche readers are often large and space-consuming as you can see from the image on the right. Not only that but viewers are very expensive, ranging from between £200-£1000, which is a lot for a machine that does very little. It is also limited in its use. For example, only one person can use it at a time, so if someone else is using the fiche reader and you need it for your work then this may cause you to fall behind on your schedule. Because they cost so much you're also not likely to invest in more than one either.

So although a microfiche viewer might seem like a great idea at first, after taking another look, you might find that it's actually not so good.

This is where Pearl Scan can help. We have been specialists in fiche scanning and conversion for years, operating out of Manchester and London and serving small and large companies from all over the UK. We can take all of your old microfiche, convert them to a format of your choice and also index them in a way that makes finding what you need even easier.

This will also make transporting the data around easier if required. It can be stored on CDs, DVDs and Memory Sticks so should you need to show them in a different room or building, you won't have to move that huge fiche reader around with you.

Fiche Conversion: What we do

Before we get started fully with your fiche scanning, we will want to make sure you're happy with our work. So what we'll do is produce some sample scans for you to see. Once you are happy, the scanning process can fully begin.

Your fiche will be scanned at high resolution, any improvements are made if needed and we then index the images to a specification of your choice.

Your fiche will be treated with the best of care and respect when they are given to us by our drivers. From the start to the finish of the project we make sure to take extra care so no harm will come to your fiche.

If you'd like to get a more in-depth look into the process of scanning fiche, then please take a look here: microfiche scanning

Microfiche Scanning: The advantages over a Microfiche Reader

There are other advantages that make the decision even easier:

• Text Search: Your documents can be converted so the text is readable and a search will help you find exactly what you are looking for.

• Access Anywhere: You will be able to access your microfiche files from anywhere as long as you have a computer, memory stick or a CD with the files on them.
  
  
• Better Security: fiche are old and thing that are old tend to wear with time. Because your files are now in a digital format, should your fiche become damaged you'll have backups of all your files available to you.
  
  
• Timesaving: Files can be found instantly rather than seeping through hundreds of microfiche.
  
  
• Spacesaving: The space once taken by your microfiche is now free to be used as you like if you decide to no longer keep them. However we understand if you do and also offer secure document storage if you should wish to store them with us.

Still interested in a microfiche reader?

Well just to sweeten the deal and to add further convenience for you and your organisation, Pearl Scan supplies a user-friendly search software. This helps you find your documents and files that little bit more easily. We have developed it ourselves to enable the best useability and least time-consuming experience.

Ready to forget the microfiche reader and convert?

Good choice if we do say so. You won't regret it.

Call Pearl Scan Solutions on 0161 832 7991, to get through to our official scanning office in Manchester. We arrange pickups from all over the UK including London where we have an office. For more information on our scanning services and latest offers give us a call, or why not get yourself a FREE online microfilm/fiche scanning quote.