Dear List, We have need to copy an original blueprint (blue line on white paper, some discoloration of the paper) which measures approximately 40 inches x 16 feet. Preferably we would like to produce a copy that is true to size, 100% with no reduction. There are three small tears along the sides, about 1 inch in length that have us concerned about copying via feeding through an architect's standard copier. We do have a commercial firm locally that can duplicate the print but it requires being fed through their copier. Any suggestions as to how to create as detailed a copy with as little damage to the original? Are there large scale flat bed scanners or copiers out there that do not require feeding the original through the machinery? An alternate option: are there hand held scanners we could use to run over the surface of the original which we could then stitch the multiple scans together into one document that could be printed? Your suggestions will be greatly appreciated. We do not wish to cause more damage, however, for preservation reasons, and as part of a request from the donor, we need to create high quality clear copies. Thank you all in advance for your time and consideration in this matter. I look forward to receiving your thoughts. Sincerely, Pamela L. Speis Archivist Mahoning Valley Historical Society 648 Wick Ave. Youngstown, OH 44502 A posting from the Archives & Archivists LISTSERV List sponsored by the Society of American Archivists, www.archivists.org. For the terms of participation, please refer to http://www.archivists.org/listservs/arch_listserv_terms.asp. To subscribe or unsubscribe, send e-mail to [log in to unmask] In body of message: SUB ARCHIVES firstname lastname *or*: UNSUB ARCHIVES To post a message, send e-mail to [log in to unmask] Or to do *anything* (and enjoy doing it!), use the web interface at http://listserv.muohio.edu/archives/archives.html Problems? Send e-mail to Robert F Schmidt <[log in to unmask]>