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'''During projection''':
'''During projection''':
* If possible, use 2000 ft. reels and a dual-projector [[changeover]] system. NEVER [[platter]] or build [[archival prints]] onto reels larger than 2000ft.
* If possible, use 2000 ft. reels and a dual-projector [[changeover]] system. NEVER use [[platters]] or build [[archival prints]] onto reels larger than 2000ft.
* If you're running small gauge film, do not have a changeover system, and have received permission from the archive to build onto larger reels, do not remove the heads and tails when you build the print. You'll have to close the dowser during the show as the heads and tails run through.  
* If you're running small gauge film, do not have a changeover system, and have received permission from the archive to build onto larger reels, do not remove the heads and tails when you build the print. You'll have to close the dowser during the show as the heads and tails run through.  
* Never use automation systems or attach automation tape to prints.
* Never use automation systems or attach automation tape to prints.

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