ISO 4882:1979
(Main)Office machines and data processing equipment - Line spacings and character spacings
Office machines and data processing equipment - Line spacings and character spacings
Includes preferred line spacings and character spacings for office machines and data processing equipment. Is intended to provide compatibility between forms and the machines used for their completion regarding line spacings and character spacings by giving guidance to machine manufacturers and forms designers on the preferred spacings to be used.
Machines de bureau et machines employées en traitement de l'information — Interlignes et espacements des caractères
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 30-Jun-1979
- Technical Committee
- ISO/IEC JTC 1 - Information technology
- Drafting Committee
- ISO/IEC JTC 1 - Information technology
- Current Stage
- 9093 - International Standard confirmed
- Start Date
- 29-Jul-2008
- Completion Date
- 13-Dec-2025
Overview
ISO 4882:1979 is an international standard established by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) that defines preferred line spacings and character spacings for office machines and data processing equipment. Its primary objective is to ensure compatibility between printed forms and the machines used to complete those forms. By providing guidance on optimal line and character spacings, ISO 4882 facilitates consistency and interchangeability in document processing, reducing issues caused by varying spacing conventions.
Developed by ISO Technical Committee ISO/TC 95 on Office Machines and approved by multiple countries globally, this standard supports manufacturers and form designers in selecting appropriate spacings that enhance document clarity and machine compatibility.
Key Topics
Line Spacings
The standard specifies preferred line spacings to improve legibility and machine processing:- The standard line spacing is 4.233 mm (1/6 inch).
- For applications requiring closer line spacing, a spacing of 3.175 mm (1/8 inch) may be used.
Character Spacings
To address various typing densities and document requirements, ISO 4882 defines several preferred character spacings:- The standard character spacing is 2.54 mm (1/10 inch).
- For higher density text, a spacing of 2.117 mm (1/12 inch) may be applied.
- Special applications requiring very dense writing, typically without carbon copies, can use 1.683 mm (1/15 inch).
Compatibility Guidance
By standardizing these spacings, manufacturers and form designers can avoid compatibility issues between office machines and forms, easing document interchange and data processing efforts.Scope Limitations
The standard focuses on form compatibility related to line and character spacings and does not cover all possible spacing variations which some machines or printing equipment might use, especially with larger type sizes.
Applications
Form Design and Printing
Ensures that printed forms maintain consistent line and character spacing so that they can be reliably completed by various office machines, including typewriters, printers, and data processing equipment.Office Machine Manufacturing
Guides manufacturers in configuring spacing parameters within their devices, promoting interoperability across documents and forms used internationally.Data Processing and Telecommunications
Supports settings in printer drivers and output devices where precise line and character spacing impact the legibility and formatting of reports, invoices, and other business documents.Document Interchange
Reduces the challenges arising from different line and character spaces when documents are shared between organizations or systems, safeguarding data integrity and document presentation.
Related Standards
ISO/TC 95 Office Machines Standards
Other standards developed under this technical committee address various aspects of office machine performance, compatibility, and interfaces.ISO 1073-1:1983 - Character sets for optical character recognition (OCR)
Complements spacing standards by specifying character shapes and sizes for efficient data capture.ISO 216 - Paper sizes
Provides standard dimensions which, together with ISO 4882 line and character spacing guidelines, help achieve document uniformity.
Keywords: ISO 4882, line spacing, character spacing, office machines, data processing equipment, form compatibility, document printing standards, international standards for office equipment
ISO 4882:1979 - Office machines and data processing equipment -- Line spacings and character spacings
ISO 4882:1979 - Machines de bureau et machines employées en traitement de l'information -- Interlignes et espacements des caracteres
ISO 4882:1979 - Machines de bureau et machines employées en traitement de l'information -- Interlignes et espacements des caracteres
Frequently Asked Questions
ISO 4882:1979 is a standard published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Its full title is "Office machines and data processing equipment - Line spacings and character spacings". This standard covers: Includes preferred line spacings and character spacings for office machines and data processing equipment. Is intended to provide compatibility between forms and the machines used for their completion regarding line spacings and character spacings by giving guidance to machine manufacturers and forms designers on the preferred spacings to be used.
Includes preferred line spacings and character spacings for office machines and data processing equipment. Is intended to provide compatibility between forms and the machines used for their completion regarding line spacings and character spacings by giving guidance to machine manufacturers and forms designers on the preferred spacings to be used.
ISO 4882:1979 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 35.180 - IT Terminal and other peripheral equipment; 35.260 - Office machines. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
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Standards Content (Sample)
International Standard
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR STANDARDIZATION.MEXfiYHAPOL1HAR OPrAHM3ALlMR fl0 CTAHfiAPTM3A~MM.ORGANISATlON INTERNATIONALE DE NORMALISATION
Office machines and data processing equipment - Lim
spacings and Character spacings
- In terlignes et espacemen ts des caractkres
Machines de bureau et machines emplo yees en traitement de Rnformation
First edition - 1979-07-15
Ref. No. ISO 4882-1979 (EI
UDC 651.2 + 681.32 : 681.61.062.4
Office machines, data processing Printers, row pitch, line space.
Descriptors :
Price based on 1 page
Foreword
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of
national Standards institutes (ISO member bedies). The work of developing Interna-
tional Standards is carried out through ISO technical committees. Every member body
interested in a subject for which a technical committee has been set up has the right to
be represented on that committee, International organizations, governmental and non-
governmental, in liaison with ISO, also take part in the werk,
Draft International Standards adopted by the technical committees arc circulated to
the member bodies for approval before thair acceptance as International Standards by
the ISO Council.
International Standard ISO 4882 was developed by Technical Committee
ISO/TC 95,Opfice mackintw, and was circulated to the member bodies in August 1977,
lt has been approved by tha membar bedies sf the following countries :
Australia ltaly Swltzerland
Canada Japan Turkey
United Kingdom
Chile Mexico
Caeehoslovakia Netherlands USA
Finland Norway USSR
South Africs, Rep. sf Y ugoslavia
Francs
Germany, F, R, Spain
Iran Sweden
No member body expressed dlsapproval of tha document,
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Norme internationale
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR STANDARDIZATION.ME~YHAPO~HAR OPrAHM3Al&lR Il0 CTAH~APTH3A~MM.ORGANISATION INTERNATIONALE DE NORMALISATION
Machines de bureau et machines employées en traitement
de l’information
- Interlignes et espacements des
caractères
Office machines and data processing eguipment
- Line spacings and character spacings
Première édition - 1979-07-15
CDU 651.2 + 661.32 : 681.61.062.4
Réf. no : ISO 48824979 (FI
Descripteurs : machine de bureau, imprimante informatique, pas des caractères, interligne.
Prix basé sur 1 page
Avant-propos
L’ISO (Organisation internationale de normalisation) est une fédération mondiale
d’organismes nationaux de normalisation (comités membres de I’ISO). L’élaboration
des Normes internationales est confiée aux comités techniques de I’ISO. Chaque
comité membre intéressé par une étude a le droit de faire partie du comité technique
correspondant. Les organisations internationales, gouvernementales et non gouverne-
mentales, en liaison avec I’ISO, participent également aux travaux.
Les projets de Normes internationales adoptés par les comites techniques sont soumis
aux comites membres pour approbation, avant leur acceptation comme Normes inter-
nationales par le Conseil de I’ISO.
La Norme internationale ISO 4882 a eté élaborée par le comité technique ISO/TC 95,
Machines de bureau, et a et6 soumise aux comités membres en août 1977.
Les comités membres des pays suivants l’ont approuvée :
Afrique du Sud, Rep. d’ Iran Suisse
Allemagne, R. F. l talie Tchécoslovaquie
Australie Japon Turquie
Mexique
Canada URSS
Chili Norvége USA
Pays-Bas Yougoslavie
Espagne
Finlande Royaume-Uni
France Suede
Aucun comite membre ne l’a désapprouvée.
0 Organisation internationale de normalisation, 1979 0
Imprimé en Suisse
ISO 48824979 (FI
NORME INTERNATIONALE
Machines de bureau et ma
...
Norme internationale
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR STANDARDIZATION.ME~YHAPO~HAR OPrAHM3Al&lR Il0 CTAH~APTH3A~MM.ORGANISATION INTERNATIONALE DE NORMALISATION
Machines de bureau et machines employées en traitement
de l’information
- Interlignes et espacements des
caractères
Office machines and data processing eguipment
- Line spacings and character spacings
Première édition - 1979-07-15
CDU 651.2 + 661.32 : 681.61.062.4
Réf. no : ISO 48824979 (FI
Descripteurs : machine de bureau, imprimante informatique, pas des caractères, interligne.
Prix basé sur 1 page
Avant-propos
L’ISO (Organisation internationale de normalisation) est une fédération mondiale
d’organismes nationaux de normalisation (comités membres de I’ISO). L’élaboration
des Normes internationales est confiée aux comités techniques de I’ISO. Chaque
comité membre intéressé par une étude a le droit de faire partie du comité technique
correspondant. Les organisations internationales, gouvernementales et non gouverne-
mentales, en liaison avec I’ISO, participent également aux travaux.
Les projets de Normes internationales adoptés par les comites techniques sont soumis
aux comites membres pour approbation, avant leur acceptation comme Normes inter-
nationales par le Conseil de I’ISO.
La Norme internationale ISO 4882 a eté élaborée par le comité technique ISO/TC 95,
Machines de bureau, et a et6 soumise aux comités membres en août 1977.
Les comités membres des pays suivants l’ont approuvée :
Afrique du Sud, Rep. d’ Iran Suisse
Allemagne, R. F. l talie Tchécoslovaquie
Australie Japon Turquie
Mexique
Canada URSS
Chili Norvége USA
Pays-Bas Yougoslavie
Espagne
Finlande Royaume-Uni
France Suede
Aucun comite membre ne l’a désapprouvée.
0 Organisation internationale de normalisation, 1979 0
Imprimé en Suisse
ISO 48824979 (FI
NORME INTERNATIONALE
Machines de bureau et ma
...
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