print-through

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The phenomenon in magnetic recording tape where a strongly magnetized layer changes the magnetization of an adjacent layer in the reel of tape; not a problem in magnetic stripe technology
When a reel of audio tape is left wound for some time, the magnetic sound image can transfer from one layer of tape to another
  A transfer of magnetically recorded data from one part of a data medium to another part of the data medium when these parts are brought into physical contact   Note:   Print-through is most commonly observed in magnetic tape   Print-through may be avoided by rewinding at timely intervals   [From Weik '89]