This document describes the University of Arizona workflow for creating disk images of 3.5” and 8” floppy disks. Steps include:

  • Pre-imaging: Cleaning and set-up
  • Installing the Kryoflux and Software (first time)
  • Connecting the Kryoflux to a born-digital workstation
  • Configuring the Kryoflux imaging settings
  • Imaging using the Kryoflux graphical user interface
  • Imaging using the graphical user interface
  • Disconnecting the Kyroflux

Preferred citation:

Lassere, Monique. (2020, June 26). University of Arizona Floppy Disk Workflow. Software Preservation Network. https://www.softwarepreservationnetwork.org/university-of-arizona-floppy-disk-workflow/