What is MIME type "image/vnd.fujixerox.edmics-mmr"?

A MIME type is a string that tells browsers and other tools how to handle a particular kind of file.

image/vnd.fujixerox.edmics-mmr is a vendor-specific image format. It is used for bitmap images from Fujifilm Xerox devices.
This type employs a specialized MMR compression that keeps file sizes small while retaining the high-contrast quality needed for scanned or faxed documents.
Files in this format are often seen in enterprise document workflows. For example, files with the ED or MMR extension are produced by systems that manage large volumes of scanned data.

Key Use Cases and Facts:

Enterprise Scanning: Commonly used by high-speed copiers and scanners to capture black and white documents.
Efficient Storage: The MMR compression algorithm minimizes file size without notable loss of clarity in monochrome images.
Document Management: Supports systems that archive large numbers of scanned documents.
Vendor-specific Application: Typically requires specialized software to view or process these files.

For more details on MIME types and their usage, visit Wikipedia - MIME Type.

Associated file extensions

.ed, .mmr

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

When serving content with this MIME type, set the Content-Type header:


    Content-Type: image/vnd.fujixerox.edmics-mmr

HTML

In HTML, you can specify the MIME type in various elements:


    <a href="file.dat" type="image/vnd.fujixerox.edmics-mmr">Download file</a>

Server-side (Node.js)

Setting the Content-Type header in Node.js:


    const http = require('http');
    
    http.createServer((req, res) => {
      res.setHeader('Content-Type', 'image/vnd.fujixerox.edmics-mmr');
      res.end('Content here');
    }).listen(3000);

Associated file extensions

.ed, .mmr

FAQ

What is a MIME type?

A MIME (Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions) type is a standard that indicates the nature and format of a document, file, or assortment of bytes. MIME types are defined and standardized in IETF's RFC 6838.

MIME types are important because they help browsers and servers understand how to process a file. When a browser receives a file from a server, it uses the MIME type to determine how to display or handle the content, whether it's an image to display, a PDF to open in a viewer, or a video to play.

MIME types consist of a type and a subtype, separated by a slash (e.g., text/html, image/jpeg, application/pdf). Some MIME types also include optional parameters.

How do I find the MIME type for a file?

You can check the file extension or use a file identification tool such as file --mime-type on the command line. Many programming languages also provide libraries to detect MIME types.

Why are multiple MIME types listed for one extension?

Different applications and historical conventions may use alternative MIME identifiers for the same kind of file. Showing them all helps ensure compatibility across systems.