PURPOSE: To make processings of microfilm pictures by not inclining frame pictures, which are arranged and photographed on a microfiche film, to a processing frame of a leader printer or the like.

CONSTITUTION: When the microfiche film is carried to a projecting part and frame pictures are processed in the area of a rectangular processing frame 2, frame pictures are read by a line sensor and are stored in accordance with the processing frame 2, and the processing frame 2 is divided to 2n-number of comparison areas L1WLn and R1WRn in parallel with two facing sides 21 and 22 of the processing frame 2; and if frame pictures are superposed on the outermost comparison area L1 or R1, the film is carried toward the outermost comparison area where frame pictures are not superposed, and the film is positioned in such position that frame pictures are not superposed on outermost parts L1 and R1.