Process Specifications, Replenishment Rates

PROCESS SPECIFICATIONS

The specifications and replenishment rates for using KODAK EKTACOLOR PRIME SP LORR Chemicals in the KONICA 8xx series & R1 & R2 Minilabs (process specification CPK-2-22 LR) are given in Table 2.

Table 2.

Processing Steps and Conditions for KONICA 8-Series & R1 & R2 Minilabs (specification CPK-2-22 LR) Using KODAK EKTACOLOR PRIME LORR Chemicals

Solution/	Time	Temperature	Starting-Point
Solution/	Time	Temperature	Replenishment
Step	(sec	°C (°F)	Rates
			(mL/m2)
Developer	22	40.0 ± 0.3	120
Developer	22	(104.0 ± 0.5)	120
		(104.0 ± 0.5)
Bleach-Fix	22	35 to 40	75
Bleach-Fix	22	(95 to 104)	75
		(95 to 104)

Stabilizer	44	34 to 40	4-tanks: 194
Stabilizer	44	(93 to 104)	3-tanks: 388
		(93 to 104)	3-tanks: 388
Dry	As	Not over 96	—
Dry	needed	(205)	—
	needed	(205)

REPLENISHMENT RATES

The replenishment rates in Table 2 are starting-point recommendations. The actual rates will depend on specific processing conditions such as the amount of paper processed and the proportion of high- or low-density prints.

The bleach-fix replenishment rates assume minimum developer carryover. If carryover is greater than normal, increase the bleach-fix replenishment rate to maintain the bleach-fix chemical balance and pH level. Otherwise, problems such as retained silver may occur. Retained silver will cause print colors to look desaturated. See the equipment manual for specifications and adjustments for squeegees or squeegee rollers.

Agitation

Good agitation is important during the first few seconds of the developer and bleach-fix steps. If initial agitation is poor in the developer, development may be uneven. Poor initial agitation in the bleach-fix may not stop development uniformly, which can cause magenta streaks and non- uniformity.

Filtration

Processing solutions and wash water may contain insoluble materials. If you don’t filter out these materials, they may stick to the paper, tank walls, rollers, and lines, and can damage the paper. It is also important to replace solution filters periodically so that a blocked filter does not reduce solution flow. Use the filters designed for the processor and recommended in the equipment manual.

DRYING

The maximum drying temperature for KODAK EKTACOLOR EDGE and ROYAL Digital Color Papers is 96°C (205°F).

LOW UTILIZATION

The number of prints that you produce each week determines the processor utilization. If your processor utilization is low, oxidation and evaporation will affect the activity of your processing solutions and may increase the D-min of the paper. During periods of low utilization, be sure to turn off the processor when it’s not in use to avoid oxidation and evaporation. In extreme cases of low utilization, you may need to discard the chemicals in the processor and replace them with fresh tank solutions. You can often reduce high D-min in prints by replacing the stabilizer with fresh solution.

SAFE HANDLING OF PHOTOGRAPHIC CHEMICALS

Handle all chemicals carefully. When you mix solutions, wear goggles or a face shield, a protective apron, and protective gloves made from neoprene or nitrile rubber. Clean protective clothing after use to remove any chemical residue that can cause contamination. For more information about potential health hazards and safe handling of specific KODAK Chemicals, see the chemical labels and the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) for the chemicals. MSDSs also provide regional contact information. MSDSs are available on the Kodak website at www.Kodak.com/go/photochemicals.

PREPARING FRESH TANK SOLUTIONS

Follow these instructions to prepare working tank solutions for the KONICA 8xx series & R1 & R2 Minilabs from KODAK Chemical mixed replenisher solution. Observe all safe-handling precautions on the chemical labels and in the MSDS for each product.

Note: Working tank solutions only need to be prepared if a new machine is being installed or if, for some reason, a working tank in an existing machine has had to be dumped.

Remove the racks from the processor tanks and rinse the racks and tanks with water. Be sure to drain all rinse water from the tanks and to close the drain valve before adding the solutions.

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