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Loading film
Remove the base of the Daylab 35 by lifting the exposure unit up. Invert the film holder.
Unlatch and open the
(2): Pull down both ends of the latch and
open the film-holder door (2m).
Before loading film into the film holder, check that the steel rollers are clean. Dirt on the rollers may cause a number of picture problems such as repeated spots and bars on the pictures, poor colors, or jammed film, as explained in Possible problems, causes
Hold the film pack by the edges only. Insert the closed end of the pack at an angle (3), then push the pack down into position.
Check that the white leader and processing tabs are free, as shown (4), not caught between the pack and the film chamber.
Close and latch the
Hold the door closed and push the latch up overthe end of the film holder (5) so
that it snaps into position.,
Caution: Before continuing with the next steps, check the dark slide/viewing panel to be sure that it is inserted all the way into the film holder. If it is not, you risk exposing the film.
The black
Grip the tab firmly, and pull the safety cover straight all the way out of the film holder (6).
When you remove the safety cover, a white leader tab (6o) should protrude from the slot. If it does not, carefully open the door (doing so in dim light) and free the tab. Close and latch the door, with the tab extending outside.
The film holder is now loaded and ready for the first exposure.
Recommended Polaroid instant films,
for use with the following Daylab 35 applications:
Slide | Emulsion/Image | Inter- |
copies | transfer | negative |
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Color applications: |
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669 | 669 | - |
679 |
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689 |
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Black and white applications: |
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664** | - | 665 |
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*Use Type 665 positive/negative film to produce a reusable negative of your image to create multiple
**Note that the development time of Type 664 film at 75°F (24°C) and above is only 30 sec.