
This is the most common error! Therefore check again whether the guide roller arm is sitting correctly. The mechanical film counter will not work if the guide roller arm is not pushed onto the film roll.
•Pull the film roll tight with the magazine drive gear.
•Ensure that the cover locking latch is completely open.
•Carefully close the magazine door, ensuring that none of the film is hanging out or gets caught or crimped. After closing the magazine door feel with one finger around the door to make sure that no piece of film or any part of the changing bag is stuck in it.
•Lock the magazine cover with the locking latch.
•Ensure that the magazine cover is closed and locked.
•Open the changing bag and take out the magazine.
Forming the Film Loop and Threading the Film,
•Remove the magazine from the changing bag or dark room, and place it with the magazine cover hinge- side down (rear of magazine).
•Pull some film out of the magazine throat and place along the under side of the magazine, pulling it until the first perforation hole reaches the white index line. The film should be slightly tight. The film is guided at a slight diagonal rather than straight against the
pressure plate.
•Hold the gear to keep the loop length stable. Push the
film head gently into the smooth
channel (picture next page) until it engages with the
•As soon as the film engages noticeably with the take- up sprocket, turn the magazine drive gear approxi- mately 5 further revolutions in the direction of the arrow.
•If the film loop is too large or too small repeat the process.
Do not use force! In the case of difficulties repeat the process carefully.
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