Kodak 125 FILM, 125PX manual Final Steps, Machine Processing, Roller-Transport Processors

FINAL STEPS

65 to 75° F (18 to 24° C).

Step/Solution	Time (min:sec)
Rinse— with agitation:
KODAK Indicator Stop Bath	0:30
KODAK EKTAFLO Stop Bath	0:30
Fix— with frequent agitation:
KODAK Fixer	5:00 to 10:00
KODAK Rapid Fixer	2:00 to 4:00
KODAFIX Solution	2:00 to 4:00
KODAK POLYMAX T Fixer (1:3)	2:00 to 4:00
Wash:
Running Water	20:00 to 30:00
— OR—
Rinse with water	0:30
KODAK Hypo Clearing Agent	1:00 to 2:00
Running water	5:00
Final Rinse:
KODAK PHOTO-FLO Solution	0:30
Dry— in a dust-free place

MACHINE PROCESSING

Roller-Transport Processors

KODAK VERSAMAT Film Processors

You can process this film in roller-transport processors, such as the KODAK VERSAMAT Film Processor, Model 5, 11, or 411, with KODAK DURAFLO RT Developer Starter, KODAK DURAFLO RT Developer Replenisher, and KODAK Rapid Fixer.

Processing Steps and Conditions for KODAK

VERSAMAT Film Processors

KODAK PROFESSIONAL PLUS-X 125 Films

	No. of	Path Length
Step				Temperature
	Racks	Model 11	Models 5
			and 411
Develop	2	8.5 ft	4 ft (1.2 m)	80 ±	0.5° F
		(2.6 m)		(26.5 ±	0.3° C)
Fix	3	12 ft (3.8 m)	6 ft (1.9 m)	80° F (26.5)
				nominal
Wash	2	8 ft (2.4 m)	4 ft (1.2 m)	70 to 75° F
				(21 to 24° C)
Dry		8 ft (2.4 m)	4 ft (1.2 m)	105 to 140° F
				(40.5 to 60° C)

The recommended machine speeds for processing KODAK PROFESSIONAL PLUS-X 125 Film to a contrast index of 0.56 is as follows:

Processor	PLUS-X 125 Film
KODAK VERSAMAT Film Processor,	4.0 ft (1.2 m) per
Models 5 and 411	minute
KODAK VERSAMAT Film Processor,	8.5 ft (2.6 m) per
Model 11	minute

You may need to use higher dryer temperatures (135 to 140° F [57 to 60° C]) to dry several sheet films processed in succession. If you are processing only roll films, a lower temperature will be adequate.

Processing Conditions for Other Roller-Transport Processors

Adjust the machine speed so that the development time for normally exposed film is approximately 60 seconds. The development time is measured from the time the film enters the developer to the time it enters the fixer. Differences in machine design that affect agitation and crossover times from one tank to the next may require development-time adjustments.

Replenishment Rates

Developer—Because most film loads will consist of a variety of film types, use an average replenishment rate of

0.20mL per square inch of film processed. Fixer—Use 0.55 mL per square inch.

Large Tank Rack-and-Tank Processors

The development times for large-tank rack-and-tank processors are based on a machine speed that transfers the film every 2 minutes. The times given below are starting-point recommendations. Make tests to determine if results are acceptable for your needs.

Large-Tank Rack-and-Tank Processing
	KODAK Developer or	Time (min) at
EI	Developer and
		72° F (22° C)
	Replenisher
125/22°	T-MAX RS	31⁄2 to 6
250/25°
125/22°	D-76	4 to 6
250/25°
125/22°	XTOL	4 to 6
250/25°

Replenishment Rates

Stir or recirculate the solution after each addition of replenisher solution.

T-MAX RS Developer—Add 45 mL (1.5 ounces) of replenisher solution for each 135-36 or 120 roll of film processed.

Note: Do not use T-MAX RS Developer and Replenisher to replenish T-MAX Developer. They are not designed to work together.

D-76 and XTOL Developers—Add 70 mL (2.4 ounces) of replenisher solution for each 135-36 or 120 roll of film processed.

Note: Refer to KODAK Publication No. J-78,

KODAK PROFESSIONAL Developer D-76, for modified replenisher mixing instructions.

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