System Operating Procedures
Processing a Control Strip
CAUTION: Loading the control strip feed box must be done in a darkroom in complete darkness.
IMPORTANT: In the next step, make sure the emulsion side of the control strip is facing up.
1.With the label on the control strip feed box facing up, feed one control strip into the box.
2.Turn the knob on the control strip feed box counterclockwise until the strip is completely inside of the box.
NOTES: – If the control strip is fed too far into the box, it jams in the box.
–The control strip feed box holds only one control strip at a time
–The lead edge of the control strip will be fogged.
3.Loosen the
4.Insert the control strip feed box into the bypass slot and release the spring loaded knob.
5.Tighten the knob to lock the control strip feed box into place. Make sure the box is flush with the processor top cover.
control |
strip feed |
box |
bypass |
slot |
spring |
loaded |
knob |
6.Press Material to select the Material screen.
7.Press Down to select the control strip option.
8.Press Set to access the Control Strip screen in Set mode.
NOTE: If the processor is not at the proper temperature, a control strip cannot be run. The message “TEMP WAIT STRIP” appears until the chemistry reaches the proper temperature.
9.Press Material to start the control strip procedure and cancel the Set mode.
September 2000 |
