Kodak DryView 8900 manual Exposing to Moisture, Dissipating Odor

Film Technical Information

darkening of images. Leaving films in vehicles in hot climates for extended periods of time is not recommended.

For best results, store film in sleeves when not being reviewed. DryView Laser Imaging Film can be left on a light box for more than 24 hours; in extreme cases in which light boxes are exceptionally hot (120°F/49°C), Kodak recommends removing them prior to 8 hours of continuous exposure.

Take care when using spotlight viewing for more than 30 seconds because temperatures near the light source may exceed 180°F/82.2°C. Use in slide projectors is not recommended due to the high temperatures generally found in these devices.

With DryView technology, a small amount of final development occurs when the film exits the laser imager and is initially exposed to ambient or view-box lighting. This is virtually undetectable and has no effect on image quality (i.e., typically 0.02 change in density). This small density increase is uniform and permanent upon full exposure of the film under normal handling conditions (i.e., room light or view box).

Archiving Developed Film DryView Laser Imaging Film has been tested and can be archived for more than 100 years when stored at American National Standards Institute (ANSI) recommended storage conditions (77°F/25°C). Developed films may be stored at higher temperatures; however, that may reduce the number of years the film can be stored. For example, storing films at a constant elevated temperature of 90°F/32.2°C may reduce archive capability to 30 years.

Exposing to Moisture	DryView Laser Imaging Films typically withstand humidity, spills and other
	forms of water without any significant effect on image quality or film
	integrity. If needed, film can be cleaned with a clean, damp cloth.
Dissipating Odor	DryView technology eliminates virtually all unpleasant odors. While some
	low-level odors are produced during the development process, they pose
	no known adverse health risks. Processing odor levels are further reduced
	by a non-hazardous, recyclable filter in the laser imager. This filter traps
	most low-level odors and prevents them from dissipating into the work
	environment. To help maintain optimum performance, the filter requires
	periodic replacement. DryView Laser Imagers require no special venting.

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