Mechanized Processing
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This film can be processed in equipment with mechanical switches or ultrasonic sensors. More details are available from your Kodak representative or distributor. The following recommendations provide a range of acceptable developer times and temperatures. Higher development temperatures require shorter development times. Generally, times and temperatures near the center of the specified range will produce optimum results for the product. However, criteria other than the development time may dictate the acceptable processing speed for any particular processor. Within the range given, a development time should be selected that will provide sufficient fixing, washing and drying of the product. Use Kodak RA 2000 developer and replenisher (1:4 dilution) at 85 - 105° F (30 - 40° C) and a development range of 20 - 45 seconds. Replenishment rates are included in the table below:
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10% | 0.12 – 0.15 mL/sq. in. (185 – 235 mL/sq. m) |
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20% | 0.20 mL/sq. in. (310 mL/sq. m) |
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50% | 0.30 mL/sq. in. (465 mL/sq. m) |
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80% | 0.48 mL/sq. in. (745 mL/sq. m) |
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100% | 0.60 mL/sq. in. (930 mL/sq. m) |
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The starting point recommendation for development is 30 seconds at 95° F (35° C). A 1:2 developer dilution ratio may be used when intermixing with Kodak Recording 2000 films. Use Kodak 3000 fixer and replenisher, part A (1:3 dilution). The basic replenisher rate is 0.35 mL/sq. in. (545 mL/sq. m). Part B (hardener) may be used at dilutions up to 1:40 (using diluted fixer) where film drying problems are being encountered, or where additional protection from
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