AFP Imaging Mini-Medical Series, Installation, Operation & Service Parts Manual

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Service
Mini Med Series
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Troubleshooting
Processor Problems,
Continued
Symptom Probable Cause Remedy
5-4
7. Films overlap or
become skewed
during transport.
8. Film is tacky, wet or
curled when leaving
dryer.
9. Dirt particles on film.
10. Scratches on film
emulsion.
A. Bound rollers.
B. Rack end plate bearings worn.
C. Missing rack springs.
A. Improper fixing.
B. Dryer temperature too low.
A. Foreign particles in dryer or on
squeegee rollers.
B. Algae deposits on film.
C. Foreign particles on squeegee
A. Dirt on feed rollers
B. Chemicals crystallized on
underside of top film guides.
C. Dirt or silver accumulation on
rollers.
D. Roller in rack not turning.
E. Dirty feed tray surface.
A. Clean each roller;
check for causes of
binding.
B. Replace bearings.
C. Replace springs.
A. See 5B.
B. Check dryer for
proper operation.
A. Run several outdated
sheets of unexposed
film.
B. Clean wash tanks &
racks with nylon
scrub brush and
warm water. Drain
wash tank each
night.
C. Clean squeegee
roller(s).
A. Clean feed rollers.
B. Clean film guides.
C. Clean rollers using a
nylon scrub pad and
warm water, or
developer systems
cleaner for developer
racks/fixer systems
cleaner for fix racks.
D. Check all rollers for
operation; repair as
required.
E. Clean feed tray.