Polaroid ID-104 Deluxe, User Manual

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Corre
cting
co
mmon
probl
ems
Correcting common prob
lems
From time to time you may observe faults with your photos. The fol-
lowing information will help you solve problems you may encounter.
Picture Fault Problem Solution
Repeated,
evenly-spaced
spots Dirty developer
rollers Clean developer rollers
Missing corners,
or orange-red
marks along
edges Pulling the film tab
from the camera at
an angle.
Dried developer on
the rollers.
Pull the yellow/black
film tab straight from
the camera.
Clean the rollers.
Rectangular
outline in print The white leader was
not pulled
completely off prior
to pulling the film
tab; white tab passed
through the rollers
with film. Pull white tab
completely out of the
camera before pulling
the film from the
camera.
Small, white
specks, pink
lines, streaks or
blotches Pulling the film
through the rollers
too fast. Pull the film using a
smooth, even,
moderate pull speed.
Muddy-looking
print Development time
not long enough. Develop film for time
recommended in film
instruction sheet.
Broad streak or
mark across the
picture. Hesitating while
pulling the film from
the camera. Pull the film tab
straight out in one
motion, without
hesitation.
Very light or no
image Film fogged or
extremely
overexposed. Do not remove the
safety cover prior to
loading the film.
Do not open the
camera and remove the
film pack while taking a
picture.