Cleaning the Developer rollers
Dirt on the Developer rollers can cause a
variety of problems such as repeated spots
on the pictures and jammed film. Inspect the
rollers when loading the film, and clean
them as follows.
With both hands, lift the steel hoops, and
remove the roller assembly. Clean both
rollers with a soft, lint free cloth, dampened
with water. Or hold the roller assembly
under clean running water. Rotate both
rollers as you clean and inspect them. Note
that one roller turns more easily than the
other. Never scrape the rollers with anything
metallic, nor with your fingernail, and never
attempt to disassemble the rollers. Also
clean the film tab slot. Then reinstall the
roller assembly.
Picture faults and probable causes
•
Repeated evenly spaced spots or lines:
Due
to dirt on the steel rollers in the film holder.
•
Missing corners or orange-red marks along
edges:
Caused by pulling the large tab out
at an angle.
•
Oblong print:
The white tab was not pulled
all the way out. When the large tab was
pulled, that white tab was pulled back into
the camera.
•
Many small white specks:
Caused by
pulling the large tab too fast. This can also
cause pink lines, streaks or blotches on
color prints.
•
Muddy looking print:
The print was not
processed long enough. Under-processed
film may be brownish pink.
•
Image slightly overexposed:
Subject may
have leaned forward when picture was
taken or higher aperture number should be
selected.
•
Very light image or none at all:
The film was
fogged or extremely over-exposed. Do not
pull the black tab before inserting the film
pack into the holder.
•
Nearly black or solid black image:
Caused
by insufficient or no exposure. Be sure you
have removed the dark slide.
•
Extremely
dark image:
Check to make sure
the flash reflector is aimed at the subject.
(Rotate the flash reflector control knob if
necessary.)
•
Broad streak or curtain shaped mark:
Due
to hesitation or stopping while pulling out
the large tab.
•
Double exposure:
Film not processed
before shooting next photograph.
Service
Cameras damaged by accident, mishandling
or tampering will be promptly repaired at a
reasonable charge. Please pack the camera
carefully in its original shipping carton or
other solid container, with plenty of padding
and ship it prepaid and insured to the
nearest Polaroid Service Center.
Caution
This process uses a caustic paste. Avoid
contact with skin, eyes and mouth and keep
away from children and animals.
If you get
some paste on your skin, wipe it off
immediately and wash with water to avoid
an alkali burn.
If eye or mouth contact
occurs, quickly wash the area with plenty of
water and see a doctor.
Keep discarded
materials away from children, animals,
clothing and furniture.
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Polaroid M209 Camera
