Mechanical Diagnostics
5B6333 – 30SEP98
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Artifacts and Wrong Film Densities
Possible Cause
Check
Replenishment system
Replenishment rates
• correct setting
HOSES
• opened and round
• no obstructions
or air bubblesHOSE CLAMPS
• tight
REPLENISHMENT PUMP
• operation
• calibration
Replenishment chemicals
• Change any chemicals that are:
– not mixed correctly
– exhausted
– contaminated
Note
When you mix chemicals:
• Mix a maximum of a 2-week supply of the DEVELOPER
RELENISHER.
• Follow all directions for mixing chemicals and solutions.
• Use a SPLASH GUARD and DRIP TRAY when you remove the
FIXER RACK from the PROCESSOR to prevent contamination of the
developer.
DEVELOPER and FIXER TANKS
• DRAIN VALVES
– completely closed
Recirculation system
DEVELOPER and RECIRCULATION HOSES
• ORIFICES
– no obstructions
DEVELOPER FILTER
• If necessary, install a new FILTER.
Movement of the solutions at the surface of the PROCESSOR TANKS
when you energize the PROCESSOR and the TANKS are full.
• If the solutions do not move, check that the:
– HOSES have no obstructions or air bubbles in the recirculation
system
– RECIRCULATION PUMP operates
– DEVELOPER FILTER is clean and in the correct position
