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KODAK PROFESSIONAL Technical Pan Film
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P-255
Final Steps in Tray Processing—
65 to 70°F (18 to 21°C)
Rinse the film at 65 to 70°F (18 to 21°C) in KODAK
Indicator Stop Bath or KODAK EKTAFLO Stop Bath for
15 to 30 seconds. Use running water for 30 seconds if no stop
bath is available.
Put the first sheet into the stop bath and agitate vigorously.
Put the remaining sheets into the stop bath one at a time, and
agitate each vigorously for about 5 seconds. Go through the
stack at the normal pace.
Fix the film at 65 to 70°F (18 to 21°C) in KODAK
PROFESSIONAL Fixer, KODAK Rapid Fixer, or
KODAFIX Solution for 2 to 4 minutes. Move the sheets to
the fixer one at a time. Continue the agitation.
Wash the film in running water at 65 to 70°F (18 to 21°C)
for 5 to 15 minutes. To save time and conserve water, you can
use KODAK Hypo Clearing Agent. First rinse the film in
running water for 15 seconds. Transfer the stack of film to
the hypo clearing agent solution and agitate for 1
1
⁄
2
minutes.
Then wash the film for 5 minutes in running water, providing
at least one change of water during this time. Treat the film
with KODAK PHOTO-FLO Solution and hang it up to dry;
do not squeegee.
Step/Solution
Time
(min:sec)
Rinse — with agitation:
KODAK Indicator Stop Bath
0:15 to 0:30
KODAK EKTAFLO Stop Bath
0:15 to 0:30
Fix — with frequent agitation:
KODAK PROFESSIONAL Fixer
2:00 to 4:00
KODAK Rapid Fixer
2:00 to 4:00
KODAFIX Solution
2:00 to 4:00
Wash:
Running water
5:00 to 15:00
—OR—
Rinse with water
KODAK Hypo Clearing Agent
Running water
0:15
1:30
5:00
Final rinse:
KODAK PHOTO-FLO Solution
0:30
Dry — in a dust-free place
Other KODAK Developers
To process these films in the other developers listed in the
table Exposure- and Contrast-Index Values for Various
Development Conditions or the Quick Reference Guide to
Developers, follow the instructions for your tank.
Before using any developer, make sure that the solution is
free of small air bubbles. If bubbles adhere to the emulsion,
they may cause small undeveloped clear spots on the film
(dark spots on the print). Bubbles may form more easily if
you mix cold and hot water. If bubbles do form, let the
developer stand until they dissipate. Attaching an aerator to
the water supply will help eliminate small bubbles.
Develop to the contrast index for your application; see
“Exposure” and the characteristic curves. The contrast index
depends primarily on the developer, temperature, dilution,
and processing technique. It is affected less by exposure time
and normal product variability.
KODAK VERSAMAT 641 Developer Replenisher
KODAK VERSAMAT 641 Developer Starter
KODAK VERSAMAT 641 Fixer and Replenisher
Processing Sequence
KODAK VERSAMAT 885 Developer Replenisher
KODAK VERSAMAT 885 Developer Starter
KODAK VERSAMAT 885 Fixer and Replenisher
Processing Sequence
Step
No. of
Racks
Path
Length
Temperature
Develop
1
4 ft (1.2 m)
85
±
0.5°F
(29.4
±
0.3°C)
Fix
3
12 ft (3.8 m)
85°F (29°C)
nominal
Wash
2
8 ft (2.4 m)
75 to 80°F
(24 to 27°C)
Dry
—
8 ft (2.4 m)
135 to 140°F
(57 to 60°C)
To produce a contrast index of about 1.4, start with a machine
speed of 10 feet per minute (3.05 m/min).
Step
No. of
Racks
Path
Length
Temperature
Develop
1
4 ft (1.2 m)
85
±
0.5°F
(29.4
±
0.3°C)
Fix
3
12 ft (3.8 m)
85°F (29°C)
nominal
Wash
2
8 ft (2.4 m)
75 to 80°F
(24 to 27°C)
Dry
—
8 ft (2.4 m)
135 to 140°F
(57 to 60°C)
To produce a contrast index of about 2.2, start with a machine
speed of 10 feet per minute (3.05 m/min). You will obtain
adequate washing at speeds up to 15 feet per minute
(4.5 m/min).
