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A-62051 May 2008
Troubleshooting chart
Problem
Possible Cause
Remedy
Archive Processor
does not power up
Power switch is set to the
Off (O) position
Turn the power switch to the On (l) position.
Main power supply is off
Call a qualified electrician to check the power source.
Electrical plug is not firmly
connected in an outlet
or at the rear of the
Archive Processor
Check the electrical plug connection in the outlet and at
the rear of the Archive Processor.
Circuit breaker is tripped
Reset the circuit breaker (to locate the circuit breaker, see
the illustration at the top of Page 5).
Film images are too
light or dark
Incorrect developer
temperature
• Adjust the thermostatic-mixing valve so that the incoming
water temperature is between 34 and 37°C
(94 and 98°F).
• Adjust the developer temperature control to a nominal
37.8°C (100°F).
• Developer is exhausted
(light images)
• Developer tanks are not
filled to the correct level
(light images)
Replenish the developer.
To replenish the developer, place the neck of the squeeze
bottle in the developer tank and squeeze the bottle until
the solution level reaches above the middle of the first
white roller located below the feed chute.
Film jam
Self-threader is incorrectly
taped to the film
Clear the film jam (refer to “Clearing a film jam”). Reattach
or replace the self-threader (refer to “Operating the
Archive Processor”).
Self-threader is not
full length
Clear the film jam (refer to “Clearing a film jam”). Replace
the self-threader (refer to “Operating the Archive
Processor”).
Self-threader is damaged
Clear the film jam (refer to “Clearing a film jam”). Replace
the self-threader (refer to “Operating the Archive
Processor”).
Self-threader is curled
Clear the film jam (refer to “Clearing a film jam”). Reverse
wind the self-threader until it lies flat (uncurled).
Racks are not fully seated
Clear the film jam (refer to “Clearing a film jam”). Check
that all racks are properly seated and that all drive gears
are properly engaged.
Self-threader catches on
the table when exiting from
the Archive Processor
Clear the film jam (refer to “Clearing a film jam”). Move the
Archive Processor toward the right edge of the table so the
film clears the table edge.
Film is loaded backward
Clear the film jam (refer to “Clearing a film jam”). Place the
film on the supply spindle so it unwinds from the right side
with the emulsion side (light color) of the film facing to the
left.
Dryer chamber is too hot
Film is tacky, sticks to the
dryer rack
Refer to “Checking the dryer temperature.”
Clear the film jam (refer to “Clearing a film jam”).
Lower the dryer temperature.
