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Using KODAK Chemicals with KONICA 808 and Related Minilabs ● KODAK Publication No.
CIS-267E
PROCESS SPECIFICATIONS
The specifications and replenishment rates for using
KODAK EKTACOLOR PRIME SP LORR Chemicals in
the KONICA 8xx series & R1 & R2 Minilabs (process
specification CPK-2-22 LR)
are given in Table 2.
Table 2.
Processing Steps and Conditions for KONICA 8-Series &
R1 & R2 Minilabs
(specification CPK-2-22 LR) Using
KODAK EKTACOLOR PRIME LORR Chemicals
Solution/
Step
Time
(sec
Temperature
°C (°F)
Starting-Point
Replenishment
Rates
(mL/m
2
)
Developer 22
40.0 ± 0.3
(104.0 ± 0.5)
120
Bleach-Fix 22
35 to 40
(95 to 104)
75
Stabilizer 44
34 to 40
(93 to 104)
4-tanks: 194
3-tanks: 388
Dry
As
needed
Not over 96
(205)
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REPLENISHMENT RATES
The replenishment rates in Table 2 are starting-point
recommendations. The actual rates will depend on specific
processing conditions such as the amount of paper processed
and the proportion of high- or low-density prints.
The bleach-fix replenishment rates assume minimum
developer carryover. If carryover is greater than normal,
increase the bleach-fix replenishment rate to maintain the
bleach-fix chemical balance and pH level. Otherwise,
problems such as retained silver may occur. Retained silver
will cause print colors to look desaturated. See the
equipment manual for specifications and adjustments for
squeegees or squeegee rollers.
Agitation
Good agitation is important during the first few seconds of
the developer and bleach-fix steps. If initial agitation is poor
in the developer, development may be uneven. Poor initial
agitation in the bleach-fix may not stop development
uniformly, which can cause magenta streaks and non-
uniformity.
Filtration
Processing solutions and wash water may contain insoluble
materials. If you don’t filter out these materials, they may
stick to the paper, tank walls, rollers, and lines, and can
damage the paper. It is also important to replace solution
filters periodically so that a blocked filter does not reduce
solution flow. Use the filters designed for the processor and
recommended in the equipment manual.
DRYING
The maximum drying temperature for KODAK
EKTACOLOR EDGE and ROYAL Digital Color Papers is
96°C (205°F).
LOW UTILIZATION
The number of prints that you produce each week
determines the processor utilization. If your processor
utilization is low, oxidation and evaporation will affect the
activity of your processing solutions and may increase the
D-min of the paper. During periods of low utilization, be
sure to turn off the processor when it’s not in use to avoid
oxidation and evaporation. In extreme cases of low
utilization, you may need to discard the chemicals in the
processor and replace them with fresh tank solutions. You
can often reduce high D-min in prints by replacing the
stabilizer with fresh solution.
SAFE HANDLING OF PHOTOGRAPHIC
CHEMICALS
Handle all chemicals carefully. When you mix solutions,
wear goggles or a face shield, a protective apron, and
protective gloves made from neoprene or nitrile rubber.
Clean protective clothing after use to remove any chemical
residue that can cause contamination. For more information
about potential health hazards and safe handling of specific
KODAK Chemicals, see the chemical labels and the
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) for the chemicals.
MSDSs also provide regional contact information. MSDSs
are available on the Kodak website at
www.Kodak.com/go/photochemicals.
PREPARING FRESH TANK SOLUTIONS
Follow these instructions to prepare working tank solutions
for the KONICA 8xx series & R1 & R2 Minilabs from
KODAK Chemical mixed replenisher solution. Observe all
safe-handling precautions on the chemical labels and in the
MSDS for each product.
Note: Working tank solutions only need to be prepared if a
new machine is being installed or if, for some reason, a
working tank in an existing machine has had to be dumped.
Remove the racks from the processor tanks and rinse
the racks and tanks with water. Be sure to drain all rinse
water from the tanks and to close the drain valve before
adding the solutions.