Photo Printer User Manual

14 COMPACT 2
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Operation
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Processing time
The processing time, is the time, it takes the front end of a film from the infeed of
the processor until it reaches the film exit. The processing time is set by the speed
with which the film is transported through the machine. Depending on the require-
ments, this time can be varied from 1 to 5 minutes adjusted in 0.1-minute-steps (Ad-
justing the processing time: see page 13 “Setting the working parameters”).
Developer temperature
The developer temperature of the different film-materials depends on the develop-
ing time. The faster a film has to be developed, the higher the temperature must be.
The developer temperature can be set between 28-40 °C according to the individual
requirements (Setting the developer temperature: see page 13 “Setting the working
parameters”). If the temperature is lower or higher than the set value, then the bath
temperature button (5) is flashing and the display shows two bars “– –”. Before feed-
ing a film into the machine, wait until the temperature has been reached and the dis-
played bars “– –” disappear.
The following chart demonstrates guide value relations between developer temper-
atures and processing times. Variations are possible depending on the various films
and chemicals.
Dryer temperature
The dryer temperature can be adjusted within a range of 35-70 °C according to the
different film-materials. To avoid dryer spots on the film, the dryer temperature may
not be set too high. Adjust the temperature so that the film just gets dry (Setting the
dryer temperature: see page 13 “Setting the working parameters”).
Remark:
Depending on mains voltage dryer temperatures above 65°C may under
certain circumstances not be reached.
Replenishment time
The replenishment of the developer and fixer chemicals is automatic. By means of
the light barrier electronic at the film-infeed, the surface of the processed films are
calculated and after 0.25 m
2
a replenishment cycle is automatically activated. The
replenishment quantity can be adjusted varying for developer and fixer by adjusting
the replenishment time. The time can be varied from 3-60 seconds.
Processing and developer time relation
Processing time (min) Developer time (s) Infeed speed (cm/min)
1,0 14 151
1,5 21 101
2,0 28 76
2,5 35 60
3,0 43 50
3,5 50 43
4,0 57 38
4,5 64 34
5,0 71 30
Processing time and developer temperature relation
Processing time “Dry to Dry” (min s) Developer temperature(°C)
1,0 34 - 36
2,0 32 - 34
3,0 30 - 32
4,0 29 - 30
5,0 28 - 29