Daylab 35 User Manual

Slide printer for polaroid

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents 1 Introduction 2 Loading film 3 Connecting the power supply 3 Determining the processing time of the film 3 Setting the exposure control 5 Setting the color-filtration controls 6 Preparing to make a print 7 Exposing the film 7 Processing the film 9 Possible problems, causes 10 Warranty...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction The Daylab 35 Slide Printer allows you to make prints of 35mm slides onto Polaroid 31/4 x 41/4 in. peel-apart instant films. The Daylab35 is easy to operate and offers such features as preset focusing, automatic exposure control, exposure...
  • Page 4: Loading Film

    Loading film Remove the base of the Daylab 35 by lifting the exposure unit up. Invert the film holder. Unlatch and open the film-holder door (2): Pull down both ends of the latch and open the film-holder door (2m). Before loading film into the film holder, check that the steel rollers are clean.
  • Page 5: Connecting The Power Supply

    These settings are discussed in detail in the next section, Setting the exposure controls. Setting the exposure controls (7) On the front of the Daylab 35 are the 4 controls that you need to make an exposure: the film-type selection switch, switch, the...
  • Page 6 Warning: Never leave your slide under the VIEW lamp longer than necessary. Heat from the lamp can damage your slide. The Daylab 35 has a built-in switch that automatically shuts off the VIEW lamp after approximately 4 minutes. This prevents the lamp from overheating and damaging your slide.
  • Page 7: Setting The Color-Filtration Controls

    Setting the Color-filtration controls (8) On the front of the Daylab 35 are three color-filtration controls for correcting color balance and for creating special effects. If you want to adjust the color balance of your print, use the color-filtration controls to add amounts of the three primary colors: cyan, magenta and yellow to your print.
  • Page 8: Preparing To Make A Print

    Preparing to make a print Select a slide: The Daylab 35 Iets you add creative effects to your slides, but it cannot improve the photographic quality of your original image. Choose a clean,...
  • Page 9: Exposing The Film

    The picture is now developing, so start timing immediately. Press the film-processing-timer button on the front of the Daylab 35. When you press the button, the film-processing-timer indicator starts to glow. Do not disturb the print while the image is developing.
  • Page 10 Caution: The Polaroid instant film process uses a caustic paste. Avoid its contact with skin, eyes and mouth and keep it away from children and animals.
  • Page 11: Possible Problems, Causes

    A print either too light or too dark Most likely causes are: · Using a slide that is overexposed or underexposed. The Daylab 35 cannot enhance an improperly exposed original image. · Overexposing or underexposing the film. If the print is overexposed, decrease...
  • Page 12: Warranty

    For information or assistance For further information or warranty assistance with the Daylab 35 or for information or assistance with Polaroid photographic processes, call Polaroid Corporation, toll-free at 1-800-343-5000, Mon.-Fri., 8 AM to 8 PM (Eastern Time).
  • Page 13: Fcc Notice (U.s.a. Only)

    FCC Notice (U.S.A. only) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential installation.
  • Page 14: Parts And Accessories

    To order Daylab 35 parts or accessories, call Polaroid Corporation toll-free at 1-800-343-5000, Mon - F r i, 8 AM to 8 PM (Eastern Time). Listed below are parts and accessories for the Daylab 35 and the Daylab 35 Plus. Item Daylab 35 Slide Printer...

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