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DryView 8100 Laser Imager User Guide
Handling of Developed Film
As with other photographic films or data storage materials, the handling of DryView
Laser Imaging Film requires reasonable care. Spills, humidity, and other moisture
typically have no significant effect on developed films. Prolonged exposure to
intense light or excessive heat (130°F/54.4°C for more than 3 hours) may cause
some gradual darkening of images. Leaving films in vehicles in hot climates for
extended periods of time is not recommended.
Under typical working conditions, DryView Laser Imaging Film will maintain
diagnostic quality for over 30 years. For best results, store film in sleeves when not
being reviewed. DryView Laser Imaging Film can be left on a light box for more than
24 hours; in extreme cases in which light boxes are exceptionally hot (120°F/49°C),
we recommend removing them prior to 8 hours of continuous exposure.
Care should be taken when using spotlight viewing for more than 30 seconds,
because temperatures near the light source may exceed 180°F/82.2°C. Use in slide
projectors is not recommended due to the high temperatures generally found in
these devices.
With the new DryView technology, a small amount of final development occurs when
the film exits the DryView Laser Imager and is initially exposed to ambient or view
box lighting. This is virtually undetectable and has no effect on image quality (i.e.,
typically 0.02 change in density). This small density increase is uniform and
permanent upon full exposure of the film under normal handling conditions (i.e.,
room light or view box).
Archivability of Developed Film
DryView Laser Imaging Film is fully archivable for more than 100 years when stored
at American National Standards Institute (ANSI) recommended storage conditions
(77°F/25°C). Developed films may be stored at higher temperatures, but that may
affect archivability. For example, storing films at a constant elevated temperature of
90°F/32.2°C may reduce archivability to 30 years.
Exposure to Moisture
While moisture can damage traditional wet processed silver halide films, DryView
Laser Imaging Films typically withstand humidity, spills, and other forms of water
without any significant effect on image quality or film integrity. If needed, films can be
cleaned with a clean, damp cloth.
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