Handling Developed Film; Archiving Developed Film; Dissipating Odor - Kodak DryView 8150 User Manual

Film Technical Information

Handling Developed Film

Archiving Developed Film

Dissipating Odor

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Handling DryView Laser Imaging Film requires reasonable care.
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.
Spills, humidity and other forms of water typically have no significant effect
on image quality or film integrity. If necessary, film can be cleaned with a
clean, damp cloth.
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),
Kodak recommends removing them prior to 8 hours of continuous
exposure.
Take care 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 DryView technology, a small amount of final development occurs
when the film exits the 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).
DryView Laser Imaging Film has been tested and can be archived 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; however, that may reduce the number of
years the film can be stored. For example, storing films at a constant
elevated temperature of 90° F/32.2° C may reduce archive capability to 30
years.
DryView technology eliminates virtually all unpleasant odors. While some
low-level odors are produced during the development process, they pose
no known adverse health risks. Processing odor levels are further reduced
by a non-hazardous, recyclable filter in the Laser Imager. This filter traps
most low-level odors and prevents them from dissipating into the work
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