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Kodak Prostar Operator's Manual

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A-62051
Part No. 2E8257
Archive Processor 220-240 V
Archive Processor 120 V
Operator's Manual
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  • Page 1 Prostar Archive Processor 220-240 V Prostar Archive Processor 120 V Operator’s Manual A-62051 Part No. 2E8257...
  • Page 2 • Follow the Kodak recommended maintenance and cleaning procedures. • Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are available on the Kodak website at: www.kodak.com/go/msds. When accessing the MSDSs from the website, you will be required to provide the catalog number of the consumable you want the Material Safety Data Sheet for.
  • Page 3 Taiwan: WARNING: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. Peoples Republic of China: WARNING: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ........... . 1 Specifications .

  • Page 5: Introduction

    The Kodak Prostar Archive Processor 220-240 V and the Kodak Prostar Archive Processor 120 V are room-light-loading processors that process 16 mm and 35 mm silver halide microfilms with Kodak Prostar Chemicals (or equivalent). The Archive Processors are self-threading, tabletop units with roller transport.

  • Page 6: Specifications

    Specifications Archive Processor 220-240 V Archive Processor 120 V Power 220 to 240 VAC, 50 Hz, single phase, 120 VAC, 50 Hz, single phase, 12 amp requirements 7.5 amp 120 VAC, 60 Hz, single phase, 12 amp Two-prong electrical plug with ground Three-prong electrical plug with ground connection connection...
  • Page 7 Archive Processor 220-240 V Archive Processor 120 V NOTE: An auxiliary hot water heater should be located within 6 m (20 ft) of the Water supply Archive Processor to provide consistent water temperature. To Mixing Valve: To Mixing Valve: • Hot Water 46°C (114°F) minimum •...

  • Page 8: Archive Processor Overview

    Archive Processor Overview Front Shown throughout this manual is an Archive Processor equipped with Dual-Strand Take-up Spindles Processing Section Cover — light-tight cover for the film processing section. Developer Temperature Control and Display — controls the developer temperature and displays a value relative to the water temperature surrounding the developer tank.

  • Page 9: Rear

    Rear Usage Meter — displays the total number of hours the film transport motors have been operating. You can use the usage meter to determine when to change the processing chemicals. Water Inlet — connection to thermostatic mixing valve. Water Outlet — connection to drain line. Accessory Receptacle —...

  • Page 10: Start-Up Procedures

    Start-up Procedures Daily start-up Follow these procedures when starting up the Archive Processor at the beginning of the day, assuming that the Archive Processor was properly shut down. Uncovering the processing • Lift the processing section cover until it is in an upright position. section The inside of the Archive Processor is shown below without racks.

  • Page 11: Filling The Fixer Tanks

    1. Pull the gear cover back and lift the fixer tanks out of the Archive Processor. Each fixer tank is labeled with an F. 2. Fill the fixer tanks with Kodak Prostar Plus Fixer, or equivalent, until the level reaches the fill line (approximately ¼ gallon or 0.65 liters per tank).

  • Page 12: Filling The Developer Tank

    1. Pull the gear cover back and lift the developer tank out of the Archive Processor. The developer tank is labeled with a D. 2. Fill the developer tank with Kodak Prostar Plus Developer, or equivalent, until the level reaches the fill line (approximately ½...

  • Page 13: Installing The Processing Racks

    Installing the processing 1. Make sure that the rollers of each rack turn freely when you rotate racks the drive gear. 2. Drain off any excess water if the racks were left submerged in water since the last time film was processed. 3.

  • Page 14: Adjusting The Inlet Water Temperature

    Adjusting the inlet water 1. Turn on the water supply using the thermostatic mixing valve. temperature 2. Turn the power switch to the On position. 3. Insert the thermometer in the thermometer fixed measuring point sleeve located in the front right corner of the #1 rack. Thermometer Thermometer Sleeve...

  • Page 15: Adjusting The Developer Temperature Control

    Adjusting the developer The Archive Processor’s developer temperature control is factory set to temperature control a value of 88.0 to control the developer temperature at 37.8°C ±0.3°C (100°F ±0.5°F). The display values and setpoint value are arbitrary numbers and do not represent the temperature in degrees; they are values relative to the developer temperature.
  • Page 16 Changing the developer temperature control setpoint value The developer temperature control is located on the left side of the control panel. 1. Press and release the PGM button on the developer temperature control. The light to the left of the SP (setpoint) illuminates. The control is now in the setpoint mode.

  • Page 17: Checking The Dryer Temperature

    Checking the dryer 1. Turn on the drying heater and blower: temperature • If the water jacket is not full, fill the water jacket and press and release the Mode switch to the Run position. • If the water jacket is full, press and release the Mode switch to the Run position.

  • Page 18: Checking The Film Transport

    4. Press and release the PGM button on the dryer control to return to display mode. The light to the left of the SP (setpoint) is no longer illuminated. The current temperature is displayed. 5. Allow some time for the dryer chamber temperature to stabilize after each adjustment (approximately 5 minutes).

  • Page 19: Operating The Archive Processor

    (snubber). Another way is to wrap the film around the center of the reel. Both ways are described in this section. NOTE: Kodak no longer supplies this reel with a separate trailer hold. Kodak supplies only the integral film cinch pin as shown below.

  • Page 20: Looping The Film

    Looping the film 1. Make a loop of film about four inches long. 2. Insert the film loop in the slot of the take-up reel. 3. Push the film around core of the take-up reel and wrap the loop around the pin in the center of the take-up reel. Slot Film Film Reel...

  • Page 21: When To Start Processing

    When to start When the developer, film dryer, and water have reached their acceptable operating temperatures, you may begin processing film. processing Leave the dial thermometer in the developer tank; this makes it easier to check the developer temperature before processing the next roll. NOTE: When the Archive Processor is idle for an extended period, the solutions may evaporate.
  • Page 22 7. Fasten the leading end of the film to the self-threader using a minimum of 76 mm (3 in.) of Kodak Prostar Tape, or equivalent. NOTE: For 35 mm film, place several pieces of tape side-by-side to fasten the leading edge of the film to the self-threader.
  • Page 23 8. Wind the self-threader onto the film reel. NOTE: Make sure the tape does not extend over the edges of the film or self-threader. Avoid leaving fingerprints on the adhesive side of the tape. 9. Verify that the temperatures of the developer, film dryer, and water are all within specification.
  • Page 24 14. Cut the film from the self-threader with a pair of scissors. 15. Attach the film to a reel using one of the methods described in “Attaching film to a take-up reel.” 16. Place the take-up reel on the spindle. Take up Reel Film Tension Roller...

  • Page 25: Dual-Strand Processing

    Dual-strand If your Archive Processor is equipped with Dual-Strand Take-up Spindles, follow the steps below to process two reels of film processing simultaneously. Before processing, complete all of the procedures in the “Daily start-up” section and familiarize yourself with the information in the “When to start processing”...
  • Page 26 7. Fasten the leading end of the film to the dual-strand self-threader with a minimum of 76 mm (3 in.) of Kodak Prostar Tape, or equivalent. Self-threader 8. Wind the self-threader onto the film reel. NOTE: Make sure the tape does not extend over the edges of the film or self-threader.
  • Page 27 13. Place the film on top of the self-threader, overlapping it by 51 mm (2 in.), and fasten the end of the film to the black side of the dual- strand self-threader with a minimum of 76 mm (3 in.) of Kodak Prostar Tape, or equivalent.
  • Page 28 17. Grasp and keep a slight tension on the self-threader while drawing it out until the first film appears. 18. Cut the first film from the self-threader with a pair of scissors. 19. Attach the first film to a reel using one of the methods described in “Attaching film to a take-up reel.”...
  • Page 29 24. Insert the take-up reel onto the spindle farthest from the processor. The second film goes on the reel farthest from the processor When the trailing end of the film leaves the dryer rack, tension is lost and the tension roller automatically lowers. The loss of tension activates the 60-second time delay for the energy conservation mode.

  • Page 30: Replenishing The Archive Processor

    Replenishing the Archive Processor Replenishment tables Replace the developer and fixer with fresh chemicals according to the frequency listed in the table below, or every two weeks, whichever interval comes first. NOTE: Change the developer and fixer at least every two weeks. Film Manual Replenishment Automatic Replenishment...
  • Page 31 10. Insert the tubing into the standpipe. 11. Empty the fixer tanks. 12. Fill the fixer tanks with Kodak Prostar Plus Fixer, or equivalent, until the level reaches the fill line (approximately ¼ gallon or 0.65 liters per tank).

  • Page 32: Replenishment Unit

    Replenishment unit If you prefer to use automatic replenishment rather than manual, you must use the optional Kodak Prostar Replenishment Unit. When using freshly mixed chemicals in the replenishment unit: • 1300 ml (43.9 oz.) fills the tanks. • The balance of the gallon (approximately 2400 ml) allows you to process 915 m (3000 ft) of 16 mm microfilm.

  • Page 33: Maintenance

    Maintenance Follow the recommended cleaning procedures to provide continued quality film processing and reliable operation, and to extend the life of the Archive Processor. Cleaning the At the end of each day's processing, clean the Archive Processor as follows: Archive Processor (daily) 1.
  • Page 34 6. Rinse the racks thoroughly in water while turning the drive gear. 7. Lightly rub the rollers with a clean cloth while rinsing to remove any deposits from processing. To remove difficult stains, use a nonabrasive cloth that will not scratch the roller surface.

  • Page 35: Cleaning The Archive Processor (Periodic Cleaning)

    Cleaning the Clean the developer racks with Kodak Developer System Cleaner and Neutralizer, or equivalent, every time the chemical tanks are changed Archive Processor using automatic replenishment (every third time with manual (periodic cleaning) replenishment) to remove silver and chemical deposits.
  • Page 36 6. Rinse the developer racks thoroughly with warm water. 7. Empty the developer tank and rinse the with warm water. 8. Fill the developer tank with mixed Kodak Developer System Cleaner “A” and “B” or equivalent, until the developer racks are covered, then rotate the drive gears until the deposits are removed.

  • Page 37: Cleaning The Fixer Racks, Wash Racks, And Fixer Tanks

    30 minutes in running water. 7. Soak the racks overnight in clean water. 8. Immerse the fixer tanks in the Kodak Fixer/Wash System Cleaner, or equivalent. 9. Soak until the deposits have been removed.

  • Page 38: Cleaning The Air Filter

    Changing the air filter Change the air filter every six months. The air filter is located under the Archive Processor. It is accessible from the front of the processor. Air filter Air filter housing 1. Pull the air filter toward you and out of the air filter housing. 2.

  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Clearing a film jam If a jam occurs either before or after the film is tensioned on the take-up reel, follow the procedure below. 1. Turn the power switch to the off (O) position, and unplug the power cord. 2.

  • Page 40: Troubleshooting Chart

    Troubleshooting chart Problem Possible Cause Remedy Archive Processor Power switch is set to the Turn the power switch to the On (l) position. does not power up Off (O) position Main power supply is off Call a qualified electrician to check the power source. Electrical plug is not firmly Check the electrical plug connection in the outlet and at connected in an outlet...
  • Page 41 Troubleshooting Chart (continued) Problem Possible Cause Remedy Layers of film Dryer chamber is not hot Raise the dryer temperature. (convolutions) stick enough to dry the film (film together on the feels damp) take-up reel Film is scratched, has Racks and tanks need Refer to “Maintenance.”...

  • Page 42: Accessories And Supplies

    Kodak Prostar Air Filter 321984 Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are available on the Kodak website at: www.kodak.com/go/msds. When accessing the MSDSs from the website, you will be required to provide the catalog number of the consumable you want the Material Safety Data Sheet for.
  • Page 43 THE SALE, USE, OR IMPROPER FUNCTIONING OF THIS EQUIPMENT, REGARDLESS OF THE CAUSE. Such damages for which Kodak will not be responsible include, but are not limited to, loss of revenue or profit, downtime costs, loss of use of the equipment, cost of any substitute equipment, facilities, or services or claims of your customers for such damages.

  • Page 44: New Equipment Warranty

    United States conditions of the new equipment warranty will be provided by the Kodak company in the country in which the sale is finalized, or by a Kodak- appointed distributor in those countries where Kodak does not have direct sales representation.

  • Page 45: For Installations Outside The United States

    Eastman Kodak Company 343 State Street Rochester, NY 14650 U.S.A. © Kodak, 2008. All rights reserved. TM: Kodak...

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