When To Start Processing; Single-Strand Processing - Kodak Prostar Operator's Manual

When to start
processing
Single-strand
processing
A-62051 May 2008
When the developer, film dryer, and water have reached their
acceptable operating temperatures, you may begin processing film.
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. Check the solution levels and
replenish the developer and fixer tanks as necessary.
Use the usage meter as a guide to changing chemicals. It displays the
number of hours the film drive system has run. Replace the developer
and fixer with fresh chemicals according to the frequency listed in
"Replenishing the Archive Processor," or every two weeks, whichever
interval comes first.
NOTE: Do not restrict the movement of the tension roller. The tension
roller must be allowed to pivot freely for proper operation of the
Archive Processor.
Make sure that you have completed all of the procedures in the "Daily
start-up" section and that you have familiarized yourself with the
information in the "When to start processing" section before beginning
processing.
NOTE: To prevent film jams, remove as much curl from the self-
threader as possible by winding the self-threader in the opposite
direction from the existing curl.
1. Press and release the Mode switch to the Run position to pre-heat
the film dryer.
IMPORTANT: Always press and release the Mode switch to the Run
position, even if the transport is running. This prevents
the film transport from stopping during processing.
2. Lift the processing section cover.
3. Verify that the developer is at the proper level and add developer, if
necessary.
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