Kodak Prostar Operator's Manual page 23

A-62051 May 2008
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.
NOTE: Under normal operating conditions, the dryer will have
reached the operating temperature by the time you have
attached the self-threader.
If there is high humidity, low temperature, or low line
voltage, the dryer may take longer to reach the acceptable
operating temperature. In these situations, you may want to
wait until all three operating temperatures are acceptable
before you attach the self-threader.
10. Place the roll of film on the supply spindle of the #1 rack so the film
unwinds off the right side of the reel (when you are facing the front
of the Archive Processor).
The emulsion (dull) side of the film and the gray side of the self-
threader both must face the left side of the Archive Processor.
11. Feed the self-threader down into the feed chute in the first
developer rack until the #1 rack starts to draw the self-threader into
the Archive Processor.
12. After the rollers draw the approximately 36 cm (14 in.) of the self-
threader into the rack, close the processing section cover.
After approximately 50 seconds, the self-threader exits below the
tension roller on the take-up (right) side of the Archive Processor.
IMPORTANT: As the self-threader exits the dryer, make sure
that it does not catch on anything that will cause
the film to back up and jam in the processor.
13. Grasp and keep a slight tension on the self-threader while drawing it
out until the film appears.
Feed Chute
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