Dual-Strand Processing - Kodak Prostar Operator's Manual

Dual-strand
processing
A-62051 May 2008
If your Archive Processor is equipped with Dual-Strand Take-up
Spindles, follow the steps below to process two reels of film
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" section.
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.
To replenish the developer, place the neck of the squeeze bottle in
the developer tank and squeeze the bottle until the solution level
reaches above the middle of the first white roller located below the
feed chute.
4. Open the film box and remove the roll of unexposed film.
NOTE: Do not let the film unwind.
IMPORTANT: Follow the next steps carefully to avoid film jams.
5. Using the reel flanges to guide you, line up the narrow end of a dual-
strand self-threader (a special leader that helps prevent film jams)
with the film edges.
6. Slide the self-threader, with the black side up, under the leading
edge of the film and hold it in place with your index finger.
The film should overlap the self-threader by a minimum of 51 mm
(2 in.) with the emulsion (light-colored) side of the film contacting the
black side of the self-threader.
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