Troubleshooting Chart - Kodak Prostar Operator's Manual

Troubleshooting chart

Problem
Archive Processor
does not power up
Film images are too
light or dark
Film jam
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Possible Cause
Power switch is set to the
Off (O) position
Main power supply is off
Electrical plug is not firmly
connected in an outlet
or at the rear of the
Archive Processor
Circuit breaker is tripped
Incorrect developer
temperature
• Developer is exhausted
(light images)
• Developer tanks are not
filled to the correct level
(light images)
Self-threader is incorrectly
taped to the film
Self-threader is not
full length
Self-threader is damaged
Self-threader is curled
Racks are not fully seated
Self-threader catches on
the table when exiting from
the Archive Processor
Film is loaded backward
Dryer chamber is too hot
Film is tacky, sticks to the
dryer rack
Turn the power switch to the On (l) position.
Call a qualified electrician to check the power source.
Check the electrical plug connection in the outlet and at
the rear of the Archive Processor.
Reset the circuit breaker (to locate the circuit breaker, see
the illustration at the top of Page 5).
• Adjust the thermostatic-mixing valve so that the incoming
water temperature is between 34 and 37°C
(94 and 98°F).
• Adjust the developer temperature control to a nominal
37.8°C (100°F).
Replenish the developer.
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.
Clear the film jam (refer to "Clearing a film jam"). Reattach
or replace the self-threader (refer to "Operating the
Archive Processor").
Clear the film jam (refer to "Clearing a film jam"). Replace
the self-threader (refer to "Operating the Archive
Processor").
Clear the film jam (refer to "Clearing a film jam"). Replace
the self-threader (refer to "Operating the Archive
Processor").
Clear the film jam (refer to "Clearing a film jam"). Reverse
wind the self-threader until it lies flat (uncurled).
Clear the film jam (refer to "Clearing a film jam"). Check
that all racks are properly seated and that all drive gears
are properly engaged.
Clear the film jam (refer to "Clearing a film jam"). Move the
Archive Processor toward the right edge of the table so the
film clears the table edge.
Clear the film jam (refer to "Clearing a film jam"). Place the
film on the supply spindle so it unwinds from the right side
with the emulsion side (light color) of the film facing to the
left.
Refer to "Checking the dryer temperature."
Clear the film jam (refer to "Clearing a film jam").
Lower the dryer temperature.
Remedy
A-62051 May 2008