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- Page 1 ILFORD 50/60 Hz OPERATING MANUAL ILFOLAB 1 250 RC 1st Proof rev A - March 1997 VARIABLE SPEED PRINT DRYER FOR HIGH QUALITY BLACK AND WHITE PRINT DRYING IL882...
- Page 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Your photographic equipment is powered by mains electricity, and is designed to comply with international electrical safety standards. However, basic safety precautions must always be followed when operating electrical equipment, including the following, where applicable: Read and understand all instructions and equipment labels. Close supervision is necessary when the equipment is being used by inexperienced personnel.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS PICTOGRAMS INTRODUCTION CONTROLS AND INDICATORS ‘POWER’ light ‘READY’ light Dryer control Speed control INSTALLATION Print receive tray Location Electricity supply Removing yellow transit wedges DRYING PRINTS SWITCHING OFF CLEANING AND SIMPLE REPAIRS Daily routine Cleaning the front roller assembly Replacing a mains fuse Replacing a roller tension spring Removing rear rollers/adjusting print exit guide... -
Page 4: Pictograms
PICTOGRAMS The following pictograms are used on labels fixed to the dryer. Please ensure you understand their meaning. Caution moving rollers Electrical hazard - refer to manual IL895... - Page 6 I L F O R D IL883 ILFOLAB 1250RC dryer - typical installation Figure 1.1...
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Page 7: Introduction
INTRODUCTION See figure 1.1. The ILFOLAB 1250RC variable speed dryer is designed to dry ILFORD black and white resin coated papers to a very high standard. The dryer will dry up to 380 20 . 3x25 . 4cm (8x10 inches) prints per hour, and has a maximum feed width of 50 . - Page 8 I L F O R D IL884A Figure 2.1 Controls and indicators...
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Page 9: Controls And Indicators
CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Figure 2.1 See figure 2.1. Dryer control Speed control ‘POWER’ LIGHT The red ‘POWER’ light illuminates when the dryer control is selected to ‘ I ‘ or ‘RUNDOWN’. ‘READY’ LIGHT The orange ‘READY’ light indicates that the machine has warmed up and is ready for use. - Page 10 350mm (13.8in) 300mm 300mm (12in) (12in) IL885A Installation Figure 3.1...
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Page 11: Installation
INSTALLATION Figure 3.1 See figure 3.1. Release button Yellow transit wedges PRINT RECEIVE TRAY Four-roller assembly Secure the tray with the screws supplied, as shown in detail B. Restraining arm Feed tray LOCATION Mains fuse Position the dryer on a firm bench or table at a convenient Electricity supply lead working height. -
Page 12: Drying Prints
6 to dry resin coated paper sheets. IL888A Feed prints emulsion side up. Ensure prints are fed squarely. Feed small prints ILFOLAB with the short edge leading. 1 250 RC Do not overlap one print with another - allow 2 seconds ILFORD... -
Page 13: Switching Off
SWITCHING OFF Turn the dryer control to ‘RUNDOWN’. If the dryer is to be used again later the same day, the control can be left in this position. IL890A To switch the dryer off completely, carry out operation 1 and wait for the fans and main drive to stop. - Page 14 IL892A Adjusting print exit guide Figure 6.1...
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Page 15: Cleaning And Simple Repairs
See figure 6.1. Upper roller, rear Lower roller, rear Cleaning is the only regular maintenance required on the Lower cover ILFOLAB 1250RC dryer. Regular cleaning will ensure correct Restraining arm operation and consistently high drying quality. Front roller assembly Print exit guide... -
Page 16: Replacing A Mains Fuse
REPLACING A MAINS FUSE See figure 6.2. IL893 Figure 6.2 Replacing a mains fuse The mains fuse is located to the right of the dryer mains input plug. Switch the electrical supply off. Remove the fuse by turning the fuseholder anti-clockwise with a screwdriver. -
Page 17: Removing Rear Rollers/Adjusting Print Exit Guide
Figure 6.3 Gear Locating plate Spring IL894 Figure 6.3 Replacing a roller tension spring To remove a tension spring left hand side, release the socket set screws and remove the gears and locating plate, as shown on Detail A. Unhook and remove the spring from the end of the roller pair. Fit a new spring around the roller bearings, as shown. - Page 18 To remove the rear rollers, proceed as follows: CAUTION This operation requires access to the electrical compartment. Please refer to the Safety Precautions at the front of this manual. Switch the electrical supply off. Press the release button and open the dryer until the lid is held securely by the restraining arm.
- Page 19 Switch the electrical supply on. When the dryer is ready, feed a number of wet sheets through, ensuring they exit the dryer without obstruction. If the sheets do not exit correctly, switch the electrical supply off and check the alignment of the print exit guide. Re-adjust the guide if necessary.
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Page 20: Fault Finding
FAULT FINDING This section provides a list of checks to make should there be any problems with the dryer. If the problem persists, contact your nearest ILFORD Selling Company at the address shown on the back cover of this manual. CAUTION If in doubt about making any of the checks consult a competent engineer. - Page 21 Symptom Possible cause Remedy Imperfect gloss on Dryer speed too high Adjust speed control to a glossy prints slower setting Prints not fully wetted before Ensure prints are completely drying immersed in the wet-print dish before drying Excessive curl on Dryer speed too low Adjust speed control to a faster prints...
- Page 22 Symptom Possible cause Remedy Print fails to emerge Paper sheet too small Switch dryer off. Retrieve sheet. Sheets must be at least 5 inches (12 . 7cm) long Damaged sheet Switch dryer off. Retrieve sheet Rollers operating incorrectly Switch dryer off. Retrieve sheet. See symptom 2 Paper guides bent Switch dryer off.
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Page 23: Specification
SPECIFICATION PERFORMANCE DATA Control switch selected to ‘ I ’ Dryer speed range Minimum speed setting : 17.5cm/min (7 inches/min) Maximum speed setting : 126cm/min (49.6 inches/min) 380 20.3x25.4cm (8x10 inches) prints per hour at speed setting Maximum output 12 and the control switch selected to ‘ I ‘ Warm up time 70 seconds Typically 25 seconds for a 20 . - Page 25 OF CONFORMITY ILFORD IMAGING UK LIMITED . MOBBERLEY . KNUTSFORD . CHESHIRE WA16 7JL ILFORD DECLARE UNDER OUR SOLE RESPONSIBILITY THAT PRODUCT ILFOLAB 1 250RC dryer NAME . TYPE OR MODEL TO WHICH THIS DECLARATION RELATES IS IN CONFORMITY WITH THE FOLLOWING SPECIFICATIONS...
- Page 26 Australia United Kingdom ILFORD Imaging Asia Pty Limited ILFORD Imaging UK Limited Monash Corporate Centre Town Lane Unit 1/10 Duerdin Street Mobberley Clayton North Cheshire WA16 7JL 3168 Victoria ILFORD Imaging USA Inc Benelux ILFORD Imaging Benelux West 70 Century Road Fotografielaan, 18 Paramus 2610 Wilrijk...
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