Kodak FC2 User's Manual
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1. Date Process CN 16S Reference Aims Worksheet Code Red Green Blue D maxp Density Readings Control Strip Correction Factor Corrected D max Yellow Density Reading Control Strip Correction Factor Corrected Yellow AIM D maxp Yp HD Density Readings Control Strip Correction Factors Corrected HD LD Density Readings Control Strip Correction Factors AIM LD AIM HD LD D min Density Readings Control Strip Correction Factors AIM D min Using the KODAK Negative Film Processing Cartridges FC1 and FC2 e CIS 254 Note The contents of this publication are subject to change To be sure you have the most up to date publication check www kodak com go photochemicals select Technical Information to find Current Information Summaries Digital amp Film Imaging Systems EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY ROCHESTER NY 14650 KS Using KODAK Negative Film Processing Cartridges FC1 and FC2 KODAK Publication No CIS 254 Kodak is a trademark Minor Revision 5 052. out of control plot position use the Visual Process Control Guide as follows to troubleshoot the process and apply corrective action First check for operational errors e Make sure the control strip code matches the reference strip code e Calibrate the densitometer e Re check the control strip aims and verify the correction factors e Verify the problem by processing a second control strip e Determine if any recent processor maintenance could have caused a problem e Verify that tank and replenisher solutions were mixed correctly Use an accurate thermometer to verify that the developer temperature and other solution temperatures are correct Match your plots to the Visual Process Control Guide to identify the problem e Match your control plots to the examples given on the Visual Process Control Guide Compare only one plot parameter at a time D max Y HD LD LD D min Note that the pattern of the red green and blue plot deviations can be an indicator of different problems e Write down the problems indicated by each parameter for the plots that are out of control Consider that you may have more than one problem occurring at the same time e Consider each potential cause of the out of control condition and verify the operational conditions of the processor When you have determined the most likely cause s of the out of control condition take corrective action to eliminate the cause
3. CURRENT INFORMATION SUMMARY May 2005 CIS 254 Using the KODAK Negative Film Processing tS Cartridges FC1 and FC2 The KODAK Negative Film Processing Cartridges FC1 and FC2 and KODAK Rinse Tablets are designed for use in FUJI FP363SC and FP563SC Film Processors using process cycle CN 16S The FC1 and FC2 cartridges are drop in cartridges that provide convenience and ease of use The FC1 cartridge will process 200 rolls of 135 24 film the FC2 cartridge will process 1000 rolls of 135 24 film The cartridges and tablets are part of Kodak s systems approach that enables users of other manufacturers minilabs to provide customers with high quality film processing in Kodak chemicals KODAK Negative Film Processing Cartridge FC1 and Shipping Corrugate KODAK Negative Film Processing Cartridge FC2 and Shipping Corrugate Eastman Kodak Company 2005 OBTAINING THE CHEMICALS Catalog numbers are as follows Min Mult KODAK Negative Film Processing Cartridge 2 801 7519 FC1 KODAK Negative Film Processing Cartridge 2 867 2701 FC2 KODAK Rinse Tablets 191 3110 KODAK Negative Film FC Tank Developer KODAK Negative Film FC Tank Bleach EN 107 2024 KODAK Negative Film FC Tank Fixer 813 4421 KODAK Negative Film FC Tank Rinse 872 4791 Used in water reservoir on processor SAFE HANDLING OF PHOTOGRAPHIC CHEMICALS Handle all chemicals carefully When you mix solutions wear goggles or a face shield a protective rubber
4. S 254 7 Figure 2 Process CN 16S Visual Process Control Guide Relative Height of RGB arrows is an indicator of Retained Silver D max Y _ control strip performance B B Bleach is dilute or leading to the cause 0 10 amp 0 12 underreplenished F indicated in text box Bleach sid Activity retained silver HD LD 0 07 amp 0 09 Developer Over concentrated if Activity trond concentration F wii 3 i E Oxidized if trend contamination es Agitation if rapid oxidation loss agitation LD 0 06 amp 0 08 Developer i Devel Developer f temperature too high Replenishment too E i Leuco Cyan Dye Activity or dev time too long high trend Bleach very time temp Developer Developer dilute or Fixer replenishment temperature too low Replenishment too underreplenished or time too short low trend trend D min H Bleach stain from Weak Fixer Developer too much Developer 0 03 amp 0 05 t 4 Developer 4 f overreplenished t carry over no contamination or over z 4 aeration or Developer or light fog concentrated underreplenishment overconcentration overreplenishment aa paves TTT TTT TTT TTT TTT ET Fixer Activity retained silver halide PROCESS Kec F002_1271EC MACHINE ____ EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY Rochester NY 14650 Using the KODAK Negative Film Processing Cartridges FC1 and FC2 e CIS 254
5. and use the prescriptions to eliminate the symptom of the problem Corrective Action and Prescriptions D max Yp This parameter monitors the performance of the bleach solution for retained silver A bleach solution that is underreplenished or diluted will not efficiently bleach the film leaving retained silver in higher density areas If the D max Y indicates a retained silver problem confirm it with the following test 1 Immerse the processed control strip in the bleach tank and soak it for 7 minutes 2 Remove the strip rinse it thoroughly with water for 3 minutes and dry it 3 Re read the strip re plot D max Y and compare the new plot to the earlier plot If the new plot shows a difference of 0 05 density unit or more lower it confirms a bleaching problem If there is no change or less than a 0 05 change the bleach is not a problem See the Visual Process Control Guide for other possible causes If the test confirms a bleaching problem replace the bleach tank solution with fresh solution made from the KODAK Negative Film FC Tank Bleach as described on page 3 Also check the output of the bleach replenisher pump and calibrate Be sure that the bleach replenishment rate is set correctly Using the KODAK Negative Film Processing Cartridges FC1 and FC2 e CIS 254 5 HD LD Contrast This parameter monitors developer activity Contrast is the primary indicator of developer agitation oxidation conc
6. apron and protective gloves made with neoprene or nitrile rubber Clean protective clothing after use to remove any chemical residue that can cause contamination For more information about potential health hazards and safe handling of specific Kodak chemicals see the label and the Material Safety Data Sheet MSDS for the chemical Consult the MSDS for regional contact information MSDS copies are available at the Kodak website at www kodak com go photochemicals 833 9723 CONVERTING TO THE KODAK NEGATIVE FILM PROCESSING CARTRIDGES No processor adjustments are required to use KODAK Negative Film Processing Cartridges FC1 and FC2 These cartridges are designed to mix and replenish on top of existing solution Use the same processor settings that you use with your current chemical cartridge Standard conditions are shown in Figure 1 on page 3 Preparing Fresh Working Tank Solutions Use the following Kodak chemicals to prepare fresh working tank solutions Developer Tank N1 Use KODAK Negative Film FC Tank Developer CAT No 833 9723 Each kit makes 5 2 litres Two kits are required for the FP363SC processor Three kits are required for the FP563SC processor Follow the directions in the following table Mix 2 bottles of developer Part A with 2 litres of water in mixing bottle Add solution to processor developer N1 tank Mix 2 bottles of developer Part B with 2 litres of water in mixing bottle Add solution to pro
7. blem Replace both fixer tanks with KODAK Negative Film FC Tank Fixer Use directions on page 3 Also check the output of the fixer replenisher pump and calibrate Set the fixer replenishment rate to the correct value If there is no change or less than a 0 05 change the fixer is not a problem See the Visual Process Control Guide for other possible causes MANAGING EMPTY CARTRIDGES In most regions it should be possible to participate in a local community recycling program Check with program authorities to determine if these packaging materials are eligible for local recycling If they are accepted disassemble the package and place the bottles and corrugated material in your recycling bin Follow all material preparation instructions from the recycler See KODAK Publication No CIS 148 Recycling KODAK Photochemical Containers for more information on preparing the empty bottles for recycling CIS 148 and other publications on waste management are available on the Kodak website at www kodak com go KES If local recycling is not an option dispose of the empty bottles and the package with your normal solid waste SILVER RECOVERY Publications on silver management that include recommendations and descriptions of silver recovery options are available in the Silver Management section of the Kodak Environmental Services Publications Center at www kodak com go KES Using the KODAK Negative Film Processing Cartridges FC1 and FC2 e CI
8. cessor developer N1 tank Mix 2 bottles of developer Part C with 2 litres of water in mixing bottle Add processor developer N1 tank Position tank level gauge on processor developer N1 rack Add water to N1 level mark about 2 3 litres FP363SC FP563SC Processor Processor Add 4 litres of water to processor developer N1 tank Then mix 3 bottles of developer Part A with 2 litres of water in mixing bottle Add solution to processor developer N1 tank Mix 3 bottles of developer Part B with 2 litres of water in mixing bottle Add processor developer N1 tank Mix 3 bottles of developer Part C with 2 litres of water in mixing bottle Add processor developer N1 tank Position tank level gauge on processor developer N1 rack Add water to N1 level mark about 2 4 litres Tank Level Gauge BE both sides 2 Using the KODAK Negative Film Processing Cartridges FC1 and FC2 e CIS 254 Bleach Tank N2 Use KODAK Negative Film FC Tank Bleach CAT No 107 2024 Each kit makes 3 6 litres of tank bleach solution One kit is required to prepare the bleach tank in either the FP363SC processor or the FP563SC processor Add the contents of 1 bottle to the empty bleach N2 tank Position the tank level gauge on the bleach N2 tank rack and add water to the N2 level mark on the gauge For faster warm up use water close to operating temperature 31 to 41 C 88 to 106 F Fixer Tanks N3 1 a
9. entration or contamination If the developer tank solution is under agitated too dilute or oxidized the plots will be low If the developer tank solution is over concentrated or contaminated the plots will be high If the process is very out of control i e by more than 0 15 density unit over or under aim replace all of the developer tank solution If the developer is contaminated make sure you rinse the tank out thoroughly and then replace all of the developer tank solution If the plots are less than 0 15 density unit over or under aim you can risk a prescription Prescriptions e For high HD LD plots Overconcentration Dilute the developer with warm water in an amount equal to 5 percent of the volume in the developer tank Repeat as necessary until the process is in control e For low HD LD plots Under concentrated Diluted Replace developer tank with a tank mix of KODAK Negative Film FC Tank Developer use mixing instructions on page 2 Under agitation Call a service representative to fix the agitation pump on the processor Oxidation Check for air bubbles in the developer tank and call a service technician if bubbles are visible If oxidation is caused by low utilization see the corrective action in KODAK Publication No CIS 246 Operating Minilabs at Low Levels of Utilization This publication is available on the Kodak website at www kodak com go photochemicals LD speed This parameter monitors developer act
10. factors for Process CN 16S apply the Process Factors listed in the following table to the density readings after applying the regular correction factors for Process C 41 Using the KODAK Negative Film Processing Cartridges FC1 and FC2 e CIS 254 Additional Process CN 16S Adjustment Factors for Use with Process C 41 Control Strips Step R G B Yellow 0 00 0 00 0 00 D max 0 00 0 00 0 07 HD 0 04 0 00 0 07 LD 0 00 0 00 0 00 D min 0 00 0 00 0 00 4 Process a control strip and measure the Yellow D maxp Yp HD LD and D min patches 5 Calculate the variations from aim by subtracting the aim densities from your control strip densities Plot the variations on your control chart Plot variations that are higher than the corresponding aim values values above the aim line Plot variations that are lower than the aim values values below the aim line If any of the variations from aim plots beyond the action or control limits process another control strip If the second control strip confirms the results of the first strip determine the cause of the problem Using the Visual Process Control Guide on page 8 provides a good starting place If the problem is not readily correctable contact Kodak Service and Support at 866 352 4367 USING THE VISUAL PROCESS CONTROL GUIDE AND KODAK CONTROL STRIPS TO TROUBLESHOOT PROCESS CN 16S If your Process CN 16S control chart indicates an
11. ivity Speed is the primary indicator of problems with developer time temperature and especially replenishment rate For development time that is too long temperature that is too high or overreplenishment the LD plots will be high For time that is too short temperature that is too low or underreplenishment the LD plots will be low Check the developer time and temperature and adjust them to specification The developer time should be 3 05 0 05 the temperature should be 38 0 2 C If the plots are very out of control i e by more than 0 12 density unit over or under aim dump and replace all of the developer tank solution If the plots are less than 0 12 density over or under aim you can risk a prescription Prescriptions e For high LD plots Overreplenishment Replace a portion of the developer tank solution 5 2 litres with one KODAK Negative Film FC Tank Developer Kit Check the replenishment rate setting Check the output of the developer replenisher pump and calibrate Lower the developer replenishment rate by 10 percent or more if necessary e For low LD plots Underreplenishment Replace a portion of the developer tank 5 2 litres with one KODAK Negative Film FC Tank Developer Kit Check the replenishment rate setting and check the pump output of the developer replenisher pump and calibrate Increase the developer replenishment rate by 10 percent or more if necessary 6 Using the KODAK Negative Film Proce
12. mp N3 2 Use KODAK Negative Film FC Tank Fixer CAT No 813 4421 Each kit makes 3 6 litres of tank fixer solution One kit is required to prepare each fixer tank in either the FP363SC processor or the FP563SC processor two tanks per machine Add the contents of bottle to each empty tank N3 1 and or N3 2 Position the tank level gauge on the fix tank rack N3 1 or N3 2 and add water to the N3 1 or N3 2 level mark on the gauge For faster warm up use water close to operating temperature 31 to 41 C 88 to 106 F Figure 1 Process Cycle with CN 16S KODAK Negative Film Cartridge Chemistry FC1 Cartridge Negative Film Negative Film Negative Film Developer Bleach Fixer Replenisher Replenisher Replenisher N2 R N3 R 7 5 6 75 L Replenishment Rate mL 135 24 roll 15 13 5 5 4 5 mL y y Time min sec s Temperature Developer N1 38 0 0 2 100 4 0 4 Stabilizer Final Rinse Tanks N4 1 N4 2 N4 3 Use KODAK Negative Film FC Tank Rinse CAT No 872 4791 The kit contains three bottles of concentrate Each bottle will make 1 9 litres of rinse tank solution One bottle is required to make a rinse tank solution in each rinse tank of the FP363SC processor or the FP563SC processor three tanks per machine Add the contents of one bottle to each empty tank N4 1 N4 2 N4 3 Position the tank level gauge on the rinse tank rack and add wate
13. r to the N4 1 N4 2 or N4 3 level mark on the gauge depending on which tank is being mixed For faster warm up use water close to operating temperature 31 to 41 C 88 to 106 F Water Reservoir Use KODAK Rinse Tablets CAT No 191 3110 Add tablet s into the loading port on top of the reservoir before adding water Use one tablet for every 4 litres of water FC2 Cartridge legative Film Negative Film Developer Rinse gt 35 41 95 106 gt JIJIA Rinse N4 3 Dry The N4 2 Rinse is pumped into the N3 2 Fixer Tank to dilute the Fixer Replenisher to specification Using the KODAK Negative Film Processing Cartridges FC1 and FC2 e CIS 254 3 USING KODAK CONTROL STRIPS PROCESS C 41 TO MONITOR THE PROCESS Use KODAK Control Strips Process C 41 to monitor process performance Each time you process a control strip position it in the same location in the processor Process a control strip at these times e At the beginning of the day or shift before processing customer work e At the end of the day or shift C 41 9141 z Yellow D max HD ye LD p pea D min e Cutoff ae Notch KODAK Control Strip Process C 41 CAT No 180 3709 Plotting Control Strip Densities Create a control chart by using the KODAK Process Record Form Y 55 or similar graph paper Your chart should have the same format a
14. s the Process CN 16S Visual Process Control Guide shown on page 8 Tolerances and Limits for KODAK Control Strips Process C 41 Aim Value Color Measure Adjust Action Control Balance ment ment Limits Limits Spread Tolerance Limit D min 0 03 0 03 0 05 LD 0 04 0 06 0 08 HD LD 0 03 0 07 0 09 0 09 D max Y 0 07 0 10 0 12 1 Before you begin to use a box of control strips remove the reference strip from the box and store it at room temperature 2 Use a precision densitometer to measure the densities in the center of the Yellow HD LD and D min patches on the reference strip Do not move the strip as you make the density readings or you may affect the precision and repeatability of the measurement Use transmission mode Status M 3 To obtain the aim densities apply the correction factors to the densities read in Step 2 The correction factors are found on a sheet packaged with the control strips Make sure you use the correction factors for Process CN 16S To obtain the HD LD aim value subtract the adjusted LD value form the adjusted HD value To obtain the D max Yp aim value subtract the adjusted blue density of the yellow step from the adjusted blue density of the D max step Use the Process CN 16S Reference Aims Worksheet on page 9 to help calculate the aim densities Note If you are using an older code of control strip that does not list correction
15. ssing Cartridges FC1 and FC2 e CIS 254 D min Clear Area of Film This parameter may monitor developer bleach or fixer problems If a developer problem is indicated see the HD LD or LD parameter for confirmation and corrective action If a bleach or fixer problem is indicated see the corrective action below Bleach Stain Developer carryover into the bleach can form a staining by product that can elevate D min especially the green D min This occurs when the bleach is underreplenished or under aerated Prescriptions e Replace the bleach tank solution with KODAK Negative Film FC Tank Bleach Refer to the directions on page 3 e Check the bleach aeration to make sure it is working properly e Check the output of the bleach replenishment pump and calibrate e Check the replenishment rate for bleach and adjust to the correct rate Fixer Retained Silver Halide Retained silver halide is caused by an exhausted fixer solution due to underreplenishment dilution or oxidation This is indicated by a high D min especially the red D min To confirm retained silver halide run this test 1 Immerse the processed control strip in the fixer tank and soak it for 7 minutes 2 Remove the strip rinse it thoroughly with water for 3 minutes and dry it 3 Re read the strip and re plot D min Compare the red D min to the earlier plot If the new plot shows a difference of at least 0 05 lower it confirms a fixer pro
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