Using KODAK FLEXICOLOR Chemicals in a Small Tank - 125px

PROCESSING
After mixing the processing chemicals according to
directions, take the cover off the small invertible processing
tank and add enough developer so that the tank will be
completely full with the processing reel(s) added. Place the
processing tank in the tempered water bath and allow
enough time for the developer to reach the temperature of
the water bath. Pour the other solutions into
appropriate-sized beakers or containers. If the temperature
in the darkroom is not adequate to keep the bleach, fix, and
rinse solutions at the appropriate temperature, you may find
it convenient to add these containers to the tempered water
bath.
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Processing Steps and Conditions
Solution/Step
Time
(min:sec)
Developer 3:15
Bleach 6:30
Wash 1:30
Fixer 6:30
Wash 3:15
Final Rinse 1:30
Dry As needed
Temperature
°C (°F)
37.8 ± 0.15
(100 ± 0.25)
24 to 41
(75 to 105)
24 to 41
(75 to 105)
24 to 41
(75 to 105)
24 to 41
(75 to 105)
24 to 41
(75 to 105)
24 to 43
(75 to 110)
In complete darkness, load the film onto the processing
reel(s), then place the loaded reel(s) into the small
invertible processing tank. Quickly start the darkroom
timer and place the cover on the processing tank, and begin
initial agitation.
Note: If the small invertible processing tank is lighttight,
you can turn the lights on at this point. Otherwise, leave the
lights off until after the bleach step is completed then turn
the lights on.
Follow the processing and agitation procedures in the
table below. Agitate the tank by turning the tank over
(inverting it) with a slight rotation (quarter turn), then
return the tank to an upright position. Do this at a rate of
one agitation cycle per second.
Comments
Initial agitation for 30 seconds, followed by 2 seconds of agitation every
15 seconds. Use last 10 seconds of this step to drain tank.
Initial agitation for 30 seconds, followed by 5 seconds of agitation every
30 seconds. Use last 10 seconds of this step to drain tank.
Use running-water wash at rate that will fill tank every 4 seconds. Or fill
tank with water, agitate for 5 seconds, and dump. Repeat cycle throughout
wash time. Use last 10 seconds of this step to drain tank.
Initial agitation for 30 seconds, followed by 5 seconds of agitation every
30 seconds. Use last 10 seconds of this step to drain tank.
Repeat procedure used for first wash.
Initial agitation for 30 seconds; no further agitation required.
Remove film from reel, and hang film to dry in dust-free place or drying
cabinet. Attach film clip to top to hang it, and add weighted clip to bottom to
prevent curl.
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