Photo Lab Manual (PDF) - Richland College

Note: Fiber paper prints will curl…its just their nature. The degree of curl is basedon the paper manufacturer, the size of the paper, and the amount of humidity in whichthey are stored.To reduce the amount of curl in the prints there are a few things you can do.* Let prints dry completely and place under weight for several hours. This will helpto stretch out the fibers in the paper. I use books for 8 X 10 inch paper, but any flatobject with some weight will do.* Use a print flattening solution such as Edwal's Super-Flat. These solutions help thefibers to relax and flatten the image. There are mixed reviews on how wellthis works, but if you are determined, it might be an option to try.* Dry mounting and window matting prints. Dry mounting will flatten the entire printonto a board. Window matting will hold down the edges of a print, which for smallerimages won't show much waviness.47