Kodak CIS-267E User Manual

CURRENT INFORMATION SUMMARY

July 2006 • CIS-267E

Using KODAK Chemicals with
KONICA 8xx series and R1 & R2
Minilabs

The processing chemicals that you use in a particular
minilab system depend on the type of processor the system
incorporates and its process cycle. This publication
describes the use of KODAK EKTACOLOR PRIME LORR
Chemicals to process KODAK EKTACOLOR EDGE and
ROYAL Digital Color Papers in the

and R1& R2 Minilabs that are compatible with the
Konica CPK-2-22 LR (SQA) process designation.

Other publications are available on the Kodak website
at www.Kodak.com/go/photochemicals; select the link for
“Processing Manuals.” Current versions of Current
Information Summaries are available at the link for
“Technical Information.”

RECOMMENDED KODAK CHEMICALS

You may use KODAK Chemicals for the KONICA 8xx
series and related Minilabs, using these instructions. They
offer convenience, cost savings, and a minimum of solution
waste. KODAK EKTACOLOR PRIME SP Developer
Replenisher LORR offers the advantages of a single-part
concentrate for convenient handling and a low
replenishment rate. In addition to the developer, you will
need KODAK EKTACOLOR PRIME SP Bleach-Fix
Replenisher LORR. You will also need KODAK
EKTACOLOR PRIME Stabilizer and Replenisher LORR.

ORDERING KODAK EKTACOLOR PRIME
LORR CHEMICALS

KODAK EKTACOLOR PRIME LORR Chemicals are
available in convenient mix sizes. The catalog numbers in

KONICA 8xx series

the following Table 1 are for Europe and the Middle East
Region. The table shows the product details and the number
of 10.2 x 15.2 cm (4 x 6-inch) prints that can be processed
per unit (to-make 10 litres).

Table 1 Processing Capacities

KODAK Chemical

& make size

KODAK
EKTACOLOR
PRIME SP
Developer
Replenisher LORR
4x 10L

KODAK
EKTACOLOR
PRIME SP Bleach­Fix Replenisher
LORR 2x 10L

KODAK
EKTACOLOR
PRIME Stabilizer
and Replenisher
LORR 10x 10L

* This is the capacity for processors with three stabilizer tanks. If
the processor has four stabilizer tanks, the capacity is
approximately 3324.

You will need to mix developer, bleach-fix and
stabilizer replenisher solutions for these chemicals. The
processor automatically determines the amount of paper
processed and delivers the necessary amounts of the
replenishers to the processor tanks.

CAT No.

527 0996 5446

528 8105 8714

527 0863 1662*

10x15cm

Prints per 10L

 Eastman Kodak Company, 2006

PROCESS SPECIFICATIONS

The specifications and replenishment rates for using
KODAK EKTACOLOR PRIME SP LORR Chemicals in
the KONICA 8xx series & R1 & R2 Minilabs (process
specification CPK-2-22 LR) are given in Table 2.

Table 2.

Processing Steps and Conditions for KONICA 8-Series &
R1 & R2 Minilabs
KODAK EKTACOLOR PRIME LORR Chemicals

Solution/

Step

Developer 22

Bleach-Fix 22

Stabilizer 44

Dry

(specification CPK-2-22 LR) Using

Time

(sec

As

needed

Temperature

°C (°F)

40.0 ± 0.3

(104.0 ± 0.5)

35 to 40

(95 to 104)

34 to 40

(93 to 104)

Not over 96

(205)

Starting-Point

Replenishment

Rates

(mL/m

120

75

4-tanks: 194
3-tanks: 388

—

2

)

REPLENISHMENT RATES

The replenishment rates in Table 2 are starting-point
recommendations. The actual rates will depend on specific
processing conditions such as the amount of paper processed
and the proportion of high- or low-density prints.

The bleach-fix replenishment rates assume minimum
developer carryover. If carryover is greater than normal,
increase the bleach-fix replenishment rate to maintain the
bleach-fix chemical balance and pH level. Otherwise,
problems such as retained silver may occur. Retained silver
will cause print colors to look desaturated. See the
equipment manual for specifications and adjustments for
squeegees or squeegee rollers.

Agitation

Good agitation is important during the first few seconds of
the developer and bleach-fix steps. If initial agitation is poor
in the developer, development may be uneven. Poor initial
agitation in the bleach-fix may not stop development
uniformly, which can cause magenta streaks and non­uniformity.

Filtration

Processing solutions and wash water may contain insoluble
materials. If you don’t filter out these materials, they may
stick to the paper, tank walls, rollers, and lines, and can
damage the paper. It is also important to replace solution
filters periodically so that a blocked filter does not reduce
solution flow. Use the filters designed for the processor and
recommended in the equipment manual.

DRYING

The maximum drying temperature for KODAK
EKTACOLOR EDGE and ROYAL Digital Color Papers is
96°C (205°F).

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LOW UTILIZATION

The number of prints that you produce each week
determines the processor utilization. If your processor
utilization is low, oxidation and evaporation will affect the
activity of your processing solutions and may increase the
D-min of the paper. During periods of low utilization, be
sure to turn off the processor when it’s not in use to avoid
oxidation and evaporation. In extreme cases of low
utilization, you may need to discard the chemicals in the
processor and replace them with fresh tank solutions. You
can often reduce high D-min in prints by replacing the
stabilizer with fresh solution.

SAFE HANDLING OF PHOTOGRAPHIC
CHEMICALS

Handle all chemicals carefully. When you mix solutions,
wear goggles or a face shield, a protective apron, and
protective gloves made from 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 chemical labels and the
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) for the chemicals.
MSDSs also provide regional contact information. MSDSs
are available on the Kodak website at
www.Kodak.com/go/photochemicals.

PREPARING FRESH TANK SOLUTIONS

Follow these instructions to prepare working tank solutions
for the KONICA 8xx series & R1 & R2 Minilabs from
KODAK Chemical mixed replenisher solution. Observe all
safe-handling precautions on the chemical labels and in the
MSDS for each product.

Note: Working tank solutions only need to be prepared if a
new machine is being installed or if, for some reason, a
working tank in an existing machine has had to be dumped.

Remove the racks from the processor tanks and rinse
the racks and tanks with water. Be sure to drain all rinse
water from the tanks and to close the drain valve before
adding the solutions.

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