Kodak FC2, FC1 User Manual

CURRENT INFORMATION SUMMARY May 2005 • CIS-254

Using the KODAK Negative Film Processing
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

Preparing Fresh Working Tank Solutions

Catalog numbers are as follows:

Product

KODAK Negative Film
Processing Cartridge
FC1

KODAK Negative Film
Processing Cartridge
FC2

KODAK Rinse Tablets* 4 191 3110

KODAK Negative Film
FC Tank Developer

KODAK Negative Film
FC Tank Bleach

KODAK Negative Film
FC Tank Fixer

KODAK Negative Film
FC Tank Rinse

*Used in water reservoir on processor

Min/Mult

Order Qty

2 801 7519

2 867 2701

1 833 9723

1 107 2024

1 813 4421

3 872 4791

CAT Number

SAFE HANDLING OF PHOTOGRAPHIC
CHEMICALS

Handle all chemicals carefully. When you mix solutions,
wear goggles or a face shield, a protective rubber 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.

CONVERTING TO THE KODAK
NEGATIVE FILM PROCESSING
CARTRIDGES

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:

Step

1

2

3

4

FP363SC

Processor

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 processor
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).

FP563SC

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).

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.

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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 & 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 1 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

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 water 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.

CN-16S

Replenishment

Rate

mL/135-24 roll

(mL/M)

Time

min:sec

Temperature

C ( F)

Process Cycle with
KODAK Negative Film
Cartridge Chemistry

FC1 Cartridge

Negative Film

Developer

Replenisher

N1-RA

15 (13.5)

N1 N2 N3-1 N3-2 N4-1 N4-2

3:05 0:50

+

_

38.0 0.2
+

_

(100.4

0.4)

1

The N4-2 Rinse is pumped into the N3-2 Fixer Tank to dilute the Fixer
Replenisher to specification.

Negative Film

Bleach

Replenisher

N2-R

to

0:70

Negative Film

Fixer

Replenisher

N3-R

0:50

to

0:70

0:50 0:30

to

0:70

35 - 41 (95 - 106)

1

Negative Film

Developer

Replenisher

1

FC2 Cartridge

N1-RB

RinseDeveloper FixerBleach Fixer Rinse

0:20

Negative Film

Rinse

Replenisher

N4-R

30 (27)7.5 (6.75)5 (4.5)

Rinse

N4-3

0:20

Dry

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