KODAK Prostar Operator’s Manual
Prostar
Archive Processor 220-240 V
Prostar
Archive Processor 120 V
Operator’s Manual
A-62051
Part No. 2E8257
Safety
User Precautions
• Place the processor on a sturdy, level work surface capable of supporting 63.5 kg (140 lbs) and a table height between 53 cm
(21 in.) and 68 cm (27 in.).
• Make sure the electrical power outlet is located within 1.52 meters (5 feet) of the processor and is easily accessible.
• Use only the power cord(s) that was provided with the processor. Using any other power cord may cause electrical shock
and/or damage the product.
• Be sure the power cord is securely plugged into the wall outlet. Failure to do so may cause electrical shock or fire.
• Do not damage, knot, cut or modify the power cord. This may cause electrical shock or fire.
• The scanner requires a dedicated power outlet. Do not use an extension cord or power strip with the scanner.
• Do not connect the processor to an extension cord of multi-plug power strip. Use a dedicated power outlet.
• Leave sufficient space around the power outlet so it can be easily unplugged in case of an emergency.
• Do not use the processor if it becomes inordinately hot, has a strange odor, emits smoke, or makes unfamiliar noises.
Immediately stop the processor and disconnect the power cord from the power outlet. Contact Kodak Service.
• Follow the Kodak recommended maintenance and cleaning procedures.
• Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are available on the Kodak website at: www.kodak.com/go/msds. When accessing the
MSDSs from the website, you will be required to provide the catalog number of the consumable you want the Material Safety
Data Sheet for. See the section entitled, “Supplies and consumables” later in this guide for supplies and catalog numbers.
• For disposal or recycling information, contact your local authorities, or in the USA, visit the Electronics Industry Alliance
website: www.eiae.org.
CAUTION: Moving parts, avoid contact.
CAUTION: Hot surface, avoid contact
Acoustic emission
Maschinenlärminformationsverordnung – 3, GSGV
Der arbeitsplatzbezogene Emissionswert beträgt <70 db(A).
[Machine Noise Information Ordinance — 3, GSGV
The operator-position noise emission value is <70 dB(A).]
EMC statements
United States: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user
will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
European Union: WARNING: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in
which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
Japan: This is a Class A product based on the standard of the V oluntary Control Council for interference by information
Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this is used in a domestic environment, radio disturbance may arise. When such trouble
occurs, the user may be required to take corrective actions.
Taiwan: WARNING: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which
声明，该产
此为A级产品，在生活环境中品可能会造成无线电干扰。在这种情况下，可能需要
用户对其干扰采取切实可行的措施
case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
Peoples Republic of China: WARNING: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio
interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
Korean: Please note that this equipment has obtained EMC registration for commercial use. In the event that it has been
mistakenly sold or purchased, please exchange it for equipment certified for home use.
Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Archive Processor Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Start-up Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Daily start-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Uncovering the processing section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Filling the fixer tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Filling the developer tank. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Installing the processing racks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Installing the dryer rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Adjusting the inlet water temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Adjusting the developer temperature control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Checking the dryer temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Checking the film transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Operating the Archive Processor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Attaching film to a take-up reel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Using a trailer holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Looping the film . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
When to start processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Single-strand processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Dual-strand processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Replenishing the Archive Processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Replenishment tables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Mixed film sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Changing chemicals during processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Replenishment unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Cleaning the Archive Processor (daily) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Cleaning the Archive Processor (periodic cleaning). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Cleaning the developer racks and tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Cleaning the fixer racks, wash racks, and fixer tanks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Cleaning the air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Clearing a film jam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Troubleshooting chart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Accessories and Supplies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
New Equipment Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
For installations in the United States . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
For installations outside the United States . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
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Introduction
The Kodak Prostar Archive Processor 220-240 V and the Kodak
Prostar Archive Processor 120 V are room-light-loading processors that
process 16 mm and 35 mm silver halide microfilms with Kodak Prostar
Chemicals (or equivalent).
The Archive Processors are self-threading, tabletop units with roller
transport.
The Archive Processors feature an energy conservation package that
automatically turns off the film transport, rinse water, and film drying
system after processing is complete.
Kodak Prostar Archive Processor with dual-strand take-up spindles
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Specifications
Archive Processor 220-240 V Archive Processor 120 V
Power
requirements
Dimensions and
weight
220 to 240 VAC, 50 Hz, single phase,
7.5 amp
Two-prong electrical plug with ground
connection
Height: 91 cm (36 in.) with the cover open
Length: 110 cm (43 in.) with reel on take-up
spindle
120 VAC, 50 Hz, single phase, 12 amp
120 VAC, 60 Hz, single phase, 12 amp
Three-prong electrical plug with ground
connection
Height: 91 cm (36 in.) with the cover open
Length: 99 cm (39 in.) without reel on
take-up spindle
Operating
environment
Heat emissions
Noise emission
Depth: 56 cm (22 in.) with the cover open
Weight: 52.2 kg (1 15 Ib) empty
63.5 kg (140 Ib) with chemicals,
water, and processing racks
Support: Table or stand between
53 and 68 cm (21 and 27 in.) high
Ambient Temperature: 18.5 to 30°C
(65 to 86°F)
Relative Humidity: 20 to 76%
Maximum: 5100 BTU (5380 Kjoules)
Standby: 350 BTU (366 Kjoules)
Processing Film: 4100 BTU (4325 Kjoules)
Operator Position Standby Mode
• Sound Pressure Level (L
Operator Position Full System
Operating Mode
• Sound Pressure Level (L
• Instantaneous Peak Values 130 dB(C):
None
• Sound Power Level (L
• Standby: 63.4 dB(A)
• Full System: 69.6 dB(A)
): 51.2 dB(A)
A
): 59.3 dB(A)
A
)
WA
110 cm (43 in.) with large reel on
take-up spindle
Depth 61 cm (24 in.) with the cover open
Weight: 52.2 kg (115 Ib) empty
63.5 kg (140 Ib) with chemicals,
water, and processing racks
Support: Table or stand between
53 and 68 cm (21 and 27 in.) high
Ambient Temperature: 18.5 to 30°C
(65 to 86°F)
Relative Humidity: 20 to 76%
Maximum: 5100 BTU (5380 Kjoules)
Standby: 350 BTU (366 Kjoules)
Processing Film: 4100 BTU (4325 Kjoules)
Operator Position Standby Mode
• Sound Pressure Level (L
Operator Position Full System
Operating Mode
• Sound Pressure Level (L
• Instantaneous Peak Values 130 dB(C):
None
Sound Power Level (L
• Standby: 63.4 dB(A)
• Full System: 69.6 dB(A)
): 51.2 dB(A)
A
): 59.3 dB(A)
A
)
WA
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Water supply
Archive Processor 220-240 V Archive Processor 120 V
NOTE: An auxiliary hot water heater should be located within 6 m (20 ft) of the
Archive Processor to provide consistent water temperature.
Film Widths
Film Lengths and
Thicknesses
Film Transport
Speed
Film Processing
Time
Process
Duration
Film Loading
To Mixing Valve:
• Hot Water 46°C (114°F) minimum
• Cold Water 24°C (75°F) maximum
Pressure 276 to 621 kPa (40 to 90 psi)
From Mixing Valve:
• Mixed Water 34.5 to 36.5°C (94 to 98°F)
• Pressure 207 kPa (30 psi) minimum
Drain: Minimum 22.7 L/min (6 gal/min)
capacity floor drain or wall drain located a
minimum of 20 cm (8 in.) lower than the
Archive Processor to prevent wash water from
backing up
Water Consumption: 1.9 L/min (0.5 gal/min)
while processing
16 mm or 35 mm single strand
16 mm dual strand in lengths up to 65.5 m
(215 ft)
30.5 m (100 ft) of 0.14 mm/5.2 mil-thick film
38.1 m (125 ft) of 0.11 mm/4.2 mil-thick film
65.5 m (215 ft) of 0.07 mm/2.7 mil-thick film
3 m/min. (10 ft/min) 3 m/min. (10 ft/min)
30.5 m (100 ft): 11 minutes
65.5 m (215 ft): 22.5 minutes
Approximately 55 seconds for the selfthreader to exit from the Archive Processor
Room-light conditions with camera film spools
only
To Mixing Valve:
• Hot Water 46°C (114°F) minimum
• Cold Water 24°C (75°F) maximum
• Pressure 276 to 621 kPa (40 to 90 psi)
From Mixing Valve:
• Mixed Water 34.5 to 36.5°C (94 to 98°F)
• Pressure 207 kPa (30 psi) minimum
Drain: Minimum 22.7 L/min (6 gal/min)
capacity floor drain or wall drain located a
minimum of 20 cm (8 in.) lower than the
Archive Processor to prevent wash water from
backing up
Water Consumption: 1.9 L/min (0.5 gal/min)
while processing
16 mm or 35 mm single strand
16 mm dual strand in lengths up to 65.5 m
(215 ft)
30.5 m (100 ft) of 0.14 mm/5.2 mil-thick film
38.1 m (125 ft) of 0.11 mm/4.2 mil-thick film
65.5 m (215 ft) of 0.07 mm/2.7 mil-thick film
30.5 m (100 ft): 11 minutes
65.5 m (215 ft): 22.5 minutes
Approximately 55 seconds for the selfthreader to exit from the Archive Processor
Room-light conditions with camera film spools
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Archive Processor Overview
A
BC DE
G
F
Front Shown throughout this manual is an Archive Processor equipped with
Dual-Strand Take-up Spindles
A Processing Section Cover — light-tight cover for the film
processing section.
B Developer Temperature Control and Display — controls the
developer temperature and displays a value relative to the water
temperature surrounding the developer tank.
C Power Switch — turns the power on (l) and off (O).
D Mode Switch — the standby position (O) maintains the developer
temperature. The run position (l) activates the film transport, rinse
water, and film dryer blower.
E Film Dryer Temperature Control and Display — controls the
dryer air temperature and displays the air temperature in the drying
chamber.
F Tension Roller — loss of film tension after processing causes the
tension roller to be released, initiating a time delay prior to
activating energy conservation mode. Once energy conservation is
activated, the film transport, rinse water, and film dryer blower will
all turn off.
G Take-Up Spindles — mechanisms that wind the processed film
onto the take-up reel.
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Rear
G
F
E
D
CB
A
A Usage Meter — displays the total number of hours the film
transport motors have been operating. You can use the usage
meter to determine when to change the processing chemicals.
B Water Inlet — connection to thermostatic mixing valve.
C Water Outlet — connection to drain line.
D Accessory Receptacle — supplies power to the optional
automatic Replenishment Unit accessory.
E Power Receptacle — connection for main power cord.
F Circuit Breaker — safety feature in case of electrical overload.
G Hose Input — connectors for the optional automatic
Replenishment Unit accessory hoses.
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Start-up Procedures
Dryer Section
(Rack #7)
Wash (Rack #6)
Fixer Tanks
(Racks #4 and 5)
Wash (Rack #3)
Developer Tank
(Racks #1 and 2)
Daily start-up Follow these procedures when starting up the Archive Processor at the
beginning of the day, assuming that the Archive Processor was
properly shut down.
Uncovering the processing section
• Lift the processing section cover until it is in an upright position.
The inside of the Archive Processor is shown below without racks.
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Filling the fixer tanks If the Archive Processor is powered up, shut it off before you
remove the fixer tanks or turn off the water. This reduces the
possibility of water overflowing the water jacket later when you reinsert
the tanks.
NOTE: Use proper precautions when using fixer. Review the MSDS for
the fixer.
1. Pull the gear cover back and lift the fixer tanks out of the
Archive Processor. Each fixer tank is labeled with an F.
2. Fill the fixer tanks with Kodak Prostar Plus Fixer, or equivalent, until
the level reaches the fill line (approximately ¼ gallon or 0.65 liters
per tank).
3. Hold the gear cover back and slowly and carefully lower the fixer
tanks into the fourth and fifth position in the Archive Processor.
NOTE: Make sure that the tanks are fully seated and level with the
fill lines toward the rear of the Archive Processor.
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Filling the developer tank If the Archive Processor is powered up, shut it off before you remove
the developer tank or turn off the water. This prevents water from
overflowing the water jacket later when you reinsert the tank.
NOTE: Use proper precautions when using developer. Review the
MSDS for the developer.
1. Pull the gear cover back and lift the developer tank out of the
Archive Processor. The developer tank is labeled with a D.
2. Fill the developer tank with Kodak Prostar Plus Developer, or
equivalent, until the level reaches the fill line (approximately
½ gallon or 1.3 liters).
3. Wrap the overflow tubing closely around the right side of the
developer tank.
4. Hold the gear cover back and slowly and carefully lower the
developer tank into the first position in the Archive Processor.
NOTE: Make sure the tank is fully seated and level with the fill line
toward the rear of the Archive Processor.
5. Fill the squeeze bottle with developer.
The squeeze bottle will be needed later to top off the developer t ank
between processing rolls of film.
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Installing the processing
Rack #6
Gear Cover
Gear Cover
Dryer Rack (#7)
Dryer Section Cover
racks
1. Make sure that the rollers of each rack turn freely when you rotate
the drive gear.
2. Drain off any e xcess water if the ra cks were lef t submerged in water
since the last time film was processed.
3. Hold the gear cover back and lower the processing racks into the
processor (#6 rack first, then #5, #4, #3, #2, and #1).
The rack number is located just above the drive gear.
CAUTION: Lower the racks slowly and carefully into the
Archive Processor to avoid splashing any chemicals.
Installing the dryer rack 1. Lift off the dryer section cover.
2. Make sure that the rollers of the dryer rack turn freely when rotating
the drive gear.
3. Pull the gear cover back and lower the dryer rack into the dryer
section.
4. Replace the dryer section cover.
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Adjusting the inlet water
Thermometer
Thermometer
Sleeve
Standpipe
temperature
1. Turn on the water supply using the thermostatic mixing valve.
2. Turn the power switch to the On position.
3. Insert the thermometer in the thermometer fixed measuring point
sleeve located in the front right corner of the #1 rack.
4. Install the standpipe in the Archive Processor tank after the water
temperature, indicated on the mixing valve, reaches 34.5 to 36.5°C
(94 to 98°F).
Installing the standpipe after the water reaches the proper
temperature at the mixing valve enables the developer solution to
reach operating temperature sooner.
5. Route the tubing from the developer tank through the notch in the
partition.
6. Insert the tubing into the standpipe.
7. Allow the water jacket to fill up.
8. A float switch automatically turns off the water flow when the water
level is just below the top of the standpipe.
9. Close the processing section cover.
10.Allow approximately 25 minutes for the developer temperature to
stabilize before adjusting the temperature control setting.
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