Polaroid 545I User Manual

Operational Tips

545i Film Holder

To enjoy many years of service

from your Polaroid Model 545i Film Holder,

please refer to these helpful tips.

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Operational Tips

545i film holder

PREVENTIVE M A I N T E N A N C E

S Y M P TO M S

Picture has streaks.

Picture is missing corners. When film is pulled at an

Clean the rollers and the film plane after every box of film.

To clean the rollers, please refer to the manual. To clean the
film plane, disassemble the holder as described on the
following pages and use a soft, lint-free cloth, lightly
dampened with water. Never use your fingernail or anything
abrasive. Regular cleaning will help ensure satisfactory
performance and avoid symptoms like the following:

C A U S E S

Separation marks at end of
picture may occur when
film is pulled at an angle.

angle, there may be
incomplete developer
coverage.

POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS

When removing the film
envelope, pull straight out.

When removing the film
envelope, pull straight out.

Picture has white specks.

Picture has spots. Inspect and clean the

Negative can’t be
removed or can’t be fully
inserted.

When film is pulled too
slowly or too quickly, air
may mix with developer
causing voids in the image.

Deposits of dirt or foreign
matter on the rollers may
cause spots.

An end cap may have
broken away from a sheet
of film.

When removing the film
envelope, pull smoothly, at
medium speed and
without hesitation.

rollers as explained in the
manual.

To dislodge an end cap or
any foreign matter,
disassemble the holder as
described on the following
pages and carefully
remove item.