Polaroid Daylab 35 User Manual
Table of contents
1
Introduction
2
Loading film
3
Connecting the power supply
3
Determining the processing time of the
film
3
Setting the exposure control
5
Setting the color-filtration controls
6
Preparing to make a print
7
Exposing the film
7
Processing the film
9
Possible problems, causes
10
Warranty
10
For information or assistance
11
FCC Notice (U.S.A. only)
11
EMI Notice (Canada)
12
Parts and accessories
Illustrations
Pg 13, Parts & Film loading
Pg 14, Film Loading, controls & film
processing
Pg 15, Trouble shooting
Refer to reference numbers in text
The numbers throughout the text refer
1
Introduction
The Daylab 35 Slide Printer allows you to
make prints of 35mm slides onto Polaroid
31/4 x 41/4 in. peel-apart instant films.
The Daylab35 is easy to operate and
offers such features as preset focusing,
automatic exposure control, exposure
adjustment, automatic film-development
timing, and built-in color filters for
creative effects. With the Daylab 35, you
can explore a wide range of creative
applications, including the Polaroid
Emulsion and image Transfer processes.
Contact your Polaroid dealer for
additional information.
If you need assistance on how to use
the Daylab 35 Slide Printer or Polaroid
films, or if you should have film-related
questions, please call us toll-free
1-800-343-5000, Mon. Fri., 8 a.m. to 8
p.m. (Eastern Time) from anywhere in the
U.S.A. Or, write to the Customer Care
Center, Polaroid Corporation, 201
Burlington Road, Bedford, MA 01730.
to the Daylab 35 illustrations on the
pages at the back of the manual.
Parts (pg 13)
a
Power supply
b Film-holder dark slide/viewing panel
c Color-filtration controls
d Slide carrier
e Ready indicator
f START button
g Exposure-adjustment dial
h VlEW-OFF-PRINT switch
i Film-processing-timer button
j Film-processing-timer indicator
k Film-type selection switch
I image-preview door
Note: The dark slide/viewing panel has a
dual function. When fully inserted into the
film holder, it serves as a dark slide by
preventing accidental exposure of your
film. Its white surface facilitates image
composition when you project the slide
image onto it with the VIEW lamp.
Remove the base of the Daylab 35 by lifting
the exposure unit up. Invert the film holder.
2
Loading film
Unlatch and open the film-holder door
(2): Pull down both ends of the latch and
open the film-holder door (2m).
Before loading film into the film
holder, check that the steel rollers are
clean. Dirt on the rollers may cause a
number of picture problems such as
repeated spots and bars on the pictures,
poor colors, or jammed film, as explained
in Possible problems, causes
Hold the film pack by the edges only.
Insert the closed end of the pack at an
angle (3), then push the pack down into
position.
Check that the white leader and
processing tabs are free, as shown (4),
not caught between the pack and the film
chamber.
Close and latch the film-holder door:
Hold the door closed and push the latch
up overthe end of the film holder (5) so
that it snaps into position.,
Caution: Before continuing with the next
steps, check the dark slide/viewing panel
to be sure that it is inserted all the way
into the film holder. If it is not, you risk
exposing the film.
The black safety-cover tab (5n) must
extend from the film holder. If not, reopen
the door, and straighten the safety-cover
tab.
Grip the tab firmly, and pull the safety
cover straight all the way out of the film
holder (6).
When you remove the safety cover, a
white leader tab (6o) should protrude
from the slot. If it does not, carefully open
the door (doing so in dim light) and free
the tab. Close and latch the door, with the
tab extending outside.
The film holder is now loaded and
ready for the first exposure.
Recommended Polaroid instant films,
for use with the following Daylab 35 applications:
Inter-
negative
-
665
Color applications:
Black and white applications:
Slide Emulsion/Image
copies
679
689
664**
transfer
669669
-
*Use Type 665 positive/negative film to produce a reusable negative of your image to create
multiple black-and-white prints.
**Note that the development time of Type 664 film at 75°F (24°C) and above is only 30 sec.
3
Connecting the power supply
Plug the Daylab 35 power supply
(110 125 VAC) into an appropriate
electrical outlet and then into the
connection on the back of the Daylab 35.
Determining the processing time of the film
Processing times vary for different film
types. Also, temperature affects the
processing time of your film. Check your
film instructions for the recommended
processing time so you can select the
appropriate film-exposure settings and
make any necessary adjustments to the
Daylab 35 preset film-processing times.
These settings are discussed in detail in
the next section, Setting the exposure
controls.
Setting the exposure controls (7)
On the front of the Daylab 35 are the 4
controls that you need to make an
exposure: the film-type selection switch,
the VIEW-OFF-PRINT switch, the
exposure-adjustment dial, and the
START
button.
The film type selection switch:
The
Daylab 35 has three exposure settings,
preset for specific Polaroid instant films.
Setting 1 For Tvpe 665 black-and-white
positive/negative film with a speed of ISO
75/19°. The Daylab 35 preset
film-processing time is 30 seconds.
Setting 2 For Type 669 Polacolor
extended-range film with a speed of ISO
80/20°. The preset film-processing time is
60 seconds.
Setting 3: For Polacolor 679, Type 689
ProVivid, and Polapan Pro 100 Type 664
films, with a speed of ISO 100/21°. The
preset film-processing time is 90 seconds
for Type 679 and 689 films. Type 664 film
has a 30-second development time; time
the development manually.
4.
The VIEW-OFF-PRINT switch:
VIEW:
Select VIEW to compose an image
on the dark slide/viewing panel. This
setting turns on the lamp that projects
your slide image onto the dark
slide/viewing panel.
Warning:
Never leave your slide under
the VIEW lamp longer than necessary.
Heat from the lamp can damage your slide.
The Daylab 35 has a built-in switch
that automatically shuts off the VIEW lamp
after approximately 4 minutes. This
prevents the lamp from overheating and
damaging your slide. To turn the VIEW
lamp on again, set the VIEW-OFF-PRINT
switch at OFF: then move it back to VlEW.
OFF: After you compose your image,
return the switch to OFF until you are
ready to make a print. Doing so helps
extend the life of the VIEW lamp. When
you finish using the Daylab Jr., always
return the switch to OFF.
PRINT:
Select PRINT when you are ready
to make the exposure. When you select
PRINT, the ready-indicator light to the
right of the START button should be off.
You must wait approximately 15 seconds
until it glows green before you can press
the START button. Note that the built-in
flash that exposes the film is not activated
until you press the START button. The
lamp shuts off automatically following
the exposure.
The exposure adjustment dial: The
exposure adjustment dial lets you adjust
the exposure of your prints. The Daylab
35 has an exposure-correction range with
seven settings. Use the "0" setting at the
midpoint of the range if you have a
properly exposed slide, where no
exposure correction is needed. Turning
the dial from "0" clockwise in the "+"
direction lets you increase the exposure
to lighten your printed image. Turning the
dial from "0" counterclock-wise in the "-"
direction lets you reduce the exposure to
darken your printed image. For more
information see Possible problems,
causes.
The
START
button
:
The START button fires
the built-in flash that exposes the film. If
you press START and the green ready
indicator is not on, the flash does not fire
(the ready indicator turns on 15 seconds
after you select PRINT with the
ViEW-OFF-PRINT switch).
Caution:
To prevent accidental film
exposure, follow the sequence of steps
carefully in Exposing the film.
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