Using KODAK EKTACOLOR PRIME LORR Chemicals and
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1. just make the conversion for that chemical CONVERTING TO EKTACOLOR PRIME SP BLEACH FIX REPLENISHER LORR If you are already converted to EKTACOLOR PRIME LORR Chemicals the conversion is very simple The new EKTACOLOR PRIME SP Bleach Fix Replenisher LORR may be used immediately after you have used all of the previous product Add on top of your existing replenisher No additional changes are required for replenishment rate etc Preparing Fresh Working Tank Solutions To prepare one litre of developer tank solution use 500 mL of mixed EKTACOLOR PRIME SP Developer LORR Replenisher 45 mL of KODAK EKTACOLOR RA Developer Starter and 455 mL of water If you have not converted to EKTACOLOR PRIME SP Bleach Fix Replenisher LORR to prepare one litre of bleach fix tank solution use 500 mL of mixed EKTACOLOR PRIME Bleach Fix Replenisher LORR and 500 mL of water No bleach fix starter is needed with EKTACOLOR PRIME Bleach Fix Replenisher LORR If you have converted to EKTACOLOR PRIME SP Bleach Fix Replenisher LORR use 950 mL of mixed replenisher and 50 mL of KODAK EKTACOLOR PRIME SP Bleach Fix Starter To prepare one litre of stabilizer tank solution use mixed EKTACOLOR PRIME Stabilizer and Replenisher LORR with no further dilution Adjusting Replenishment Rates At the time you convert to EKTACOLOR PRIME LORR Chemicals you will need to adjust your replenishment rates to the new settings given in the table below If you have alr2. The logo designates Process RA 4 and the LORR family of products with color coding of the products that remains the same blue for developer red for bleach fix and yellow for stabilizer Here are examples from the bottle and the carton for the developer blue and bleach fix red logos LORR oN PAPER PAPIER RA 4 Q How are the EKTACOLOR PRIME LORR Chemicals packaged A See the table in the section Ordering EKTACOLOR PRIME LORR Chemicals for a description of the available volumes to mix and package configurations Q Will I notice any changes in the color of the chemicals A The new chemicals will appear very similar to the current products Recently EKTACOLOR PRIME SP Developer LORR was improved for better performance with hard water The new product appears pale orange compared to the rose pink color of the previous product Q How many prints will I be able to process from a mix of the new products A With each 10 litre mix of EKTACOLOR PRIME LORR Chemicals you can produce approximately the following numbers of 10 2 x 15 2 cm 4 x 6 inch prints 8 000 with the developer 12 000 with the bleach fix and 3 333 with the stabilizer 6 Using KODAK EKTACOLOR PRIME LORR Chemicals and New KODAK EKTACOLOR PRIME SP Bleach Fix Replenisher LORR e CIS 220 Q For the last month my production volume has been A very low What should I be concerned about EKTACOLOR PRIME LORR Chemicals h
3. cost of producing a 10 2 x 15 2 cm 4 x 6 inch print will not change If you consider the reduction in effluent waste volume there is an overall savings Typically using LORR chemicals will reduce process effluent by one third Q Will I need a new Material Safety Data Sheets MSDS for these products A Yes there will be new Material Safety Data Sheets available from Kodak These will be mailed separately after you order product the first time They are also available in some languages on the Kodak website http www kodak com go photochemicals and through standard customer support contacts From the website the most convenient way to search for a particular MSDS is to enter the CAT No Q What are the recommendations for making fresh working tank solutions A To prepare one litre of developer tank solution use 500 mL of mixed EKTACOLOR PRIME SP Developer LORR 45 mL of EKTACOLOR RA Developer Starter and 455 mL of water If you have not yet converted to EKTACOLOR PRIME SP Bleach Fix LORR to prepare one litre of bleach fix tank solution use 500 mL of mixed EKTACOLOR PRIME Bleach Fix Replenisher LORR and 500 mL of water As mentioned in a previous question if you are using EKTACOLOR PRIME SP Bleach Fix Replenisher LORR you will need to use a new bleach fix starter EKTACOLOR PRIME SP Bleach Fix Starter is a new product that will improve the bleach fix performance when you are making a fresh tank To make a li
4. CURRENT INFORMATION SUMMARY May 2004 CIS 220 Using KODAK EKTACOLOR PRIME LORR Chemicals and New KODAK EKTACOLOR PRIME SP Bleach Fix Replenisher LORR Kodak has recently introduced a new bleach fix replenisher to join the family of KODAK EKTACOLOR PRIME LORR Chemicals for color paper processing in minilabs KODAK EKTACOLOR PRIME SP Bleach Fix Replenisher LORR joins the developer as a single part product with convenient mixing There is also a new KODAK EKTACOLOR PRIME SP Bleach Fix Starter that is used with EKTACOLOR PRIME SP Bleach Fix Replenisher LORR to make fresh working tank solutions Conversion to the new product will begin in May 2004 ona stock turnover basis Check with your country contacts for availability Note If your minilab is operating in Europe the Middle East or Africa the alternate publication CIS 220E specifically describes the products available in those regions The new product line consists of e KODAK EKTACOLOR PRIME SP Developer Replenisher LORR e KODAK EKTACOLOR PRIME SP Bleach Fix Replenisher LORR e KODAK EKTACOLOR PRIME Stabilizer and Replenisher LORR These chemicals feature reduced replenishment rates that minimize process effluent and packaging waste The lower rates also mean less frequent chemical mixing in busy minilab environments KODAK EKTACOLOR PRIME LORR Chemicals are intended for customers who have an average to high volume operation and can benefit most from these features Recent
5. I do First check the user manual for your equipment It should explain how to adjust replenishment rates Your local Kodak support desk has instructions for changing the rates for the most popular minilab models or contact your equipment supplier Will I need to drain my existing processor tank and replenisher to use these products No Add the new chemicals to replenish the existing tank solutions Let the volume of the old replenisher run down to near empty before adding the new replenisher and lowering the replenishment rate Does this mean that I need to convert all three chemicals at the same time No it is unlikely that your inventories of the three chemicals will run out at the same time You can convert each of the products separately by replenishing with the new replenisher mix and reducing the replenishment rate for each If I have not converted to EKTACOLOR PRIME LORR chemicals will I need to change the temperature of the solutions when I do convert See the temperature specifications for the processor tanks in the table on page 1 There are no temperature changes involved for any of the Kodak chemical conversions Users of other manufacturers chemicals should contact their Kodak representative for advice Q How will I recognize the new chemicals when they arrive A The chemicals will have the new catalogue numbers on the cases and a new logo See the examples of the new developer logos below
6. Replacement Product 864 4809 4x10L 31 700 KODAK EKTACOLOR PRIME SP Developer 859 4301 6x 5L 23 780 Replenisher LORR 134 7806 127 3812 2x 10 gal 60 000 KODAK EKTACOLOR PRIME SP Bleach Fix Replenisher LORR 844 4754 805 5949 826 4442 12x10L 39 730 KODAK EKTACOLOR PRIME Stabilizer and Replenisher LORR 897 5146 16x5L 26 480 866 9566 12x12 5gal 188 000 One bottle will make 52 8 L total fresh tank 4 bottles One bottle will make 20 L total fresh tank KODAK EKTACOLOR Developer Starter to 102 6681 prepare fresh tank KODAK EKTACOLOR PRIME SP Bleach Fix Starter to prepare fresh tank 834 1133 To be introduced during 2004 2 Using KODAK EKTACOLOR PRIME LORR Chemicals and New KODAK EKTACOLOR PRIME SP Bleach Fix Replenisher LORR e CIS 220 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 MANAGING EMPTY CONTAINERS In most re
7. ake a fresh bleach fix tank Why is it necessary now A The EKTACOLOR PRIME SP Bleach Fix Starter US CAT No 834 1133 is a new product that will improve the bleach fix performance when you are making a fresh tank To make a litre of fresh tank use 950 mL of mixed replenisher and add 50 mL of the starter Q How much working tank bleach fix can be made with a bottle of EKTACOLOR PRIME SP Bleach Fix Starter A The starter is packaged in bottles that each holds one litre of starter solution The entire contents of the bottle will make 20 litres of fresh tank Using KODAK EKTACOLOR PRIME LORR Chemicals and New KODAK EKTACOLOR PRIME SP Bleach Fix Replenisher LORR e CIS 220 5 Q When I received the new EKTACOLOR PRIME SP Bleach Fix Replenisher the concentrate solution had a red brown color Is it OK to use Yes the normal color is as you describe it a red brown color If I have not converted to EKTACOLOR PRIME LORR chemicals what do I need to do to use these new chemicals Conversion is as simple as adjusting your replenishment rates to the new lower rates If your minilab has a backup disk that saves the processor settings you will want to back up the settings after you make the rate change Otherwise if you have to reload the setup it will revert to the old higher replenishment rates have the required production volume to use the new chemicals but I don t know how to change my replenishment rates What do
8. ave been designed to work over a very wide range of production volumes Information on operating at very low production volumes is described in a separate Kodak publication CIS 246E Operating Minilabs at Low Levels of Utilization Kodak Customer Information Summaries are available at www kodak com go photochemicals at the Technical Publications link Q Will I see any changes in my control strips or in my prints after converting to EKTACOLOR PRIME LORR Chemicals A No the chemicals have been designed to perform very similarly to the chemicals they are replacing You may see some minor shifts in control plots depending on the precision of the replenishment rate adjustments from the current chemicals to the new chemicals Q In the discussion on replenishment rates the recommendation is to increase the replenishment rates if I am using SUPRA ENDURA Paper Do I really need to increase the rates A Yes as a starting point you should raise the developer rate up to 10 percent to avoid low activity plots when using SUPRA ENDURA Paper If the prints have a large amount of high density content the replenishment rate may need to be further increased Q What is the cost of the new products A The new chemicals are priced at the same cost per unit area of paper processed as EKTACOLOR PRIME SP Developer Replenisher EKTACOLOR PRIME Bleach Fix Replenisher and EKTACOLOR PRIME Stabilizer and Replenisher Therefore the
9. e new replenishment rate by using the number keys located on the bottom row Press lt YES gt key Press lt NO gt and the next screen BF Basic Repl will appear Enter the new bleach fix replenishment rate Press the lt YES gt key Press the lt NO gt key to go to the next screen Stb Basic Repl Enter the new stabilizer replenishment rate Review each screen to make sure you have entered the correct replenishment rates GRETAG Master Lab 1 To set the developer replenishment rate press lt SET gt enter your password press lt P Proc gt press lt REPRATE gt Enter the correct replenishment rate for the developer For GRETAG Master Labs this will be 80 mL m2 Press lt ENTER gt To change the bleach fix and stabilizer replenishment rates press the following lt MAINT gt enter your password lt P PROC gt lt LIQUID gt lt CALPUMP gt Enter the bleach fix lt BLEACH gt 55 and stabilizer lt STAB gt 390 for 3 countercurrent tanks replenishment rates Measure and adjust the replenishment pump outputs to complete the rate change Place one graduated cylinder for each replenisher on the frame of the paper processor Put the replenisher tubes for each solution in the graduated cylinder Select lt COMM gt lt P PROC gt lt MANREPL gt lt TEST gt Check the volume in each graduated cylinder and compare them to the numbers that appear on this screen If the volumes that the replenisher pumps deli
10. eady converted no changes are needed when you convert to EKTACOLOR PRIME SP Bleach Fix Replenisher LORR We have included replenishment rate adjustment procedures for several popular minilab models If your equipment is not listed check the processor manual or contact the equipment manufacturer for their recommendations Important If your equipment allows you to back up printer and paper processor data on a floppy disc or memory card make sure you update your backup software after adjusting the replenishment rates Otherwise any future data transfer from your backup memory will revert to the old higher replenishment rates and cause over replenishment Note The replenishment rates are starting point recommendations for KODAK EKTACOLOR EDGE and ROYAL Papers If you are processing KODAK PROFESSIONAL SUPRA ENDURA Paper increase the developer replenishment rate by 10 percent Using KODAK EKTACOLOR PRIME LORR Chemicals and New KODAK EKTACOLOR PRIME SP Bleach Fix Replenisher LORR e CIS 220 3 Replenishment Rates for EKTACOLOR PRIME LORR Chemicals mL m x mL ft x 3 5 Solution 127 mm 127 mm mL m mL ft PRIME SP Developer LORR 10 3 3 2 80 7 5 PRIME Bleach Fix LORR and PRIME SP 6 9 2 1 55 5 Bleach Fix LORR PRIME Stabilizer LORR 4 tanks 25 7 5 195 18 PRIME Stabilizer LORR 3 tanks 49 15 390 36 mL per linear metre or foot NORITSU Minilabs 2900 3100 Series 1 From the main menu sc
11. gions it should be possible to participate in a local community recycling program Check with program authorities to determine if these bottles are eligible for local recycling See KODAK Publication No CIS 148 Recycling KODAK Photochemical Containers for more information on preparing the empty bottles for recycling CIS 148 and other publications on waste management are available on the Kodak website at www Kodak com go KES If recycling is not an option rinse the bottles as outlined in CIS 148 render the bottles unusable if warranted and then dispose of with your normal solid waste SILVER RECOVERY Publications on silver management that include recommendations and descriptions of silver recovery options are available in the Silver Management section of the Kodak Environmental Services Publications Center at www Kodak com go KES CONVERTING TO EKTACOLOR PRIME LORR CHEMICALS If you have not already converted to EKTACOLOR PRIME LORR Chemicals the conversion is simple When you have exhausted your supply of existing EKTACOLOR PRIME Chemicals just mix the EKTACOLOR PRIME LORR Chemicals and reduce the replenishment rates Add the new EKTACOLOR PRIME LORR Chemicals on top of your existing working tanks If you currently use EKTACOLOR PRIME SP Developer no change in temperature is required You do not need to change all three solutions at the same time As you run out of stock of your current developer bleach fix or stabilizer
12. ly KODAK EKTACOLOR PRIME SP Developer Replenisher LORR has been improved to have a more preferred lemon scent Prints per day CHOOSING THE RIGHT CHEMICALS FOR YOUR MINILAB PRIME LORR Chemicals are designed for minilabs with the time and temperature specifications in the following table See KODAK Publication Z 130 Section 3 Process RA 4 Using KODAK EKTACOLOR Chemicals in Minilabs for more details PRIME LORR Solution i Temperature C Starting Point F Replenishment Rate mL m 37 8 0 3 100 0 0 5 2 30 to 36 Bleach Fix 4 86 to 97 3 to 37 4 Tanks 195 Stabilizer 86 to 99 3 Tanks 390 The replenishment rates are starting point recommendations for KODAK EKTACOLOR EDGE and ROYAL Papers If you are processing KODAK PROFESSIONAL SUPRA ENDURA Paper you may need to increase the developer replenishment rate up to 10 percent to maintain process control aims Developer 45 5 The table below can help you determine the right choice for your operation It shows which developer to choose based on the developer tank volume and the number of 10 2 x 15 2 cm 4 x 6 inch prints typically processed in a day After choosing the developer select the bleach fix and stabilizer recommended for use with that developer During periods of low utilization you may need to increase the replenishment rate by 10 to 15 percent Note If your lab prints 8 9 x 12 7 cm 3 5 x 5 inch prints 1000 1250 1875 2500 tank vol
13. reen select F 2 Highlight Extension Press lt YES gt 3 Enter your password if required then press lt YES gt 4 Highlight Process Specification or Processor Settings and press lt YES gt 5 Move cursor to Basic Replenisher Amount or Standard Replenishment Amount Settings 6 Enter the correct replenishment rates for each chemical developer bleach fix stabilizer Press lt YES gt to accept the replenishment rates Exit and then return to this screen to make sure you have entered the correct replenishment rates NORITSU Minilabs 2100 2200 2300 2600 2700 Series 1 From the main menu screen highlight Extension if you see Extension 1 and Extension 2 highlight Extension 2 Press lt YES gt Enter your password if required then press lt YES gt Highlight Process Specification and press lt YES gt Move cursor to Basic Replenisher Amount MAN developer bleach fix stabilizer Press lt YES gt to accept the replenishment rates Exit and then return to this screen to make sure you have entered the correct replenishment rates Enter the correct replenishment rates for each chemical NORITSU Minilabs 1001 1201 1701 Series 1 2 3 4 A Press lt Mode gt key Press lt Paper gt key bottom row Press lt D IN gt key Highlight the lt NO gt key until the CD Basic Repl screen appears Enter th
14. ress lt START YES gt Then enter the lower replenishment rates Questions and Answers Q Iam already using EKTACOLOR PRIME LORR Chemicals When I convert to the new EKTACOLOR PRIME SP Bleach Fix LORR Chemicals do I need to make any other adjustments to the minilab A There are no adjustments that need to be made when you make the conversion to the bleach fix If you are converting from EKTACOLOR PRIME Bleach Fix Replenisher the previous non LORR product you will need to reduce the replenishment rate from 108 to 55 mL m Q Are there any special mixing techniques needed to prepare the new EKTACOLOR PRIME SP Bleach Fix Replenisher LORR A With the single part bleach fix it is very easy to mix For example to make 10 litres mix the contents of the bottle 5 litres with 5 litres of water You can use the empty bottle to measure the 5 litres of water There are no other adjustments required to begin using the new EKTACOLOR PRIME SP Bleach Fix Replenisher If you have any questions see the mix instructions printed on the case Following is an example of the diagram describing the new bleach fix mixing The pictogram describes that 5 litres of water is mixed with the full contents of one of the product bottles to make 10 litres of mixed replenisher To prepare replenisher solution wh SL 6 f 10 Q I notice that there is now a starter solution for the bleach fix I have never had to use a bleach fix starter to m
15. tre of fresh tank use 950 mL of mixed replenisher and add 50 mL of the starter to make a total of one litre To prepare one litre of stabilizer tank solution use mixed EKTACOLOR PRIME Stabilizer and Replenisher LORR with no further dilution Q Recently I have noticed a change in the scent of the EKTACOLOR PRIME SP Developer Replenisher LORR Has this product been changed A Yes the developer was redesigned to have a more preferred lemon scent The performance of the developer is otherwise identical with the previous product Conversions are underway and will be completed during 2004 on a stock turnover basis You can identify the newer product by the following call out diagram that will be included on the product during the transition period Q Is more information available for EKTACOLOR PRIME LORR Chemicals A Updates for the Z manuals for Process RA 4 are available from our website at www kodak com go photochemicals Using KODAK EKTACOLOR PRIME LORR Chemicals and New KODAK EKTACOLOR PRIME SP Bleach Fix Replenisher LORR e CIS 220 7 Digital amp Film Imaging Systems EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY ROCHESTER NY 14650 Using KODAK EKTACOLOR PRIME LORR Chemicals and the New KODAK EKTACOLOR PRIME SP Bleach Fix Replenisher LORR Kodak Kodak Professional Ektacolor KODAK Publication CIS 220 Endura and Supra are trademarks Revised 5 04
16. ume litres EKTACOLOR PRIME SP Developer Replenisher LORR EKTACOLOR RA Developer Replenisher RT Eastman Kodak Company 2004 Periods of low utilisation may require a slight increase in replenishment rate multiply the number of prints you make each day by 0 73 to find the equivalent number of 10 2 x 15 2 cm 4 x 6 inch prints Use that number to select your developer If you have identified EKTACOLOR PRIME SP Developer Replenisher LORR for average to high production volume use these chemicals e KODAK EKTACOLOR PRIME SP Developer Replenisher LORR e KODAK EKTACOLOR PRIME Bleach Fix Replenisher LORR or KODAK EKTACOLOR PRIME SP Bleach Fix Replenisher LORR e KODAK EKTACOLOR PRIME Stabilizer and Replenisher LORR If you have identified EKTACOLOR RA Developer Replenisher RT for low production volume use the following chemicals e KODAK EKTACOLOR Developer Replenisher RT e KODAK EKTACOLOR RA Bleach Fix and Replenisher e KODAK EKTACOLOR PRIME Stabilizer and Replenisher LORR Note Use the stabilizer at a replenishment rate of 248 mL m2 4 tanks or 495 mL m2 3 tanks ORDERING EKTACOLOR PRIME LORR CHEMICALS EKTACOLOR PRIME LORR Chemicals are available in convenient mix sizes The catalog numbers in the following table are for the United States Canada and parts of Latin America 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 case
17. ver are different from the amounts on the screen adjust the replenisher pumps to obtain the correct replenishment rates Turn the adjustment screw on each pump to adjust the output clockwise to increase the volume delivered or counterclockwise to reduce the volume 4 Using KODAK EKTACOLOR PRIME LORR Chemicals and New KODAK EKTACOLOR PRIME SP Bleach Fix Replenisher LORR e CIS 220 FUJI SFA Series 1 Go to the Processor Condition Settings screen by pressing lt 5 gt lt 2 gt lt START YES gt 2 Press lt 2 gt lt START YES gt to get to the Replenishment Rate Setting 522 screen 3 Using the arrow keys move the cursor to the Repl Rate column 4 Set the replenishment rates by using the number keys 5 Move the cursor to Enter and select Yes and press the lt START YESS gt key Depending on the standard replenishment rate setting you programmed you may be unable to reduce your replenishment rates to the lower amounts required for EKTACOLOR PRIME LORR Chemicals If your processor will not accept the low replenishment rates change the default setting to a different standard replenishment rate To change the default setting 1 On the main menu press lt SORT gt lt 1 gt lt 7 gt lt MEN U gt lt 7 gt lt 7 gt and lt START YES gt 2 On the Installation Date Setting screen change the Process Code from 4 CP40 to 1 CP43 Highlight 1 with the arrow keys and p
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