Polaroid 35 Camera Accessories User Manual
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1. 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 VIEW 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 a2. not caught between the pack and the film chamber Recommended Polaroid instant films 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 60 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 for use with the following Daylab 35 applications Color applications Black and white applications Slide copies 669 679 689 664 Emulsion Image Inter transfer negative 669 665 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 Connecting the power supply Plug the Daylab 35 power supply 110 125 VAC
3. 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. 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 Setting the Color filtration controls 8 On the front of the Daylab 35 are three color filtration controls for correcting color balance and for creating special effects If you want to adjust the color balance of your print use the color filtration controls to add amounts of the three primary colors cyan magenta and yellow to your print Add one color or a combination of two colors at a time The filters are scaled so you can measure the amount of filtration for each color Use 0 for no filtration Or increase the filtration by increments of 5 up to 80 the maximum filtration level As you evaluate the color balance of your image to determine what correction it may need first select a portion of the ima
5. glowing Note Refer to Setting the exposure controls for detailed information about the three preset development times These times are set for film development at room temperature 70 F 21 C When developing the film above or below room temperature check your film instructions for the development time recommended for that temperature and use the exposure adjustment dial to make any exposure adjustments After the full development time separate the print from the negative starting at the corner nearest the processing tab 14 Do not let the print drop back onto the damp negative See Caution at the end of this section 8 If no processing tab appears when you pull the leader tab Stop Do not pull another leader tab Instead carefully open the film holder in dim light without disturbing the film pack You can use your fingertip to make sure the pack does not move 15 Take hold of the processing tab that failed to come out gently pull it allthe way out of the film holder 16 and discard it While the door is open check the developer rollers and the processing tab slot and if necessary clean them See Cleaning the developer rollers Close and latch the door with the next leader tab extending outside If you accidentally pull two leader tabs Then two processing tabs protrude at the same time from the film holder Both pieces of film will be ruined and unless you are careful you may also lose a third p
6. Daylab 35 Slide Printer from Polaroid 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 amp Film loading Pg 14 Film Loading controls amp film processing Pg 15 Trouble shooting Refer to reference numbers in text 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 Pol
7. aks or blotches on color prints Pull the processing tab a little less rapidly in one smooth uninterrupted motion A muddy looking print The print was not allowed to develop long enough before separation from the negative Develop pictures for the full time recommended in the film instructions Underdeveloped color prints tend to be a brownish pink Warranty Your Daylab 35 is guaranteed against defects in materials and workmanship for one full year from the date of original purchase During this period any such defects will be remedied without charge except for transportation costs The warranty excludes damage resulting from normal wear mishandling or accident and a charge will be made for such repairs The warranty excludes the viewing bulb This warranty excludes consequential damage Some jurisdictions do not allow the limitation or exclusion of consequential damages so the foregoing may not apply to you For information or assistance For further information or warranty assistance with the Daylab 35 or for information or assistance with Polaroid photographic processes call Polaroid Corporation toll free at 1 800 343 5000 Mon Fri 8 AM to 8 PM Eastern Time For service Before returning the Daylab 35 for service contact Polaroid Corporation at 1 800 343 5000 for shipping instructions and service information Polaroid Corporation provides referral and shipping assistance with the Daylab 35 with the consent o
8. ally set the 3 color filtration controls at 0 5 To expose the film first close the image preview door 11 Then gently pull the dark slide out of the film holder as far as it will go 6 Wait approximately 15 seconds for the ready indicator light to turn green Then press the START button to fire the flash that exposes the film Press the button gently The slightest vibration to the Daylab 35 can blur your printed image 7 After exposing the film gently insert the dark slide viewing panel back into the film holder as far as it can go Processing the film Pull the leader tab Grasp the white leader tab and pull it straight all the way out of the film holder 12 This causes a second white tab a larger processing tab with arrows 12p to appear If no processing tab appears follow the instructions in if no processing tab appears when you pull the leader tab Pull the processing tab Grip the processing tab firmly in the center and pull it straight in one smooth continuous motion at moderate speed all the way out of the film holder 13 The picture is now developing so start timing immediately Press the film processing timer button on the front of the Daylab 35 When you press the button the film processing timer indicator starts to glow Do not disturb the print while the image is developing Wait until the Daylab 35 beeps 4 times indicating the preset development time has elapsed the timer indicator stops
9. aroid Corporation 201 Burlington Road Bedford MA 01730 The numbers throughout the text refer 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 VIEW OFF PRINT switch i Film processing timer button j Film processing timer indicator k Film type selection switch 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 lts white surface facilitates image composition when you project the slide image onto it with the VIEW lamp Loading film Remove the base of the Daylab 35 by lifting the exposure unit up Invert the film holder 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
10. e Daylab 35 should now be on Open the image preview door to view your image projected onto the dark slideviewing panel 10 You can move the slide carrier from side to side to center the image on the dark slideviewing panel Notice however that you cannot print the full format of your slide You lose approximately 1 16 in from the horizontal dimension of the image Also note that the Daylab 35 has nonadjustable fixed focusing 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 offthe 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 VIEW Caution After centering your image on the dark slideviewing panel be sure to close the image preview door Leaving the door open while you expose the film fogs the print Exposing the film 1 Set the film type selection switch at the setting appropriate for the type of film you are using See Setting the exposure controls 2 Set the exposure adjustment dial at the setting appropriate for your slide For a slide image with average lighting conditions start with the 0 setting 3 Set the VIEW OFF PRINT switch at PRINT 4 Set the color filtration controls at the appropriate settings for your slide You should initi
11. f Pfaff Manufacturing Inc and solely as a service for Polaroid customers This service shall not be construed to warrant or represent the function fitness workmanship or design of any non Polaroid products 11 FCC Notice U S A only This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 ofthe FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential installation 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 However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna of the radio or television increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer for help Note Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the u
12. ge that should be neutral or gray to detect any undesirable color cast Whenever possible look also at skin tones for improperly balanced color Correcting prints from color slides To eliminate the undesired color cast from your image you need to add filtration for the complement of the color for color correction refer to the chart Correcting prints from co or slides In color photography light is broken down into three primary colors cyan greenish blue magenta reddish purple and yellow By pairing these colors in equal amounts you can create the following secondary colors CYAN MAGENTA BLUE MAGENTA YELLOW BED YELLOW CYAN GREEN To add a certain color to your printed image you must either add that same color with filtration or decrease its complement Use the chart below to determine what filter or combination of filters you need to correct your image If you want add or subtract Less YELLOW CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW More YELLOW YELLOW CYAN MAGENTA Less RED iMAGENTA t YELLOW CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW More RED MAGENTA YELLOW CYAN Less MAGENTA YELLOW CYAN MAGENTA More MAGENTA MAGENTA YELLOW CYAN Less BLUE CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW CYAN MAGENTA More BLUE YAN MAGENTA YELLOW Less CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW CYAN More CYAN CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW Less GREEN YELLOW CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW CYAN More GREEN YELLOW CYAN MAGENTA 6 Note As you set the filters to make color adjustments the Da
13. icture Do not open the film holder Grip both processing tabs firmly pull them out together and discard both pieces of film This may cause developer to spread inside the film holder Open the door and without disturbing the film pack clean the developer rollers and the slot for the processing tab Cleaning the developer rollers Apply pressure with both thumbs to lift the steel loops and remove the roller assembly 17 from the film holder Clean both rollers with a soft lint free cloth dampened with water if necessary or hold the roller assembly under running water As you clean them rotate both rollers and inspect them Note that one roller turns more easily than the other Never scrape the rollers with anything metallic nor with your fingernail Do not attempt to disassemble the rollers Blow any dust or lint out from the film chamber Also clean the slot for the processing tab 18 To reinsert the roller assembly slide the rollers into position and using both hands press the steel loops down flat Caution The Polaroid instant film process uses a caustic paste Avoid its contact with skin eyes and mouth and keep it away from children and animals If you get some paste on your skin wipe it off immediately and wash with water to avoid an alkali burn If eye or mouth contact occurs quickly wash the area with plenty of water and see a doctor Keep discarded materials away from children animals clothing and f
14. ser s authority to operate this equipment EMI Notice Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil numerique de la classe B respects toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le materiel broullieur du Canada 12 Parts end Accessories To order Daylab 35 parts or accessories call Polaroid Corporation toll free at 1 800 343 5000 Mon Fri 8 AM to 8 PM Eastern Time Listed below are parts and accessories for the Daylab 35 and the Daylab 35 Plus Order Item number Daylab 35 Slide Printer 114723 Polaroid Emulsion Image Transfer Kit 619769 35mm to Transfers Guide 1 F51 25 Description Complete slide printing system for use with Polaroid 31 4 x 41 4 instant peel apart films includes Slide printer amp 31 4 x 41 4film holder Power supply Includes 2 heavy duty trays Timer Thermometer Print tongs Roller Mylar sheet Contact paper Watercolor paper 6 blank watercolor greeting cards with envelopes Image and Emulsion Transfer Guide A guide to creating transfers from 35mm slides sr ELLLLLLLLTELLLLLELI
15. the severity of the underexposure An image printed backwards The slide is oriented incorrectly on the slide carrier Be sure that the image projected on the dark slide viewing panel appears as a mirror image of what you want for your final print Repeated white spots 19 Marks like these result from dirt on the steel rollers of the film holder Inspect the rollers each time you load film and clean them whenever necessary 10 A curtain shaped mark or broad streak If you start to pull the processing tab and then stop or hesitate briefly a curtain shaped mark along the print edge appears If you stop mid way into the pull a broad streak results Always pull the processing tab out in one smooth continuous motion An oblong in the print 20 This indicates that you did not pull the leader tab allthe way out When you then pulled the processing tab the leader tab retracted into the film holder thus spoiling the picture Always pull the leader tab all the way out of the film holder Underdeveloped edges or corners 21 These are usually caused by pulling the processing tab out at an angle This prevents the developer from being spread evenly over the image area With color film pulling the tab at an angle generally results in orange red marks along the edge of the print Many small white specks 22 These indicate that you pulled the processing tab too swiftly Pulling the tab too fast can also cause pink lines stre
16. urniture Possible problems causes An image blurred out of focus Most likely cause is Selecting a slide that is not in sharp focus Use a properly focused image A black or blank print Most likely causes are Forgetting to press the START button to expose the film Forgetting to move the VIEW OFF PRINT switch to PRINT before pressing the START button to expose the film No exposure will have been made Leaving the dark slide viewing panel inserted in the film holder while attempting to make an exposure A fogged print light image or no image at all Most likely causes are Opening the image preview door without first inserting the dark slide viewing panel into the film holder Leaving the image preview door open when pressing START to expose the film Using the wrong film type selector switch setting Removing unused film from the film holder without reinserting the black safety cover then reloading it into the film holder A print either too light or too dark Most likely causes are Using a slide that is overexposed or underexposed The Daylab 35 cannot enhance an improperly exposed original image Overexposing or underexposing the film If the print is overexposed decrease exposure with the exposure adjustment dial by 1 or more depending on the severity of the overexposure If underexposed increase exposure with the exposure adjustment dial by 1 or more depending on
17. ylab 35 does not show the effects of the adjustments as you preview the image projected on the dark slideviewing panel Make test exposures to gauge what effects you want to achieve with color filtration Note Adding filtration extends exposure time Use the exposure adjustment dial to compensate for these changes Also note that extending the exposure times can result in further color shift Note Use no more than two filters at any one time Note You can also use the filters to add or subtract tonal values to your black and white prints Preparing to make a print Select a slide The Daylab 35 lets you add creative effects to your slides but it cannot improve the photographic quality of your original image Choose a clean dust free 35mm slide that is in sharp focus has an even exposure neither too light not too dark and accurately renders the colors of your subject Orient your slide on the slide carrier Holding the slide carrier with its long edge facing you the guides that hold the slide in place face upward lay your slide emulsion side up dull side up on the carrier so that it fits within the guides Be sure to orient the slide on the carrier so the image is upside down and appears as a mirror image on the dark slide viewing panel Compose your picture With the slide correctly oriented insert the slide carrier into the slide carrier slot 9 Set the VIEW OFF PPINT switch at VIEW the viewing light inside th
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