Kodak FC1 - Manual (Page 2)

2 Using the KODAK Negative Film Processing Cartridges FC1 and FC2 • CIS-254
OBTAINING THE CHEMICALS
Catalog numbers are as follows:
Product
Min/Mult
Order Qty
CAT Number
KODAK Negative Film
Processing Cartridge
FC1
2 801 7519
KODAK Negative Film
Processing Cartridge
FC2
2 867 2701
KODAK Rinse Tablets* 4 191 3110
KODAK Negative Film
FC Tank Developer
1 833 9723
KODAK Negative Film
FC Tank Bleach
1 107 2024
KODAK Negative Film
FC Tank Fixer
1 813 4421
KODAK Negative Film
FC Tank Rinse
3 872 4791
*Used in water reservoir on processor
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.
CONVERTING TO THE KODAK
NEGATIVE FILM PROCESSING
CARTRIDGES
No processor adjustments are required to use KODAK
Negative Film Processing Cartridges FC1 and FC2. These
cartridges are designed to mix and replenish on top of
existing solution. Use the same processor settings that you
use with your current chemical cartridge. Standard
conditions are shown in Figure 1 on page 3.
Preparing Fresh Working Tank Solutions
Use the following Kodak chemicals to prepare fresh
working tank solutions:
Developer Tank (N1)
Use KODAK Negative Film FC Tank Developer
CAT No. 833 9723. Each kit makes 5.2 litres. Two kits
are required for the FP363SC processor. Three kits are
required for the FP563SC processor
. Follow the directions
in the following table:
Step
FP363SC
Processor
FP563SC
Processor
1
Mix 2 bottles of
developer Part A
with 2 litres of water
in mixing bottle. Add
solution to processor
developer (N1) tank. Add 4 litres of water
to processor
developer (N1) tank.
Then mix 3 bottles of
developer Part A
with 2 litres of water
in mixing bottle. Add
solution to processor
developer (N1) tank.
2
Mix 2 bottles of
developer Part B
with 2 litres of water
in mixing bottle. Add
solution to processor
developer (N1) tank. Mix 3 bottles of
developer Part B
with 2 litres of water
in mixing bottle. Add
processor developer
(N1) tank.
3
Mix 2 bottles of
developer Part C
with 2 litres of water
in mixing bottle. Add
processor developer
(N1) tank. Mix 3 bottles of
developer Part C
with 2 litres of water
in mixing bottle. Add
processor developer
(N1) tank.
4
Position tank level
gauge on processor
developer (N1) rack.
Add water to N1
level mark (about
2.3 litres). Position tank level
gauge on processor
developer (N1) rack.
Add water to N1
level mark (about
2.4 litres).