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CURRENT INFORMATION SUMMARY March 2009 • CIS-229
©Eastman Kodak Company, 2009
Using the KODAK EKTACOLOR Processing
Cartridge 111 with Digital Minilabs using
Processes CP-48S and CP-49E
KODAK EKTACOLOR Processing Cartridge 111 and
KODAK Rinse Tablets are designed for use with all
models of FUJI FRONTIER Digital Minilabs and models
of NORITSU Digital Minilabs using Process Cycles CP-
48S and C-49E. The EKTACOLOR Processing Cartridge
111 is a drop-in cartridge for paper processing chemicals.
The cartridge and tablets are part of Kodak’s systems
approach that enables users of other manufacturers’
minilabs to provide customers with photographs printed
on KODAK Paper and processed in KODAK Chemicals.
When used with KODAK EKTACOLOR ROYAL or EDGE
GENERATIONS Papers, the processing cartridge will
produce prints with rich, bright colors and excellent
shadow detail.
The KODAK EKTACOLOR Processing Cartridge 111 is
compatible with both FUJI and NORITSU Minilab
Systems using Process CP-48S and CP-49E. There are
different time and temperature recommendations for
these process cycles. See Figures 1, 2, and 3 for details.
OBTAINING CHEMICALS
These products are offered worldwide. Each cartridge
processes 111 square metres of KODAK EKTACOLOR
ROYAL or EDGE GENERATIONS Papers when the
processor is operated at recommended replenishment
rates. They are available from your usual supplier of
KODAK Products. Catalog numbers are as follows:
KODAK EKTACOLOR Processing Cartridge 111
CAT No. 838 7375, US/Canada/Latin
America/European Regions
KODAK Rinse Tablets
CAT No. 191 3110, US/Canada/Latin America Regions
CAT No. 119 9033, European Region
NOTE: If you are located in Europe, use publication CIS-229E.
Using the KODAK EKTACOLOR Processing Cartridge 111 with Digital Minilabs / CP-48S & CP-49E CIS-229 2
Processing Cartridge 111
Replenishment Rate
mL/m2
Time
(sec)
Temperature
C ( F)
45 175 (121 w/RC-50)
35 (Combined)
Developer
Concentrate
Bleach-Fix
Concentrate
Part A
Bleach-Fix
Concentrate
Part B
KODAK Rinse
Tablets
& Water
Developer
P1
Bleach-Fix
P2
Super
Rinse
PS4
Super
Rinse
PS3
Super
Rinse
PS2
Super
Rinse
PS1
0:45 0:45 1:30 Combined Time
All Super Rinse Tanks
35-95 (96 - 104)
38.5 +/- 0.3
(101.3 +/- 0.5)
38.0 +/- 2.0
(100.0 +/- 2.0)
The P2 bleach-fix and PS-1 super rinse overflows can be combined
and desilvered together.
Typical is 50 - 60 C (122 - 140 F).
1.
2.
2.
Dry
CP-48S
FUJI FRONTIER 330,350,355,
370, 395, and 390
Process Cycle with
KODAK EKTACOLOR
Processing Cartridge 111
CONVERTING TO THE KODAK EKTACOLOR
PROCESSING CARTRIDGE 111
To convert to the KODAK EKTACOLOR Processing
Cartridge 111, simply load the cartridge, and let it mix as
usual on top of existing solutions. Use KODAK Rinse
Tablets in the same way as FUJI FSC100 Super
Conditioner Tablets. If you are converting from a FUJI
CP-48S, CP-48HV, or CP-49E Processing Cartridge that
processes 111 square meters of paper, then no processor
adjustments are required to use the EKTACOLOR
Processing Cartridge 111. Use the same replenishment
and other software settings as for your previous
chemical cartridge. However, if you are converting from
a FUJI CP-48LR, or CP-49ELR Processing Cartridge, you
will need to adjust the replenishment rates listed for the
Developer Replenisher and Bleach-Fix Replenisher to the
rates listed in Figures 1, 2, and 3 that follow.
At the time of the conversion from other chemicals to
the KODAK EKTACOLOR Processing Cartridge 111, you
may encounter process control biases using KODAK
Control Strips and the aims described on page 7. For
example, the LD may be low by as much as –0.10. This
bias is explained by slight differences in the
formulations of the previous product and the
EKTACOLOR Processing Cartridge 111.
As the KODAK Chemicals and Paper season into the
processor, the low plots will recover closer to the aim
values. The printer will calibrate to follow the process
shift, and there will be no significant impact on the
picture quality. Depending on the rate of chemical use, it
may take a few weeks for the full impact of the shift.
For smaller models of FUJI and NORITSU Digital
Minilabs, such as the FRONTIER 330 or the NORITSU
3501/3502F, it will take approximately 6 cartridges to
fully season the tank solutions with KODAK Chemicals
and Paper. For models with larger tank sizes, such as
FRONTIER 390 Digital Minilab, it may take up to
30 cartridges to fully season the larger tanks.
When your processor needs a new cartridge, simply
mount the EKTACOLOR Processing Cartridge 111 on the
machine, and let it mix as usual. Use KODAK Rinse
Tablets in the same way as FUJI FSC100 Super
Conditioner Tablets.
Figure 1
Using the KODAK EKTACOLOR Processing Cartridge 111 with Digital Minilabs / CP-48S & CP-49E CIS-229 3
Processing Cartridge 111
Replenishment Rate
mL/m
2
Time
(sec)
Temperature
C ( F)
45 175
35 (Combined)
Developer
Concentrate
Bleach-Fix
Concentrate
Part A
Bleach-Fix
Concentrate
Part B
KODAK Rinse
Tablets
& Water
Developer
P1
Bleach-Fix
P2
Super
Rinse
PS4
Super
Rinse
PS3
Super
Rinse
PS2
Super
Rinse
PS1
19-22 19-27 17 - 32
43-46 (109 - 115)
43.0 +/- 0.3
(109.4 +/- 0.5)
43.0 +/- 0.2
(109.4 +/- 3.0)
The P2 bleach-fix and PS-1 super rinse overflows can be combined
and desilvered together.
Typical is 50 - 60 C (122 - 140 F).
1.
2.
2.
Dry
FRONTIER 500,550,570,590 and
NORITSU QSS 3501/02F & 3705F
CP-49E
Process Cycle with
KODAK EKTACOLOR
Processing Cartridge
Processing Cartridge 111
Replenishment Rate
mL/m
2
Time
(sec)
Temperature
C ( F)
45 215
35 (Combined)
Developer
Concentrate
Bleach-Fix
Concentrate
Par t A
Bleach-Fix
Concentrate
Par t B
KODAK Rinse
Tablets
& Water
Developer
P1
Bleach-Fix
P2
Super
Rinse
PS4
Super
Rinse
PS3
Super
Rinse
PS2
Super
Rinse
PS1
22-27 22-27 21-45 total
35-95 (101 - 107)
42 +/- 0.3
(113.0 +/- 0.5)
40.0 +/- 2.0
(104.0 +/- 3.0)
The P2 bleach-fix and PS-1 super rinse overflows can be combined
and desilvered together.
Typical is 50 - 60 C (122 - 140 F).
1.
2.
2.
Dry
FRONTIER 340,
NORITSU 3701/02/03/04F
CP-49E
Process Cycle with
KODAK EKTACOLOR
Processing Cartridge
Figure 2
Follow the manufacturer’s recommendation for the time in a
specific model of Digital Minilab.
Figure 3
Follow the manufacturer’s recommendation for the time in a
specific model of Digital Minilab.
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Preparing Fresh Working Tank Solutions
To prepare fresh tank solutions for your FUJI FRONTIER
or NORITSU Digital Minilab processors, you can use
KODAK EKTACOLOR PC 111 Tank Developer, CAT No.
812 2335, to make 4.2 litres; and KODAK EKTACOLOR
PC 111 Tank Bleach-Fix, CAT No. 830 7332, to make
4.2 litres. Use the instructions in the following tables to
mix fresh tank solutions.
Note: Because the FUJI FRONTIER Model 390 has large
tanks, an alternate method of mixing Developer and
Bleach–Fix tank solutions is contained in Appendix A in
the back of this publication
Table 1a Preparing Fresh Developer Tank Solution with KODAK EKTACOLOR PC 111 Tank Developer,
CAT No. 812 2335
Tank Volume
(Litres)
Add water
to Sub Tank
Add P1A
(and water)
to Sub Tank
Add P1B
(and water)
to Sub Tank
Add water
(For FUJI FRONTIER, add
water
to P1 line on gauge
Minilab Model
1.0 850 mL 69.5 mL
P1A
62.5 mL
P1B Makes 1 litre
FUJI 330 9.4 litres 3 litres
653 mL (2 bottles + 70
mL) P1A +
1 litre water
588 mL (2 bottles
+ 63mL) P1B +
1 litre water
Approximately 3.2 litres water
FUJI 340 7.1 4 litres
494 mL (1 bottle + 202
mL) P1A
No water
444 mL (1 bottle +
182 ml) P1B
No water
Approximately
2.2 litres water
FUJI 350 or 355 12.7 4 litres
3 bottles
P1A + 2 litres
water
3 bottles
P1B +2 litres
water
Approximately
3 litres water
FUJI 370 or 375 16.5 6 litres
4 bottles
P1A + 2 litres
water
4 bottles
P1B + 2 litres
water
Approximately
4.3 litres water
FUJI 390* 54.5 44 litres
13 bottles
P1A only,
No water
13 bottles
P1B only,
No water
Approximately
3.3 litres water
FUJI 550 or 570 11.0 5 litres
765 mL (2 bottles + 180
mL) P1A +
1 litre water
688 mL (2 bottles
+ 162 mL) P1B +
1 litre water
Approximately
2.5 litres water
NORITSU 3501/3502F 8.5 5 litres
2 bottles P1A
No water
2 bottles P1B
No water
No gauge, add
2.4 litres water
NORITSU 3701/02/03F 12.9 4 litres
3 bottles
P1A + 2 litres
water
3 bottles
P1B +2 litres
water
No gauge, add approximately
3.2 litres water
NORITSU 3704F 14.9 6 litres
1036 mL (3 bottles +
160 mL) P1A +
2 litres water
930 mL (2 bottles
+ 140 mL) P1B +
2 litres water
No gauge, add approximately
3 litres water
NORITSU 3705F 14.0 6 litres
973 mL (3 bottles +
95 mL) P1A +
2 litres water
875 mL (3 bottles
+ 85 mL) P1B +
2 litres water
No gauge, add approximately
2.2 litres water
*Due to the large tank capacity of the FRONTIER Minilab Model 390, we recommend you use KODAK EKTACOLOR PRIME SP Developer Replenisher LORR and
KODAK EKTACOLOR RA Developer Starter to make fresh tank solution. See Appendix A.
Using the KODAK EKTACOLOR Processing Cartridge 111 with Digital Minilabs / CP-48S & CP-49E CIS-229 5
Table 1b Preparing Fresh Bleach-Fix Tank Solution with
KODAK EKTACOLOR PC 111 Tank Bleach-Fix, CAT No.
830 7332
Tank Volume
(Litres)
Add water
to Sub Tank
Add P2A
and water
to Sub Tank
Add P2B
and water
to Sub Tank
Add water
(For Fuji Frontiers , add water
to P2 line on gauge)
Minilab Model
1.0 350 mL 200 mL P2A 400 mL P2B To Make 1 litre
FUJI 330 9.4 litres 3 litres
1.880 litres (2
bottles +200 mL)
P2A
3.760 litres (2
bottles + 400 mL)
P2B
Approximately 760 mL water
FUJI 340 7.3 2 litres 1.460 litres (1 bottle
+620 mL) P2A
2.920 litres (1 bottle
+ 1240 mL) P2B Approximately 920 mL water
FUJI 350 or 355 12.7 4 litres 3 bottles P2A
3 bottles P2B
Approximately 1.14 litres water
FUJI 370 or 375 16.5 5 litres 4 bottles P2A 4 bottles P2B Approximately 1.4 litres water
FUJI 390* 53.5 19 litres 13 bottles P2A 13 bottles P2B4 Approximately 1.75 litres water
FUJI 550 or 570
11.0 3 litres
2.200 litres (2
bottles +520 mL)
P2A
4.400 litres (2
bottles +1040 mL)
P2A
Approximately 1.4 litres water
NORITSU 3501/3502F 8.2 2 litres 2 bottles P2A 2 bottles P2B No gauge, add approximately
1.2 litres water
NORITSU 3701/02/03F 12.8 4 litres 3 bottles P2A
3 bottles P2B
No gauge, add approximately
1.25 litres water
NORITSU 3704F 15.6 5 litres
3.120 litres (3
bottles + 600 mL)
P2A
6.240 litres (3
bottles + 1200 mL)
P2B
No gauge, add approximately
1.2 litres water
NORITSU 3705F 14.6 4 litres
2.920 litres (3
bottles + 400 mL)
P2A
5.840 litres (3
bottles + 800 mL)
P2B
No gauge, add approximately
1.8 litres water
* Due to the large tank capacity of the FRONTIER Minilab Model 390, we recommend you use KODAK EKTACOLOR PRIME SP Bleach-Fix Replenisher
LORR and EKTACOLOR PRIME SP Bleach-Fix Starter to make fresh tank solution. See Appendix A.
To Prepare a Fresh Super Rinse Tank Solution
You will need to prepare fresh super rinse tank
solution when you drain the tanks for routine
cleaning. To prepare fresh tanks, add one rinse tablet
to each stabilizer tank, and fill the tank with water to
the appropriate level.
Using the KODAK EKTACOLOR Processing Cartridge 111 with Digital Minilabs / CP-48S & CP-49E CIS-229 6
Disposing of Empty Cartridges
Your processor rinses the chemical solutions from the
cartridge during the mixing cycle. The empty cartridge is
not considered to be hazardous waste. Most regions
have 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 from
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 with
your normal solid waste.
Filtration
Processing solutions may contain insoluble materials. If
you don’t filter out these materials, they may stick to the
paper, tank walls, rollers, and lines, and can damage the
paper. It is also important to replace solution filters
periodically so that a blocked filter does not reduce the
solution flow. Use the filters designed for the processor
and recommended in the printer/processor manual.
Drying
The drying temperature may need to be adjusted
depending on the atmospheric conditions in the minilab.
You can save energy costs by avoiding overheating.
Typically, temperatures in the range of 50 to 60 ºC
(122 to 140 ºF) have been effective.
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 Publication Center
at www.kodak.com/go/KES.
Draining and Mixing Fresh Replenishers
If you need to drain and mix fresh replenisher solutions,
follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for draining
the replenisher tanks, or use this procedure:
1. Empty the remaining replenisher solutions by using
the drain valves at the bottom of the machine
2. After draining is complete, close the drain valves.
Note for FUJI FRONTIERS only:
It is necessary to add water to the developer
replenisher tank. Add this instruction to those above:
2A. Pour 500 mL of water into the developer (the slot
farthest to the left) in the cartridge-loading section.
3. Insert a full cartridge into the slot and make
replenishers by following the standard procedure
given for the processor model used.
Example: Loading dock of FUJI FRONTIER Processor
Note: If you forget to add the water and receive an error
message (E-2675) when you prepare fresh replenishers, you
can add the water after the replenishers have been mixed.
The water addition is only necessary when the
replenisher tank has been drained; it is not required for
routine mixes with the cartridge.
Pour 500 mL of water into this position when
making replenisher after completely draining
replenisher tanks.
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USING KODAK CONTROL STRIPS /
PROCESS RA-4 / EXTENDED LENGTH IN
THE FUJI FRONTIER DIGITAL MINILAB
KODAK Control Strips, Process RA-4 / Extended
Length, CAT No.130 4690, are designed for use in all
Control Strip Holders for FUJI FRONTIER and NORITSU
3501F and 3701F Digital Minilabs. No shim is required
when using these extended length strips. If you have
installed a shim in your control strip magazine for using
the standard length KODAK Control Strips, Process
RA-4, please remove it before using the strips. Use
these strips for the most accurate process monitoring
when you process KODAK EKTACOLOR ROYAL and
KODAK EKTACOLOR EDGE Papers.
For calculating the aims for your control strip code, read
the Status A Red, Green, and Blue densities of the
reference strip, and then apply the correction factors.
For the HD-LD parameter, subtract the corrected LD
from the corrected HD density readings. You will find
three sets of correction factors on the reference envelop
for you to use in calculating the aims. Make sure you
select the correct PC 111 correction factors for the
specific FUJI FRONTIER or NORITSU “F” Model Digital
Minilabs you are using:
For FRONTIER Models 330, 350. 355, 370, 375, and
390, using Process CP-48S, use the correction
factors labeled:
EKTACOLOR PC11148S
For FRONTIER Model 340, and NORITSU models
3701/02/03/04F using Process CP-49E, use the
correction factors labeled:
EKTACOLOR PC11149E
For the FRONTIER Models 550, 570, or NORITSU
Model 3501/02F and 3705F, using Process CP-49E,
use the correction factors labeled:
EKTACOLOR PC111495
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USING THE “VISUAL PROCESS CONTROL
GUIDE” TO TROUBLESHOOT PROCESSES
CP-48S and CP-49E
If your Process RA-4 control chart indicates an out-of-
control position, you may use the “Visual Process
Control Guide” to investigate potential causes and apply
corrective action.
First check for operational errors:
Make sure the control-strip code matches the
reference-strip code.
Calibrate the densitometer.
Recheck the control-strip aims and verify the
correction factors.
Make sure you have used the right set of correction
factors for calculating your aims, for the process
cycle or model of processor used, see page 7.
Verify the problem by processing a second control
strip.
Determine if any recent processor maintenance
could have caused a problem.
Use an accurate thermometer to verify that the
developer and other solution temperatures are
correct.
Match your plots to the “Visual Process Control
Guide” to identify your problem:
Match your control plots to the examples given on
the “Visual Process Control Guide.” Compare only
one plot parameter at a time (BP, HD-LD, LD, D-
min). Note that the patterns of the red, green, and
blue plot deviations can be an indicator of different
problems.
Write down the problems indicated by each
parameter for the plots that are out of control.
Consider that you may have more than one problem
occurring at the same time.
Consider each potential cause of the out-of-control
condition, and verify the operational conditions of
the processor.
When you have determined the most likely
cause(s) of the out-of-control condition, take
corrective action to eliminate the symptom of the
problem.
Corrective Action and Prescriptions
The Yellow Patch monitors the performance of the
bleach-fix solution for retained silver. A bleach-fix
solution that is underreplenished or diluted will not
efficiently remove silver in the paper, leaving
retained silver in higher density areas. The yellow
patch is not plotted on a control chart; it is meant to
be a visual reference only. Compare the yellow
patch on a processed control strip with the yellow
patch on the reference strip. If the processed
control strip yellow patch appears brown or less
saturated in color, or “muddy” compared to the
reference, you may have retained silver. You can
confirm retained silver by the following test:
1. Take your processed control strip and process it
again through your processor in order to re-
bleach-fix the control strip.
2. Compare the yellow on the re-processed control
strip to the yellow patch on the reference strip. If
re-bleach-fixing has improved the yellow patch on
the re-processed strip, then you have confirmed a
retained silver problem.
Prescriptions:
— Replace bleach-fix tank with fresh bleach-fix
tank solution.
— Also, recalibrate the replenishment pumps for
the bleach (P2-RA) and fix (P2-RB) replenisher
solutions.
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The Black Patch monitors the performance of the
developer for activity and contamination. There is
no upper control limit for Black Patch. If the Black
Patch plots are low, then it could be an indication of
low developer activity due to underreplenishment
or severe oxidation. If the blue Black Patch is very
low and separated from the red and green plots, it
could be a sign of developer contamination. See
prescriptions listed under the LD parameter.
The HD-LD (Contrast) is usually a very steady plot
parameter that is unresponsive to most process
problems. However, it can help monitor developer
activity problems due to agitation or oxidation. If
developer tank solution is underagitated, the plots
will be low. If developer tank solution is slightly
oxidized, the plots will be high. If the developer
becomes extremely oxidized, the plots will be low. If
the solution is extremely out of control by more
than 0.18density units over or under aim, drain and
replace the developer tank solution. If the plots are
less than 0.18 density units over or under aim, a
prescription can be risked.
Prescriptions:
— Underagitation: call service representative to
fix agitation pump on processor.
— Oxidation: check for air bubbles in developer
tank; call service technician if seen.
The LD (Speed) monitors the developer activity.
Speed is the primary indicator of developer time,
temperature, and especially developer
replenishment rate. For time that is too long,
temperature too high, or overreplenishment, the LD
plots will be high. For time too short, temperature
too low, or underreplenishment, the LD plots will be
low. Check the temperature of the developer, adjust
as necessary to bring back into specification. If the
plots are extremely out of control, by more than
0.18 density units over or under aim, drain and
replace the developer. If the plots are less than 0.18
density units from aim, a prescription can be risked.
Note: If the red LD is very high and/or the green LD is
very low and they are split from the blue LD, it may be
caused by developer contaminated with bleach-fix. In
this case, the developer must be drained and replaced
with fresh developer tank solution. Make sure the tank is
cleaned and thoroughly flushed with water to remove all
contaminated developer from the tank and circulation
system.
Prescriptions:
— For high LD plots:
— Overreplenishment: Remove a volume of
developer solution equal to 10% of the total
tank volume and replace with water. Repeat
until it is in control.
— For low LD plots:
— Underreplenishment: Remove a volume of
developer tank solution equal to one third of
the tank volume and replace with fresh
developer tank that is mixed according to the
“Make 1 litre” component ratios in Table 1a.
D-min (Stain) monitors the whiteness of the
unexposed paper. An increase in the D-min plot can
indicate oxidation or contamination problems in the
developer, or a problem in the super rinse when the
solution is dirty or has biological growth residue.
Prescriptions:
— For high D-min on paper caused by oxidized or
contaminated developer, replace the developer
tank solution with fresh developer tank solution
mixed according to the component ratios in
Table 1a.
— For a high D-min on the paper caused by dirty
stabilizer or biological growth in the stabilizer
tanks and racks, clean the stabilizer tanks and
replace the solution with water and KODAK
Rinse Tablets.
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(- 0.10 & - 0.15)
HD-LD
(+/- 0.10 & 0.12)
Developer
Activity
LD
(+/- 0.10 & 0.12)
Developer
Developer
Activity
Activity
- time/temp
- severe oxidation
- contamination
- replenishment
D-min
Developer,
- BF contamination
Stabilizer
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PROCESS:
MACHINE:
DATES
Black Patch
- low utilization
- low utilization
- high and low
utilization
+ Yellow D-min
from dirty stabilizer
low processor
utilization
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- Excess developer
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+ Developer temperature
or replenishment rate
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- Developer temperature
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Yellow Patch
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Visual Process Control Guide
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low processor
utilization
Bleach-Fix
Activity
- retained silver
Yellow Patch
- (Visual check only)
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Using the KODAK EKTACOLOR Processing Cartridge 111 with Digital Minilabs / CP-48S & CP-49E CIS-229 11
APPENDIX A:
Alternative Method for Mixing Working Tanks Using
KODAK EKTACOLOR PRIME LORR Chemicals
An alternative method for preparing fresh developer
and bleach-fix working tank solutions for your FUJI
FRONTIER or NORITSU Digital Minilab models “F” is
to use KODAK EKTACOLOR PRIME LORR Chemicals.
This alternative method is especially an advantage for
mixing working tanks on the Fuji Frontier model 390,
which has very large volume working tanks. You will
need these chemicals:
1. EKTACOLOR PRIME SP Developer Replenisher
LORR, CAT No. 864 4809
2. EKTACOLOR RA Developer Starter,
CAT No. 102 6681
3. EKTACOLOR PRIME SP Bleach-Fix Replenisher
LORR, CAT No. 127 3812
4. EKTACOLOR PRIME SP Bleach-Fix Starter,
CAT No. 834 1133
Follow the mixing instructions in the appropriate tables below.
Table 2a Preparing Fresh Developer Tank Solution with KODAK EKTACOLOR PRIME
SP Developer Replenisher LORR
To the specified volume of water, add the PRIME SP Developer Replenisher LORR
concentrate directly from the bottle, then EKTACOLOR RA Developer Starter. If necessary,
add a small amount of extra water to finish filling the tank. Allow the recirculation pumps to
mix the solution when the processor is turned on.
Minilab Model
Tank
Volume
(Litres)
Water
(Litres)
EKTACOLOR PRIME
SP Developer
Replenisher LORR
Concentrate (mL)
EKTACOLOR RA
Developer Starter
(mL)
To make 1 litre 890 mL 65 mL 45 mL
FUJI 330 9.4 8.35 610 420
FUJI 340 7.1 6.32 460 320
FUJI 350 or 355 12.7 11.1 810 560
FUJI 370 or 375 16.5 14.7 1070 740
FUJI 390 54.5 48.5 3540 2450
FUJI 550 or 570 11.0 9.79 715 495
NORITSU
3501/3502F 8.5 7.56 553 383
NORITSU
3701/02/03F 12.9 11.48 839 580
NORITSU 3704F 14.9 13.261 969 670
NORITSU 3705F 14.0 12.46 910 630
Table 2b Preparing Fresh Bleach-Fix Tank Solution with KODAK EKTACOLOR
PRIME SP Bleach-Fix Replenisher LORR and EKTACOLOR SP Bleach-Fix Starter
Minilab Model Tank Volume
(Litres) Water (Litres)
EKTACOLOR PRIME
SP Bleach-Fix
Replenisher LORR
Concentrate (Litres)
EKTACOLOR
PRIME SP Bleach-Fix
Starter (mL)
1 litre 475 mL 475 mL 50 mL
FUJI 330 9.4 4.5 4.5 475
FUJI 340 7.3 3.47 3.47 365
FUJI 350 or 355 12.7 5.94 5.94 625
FUJI 370 or 375 16.5 7.84 7.84 825
FUJI 390 53.5 25.4 25.4 2670
NORITSU 550 or
570 11.0 5.23 5.23 550
NORITSU
3501/3502F 8.2 3.9 3.9 410
NORITSU
3701/02/03F 12.8 6.08 6.08 640
NORITSU 3704F 15.6 7.40 7.40 780
NORITSU 3705F 14.6 6.95 6.95 730
To the specified volume of water, add the PRIME SP Bleach-Fix Replenisher
LORR and PRIME SP Bleach-Fix Starter concentrates directly from the
bottles. Allow the recirculation pumps to mix the solution when the
processor is turned on. If necessary, add a small amount of water to finish
filling the tank.
Note: The contents of this publication are subject to change. To be sure you have the most up-to-date publication, check
www.kodak.com/go/photochemicals; select Technical Resources tab to find a link to Current Information Summaries.
Consumer Digital Group
EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY • ROCHESTER, NY 14650
Using the KODAK EKTACOLOR Processing
Cartridge 111 with Digital Minilabs using
Processes CP-48S and CP-49E
KODAK Publication No. CIS-229
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