Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/06/17
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I would check with Ilford to make sure there was not a problem with that batch of paper. A few months ago, Ilford's Grade 3 FB glossy 8x10 paper did not have the proper amount of emulsion on the surface which resulted in the emulsion "sliding" off once the print was placed in the stop bath. Had a slimy feel to it even after minutes in the stop bath and proper fixing. Ilford replaced the paper after finding the mistake. Chris Williams New Orleans - ----- Original Message ----- From: "Henry Ambrose" Subject: Re: [Leica] Darkroom folk-a print washing question? > I have a problem getting a thorough wash of Ilford RC MG IV paper. I > noticed upon shuffling through a stack of prints that the prints have an > odor similar to fix and kind of sweet smelling. Not good! I've tested > with HT-2 silver nitrate and it indicates a level slightly less than the > number 1 patch sample. I think it should show no stain at all for RC > paper. My fiber prints show no stain. When printing I use the Ilford fast > fix method, only 30-45 seconds timed in the film strength fix then on to > a tray washer with running water for at least 5 minutes (sometimes > longer). As an experiment I rewashed several prints from the batch that > gave the slight stain when tested, giving 10 minutes in a sodium sulfite > bath as hypo clear, then 30 minutes in my archival print washer, they > still smell and the HT-2 test shows the same slight stain. If RC paper > won't wash using this method what will do the job? Hypo Eliminator - > which many caution against? Any suggestions? > > Thanks, > Henry Ambrose - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html