Kodak Printer Accessories FC1 User Manual

CURRENT INFORMATION SUMMARY  
May 2005 • CIS-254  
Using the KODAK Negative Film Processing  
Cartridges FC1 and FC2  
The KODAK Negative Film Processing Cartridges FC1  
and FC2 and KODAK Rinse Tablets are designed for use  
in FUJI FP363SC and FP563SC Film Processors using  
process cycle CN-16S. The FC1 and FC2 cartridges are  
drop-in cartridges that provide convenience and ease of  
use. The FC1 cartridge will process 200 rolls of 135-24  
film; the FC2 cartridge will process 1000 rolls of 135-24  
film.  
The cartridges and tablets are part of Kodak’s systems  
approach that enables users of other manufacturers’  
minilabs to provide customers with high-quality film  
processing in Kodak chemicals.  
KODAK Negative Film Processing  
KODAK Negative Film Processing  
Cartridge FC2 and Shipping Corrugate  
Cartridge FC1 and Shipping Corrugate  
©Eastman Kodak Company, 2005  
 
Bleach Tank (N2)  
Stabilizer/Final Rinse Tanks (N4-1, N4-2, N4-3)  
Use KODAK Negative Film FC Tank Rinse,  
Use KODAK Negative Film FC Tank Bleach,  
CAT No. 872 4791. The kit contains three bottles of  
concentrate. Each bottle will make 1.9 litres of rinse tank  
solution. One bottle is required to make a rinse tank  
solution in each rinse tank of the FP363SC processor or  
the FP563SC processor (three tanks per machine). Add  
the contents of one bottle to each empty tank (N4-1, N4-2,  
N4-3). Position the tank level gauge on the rinse tank  
rack, and add water to the N4-1, N4-2 or N4-3 level mark  
on the gauge (depending on which tank is being mixed.).  
For faster warm up, use water close to operating  
temperature (31 to 41˚C [88 to 106˚F]).  
CAT No. 107 2024. Each kit makes 3.6 litres of tank  
bleach solution. One kit is required to prepare the bleach  
tank in either the FP363SC processor or the FP563SC  
processor. Add the contents of 1 bottle to the empty  
bleach (N2) tank. Position the tank level gauge on the  
bleach (N2) tank rack, and add water to the N2 level mark  
on the gauge. For faster warm-up, use water close to  
operating temperature (31 to 41˚C [88 to 106˚F]).  
Fixer Tanks (N3-1 & N3-2)  
Use KODAK Negative Film FC Tank Fixer,  
CAT No. 813 4421. Each kit makes 3.6 litres of tank fixer  
solution. One kit is required to prepare each fixer tank in  
either the FP363SC processor or the FP563SC processor  
(two tanks per machine). Add the contents of 1 bottle to  
each empty tank (N3-1 and/or N3-2). Position the tank  
level gauge on the fix tank rack (N3-1 or N3-2), and add  
water to the N3-1 or N3-2 level mark on the gauge. For  
faster warm up, use water close to operating temperature  
(31 to 41˚C [88 to 106˚F]).  
Water Reservoir  
Use KODAK Rinse Tablets, CAT No. 191 3110. Add  
tablet(s) into the loading port on top of the reservoir  
before adding water. Use one tablet for every 4 litres of  
water.  
Figure 1  
Process Cycle with  
KODAK Negative Film  
Cartridge Chemistry  
CN-16S  
FC2 Cartridge  
FC1 Cartridge  
Negative Film Negative Film  
Developer  
Replenisher  
N1-RB  
Rinse  
Replenisher  
N4-R  
Negative Film Negative Film Negative Film  
Developer  
Replenisher  
N1-RA  
Bleach  
Replenisher  
N2-R  
Fixer  
Replenisher  
N3-R  
Replenishment  
Rate  
mL/135-24 roll  
(mL/M)  
15 (13.5)  
5 (4.5)  
7.5 (6.75)  
30 (27)  
1
Rinse  
N4-3  
Developer  
N1  
Bleach  
N2  
Fixer  
N3-1  
Fixer  
N3-2  
Rinse  
N4-1  
Rinse  
N4-2  
1
Dry  
Time  
min:sec  
0:20  
0:20  
0:50  
to  
0:30  
3:05  
0:50  
to  
0:50  
to  
0:70  
0:70  
0:70  
Temperature  
C ( F)  
35 - 41 (95 - 106)  
+
_
38.0 0.2  
+
_
(100.4 0.4)  
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The N4-2 Rinse is pumped into the N3-2 Fixer Tank to dilute the Fixer  
Replenisher to specification.  
Using the KODAK Negative Film Processing Cartridges FC1 and FC2 CIS-254  
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Plotting Control-Strip Densities  
USING KODAK CONTROL STRIPS,  
PROCESS C-41, TO MONITOR THE  
PROCESS  
Create a control chart by using the KODAK Process  
Record Form Y-55 or similar graph paper. Your chart  
should have the same format as the Process CN-16S  
“Visual Process Control Guide” shown on page 8.  
Use KODAK Control Strips, Process C-41, to monitor  
process performance  
Each time you process a control strip, position it in  
the same location in the processor. Process a control strip  
at these times:  
Tolerances and Limits for KODAK Control Strips,  
Process C-41  
Aim-Value  
Adjust-  
Color-  
Control Balance  
Measure-  
ment  
Action  
Limits  
At the beginning of the day or shift, before processing  
customer work  
ment  
Limits  
Spread  
Limit  
Tolerance  
At the end of the day or shift  
D-min  
LD  
±0.03  
±0.04  
±0.03  
+0.03  
±0.06  
±0.07  
+0.05  
±0.08  
±0.09  
HD-LD  
D-maxb-Yb  
0.09  
±0.07  
+0.10  
+0.12  
C-41  
9141  
Yellow  
1. Before you begin to use a box of control strips,  
remove the reference strip from the box, and store it at  
room temperature.  
D-max  
2. Use a precision densitometer to measure the densities  
in the center of the Yellow, HD, LD, and D-min  
patches on the reference strip. Do not move the strip as  
you make the density readings or you may affect the  
precision and repeatability of the measurement. Use  
transmission mode Status M.  
HD  
3. To obtain the aim densities, apply the correction  
factors to the densities read in Step 2. The correction  
factors are found on a sheet packaged with the  
control strips. Make sure you use the correction  
factors for Process CN-16S. To obtain the HD-LD  
aim value, subtract the adjusted LD value form the  
adjusted HD value. To obtain the D-maxb -Yb aim  
value, subtract the adjusted blue density of the yellow  
step from the adjusted blue density of the D-max  
step. Use the Process CN-16S Reference Aims  
Worksheet on page 9 to help calculate the aim  
densities.  
LD  
D-min  
Cutoff  
Notch  
Note: If you are using an older code of control strip  
that does not list correction factors for Process  
CN-16S, apply the Process Factors listed in the  
following table to the density readings after applying  
the regular correction factors for Process C-41.  
KODAK Control Strip,  
Process C-41  
CAT No. 180 3709  
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Match your plots to the “Visual Process Control  
Guide” to identify the problem:  
Additional Process CN-16S  
Adjustment Factors for Use with  
Process C-41 Control Strips  
Match your control plots to the examples given on the  
“Visual Process Control Guide.” Compare only one  
plot parameter at a time (D-maxb-Yb, HD-LD, LD,  
D-min). Note that the pattern of the red, green, and  
blue plot deviations can be an indicator of different  
problems.  
Step  
Yellow  
D-max  
HD  
R
G
B
0.00  
0.00  
+0.04  
0.00  
0.00  
0.00  
0.00  
0.00  
0.00  
0.00  
0.00  
+0.07  
+0.07  
0.00  
0.00  
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.  
LD  
D-min  
4. Process a control strip and measure the Yellow,  
D-max -Y HD, LD, and D-min patches.  
Consider each potential cause of the out-of-control  
condition, and verify the operational conditions of the  
processor.  
b
b,  
5. Calculate the variations from aim by subtracting the  
aim densities from your control-strip densities. Plot  
the variations on your control chart. Plot variations  
that are higher than the corresponding aim values  
(+ values) above the aim line. Plot variations that are  
lower than the aim values (– values) below the aim  
line.  
If any of the variations from aim plots beyond the  
action or control limits, process another control strip. If  
the second control strip confirms the results of the first  
strip, determine the cause of the problem. Using the  
“Visual Process Control Guide” on page 8 provides a  
good starting place. If the problem is not readily  
correctable, contact Kodak Service and Support at  
(866) 352-4367.  
When you have determined the most likely cause(s)  
of the out-of-control condition, take corrective action to  
eliminate the cause, and use the prescriptions to eliminate  
the symptom of the problem.  
Corrective Action and Prescriptions  
D-maxb – Yb:  
This parameter monitors the performance of the bleach  
solution for retained silver. A bleach solution that is  
underreplenished or diluted will not efficiently bleach the  
film, leaving retained silver in higher-density areas. If the  
D-maxb-Yb indicates a retained-silver problem, confirm it  
with the following test:  
1. Immerse the processed control strip in the bleach tank,  
and soak it for 7 minutes.  
USING THE “VISUAL PROCESS  
CONTROL GUIDE” AND KODAK  
CONTROL STRIPS TO TROUBLESHOOT  
PROCESS CN-16S  
If your Process CN-16S control chart indicates an out-of-  
control plot position, use the “Visual Process Control  
Guide” as follows to troubleshoot the process and apply  
corrective action.  
2. Remove the strip, rinse it thoroughly with water for  
3 minutes, and dry it.  
3. Re-read the strip, re-plot D-maxb-Yb, and compare the  
new plot to the earlier plot. If the new plot shows a  
difference of -0.05 density unit or more (lower), it  
confirms a bleaching problem. If there is no change or  
less than a 0.05 change, the bleach is not a problem.  
See the “Visual Process Control Guide” for other  
possible causes.  
First check for operational errors:  
Make sure the control-strip code matches the  
reference-strip code.  
If the test confirms a bleaching problem, replace the  
bleach tank solution with fresh solution made from the  
KODAK Negative Film FC Tank Bleach, as described on  
page 3. Also check the output of the bleach replenisher  
pump and calibrate. Be sure that the bleach replenishment  
rate is set correctly.  
Calibrate the densitometer.  
Re-check the control-strip aims and verify the  
correction factors.  
Verify the problem by processing a second control  
strip.  
Determine if any recent processor maintenance could  
have caused a problem.  
Verify that tank and replenisher solutions were mixed  
correctly.  
Use an accurate thermometer to verify that the  
developer temperature and other solution temperatures  
are correct.  
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LD (speed):  
HD-LD (Contrast):  
This parameter monitors developer activity. Speed is the  
primary indicator of problems with developer time,  
temperature, and especially replenishment rate. For  
development time that is too long, temperature that is too  
high, or overreplenishment, the LD plots will be high. For  
time that is too short, temperature that is too low, or  
underreplenishment, the LD plots will be low. Check the  
developer time and temperature, and adjust them to  
specification. The developer time should be 3:05 ± 0:05;  
the temperature should be 38 ± 0.2˚C.  
If the plots are very out of control, i.e., by more than  
0.12 density unit over or under aim, dump and replace all  
of the developer tank solution. If the plots are less than  
0.12 density over or under aim, you can risk a  
prescription.  
This parameter monitors developer activity. Contrast is  
the primary indicator of developer agitation, oxidation,  
concentration, or contamination. If the developer tank  
solution is under-agitated, too dilute, or oxidized, the  
plots will be low. If the developer tank solution is over-  
concentrated or contaminated, the plots will be high. If  
the process is very out of control, i.e., by more than 0.15  
density unit over or under aim, replace all of the  
developer tank solution. If the developer is contaminated,  
make sure you rinse the tank out thoroughly, and then  
replace all of the developer tank solution. If the plots are  
less than 0.15 density unit over or under aim, you can risk  
a prescription.  
Prescriptions:  
• For high HD-LD plots:  
Prescriptions:  
• For high LD plots:  
Overconcentration: Dilute the developer with warm  
water in an amount equal to 5 percent of the volume in  
the developer tank. Repeat as necessary until the  
process is in control.  
Overreplenishment: Replace a portion of the developer  
tank solution (5.2 litres) with one KODAK Negative  
Film FC Tank Developer Kit. Check the replenishment  
rate setting. Check the output of the developer  
replenisher pump and calibrate. Lower the developer  
replenishment rate by 10 percent or more if necessary.  
• For low HD-LD plots:  
Under concentrated (Diluted): Replace developer tank  
with a tank mix of KODAK Negative Film FC Tank  
Developer, use mixing instructions on page 2.  
• For low LD plots:  
Under agitation: Call a service representative to fix the  
agitation pump on the processor.  
Underreplenishment: Replace a portion of the developer  
tank (5.2 litres) with one KODAK Negative Film FC  
Tank Developer Kit. Check the replenishment rate  
setting, and check the pump output of the developer  
replenisher pump and calibrate. Increase the developer  
replenishment rate by 10 percent or more if necessary.  
Oxidation: Check for air bubbles in the developer  
tank, and call a service technician if bubbles are  
visible. If oxidation is caused by low utilization, see  
the corrective action in KODAK Publication No.  
CIS-246, Operating Minilabs at Low Levels of  
Utilization. This publication is available on the Kodak  
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MANAGING EMPTY CARTRIDGES  
D-min (Clear Area of Film):  
In most regions, it should be possible to participate in a  
local community recycling program. Check with program  
authorities to determine if these packaging materials are  
eligible for local recycling. If they are accepted,  
This parameter may monitor developer, bleach, or fixer  
problems. If a developer problem is indicated, see the  
HD-LD or LD parameter for confirmation and corrective  
action. If a bleach or fixer problem is indicated, see the  
corrective action below:  
disassemble the package and place the bottles and  
corrugated material in your recycling bin. Follow all  
material preparation instructions from the recycler. 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 local  
recycling is not an option, dispose of the empty bottles  
and the package with your normal solid waste.  
Bleach (Stain):  
Developer carryover into the bleach can form a staining  
by-product that can elevate D-min, especially the green  
D-min. This occurs when the bleach is underreplenished  
or under-aerated.  
Prescriptions:  
Replace the bleach tank solution with KODAK  
Negative Film FC Tank Bleach. Refer to the directions  
on page 3.  
Check the bleach aeration to make sure it is working  
properly.  
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.  
Check the output of the bleach replenishment pump  
and calibrate.  
Check the replenishment rate for bleach, and adjust to  
the correct rate.  
Fixer (Retained Silver Halide):  
Retained silver halide is caused by an exhausted fixer  
solution due to underreplenishment, dilution, or oxidation.  
This is indicated by a high D-min, especially the red  
D-min. To confirm retained silver halide, run this test:  
1. Immerse the processed control strip in the fixer tank  
and soak it for 7 minutes.  
2. Remove the strip, rinse it thoroughly with water for  
3 minutes, and dry it.  
3. Re-read the strip and re-plot D-min. Compare the red  
D-min to the earlier plot. If the new plot shows a  
difference of at least 0.05 (lower), it confirms a fixer  
problem. Replace both fixer tanks with KODAK  
Negative Film FC Tank Fixer. Use directions on  
page 3. Also, check the output of the fixer replenisher  
pump and calibrate. Set the fixer replenishment rate to  
the correct value.  
If there is no change or less than a 0.05 change, the  
fixer is not a problem. See the “Visual Process Control  
Guide” for other possible causes.  
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Figure 2  
Process  
CN-16S Visual Process Control Guide  
.25  
.20  
Relative Height of R  
GB  
arrows is an indicator of  
.15  
.10  
.05  
Retained Silver  
control-strip performance  
leading to the cause  
indicated in text box  
D-max - Y  
B
B
+ Bleach is dilute or  
underreplenished  
(+ 0.10 & 0.12)  
+
0
Bleach  
-
.05  
Activity  
.10  
.15  
.20  
- retained silver  
.25  
.25  
.20  
.15  
.10  
.05  
HD-LD  
(+/- 0.07 & 0.09)  
+ Contamination, if sudden  
+ Possibly frozen reference  
Developer  
+
Over concentrated, if  
trend  
+
Activity  
0
-
- concentration  
- contamination  
- oxidation  
- Oxidized, if trend  
- Agitation, if rapid  
loss  
.05  
- Underconcentrated,  
if trend  
.10  
.15  
.20  
.25  
- agitation  
LD  
.15  
.10  
.05  
(+/- 0.06 & 0.08)  
+ Developer  
temperature too high  
or dev time too long  
+Developer  
Replenishment too  
high (trend)  
Developer  
Leuco Cyan Dye  
+
Activity  
0
Bleach very  
dilute or Fixer  
underreplenished  
(trend)  
-
- time/temp  
- Developer  
temperature too low  
or time too short  
- Developer  
Replenishment too  
low (trend)  
.05  
- replenishment  
.10  
.15  
D-min  
+ Bleach stain from  
too much Developer  
carry-over, no  
aeration or  
underreplenishment  
+ Weak Fixer,  
Developer  
contamination  
or light fog  
+ Developer  
overreplenished  
or over-  
(+ 0.03 & 0.05)  
.05  
+
-
Developer  
0
concentrated  
- overconcentration  
- overreplenishment  
.05  
Bleach  
DATES  
- stain  
Fixer Activity  
- retained silver halide  
PROCESS:  
MACHINE:  
EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY, Rochester, NY 14650  
F002_1271EC  
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Process CN-16S  
Reference Aims Worksheet  
Date:  
Code:  
Red  
Green  
Blue  
D-maxb Density Readings  
Control Strip Correction Factor  
Corrected D-max  
Yellowb Density Reading  
Control Strip Correction Factor  
Corrected Yellowb  
AIM  
D-maxb-Yb  
HD Density Readings  
Control Strip Correction Factors  
Corrected HD  
LD Density Readings  
Control Strip Correction Factors  
AIM  
LD  
AIM  
HD-LD  
D-min Density Readings  
Control Strip Correction Factors  
AIM  
D-min  
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Note: The contents of this publication are subject to change. To be sure you have the  
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Digital & Film Imaging Systems  
EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY • ROCHESTER, NY 14650  
Using KODAK Negative Film Processing  
Cartridges FC1 and FC2  
KODAK Publication No. CIS-254  
Kodak is a trademark.  
Minor Revision 5-05  
 

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