pod (fig. 26), faces upwards. Do not touch the surface 8.

Peel the positive photograph from the

of the sheet and do not press on the processing pod negative
area. At the end of the processing time a signal will sound,
Holding the sheet with the pod farthest away from you and the green or red light will stop blinking (and glow
and facing upwards, slide it into the tray, below all the continuously). Lift the processing compartment lid (but
metal parts (fig. 27). Slide it in gently until you feel not the entire compartment) and remove the film (fig.
distinct resistance. When the sheet is fully and correctly 34). Immediately peel the positive photograph from the
inserted, its edges will lie within the recessed area of negative in one continuous motion. Start at one of
the tray (fig. 28). the corners near the tab end (fig. 35), and not at the
Do not attempt to load a positive sheet into the other end. Hold the positive by its corner and the negative
film holder. by the black paper strip. Begin the peel diagonally
and end it in such a way that the entire extent of the
6. Remove the film holder from the camera or longer border of the positive separates at the same
imaging device and insert it into the processor moment (fig. 36). This will ensure that the mask and
loading tray. chemical remnants stay on the negative, leaving you
Be sure the paper negative tab is straight, and not with a clean positive. Fold the negative, moist side in,
bent or folded. and dispose of it. Avoid all contact with the remaining
With the dark slide facing down and the paper chemicals on the negative.
negative tab toward the processor, place the film holder Close the processing compartment lid in readiness
into the tray and begin to slide it in. The tab must feed in for the processing of the next photograph.
between the two metal parts (fig. 29). To enable the To remove the empty film holder from the loading tray,
holder to enter the tray, press down at the points slide the holder out by simultaneously pushing forward
indicated (fig. 30) while you are pushing the holder in. on the tray and toward the rear on the holder, as
Push it in as far as it will go. The holder will be properly indicated by the arrows (fig. 37). Do not try to lift the
and fully inserted when it is in the position shown film holder out or to slide the holder out with the tray.
(fig. 31).

7. Set the timer and process the photograph Caution

The processing time extends from the time the process This process uses a caustic paste. Avoid contact with
button is pressed to the moment the positive photograph skin, eyes and mouth and keep away from children and
is separated from the negative. Set the timer (fig. 32), animals. If you get some paste on your skin, wipe it
following the processing directions in the film instruction off immediately and wash with water to avoid an
sheet. alkali burn. If eye or mouth contact occurs, quickly wash
For a processing time of up to 90 seconds, set the the area with plenty of water and see a doctor. Keep
timer switch to “sec.” The green light will go on. Set the discarded materials away from children, animals,
green scale on the dial to the appropriate time. For clothing, and furniture.
processing times longer than 90 seconds, set the switch
to “min.” The red light will go on. Set the red minute
scale to the required time.
Press the process button (fig. 33) and hold it down for Handling and care of photographs
about one second. The green or red light will begin to Until the separated positive photographs are completely
blink. The negative and positive sheets will be drawn dry, do not lay them on top of each other or touch the
together and transported between the processing rollers. image surface. (The drying may take from a few minutes
The rollers will break the pod and spread the processing up to about one hour, depending on the film type and
chemicals evenly between negative and positive. The the humidity.)
film “sandwich” will be automatically deposited in the Once dry, the photograph is best stored in a suitable
processing compartment. individual protective sleeve, designed to protect it from
Some film types are light-tight during the processing abrasion as well as from unfavorable chemical action.
cycle, making it permissible for you to open the For details about suitable sleeves, please contact us
processing compartment lid at any time. Other films are (see INFORMATION AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE). Do not
light-sensitive during processing, and require that the stack photographs on top of each other without
compartment lid remain closed for the full processing protection. Store photographs in as dry and cool an
time. For specific details, see your film instruction sheet, environment as possible.
or contact us.