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The following is a semi-automated trouble shooting guide provided by H.R. Simon and Company to the world. Our customers and their end-users are always welcome to call us at (410) 636-5555 if the answers cannot be found in this guide. If you suspect that the chemicals are at fault, or that the chemicals have been affected, as always, please send us at least a one quart (1 liter) sample of each of the processor's solutions and the replenishment solutions. Please notify us before sending samples.

 

Please select one of the following problems:

   
Reduced Contrast
Increased Contrast
Reduced Film Speed
Increased Film Speed
  Increased Base Fog  
   
 
  Developer replenishment rate is too high. This is possible with developers other than Chem-Blend brand developer.
Developer temperature is too high.
No starter has been added to fresh developer in the processor.
Fixer level in the processor is low.
Developer has been contaminated by fixer.
Processor's rollers are dirty or worn.
Safelight is improper type for film.
  Improper film storage.
   
 
Wet Films
Dirty Films
Film Scratches
Film Sticking in Dryer
Improper Film Clearing
Emulsion Coming off in Developer
Milky Appearance on Film
Mottled Patterns or Large Grain on Wet Films
Static Patterns on Film
 
Chemical Problems
 
Developer Turns Black
Fixer turns milky in color
Chemistry has strong ammonia smell
Chemistry has frozen
 
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