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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
  Wet Films  
   
 
  Fixer is depleted.
Hardener was left out of fixer.
Developer or fixer is under-replenished.
Developer level in the processor is low.
Developer in the processor has been contaminated by fixer or water.
Developer or fixer has been mixed with too much water, or not the correct amount of hardener.
Developer temperature is too low and or fixer temperature is too high.
  IRecirculation in the processor may have stopped.
  Dryer temperature may be too low.
  Reduced water flow in the processor, check supply and drain for blockage.
   
 
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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