Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/06/16
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]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