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what do you use for pre-rinse?

I’ve been experiencing this with the same Bellini kit sometimes. I’m using an Ilford Cibachrome-A drum and add 100ml of dev/blix per print. It’s really strange because I didn’t change up anything as far as technique and I had perfect prints before. However, I haven’t been using a stop-bath step...

Thanks for this. I just bought a mint machine from Germany and still need to modify it. Glad there’s a small community of people still using these!!

I’ve had mixed results, but only done C-41 processing.Some negatives back super clean but some with residue on them. Seems up to par with any other lab in LA imo. They’re probably better with printing though.

Thanks! Yea that’s the one I was talking about. Speaking of fumes, how bad can they be in a modestly sized apartment?. All my rooms have windows, bathroom has a vent and I keep an air purifier around. I’m just looking to start printing 8x10s or 11x14s at home. Would love to have a printo or...

What roller/machine is this? Is it for rocking chemistry back and forth with a print inside?

This machine can process RA-4 paper? I’m looking for any at home/studio options for printing RA-4 and I’ve come across photos of it several times but I can’t figure out how it works. Does the paper get carried by rollers?

Hello. Does anyone know if the heating elements for the RCP 20 can be replaced? I’m looking at purchasing a unit that seems to be missing one. I would love to refurbish it