Agfa MC 310 RC

[D.Sertl]

Hello to all. New to forum, first post.
I have recently had occasion to resurrect my darkroom after 15 years. Here is my problem:
- prints on multicontrast papers are washed out greyish/flat looking.
Although I get a fairly decent print. I have experimented with different filtration for contrast. Contrast changes but the print still looks a washed grey.
The paper is old stock that I have had for a number of years, but I also printed with Brovira-speed 310 RC, ( same vintage ) and the results are quite good.
I am using a Besler 67c enlarger and Ilford multigrade developer.
So my questions - Has the paper gone bad? Does it react differently to a safe light?
This is the first time I have used multicontrast papers, so I'm at a loss.
Any help and comment would be appreciated.
Regards
Detlef

 

[MattKing]

Welcome to APUG.

Most likely your paper has deteriorated. That being said, it could also be suffering from safelight fog. Each different paper responds differently to safelight.

I would recommend doing a safelight test. One of the regular posters here on APUG is Ralph Lambrecht, one of the co-authors of the text "Way Beyond Monochrome". That text includes a good safelight test, which is reproduced on the book's website. I'm sure he won't mind if I post a link .

http://www.waybeyondmonochrome.com/WBM2/TOC_files/SafelightTestEd2.pdf

 

[D.Sertl]

Thanks for reply Matt. I will give it a try.
Regards