C-41SM Kodak F1&F2 minilab kit mixing for Jobo

PeterK · May 28, 2009

I have access to local minilab supplier who has Kodak C-41SM kit chemicals for minilabs. Chemicals come in 2 boxes F1 and F2

F1 pack (Kodak #8740110) contains 4 containers labeled part 1...4
F2 pack (Kodak #1173319) contains 2 containers labeled part 1 and 2.

How do I mix those to get working C41 solutions that I can use in Jobo.

Thanks!

mtjade2007 · May 29, 2009

C-41SM chemicals are specifically packaged for SM processors. I don't think you can use it in a Jobo processor. You can look at Kodak's document here for information: http://www.kodak.com/global/plugins/acrobat/en/service/Zmanuals/z101_01.pdf

Your local minilab supplier should have plenty of C-41 Developer Replenisher LORR and C-41 Developer LORR Starter. With these two you can mix and make your C-41 Developer. They should have C-41 Bleach and Fix in appropriate sizes for you too. You can pick up a bottle of C-41 Final Rinse and that's all you need.

PeterK · May 29, 2009

>IF Box F2 may contain a red and a clear liquid
According to Kodak Z-101 publication:

http://www.kodak.com/global/plugins/acrobat/en/service/Zmanuals/z101_01.pdf

Developer - is the the package F1
Bleach - F2 (There's no dark red fluid in F2 box...?...)
Fixer - F2
Final Rinse - F1

But it does not tell which container it is ... overall 6 containers (in F1+F2 boxes) - 4 working solutions. Kodak developer is usually mixed from 3 components A+B+C. Overall

6containers=DevA+DevB+DevC+Fix+Bleach+Rinse

I just need to mach them up and know how much to dilute

SM is "standard" C41 4 component process. Here's Kodak reference for chemicals (sorry I do not know too much about chemical components):

http://www.kodak.com/eknec/documents/12/0900688a80296012/PF798ENG.pdf

Kodak publication Z131 for mixing:
http://www.kodak.com/global/plugins/acrobat/en/service/Zmanuals/z131_01.pdf

Here's Kodak Publication Z131 for Flexicolor rotary developmet:
http://www.kodak.com/global/plugins/acrobat/en/service/Zmanuals/z131_03.pdf

PeterK · May 31, 2009

Dropped by near by High School and got mixing instructions and container labeling. Turns to be common practice to use C-41SM packs for small amounts of chemistry.

Thanks for internet wisdom!

jstewart · Jul 21, 2009

C41 SM mixing instructions

Peter, did you get info that helped you sort out the SM mixing instructions for home (non-machine) use? I'm still struggling to find explicit instructions, hope you can help.
Jim

PeterK said:
Dropped by near by High School and got mixing instructions and container labeling. Turns to be common practice to use C-41SM packs for small amounts of chemistry.

Thanks for internet wisdom!

shootpositive · Jul 25, 2010

also wondering how to adapt Kodak Flexicolor SM to JOBO processors

brucemuir · Jul 26, 2010

PeterK said:
Dropped by near by High School and got mixing instructions and container labeling. Turns to be common practice to use C-41SM packs for small amounts of chemistry.

Thanks for internet wisdom!

Can you share your findings? ? ?

engineerchris · Nov 19, 2010

Anybody actually using this method now?

Due to a series of unfortunate events (mostly getting frustrated trying to source c-41 chemicals) I have in my possession one F1 and 3 F2 minilab kits. Can anyone share their method of using these for hand tank/Jobo use.

C-41SM Kodak F1&F2 minilab kit mixing for Jobo

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