Ciba and Durst Printo

[adamlugi]

Hi,
Currently Ciba induced in the processor - CAP 40th However, I noticed streaks on the prints, which may result from use of rollers - the device is quite old.
Bearing in mind that it was my last 40 sheets, I have enlarged without blemish.
So I have a question about calling Ciba in the Durst PRINTO


The reservoir in Durst PRINTO is 2.5 l. Chemical P30 is 2 l .How I can calculate how much to add chemicals to make use of 4 l chemistry?
Regards
Adam

 

[Renato Tonelli]

You need to purchase more than one kit of P30 and mix the required 2.5L of chemistry for the Printo. It gets expensive very, very quickly.

 

[Mick Fagan]

It is more than likely possible to dilute the 2l kit by adding water to 2.5l.

The solution will be of a different strength, you may have to adjust exposure, but once you are on the money, you should have a workable processor.

The Printo requires a longer dryer attachment if you are using a dryer module. There was a special Cibachrome dryer that kept the paper in the drying section for a longer period. That was the only difference that I know of, compared to all other combinations for the Printo.

Mick.

 

[adamlugi]

I dry out .

Ag store wrote
Durst Printo. Readily available on the secondhand market with good parts back up. This is a superbly designed processor which will accept paper up to 12" wide so you can easily process a 12x16" print. The capacity of each bath is 2.5L so if using the P30 kit you would require two kits with the remaining 1.5L for replenishment. Alternatively the Pro packs could be used. It is of a modular design and thus you will require minimum of 3 thermostatically controlled modules (as in the photo) for Ilfochrome process, plus you always need the Intro unit:

 

[Renato Tonelli]

It's an excellent processor. It uses an archimedan screw instead of pumps to continuously circulate chemistry and can also be set up for RA4 processing by changing the position of the gears. I have had mine since they introduced it and it still runs great.

 

[Mick Fagan]

Adam, if you are picking up second hand Printo stuff, please look carefully at the exit rollers on each module. The exit rollers are supposed to be stored with the rollers kept apart.

They are kept apart by two small plastic bits that are inserted either end of the roller set. The rollers are kept together by springs, so they don't ever stop being under tension.

The exit rollers are a very soft material as they act as a squeegee, by squeezing all solution from the paper back into the bath.

I too have owned my Printo shortly after they were released, brilliant, if expensive unit.

I have done RA4, which was what I bought it for, as well as B&W RC paper, which is what I now use it for.

Mick.