Emaks Paper

[timtheskeetshooter]

I originally tested the paper with three types of safe light filters (see page one of post). I have old Kodak Model "C" safe lights 10x12.

My lab is fairly large but I have low ceiling height so I use 15watt bulbs and keep them in spots away from the enlarger and chem stations. Ambient lighting really.

The EMAKS is the only paper so far that I have had trouble with.

I hear other people have had similar problems with Slavich papers. I haven't and did several prints the other day on Slavich graded papers, no problems.

I was looking forward to using the EMAKS paper as I heard many people really like it. I only purchased a few packs of 8x10 so it didn't bite the wallet.

So far I really light the results of the Foma SP112 and the Slavich tones really nice.

I'm an old Kodak die hard from back in the day and have never really liked Ilford.

 

[RPippin]

I have had similar problems with some older packages of Emaks going yellow in the developer. I added a splash of Liquid Orthazite (?) to the developer to counteract the fog and it worked great. I think the issue is with paper that isn't quite fresh, and the developer. I use Dektol or Liquidol from Formulary with equal results. I found this out after throwing away trays of developer, stop and fixer, until I read the info on the bottle. It said it worked to get rid of fog on old paper, so I gave it a try. I use a Thomas safe light and a yellow filter.

 

[mike c]

Recently bought some Emaks 11x14 grade #3 and had the yellow borders.I was using easy lith for development and thought it was just a deve. action and 12 to 20 min development time. But once it was selenium toned and sepia toned the boarders cleaned up a bit.

Mike

 

[Richard Jepsen]

I use EMAKS grade 3 as a base paper. Its a exhibition quality paper and I have not had the problem you have. I have seen the effect you mention on bad paper batches. I use a water stop, 11x14 tray with 1L of water, capacity 1 8x10 print and then dump the water. Safe light a mix of red Bright Lab Jrs and a OC 8x10 hung 4ft from trays. Black ceiling white walls.

 

[padraigm]

I used it the other day and got the same yellow/orange on the lower half of my paper. I am returning.