Forgot to use 2nd fix before selenium toner on FB paper

[Mike Reyburn]

Normally, I follow the two fixing bath procedure for processing FB prints. Somehow today, I forgot the 2nd fix and went ahead and completed my normal archival process (hypo clear, rinse, dilute selenium toner, rinse, hypo clear, one hour wash). The first fixing bath was fresh paper strength rapid fixer two minutes with continuous agitation using Ilford MGIV FB paper. How archival are these prints vs the normal two fixing bath method? Can I fix these selenium toned prints in a second fresh fix, hypo clear, and redo the final wash? If so, is it worth the effort and water?

thanks

 

[Old-N-Feeble]

I think you're okay. I wouldn't fix them again after toning.

 

[JackRosa]

DON'T fix after Selenium. As your fixer was fresh (vs. exhausted), you are perfectly fine. These prints are as archival as if you had used the 2-bath approach for fixing, as the 1st bath was fresh (and ample amount of fixer, I assume).

 

[MattKing]

Selenium toner can be used to test for incomplete fixing. So if you don't see any stains on the prints, you are probably lucky, and the single bath did the job.

If you had used the fixer with more prints, the latter ones might have given you problems.

 

[Mike Reyburn]

Since none of these prints were stained, I am confident these prints are archival enough.

Thanks to all for the quick response.

 

[Bill Burk]

I'm sure the print is as archival as your usual work. But hey, you know that you skipped a step. So you should not sell it as archival.

 

[JackRosa]

I say the first few prints are archival!