Is the Do-Mac Model 17 Color Print Processor worth it?

[lallygram]

First time posting here, but was curious if anyone has experience with the Do-Mac Model 17 Color Print Processor? I think I saw something about the rapid develop chems it used are no longer available, but curious if it would work with standard print dev chemicals. I'm having trouble finding much about it online, but I found someone locally who is selling the processor for $200/OBO and it piqued my interest. I've recently taken up darkroom printing, and love the idea of using a print processor to develop prints instead of laying trays haphazardly across any available space in my small city apartment bathroom. Basically looking to streamline the process so I can print more and worry about knocking over a tray of chemicals less haha. Any info, experience, or advice you have would be greatly appreciated, thanks!

 

[btaylor]

I looked it up. It’s for RA4 color prints from what I could glean and those chemicals are definitely available. If it works and you are into wet color printing it’s a great find.

 

[koraks]

If it's for color, go ahead. If you intend to use it for b&w don't bother, as it will limit you to RC paper only and at some point you're at least going to try fiber based and that won't work in a processor. Besides, I don't see the point in having a fairly bulky and superfluous piece of equipment around in a small city apartment.

 

[mshchem]

First time posting here, but was curious if anyone has experience with the Do-Mac Model 17 Color Print Processor? I think I saw something about the rapid develop chems it used are no longer available, but curious if it would work with standard print dev chemicals. I'm having trouble finding much about it online, but I found someone locally who is selling the processor for $200/OBO and it piqued my interest. I've recently taken up darkroom printing, and love the idea of using a print processor to develop prints instead of laying trays haphazardly across any available space in my small city apartment bathroom. Basically looking to streamline the process so I can print more and worry about knocking over a tray of chemicals less haha. Any info, experience, or advice you have would be greatly appreciated, thanks!

Get a plastic drum tube type tank to develop your prints. Unicolor, Beseler, Cibachrome etc. Roll it around your kitchen table.