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I concur in mike C´s statement "...so until I get used to it, I keep it simple." A wise suggestion. If yr a noobie into lith printing, try one paper and one developer combination and adjust only one parameter a time if you can´t keep off the explorer path.
I notice our friends have already provided handy and informative info to you. As far as I can see, you have not mentioned the type of Moersch chem you use. If additive D (KBr) is added to Easy lith you will get the double effect of restraining. Easy lith is "easy" considering a higher KBr level than say, SE5, and the definition "easy" is hidden within a smooth and "linear" infectious development. The KBr make it easy for you to achieve good results already at an early lith career.
My advise is to use Easy lith @ approx 1:15 as a start. A Fomatone paper, for instance, will shoot off pretty quick even at room temperature and I´d say you can expect a contrasty image in around 3-5 minutes. Other papers will require >20mins at the same dilution and tempertaure.
If you insist using additive D you need less dilution and probably need a 1:5-1:10-ish mix. (depending on volume add D) This will bring out warm(er) tone than corresponding without add D and more diluted at corresponding time. This way is great for some paper while some dislike. Other paper like a higher dilution to provide warmish tone, rather than adding additive D.
Yup, it might appear complicated...but it is FUN!!! Hehe. Good luck!
I concur in mike C´s statement "...so until I get used to it, I keep it simple." A wise suggestion. If yr a noobie into lith printing, try one paper and one developer combination and adjust only one parameter a time if you can´t keep off the explorer path.
I notice our friends have already provided handy and informative info to you. As far as I can see, you have not mentioned the type of Moersch chem you use. If additive D (KBr) is added to Easy lith you will get the double effect of restraining. Easy lith is "easy" considering a higher KBr level than say, SE5, and the definition "easy" is hidden within a smooth and "linear" infectious development. The KBr make it easy for you to achieve good results already at an early lith career.
My advise is to use Easy lith @ approx 1:15 as a start. A Fomatone paper, for instance, will shoot off pretty quick even at room temperature and I´d say you can expect a contrasty image in around 3-5 minutes. Other papers will require >20mins at the same dilution and tempertaure.
If you insist using additive D you need less dilution and probably need a 1:5-1:10-ish mix. (depending on volume add D) This will bring out warm(er) tone than corresponding without add D and more diluted at corresponding time. This way is great for some paper while some dislike. Other paper like a higher dilution to provide warmish tone, rather than adding additive D.
Yup, it might appear complicated...but it is FUN!!! Hehe. Good luck!
