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Severe Banding Issues with RA4 Processor

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The Colex roller transport processor at the darkroom has started to give me issues - specifically roller marks and banding. I’ve noticed the issue almost exclusively on my Kodak papers (Endura, Royal). My Fuji paper (CA type II) is largely unaffected. I know the processor is set up with Fuji Digital RA pro chemicals (P1-R developer). I’ve attached a photo of an un-corrected test print to show it at its worst. What the hell is going on? I will add the first response was to take out and watch the rollers. They’ve been washed at least a couple of time within the past week in attempts to rectify the issue
 

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CB_

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If only one type of paper is affected I would suspect the paper. Can you check that the heaters are getting up to temperature?

So, the machine has a temperature readout that I do monitor, and it appears to maintain the proper temps. I've tested with multiple papers, and CA Type II is the only one that doesn't have the issue, however the chemistry data sheet states that the chemicals should work for all papers.