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Hello! I'm currently looking for any kind of tabletop processor in order to make RA4 color prints. Preferably one with temperature control and I'd like to avoid anything with drums if possible. I'm a college student and it took a lot of convincing to persuade my department to let me do color printing so the more automatic the processor, the better. I am still open to items like a jobo processor I honestly just need something in my budget. My budget is $800 but there's a little bit of wiggle room. Thank you in advance!
First of all, welcome to Photrio!
I am glad they’re allowing you to do optical RA4 printing, I enjoy it.
Tabletop roller transport machines are tough to find as you already are certainly aware. Jobo is a possibility, but as you know they use drums, with all that entails. Other than using trays in total darkness the least expensive path forward (as you seem to know) would be the old drum and roller set up by Beseler, Unicolor, Cibachrome, etc.. It’s really not so bad. And with the sous vida machines these days temp control is a lot easier for the prebath and chemistry. Best of luck!
My recommendation is a look for a slot processor. Or narrow 1 gallon stainless tanks with a water jacket (use 8x10 film hangers to hold sheets of 8x10 paper.
Roller transport machines are great but are designed to be production workhorses and need to be tended as such
I may have one or two in the basement somewhere; I will take a look. What are you willing to spend?
I am on a bit of a tight budget due to being a student, so $800 would be my max.
My recommendation is a look for a slot processor. Or narrow 1 gallon stainless tanks with a water jacket (use 8x10 film hangers to hold sheets of 8x10 paper.
Roller transport machines are great but are designed to be production workhorses and need to be tended as such
Not sure how familiar you are with these machines. Need daily upkeep, even a small one requires cleaning, replenisher etc. I use a small Durst RCP-20, maximum width of paper is 8 inches. I use it only when I'm making a bunch of prints. Usually about half hour to mix and set up, followed by half hour cleaning and drying off the parts. You do not want to leave solutions in these machines overnight.
Need to use almost everyday, all day to justify.
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$800 would be my max.
They are really good units.
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