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KODAK Processing BW FILMS

This document provides recommendations for processing Kodak Professional black-and-white films using Kodak chemicals. It lists recommended development times for various films in different developers at different temperatures. It also outlines the standard steps for processing films, including development, stopping, fixing, washing, and drying. Proper processing helps ensure the best results from Kodak black-and-white films.

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KODAK Processing BW FILMS

This document provides recommendations for processing Kodak Professional black-and-white films using Kodak chemicals. It lists recommended development times for various films in different developers at different temperatures. It also outlines the standard steps for processing films, including development, stopping, fixing, washing, and drying. Proper processing helps ensure the best results from Kodak black-and-white films.

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Processing KODAK PROFESSIONAL

Black-and-White Films
TECHNICAL DATA / BLACK-AND-WHITE FILM April 2018 • ED-BWF

The following are starting-point recommendations for processing KODAK PROFESSIONAL Black-and-White Films with
KODAK Chemicals. For best results, make tests to determine the best development time for your application.

Note: Development times shorter than 5 minutes may produce unsatisfactory uniformity.

Roll Films: Small Tank Film Processing (Intermittent Agitation for Tanks That Can Be Inverted)
Development Time (Minutes)

KODAK 20°C (68°F) 24°C (75°F)


Reference
PROFESSIONAL Film Code KODAK KODAK
KODAK KODAK Publication
Film PROFESSIONAL PROFESSIONAL
PROFESSIONAL PROFESSIONAL
HC-110 Developer T-MAX Developer
XTOL Developer D-76 Developer
(Dilution B) (1:4)
T-MAX 100

F-4016
100TMX 7 1/2 6 1/2 6 6 1/4

T-MAX 400

400TMY 6 1/2 7 1/2 5 1/2 5 1/2 F-4043

TRI-X 400

400TX 7 6 3/4 3 3/4 4 3/4 F-4017

© 2018 Kodak Alaris Inc.


Processing KODAK PROFESSIONAL Black-and-White Films
Sheet Films: Tray Processing
Development Time (Minutes)
20°C (68°F) 24°C (75°F)
KODAK KODAK
KODAK KODAK KODAK PROFESSIONAL PROFESSIONAL
PROFESSIONAL PROFESSIONAL PROFESSIONAL HC-110 Developer T-MAX RS Developer Reference
Film Film Code XTOL Developer D-76 Developer (Dilution B) and Replenisher (1:4) Publication
T-MAX 100
100TMX 6 3 /4 5 3/4 51/2 5 3/4 F-4016

T-MAX 400
400TMY 6 6 3 /4 5 1/4 4 F-4043

TRI-X 320
320TXP 6 6 3 1/4 NR F-4017

Final Steps in Processing Black-and-White Film

Step/Solution Time (min:sec) Temperature Comments

Agitate continuously.
Rinse/stop bath 0:30 Rinse with a stop bath such as:
• KODAK PROFESSIONAL Indicator Stop Bath (1:63)

Agitate continuously for the first 30 seconds and at


30-second intervals after that with a hardening fixer such as:
2:00 to 4:00* with • KODAK PROFESSIONAL Rapid Fixer (liquid)
a • KODAFIX Solution (liquid)
liquid-concentrate • KODAK PROFESSIONAL POLYMAX Fixer (liquid)
(L) fixer • KODAK PROFESSIONAL Fixer (powder)
Fix
-OR- Fix for twice as long as it takes the film to clear (lose its milky appearance). See
instructions for the specific fixer.
5:00 to 10:00*
with a powder (P) IMPORTANT: With KODAK PROFESSIONAL T-MAX Films, fixer will be exhausted
fixer more rapidly than with other films. If negatives show a magenta (pink) stain after
18 to 24°C fixing, fixer may be near exhaustion, or fixing time is too short. If the stain is
(65 to 75°F) pronounced and irregular, refix the film in fresh fixer.

Rinse 0:30 Rinse the film in the tank under running water.

Treat with KODAK PROFESSIONAL Hypo Clearing Agent. Agitate continuously for
Wash aid 1:00 to 2:00
the first 30 seconds and then at 30-second intervals.

Run the wash water at least fast enough to provide a complete change of water in
Wash 5:00 the container in 5 minutes. For rapid washing in a small tank, fill the tank to
overflowing with fresh water and then dump it all out. Repeat this cycle 10 times.

Final rinse/wetting To minimize drying marks, treat the film with KODAK PROFESSIONAL PHOTO-FLO
0:30
agent Solution after washing. Provide gentle agitation for 5 seconds of the total time.

Hang the film to dry film in a dust-free place. You may wipe the surfaces carefully
Dry — with a soft viscose sponge to remove excess liquid. Store dry negatives in sleeves or
envelopes away from dust and extreme temperature and humidity.
* Times are approximate. Refer to the film or developer instructions.

© 2018 Kodak Alaris Inc.


TM/MC/MR: D-76, Dektol, HC-110, Photo-Flo, Polymax, T-Max, and Xtol
The Kodak, Kodak Professional, Estar, Kodafix, T-Grain, Tri-X, and Wratten trademarks are used under license from Eastman Kodak Company.

Processing KODAK PROFESSIONAL Black-and-White Films


KODAK Publication No. ED-BWF
Revised 4-18

KODAK ALARIS • ROCHESTER, NY 14615

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