lightdreams-printing

BLACK AND WHITE PRINTING
-Basic guide

Step 1 Choose Negative.
well exposed/developed
when possible. CAREFULLY
clean as needed.

Step 2 Set contrast to grade 2.
Using multigrade filters. UNDER SAFELIGHTING
Load film into carrier.
Open lens aperture to maximum.
Adjust height/focus/easel. Glossy side up(emulsion-down).

Step 3 Insert test strip of printing paper into easel
(1 - 2 inches wide by 6 - 8 inches long).
Set timer to 5 seconds.
Close aperture down 2 stops. Glossy side up(emulsion) .

Step 4 paper.gif - 756 Bytes Make 5 second exposures.
Cover the paper with a piece
of card to make 1 inch strips.
Make 5 - 6 strips.
develop test strip. This gives strips of 5,10,15,20,25..
second exposures.

Step 5 DEVELOPER
resin coated 1-1.5 min.
with agitation(rock tray) STOP BATH
15 seconds with agitation FIXER
15 seconds with agitation.
(applies only to test strips)

Step 6 Make sure printing paper is put away. Wash test strip, remove excess water.
Inspect under light

Step 7 Look for best exposure-maximum range of tones.

Step 8 Set timer to new time. Check focus.
Insert full sheet of paper.
make exposure.

Step 9 DEVELOPER
resin coated 1-1.5 min.
with agitation(rock tray) STOP BATH
15 seconds with agitation FIXER
2-4 minutes with agitation.

Step 10 Check print for contrast.
Check print for exposure.
Adjust as required. Use filters built in or in
filter-draw to adjust contrast.
Alter time for exposure.

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Step 1		Choose Negative. well exposed/developed when possible.	CAREFULLY clean as needed.

Step 2	Set contrast to grade 2. Using multigrade filters.	UNDER SAFELIGHTING Load film into carrier. Open lens aperture to maximum. Adjust height/focus/easel.	Glossy side up(emulsion-down).

Step 3		Insert test strip of printing paper into easel (1 - 2 inches wide by 6 - 8 inches long). Set timer to 5 seconds. Close aperture down 2 stops.	Glossy side up(emulsion) .

Step 4		Make 5 second exposures. Cover the paper with a piece of card to make 1 inch strips. Make 5 - 6 strips. develop test strip.	This gives strips of 5,10,15,20,25.. second exposures.

Step 5	DEVELOPER resin coated 1-1.5 min. with agitation(rock tray)	STOP BATH 15 seconds with agitation	FIXER 15 seconds with agitation. (applies only to test strips)

Step 6	Make sure printing paper is put away.	Wash test strip, remove excess water. Inspect under light
Step 7		Look for best exposure-maximum range of tones.
Step 8		Set timer to new time. Check focus. Insert full sheet of paper. make exposure.

Step 9	DEVELOPER resin coated 1-1.5 min. with agitation(rock tray)	STOP BATH 15 seconds with agitation	FIXER 2-4 minutes with agitation.

Step 10		Check print for contrast. Check print for exposure. Adjust as required.	Use filters built in or in filter-draw to adjust contrast. Alter time for exposure.