Kodak E-6 user manual

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12 VISUAL TROUBLESHOOTING
OF PROCESS E-6
Once you have eliminated improper film storage and incorrect exposure as causes of poor-quality transparencies on KODAK
EKTACHROME Film, check for processing problems. These problems include errors in chemical mixing, order of processing
steps, processing temperature, agitation, washing, replenishment, and solution contamination.
A visual check of the processed film is one way to make an initial diagnosis. You can make a more thorough determination of

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Appearance of Film Possible Cause Red Inadequate aeration of bleach Pre-bleach concentration too high Inadequate aeration of fixer First-wash temperature too high Severely oxidized color developer Magenta Color developer pH low Color developer concentrated Too much Part B in color developer Underreplenished color developer Cross-Width Bar Marks (with stainless-steel reels) Gaseous-burst agitation used in first developer Incorrect or inadequate manual agitation Scum and Dirt Bio-growth (slime) i