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System Operating Procedures
3-32 September 2000
Processing a Control Strip
CAUTION: Loading the control strip feed box must be done in a darkroom in
complete darkness.
IMPORTANT: In the next step, make sure the emulsion side of the control strip is
facing up.
1. With the label on the control strip feed box facing up, feed one control strip
into the box.
2. Turn the knob on the control strip feed box counterclockwise until the strip is
completely inside of the box.
NOTES: – If the control strip is fed too far into the box, it jams in the box.
– The control strip feed box holds only one control strip at a time
– The lead edge of the control strip will be fogged.
3. Loosen the spring-loaded knob on the processor and pull it toward the
processor’s OCP.
4. Insert the control strip feed box into the bypass slot and release the spring
loaded knob.
5. Tighten the knob to lock the control strip feed box into place. Make sure the
box is flush with the processor top cover.
6. Press Material to select the Material screen.
7. Press Down to select the control strip option.
8. Press Set to access the Control Strip screen in Set mode.
NOTE: If the processor is not at the proper temperature, a control strip cannot
be run. The message “TEMP WAIT STRIP” appears until the chemistry
reaches the proper temperature.
9. Press Material to start the control strip procedure and cancel the Set mode.
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