Re: Arches Platine Problem

slopes (slopes@tiac.net)
Mon, 25 Mar 1996 13:56:27 -0500

>Hi all,
> another bounced message (remember - reply to originator).
>
> cheers
> -steve
>
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>From: KOUKLIS_KERIK@aphub.aerojetpd.com (Kouklis Kerik T)
>To: alt-photo-process@vast.unsw.edu.au
>Subject: Arches Platine Problem
>Date: 21 Mar 96 09:18:25 PST
>
>I've recently started using Arches Platine for my platinum work.
>I've found that occaisionally I end up with small black spots on the
>prints that are not visible until after the print is developed. Has
>anyone else experienced this problem or does anyone have any idea
>what may be causing it?
>
>Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated.
>
>Kerik Kouklis
>Kouklis_Kerik@aphub.aerojetpd.com
>
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Steve,

As mentioned on list, sludge in developer is also cause of spots. You can
simply decant developer, excluding sludge, before each printing session.
Also, dump half your developer and replenish every few printings.

Sal Lopes