Re: heat drying (was sol A & B

Kerik717@aol.com
Mon, 29 Jun 1998 17:58:57 -0400 (EDT)

Eric,

> Do you keep track of the RH of your darkroom during the period that you
> are printing?

Yes, I always keep an eye on it. It stays pretty constant in the 40 to 60%
range and usually within maybe 5 percent during a printing session.

> And do you standardize the amount of time each sheet is
> just hanging out? do you use a time not to exceed? for example, if a
> sheet is ready in 15 to 30 minutes, do you print on one that has been
> hanging out for say 2 hours?

No, I do not standardize the time. As long as the paper is kept in the
constant RH environment, I see no difference in the quality or character of
the prints. I've even printed on the paper on the following day with no ill
effect, although I generally only coat as much paper as I'll use in a session.

Kerik