Ilford Multigrade IV RC Deluxe 44M 1771758 User Manual
Product codes
1771758
MULTIGRADE IV RC
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DISH/TRAY PROCESSING
MULTIGRADE IV RC is processed in the same way
as other resin coated papers.
MULTIGRADE IV RC is processed in the same way
as other resin coated papers.
Note
Photographic chemicals are not hazardous
when used correctly. Always follow the health and
safety recommendations on the packaging.
Photochemicals material safety data sheets
containing full details for the safe handling,
disposal and transportation of ILFORD chemicals
are available from ILFORD.
safety recommendations on the packaging.
Photochemicals material safety data sheets
containing full details for the safe handling,
disposal and transportation of ILFORD chemicals
are available from ILFORD.
Processing summary
(intermittent agitation)
ILFORD Dilution
ºC/ºF Time
chemical (min:sec)
Development
MULTIGRADE 1+9
Development
MULTIGRADE 1+9
20/68
1:00
or
MULTIGRADE
MULTIGRADE
1+14
20/68
1:30
or
BROMOPHEN 1+3
BROMOPHEN 1+3
20/68
2:00
or
PQ UNIVERSAL 1+9
PQ UNIVERSAL 1+9
20/68
2:00
Stop bath
ILFOSTOP 1+19
ILFOSTOP 1+19
18–24/64–75
0:10
or
ILFOSTOP PRO
ILFOSTOP PRO
1+19 18–24/64–75
0:10
Fixation
ILFORD RAPID
ILFORD RAPID
1+4 18–24/64–75
0:30
FIXER or
HYPAM
HYPAM
1+4
18–24/64–75
0:30
Washing
Fresh, running water –
Fresh, running water –
Above 5/41
2:00
Development
See the ‘Processing summary’ for development
recommendations.
See the ‘Processing summary’ for development
recommendations.
On correctly exposed prints with MULTIGRADE
developer 1+9, the image will begin to appear
after 10 seconds. The minimum recommended
development time for high quality prints is 45
seconds; after this time there is a more gradual
image build-up. Overexposed prints developed for
a minimum of 35 seconds are acceptable for
those applications where the highest quality is not
required.
developer 1+9, the image will begin to appear
after 10 seconds. The minimum recommended
development time for high quality prints is 45
seconds; after this time there is a more gradual
image build-up. Overexposed prints developed for
a minimum of 35 seconds are acceptable for
those applications where the highest quality is not
required.
To give greater control during development, and
for economy, the 1+14 dilution of MULTIGRADE
developer can be used.
for economy, the 1+14 dilution of MULTIGRADE
developer can be used.
MULTIGRADE IV RC paper can also be processed
in other high quality dish/tray developers.
in other high quality dish/tray developers.
Stop bath
See the ‘Processing summary’ for stop bath
recommendations.
See the ‘Processing summary’ for stop bath
recommendations.
The use of a stop bath is strongly recommended.
A stop bath stops development immediately,
reduces the risk of staining and will extend the life
of the fixer bath.
A stop bath stops development immediately,
reduces the risk of staining and will extend the life
of the fixer bath.
Fixation
See the ‘Processing summary’ for fixing
recommendations.
See the ‘Processing summary’ for fixing
recommendations.
The use of a hardening fixer is not recommended
as it reduces washing efficiency. ILFORD RAPID
FIXER and HYPAM are non-hardening fixers.
as it reduces washing efficiency. ILFORD RAPID
FIXER and HYPAM are non-hardening fixers.
There is no benefit in extending fixation beyond
the recommended time; some loss of print quality
might be seen when long fixing times are given
due to image etching.
the recommended time; some loss of print quality
might be seen when long fixing times are given
due to image etching.
Washing
See the ‘Processing summary’ for washing
recommendations.
See the ‘Processing summary’ for washing
recommendations.
When it is important to obtain a print in the
shortest possible time, vigorously wash
MULTIGRADE IV RC paper for 30 seconds in
running water.
shortest possible time, vigorously wash
MULTIGRADE IV RC paper for 30 seconds in
running water.
Prolonged immersion in water can cause edge
penetration and print curl with resin coated
papers: for this reason, avoid wet times longer
than 15 minutes.
penetration and print curl with resin coated
papers: for this reason, avoid wet times longer
than 15 minutes.
Drying
A final rinse in ILFORD ILFOTOL, diluted 1+200
with water, will aid even and rapid drying.
A final rinse in ILFORD ILFOTOL, diluted 1+200
with water, will aid even and rapid drying.
Optimum quality results will be obtained with the
ILFORD series of dryers, for example, the ILFOLAB
1250RC.
ILFORD series of dryers, for example, the ILFOLAB
1250RC.
When a dryer for resin coated papers is not
available, remove surplus water from the prints
and leave them to dry. At room temperature, prints
will dry in 10–20 minutes.
available, remove surplus water from the prints
and leave them to dry. At room temperature, prints
will dry in 10–20 minutes.
Note
MULTIGRADE IV RC paper, as with other
resin coated papers, should not be glazed/
ferrotyped or dried on a drum or flatbed glazer,
as this can cause the polyethylene in the paper to
stick to the glazing surface.
ferrotyped or dried on a drum or flatbed glazer,
as this can cause the polyethylene in the paper to
stick to the glazing surface.