Imation™ LOD-W Film Product Information

Imation™ LOD-W Film Product Information

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Description

LOD-W film is a quartz-speed, high contrast lights on duplicating film for production of duplicates from original line and halftone negatives.

Features

Dimensionally stable
Subdued white light, UV-filtered, or bright yellow fluorescent handling
Low DMin
Rapid, uniform vacuum drawdown
Antistat properties for ease of handling even after processing
Makes sharp, uniform spreads and chokes
To-the-emulsion or through-the-base exposures
Compatible with most rapid access chemistries

Safelights

Handle film under subdued white or high illumination yellow lighting at least 4 feet (1.2 meters) from the film surface until processed.

Recommended Safelighting:

Illumination Technology Ultra White Arm-A-Safelight
EncapSulite™ UV Daylight White, #C-20

Storage

Keep unexposed film and processed film in a cool, dry place. Process film as soon as possible after exposure.

Exposure

Exposure Source

500 to 1000 watt quartz-halogen lamp at least 5 feet from the exposure plane.

As an alternative, a multilevel, high-intensity 500 to 1500 watt metal-halide modular exposure source can be used; a light attenuator (filtered UV) must be used with this exposure source.

Exposure Suggestions

Exposure for best dot reproduction varies with lamp, lamp distance and processing combinations. For uniform light distribution with open contact frames, follow the manufacturer's recommendations for lamp height adjustment.
Perform an exposure time series test to determine the best exposure for particular lamp and lamp distance combinations. Starting exposure recommendation: 5 to 20 seconds at 36 to 60 inches from exposure plane.
For more even illumination across the exposure plane and reduced light angularity, increase the distance between the light and the exposure plane. Adjust exposure time.

Spreads and Chokes

Use a diffusion sheet over the glass of the contact frame for uniform spreads and chokes.
Refer to the 3M Spreads and Chokes Guide (77-9802-9750-9) to best determine proper exposure.

Processing

LOD-W film is best suited for rapid access processing. Refer to the container labels for mixing and other instructions regarding the processing chemicals.

Processing Recommendations

Before handling or using any chemical product, be sure to read the Material Safety Data Sheet for health hazard data, precautionary information and suggested first aid.

Use these recommendations as a starting point. For optimum results, use:

RLD rapid laser developer (1:4)
RLF rapid laser fix (1:6 or 1:5)

Process Time Temp Replenishment Rate (50% Area Exposed)

RLD developer
20-40 seconds
95°F (35°C) 0.40 ml / sq inch (620 ml / sq meter)

RLF fix 20-40 seconds 90°F (32°C) 0.35 ml / sq inch (540 ml / sq meter)

* These conditions are also applicable to most rapid access processing chemistries.

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