Processing (Z) Manuals: Z-119

Process E-6 — Using KODAK Chemicals Process E-6 — Publication Z-119

KODAK Chemicals, Process E-6, are used to process KODAK EKTACHROME Films and other transparency films designed for Process E-6.

This manual provides you with the information you need to use, monitor, and control Process E-6 in your processing equipment. It describes the steps, procedures, and specifications for different processor types.

Section	Revised
1. Processing Solutions and Their Effects Covers processing solutions and their effects.	07/04
2. Chemicals and Chemical Mixing Describes KODAK Chemicals, Process E-6, identifies their characteristics, and lists sizes. Tells you how to mix and store them.	07/04
3. Monitoring and Controlling Processing Solutions Discusses how to control process variables, adjust the color balance, and monitor your process with specific-gravity measurements.	07/04
4. Starting Up Your Process Gives procedures for starting up and optimizing your process.	07/04
5. Corrective Actions for Processing Solutions Tells how to correct some improperly mixed or treated KODAK Chemicals, Process E-6, and how to compensate for low utilization.	07/04
6. Continuous Processors Provides steps, conditions, and replenishment rates for processing transparency films in continuous processors.	07/04
7. Roller-Transport Processors Provides steps, conditions, and replenishment rates for processing transparency films in roller-transport processors.	07/04
8. Rack-and-Tank Processors Provides steps, conditions, and replenishment rates for processing transparency films in rack-and-tank processors.	07/04
9. Batch Processing Provides steps, conditions, and replenishment rates for processing transparency films in sink-line and batch processors.	07/04
10. Rotary-Tube Processors Provides steps, conditions, and replenishment rates for processing transparency films in rotary-tube processors.	07/04
11. Maintenance Lists a schedule of measurements and maintenance you should observe for all processors.	07/04
12. Visual Troubleshooting of Process E-6 Tells how to use a visual check of processed film as an initial diagnosis of poor-quality transparencies.	07/04
13. Process Monitoring Tells about standards and methods for setting up your processor and process, and for monitoring the results. Explains how to use control strips and interpret the results.	07/04
14. Diagnostic Charts Gives a step-by-step approach to diagnosing processing problems. Summary charts show which detailed chart to consult for your problem. The charts give probable causes and suggest corrective procedures.	07/04
15. Control-Chart Examples Demonstrates the effects process variations have on control plots.	10/04