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Frequently Asked Questions
SM Chemicals
I've been hearing a lot about Kodak's new SM Chemistry. Can you tell me about it?
The SM Chemicals are a remarkable new technology from Kodak; a system of no-mix, no-mess, easy-to-use chemicals featuring reduced effluent volumes and less effect due to low utilization.
New low-volume, thin-tank technology creates many advantages for minilabs. SM minilabs employ a simple new chemical processing system to achieve ultimate efficiency. Kodak has developed this unique system of paper and film process chemicals and processing technology to offer distinct benefits:
Less low utilization process variability
A 70% to 90% tank volume reduction combines with high-impingement agitation for dramatically improved chemical efficiency. You'll clean tanks less often thanks to rapid tank turnover and high agitation.
No-mix, no-mess chemical loading
Film and paper process chemicals are contained in four special processing units that are loaded directly into an SM minilab. A patented processor/chemical interface injects the correct quantity of concentrates into the tanks, eliminating all mixing.
25% faster first print access time compared to Process RA-4
While most minilab paper process equipment deliver a first print in approximately 4 minutes, your first print with SM technology will arrive in just 3 minutes.
Reduced effluent and disposal costs
Effluent volumes, disposal costs and energy expenses are significantly reduced thanks to SM technology and the KODAK EKTACOLOR SM and FLEXICOLOR SM Chemicals. Paper and film process chemical usage is slashed up to 45%, resulting in effluent volumes being cut substantially. And the smaller tanks of SM minilabs mean you'll spend less money heating the smaller volumes of chemicals in use!
To learn more,
call Kodak.