545i film holder
Operational Tips
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
Clean the rollers and the film plane after every box of film. To clean the rollers, please refer to the manual. To clean the film plane, disassemble the holder as described on the following pages and use a soft, lint-free cloth, lightly dampened with water. Never use your fingernail or anything abrasive. Regular cleaning will help ensure satisfactory performance and avoid symptoms like the following:
SYMPTOMS
Picture has streaks.
CAUSES
Separation marks at end of picture may occur when film is pulled at an angle. When film is pulled at an angle, there may be incomplete developer coverage. When film is pulled too slowly or too quickly, air may mix with developer causing voids in the image. Deposits of dirt or foreign matter on the rollers may cause spots. An end cap may have broken away from a sheet of film.
POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
When removing the film envelope, pull straight out.
Picture is missing corners.
When removing the film envelope, pull straight out.
Picture has white specks.
When removing the film envelope, pull smoothly, at medium speed and without hesitation. Inspect and clean the rollers as explained in the manual. To dislodge an end cap or any foreign matter, disassemble the holder as described on the following pages and carefully remove item.
Picture has spots.
Negative can�t be removed or can�t be fully inserted.
