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ATIPPETT - 18 Jan 2005 17:39 GMT

I just found a pink/purple stain on a print. I was sure that this print had
been completely washed. What might be the source of this stain?

Alan Tippett

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Peter - 18 Jan 2005 19:49 GMT

> I just found a pink/purple stain on a print. I was sure that this
> print had
> been completely washed. What might be the source of this stain?
>
> Alan Tippett

Polite suggestions on a postcard to ..... :-)

Peter

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Alan Smithee - 18 Jan 2005 20:06 GMT

A drop of exhausted stop or developer?

> I just found a pink/purple stain on a print. I was sure that this print had
> been completely washed. What might be the source of this stain?
>
> Alan Tippett

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Mike King - 19 Jan 2005 15:08 GMT

Not really a scold but more information would be a big help, type of paper,
processing scheme, chemicals choices, etc. Will take a stab based on the
info received.

Some papers will show purple or pink stains if underfixed, the stains will
quickly get darker on exposure to white light. Usually happened to me when
trying to process too many RC prints at a time in a too small an amount of
fixer. It's either that or exhausted indicator stop bath carryover and
inadequate agitation.

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> I just found a pink/purple stain on a print. I was sure that this print had
> been completely washed. What might be the source of this stain?
>
> Alan Tippett

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ATIPPETT - 21 Jan 2005 13:44 GMT

>Some papers will show purple or pink stains if underfixed, the stains will
>quickly get darker on exposure to white light. Usually happened to me when
>trying to process too many RC prints at a time in a too small an amount of
>fixer. It's either that or exhausted indicator stop bath carryover and
>inadequate agitation.

Thanks Mike; use fiber paper and I think the washing might be the problem. I
will take more care in the future.

Alan

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Mike King - 23 Jan 2005 20:08 GMT

Could be, especially if you're not using the type of "archival" washer that
separates prints as they wash.

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> >Some papers will show purple or pink stains if underfixed, the stains will
> >quickly get darker on exposure to white light. Usually happened to me when
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> Alan

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