Photographic processor and method of operation

Details Photographic processor and method of operation Photographic processor and method of operation

1996-09-30

1998-10-13

Mathews, A. A.

Photography

Fluid-treating apparatus

Having fluid-circulating means

396571, 396624, 396626, G03D 306

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058226443

ABSTRACT:
A modular photographic processor for processing a photosensitive material. The processor comprising a modular processing section containing at least one removable processing tank for holding a processing solution therein, the removable processing tank having an outlet port and an inlet port, and a modular recirculation system having a first end and a second end. The first end being connected to the inlet port by a first fluid connection and the second end being connected to the outlet port by a second fluid connection. The recirculation system including at least one replaceable fluid processing component which is connected to the recirculation system by a fluid connection, and the replaceable tank and/or component being configured such that they may be easily stacked together to minimize space and provide stability when stacked.

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