Moto-Uno
Moto-Uno
Hello all
Having gone thru getting good lenses,checking enlarger alignment,I'm stumped with how one keeps the paper flat on the easel,there's quite a bow to the paper.I've considered a thin flat piece of glass,but have no idea of the consequences?
As always any direction would be appreciated.
Regards,Peter
Having gone thru getting good lenses,checking enlarger alignment,I'm stumped with how one keeps the paper flat on the easel,there's quite a bow to the paper.I've considered a thin flat piece of glass,but have no idea of the consequences?
As always any direction would be appreciated.
Regards,Peter
d_ross
Registered User
what kind of paper do you use? I have been printing for decades and have never experienced this! sometime slarge 20x24 sheets may have a slight curl, but never more than the easel would take care of. I think your problem lies more with your paper than what you are doing.
nikon_sam
Shooter of Film...
Sometimes FB paper will have a curl due to the packaging and if you're using a borderless easel it's even more of a problem...
When using a two bladed easel I will sometimes place magnets on the blades to help them flatten the paper...when using a Speed-Ez-El I will place a second sheet of (used) photo paper under the new sheet I'm printing on...just remember to focus using two sheets of paper...
The problem with using a sheet of glass is keeping it perfectly clean and scratch free...
When using a two bladed easel I will sometimes place magnets on the blades to help them flatten the paper...when using a Speed-Ez-El I will place a second sheet of (used) photo paper under the new sheet I'm printing on...just remember to focus using two sheets of paper...
The problem with using a sheet of glass is keeping it perfectly clean and scratch free...
Moto-Uno
Moto-Uno
You might be onto something,however it's all Ilford
Multigrade RC and it's 5x7.As of last night I put the other 2
packs under a heavy flat weight(an old lap top,) just in case.Of course I only touch it in the dark and it seems fine until it's on the easel
Thanks again,Peter
Multigrade RC and it's 5x7.As of last night I put the other 2
packs under a heavy flat weight(an old lap top,) just in case.Of course I only touch it in the dark and it seems fine until it's on the easel
Thanks again,Peter
nikon_sam
Shooter of Film...
Which easel are you using???
ARCHIVIST
Well-known
RC papers can have a slight curl to them when taken out of the packet / box.
Usually the emulsion side curling upwards in the middle.
Simply take the sheet in your hands just prior to exposing and curl it the other way and gently roll it - the sheet will remain flat during exposure, no problems.
In the 70's and 80's when I would be doing 30, 40 and 50 print runs, all by hand, we had to do this from time to time.
Changes in temperature and humidity are thought to be a contributing factor to the curling.
I still experience it from time to time with students in the darkrooms at college. Do not get too worried about it.
Regards
Peter
Usually the emulsion side curling upwards in the middle.
Simply take the sheet in your hands just prior to exposing and curl it the other way and gently roll it - the sheet will remain flat during exposure, no problems.
In the 70's and 80's when I would be doing 30, 40 and 50 print runs, all by hand, we had to do this from time to time.
Changes in temperature and humidity are thought to be a contributing factor to the curling.
I still experience it from time to time with students in the darkrooms at college. Do not get too worried about it.
Regards
Peter
ooze
Established
How about a small piece of double sided sticky tape in the middle of the easel?
I experience the slight curving up (by maybe a milimeter or two) myself, but it's never given me any sharpness problem. Even at f2.8 I've found there's enough depth of field.
I experience the slight curving up (by maybe a milimeter or two) myself, but it's never given me any sharpness problem. Even at f2.8 I've found there's enough depth of field.
Tim Gray
Well-known
A 4 bladed easel might help.