After developing the film, do not to let the developer run off the film and into the tank. The used chemicals will break down the developing solution more quickly. Take the film directly out of the developer and immerse it in the wash tank. After rinsing thoroughly and fixing the film, it is acceptable to let the fixer drain back into the fixer tank.

After fixing, allow the film to wash completely for five minutes. Let the film dry completely in a dust free area, not touching other films or surfaces. Proper film processing techniques will guarantee a quality archival film.

AUTOMATIC PROCESSING IN A DARKROOM
Automatic processors can save valuable time for employees allowing them to work with patients rather than monitoring manual film processing. Processors can also automatically replenish chemicals to keep them fresh and active throughout the week. But an automatic processor still requires daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance to keep it working properly.

AUTOMATIC PROCESSING WITH A DAYLIGHT LOADER
An automatic processor with a daylight loader is beneficial to a small office without space available for a darkroom. A daylight loader is a light-tight box attached to the front of a processor to allow loading and unloading of film. Processors with a daylight loader should not be placed in an area under direct lighting. A daylight loader has limited space and may require time to maneuver the box of film, a cassette, and intensifying screens inside the loader.

To make loading film easier, it is recommended that a bathroom, lab or private office be converted to darkroom equipped with a safelight. The process of unloading the cassette in the daylight loader is much easier if a box of film is not incorporated into the process and loading the cassette is done in an area with ample space.

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