Equipment Maintenance

Question 1

How often should machine be serviced

Answer 1

At least annually

Question 2

How do you test cassette for light leakage

Answer 2

Load & leave in light for 1hr

Develop film - if blackened at edges, cassette needs replaced

Question 3

How often should cassettes be cleaned

Process of cleaning

Answer 3

At least monthly

Damp swab w/mild soap or specialised cleaner
Wipe from centre to outside 
Stand vertically to air dry
Label w/date and initials
Reload new film

Question 4

Care & storage of films

Answer 4

Mark delivery date on box
Store in dark room
Store films in light-proof container upright 
- only open in safe-light conditions
- away from x-ray area
Must be used within date
Avoid handling film

Question 5

Automatic processed warm-up length and what is done during this period

Answer 5

~10-20mins

Old, clean processed film passed through

• assess functioning
• remove dried chemical residue from rollers

Question 6

Films processed prior to reaching operating temp in automatic processor…

Answer 6

Underdeveloped