After a month of try and error, I finally was able to develop to my satisfaction the first sheet of 8x10 HP5+ in a print drum using a Jobo CPE2+ processor. Before I adopt this method to be my standard procedure, I would like to have your opinion. Do you see any flaws in this procedure?
The trick is to fix in the print drum for 1.5 minute and rinse for thirty seconds. Then pull the film out and finish the fixing and hypo clearing in a tray. After that, use a piece of paper towel to gently rub the entire surface of the back of the film under water. The final step is to wash the film in a tray for 20 minutes. I have a print washer but for one or two sheets of film I often find it easier to just soak them in trays and change water every one or two minutes.
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