Cleaning the inside of a roller transport paper processor?

[Dave Dawson]

Hi All, Can anyone advice me on the best chemicals to use to clean the inside of a roller transport paper processor please?

Cheers Dave

[Kirk Gittings]

I used to use Lysol back ten years ago when I had a processor. I was recommended that from a local lab-used it for years and worked great.

[George Richards]

http://www.kodak.com/global/en/professional/support/techPubs/cis167/cis167.pdf

The above link describes cleaning for silver sulfide deposits.

George

[bob carnie]

Dave

WARNING - I take no responsiblity for the following answer to your question. I also recommend gloves , eyewear, and heavy duty apron.

For the Developer rack I use Phosphoric Acid 85% , the tar will run off the rollers like nothing you have ever seen, Be in a WELL VENTALATED area
and wash the rack completely , many times.


For the Bleach Fix Rack I use hot water and a scrubbing brush.

For the Wash tanks , which will have algea on it , I use a mild bleach and hot water and then really wash.


After a complete cleaning I will put the racks back into the machine and I will fill the tanks many times with fresh water and run the machine to clean out any stuff in the lines.

The developer tar has always been the tough one to get rid of and the PA works unbelievably well. Just be very careful.