Versalab Archival Print Washer

[tim atherton]

Forget the damn print washer - I want this puppy...!

http://www.versalab.com/server/coffee/m3.html

The LF photographers espresso machine :-)

[John Kasaian]

Aaron,

I've got one---works great! As I recall, it was a bit intimidating when I opened up the box---lots of little stainless washers and nylon spacers---but it went together quickly and easily. These are very rugged and when full of water---heavy. I put mine in the yard and water the geraniums and sago palms with the wastewater. I haven't had any snails try to climb aboard yet, but I could see where that might be a problem;-)

I'm not sure if this is an issue, but if you're on a water meter (I'm not)there might be a more "low-flow" washer worth considering. Perhaps someone can tell you what the water consumption is(I lost the paperwork that came with mine.)

I agree that Versalab is excellent when it comes to personalized attention and customer service. I also agree that film 8x10 and larger shouldn't be a problem in the Versalab.(it hasn't been for me anyway) I've never tried it with 4x5 or 5x7 though.

Enjoy it!

[Aaron_3437]

Thanks again. Versalab has replied that films can be washed in their washer. I'll get one! Appreciate the generous feedback from all.

[John Bicht]

Just a note about the thought that there might be a lower flow washer out there. There isn't. Confirmed by a customer some years ago who tested the Ecowash (thought to be less water use) against ours. He found ours better.