Paper developer
Neutral tone.
If desired, 5 times the amount specified for each ingredients can be dissolved in one liter of water, and this stock solution may be diluted 1+4 immediately before use.
DS-14 is an excellent standard print developer. It is a modern formulation using safer alternatives to hydroquinone, and it performs like classic standard print developers. This developer is recommended for users who use Kodak Dektol, Kodak D-72, AGFA Neutol Plus (discontinued), Ilford Multigrade Developer, and other standard print developers.
DS-14 is suitable for processing in tray, tank and Nova slot processors, and standard developing time is 1.5 to 2 minutes. DS-14 can be replenished by top-off method. Use DS-14 itself, minus potassium bromide, as the replenisher. If colder tone is desired, 0.05g to 0.3g benzotriazole can be added to DS-14.
Dimezone S may be substituted with Dimezone, Phenidone B, or Phenidone in decreasing order of desirability. However, preparation of concentrate may face solubility challenge with Dimezone or Phenidone B. Phenidone or Phenidone A provides equal image quality, but with inferior solution keeping property. One work-around is to prepare the concentrate with any of these Phenidone derivatives, and add Phenidone or Dimezone immediately before use.
| Produit chimique | Quantité en poids ou volume | Commentaires |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 800ml | |
| Dimezone S | 0.2gr | |
| Ascorbic acid | 6.0gr | |
| Sodium Sulfite | 12.0gr | Anhydrous |
| Sodium carbonate monohydrated | 30.0gr | |
| Triethanolamine | 5ml | 99% |
| Salicyllic acid | 0.5gr | |
| Potassium bromide | 1.0gr | |
| Water to make | 1000ml | Target pH 10.4 +/- 0.2 |