Paper Data Tables


For my duration of development, I use 2 minutes, but you may use anything from 1.5 minutes to 3 minutes. Once you decide on a length of development that you like, for consistency reasons adopt it as your default development time and use it almost exclusively.


PAPER TYPES & DEVELOPMENT TIMES

ILFORD MULTIGRADE PAPER WITH ILFOSPEED FIXER
Between 68degF (20degC) & 70degF (21degC)

PAPER TYPE DEVELOPER DEVELOP STOP
BATH 		FIXER WASH
ILFOSPEED
(Resin Coated)
Ilford ILFOSPEED or
Kodak DEKTOL
1.5 - 3 MIN
10 SEC
1 MIN
5 MIN
FIBER BASED
Ilford ILFOSPEED or
Kodak DEKTOL
1.5 - 3 MIN
10 SEC
2 MIN
1 - 2 Hours
See Below


"PermaWash" or "Hypo Clearing Agent" - OPTIONAL

"PermaWash" or "Hypo Clearing Agent" is used to reduce washing times of prints - only needed if you are using fiber based papers or if you intend to tone the prints.

If you are short on fresh water or pay for the amount of water that you use, then this is worth looking into as the clearing agent will cut your washing times dramatically.

Normal, untoned prints, using resin coated paper, do not need to be treated with "PermaWash" or "Hypo Clearing Agent", as the washing time is only 5 minutes.

Generally follow the manufacturers directions, or the times listed at the bottom of this page.

Wash water should be approximately 68 degrees Fahrenheit.


Processing steps and wash times with PermaWash or Hypo Clearing Agent

  • Resin Coated Paper

    • 1 minute in running water pre wash

    • 1 minute in PermaWash or Hypo Clearing Agent

    • 3 minutes in running water

  • Fiber Based Paper

    • 3 minutes in running water pre wash

    • 5 minutes in PermaWash or Hypo Clearing Agent

    • 15 minutes in running water


Wash time if NOT using PermaWash or Hypo Clearing Agent

  • Resin Coated Paper

    • 5 minutes in running water.

Wash water should be approximately 68 degrees Fahrenheit.

  • Single Weight Fiber Based Paper

    • 1 Hour in running water.

  • Double Weight Fiber Based Paper

    • 2 Hours in running water.



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