Abstract: The digital density information of a print order is obtained and an optimum sequence of printing the images of the order is determined that reduces the average print density form one print to another.

Abstract: A photographic processor comprises a base member in which the material is located and two side channels for holding the processing solution. Spreading means spreads the solution from one channel to another and thus across the material.

Abstract: A processor for processing photosensitive material has a rotatable outer drum and an inner sprocket wheel which is independently rotatable from the outer drum. Two sets of sprocket teeth and, are provided on the sprocket wheel to engage with the material to be processed and to positively drive the material into and out of the processor.

Abstract: An apparatus for processing photographic material has a chamber which is manufactured such that temperature uniformity is maintained across the chamber.

Abstract: A photographic processing system has a first processing stage to process photographic material. A second processing stage is also provided to further process the photographic material. A storage device is provided between the first processing stage and the second processing stage to receive and store photographic material output from the first processing stage prior to output to the second processing stage. This enables the photographic material to be output from the first processing stage at a different rate than that at which it is input to the second processing stage. Accordingly, the first processing stage can be vacated for use by subsequent photographic material before processing in the second processing stage is complete.

Abstract: A processor for processing photosensitive material has a rotatable outer drum and an inner sprocket wheel which is independently rotatable from the outer drum. Two sets of sprocket teeth and, are provided on the sprocket wheel to engage with the material to be processed and to positively drive the material into and out of the processor.

Abstract: An apparatus for processing photographic material has a chamber which is manufactured such that temperature uniformity is maintained across the chamber.

Abstract: A photographic processing system has a first processing stage to process photographic material. A second processing stage is also provided to further process the photographic material. A storage device is provided between the first processing stage and the second processing stage to receive and store photographic material output from the first processing stage prior to output to the second processing stage. This enables the photographic material to be output from the first processing stage at a different rate than that at which it is input to the second processing stage. Accordingly, the first processing stage can be vacated for use by subsequent photographic material before processing in the second processing stage is complete.

Abstract: A clip for use in a photographic processing apparatus which comprises at least one leader belt to which the material is attached for transportation along a processing path in the apparatus, the material being attached by means of a clip, the clip comprising a body portion to which the material is attached, and a clamp portion which is attached to the belt, characterized in that the clamp portion of the clip includes a recess formed therein for accommodating the belt in a substantially flat position.

Abstract: Described herein is a clip arrangement for use in processing apparatus which have at least one continuous leader belt running therethrough for driving photographic material to be processed through the apparatus, the clip arrangement connecting the material to the leader belt. The clip arrangement comprises an adhesive element which secures the material to the belt.

Abstract: Described herein is a countercurrent multi-tank washing stage (10) for photographic processing apparatus which comprises a first washing tank (500), a last washing tank (100) and at least one intermediate washing tank (200, 300, 400), each washing tank having a recirculation system (102, 202, 302, 402, 502) associated therewith. The first washing tank (500) is positioned upstream from the last washing tank (100). Each of the last washing tank (100) and the intermediate washing tanks (200, 300, 400) is fluidly connected to the recirculation system of an adjacent upstream washing tank (200, 300, 400, 500). Level sensors (112, 114, 212, 214, 312, 314, 412, 414, 512) are provided in each of the washing tanks (100, 200, 300, 400, 500) to control an operating level (116, 216, 316, 416, 516) of washing solution in each of the tanks (100, 200, 300, 400, 500) and a fill level (118, 218, 318, 418) in the last and intermediate tanks (100, 200, 300, 400).