Abstract: Film positioning apparatus is provided for supporting and positioning a disk-shaped film unit, having a plurality of image frames, in several spaced positions on a photographic printer, including one position where the film unit is supported adjacent the printing gate aperture. The apparatus includes a positioner which moves the film unit to each position. The supported film unit is moved independently of the positioner at the printing gate aperture and at other positions where such independent movement is desired to position selected frames for utilization.

Abstract: Apparatus for applying liquid developer to a latent image-bearing surface and, after image development has been accomplished, for blow-drying the surface. Such apparatus comprises a housing against which the support material is clamped. The housing has a chamber that is open to the support material and which may be selectively interconnected to a source of air under pressure and to a reservoir containing development liquid. When connected with the reservoir of development liquid, a flow defining surface is positioned adjacent to the image-bearing material to form a flow passage for the liquid over the material. An electric potential may be applied to the flow defining surface to provide a development electrode. After development, drying air is introduced into the chamber to remove, squeegie and carry away any fluid remaining on the surface of the support material. Means are provided to wipe the flow defining surface clean of development liquid and to remove that surface from exposure to the drying air.