PROCESSING MANUAL

Ref. No. AF3-0208E3

FUJICOLOR PAPER PROCESS

CP-49E
DIGITAL MINILAB

FRONTIER 340/500
FRONTIER 550/570/590
FRONTIER 700/710/720
FRONTIER 750/760/770/790

7-3, Akasaka 9-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0052, Japan

Ref. No. AF3-0208E3 (FCBD-07.12-FP)

INTRODUCTION

This manual provides comprehensive information about paper processing using

Process CP-49E rapid-processing chemicals for FUJIFILM digital minilabs, including
information on compatible machines, processing steps, chemical mixing proce dures, processing control, changes in photographic characteristics due to processing factors, and other related matters. Please refer to this manual carefully and regularly after the equipment has been installed to achieve the best FUJICOLOR print
quality possible on a day-to-day basis.
Developed for use with the FRONTIER 340/500/550/570/590/700/710/720/750/
760/770/790, Process CP-49E realizes a dramatic reduction in processing time
compared with previous systems. As a revolutionary new chemical system designed
for fully automated op erations within the Minilab-rom the mixing of replenisher
chemicals to the washing of bottles, Process CP49E completely eliminates
all human contact with processing solutions, requiring only the loading of the
replenisher cartridge by the operator.
And thanks to their compactly designed cartridges, Process CP-49E chemicals require much less storage space than the previous chemicals, and generate about
one-half the amount of effluent, greatly reducing their negative impact on the environment.
Note : Process CP-49E is not compatible with CP-48S processing chemicals designed for the FRONTIER 330/350/355/370/375/390.
To prevent mistaken use, the design of the replenisher cartridge has been
partially altered, making it impossible to load into incompatible machines.
Attention should be given to this point, however, to avoid errors during ordering or cartridge use.

CONTENTS
1 PACKAGING OF PROCESSING CHEMICAL COMPONENTS .............4
2 SAFE HANDLING OF PROCESSING CHEMICALS ..............................5
Handling Chemicals ......................................................................................5
Storing Chemicals .........................................................................................5
Work Environment .........................................................................................5
Emergency Procedures .................................................................................6
3 MIXING INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROCESSING SOLUTIONS ................7
3-1 Processing Procedure for the FRONTIER 340 ..............................8
3-2 Processing Procedure for the FRONTIER 500 ............................10
3-3 Processing Procedure for the FRONTIER 550/570/590..............12
3-4 Processing Procedure for the FRONTIER 700/710/720..............14
3-5 Processing Procedure for the FRONTIER 750 ............................16
3-6 Processing Procedure for the FRONTIER 760 ............................18
3-7 Processing Procedure for the FRONTIER 770 ............................20
3-8 Processing Procedure for the FRONTIER 790 ............................22
4 MANAGEMENT OF PROCESSING SOLUTIONS ...............................24
pH and Specific Gravity...............................................................................24
Processing Solution Shelf Life .....................................................................24
5 CONTROL OF PROCESSING CONDITIONS......................................26
Processing Solution Temperature ...............................................................26
Circulation Volume ......................................................................................26
Solubility and Precipitates ...........................................................................27
Replenishment Rate ....................................................................................27
6 PROCESSING PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT ..............................28
7 CHANGES IN PROCESSING FACTORS AND THEIR
EFFECTS ON PHOTOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS ......................30
Outline of the Effects of Changes in Processing Factors on
Photographic Characteristics ...............................................................30
Condition Variation Charts...........................................................................31

1 PACKAGING OF PROCESSING CHEMICAL

COMPONENTS
The CP-49E processing chemicals are designed for dedicated use on the FRONTIER 340
/500/550/570/590/700/710/720/750/760/770/790. The P1-R, P2-RA and P2-RB replenisher
chemicals are provided in a single "PC Replenisher Cartridge", making it possible to load the
replenisher in a single operation. Start-up chemicals are also separately supplied for the initial
installation of tank solutions.
Package Contents

Components

Product

Code

Replenisher Cartridge

PC

2 Cartridges

Color
Developer

P1

Makes 3.7 L / 4.3 L A chemical, B chemical

P2

Makes 3.7 L / 4.3 L A chemical, B chemical

Start-up
Chemicals Bleach
Fixer

Fuji Super Conditioner FSC100 Makes 5 L 100

Storing Chemicals

P1-R, P2-RA, P2-RB

Remarks
Processing capacity:
111m2 per cartridge

100 tablets

Store processing chemicals away from direct sunlight and at

temperatures of less than 30C.

2 SAFE HANDLING OF PROCESSING CHEMICALS

<Handling Chemicals>

When handling chemicals, always wear protective gloves and goggles. For further
safety, it is recommended that you wear protective mask and apron also. The wearing of
gloves and goggles is recommended even for chemicals without the danger mark.

After handling chemicals, wash your hands thoroughly.

Wipe up chemicals immediately if spilled.

Caution should be used to avoid mixing chemicals or solutions that may result in the
generation of noxious gases.

<Storing Chemicals>

Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area.

<Work Environment>

While working with chemicals, you should always open a window or turn on a ventilation
fan to provide adequate ventilation.

<Emergency Procedures>

If you should get any chemical substances on your skin or in your eyes, flush the affected areas with large amounts of running water.

If you should ingest chemical substances or get some in your eyes, take the label of the
offending substance and seek medical attention immediately.

3 MIXING INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROCESSING

SOLUTIONS
<Replenisher>
Replenishment is done by loading the replenisher cartridge and replenishing the water.
Solution

[PC]
P1-R
P2-RA
P2-RB

PS-R

NOTE

Mixing Instruction
1 Open the replenisher supply port cover and remove the empty replenisher cartridge.
NOTE After gently detaching the cartridge, rotate it immediately so that the caps
face upward and remove it from the compartment. If the caps face downward, some of the residual solution may leak out (this poses absolutely no
danger).
2 Load a new PC replenisher cartridge into the port.
NOTE Hold the cartridge with the caps facing downward, the arrow on the bottom of the cartridge pointing towards the machine, and the arrow on the
side of the cartridge aligned with the "" indication inscribed on the left
side of the replenisher supply port.
3 Close the replenisher supply port cover.
(The machine then mixes the replenisher solution automatically.)
1 Open the water supply port cover.
2 Remove the cap to the FSC supply port and insert one FSC100 tablet.
3 Add deionized water (FRSS processed water) into the water supply port.
Add 4 L of deionized water during normal operations.
Add deionized water up to the rim of the water supply port at the time of machine installation. (Approximately 10 L of deionized water can be added. Adding one FSC100 tablet to this amount of deionized water is sufficient.)

PS-R is used for preparing P1-R and P2-R (A, B) (as well as bottle washing and
dilution), for rack washing, and for compensating for water evaporation.

3-1 Processing Procedure for the FRONTIER 340

<Standard Processing Steps>
Step

Color
Developer

Code

Temperature
(C)

Bleach-Fix

Super
Rinse

Super
Rinse

Super
Rinse

*1

*2

*3

Super
Rinse

Drying

P1

P2

PS-1

PS-2

PS-3

PS-4

DRY

42.00.3
(45.00.3)*4

402

40
(38-42)

40
(38-42)

40
(38-42)

40
(38-42)

65 85

25sec

25sec

Time

24sec

*1 The PS-2 overflow enters PS-1.

*2 The PS-3 overflow enters PS-2.
*3 The PS-4 overflow enters PS-3.
*4 Some country sets 45C in the world.
Note : It is necessary to use the correction factors provided specifically for Process CP49E when using control strips for processing management.

<Replenishment Rates>

Solution

Basic Replenishment Rate (mL/m2 paper)

P1-R

45 mL

P2-R

35 mL

PS-R

215 mL

<Tank Solutions for the FRONTIER 340>

Tank solutions are prepared using the start-up chemicals (2 Boxes) and are mixed directly in the
tanks.

Solution

P1

P2

PS

Tank
Capacity

Preparation

7.1 L

1 Add about 1 L of water into a 5-liter measuring cup, then pour the
solution into the processing tank through the P1 circulation filter port.
2 Add about 2 L of water and 2 bottles of A chemical into a 5-liter measuring cup, then pour the solution into the processing tank in the
same way as in Step 1.
3 Add about 2 L of water and 2 bottles of B chemical into a 5-liter measuring cup, then pour the solution into the processing tank in the
same way as in Step 1.
4 Set the level gauge into the P1 circulation filter port, then add water up
to the P1 line. (Approx. 0.5 L.)

7.3 L

1 Add about 2 L of water and 2 bottles of A chemicals into a 5-liter measuring cup, then pour the solution into the processing tank through
the P2 circulation filter port.
2 Add about 2 L of water and 2 bottles of B chemical into a 5-liter measuring cup, then pour the solution into the processing tank in the
same way as in Step 1.
3 Set the level gauge into the P2 circulation filter port, then add water up
to the P2 line. (Approx. 0.9 L.)

13.5 L

1 Add about 4 L of deionized water (FRSS processed water) and 1 dissolved FSC tablet into a 5-liter measuring cup, then pour the water into
the processing tank through the PS4 circulation filter port.
2 Add about 3 L of deionized water (FRSS processed water) and 1 dissolved FSC tablet into a 5-liter measuring cup, then pour the water into
the processing tank through the PS3 sub-tank.
Add
about 3 L of deionized water (FRSS processed water) and 1 dis3
solved FSC tablet into a 5-liter measuring cup, then pour the water into
the processing tank through the PS2 sub-tank.
4 Add about 4 L of deionized water (FRSS processed water) and 1 dissolved FSC tablet into a 5-liter measuring cup, then pour the water into
the processing tank through the PS1 sub-tank.

3-2 Processing Procedure for the FRONTIER 500

<Standard Processing Steps>
Step

Color
Developer

Code

Temperature
(C)
Time

Bleach-Fix

Super
Rinse

Super
Rinse

Super
Rinse

*1

*2

*3

Super
Rinse

Drying

P1

P2

PS-1

PS-2

PS-3

PS-4

DRY

420.3

402

40
(38-42)

40
(38-42)

40
(38-42)

40
(38-42)

75 80

23sec

24sec

21sec

*1 The PS-2 overflow enters PS-1.

*2 The PS-3 overflow enters PS-2.
*3 The PS-4 overflow enters PS-3.
Note : It is unnecessary to use the correction factors provided specifically for Process CP49E when using control strips for processing management.

<Replenishment Rates>

10

Solution

Basic Replenishment Rate (mL/m2 paper)

P1-R

45 mL

P2-R

35 mL

PS-R

215 mL

<Tank Solutions for the FRONTIER 500>

Tank solutions are prepared using the start-up chemicals (2 Boxes) and are mixed directly in the
tanks.

Solution

P1

Tank
Capacity

6.3 L

Preparation
1 Add about 2 L of water and 2 bottles of A chemical into a 5-liter measuring cup, then pour the solution into the processing tank in the
same way as in Step 1.
2 Add about 2 L of water and 2 bottles of B chemical into a 5-liter measuring cup, then pour the solution into the processing tank in the
same way as in Step 1.
3 Set the level gauge into the P1 circulation filter port, then add water up
to the P1 line. (Approx. 1.0 L.)
4

P2

6.3 L

1 Add about 2 L of water and 2 bottles of A chemicals into a 5-liter measuring cup, then pour the solution into the processing tank through
the P2 circulation filter port.
2 Add about 2 L of water and 2 bottles of B chemical into a 5-liter measuring cup, then pour the solution into the processing tank in the
same way as in Step 1.
3 Set the level gauge into the P2 circulation filter port, then add water up
to the P2 line. (Approx. 1.0 L.)
4

PS

14.5 L

1 Add about 6 L of deionized water (FRSS processed water) and 1 dissolved FSC tablet into a 5-liter measuring cup, then pour the water into
the processing tank through the PS3 sub-tank.
2 Add about 4 L of deionized water (FRSS processed water) and 1 dissolved FSC tablet into a 5-liter measuring cup, then pour the water into
the processing tank through the PS2 sub-tank.
Add
about 5 L of deionized water (FRSS processed water) and a dis3
solved FSC tablet into a 5-liter measuring cup, then pour the water into
the processing tank through the PS1 sub-tank.

1 Tune ON the main power supply and built-in circuit breaker

2 Pour 1 L of water slowly into the P1 tank
3 Pour 1 L of water slowly into the P2 tank

11

3-3 Processing Procedure for the FRONTIER 550/570/590

<Standard Processing Steps>
Step

Color
Developer

Code

Temperature
(C)

Bleach-Fix

Super
Rinse

Super
Rinse

Super
Rinse

*1

*2

*3

Super
Rinse

Drying

P1

P2

PS-1

PS-2

PS-3

PS-4

DRY

43.00.3

432

45
(43-46)

45
(43-46)

45
(43-46)

45
(43-46)

75 80

19sec

19sec

Time

17sec

*1 The PS-2 overflow enters PS-1.

*2 The PS-3 overflow enters PS-2.
*3 The PS-4 overflow enters PS-3.
Note : It is unnecessary to use the correction factors provided specifically for Process CP49E when using control strips for processing management.

<Replenishment Rates>

12

Solution

Basic Replenishment Rate (mL/m2 paper)

P1-R

45 mL

P2-R

35 mL

PS-R

215 mL

<Tank Solutions for the FRONTIER 550/570/590>

Tank solutions are prepared using the start-up chemicals (3 boxes) and are mixed directly in the
tanks.

Solution

P1

P2

PS

Tank
Capacity

Preparation

11 L

1 Add about 3 L of water into a 5-liter measuring cup, then pour the
solution into the processing tank through the P1 circulation filter port.
2 Add about 2 L of water and 3 bottles of A chemical into a 5-liter measuring cup, then pour the solution into the processing tank in the
same way as in Step 1.
3 Add about 2 L of water and 3 bottles of B chemical into a 5-liter measuring cup, then pour the solution into the processing tank in the
same way as in Step 1.
4 Set the level gauge into the P1 circulation filter port, then add water up
to the P1 line. (Approx. 1.8 L.)

11 L

1 Add about 2 L of water into a 5-liter measuring cup, then pour the
solution into the processing tank through the P2 circulation filter port.
2 Add about 2 L of water and 3 bottles of A chemical into a 5-liter measuring cup, then pour the solution into the processing tank in the
same way as in Step 1.
3 Add about 2 L of water and 3 bottles of B chemical into a 5-liter measuring cup, then pour the solution into the processing tank in the
same way as in Step 1.
4 Set the level gauge into the P2 circulation filter port, then add water up
to the P2 line. (Approx. 1.5 L.)

25.3 L

1 Add about 7 L of deionized water (FRSS processed water) and 1 dissolved FSC100 tablet into a 5-liter measuring cup, then pour the solution into the PS4 tank.
2 Add about 7 L of deionized water (FRSS processed water) and 1 dissolved FSC100 tablet into a 5-liter measuring cup, then pour the solution into the PS3 tank.
3 Add about 6 L of deionized water (FRSS processed water) and 1 dissolved FSC100 tablet into a 5-liter measuring cup, then pour the solution into the PS2 tank.
4 Add about 6 L of deionized water (FRSS processed water) and 1 dissolved FSC100 tablet into a 5-liter measuring cup, then pour the solution into the PS1 tank.

13

3-4 Processing Procedure for the FRONTIER 700/710/720

<Standard Processing Steps>
Step

Color
Developer

Code

Temperature
(C)
Time

Bleach-Fix

Super
Rinse

Super
Rinse

Super
Rinse

*1

*2

*3

Super
Rinse

Drying

P1

P2

PS-1

PS-2

PS-3

PS-4

DRY

420.3

402

40
(38-42)

40
(38-42)

40
(38-42)

40
(38-42)

75 80

22sec

27sec

43sec

*1 The PS-2 overflow enters PS-1.

*2 The PS-3 overflow enters PS-2.
*3 The PS-4 overflow enters PS-3.
Note : It is unnecessary to use the correction factors provided specifically for Process CP49E when using control strips for processing management.

<Replenishment Rates>

14

Solution

Basic Replenishment Rate (mL/m2 paper)

P1-R

45 mL

P2-R

35 mL

PS-R

215 mL

<Tank Solutions for the FRONTIER 700/710/720>

The FRONTIER 700, FRONTIER 710 and FRONTIER 720 tank solutions can be prepared in the
same manner since the tank capacities of all three models are identical.
<Amount of processing chemicals used for FRONTIER 700/710/720>
Packing
Amount
Product
Code
Components
Quantity
of Use
Color
CP49E P1 4.3L 4.3 L
A chemical and B chemical 2 boxes
CP-49E Start-up
Developer
Chemicals
Bleach Fixer CP49E P2 4.3L 4.3 L
A chemical and B chemical 2 boxes
Fuji Super Conditioner
FSC100
5 L x 100 100 tablets
4 tablets
<Tank solution mixing for FRONTIER 700/710/720>
Solution

Color
Developer
(P1)

Bleach
Fixer (P2)

PS (STB)

Tank
Capacity

Mixing Instruction

8.5 L

1 Add 2 L of deionized water (FRSS processed water) into a 5-liter

measuring cup, then pour the solution into the P1 sub-tank.
2 Add 2 L of deionized water (FRSS processed water) and 2 bottles of
CP49E P1 4.3L A chemical into a 5-liter measuring cup, then pour the
solution into the sub-tank.
3 Add 2 L of deionized water (FRSS processed water) and 2 bottles of
CP49E P1 4.3L B chemical into a 5-liter measuring cup, then pour the
solution into the sub-tank.
4 Add deionized water (FRSS processed water) up to the level gauge.
(Approx. 0.8 L.)

8.2 L

1 Add 1 L of deionized water (FRSS processed water) into a 5-liter

measuring cup, then pour the solution into the P2 sub-tank.
2 Add 2 L of deionized water (FRSS processed water) and 2 bottles of
CP49E P2 4.3L A chemical into a 5-liter measuring cup, then pour the
solution into the sub-tank.
3 Add 2 L of deionized water (FRSS processed water) and 2 bottles of
CP49E P2 4.3L B chemical into a 5-liter measuring cup, then pour the
solution into the sub-tank.
4 Add deionized water (FRSS processed water) up to the level gauge.
(Approx. 0.6 L.)

11.6 L

1 Add 5 L of deionized water (FRSS processed water) into a 5-liter

measuring cup and the prepared FSC100 solution (a tablet of FSC100
dissolved in small amount of deionized water (FRSS processed
water)). [Note 1]
2 Pour the solution into the PS4 sub-tank up to the level gauge. (Approx.
2.6 L.)
3 Pour the remaining solution into the PS3 sub-tank up to the level
gauge. (Approx. 2.1 L.)
4 Pour all the remaining solution into the PS2 sub-tank. (Approx. 0.3 L.)
5 Add 5 L of deionized water (FRSS processed water) into a 5-liter
measuring cup and the prepared FSC100 solution (a tablet of FSC100
dissolved in small amount of deionized water (FRSS processed
water)). [Note 1]
6 Pour the solution into the PS2 sub-tank up to the level gauge. (Approx.
3.2 L.)
7 Pour the remaining solution into the PS1 sub-tank.
8 Pour deionized water (FRSS processed water) into the PS1 sub-tank
up to the level gauge. (Approx. 1.6 L.)

Note 1 : Dissolve a single FSC100 tablet in advance by placing it into a plastic film case along with
deionized water (FRSS processed water), closing the lid and then shaking the film case.
15

3-5 Processing Procedure for the FRONTIER 750

<Standard Processing Steps>
Step

Color
Developer

Code

Temperature
(C)
Time

Bleach-Fix

Super
Rinse

Super
Rinse

Super
Rinse

*1

*2

*3

Super
Rinse

Drying

P1

P2

PS-1

PS-2

PS-3

PS-4

DRY

420.3

402

40
(38-42)

40
(38-42)

40
(38-42)

40
(38-42)

75 80

28sec

28sec

45sec

*1 The PS-2 overflow enters PS-1.

*2 The PS-3 overflow enters PS-2.
*3 The PS-4 overflow enters PS-3.
Note : It is unnecessary to use the correction factors provided specifically for Process CP49E when using control strips for processing management.

<Replenishment Rates>

16

Solution

Basic Replenishment Rate (mL/m2 paper)

P1-R

45 mL

P2-R

35 mL

PS-R

215 mL

<Tank Solutions for the FRONTIER 750>

<Amount of processing chemicals used for FRONTIER 750>

Packing
Amount
Product
Code
Components
Quantity
of Use
Color
CP49E P1 4.3L 4.3 L
A chemical and B chemical 3 boxes
CP-49E Start-up
Developer
Chemicals
Bleach Fixer CP49E P2 4.3L 4.3 L
A chemical and B chemical 3 boxes
Fuji Super Conditioner
FSC100
5 L x 100 100 tablets
4 tablets
<Tank solution mixing for FRONTIER 750>
Solution

Color
Developer
(P1)

Bleach
Fixer (P2)

PS (STB)

Tank
Capacity

Mixing Instruction

12.9 L

1 Add 3 L of deionized water (FRSS processed water) into a 5-liter

measuring cup, then pour the solution into the P1 sub-tank.
1 Add 3 L of deionized water (FRSS processed water) and 3 bottles of
CP49E P1 4.3L A chemical into a 5-liter measuring cup, then pour
the solution into the sub-tank.
1 Add 3 L of deionized water (FRSS processed water) and 3 bottles of
CP49E P1 4.3L B chemical into a 5-liter measuring cup, then pour
the solution into the sub-tank.
1 Add deionized water (FRSS processed water) up to the level gauge.
(Approx. 1.3 L.)

12.8 L

1 Add 3 L of deionized water (FRSS processed water) into a 5-liter

measuring cup, then pour the solution into the P2 sub-tank.
2 Add 3 L of deionized water (FRSS processed water) and 3 bottles of
CP49E P2 4.3L A chemical into a 5-liter measuring cup, then pour
the solution into the sub-tank.
3 Add 2 L of deionized water (FRSS processed water) and 3 bottles of
CP49E P2 4.3L B chemical into a 5-liter measuring cup, then pour
the solution into the sub-tank.
4 Add deionized water (FRSS processed water) up to the level gauge.
(Approx. 0.8 L.)

30.2 L

1 Lift the PS4 tank rack and drop a tablet of FSC100, then return the
rack.
2 Pour deionized water (FRSS processed water) into the PS4 sub-tank
up to the level gauge. (Approx. 7.3 L.)
3 Lift the PS3 tank rack and drop a tablet of FSC100, then return the
rack.
4 Pour deionized water (FRSS processed water) into the PS3 sub-tank
up to the level gauge. (Approx. 8.0 L.)
5 Lift the PS2 tank rack and drop a tablet of FSC100, then return the
rack.
6 Pour deionized water (FRSS processed water) into the PS2 sub-tank
up to the level gauge. (Approx. 7.5 L.)
7 Lift the PS1 tank rack and drop a tablet of FSC100, then return the
rack.
8 Pour deionized water (FRSS processed water) into the PS1 sub-tank
up to the level gauge. (Approx. 7.4 L.)

17

3-6 Processing Procedure for the FRONTIER 760

<Standard Processing Steps>
Step

Color
Developer

Code

Temperature
(C)
Time

Bleach-Fix

Super
Rinse

Super
Rinse

Super
Rinse

*1

*2

*3

Super
Rinse

Drying

P1

P2

PS-1

PS-2

PS-3

PS-4

DRY

420.3

402

40
(38-42)

40
(38-42)

40
(38-42)

40
(38-42)

75 80

22sec

27sec

40sec

*1 The PS-2 overflow enters PS-1.

*2 The PS-3 overflow enters PS-2.
*3 The PS-4 overflow enters PS-3.
Note : It is unnecessary to use the correction factors provided specifically for Process CP49E when using control strips for processing management.

<Replenishment Rates>

18

Solution

Basic Replenishment Rate (mL/m2 paper)

P1-R

45 mL

P2-R

35 mL

PS-R

215 mL

<Tank Solutions for the FRONTIER 760>

<Amount of processing chemicals used for FRONTIER 760>

Packing
Amount
Product
Code
Components
Quantity
of Use
Color
CP49E P1 4.3L 4.3 L
A chemical and B chemical 3 boxes
CP-49E Start-up
Developer
Chemicals
Bleach Fixer CP49E P2 4.3L 4.3 L
A chemical and B chemical 3 boxes
Fuji Super Conditioner
FSC100
5 L x 100 100 tablets
4 tablets
<Tank solution mixing for FRONTIER 760>
Solution

Color
Developer
(P1)

Bleach
Fixer (P2)

PS (STB)

Tank
Capacity

Mixing Instruction

12.9 L

1 Add 3 L of deionized water (FRSS processed water) into a 5-liter

measuring cup, then pour the solution into the P1 sub-tank.
2 Add 3 L of deionized water (FRSS processed water) and 3 bottles of
CP49E P1 4.3L A chemical into a 5-liter measuring cup, then pour
the solution into the sub-tank.
3 Add 3 L of deionized water (FRSS processed water) and 3 bottles of
CP49E P1 4.3L B chemical into a 5-liter measuring cup, then pour
the solution into the sub-tank.
4 Add deionized water (FRSS processed water) up to the level gauge.
(Approx. 1.3 L.)

12.7 L

1 Add 3 L of deionized water (FRSS processed water) into a 5-liter

measuring cup, then pour the solution into the P2 sub-tank.
2 Add 3 L of deionized water (FRSS processed water) and 3 bottles of
CP49E P2 4.3L A chemical into a 5-liter measuring cup, then pour
the solution into the sub-tank.
3 Add 2 L of deionized water (FRSS processed water) and 3 bottles of
CP49E P2 4.3L B chemical into a 5-liter measuring cup, then pour
the solution into the sub-tank.
4 Add deionized water (FRSS processed water) up to the level gauge.
(Approx. 0.7 L.)

29.1 L

1 Lift the PS4 tank rack and drop a tablet of FSC100, then return the
rack.
2 Pour deionized water (FRSS processed water) into the PS4 sub-tank
up to the level gauge. (Approx. 7.3 L.)
3 Lift the PS3 tank rack and drop a tablet of FSC100, then return the
rack.
4 Pour deionized water (FRSS processed water) into the PS3 sub-tank
up to the level gauge. (Approx. 6.9 L.)
5 Lift the PS2 tank rack and drop a tablet of FSC100, then return the
rack.
6 Pour deionized water (FRSS processed water) into the PS2 sub-tank
up to the level gauge. (Approx. 7.5 L.)
7 Lift the PS1 tank rack and drop a tablet of FSC100, then return the
rack.
8 Pour deionized water (FRSS processed water) into the PS1 sub-tank
up to the level gauge. (Approx. 7.4 L.)

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3-7 Processing Procedure for the FRONTIER 770

<Standard Processing Steps>
Step

Color
Developer

Code

Temperature
(C)

Bleach-Fix

Super
Rinse

Super
Rinse

Super
Rinse

*1

*2

*3

Super
Rinse

Drying

P1

P2

PS-1

PS-2

PS-3

PS-4

DRY

42.00.3

402

40
(38-42)

40
(38-42)

40
(38-42)

40
(38-42)

75 80

22sec

22sec

Time

35sec

*1 The PS-2 overflow enters PS-1.

*2 The PS-3 overflow enters PS-2.
*3 The PS-4 overflow enters PS-3.
Note : It is unnecessary to use the correction factors provided specifically for Process CP49E when using control strips for processing management.

<Replenishment Rates>

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Solution

Basic Replenishment Rate (mL/m2 paper)

P1-R

45 mL

P2-R

35 mL

PS-R

215 mL

<Tank Solutions for the FRONTIER 770>

<Amount of processing chemicals used for FRONTIER 770>

Packing
Amount
Product
Code
Components
Quantity
of Use
Color
CP49E P1 3.7L 3.7 L
A chemical and B chemical 4 boxes
CP-49E Start-up
Developer
Chemicals
Bleach Fixer CP49E P2 3.7L 3.7 L
A chemical and B chemical 4 boxes
Fuji Super Conditioner
FSC100
5 L x 100 100 tablets
4 tablets
<Tank solution mixing for FRONTIER 770>
Solution

Color
Developer
(P1)

Bleach
Fixer (P2)

PS (STB)

Tank
Capacity

Mixing Instruction

14.9 L

1 Add 5 L of deionized water (FRSS processed water) into a 5-liter

measuring cup, then pour the solution into the P1 sub-tank.
2 Add 3 L of deionized water (FRSS processed water) and 4 bottles of
CP49E P1 3.7L A chemical into a 5-liter measuring cup, then pour
the solution into the sub-tank.
3 Add 3 L of deionized water (FRSS processed water) and 4 bottles of
CP49E P1 3.7L B chemical into a 5-liter measuring cup, then pour
the solution into the sub-tank.
4 Add deionized water (FRSS processed water) up to the level gauge.
(Approx. 1.0 L.)

15.6 L

1 Add 5 L of deionized water (FRSS processed water) into a 5-liter

measuring cup, then pour the solution into the P2 sub-tank.
2 Add 2 L of deionized water (FRSS processed water) and 4 bottles of
CP49E P2 3.7L A chemical into a 5-liter measuring cup, then pour
the solution into the sub-tank.
3 Add 2 L of deionized water (FRSS processed water) and 4 bottles of
CP49E P2 3.7L B chemical into a 5-liter measuring cup, then pour
the solution into the sub-tank.
4 Add deionized water (FRSS processed water) up to the level gauge.
(Approx. 2.0 L.)

27.3 L

1 Lift the PS4 tank rack and drop a tablet of FSC100, then return the
rack.
2 Pour deionized water (FRSS processed water) into the PS4 sub-tank
up to the level gauge. (Approx. 7.3 L.)
3 Lift the PS3 tank rack and drop a tablet of FSC100, then return the
rack.
4 Pour deionized water (FRSS processed water) into the PS3 sub-tank
up to the level gauge. (Approx. 6.9 L.)
5 Lift the PS2 tank rack and drop a tablet of FSC100, then return the
rack.
6 Pour deionized water (FRSS processed water) into the PS2 sub-tank
up to the level gauge. (Approx. 6.6 L.)
7 Lift the PS1 tank rack and drop a tablet of FSC100, then return the
rack.
8 Pour deionized water (FRSS processed water) into the PS1 sub-tank
up to the level gauge. (Approx. 6.5 L.)

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3-8 Processing Procedure for the FRONTIER 790

<Standard Processing Steps>
Step

Color
Developer

Code

Temperature
(C)
Time

Bleach-Fix

Super
Rinse

Super
Rinse

Super
Rinse

*1

*2

*3

Super
Rinse

Drying

P1

P2

PS-1

PS-2

PS-3

PS-4

DRY

420.3

402

40
(38-42)

40
(38-42)

40
(38-42)

40
(38-42)

75 80

20sec

20sec

32sec

*1 The PS-2 overflow enters PS-1.

*2 The PS-3 overflow enters PS-2.
*3 The PS-4 overflow enters PS-3.
Note : It is unnecessary to use the correction factors provided specifically for Process CP49E when using control strips for processing management.

<Replenishment Rates>

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Solution

Basic Replenishment Rate (mL/m2 paper)

P1-R

45 mL

P2-R

35 mL

PS-R

215 mL

<Tank Solutions for the FRONTIER 790>

<Amount of processing chemicals used for FRONTIER 790>

Packing
Amount
Product
Code
Components
Quantity
of Use
Color
CP49E P1 3.7L 3.7 L
A chemical and B chemical 4 boxes
CP-49E Start-up
Developer
Chemicals
Bleach Fixer CP49E P2 3.7L 3.7 L
A chemical and B chemical 4 boxes
Fuji Super Conditioner
FSC100
5 L x 100 100 tablets
4 tablets
<Tank solution mixing for FRONTIER 790>
Solution

Color
Developer
(P1)

Bleach
Fixer (P2)

PS (STB)

Tank
Capacity

Mixing Instruction

14.0 L

1 Add 4 L of deionized water (FRSS processed water) into a 5-liter

measuring cup, then pour the solution into the P1 sub-tank.
2 Add 3 L of deionized water (FRSS processed water) and 4 bottles of
CP49E P1 3.7L A chemical into a 5-liter measuring cup, then pour
the solution into the sub-tank.
3 Add 3 L of deionized water (FRSS processed water) and 4 bottles of
CP49E P1 3.7L B chemical into a 5-liter measuring cup, then pour
the solution into the sub-tank.
4 Add deionized water (FRSS processed water) up to the level gauge.
(Approx. 1.1 L.)

14.6 L

1 Add 5 L of deionized water (FRSS processed water) into a 5-liter

measuring cup, then pour the solution into the P2 sub-tank.
2 Add 2 L of deionized water (FRSS processed water) and 4 bottles of
CP49E P2 3.7L A chemical into a 5-liter measuring cup, then pour
the solution into the sub-tank.
3 Add 2 L of deionized water (FRSS processed water) and 4 bottles of
CP49E P2 3.7L B chemical into a 5-liter measuring cup, then pour
the solution into the sub-tank.
4 Add deionized water (FRSS processed water) up to the level gauge.
(Approx. 1.0 L.)

31.5 L

1 Lift the PS4 tank rack and drop a tablet of FSC100, then return the
rack.
2 Pour deionized water (FRSS processed water) into the PS4 sub-tank
up to the level gauge. (Approx. 9.6 L.)
3 Lift the PS3 tank rack and drop a tablet of FSC100, then return the
rack.
4 Pour deionized water (FRSS processed water) into the PS3 sub-tank
up to the level gauge. (Approx. 8.8 L.)
5 Lift the PS2 tank rack and drop a tablet of FSC100, then return the
rack.
6 Pour deionized water (FRSS processed water) into the PS2 sub-tank
up to the level gauge. (Approx. 6.6 L.)
7 Lift the PS1 tank rack and drop a tablet of FSC100, then return the
rack.
8 Pour deionized water (FRSS processed water) into the PS1 sub-tank
up to the level gauge. (Approx. 6.5 L.)

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4 MANAGEMENT OF PROCESSING SOLUTIONS

<pH and Specific Gravity>
If the pH and specific gravity of the prepared processing solutions are not within the limits
indicated below, the solutions cannot be used. Since the system is designed for fully automated solution preparation after insertion of the cartridge, abnormal pH or specific gravity
values will not normally occur.
Should you detect an abnormality in the pH or specific gravity, it will likely be due to an abnormality in the chemicals themselves or a malfunction in the automatic mixing system. In
this case, contact a service representative.
Tank Solutions
Fresh Solution

Solution

Running Solution

pH

Specific Gravity

pH

Specific Gravity

P1

10.300.05

1.0420.005

10.350.05

1.0580.005

P2

5.930.20

1.0730.020

6.000.30

1.1110.020

pH

Specific Gravity

12.600.05

1.0550.005

P2-RA

2.510.10

1.1070.010

P2-RB

5.770.10

1.1940.020

Replenisher
Solution
P1-R

<Processing Solution Shelf Life>

Unit: weeks
Tank Solution*1
P1
P2
PS

1
1
1

Replenisher
P1-R
P2-RA
P2-RB
PS-R

4
4
4
4

Note : The durations above are for tank solutions that are stored in the tanks without processing activity.

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Note 1 : When preparing the PS-1 to PS-4 tank solutions, do this in each of the processing tanks with the processing racks removed.
Note 2 : Referring to the figure below, dissolve a single FSC100 tablet in advance by
placing it into a plastic film case along with deionized water, closing the lid
and then shaking the film case.

Dissolving the FSC 100 tablet in water

FSC 100 (1 tablet)
Plastic Film Case

Gloves

Note 3 : After pouring the solutions into the PS-1 to PS-4 tanks, the processing racks
are attached; however, this should be done in order starting with PS-4.
If the racks are attached starting with PS-1, the tank solutions may overflow
and become deficient. Care should thus be taken to attach the racks in the
proper sequence.

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5 CONTROL OF PROCESSING CONDITIONS

<Processing Solution Temperature>
The processing temperature greatly affects photographic characteristics. The temperature
of the color developer (P1) is particularly crucial. To maintain the correct processing temperature, observe the following precautions.
A Solution Temperature Settings
When first installing processing equipment or when replacing control circuit boards, be
sure to input the correct processing solution temperatures.
B Temperature Calibration
A discrepancy sometimes develops between the actual temperature of a solution and
the displayed temperature output by the thermal sensor used to monitor the solution
temperature. If this occurs, the temperature display of the thermal sensor should be
calibrated.

<Circulation Volume>
An inadequate circulation volume will cause variations in the processing tank temperatures,
which will adversely affect photographic characteristics. To prevent this, do the following
maintenance checks.
A Circulation Filter
If the circulation filters clog, the circulation volume is reduced. To prevent this, replace
the circulation filters once a month.
B Circulation Pump
Since circulation failure is conceivable due to a malfunction in the circulation pumps or
a short in the circulation pump circuit, it is important to visually verify that circulation is
continuing.

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<Solubility and Precipitates>

When the tank or replenisher solution storage temperature falls below 15C, the dissolved
chemicals become less soluble and begin to precipitate out. Excessive precipitation may
cause abrasions in the sensitized materials and/or equipment malfunction. It is therefore important to avoid an excessive drop in the storage temperature during the winter.
<Replenishment Rate>
The replenishment of processing solutions restores chemical substances that have been
exhausted during processing. The replenishment rate is set as a proportional amount (prescribed volume) which is added to a particular processing solution. If the actual volume of
replenisher added does not meet the prescribed volume, the processing capacity will be altered and the finished product quality will be affected. To prevent this, particular care should
be paid to the following points.
A Replenishment Rate Settings
Make sure to enter the replenishment rate values indicated on page 8 and correctly.
B Replenisher Filter
If the replenisher filter clogs, replenishment rate is reduced. To prevent this, replace the
replenisher filter once a month.
C Replenishment Volume Checks
Since the volume of replenisher provided by the replenisher pump changes according
to the pump performance, replenisher flow rates should be checked once a month.

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6 PROCESSING PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT

In the management of processing performance, the most precise way to judge the
processing results of a paper is through densitometric measurements. Since it is impossible
to attain consistent and precise exposure levels in normal prints, paper that has been
precisely exposed with a specific pattern is used for this purpose. This paper is called a
"control strip."
Each set of control strips includes a "reference strip," which is a control strip that has been
exposed under the same conditions as the others, but processed under minutely controlled
conditions. Whenever a control strip is processed, densitometric measurements are taken
of that strip and of the reference strip from the same set. Using the reference strip values
as reference values, a comparison is then made to determine how much the processing
performance deviates from standard performance.
<Evaluation Standard>
Given target ranges and control limits are used as references for evaluating processing
performance. Target ranges represent the desired parameters for the maintenance of good
results. As long as the processing parameters stay within these ranges, then good results
can be obtained. The management of processing performance is therefore necessary to
ensure that the parameters stay within (i.e., do not deviate from) the target ranges.
Control limits represent the maximum deviation allowed for the maintenance of good results.
When the processing parameters exceed the control limits, then good results cannot be
obtained. It is essential that processing be conducted within the control limits. For this
reason, processing performance must be managed so that the control limits are never
exceeded.
Table 1: Processing Performance Management Values
Target Range
Control Limit
*1 C=HD-LD

STAIN (Fog)

LD (Speed)

C (Contrast)*1

D-MAX*2

Y-MAX*3

+0.03 or less
+0.03 or less

0.08
0.10

0.08
0.10

95% or more
90% or more

3 or less
5 or less

*2 For checking color fomation

*3 For desivering management

<Control Strip Handling>

If handled improperly, control strips may undergo changes in characteristics that make them
unusable for the management of processing performance. To prevent such changes, it is
essential to gain a firm understanding of the proper way to handle control strips and to use
them accordingly.
1) When a control strip is processed, five different patterns appear, as shown in figure
on the next page. Three of the patterns, HD, LD and STAIN, are used for processing
management. D-MAX and Y-MAX are used for checking color formation and the residual
silver concentration, respectively.
2) Each box of control strips contains 30 control strips (10 control strips in 3 moisture- and
light-proof envelopes) and one reference strip. The reference strip are provided in an
envelope, along with a correction chart. The photographic density of the reference strips
is normally expected to be uniform, but some variation may arise due to differences in
exposure or processing conditions. For this reason, a correction chart is included with
the reference strip in each envelope. The reference strip and correction chart are valid

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3)

only for the control strips with which they were packaged. Thus, if control strips share the
same code number, but are contained in different boxes, the correction chart that is used
will be the one in the respective box.
Storage
Control strip boxes should be stored in a freezer at -10 C or below and used before
the expiration date printed on the box and envelope. To prevent soiling of the reference
strips, keep them in the envelope and store them in a cool, dark place, away from high
temperatures and humidity.

<Control Strip Processing>

1)

2)

Opening the control strip envelope immediately after removal from the freezer will
cause condensation to form. The control strip envelope should therefore be left at room
temperature for about 30 minutes, and then opened in a darkroom. When handling the
control strips, take care not to touch the emulsion surface with your bare hands. Return
the remaining control strips to the envelope, squeeze out the air, put them into the box
and put the box back into the freezer for storage.
Insert the control strip to be used into the dedicated holder as far as it will go. Make sure
the strip is oriented so that the patterns always face the same direction. Process the
control strip according to the processing procedure of the respective equipment.

<Control Strip Density Measurement Procedure>

After processing the control strip, the photographic density of the control strip and the
reference strip are measured at the same time. Five places are measured: Y-MAX, D-MAX,
HD (High Density), LD (Low Density) and STAIN (fogging). Conduct the measurement
according to the procedure for the densitometer being used.
<Determination of Processing Performance>
1) Reference Value Determination
To obtain the reference values, add the correction values from the correction chart to the
densitometric measurements of the reference strip.
Densitometric measurement of reference strip + correction value = Reference
value
2) Determination of Target Range
Subtract the reference value from the control strip densitometric measurement. The
difference is the amount of deviation from standard processing performance, which indicates
whether the processing performance is acceptable or not.
* Densitometric measurement of control strip - reference value = Deviation from
standard
The acceptability of the processing performance depends on whether the deviation from
atandard is within the target range/control limit or not.

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7 CHANGES IN PROCESSING FACTORS AND

THEIR EFFECTS ON PHOTOGRAPHIC
CHARACTERISTICS
As explained above, when variations occur in the processing conditions or processing solution performance, a change will occur in the processing performance if they are detected
by control strips as abnormalities. If you detect an abnormality on a control strip, determine
the cause of the abnormality by comparing the density measurement results on the control
strip with the following graphs, then take the appropriate countermeasures.
Outline of The Effects of Changes in Processing Factors on Photographic Characteristics
Solution

Processing
Factor
Temperature

Direction of
Change
Low
High

Replenishment
Rate

Inadequate
Excessive

P1

Concentration

Diluted
Concentrated

P2
Contamination

C,M
Y
Y
C,M

C
M,Y
M,Y
C

C
M,Y
M,Y
C

C,M
Y

C,M
Y

M,Y
C
M,Y
C

Low

C,M,Y
Y
C,M
C,Y
M
C,Y
M
C,M,Y

C,M,Y
High
Replenishment
Rate

Inadequate

C,M,Y
M,Y
C

C,M,Y
M,Y
C

P2
Excessive
Concentration

Diluted
Concentrated

Temperature

C,M,Y
C,M,Y

C
M,Y

STAIN
(Fog)
C,M,Y

Figure
Number

C,M,Y
C,M,Y
2

M,Y
C
C
M,Y

C,M,Y
C,M,Y

C,M,Y

C,M,Y
C,M,Y

C,M,Y

M,Y
C
C,M
Y

C,M,Y

M
C,Y

Y
C,M

M,Y

Y
C,M

C,M,Y

C,Y
M

C,M,Y

C,M,Y
M
Y
C

C,M,Y
C,M
Y

C,M,Y

C,M,Y

C,M,Y

C,M,Y

C,M,Y
High

30

C,M,Y
Y
M
C

Low

PS

C
(Contrast)
Y
M
C
C,M,Y

3
Y
C,M
C,M,Y

Large

LD
(Speed)

C,M
Y
C,M,Y

Small
Medium

Temperature

D-MAX

C,M,Y

C,M,Y

C,M,Y

C,Y
M

C,M,Y

C,M,Y

C,M,Y

CP-49E Process
Condition Variation Figures Contents
Fig. 1 Color Developer (P1) Temperature Variations ............................................
Fig. 2 Color Developer (P1) Replenishment Variations ........................................
Fig. 3 Color Developer (P1) Concentration Variations ..........................................
Fig. 4 Color Developer (P1) Contaminated with Bleach-Fix (P2) ........................
Fig. 5 Bleach-Fix (P2) and Super Rinse (PS),
Temperature Variations ..................................................................................
Fig. 6 Bleach-Fix (P2) Replacement Variations ......................................................
Fig. 7 Bleach-Fix (P2) Concentration Variations ....................................................

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PROCESSING MANUAL

Ref. No. AF3-0208E3

FUJICOLOR PAPER PROCESS

CP-49E
DIGITAL MINILAB

FRONTIER 340/500
FRONTIER 550/570/590
FRONTIER 700/710/720
FRONTIER 750/760/770/790

7-3, Akasaka 9-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0052, Japan

Ref. No. AF3-0208E3 (FCBD-07.12-FP)