Just getting back to the thread to say that following your great advice I have managed to solve the problem at the first attempt. Which was, extended development (4 mins), no rinse after that, first bath citric acid followed by two baths of Kodak HCA. The test print actually cleared better and quickly than my usual Cranes paper with citric acid only in the past. Thank you all!
Don Dudenbostel
01-06-2010, 08:38 PM
I've been using Fabriano Artistaco but just gave Platine a try and really like it. When I run out of FA I will probably switch over. I use K OX developer and Kodak HCA with a 1 minute rinse in fresh water between the development and clear. I've noticed that the yellow is almost gone by the time I remove the print form the rinse and at the end of 3 HCA baths it's perfectly clear. The Fabrano paper clears fine but not as quickly using HCA. I've used HCl 5%, EDTA and citric acid but keep coming back to HCA.