Q: Does Chromira SE Lab require a darkroom?

A:  No, there is absolutely no darkroom required.  Other “daylight” operation machines require a darkroom in order to load “daylight” paper cassettes.  Mini-lab type machines can use a changing bag on a separate table instead of a darkroom, but large-format machines all need a darkroom.  Not only is this inconvenient, but it doubles the amount of space needed for the machine.  In order to avoid the use of a darkroom, the Chromira SE Lab omits the use of a cassette.  Chromira SE Lab uses the original paper box as its cassette.  The whole box goes into the machine and the operator loads the machine by reaching through a light-tight panel.  This takes about 30 seconds.  No darkroom. No cassette.  No cassette to drop and break.  The Chromira SE Lab is a true daylight operating printer.