Q: What materials can the Chromira SE Lab print on?
A: Chromira SE Lab prints on virtually all RA4 photographic material. This includes paper and display films. It prints beautifully on digital B&W, Kodak Metallic and Fuji Pearl.
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Q: Does the Chromira ProLab function emulsion in or emulsion out?
A: Chromira ProLab can be set to print with either an emulsion in or emulsion out setting, depending on the user’s preference.
Q: Does the Chromira SE Lab backprint?
A: No, the Chromira SE Lab does not include backprinting. However, backprinting is one of the benefits you gain when you upgrade to the full Chromira 5x ProLab.
Q: What kind of RA4 chemistry does the Chromira SE Lab use?
A: Chromira SE Lab can utilize any brand of standard RA4 photographic chemicals.
Q: Will the Chromira SE Lab work in a location that does not have a floor drain?
A: Yes, the Chromira SE Lab can be configured to utilize “washless RA4” chemistry when convenient floor drain is not available.
Q: What are the benefits of running Chromira SE Lab as a washless printer?
A: The most important benefit is that Chromira SE Lab can operate in virtually any location where power, water, and air are available.
Q: Who manufacturers the RA4 processing module of the Chromira SE Lab?
A: The RA4 processing module of the Chromira SE Lab is engineered and manufactured by Engineering Services to ZBE’s specifications.
Q: How is the Chromira SE Lab calibrated?
A: Primary calibration of the Chromira SE Lab is done by printing a test image. The calibration image has a series of gray patches ranging from white to black. The gray patches are read with a densitometer that connects into the computer. The Chromira SE Lab calibrates automatically from these densitometer readings. The process is generally called “linearizing” the machine.
Q: How does color management work on the Chromira SE Lab?
A: Color management on the Chromira SE Lab works by applying a “profile” on-the-fly to the image being printed. The purpose of the profile is to make adjustments to the colors as specified in the image file so that colors of the print will match the colors of the original. In practice, color profiles will also adjust the color differences between brands of paper. It will be necessary to have a different profile for each brand and type of paper being printed. The profile is applied on-the-fly to the image file during rasterization.