EXERCISE
18.
How long should you let the drier warm up before drying print?
a.
10 minutes
c.
30 minutes
b.
15 minutes
d.
20 minutes
19. You do not turn the ____________________ switch to the ON position
unless the MOTOR switch is in the __________________________ position.
(fill in the blanks)
3-41 Print Drying Procedures
Prints must be thoroughly washed before drying (TM 11-401). Drain all
prints for several minutes, separate the glossy prints from the matte
prints.
CAUTION:
Do not allow the foreign material to collect on the drier
at any time, particularly on the apron.
Foreign material
will be carried to the drum and mar the highly polished
finish.
Do not allow the print stripper cloth (figure
3-15) to fall between the drum and print tray.
a. Drying glossy prints.
(1) Place the squeegee lever (figure 3-13) in GLOSSY PRINTS position.
(2) Place the prints face (emulsion side) UP on the apron (figure 3-15)
leaving approximately 1/2-inch distance between prints.
(3) During
operation,
adjust
the
speed
and
thermostat
controls
(c
below).
b. Drying matte prints.
(1) Place the squeegee lever (figure 3-13) in the MATTE PRINTS position.
(2) Place the prints face (emulsion side) DOWN on the apron (figure
3-15) leaving approximately 1/2-inch distance between prints.
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