User manual POLAROID 545I FILM HOLDER

[. . . ] Slide the holder into the back of the camera, just as you would a standard film holder. If your camera has slide locks, use them in addition to the spring back; the locks fit into slots on the sides of the holder. Load the film 1 Move the control arm to L (2). 2 Hold the envelope as shown (3) and insert the cap end into the holder. Do not hold the envelope by the end when first inserting it into the holder, as you may buckle the envelope (4) and damage the film. [. . . ] 4 Remove the picture from the envelope: Grip both tabs with your thumbs as shown (12-k). Using moderate pressure, tear the envelope open all the way down to the metal cap (13). With your left thumb hold down the negative and thin paper mask, and with your right hand quickly lift off the print (14). With the exception of Type 55P/N film*, the negative serves no further purpose. * The Type 59 negative is used for Image Transfer. Avoid contact with the chemicals that remain on the negative. See Caution notice. English 8 Type 55P/N film only: Use your left thumb to hold down the negative. With your right hand, quickly peel away the print and thin paper mask (15). Pull hard, and the print and mask will separate completely from the negtive section and cap. Complete instructions on removing the negative from the envelope and preparing it for enlargement are in the film instructions. depressed throughout the 3 following procedure. 3 Hold the film holder in one hand with the opening in the film plane facing you. With the thumb of the other hand, gently push the film 4 envelope out as shown (17) until the metal cap is visible. To process the film, carefully reinsert the envelope into the film holder as when first loading, move the control arm to P, and 5 process it as described above. Disengage the hooks (19-m) at the ends of the rollers. The top roller will swing up to permit easy cleaning of the entire assembly (20). 4 Clean the rollers with a soft, lint-free cloth, dampened with water if necessary. Never scrape the rollers with anything metallic, nor with your fingernail. 5 Replace the top roller, engage the hooks, then snap the cover closed. Cleaning the rollers To remove instant film for later processing After exposure, reinsert the envelope; push it in very firmly to ensure that it engages the metal cap at the end of the negative. Keep the lever Dirt on the two steel processing rollers can cause repeated spots on the print and poor colors. Check regularly to see that the rollers are clean and free of foreign matter. 2 Grip the hinged roller cover as shown (18) and pull upward to open the cover. English 9 Possible picture problems No exposure: A completely black picture indicates that no light reached the negative. This also can be caused by failure to insert the film envelope all the way into the holder when loading the film; failure to withdraw the envelope before exposing the film; or failure of the holder to catch the metal cap when the envelope was inserted. [. . . ] During this period, any such defects will be remedied by Polaroid Corporation without charge, except for transportation costs. Damage resulting from normal wear, mishandling or accident will be promptly repaired at a reasonable charge. To make returns, pack the holder carefully in its original shipping carton or other sturdy container with plenty of padding and ship it prepaid to the nearest Polaroid Office. 4 To replace the back panel, insert the end of the panel under the lip of the roller cover (24-n), then lower the panel into position. Metal cap and envelope misaligned: If mishandled, the envelope and the metal cap may become misaligned (26). [. . . ]