Kodak ImageLite ESY Scanner Film
Kodak Gen 5 GAI Film
Kodak ImageLite IRF Scanner Film
Kodak Gen 5 GIR Film
Technical Information Instruction Sheet – TI2407
August 2006
Features / Customer Product Specifications
Kodak ImageLite scanner films and Gen 5 films are designed for use with a wide range of today's
electronic dot-generating color scanners, image recorders, imagesetters and contact-screen scanners. All
are cut to "true-fit" scanner sizes to match dimensions specified by scanner manufacturers. These
products can be used in most conventional rapid-access developers, such as Kodak RA 2000 developer
and replenisher. It should be possible to achieve satisfactory results in most other rapid-access type
developers. These films are coated on a dimensionally stable Estar base with antistatic and surface
properties to ensure dependable transport and handling behavior.
ESY/GAI
• A high contrast, blue sensitive film for use on electronic-dot generation
(EDG) color or monochrome scanners.
• Optimized for use with raster scanning output devices using an argon-
ion laser (488 nm) as the exposing source.
IRF/GIR
• High contrast, infrared sensitive film.
• Recommended for use with scanners and recorders that use a laser
diode, emitting light in the infrared area (780 nm).
• Wide exposure and development latitude.
Safelight Recommendations
Safe handling times at various safelight-to-film plane distances can be easily determined by exposing the
films to a screen tint and using a card to step off various amounts of safelight exposure following image
exposure. An increase in dot size or a change in density indicates excessive safelight exposure. For
information on performing safelight tests, see Kodak’s Publication No. K-4, "How Safe is Your Safelight?"
Kodak ImageLite ESY Scanner Film / Kodak Gen 5 GAI Film
This film can be handled under amber or orange-yellow safelight illumination
produced by the following sources:
Mechanized Processing
Notice: Observe precautionary information on products labels and on the Material Safety Data Sheets.
This film can be processed in equipment with mechanical switches or ultrasonic sensors. More details
are available from your Kodak representative or distributor. The following recommendations provide a
range of acceptable developer times and temperatures. Higher development temperatures require
shorter development times. Generally, times and temperatures near the center of the specified range will
produce optimum results for the product. However, criteria other than the development time may dictate
the acceptable processing speed for any particular processor. Within the range given, a development
time should be selected that will provide sufficient fixing, washing and drying of the product. Use Kodak
RA 2000 developer and replenisher (1:4 dilution) at 85 - 105° F (30 - 40° C) and a development range
of 20 - 45 seconds. Replenishment rates are included in the table below:
Average D-max Area
Basic Replenishment Rates
0.12 – 0.15 mL/sq. in. (185 – 235 mL/sq. m)
0.20 mL/sq. in. (310 mL/sq. m)
0.30 mL/sq. in. (465 mL/sq. m)
0.48 mL/sq. in. (745 mL/sq. m)
0.60 mL/sq. in. (930 mL/sq. m)
10%
20%
50%
80%
100%
The starting point recommendation for development is 30 seconds at 95° F (35° C). A 1:2 developer
dilution ratio may be used when intermixing with Kodak Recording 2000 films. Use Kodak 3000 fixer
and replenisher, part A (1:3 dilution). The basic replenisher rate is 0.35 mL/sq. in. (545 mL/sq. m). Part B
(hardener) may be used at dilutions up to 1:40 (using diluted fixer) where film drying problems are being
encountered, or where additional protection from post-process abrasions are required. For batch type
processors where ready-to-use solutions are needed, Kodak RA 2001 developer and replenisher and
Kodak RA 3001 fixer and replenisher are recommended. If utilization rate will provide at least one tank
turnover per week, Kodak RA 2050 developer replenisher can be used with lower replenishment rates.
© Kodak, 2006. Kodak and Gen 5 are trademarks of Kodak.
Kodak ImageLite ESY Scanner Film
Kodak Gen 5 GAI Film
Kodak ImageLite IRF Scanner Film
Kodak Gen 5 GIR Film
Technical Information Data Sheet – TI2407
August 2006
1. Support
Dimensionally Stable Support
ESY
4 mil (0.004 in., 0.10mm)
Estar base
2. Reciprocity
With recommended processing, the reciprocity speed change is negligible (1/3-photographic stop or
less) within exposure range of 1/1000 second to 1 billionth second; there is no change in contrast.
3. Dimensional Stability
Dimensional stability is an all-inclusive term. In photography, it applies to size changes caused by
changes in humidity and in temperature, and by processing and aging. The dimensional properties of the
Estar base may vary slightly in different directions within a sheet; the differences that may exist, however,
are not always aligned with the length and width directions:
Differences in size change between length and width should be within 10 percent of each other.
Thermal Coefficient of Linear Expansion
Unprocessed or Processed
0.001% per ° F (0.0018% per ° C)
Humidity Coefficient of Linear Expansion
Unprocessed
Processed
0.0017% per % RH
0.0016% per % RH
Processing Dimensional Change
Dependent on drying conditions
4. Graphs1
How do the graphs on the following pages correspond to the letters below? There are 3 graphs, but only
an A and a B. The titles don’t match, either.
Using Kodak RA 2000 developer and replenisher (1:4)
Characteristic
A. Kodak ImageLite ESY scanner film/Kodak Gen 5 GAI film (3-96)
B. Kodak ImageLite IRF scanner film/ Kodak Gen 5 GIR film (2-94)
Spectral Sensitivity
A. Kodak ImageLite ESY scanner film/ Kodak Gen 5 GAI film (4-96)
B. Kodak ImageLite IRF scanner film/ Kodak Gen 5 GIR film (2-94)
1 NOTICE: While the data presented are typical of production coatings, they do not represent standards
that must be met by Kodak. Varying storage, exposure, and processing conditions will affect results. The
company reserves the right to change and improve product characteristics at any time.
The Kodak products mentioned in this document may not all be available in all regions or countries. If you
have questions or need assistance, contact your local Kodak representative or visit our website:
The contents of this publication are subject to change without notice.
© Kodak, 2006. Kodak, Estar, Gen 5, and ImageLite are trademarks of Kodak.
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