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HOW TO USE THE POLAROID 8 X 10
FILM PROCESSOR, THE FILM HOLDER
MODEL 81-O6, AND THE LOADING
TRAY MODEL 81-09
Introduction
Polaroid 8 x 10 photography provides a self-contained
larger format instant photographic system. You need
no darkroom, no chemical solutions and no time-
consuming processing procedures. The Polaroid 8x10
film holder can be used on most 8 x 10 cameras that
take standard 8 x 10 film holders, on specially adapted
copy cameras and other cameras of extra large format,
and on a variety of technical imaging devices.
The system described in this booklet consists of:
1. Polaroid 8 x 10 film.
2. The Polaroid 8 x 10 film holder Model 81-06.
3. The Polaroid 8 x 10 film processor.
4. The processor loading tray Model 81-09.
Please note that the film holder Model 81-06 cannot be
used without both the processor and the loading tray
Model 81-09, available separately. For the most up-to-
date film information, see the Film Data sheets at
www.polaroid.com (select Customer Support).
Camera adaptation
To adapt cameras or imaging devices of extra large
format for use with the Polaroid 8 x 10 film holder, some
basic requirements must generally be met:
1. The film holder must be centered on the lens axis.
2. It must lie perpendicular to the lens axis.
3. The film must lie in the same plane in the camera
as the ground glass screen at the time of focusing.
Power supply
The film processor should be operated only at the
voltage indicated on each unit. Processors intended for
use in the U.S. are designed for the 110-120 volt supply.
For countries with a 220-240 volt supply, appropriate
processors are provided.
A power cord is supplied with the processor. When
not in use, the cord can be stored in the special recess
in the base of the processor.
If electricity is not available, the processing rollers can
be operated manually with the manual drive arm.
Instructions for its use are packaged with it. A manual
timer or stopwatch must also be used, because the
electronic timer will not function.
Information and technical assistance
If you should require help with your Polaroid 8 x 10 film
system, or if you have any other photographic problem,
please call us toll free from within the U.S. at 1-800-
225-1618, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern
Time. Outside the U.S.A., please contact the Polaroid
office nearest you.
Underwriters’ Laboratories, Inc. (UL) requires that
the following safety information be provided in the
U.S.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
AS WITH ANY ELECTRICALLY OPERATED
EQUIPMENT, BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
SHOULD BE OBSERVED IN THE USE OF THE
POLAROID 8 X10 FILM PROCESSOR. THESE ARE
PROVIDED AS A REMINDER:
1. FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
2. DO NOT LEAVE UNIT UNATTENDED WHILE IN
USE.
3. IF UNIT WILL NOT BE USED FOR EXTENDED
PERIOD OF TIME, UNPLUG FROM ELECTRICAL
OUTLET. GRASP PLUG, NOT CORD, AND PULL
TO DISCONNECT FROM OUTLET.
4. DO NOT OPERATE UNIT WITH DAMAGED CORD
OR UNIT WHICH HAS BEEN DROPPED OR
DAMAGED, UNTIL IT HAS BEEN EXAMINED BY
AUTHORIZED SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE.
5. DO NOT LET CORD HANG OVER FRONT EDGE
OF TABLE OR COUNTER OR TOUCH HOT
SURFACES.
6. UNIT MUST BE GROUNDED. POWER CORD HAS
THREE-PRONGED GROUNDING PLUG, WHICH
MUST BE PLUGGED INTO APPROPRIATE
OUTLET. DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUM-
STANCES, REMOVE GROUND PRONG FROM
PLUG.
7. IF EXTENSION CORD IS NEEDED, USE
GROUNDED CORD WITH SUITABLE CURRENT
RATING. CORDS RATED FOR LOWER
AMPERAGE THAN UNIT MAY OVERHEAT.
ARRANGE CORD SO THAT IT WILL NOT BE
TRIPPED OVER OR PULLED.
8. TO AVOID ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT
ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE UNIT. FOR
SERVICE OR REPAIR WORK, CONSULT AN
AUTHORIZED POLAROID SERVICE CENTER.
INCORRECT REASSEMBLY CAN CAUSE
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD WHEN
APPLIANCE IS USED SUBSEQUENTLY. DO NOT
IMMERSE UNIT IN WATER OR OTHER FLUIDS.
DO NOT OPERATE UNIT NEAR WATER OR WITH
WET HANDS.
