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Kodak Professional DEKTOL Paper Developer (To Make 1 gal)

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Kodak Professional DEKTOL Paper Developer (To Make 1 gal)
Key Features
  • Powder B&W Paper Developer
  • Ideal for Tray Processing
  • Neutral/Cold Tones with Cold Tone Paper
  • Warm Tones with Warm Tone Paper
Kodak's standard black and white paper developer for tray processing, this packet of DEKTOL contains enough chemistry to produce 1 gal of stock solution. This all-around developer is well-suited to a variety of paper types and will produce cold to neutral tones with cold tone papers, or warm tones with warm tone paper, and its design offers high capacity with a uniform development rate for batch printing sessions.
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Kodak DEKTOL Overview

Kodak's standard black and white paper developer for tray processing, this packet of DEKTOL contains enough chemistry to produce 1 gal of stock solution. This all-around developer is well-suited to a variety of paper types and will produce cold to neutral tones with cold tone papers, or warm tones with warm tone paper, and its design offers high capacity with a uniform development rate for batch printing sessions.

UPC: 041771058296

Kodak DEKTOL Specs

Chemistry Type
Paper Developer
Powder/Liquid
Powder
Material Weight
1x 1.21 lb / 551 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.265 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
13.65 x 7.85 x 1.35"

Kodak DEKTOL Reviews

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Is it safe to purchase Dektol again? Or is there ...

Is it safe to purchase Dektol again? Or is there still something wrong with it?
Asked by: Scott
I purchased Dektol recently, it's still the dark colored one. I've been having problems with it exhausting extremely quick. It will work fine for a couple of hours, but after that the tones on the paper become muddy and brown. The contrast is significantly reduced.
Answered by: Becca
Date published: 2022-01-23

Does 'Dektol - 2019 Version' mean that it's the ...

Does 'Dektol - 2019 Version' mean that it's the contaminated stuff?
Asked by: Scott
In my experience yes. Dektol with manufacturers date of 2020/04/01. Expiration date of 2023-04 was dark brown and stained prints. Dektol purchased recently, expiration date 2024/11 was the correct color and acted normal in all respects. Dektol is back.
Answered by: Andrew
Date published: 2024-03-28

Why is it taking Kodak so long to fix this? Any ...

Why is it taking Kodak so long to fix this? Any end in sight?
Asked by: ken
I just bought some Dektol from Glazers in Seattle and it is back to it's normal color and performance. It is lot #2021/04/13066 and expires 2024/04. I print for two important photo archives so this is very good news for me. Craig
Answered by: meg
Date published: 2021-12-18

question

Do you have to mix the whole gallon at one time? Should it all be mixed at one time? How long does the developer last mixed up in a gallon jug? When you use it for 1 print developing session, do you throw out the developer that you just used?
Asked by: Anonymous
Don't know about this particular kodak developer, but when I used other ones, I just use chemical scales, to separate it into the smaller portions and then mix them in water. This way I keep it for longer, as the powder has longer shelf time. I don't print that often, so 1 month for a solution is very little time for Me. I hope this works for this developer too.
Answered by: Mirian T.
Date published: 2018-08-27

question

it says it expired 2 yrs ago, how is that going to affect it???
Asked by: Marie E.
If the package has been kept cool and dry, the contents should still be usable, but developing could require a bit more time. I'd recommend loading a test roll all shot at the same settings into 2 different tanks. Develop one according to the recommended time and the other a minute or so more, and then compare the results.
Answered by: Phyllis H.
Date published: 2018-08-28
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