RAPID ACCESS GRAPHIC ARTS FILM PROCESSOR

摘要

A graphic arts film processor for rapidly processing large sheets of graphic arts films is disclosed. The processor uses transport modules having a plurality of rollers and cooperating belts arranged in semi-circular arcs. The film transport path defines a semicircular arc through each tank of processing fluid. The film enters and exits each tank of processing fluid along a tangent to each arc. A spray system is provided for increasing the circulation of the developer solution around the rollers during passage of the film through the last half of the developing module. The belt module is arranged to compensate for roller deflection. A belt tensioning mechanism cooperates with fixed reference points for the rollers to ensure that each roller turns about its true axis of rotation. The belts and rollers are driven in synchronism with one another in a common direction to thereby transport the film through the processing fluids.