Controlling curl on FB paper

I had been using RC paper and decided I wanted to "move up" to fiber based
paper. I have a box of Ilford MGIV WT. When I dry it in my plate type
print dryer, the paper curls without mercy; especially the glossy paper.

Using Dektol, Kodak Fixer w/ Hardener and Hypo wash. Washing for 20 to 45
minutes.

Any hints? Thanks.

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I had been using RC paper and decided I wanted to "move up" to fiber based
paper. I have a box of Ilford MGIV WT. When I dry it in my plate type
print dryer, the paper curls without mercy; especially the glossy paper.

Using Dektol, Kodak Fixer w/ Hardener and Hypo wash. Washing for 20 to 45
minutes.

Any hints? Thanks.

There are any number of ways to fix the problem. Since you have a dryer
the easiest may be to place a weight on top of a thick piece of matte board
with your prints under it. As the paper cools and is weighted overnight the
curl should relax. You can also use a regular iron with matte board and release
paper over your print then weight it. I have no dryer and I just use screens,
however I use my dry mount press to take away the curl.
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I had been using RC paper and decided I wanted to "move up" to fiber
based paper. I have a box of Ilford MGIV WT. When I dry it in my
plate type print dryer, the paper curls without mercy; especially the
glossy paper.

Using Dektol, Kodak Fixer w/ Hardener and Hypo wash. Washing for 20
to 45 minutes.

Any hints? Thanks.


My low tech method is to dry the prints face down on fine mesh plastic
screen overnight. In the morning, the prints have curled a little. I
place them between the pages of the _Complete Works of Shakespear_ for
another day or two and they flatten right out.

Bob

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I used to put mine face down on kitchen roll paper and then with a weight on
them for a couple of days.

I will order some tacking paper and mount board.

From the responses, I guess my old ferrotype plate dryer is obsolete
(although I do like what it does to Ilford FB WT Glossy).

But, there were two prints that rolled right up into a scroll. I'll do as
you guys say.

Again, thanks.

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I had been using RC paper and decided I wanted to "move up" to fiber based
paper. I have a box of Ilford MGIV WT. When I dry it in my plate type
print dryer, the paper curls without mercy; especially the glossy paper.

Using Dektol, Kodak Fixer w/ Hardener and Hypo wash. Washing for 20 to
45
minutes.

Any hints? Thanks.

--
Regards,
Dewey Clark http://www.historictimekeepers.com
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http://cgi6.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAP...ems&userid=dsc
Restorations, Parts for Hamilton M21s, Products for Craftsmen
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