fred_schmidt1 Posted September 23, 1997 Share Posted September 23, 1997 I'd like to hear if anyone has any suggestions on inexpensive methods for faster drying of FB paper. I've recently started using FB more frequently and would like to be able to see what my prints look like dry a little faster. My space is also limited and I've little room for more drying racks. I recently tried a blotter book, but found that the waxy side sticks to the gloss on my paper. What about those inexpensive thermostatic (I think that's it) dryers? How long do they take to thoroughly dry a print? Any negative aspects? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_smith Posted September 24, 1997 Share Posted September 24, 1997 I use a couple of them on very low heat & I have a half dozen canvas covers for them & keep them very clean so I don't get chemical contamination problems. They work & you can generally pick up a used one at swap meets. Don' use at high temps or they will ripple your prints, but on low they work very well & prints dry virtually flat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fred_schmidt1 Posted September 24, 1997 Author Share Posted September 24, 1997 Okay, they work. But approximately how long does it take to dry 8X10 or 11/14 prints on doubleweight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew_kleinfeld Posted January 8, 1999 Share Posted January 8, 1999 I still have not found anything as good as blotter rolls. Unfortunately, no one seems to make them anymore. I have a couple of old ones, and a couple I've bought at old camera stores getting rid of ancient inventory. The prints come out clean with a backward curl that straightens, leaving them flat with no curling at the edges. Nothing ever gets creased or sticks, as with a rotating drum dryer. Does anyone know of where they can be purchased now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricky_cox1 Posted March 29, 2001 Share Posted March 29, 2001 Like Mr. Schmidt, I'm curious to know how quickly FB prints can be dried with a thermostatically controlled electric print dryer (basically a heated metal sheet with a canvas stretched over). I like the look of FB papers, but blotters are inconvenient for me. Do speed, flatness, and surface finish make an electric dryer a worthwhile investment for occasional (once or twice a month) FB printing? <p> Ricky Cox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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