WW-1 Print Developer

WW-1 is a print developer formulated by Wynn White for Ilford Multi-grade Warm-tone paper that is a hybrid between Kodak D-72 and Print Developer 130 Adams Version of Ansco 130 featuring the highlight tone of glycin. The staining effect of the glycin will vary depending upon how long it has aged. The browner the glycin is the more pronounced the staining effect on the highlights will be. If too much glycin is added to the developer the paper base will go to far towards the brown. The addition of potassium bromide to the developer will help warm the blacks.

STOCK SOLUTION
Chemical Amount Units
Water (125°F/52°C) 750 ml
Metol 5 g
Sodium sulfite 50 g
Hydroquinone 10 g
Glycin 5 g
Sodium carbonate (mono)* 80 g
Potassium bromide 10 g
Water to make 1000 ml
*72 g Sodium carbonate (anhy).

MIXING THE STOCK SOLUTION
Add a pinch of sodium sulfite to the water before adding the metol to prevent the initial oxidation that otherwise would occur.

USAGE
To make a working solution mix the developer 1:2 to 1:4. Normal dilution is 1:3. Develop prints from 1½ to 2 minutes.

REFERENCE
WW-1 Print Developer, Wynn White.


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Revised: Apr. 29, 2001