New in mini labs

[karen villarreal]

Hi, I´m new in the world of mini labs. Recently my husband adquired a Noritsu minilab MP1600. He is photographer and wants to expand his business. 

Our doubt is about the chemicals and paper to be used. 

could anyone please help us with a quick overview or where can we have a tutorial?

[Minilab service]

Hello. You have very old minilab. Can search information about QSS2701 and QSS2711. The same printer used there. There are printers with DLS option ( running Kodak software ) and without DLS ( running Noritsu software ) .

Chemicals depends on processor specification - RA, or SM. If SM - have use replenishment cartridges made by Kodak. If RA - can use any RA process chemicals for paper ( made by Kodak, Fuji, Tetenal, Cpac, Champion, Axel color and etc ) . SM minilabs can be converted to RA.

Your minilab has first generation MLVA printing engine. There exposition using light. The best is to use papers for analog minilabs. Digital papers ( papers to print with laser ) is not recommended. Some papers can be used on both minilabs ( analog minilabs and minilabs with lasers ) . Have to look paper specification for exact paper.