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Why is there a tint in my fixer?

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Why is there a tint in my fixer?

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With film fixer, it is very common to see some tint from the dyes that are removed from the film, especially from t-max. This coloration is harmless and generally fades away within 24 hours or so. With prints, some papers can also leave some color behind in the tray. Some fiber base papers will exhibit this behavior, and fixer does tend to yellow a bit as it is used no matter what. This tint could also be carry over from the stop bath tray. If enough prints are placed directly in the fix from the stop bath, without allowing some time for the print to drain first, you can get enough stop bath in the tray to add a tint. This would also be pretty much harmless, but it is best for all the baths not to carry chemistry over from one to the other, they will last longer, and will maintain their proper pH.

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