Patent ID: 6508597
Filing Date: 2003-01-21
Classification: G03D

Abstract:
A processor for processing of photosensitive media, comprising:a narrow processing channel for holding a processing solution; at least one delivery opening for delivering said processing solution in an impinging manner against the photosensitive media to said narrow processing channel; an outlet for allowing processing solution to be withdrawn from said narrow processing channel; a recirculation system for delivering and circulating a predetermined batch amount of said processing solution through said narrow processing channel from said outlet to said at least one narrow delivery opening for processing a predetermined amount of photosensitive media passing through said narrow processing channel, said recirculation system having a conduit through which a processing solution flows and having said conduit having a heat conductive thin wall section in contact with a controlled heat source for heating of said processing solution to a first predetermined temperature; and an emptying system for removing said processing solution from said narrow processing channel and said recirculation system when said photosensitive media is not being processed through said narrow processing channel.