Polaroid 545i User Guide - Page 9

English 9 Possible picture problems No exposure: A completely black picture indicates that no light reached the negative. Check that your equipment is functioning (shutter, flash sync, etc.). This also can be caused by failure to insert the film envelope all the way into the holder when loading the film; failure to withdraw the envelope before exposing the film; or failure of the holder to catch the metal cap when the envelope was inserted. Check the film loading instructions. If this trouble occurs frequently, check the film holder for possible malfunction. Black edge: Failure to withdraw the protective envelope fully before making an exposure will produce a black strip along the edge of the picture. Always withdraw the envelope as far as possible before exposing the film. Missing corners: With black and white film, this can be caused by pulling too fast; with color film it can be caused by pulling either too fast or too slowly. Pull straight, at medium speed, without hesitation. Spots: Deposits of dirt or foreign matter on the steel rollers will cause evenly spaced spots or marks across the length of the picture. Inspect and clean the rollers regularly (see Cleaning the rollers). Streaks: If your pulling motion is uneven or jerky when removing the film envelope, the rollers will leave impressions across the picture in the form of vertical streaks. Always pull smoothly, without hesitation. Mechanical problems Detached envelope: If the film is loaded backwards, the envelope will detach completely when withdrawn for exposure. To gain access to the negative (which remains inside the holder), open the hinged cover and disengage the rollers just as you would for cleaning. Move the control arm to P and withdraw the negative by pulling the negative tab. Jammed metal cap: If the negative (and metal cap) cannot be removed from the holder as described above, you can disassemble the holder as follows: 1 Move the control lever to L. 2 Insert a small flat-head screwdriver into the slot below the side clip (21), and twist it to pry off the clip (22). Remove both side clips. 3 Tilt the back panel up, then remove it from the film holder (23). Remove the jammed cap and negative.