Arista EDU Ultra VC RC Paper, 16x20", Pearl, 25 Sheets #183162

From the renowned brand Arista comes the EDU Ultra VC RC Paper, a high-quality, versatile, and durable photographic paper designed for professional use. This variable contrast, black and white enlarging paper features a medium weight, polyethylene coated base, ensuring its longevity and resilience.

The EDU Ultra VC RC Paper offers a unique feature - the use of yellow and magenta colored filters, allowing photographers to select the desired contrast from a range of grades akin to that of graded papers. This product is available in a variety of finishes, including Glossy, Semi-Matte, and Pearl, catering to a wide array of photographic needs.

Contrast control on this paper is highly adjustable, ranging from grade 0 through grade 5, using standard Ilford Multigrade or Kodak Polymax/Polycontrast filters. For those using an enlarger color head, the amount of magenta or yellow filters can be adjusted to achieve the desired contrast.

Designed for use with tungsten or tungsten quartz halogen light sources, the EDU Ultra VC RC Paper ensures optimal exposure. The paper's exposure is straightforward, depending on the filter system in use. For Ilford Multigrade filters, grades 00 - 3.5 have the same speed rating (ISO P200), while grades 4 through 5 require approximately twice the exposure.

When it comes to handling and safelights, this paper should be opened only in a photographic darkroom illuminated by standard OC, red, or sodium vapor safelights. To prevent safelight fog, it is recommended to keep the safelights at least 3 feet from the paper at all times and limit exposure to safelights.

The EDU Ultra VC RC Paper can be processed in either trays or roller transport processing machines. It can be developed in any standard black and white photographic paper developer, with a general development time of 60 - 90 seconds at 68 Degree F/20 Degree C.

After development, a standard stop bath can be used to halt development immediately and extend fixer life. Fixed prints should be washed in running water for 3-4 minutes. For storage, it is recommended to keep the paper in a cool, dry place, or for prolonged storage, a freezer can be used.

The EDU Ultra VC RC Paper from Arista is a testament to the brand's commitment to providing affordable, professional-grade photographic supplies that cater to a wide range of applications.