Thursday, February 28, 2013

A blast from the past



We get asked about this every now and again, and finally have found an official Jobo response!
A note that accompanied a shaft housing sent out in the mid 80's. Jobo USA CS added this note to clarify that the missing cross braces are not broken, but are removed by the factory.
This is the way the pump shaft housing should look.

Monday, February 25, 2013

Jobo CPP3 processor

More testing is underway - stay tuned for more info on the all new Jobo CPP3 processor

Friday, February 22, 2013

Jobo CPP3 first impressions part I

As we wrote yesterday, the very first 115V Jobo CPP3 processor has landed at our warehouse.

The very first 115V CPP3 - SN #30001 - !
Today we had a chance to test the machine and dive into the all new user control interface, here are some of the new features we found:

The new user control interface is done via 4 flat panel buttons and a large 4 row LCD screen.
The interface might be familiar to those who have worked with Jobo's ATL 2X00\3000 machines, but seems to be more simplified then those machines control. As the CPP3 is a not a fully automatic processor there are obviously less functions to cram in, and the result is a fairly intuitive menu system with easy and straight forward control.

Once turned on the machine immediately offers to auto fill the main water trough (this is done with a water hook up to the cold water solenoid inlet). This auto fill function makes starting up the machine a breeze, you can start setting up your process while the machine fills up and starts to warm up the water and chemistry in the bottles.

The machine features a "semi auto" (Auto) mode with a built in timer and temp control alert. This Auto mode which has a total of 32 process channels (programs) allows the user to choose from one of the several pre programmed process channels which include most of the popular film and paper processes (E-6 and C-41). Channels can be modified to suit, and users can create their own process channel program in to any of the 32 available channels. In the Auto mode is a basic process timer which also incorporates the temp sensor in to the alerts.


In full manual control the user can control all the functions of the processor - heater, temperature, water pump, rotation motor and speed.

The heater of the CPP3 is by far stronger then anything Jobo has used before, which results in ultra fast heating times of the main water trough. We started with our wintery warm ice water coming out the faucets at just below 8C and were up to 20C in under 15 minutes, the run all the way up to 38.4C was not long, though we neglected to note the exact time on our stop watch (we will remedy this in the next report). This heater is also super accurate and will maintain a temperature within 0.1C.

The entire machine operates in near silence, the new motor and water circulation pump make a very slight hum as they roll. The motor reversing system is now fully electronically controlled, eliminating the infamous three prong "chicken finger" operated micro-switch making the operation of the motor even smoother.

We tested the machine with a 3005 Expert drum and found a super smooth rotation, even under full load. The rotation motor speed control offers stepless settings from 40rpm to 100rpm.

After spending the better part of today playing around with the CPP3 we were caught off guard at every turn by the simplicity of the design and the response of this new machine to various issues that came up in the 20 years since Jobo last introduced a new machine. It seems as though lost of input from worldwide users of the Jobo system reached the design team which implemented many changes to address these users concerns.

Stay tuned for our next post with more info on the inner workings of Jobo CPP3.

Jobo 07083 white retainig clips are back in stock

After being back ordered for a long time these 07083 white retaining clips are back in stock.
This rare spare part is crucial to keep your lift going, replace your brittle or broken clips - and never risk another run.

Spares are the best insurance to keep you going.

We are not sure if or when more of these will ever be available.
EXTREMELY LIMITED STOCK AVAILABLE - GET IT WHILE YOU CAN.



Thursday, February 21, 2013

The Jobo CPP3 is here!

We are super excited to announce that a first production sample of the CPP3 machine has just landed at our warehouse!
This is the first CPP3 115V in the US, and the very first chance to check out a real production version of this highly anticipated processor from Jobo.

At first glance, the processor appears have wonderfully crafted all back design, the level of craftsmanship is incredible.

Jobo has done away with all moving knobs and dials found on previous models such as CPA2 and CPP2, and the CPP3 incorporates an all digital control panel, similar to those of  the companies legendary ATL 2X00 system processors. The panel boasts a blue glowing LCD panel which includes all pertinent process information: temp, rotation speed and of course a build in programmable process timer.

See the pre order details and promotion here




Each processor includes a complementary Multitank 2 and a #2502 duo set reel for 35 or 120 roll film, a six pack of 1000ml bottles and four 260ml beakers.

We will be posting again once we have gone through the entire machine and put it to some real life testing!
Stay tuned!

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Expert drums back ordered - sercure yours in our next order today

Expert drums are once again back ordered - we are doing our best to restock them as soon as possible.
In order to ensure there is a drum for you in our upcoming order - please contact us ASAP so that we can secure one for you. Quantities are limited and orders are filled on a first come first serve basis.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013

CPP3 Pre order special extended - get 50% off any expert drum with a CPP3 and lift

The CPP3 pre order special is being extended due to popular demand!

Pre order a CPP3 with lift and get a 50% discount on any Expert drum.

Contact us for more details.

Now in stock - MINT Jobo CPE2+ Compact processor with New Style lift



This amazingly clean CPE2+ is one of the last made, and enjoys all the benefits of the latest upgrade mods over the course of production: New Style lift, improved plastic housing and electronics and much more. These never last long - make this one yours. It is rare that we see one this clean.
Contact us directly for more details.