Pakon 35mm Slide Mounts User Manual

1. Product Overview

The Pakon 35mm Slide Mounts are designed for securely housing 35mm film slides. These mounts provide a protective frame for your photographic transparencies, facilitating their organization, storage, and projection. This bulk pack contains 100 individual slide mounts, constructed from durable plastic material.

Image 1.1: A single Pakon 35mm slide mount. This mount is designed to hold a 35mm film transparency within its frame, protecting the film and allowing for easy handling and projection.

2. Important Considerations

It is crucial to understand that Pakon 35mm Slide Mounts are specifically designed for use with a specialized Pakon slide mounter tool. These mounts are not designed to "snap together" by hand. Attempting to assemble them without the appropriate tool may result in damage to the mounts or the film, and may not provide a secure enclosure for the slide.

Before purchasing or attempting to use these mounts, ensure you have access to the necessary Pakon slide mounter equipment. The mounter tool facilitates the precise alignment and secure closure of the two halves of the slide mount around the film.

3. Setup and Usage

3.1 Required Equipment

• Pakon 35mm Slide Mounts (provided)
• 35mm Film Transparencies (slides)
• Specialized Pakon Slide Mounter Tool (essential, not included)

3.2 Assembly Instructions (with Pakon Mounter Tool)

1. Prepare the Mounter: Ensure your Pakon slide mounter tool is clean and in good working order. Refer to the mounter tool's specific instructions for its setup.
2. Load Film: Carefully place one 35mm film transparency into the designated slot or area on the mounter tool. Ensure the film is correctly oriented (emulsion side, image orientation).
3. Position Mount Halves: Place the two halves of a Pakon slide mount into the mounter tool as instructed by the tool's manual. The mounter is designed to align these halves precisely.
4. Engage Mounter: Activate the mounter tool (e.g., by pressing a lever or button) to securely close the slide mount around the film. The tool will apply the necessary pressure to seal the mount.
5. Remove Mounted Slide: Once the mount is sealed, carefully remove the completed slide from the mounter tool.
6. Inspect: Visually inspect the mounted slide to ensure the film is centered, flat, and securely held within the mount.

Note: Detailed instructions for operating the Pakon slide mounter tool are specific to the model of the tool and should be consulted from its dedicated manual.

4. Specifications

5. Troubleshooting

5.1 Difficulty Assembling Mounts

Issue: The slide mounts do not snap together easily or securely by hand.

Solution: These mounts require a specialized Pakon slide mounter tool for proper assembly. They are not designed for manual "snap-together" operation. Ensure you are using the correct mounter tool as per the manufacturer's instructions.

5.2 Warped or Twisted Mounts

Issue: Mounted slides appear warped or twisted, causing issues with scanning or projection.

Solution: Ensure the film is perfectly flat and properly seated within the mount before closing. Verify that the Pakon mounter tool is functioning correctly and applying even pressure. Store unmounted and mounted slides in a cool, dry environment to prevent material deformation.

6. Warranty and Support

For information regarding product warranty, returns, or technical support, please contact the manufacturer, Pakon, directly or the retailer from whom the product was purchased. Keep your proof of purchase for any warranty claims.

Manufacturer: Pakon

UPC: 659096705995