pre-dry RC before dry-mounting?

[shayok]

Hello,

Is it necessary to pre-dry RC (in my case color Fuji Crystal Archive glossy) photographs? I like to expose my photographs to as little heat and time in the press as possible.

Thanks.
-Shayok

 

[Bill Henry-]

At this time of year, probably not. The ambient humidity level in December is probably low enough so you can get away with it.

However, I would suggest you pre-dry the ColorMount® cover sheet. Even the slightest bit of moisture in/on it will louse up the glossy surface of the photo.

As a matter of routine in our shop, we pre-dry all release papers before sticking photos into the heat press.