JPH11218895A - Processor for film end part and automatic photographic film developing device using it - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent such trouble that the end part of a film is wound round a carrying roller and the like from occurring and to prevent the different kind of film from being erroneously loaded in an automatic photographic film developing device capable of developing different kinds(width) of films such as 135-size film or APS film. SOLUTION: The cover lock mechanism 105 of the outside cover 101 of the film drawing-out part 100 of two developing processing lines respectively developing the 135-size film and the APS film is interlocked with a film end part processing part 400 so that only the cover lock of the outside cover 101 of the developing processing line for developing the film whose end part is processed is released.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a 135 size film and a new photographic system (Advanced Photo).
The present invention relates to a film edge processing apparatus for flattening a curled portion of a film edge in an automatic photographic film developing apparatus capable of developing a film.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In the case of a 135-size film shown in FIG. 4, a leading end portion 3a of a film 3 is used as a lead portion for engaging a film with a spool of a camera. The direction shown in the drawing: forward curl) or curl outward (reverse curl). Further, the distal end portion 3a pulled out from the film cartridge 1 (a metal container when shipped from a film maker: also called a patrone) has a narrow width so as to be easily engaged with a spool on the camera side. ing.

On the other hand, in an automatic photographic film developing apparatus, as shown in FIG. 5, a film 3 pulled out from a film cartridge 1 is guided by conveying rollers 36 while guiding both sides 3b of the film 3 by guide grooves 35 and the like. Developing processing is carried out while conveying. For this reason, if the width of the leading end portion of the film 3 being conveyed in the automatic photographic film developing device (not limited to the leading end portion 3a as described later) is small, the leading end portion of the film 3 comes off the guide groove 35. In some cases, the leading end of the film 3 may be wrapped around the transport roller 36 or the like, causing a jam. If the leading end of the film 3 is curled, the film cartridge 1
When the film is loaded into the automatic photographic film developing apparatus, the film cartridge 1 moves due to the elasticity of the film, cannot be loaded at a correct position, the film 3 cannot be pulled out from the film cartridge 1 in a correct direction, and the film 3 There is a case where it comes off from the groove 35 or wraps around the transport roller 36 or the like. In any case, it is a serious trouble in the automatic photographic film developing apparatus, and the other film in the middle of the development causes a defective development, and the troubled film cannot be repaired. Therefore, it is necessary to minimize the possibility of occurrence of such troubles.

Therefore, when developing a film in an automatic photographic film developing apparatus, a film edge processing has been conventionally performed. For example, Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 6-05405
In the conventional film edge processing apparatus described in Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 3 (1999), the front end portion 3a of the film 3 is cut, and the vicinity of a new front end portion following the cut portion is flattened by a heat press. Note that the leading end portion 3a of the film 3 is unnecessary after photographing because it is exposed when the film is loaded. Therefore, there is no particular problem even if the leading end portion 3a of the film 3 is cut during the development processing by the automatic photographic film developing apparatus.

However, with the spread of APS in recent years, 13
It is required that a 5-size film and an APS film are developed by the same automatic developing apparatus. APS film cartridges (plastic containers when shipped from film manufacturers) are used not only to prevent exposure of undeveloped films but also to store developed films. It needs to be stored again in the film cartridge. Therefore, neither the leading end nor the trailing end of the APS film can be cut. Alternatively, when the rear end portion of the film is cut, it must be reshaped into a shape substantially the same as the original shape after the development processing. Therefore, in general, the APS film is temporarily transferred to a dedicated magazine, and the dedicated magazine is loaded into an automatic photographic film developing apparatus.

As shown in FIG. 6, when the film 3 has been transferred to the dedicated magazine 2, the leading end and the trailing end of the film 3 are switched, and the trailing end 3c of the film 3 is pulled out from the dedicated magazine 2. Since the rear end portion 3c of the film 3 has been wound around the spool shaft on the film cartridge side for a long time, the curl is tight. Further, the width becomes narrower toward the rear end. However, as described above, in the APS film, unlike the 135 size film, the rear end portion 3 of the curled film 3
Since c cannot be cut, the rear end portion 3c of the film 3 is flattened by a heat press.

[0007]

In the conventional automatic photographic film developing apparatus, the apparatus itself was not provided with a film edge processing device, or even if the film edge processing device was provided, an edge processing operation was performed. And other actions were not linked. For this reason, there is a possibility that a film that has not been subjected to the edge processing may be loaded by mistake, and a problem that the leading end of the film 3 may be wound around the transport roller 36 or the like may occur as described above. Had.

Further, even if the automatic photographic film developing apparatus can process a plurality of types of films, the APS film processing cannot be performed by the film edge processing apparatus because the type of the film cannot be identified. Is narrower, and there is a possibility that the APS film is erroneously conveyed to a 135 size film development processing line.

The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-mentioned problems of the conventional example, and it is possible to process the end portions of a plurality of types of films and to recognize the type of the film subjected to the end portions. Providing film edge processing equipment, and having film edge processing equipment, reducing the possibility of loading unfinished film, and transferring the film to a different type of film development processing line. It is an object of the present invention to provide an automatic photographic film developing apparatus which does not need to be transported.

[0010]

In order to achieve the above object, a film edge processing apparatus of the present invention comprises at least a first
And a second type of film, having first and second end processing units for performing respective end processing, wherein the first end processing unit includes a heat press unit that presses the film in a heated state. The second end processing section has a cutting means for cutting the end of the film and a film identification means for reading an identification mark for specifying the type of the film provided on the film container.

[0011] With this configuration, it is possible to flatten the vicinity of the end of a film such as an APS film (an example of a first type of film) that cannot be cut by a heat press. There is a film that may be cut at the film tip like a 135 size film (an example of a second type of film).
By cutting the part where the width of the end is narrow,
It is possible to make the width of the leading end of the film the same as the width of other parts.

Further, the type of the film, for example, an APS film or a 135 size film, can be identified by a film identification means such as a bar code reader. If a film whose end cannot be cut is loaded, an alarm is issued. Or locking can be performed so that the cutting means cannot operate.

Further, even if the same 135 size film or the like is used, for example, it is possible to identify whether it is a negative color film, a reversal color film or a monochrome film, and the developing method is different and cannot be developed by an automatic photographic film developing apparatus. Can be identified, and development failure due to inappropriate development processing can be prevented.

In the above arrangement, the first and second end processing sections may be arranged side by side so that the leading ends of the respective films can be inserted from the same direction. With such a configuration, it is possible to simultaneously perform the tip processing work on a plurality of types of films in parallel.

In the above structure, the heat press means includes a heating element, a heat radiating plate for releasing heat from the heating element, a pressing member for adhering the film to the heat radiating plate,
It has a temperature control circuit to control the temperature of the heat sink within a certain range, a timer circuit to measure the time the film is placed on the heat sink, and the film is placed on the heat sink for more than a predetermined time In such a case, the power supply to the heating element may be cut off. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the film from being heated and deformed for a long time.

In the above configuration, a cement resistor may be used as the heating element. Since the heating part of the cement resistor is covered with the cement, no insulating space is required. Further, the heat generating portion can be arranged according to the shape of the heat radiating plate, so that the temperature unevenness of the heat generating element can be reduced. Also, cement resistors are relatively inexpensive and do not get hot enough to require safety devices,
It is possible to reduce the cost of the heat press means.

The automatic photographic film developing apparatus of the present invention further comprises a first and a second developing line for developing at least a first and a second type of film, respectively, and a first and a second developing line. First and second film edge processing units for performing edge processing of a film, a first development processing line, a first film edge processing unit, a second development processing line, and a second film And a control unit for controlling the edge processing. When the film edge processing is performed by one of the film edge processing units, the control unit controls the development processing line corresponding to the film edge processing apparatus. Unlock the cover of the film drawer.

With such a configuration, the first type of film can be loaded only in the first development processing line, and the second type of film can be loaded only in the second development processing line. It is not loaded into the development processing line. For this reason, a narrow film is not loaded into a development line for a wide film, and troubles such as winding of the film around a transport roller or the like can be prevented.

In the above structure, the first film end processing section has heat press means for pressing the film in a heated state, and the second film end processing section has a cutting means for cutting the film end. And a film identification means for reading an identification mark for identifying the type of film provided on the film container.

With this configuration, it is possible to flatten the vicinity of the end of the film such as an APS film where the end of the film cannot be cut, and to make the front end of the film like a 135 size film. By cutting the curled portion of the film that may be cut, the leading end of the film can be flattened.

The type of the film, for example, an APS film or a 135-size film, can be identified by the film identification means. If a film whose end cannot be cut is loaded, an alarm is generated or the cutting means is set. Can be locked so that the device cannot operate.

Further, even if the same 135 size film or the like is used, it is possible to identify, for example, whether it is a negative color film, a reversal color film, or a monochrome film. When the film is identified, it is possible to lock the cover of the film container loading section of the development processing line of the film size so that the film container cannot be loaded. As a result, development failure due to inappropriate development processing can be prevented.

[0023]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of a film edge processing apparatus of the present invention and an automatic photographic film developing apparatus having the same will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 is a cross-sectional view showing a schematic configuration of an embodiment of an automatic photographic film developing apparatus, FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a part of a film edge processing apparatus, and FIG. FIG.

The automatic photographic film developing apparatus shown in FIG.
A film drawer 100 for drawing out the film 3 from the film container (the film cartridge 1 or the dedicated magazine 2), a developing unit 200 for developing the pulled out film 3, and a drying unit 300 for drying the developed film. And a film edge processing unit (film edge processing device) 400 for flattening the edge of the film to be processed, a film drawing unit 100, a development processing unit 200, a drying unit 300, and a film edge processing unit 400 A plurality of development processing lines configured by a control unit 500 and the like for controlling the image processing are provided in a direction perpendicular to the paper surface. In the case of the present embodiment, at least one line is used for developing a 135 size film, and at least one other line is used for developing an APS film.

The film drawer 100 includes an outer cover 101 also serving as an exterior of the automatic photographic film developing apparatus, an inner cover 102 functioning as a holder for a film container,
The film transport roller 103 and the driven roller 104 which hold the leading end portion of the film 3 exposed to the outside from the film container 1 or 2 and pull out the film 3 from the film container 1 or 2 and transport the film 3 to the development processing unit 200. A cover lock mechanism 105 for locking the cover 101;
For example, it is configured with a cutter 106 for cutting the end portion of the 135 size film and separating the film 3 from the film cartridge 1. Note that the cutter 106 is not provided on the APS film development processing line.

The developing section 200 includes a developing tank 201 filled with a developing solution, a bleaching tank 202 filled with a bleaching solution, and a fixing tank 2 filled with a fixing solution.
And stabilization tanks 205, 206, and 207 filled with a stabilizing solution. Also,
In each of the processing tanks 201 to 207 and in a partition between the processing tanks, a film transport path 210 including a guide groove 35 and transport rollers 36 as shown in FIG. 5 is provided.

The drying section 300 includes a drying chamber 301 for drying the developed film, a blower 302 for blowing hot air into the drying chamber 301, and a transport path 303 for transporting the film 3. I have.

As shown in FIG. 2, the film edge processing section (apparatus) 400 includes a first film edge processing section 410 for processing the leading edge of at least a 135 size film.
And a second film edge processing unit 420 for processing the rear edge of the APS film.

The first film edge processing unit 410
A cutter 411 for cutting the leading end portion 3a of the 5-size film, and a positioning 4 for engaging with a perforation (not shown) of the film and positioning a cut portion.
12, a barcode reader 413 for reading a barcode provided on the film cartridge 1 to identify the type of film, and a barcode reader 413 for detecting that the film cartridge 1 is placed on the first container holding portion 414. First
A switch 415 and a first display unit 416 for displaying an alarm or the like when a film that cannot be developed by the photographic film developing apparatus is identified by the barcode reader 413 or the like.

The second film edge processing unit 420
A heat press mechanism 450 for pressing and flattening the rear end 3c of the S film in a heated state (see FIG. 3);
A switch 422 for detecting that the dedicated cartridge 2 containing the APS film is placed on the second container holding unit 421,
It comprises a second display section 424 for warning that the film has been left. Before the APS film is edge-processed by the film edge processing device 400, the APS film is transferred from the film cartridge to the dedicated magazine 2 in a dark room or the like.
At this time, it is identified whether the type of the film is a negative color film, a reversal color film, or a monochrome film. Therefore, the second film edge processing section 420 is not provided with a barcode reader for identifying the type of film.

As shown in FIG. 3, the heat press mechanism 45
0 is a heating element (heater) using, for example, a cement resistor
451, a radiator plate 452 provided in close contact with the surface of the heating element 451, and a radiator plate 452 that is movable in a direction orthogonal to the radiator surface 452 a of the radiator plate 452.
A holding plate 453 having a pressing surface 453a;
The operation button 45 is fixed to the operation button 53 and allows the operator to press the film against the heat dissipation plate 452 via the holding plate 453.
4, a spring 455 for urging the holding plate 453 away from the heat sink 452, a temperature sensor 456 for measuring the surface temperature of the heat sink 452, and an operation button 454.
, Ie, a press sensor 457 for measuring the time during which the film is pressed between the heat radiating plate 452 and the pressing plate 453. Note that the first switch 415, the second switch 421, the heating element 451, the temperature sensor 456, the press sensor 457, and the like are connected to the control unit 500.

As is apparent from FIG. 2, the side of the film cartridge 1 is cylindrical, and the bottom or side of the dedicated magazine 2 is flat. Therefore, by mistake, the dedicated magazine 2
Is placed on the first container holding section 414 of the first film edge processing section, the first switch 415 does not turn on. By providing a mechanism for locking the cutter 411 so that the cutter 411 cannot be operated unless the first switch 415 is turned on, it is possible to prevent the rear end portion 3c of the APS film from being cut by mistake.

Also, as can be seen from FIG. 2, since the width of the lead portion at the leading end of the 135-size film is narrow, the lead portion is inserted into the heat press mechanism 450 of the second film end processing section 420. It is possible to insert it in 423 and heat press it. However, as will be described later, when the second film edge processing section 420 is operated, only the outer cover 101 of the film drawer section 100 of the APS film development processing line is opened, and the wide 13
A film cartridge of 5 size film with a narrow A
It is impossible to load the film into the film drawer 100 for the PS film. Therefore, this erroneous operation is not particularly problematic.

Next, the operation in the case of a 135 size film will be described. When the film cartridge 1 is placed on the first container holder 414, the first switch 415 is turned on, and the barcode reader 413 is turned on by the bar code reader 413.
Is read to identify whether or not the film can be developed by the automatic photographic film developing apparatus. If the film is, for example, a reversal color film or a monochrome film, it cannot be developed using a negative color film developing solution or the like.
Lights a red lamp on the first display portion 416,
Generates an audible alarm to alert the worker. In addition, 1
The cover lock mechanism 105 locks the outer cover 101 of the film drawer 100 of the 35 size film development line so as not to open.

On the other hand, when the film is a film that can be developed by the automatic photographic film developing apparatus, the lock of the cutter 411 is released, and the leading end portion 3a of the film 3 can be cut. For example, the cutter 4 is provided by a cutter sensor (not shown).
When detecting that the user has operated the control unit 11, the control unit 500
Outer cover 101 by cover lock mechanism 105 of film drawer 100 of 135 film development processing line
Is unlocked so that the outer cover 101 can be opened and closed. As a result, the film cartridge 1 that has been subjected to the leading end processing of the film 3 can be loaded into the film drawer 100 and developed. Note that a blue lamp may be lit on the first display portion 416 in order to notify an operator that the cover lock has been released and the outer cover 101 can be opened and closed.

Next, the operation in the case of the APS film will be described. The control unit 500 controls the heating element 451 using the temperature information from the temperature sensor 456 such that the surface temperature of the heat sink 452 is always maintained within a certain temperature range (for example, 90 to 100 ° C.). Shall be When the rear end portion 3c of the film 3 is inserted into the heat press mechanism 450 from the insertion slot 423 and the dedicated magazine 2 is placed on the second container holding portion 421, the second switch 422 is turned on. The time from when the film 3 is inserted into the heat press mechanism 450 is counted. next,
When the operator operates the operation button 454, the control unit 500
Counts the time during which the film 3 is held between the heat radiating plate 452 and the pressing plate 453 using the information from the press sensor 457.

The control unit 500 determines that the film 3 is
When the time held between the holding plate 2 and the pressing plate 453 reaches a predetermined time (for example, 2 to 3 seconds), a predetermined sound is generated to inform the operator that the film edge processing is completed, and Then, a blue lamp is lit on the second display portion 424. Further, the control unit 500 unlocks the outer cover 101 by the cover lock mechanism 105 of the film drawer 100 of the APS film development processing line,
The outer cover 101 is set to be openable and closable. This allows
The exclusive magazine 2 which has been subjected to the leading end processing of the film 3 can be loaded into the film drawer 100 and developed.

On the other hand, the film 3 is
When the operation button 454 is not operated for a certain period of time while being inserted at 0, the control unit 500 generates an alarm sound to prevent the film from being deformed by the heat from the radiator plate 452, and displays a red color on the second display unit. The lamp is turned on and the power supply to the heating element 451 is released.

In the above-described embodiment, the pressing plate 453 of the heat press mechanism 450 is configured to be manually operated by the operation button 454. However, the present invention is not limited to this. You may comprise so that it may drive. In this case, the second switch 4
It is also possible to lock the pressing plate 453 so that it cannot be driven until the dedicated magazine 2 is detected by the 22 to be placed on the second container holding portion 421. Further, the heating element 451 is controlled so that the surface temperature of the heat radiating plate 452 is always kept within a certain range. However, the present invention is not limited to this. When the capacity of the heating element 451 is large, The dedicated magazine 2 is switched to the second magazine by the second switch 422.
The heat generation by the heat generator 451 may be started after detecting that the heat generator 451 is placed on the container holding unit 421.

Further, although a cement resistor is used as the heating element 451, the invention is not limited to this, and a heating element such as a sheathed heater, a cartridge heater, a nichrome wire heater, an infrared heater, and a sheet heater, which is conventionally used, is used. It goes without saying that the body may be used.

[0041]

As described above, according to the film edge processing apparatus of the present invention, at least the first and second types of edge processing are performed for each of the first and second types of films. A processing unit, a first end processing unit having heat press means for pressing the film in a heated state, and a second end processing unit provided on a cutting means for cutting the film end and a film container. Since it has a film identification means for reading an identification mark for specifying the type of the film, it is possible to flatten the vicinity of the end of the film where the end of the film cannot be cut by heat pressing. By cutting the curled part of the film that may be cut at the film tip,
It is possible to flatten the tip of the film. Also,
The type of the film can be identified by the film identification means, and when a film whose end portion cannot be cut is loaded, an alarm can be generated or the cutting means can be locked so as not to operate. Furthermore, even if the films have the same size, different types of films cannot be developed by the automatic photographic film developing apparatus, so that it is possible to identify a type of film that cannot be developed by the photographic film automatic developing apparatus.

Further, by arranging the first and second end processing sections so that the leading ends of the respective films can be inserted from the same direction, the leading end processing operations of a plurality of types of films can be performed simultaneously in parallel. It becomes possible.

Further, the heat press means is provided with a heating element, a heat radiating plate for releasing heat from the heat generating element, a pressing member for adhering the film to the heat radiating plate, and a means for controlling the temperature of the heat radiating plate within a certain range. Temperature control circuit, and a timer circuit that measures the time the film is placed on the heat sink, and shuts off the power to the heating element when the film is placed on the heat sink for more than a predetermined time. This makes it possible to prevent the film from being heated and deformed for a long time.

Further, by using a cement resistor as a heating element, an insulating space is not required, and the apparatus can be reduced in size. Further, the heat generating portion can be arranged according to the shape of the heat radiating plate, so that the temperature unevenness of the heat generating element can be reduced. In addition, since the cement resistor is relatively inexpensive and does not reach a temperature high enough to require a safety device, it is possible to reduce the cost of the heat pressing means.

According to the automatic photographic film developing apparatus of the present invention, the first and second developing lines for developing at least the first and second types of films, respectively, are provided. First and second film edge processing units for performing film edge processing of the first type, a first development processing line, a first film edge processing unit and a second development processing line, and a second development processing line. And a control unit for controlling each of the film edge processing units, and the control unit, when performing the edge processing of the film by one of the film edge processing units,
Since the cover of the film drawer of the development processing line corresponding to the film edge processing device is unlocked,
The first type of film is only in the first processing line,
Also, the second type of film can be loaded only in the second development processing line, and will not be erroneously loaded in another development processing line. For this reason, a narrow film is not loaded into a development line for a wide film, and troubles such as winding of the film around a transport roller or the like can be prevented.

The first film end processing section has a heat press means for pressing the film in a heated state, and the second film end processing section has a cutting means for cutting the film end and a film container. By having the film identification means for reading the identification mark for specifying the type of the provided film, it is possible to flatten the vicinity of the edge of the film where the edge of the film cannot be cut. In addition, it is possible to flatten the leading edge of the film by cutting the curled portion of the film whose leading edge may be cut. Further, the type of the film can be identified by the film identification means, and when a film which cannot be cut at the end of the film is loaded, an alarm is generated or a lock is set so that the cutting means cannot operate. It becomes possible. Furthermore, even if films of the same size are used, if the type of film that cannot be developed by the automatic photographic film developing apparatus is different due to a different developing method, the cover of the film container loading section of the development processing line of the film size is locked. This makes it impossible to load the film container. As a result, development failure due to inappropriate development processing can be prevented.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a schematic configuration of an embodiment of an automatic photographic film developing apparatus.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a part of a film edge processing device.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a configuration of an inner heat press portion of the film edge processing apparatus.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a curled state of a film cartridge and a film leading end portion in a 135 size fill.

FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a configuration of a film transport path in a general photographic film automatic developing apparatus.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a special magazine in the APS film, a curled state of the leading end of the film, and a state after the flattened state.

[Explanation of symbols]

1: film cartridge 2: dedicated magazine 3: film 3a: film leading end 3c: film trailing end 100: film drawer 101: outer cover 102: inner cover 105: cover lock mechanism 200: developing unit 300: drying unit 400 : Film edge processing section (film edge processing apparatus) 410: first film edge processing section 411: cutter (cutting means) 413: barcode reader (film identification means) 414: first container holding section 415: first 1 switch 416: first display section 420: second film end processing section 421: second container holding section 422: second switch 423: insertion slot 424: second display section 450: heat press mechanism (heat press means) 451: Heating element 452: Heat sink 453: Pressing plate (pressing member) 4 54: operation button 456: temperature sensor (temperature control circuit) 457: press sensor (timer circuit) 500: control unit (timer circuit, temperature control circuit)

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A method according to claim 1, wherein the first and second types of film have first and second end processing units for performing respective end processing, and the first end processing unit heats the film. A second end processing unit having a cutting means for cutting the end of the film and a film for reading an identification mark for specifying the type of the film provided on the film container; A film edge processing device having identification means. 2. The film edge processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the first and second edge processing units are arranged in parallel so that the front ends of the respective films can be inserted from the same direction. . 3. The heat press means controls the temperature of the heat generating element, a heat radiating plate for releasing heat from the heat generating element, a pressing member for adhering the film to the heat radiating plate, and a temperature of the heat radiating plate within a certain range. Temperature control circuit, and a timer circuit that measures the time the film is placed on the radiator plate. When the film is placed on the radiator plate for a predetermined time or more, the power to the heating element is cut off. 3. The film edge processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein 4. A film edge processing apparatus according to claim 3, wherein a cement resistor is used as said heating element. 5. A first and a second development processing line for developing at least a first and a second type of film, respectively, and an end processing of the first and the second type of film, respectively. A first and a second film processing unit, a first developing processing line, a first film processing unit, a second developing processing line, and a second film processing unit. A control unit for controlling each of the film processing units, wherein the control unit is configured to perform a film edge processing by one of the film edge processing units. An automatic photographic film developing device for unlocking a cover of a photographic film. 6. The first film end processing section has heat press means for pressing the film in a heated state, and the second film end processing section has a cutting means for cutting the film end and a film. 6. An automatic photographic film developing apparatus according to claim 5, further comprising film identification means for reading an identification mark provided on the container for identifying the type of film.