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Getting back in line. Advice on aligning an enlarger using either spirit levels or a special tool (such as the SaltHill enlarger alignment tool).
CAMERA & DARKROOM Jan 1991 (v.13#1) pg. 58

Quickie enlarger test. Testing for alignment, dirty condenser, and uneven illumination.
CAMERA & DARKROOM Nov 1993 (v.15#11) pg. 18

De-bugging your darkroom. Part 1. How to track down the causes of unsharp prints, such as enlarger vibration, enlarger misalignment and negative curl and popping.
CAMERA 35 Jul 1978 (v.23#6) pg. 44

Tips on checking enlarger alignment.
DARKROOM & CREATIVE CAMERA TECHNIQUES Sep-Oct 1995 (v.16#5) pg. 22

Fine-tuning your enlarger for sharper prints.
DARKROOM PHOTOGRAPHY Sep 1985 (v.7#5) pg. 60

Tips on aligning your enlarger using a homemade test negative.
DARKROOM PHOTOGRAPHY Nov 1987 (v.9#7) pg. 11

Fine tune your enlarger for sharper prints. How to test for misalignments and how to fix them.
DARKROOM TECHNIQUES Sep 1982 (v.3#3) pg. 14

How to align your enlarger head and easel using an adjustable spirit level from Simmon Omega. Est. cost: $33.
MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY Jul 1972 (v.36#7) pg. 46

How to maximize sharpness when making enlargements. Suggestions show you how to align your enlarger, avoid vibration, keep negatives flat and select the correct lens.
MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY Jan 1981 (v.45#1) pg. 82

Align your enlarger using a steel screen in the negative carrier. An adjustable lens board helps align image by loosening or tightening 4 bolts.
MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY May 1981 (v.45#5) pg. 101

How to align your enlarger using graph paper inserted in your negative holder.
MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY Aug 1985 (v.49#8) pg. 55

Tip: Use a grain focuser to align your enlarger.
MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY Apr 1987 (v.51#4) pg. 44
Added Info MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY Aug 1987 (v.51#8) pg. 12

Some useful tips for checking out your enlarger, including resolution tests and a wooden box to store lenses.
PHOTO METHODS FOR INDUSTRY Oct 1972 (v.15#10) pg. 36

How to build an enlarger-alignment tool. An adjustable level to check and maintain alignment of easel and enlarger components.
PHOTOGRAPHIC Jun 1978 (v.7#2) pg. 97

Tip: Make a special negative for aligning your enlarger.
PHOTOGRAPHIC Jun 1980 (v.9#2) pg. 99

Producing perfect prints. Part 1. Print sharpness. Includes tips on aligning your enlarger.
PHOTOGRAPHIC Aug 1984 (v.13#4) pg. 18

Four steps to improving the sharpness of your enlarger. Tips on cleaning and lubricating the enlarger and enlarger frame. Cleaning the lenses and condensers, and aligning the enlarger.
PHOTOMETHODS Jan 1979 (v.22#1) pg. 26

Learning from Hubble's troubles. Advice on testing the alignment of enlargers, view cameras and copy cameras.
PHOTOMETHODS Nov 1990 (v.33#11) pg. 14
Added Info PHOTOMETHODS Apr 1991 (v.34#4) pg. 14

How to check the alignment of your enlarger.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Apr 1984 (v.91#4) pg. 21

Looking sharp in the dark. How to check your enlarger for alignment, vibration, lens and negative carrier problems.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Feb 1987 (v.94#2) pg. 52

How to align an enlarger.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Sep 1996 (v.60#9) pg. 56

How to align your enlarger for sharper prints.
SHUTTERBUG #277 Oct 1993 (v.22#12) pg. 156

Enlarger basics. The proper alignment techniques.
SHUTTERBUG #338 Nov 1998 (v.28#1) pg. 252

Aligning enlargers for better prints using the "LaserAlign" tool.
SHUTTERBUG #360 Sep 2000 (v.29#11) pg. 279

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