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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 22, 2002
Filed:
Oct. 18, 2000
Kazuhiko Hirabayashi, Hino, JP;
Kenji Goto, Hino, JP;
Konica Corporation, , JP;
Abstract
A method for processing a heat developable photothermographic material by the use of an automatic processor is disclosed, wherein the photothermographic material comprises a support, a light sensitive silver halide, an organic silver salt, a reducing agent and a contrast-increasing agent; and in the step of heat-developing, the photothermographic material passes at a transport speed of 22 to 40 mm/sec. through an atmosphere of not less than 117° C. in not less than 10 sec., and further passing, while being brought into contact with the surface of a heating member exhibiting a surface temperature of 90 to 115° C. or in the vicinity of the surface of the heating member.