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  • Developer temperature is too low.
  • Developer in the processor is depleted due to inadequate replenishment.
  • Developer in the processor is contaminated by fixer or water.
  • Developer has been improperly mixed.
  • Fixer in the processor has been depleted due to inadequate replenishment.
  • Recirculation in the processor has stopped.
  • Too much starter in the developer in the processor.
  • Improper safelight.
  • Expired film is starting to degrade.
  • Film has been exposed to excessive heat.
  • Light is leaking into cassettes.
  • Developer has oxidized.