This document explains how to prepare for a proofing system upgrade, and it provides instructions for installing the upgrade software on an existing proofer controller workstation. You might need only portions of this document:
Basic experience with Kodak Proofing Software and Epson printer is assumed for anyone performing an upgrade task.
See the System components section of the release notes for information about these components:
The version 11.0 software installer supports upgrading from version 8.5 or later.
If the existing workstation configuration—particularly the available disk space and RAM—can accommodate the current upgrade, you simply install it alongside the earlier version. A copy of the proofing configuration data is automatically migrated to the new version.
The upgrade path depends on the existing version:
Important: Ensure that the device driver and firmware for any Epson printer and spectrophotometer used at this workstation are up to date before activating and using this software upgrade for production proofing.
New workstation installations must be performed by a qualified Kodak (or Kodak dealer) service representative. However, you can prepare for moving a proofer from an older controller to a new workstation by backing up the data on the older system and placing it in a secure, accessible network location, so it can be used to configure the new system.
Note: Microsoft no longer supports Windows 7 and stopped issuing the automatic updates that were previously downloaded to your system after being qualified by the Kodak Windows System Update Service (WSUS). For security reasons, you should replace any existing Microsoft Windows 7 proofer controllers.
See the Spectrophotometer upgrade notes section in the release notes.
You can reuse your previous Kodak Proofing Software, proofer and controller settings, and resources, including media configurations, hot folders, profiles, layouts, color bars, and reports.