Review note: Licensing is the #1 frustration. The license manager must be installed before Preps itself, or activation fails silently.
Preps uses "Marks" (registration targets, color bars, fold marks).
Go to Edit > Preferences > File Locations.
Kodak Preps 10 installed successfully with full functionality. The software is stable, responsive, and backward-compatible with Preps 9.x jobs and templates. For prepress departments using Prinergy 10, tight integration eliminates manual JDF exports. Recommended for production deployment after validating license server connectivity and network mark library access.
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Installing Kodak Preps 10 varies depending on whether you are running it as a standalone application or as part of an integrated Kodak Prinergy Workflow. 1. Pre-Installation Requirements kodak preps 10 install
Before starting, ensure your system meets the minimum requirements for Preps 10:
Operating System: Windows 10/11 Pro or Enterprise, or Windows Server 2016/2019. (Mac OS is also supported, though security settings may require adjustment).
Hardware: At least 12 GB RAM (16 GB recommended) and an Intel i5/i7 processor with 4+ cores. Permissions: You must log on as a computer administrator. 2. Installation Steps (Standalone)
If you are installing Preps independently of a Prinergy Workflow:
Backup Existing Data: If a previous version is installed, back up your current installation folder to save templates, marks, and resources.
Download the Installer: Log in to the Kodak Customer Portal, search the Knowledge Base for "Preps 10 downloads," and download the installer for your OS. Trial: No public trial for Preps 10; you
Run the Wizard: Double-click the installer and follow the on-screen Installation Wizard instructions.
Restart: A computer restart may be required to complete the process.
Migrate Settings: Use the Migration Utility tool to copy previous configurations from your backup to the new Preps 10 folder. 3. Integrated Installation (Prinergy) For users with Kodak Prinergy Workflow 10.x:
Automatic Install: Preps 10 is typically installed automatically with the Workshop/Workspace client software when you upgrade your Prinergy environment.
Floating License: If using a floating license (FLIM), ensure Prinergy Workflow 10.x is properly configured to distribute the Preps 10 license to client workstations. 4. Licensing and Activation
Preps 10 uses software-based licensing instead of older physical dongles. Review note: Licensing is the #1 frustration
Initial Launch: Open Preps; a Licensing Control dialog box will appear.
Upgrade from Dongle: If you have an old dongle, Preps can often retrieve the ID automatically to convert it to a software license. If not, manually enter the 6-digit ID etched on the dongle.
Direct Activation: Enter your Kodak Customer Portal ID (email) and the 15-digit software serial number provided by Kodak, then click Retrieve License.
Note for Mac Users: If you see a security error, go to System Preferences > Security & Privacy and set "Allow applications downloaded from" to Anywhere. Upgrading to a software-based license - Preps 10
You will see two radio buttons:
Action: Choose Network License Client if you have multiple prepress operators. Enter the hostname or IP of your license server (e.g., KODAK-LIC-01 or 192.168.1.200).