installing Preps to ensure Kodak plug-ins are correctly placed. The Installation Process
Streamlined JDF workflows reduce the need for manual intervention.
: If your USB license key is not recognized, download and install the latest Sentinel HASP LDK runtime environment from the Thales support website.
Taking a few minutes to prepare your environment will prevent common installation errors.
Windows 10 Professional or Windows 11 Professional (64-bit).
Verify that Preps points to the correct network locations if your shop shares templates across multiple workstations.
| Test | Result | Notes | |------|--------|-------| | Launch Preps 10 standalone | ✅ Pass | Splash screen shows version 10.0.x | | License check (Help → About) | ✅ Pass | "Licensed to [Company]" and "Valid until N/A" (perpetual) | | Open existing .job file from Preps 9 | ✅ Pass | Automatic conversion to Preps 10 format | | Create new imposition with template | ✅ Pass | 64-bit rendering, fast page preview | | Print to JDF / TIFF / PPF | ✅ Pass | Output module present | | Prinergy integration (if applicable) | ✅ Pass | "Send to Prinergy" button active | | Command line imposition (Headless mode) | ✅ Pass | Preps.exe -i input.jdf -o output.tiff |
: Enter the server name or IP address where the FLM is hosted.
Input your alphanumeric Partner ID and the software serial key provided in your Kodak fulfillment email.
Click to close the setup wizard. Do not launch the app yet. macOS Installation Steps
is highly recommended for stable performance. You should also have at least of available disk space. Acrobat Requirement: Install the necessary Adobe Acrobat licenses on the workstation