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- If you are performing only upgrading the software from version 5.2 or later on an existing workstation, you can go straight to the topic about installing the software.
- If the current proofer controller is being retired, a technical representative will install the new workstation and software. See the topics about preparing for an upgrade.
Note: The proofer’s driver software and firmware will also be updated as needed. - To determine whether a workstation upgrade is also required and for suggested workstation specifications, see the appendix.
- Other topics provide information about upgrading or adding other system components, including optional Kodak ColorFlow software, proofers, client workstations, or spectrophotometers.
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Kodak Proofing Software upgrade scenarios
The version 8.3 4 software installer supports upgrading from version 5.2 or later.
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- From version 5.2 or 6x: Upgrade directly to version 8.34.
- From version 4x, 5.0, or 5.1: First upgrade directly to version 5.2 to migrate and prepare the data, and then upgrade directly to version 8.34.
- Upgrades from legacy versions (3.3 or earlier) are no longer supported. If you want to attempt upgrading a legacy version, see portal answer 68053 for self-serve information and downloads that may help.
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You can reuse your previous Kodak Proofing Software license, proofer and controller settings, and resources, including media configurations, hot folders, profiles, layouts, color bars, and reports.
- When a Kodak Proofing Software upgrade is installed beside an existing version, copies of the existing proofing settings and data are automatically migrated to the new installation. The migration process reformats the data as needed to be compatible with the upgrade and automatically adds default settings for any new features.
- The version 8.3 4 installer can be used to upgrade and reuse data only from version 5.2 or later. To ensure data compatibility if upgrading from an earlier version, upgrade first to version 5.2 and then to 8.34.
- Before any major system changes, always create a complete KPS data backup.
- Disk space requirements depend on the amount of data involved.
- If space permits, the earlier version may remain installed alongside the upgrade.
- If there is not enough disk space, the upgrade will fail.