Minor software updates that are issued periodically between major releases can be downloaded and installed without support. However, most major upgrades, particularly from older versions of the software, must be performed by Kodak technicians. Be sure to inform yourself about software changes by always reading the release notes that accompany each update or upgrade.
Business Link updaters are cumulative, meaning that they install any previous updates in the current series that are not already installed. For example, installing update 8 in a system that is running version 3.0.5 also installs updates 6 and 7.
Search for Business Link updates on https://partnerplace.kodak.com/.
Updating Business Link
Use the most recently published updater to bring a full installation of the current major release up to date. If you have a valid Link-based license, you can activate any of the connectivity types, regardless of the feature set that was associated with your original license. The software features that you can then implement depend on the MIS software that you are using.
- Download the updater file and release notes from the Partner Place portal at https://partnerplace.kodak.com/.
- To start the updater, double-click the EXE file.
- Accept the terms of the license agreement.
- Select the type of connectivity that will be used:
- ICS for two-way MIS connectivity using the CIP4 ICS standard
- NGP for two-way MIS connectivity using the NGP standard
Note: Reporting capability is included with all of the options.
- Click Next, and complete the installation.
The existing installation folder now contains the updated files.
Keeping your software up to date
Periodically compare the most recent update that is available from the Partner Place portal with the version that is currently installed on your system.
- In the Administration Client, select Start > Programs > Kodak > Prinergy Business Link > Business Link Administration.
- On the Status tab, click the triangle to expand the Link Server pane.
- Note the software Version that is displayed.
- Compare this version to the most recent update that is available on the Partner Place portal: https://partnerplace.kodak.com/
- If a more recent update is available, install the software according to the instructions that are provided with it.
- If you need to set up new features or capabilities that correspond to your updated software, configure the Administration Client for your operational requirements, as needed.