The Business Link installer extracts and installs the software, activates the related Prinergy software components and automatically starts the Business Link server.
Full installations of the Business Link software are generally performed by Kodak, either in the factory, directly at your site, or via a remote connection to your site, particularly when the software will be used for MIS connectivity.
For the best results, always read the release notes for the version you are installing.
- Download the installer or installation updater to the Prinergy server.
- Double click to expand the contents of the archive if needed.
- Double click on the exe to start the update
- Accept the terms of the license agreement.
- Accept (recommended) the default installation location of
C:\ProgramFiles\Kodak\BusinessLink\<version>. - Accept the default location for the JDFFiles file-share folder.
Note: The JDFFiles file share will grow over time. Select a location on the local host computer with at least 3 GB of available space. It must not be on a network server. - Click next through the type of connectivity that will be used: ICS for two-way MIS connectivity using the CIP4 ICS standard.
- After selecting the default language, click Next to start the installation.
Note: You can later change the language setting on the Configuration tab.
The installer displays its progress as it extracts files, creates folders and shortcuts, updates the registry, and starts the software. - When prompted, click Finish to exit the installer.
- Obtain and install the most recent update if needed
Note: Do not open the Administration Client until you have installed the update.
Next: Open the Administration Client to configure the software. See Software updates and upgrades and Opening the Administration Client.