After the completes, you must activate it. Version 10 has moved away from the old parallel port dongles.
Once finished, check the box "Launch Kodak Preps 10" and click . A reboot is recommended but not mandatory unless the installer requests it.
Provide your macOS administrator username and password when prompted to authorize the installation.
To transition smoothly into production after a successful installation, execute these configuration tasks: kodak preps 10 install
After installation, check Kodak’s Knowledge Base for the latest Service Pack (as of this writing, SP1 fixes a specific bug related to cut-stack sheet sorting). Automate your backups of %AppData%\Kodak\Preps 10\Settings to preserve your custom mark sets and keyboard shortcuts.
However, a successful transition to this powerful tool begins with a flawless . Whether you are upgrading from an older version (like 5.x or 6.x) or performing a clean installation on a new Windows workstation, this guide will walk you through the prerequisites, the step-by-step installation process, post-install configuration, and troubleshooting common errors.
Close any existing versions of Preps. It is highly recommended to back up your existing Preps installation folder, especially your Profiles , Marks , and Templates folders. After the completes, you must activate it
: Ensure that you have granted Preps 10 "Full Disk Access" under your macOS System Settings > Privacy & Security menu.
Read through the End User License Agreement (EULA), select I Accept , and click Next .
Go to Edit > Preferences > File Locations . A reboot is recommended but not mandatory unless
Select the destination disk (usually Macintosh HD) and click .
Kodak Preps is the industry benchmark imposition software for print professionals, enabling efficient page layout, sheet optimization, and error reduction across commercial printing, publishing, and packaging applications. Version 10 introduces full support for modern macOS and Windows environments, advanced PDF handling, and a streamlined licensing system that replaces older hardware dongles with software-based activation.