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Xitron K2 Workflow Software Installation 

System Overview

The installation of Xitron’s K2 Workflow software requires a stable and well-configured workstation to ensure optimal performance and reliability. Below is the baseline hardware specification we recommend for a smooth installation. This configuration has been tested and verified for compatibility with the K2 Workflow environment.

Please note: These specifications represent a baseline. If you wish to upgrade components such as memory, processor speed, or storage capacity beyond what's listed here, that is perfectly acceptable and may enhance overall performance, especially in high-demand production environments.

Baseline Hardware Configuration:

• Intel Core i7-14700 CPU
  • 20 Cores / 28 Threads
  • 2.10 GHz Base Frequency / 5.40 GHz Max Turbo Frequency
• 16GB DDR5
• 2TB NVMe PCIe SSD (for OS and applications)
• Embedded 10/100/1000 Copper Gigabit Ethernet

This system provides a reliable foundation for the K2 Workflow software, ensuring smooth operation and long-term support.

Supported operating systems: Rip and Server

• Windows server 2022,
• Windows Server 2019 (excludes Server Core, Nano-server and Server 1809 configurations; from HHR v12.1)
• Windows Server 2016 (Standard Edition only, excludes Server Core, Nano-server configurations)
• Windows Server 2012 R2 (Standard Edition only; excludes Server Core configuration)
• Windows 11 Pro 21H2 build 22000 or later
• Windows 10 Pro (excludes Windows Mobile and Mobile Enterprise, embedded, and IoT Core)

Supported operating systems: Client

• Windows 11 Pro 21H2 build 22000 or later
• Windows 10 Pro (excludes Windows Mobile and Mobile Enterprise, embedded, and IoT Core)
• MacOS 14 (Sonoma)
• MacOS 15 (Sequoia)

Loading the K2 workflow.

• Download the K2 installer -  https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/btcfov0znvp9gfzqm91us/AGEEx0oORlmSgE3vfVIEbsc?rlkey=a9n442mjdpvthrmtp2kfm9os0&st=sqs5l5ep&dl=x

• Unzip the downloaded installation package and click on the K2Installer.exe to start the installation process

• When prompted, select the next button

• Accept the terms of the license agreement by checking the tick box then select the new button

• Select the RIP and Workflow product to install (normal installation)
• The other two options are for specialty installations. e.g. Moving the components across several computers or support for multiple output devices; each with their own RIP. 

• The rip requires an LDK product key to be licensed and function, if you have the product key, enter it here.  This can be loaded later if necessary.

• The default destination for the K2 installation is on the root of the C drive.  If you are fine with the default location, select the next button and continue.  If you want to change the location or drive where the K2 installation resides, use the change button to navigate to the new location.

• If you have installed the K2 application if the default directory, you would just keep the default settings.  If you have changed the standard installation path, you will want to point to the new location.

• It is critically important that the Rip Manager server dongle is plugged in and seen by the system to ensure the workflow components are licensed properly.

• Select “Next” to have the installer configure K2 on the system.

• Cloudlflow is a viewer component used by K2, select “Yes” when asked if you want to continue then follow the prompts and instructions as they present themselves.

• Once the installation has been completed, launch the server and verify that the Cloudflow component has been installed correctly.

Now that the K2 Workflow installation has been completed, the next step is to enable imposition functionality—specifically, the ability to create and edit imposition templates and make selections within the Imposition Editor. To accomplish this, we’ll need to install and configure additional components to integrate the necessary applications.

To begin the integration, we’ll install Impostrip on the RIP platform. This will enable Ultimate’s imposition templates to function properly. Once Impostrip is installed, we’ll apply configuration edits to ensure seamless communication between K2 and the imposition environment.

Below is a link to Ultimate's installation guide. Please download and follow the instructions provided. Once the installation is complete, proceed to the next step.

https://help.xitron.com/a/solutions/articles/1000328508

Once Impostrip is loaded and licensed you are ready to integrate the Imposition application with the K2 workflow.

• The application normally is configured to automatically launch at start-up.  To show the application once your system is running, select the show hidden icons” trigger from your taskbar, right-click, and choose “Show Application” as displayed in the screenshots

• Once the application launches, select the gear icon at the top right of the window and scroll down to preferences.

• From within the Settings window, select the XML Configurator.

• Select the Enable XML Ticket Input and toggle it to the on position.  Point the input to C:\ProgramData\Xitron\XiShare\ImpositionXmlInput.

• Next select the Generate Audit XML File for Every Hotfolder Job, toggle the switch on and point it to C:\ProgramData\Xitron\XiShare\XmlAuditOut.

• Now you must save your configuration.

With K2 and Impostrip now installed and properly configured, your workflow is fully equipped to support efficient RIP management and flexible imposition control. This setup provides the foundation for a high-performance, scalable prepress solution that can grow with your production needs. Should you require assistance during installation or configuration, Xitron support is available to help ensure a successful deployment.