Software and software requirements is confusing, this is what I have found

These are installed directly on the scanner’s PC and are responsible for film scanning and initial image handling.

• A1 Ver. 1.0-0E-001 – Custom Button Setting Tool

→ Scanner UI customization → SP

• A1 Ver. 3.0-0E-518 – Frontier 330/340 System Disk

→ Operating system-level installer for the 330/340 scanner → SP

• A1 Ver. 7.6-0E-920 – Frontier 350/370 System Disk

→ System OS/software package for SLP1000SE/SP connected to 350/370 → SP

• A3 Ver. 1.0-0X-010 – Type f Paper LUT Installer

→ Color LUTs for soft-proofing in scanner UI → SP

• Backup Diskette – SLP1000SE Film Scanner Ver. 1.0-0E-316

→ Scanner PC backup OS and config → SP

• IdxIniPath.ini and IdxIniPath(1).ini

→ Scanner image path configurations (common in SP install) → SP

• Merlin Patch

→ Patch for scanner software (Merlin = SP GUI) → SP

• aspi_471a2.exe

→ ASPI driver for SCSI scanning hardware on older Windows (NT/2000) → SP

A1 Series: System Software

• A1 Ver. 1.0-0E-001 – Frontier 330/340 Custom Button Setting Tool

This utility allows technicians to customize button functions on the Frontier 330/340 series, tailoring the user interface to specific workflow requirements.

• A1 Ver. 3.0-0E-518 – Frontier 330/340 System Disk

A core system software package for the Frontier 330/340 models, providing essential operating system components and drivers necessary for the minilab’s functionality.

• A1 Ver. 7.6-0E-920 – Frontier 350/370 System Disk

An updated system disk tailored for the Frontier 350/370 series, ensuring compatibility and optimal performance of the minilab’s hardware and software components.

A3 Series: Paper LUT Installer

• A3 Ver. 1.0-0X-010 – Type f Paper LUT Installer

This installer applies specific Look-Up Tables (LUTs) for Type f paper, calibrating color output to match the characteristics of the paper type, thereby ensuring accurate color reproduction.

B1 Series: Variety Print Service

• B1 Ver. 4.0-1E-002 – Variety Print Service (Template Vol. 1)

A collection of templates for the Variety Print Service, enabling the creation of customized print products such as calendars, greeting cards, and photo albums.

• B1 Ver. 4.0-2E-003 – Variety Print Service (Template Vol. 2)

An additional set of templates expanding the creative options available within the Variety Print Service.

• B1 Ver. 4.5-0E-301 – Frontier 340 Variety Print Service (Standard)

The standard software package for the Frontier 340, facilitating the production of a variety of print formats and products.

Backup Diskettes for SLP1000SE

• Backup Diskette – SLP1000SE Film Scanner Ver. 1.0-0E-316 No. 3073488

Contains backup software and configurations for the SLP1000SE film scanner, essential for system recovery and maintenance.

• Backup Diskette – SLP1000SE Printer Processor Ver. 1.0-0E-316 No. 3073488

Provides backup for the printer processor component of the SLP1000SE, ensuring continuity in case of system failures.

C Series: Digital Image Services

• C10 Ver. 1.0-0E-028 – Variety Print (for Digital Image) Service (Standard)

Enables the creation of various print products from digital images, offering standard templates and layouts.

• C10 Ver. 1.0-1E-006 – Variety Print (for Digital Image) Service (Template Vol.1)

An expansion pack providing additional templates for the Variety Print Service, enhancing creative possibilities.

• C10 Ver. 1.0-2E-002 – Variety Print (for Digital Image) Service (Template Vol.2)

Further extends the template library, allowing for a broader range of print product designs.

• C14 Ver. 1.0-0E-005 – Full Automatic Red-Eye Correction Software for Digital

This software automatically detects and corrects red-eye effects in digital images, streamlining the photo editing process.

• C2 Ver. 1.7 – DI File Import-Export Service

Facilitates the import and export of digital image files, ensuring seamless integration with other systems and workflows.

• C4/C5 Ver. 5.5-0E-912aU – DI Print/Data Writing Service

Provides services for printing digital images and writing data to various storage media, supporting a range of output formats.

• C7 Ver. 1.7 & C8 Ver. 1.1

Specific functionalities of these versions are not detailed in the available documentation.

Additional Utilities

• CDRLibrary_V176

A library utility potentially used for managing CD-R writing operations within the minilab system.

• Frontier 340 Recovery Disc Ver. 1.0

A recovery disc designed for the Frontier 340, enabling system restoration in the event of software issues or failures.

• IdxIniPath.ini & IdxIniPath(1).ini

Configuration files that may store initialization parameters for indexing paths used by the system.

• Merlin Patch

A software patch, possibly addressing specific bugs or enhancing features within the Merlin software suite.

• aspi_471a2.exe

An installer for the Adaptec ASPI layer, which provides support for SCSI device communication, essential for certain hardware integrations.

🖨️ For the FMPC (Print Server / Receiving PC)

These packages are installed on the FMPC, which handles outputting scanned digital images to the printer.

• B1 Ver. 4.0-1E-002 – Variety Print Service (Template Vol. 1)

• B1 Ver. 4.0-2E-003 – Variety Print Service (Template Vol. 2)

• B1 Ver. 4.5-0E-301 – Frontier 340 Variety Print Service (Standard)

→ Print layout tools/templates → FMPC

• C10 Ver. 1.0-0E-028 – Variety Print (Digital Image) Service (Standard)

• C10 Ver. 1.0-1E-006 – Template Vol. 1

• C10 Ver. 1.0-2E-002 – Template Vol. 2

→ Extended variety print options → FMPC

• C14 Ver. 1.0-0E-005 – Red-Eye Correction Software

→ Auto-correction plug-in for FMPC image processing → FMPC

• C2 Ver. 1.7 – DI File Import-Export Service

→ FMPC handles file IO and data exchange between DI systems → FMPC

• C4 C5 Ver. 5.5-0E-912aU – DI Print/Data Writing Service

→ Digital imaging printing and CD write services → FMPC

• C7 Ver. 1.7 / C8 Ver. 1.1

→ These are utility support modules for print/data handling → FMPC

• CDRLibrary_V176

→ CD writing library for FMPC CD writer → FMPC

• Frontier 340 Recovery Disc Ver. 1.0

→ If this is for FMPC system recovery (not SLP), then → FMPC

Other

Some tools can apply to either system depending on configuration or integration:

• A3 Paper LUT Installer → Usually on SP but can be used on FMPC for color calibration/preview.

• Merlin Patch → If your FMPC also runs scanner preview or GUI, it may also benefit.

• IdxIniPath.ini → Usually for the SP path config but could be used on FMPC if FMPC accesses image folders.

From what I can find these are required for the FMPC