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 // I am NOT using this
→ Scanner UI customization
• A1 Ver. 3.0-0E-518 – Frontier 330/340 System Disk // I am NOT using this
→ Operating system-level installer for the 330/340 scanner
• A1 Ver. 7.6-0E-920 – Frontier 350/370 System Disk
→ System OS/software package for SLP1000SE/SP connected to 350/370
• A3 Ver. 1.0-0X-010 – Type f Paper LUT Installer // I am NOT using this
→ Color LUTs for soft-proofing in scanner UI
• Backup Diskette – SLP1000SE Film Scanner Ver. 1.0-0E-316 // I am NOT using this
• Merlin Patch 1 2 and 3
→ Patch for scanner software (Merlin = SP GUI)
• aspi_471a2.exe
→ ASPI driver for SCSI scanning hardware on older Windows (NT/2000) → SP
• A1 Ver. 1.0-0E-001 – Frontier 330/340 Custom Button Setting Tool // I am NOT using this
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 // I am NOT using this
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// I AM USING this
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 // I am NOT using this
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) // I am NOT using this
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) // I am NOT using this
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) // I am NOT using this
The standard software package for the Frontier 340, facilitating the production of a variety of print formats and products.
C Series: Digital Image Services
• C10 Ver. 1.0-0E-028 – Variety Print (for Digital Image) Service (Standard) //Not necessary
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) //Not necessary
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) //Not necessary
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 //Not necessary
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 //Not necessary
Facilitates the import and export of digital image files, ensuring seamless integration with other systems and workflows.
Tis is an older version for receiving images from scanner and can work with out c4/c5 but I have not been successful.
• 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.
This is the only way I have gotten my set up to work and the only software I needed + merlin patches
• C7 Ver. 1.7 & C8 Ver. 1.1
Specific functionalities of these versions are not detailed in the available documentation. // Haven’t tried it