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Download Software and Other Supporting Files
All Parker Franklin Software is free to download and use - there are no licence fees or any other charges for the software. Our intention is to provide you with the tools to get the best from our services. However whilst ProofStation can be used without actually using our printing services (for example connected directly to a dye sublimation printer), this does require our explicit agreement first.
  Summary and links to the different sections on this page  
 
In Brief
Core Programs
Instructions
Utilities
Price List
Image Templates
Quick Start
Quick links if you know what you need
All the main Parker Franklin programs
Downloading instructions
Additional useful programs
The Parker Franklin price list
Templates for calendars and bookmarks
Getting started with ProofStation
 
     

  Core Programs  
  Note that all the software in this section should be running at the same version number to ensure compatibility of the data that they exchange. It is intended in the future to provide a single download that will install the whole suite in one go.

VERSION 2.35
Download Recent changes
Download ProofStation
Image capture and proof printing software

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  • 2.331 - Group images in combined jobs can now be uploaded to the web alongside the portrait images
  • 2.334 - On SIMS style jobs when printing out the names and their barcodes, 14 names will now be printed per page (rather than 12) and we can supply perforated paper to match this layout.
  • 2.334 - Fixed problem with image updating on SIMS jobs
  • 2.335 - New staff board print product added
  • 2.336 - Scan only option added for SIMS jobs
  • 2.338 - When dropping images into ProofStation it will automatically go into Untethered mode
  • 2.338 - New message added when printing multiple order forms telling you how many have been done
  • 2.339 - "Deleted" images are now placed into a deleted folder, which can easily be deleted or moved to make FTP transfers of the database faster
  • 2.339 - We have (finally) tracked down and (hopefully) fixed the bug that causes crashes when dropping large numbers of images into ProofStation
  • 2.35 - SIMS data can now be taken from cameras that include a barcode scanner eg. Fuji S5Pro
Download SID
Sales Information Database

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  • 2.110 - Watermarks can now be applied to web thumbnails
  • 2.113 - Fixed problem with printing multi-image proof order forms in jobs with multiple photographers
  • 2.200 - All orders are now multi-orders (Simple single part orders are now multi-orders with only 1 part)
  • 2.330 - New banner caption products added
  • 2.331 - Group images in combined jobs can now be uploaded to the web alongside the portrait images
  • 2.335 - New staff board print product added
  • 2.337 - New quick search added to some views
Download PackCoder
Design your packs and give them prices

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  • 2.100 - Implemented new prices for 2010-2011
  • 2.200 - Some new panaoramic sizes have been added
  • 2.200 - Composite and Group A2 poster prints added
  • 2.310 - If you have one you can now enter your Parker Franklin discount so it is used in calculating the printing charges for your packs
  • 2.310 - New 2011-2012 prices added
  • 2.330 - New banner caption products added
  • 2.335 - New staff board print product added
Download ProofLayout
Design your own order forms for ProofStation to overlay the proof image and pack details on

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  • The barcode font is no longer used, barcodes are now generated internally removing the need to install and maybe buy barcode fonts.
  • Allow choice of colour for the copyright notice and the line across the image
  • Alternative way of loading from the hot folder
  • Rotation of proof image now enabled
  • Setting of the proof overprint diagonal line width
  • 2.044 - There is now an option to only print one set of pack descriptions and prices on multi image order forms
  • 2.060 - 6 more lines of extra text now available in the order form layout
Download OrderGen
Use our Return Only service and save money doing your own order processing

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  • 2.090 - Modified to work with the new compressed barcodes generated by ProofStation
  • 2.100 - Implemented new prices for 2010-2011
  • 2.115 - Email reminder added when program is closed down.
  • 2.200 - All orders are now multi-orders (Simple part single orders are now multi-orders with only 1 part)
  • 2.200 - There is now a minimise button available to minimise OrderGen whilst it is running
  • 2.330 - New banner caption products added
  • 2.335 - New staff board print product added
Download CompositeLayout
Design the layout for composite prints

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  • New composite layout software for arranging multiple portraits on a single print
 
     

  Download Instructions  
 

The software will work fine on both Windows XP and Vista, however on Vista we have found that on installation it may tell you that "this program might not have installed correctly". This message can be safely ignored and you should select the option "this program installed correctly".

All the software downloads are self extracting ".exe" files and when run will install the software.

All the other downloads (price list and template files) are "zip" compressed files.

For the program downloads (Core Software and Utilities) either:

  1. Click the link.
  2. Save the file to your local system.
  3. Double click the downloaded file to run it (something like ProofStation_Setup.exe)
  4. Follow the instructions. All the defaults should be fine for most normal configurations.
  5. Some versions of windows may complain about lack of certification - this can be safely ignored.

Or:

  1. Click the link.
  2. Run the file (if you have that option, otherwise use the instructions immediately above)
  3. Follow the instructions. All the defaults should be fine for most normal configurations.
  4. Some versions of windows may complain about lack of certification - this can be safely ignored.

For the non program downloads (Price List and Image Templates)

  1. Download the file.
  2. Extract the contained files to a suitable location from which you can use them.
  3. Use the files with their normal applications.
 
     

  In Brief  
  If you know exactly what you want just download it here:
Core Programs V2.35 ProofStation
SID
PackCoder
ProofLayout
OrderGen
CompositeLayout
Utilities V2.03
 
TxtConvert
Price List 2011-2012 Parker Franklin Price List
Image Templates

reorder forms added
catalogue reorder pack CSV added
2011 calendars added
2012 calendars added

ProofStation Templates
 
     

  Utilities  
 
Download Version Recent Changes
Download TxtConvert
Text and CSV file conversion utility for converting UNIX and MAC to PC format.
V2.03
  • New version is slightly easier to use
  • New installation mechanism

Notes:

  • TxtConvert - If you download emails using a Mac or UNIX system then any text files, such as Pack CSV files or order form layout files, that are sent to you may be corrupted due to differences in the way the different operating systems handle such files. In which case you should download TxtConvert and run it on the PC you will be using on events, to convert the files back to a format that will work correctly with the rest of the programs.
 
     

  Price List  
 
Download Recent changes
Download the Price List
The Parker Franklin price list is a dynamic spreadsheet, that allows you to easily calculate the price of packs made up from multiple products. To read about how it works click the link below

Read more...
  • New CD and Poster Print products
  • 2010 - 2011 prices
  • Added some more panoramic products and Group and Composite A2 prints
  • 2011 - 2012 prices and some new products
  • New banner caption products added
 
     

  Image Templates  
 

If you wish to use your own designs for bookmarks, calendars and reorder forms then please download the zip file below. It contains template files for calendars, bookmarks and reorder forms along with an instruction document in PDF format. When creating your own files it is vital that they are exactly the same size, resolution and orientation as these templates, otherwise the printing results will be unpredictable.

Download Recent changes
Download the Image Templates
Image templates for calendars and bookmarks

Read more...
  • Custom and catalogue reorder forms added
  • Catalogue reorder pack CSV added
  • 2011 calendar added
  • 2012 calendar added
 
     

  ProofStation Quick Start  
  ProofStation is by far the most significant of these programs and can be a little daunting to get started with. There is full help available from within the program, which can also be viewed here.

We have also placed a quick start guide online here.

However you may find it easier to give us a ring, we are more than happy to talk you through getting started with any and all of our software. You can find our contact details here.