# InkRIP — questions only Eric can answer

InkRIP-only. Do not put serials or passwords into this tree.

1. ~~**Activation on Monitor-PC:**~~ **Answered 2026-09-05 — activated.**
2. **Admin drivers:** Can you run `C:\Users\eric\Downloads\InkRIP\inkrip_install_drivers_admin.ps1` elevated so virtual printer / USB drivers finish? *(Can wait; do not auto-run.)*
3. ~~**Which physical printer** should Monitor-PC’s InkRIP talk to first~~ **Skipped for now (2026-09-05) — Eric deferred hardware; continue software-only learning.** Re-open when ready: model / SKU / USB vs network and which **InkRIP printer driver** name to select.
4. ~~**ICC depth / spectrophotometer:**~~ **Skipped with hardware (2026-09-05) — stay on factory/default profiles until Eric says otherwise.** Re-open when ready for full ink-limit → linearisation → ICC.
5. ~~**Control software next to InkRIP:**~~ **Skipped with hardware (2026-09-05).** Re-open when a printer is chosen so Job Manager connection training matches reality.
6. **Hotfolder (software/config):** Do you want hotfolder enabled for training, and which watch folder + `.prn` output folder on Monitor-PC? *(Useful without naming a machine — paths only.)*
7. **Output convention:** Preferred ripped output type/location (e.g. `.prn` folder) for practice jobs?
8. **Version pin:** Stay on **7.2.14.0.4** as installed, or move to a newer cncu “latest version” build?
9. **Practice file locations:** Where should practice canvases / sample RIPs live on Monitor-PC (and which folders are off-limits)?

Updated: 2026-09-05 (SAST).