Recommended Hardware Specs for Kiosk & Lab 50 Computers:
- Intel® Core Duo™ or higher processor
- Windows XP Professional w/SP3, Windows 7 or Windows 8 (more info on using Win 8 for Lab 50) (Note: to use the Media Manager, coming summer 2013, Lab 50 will require Windows 7 or higher)
- Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1, 2.0, 3.0, 3.5 and 4.0 with all applicable service packs installed. (downloaded for free from http://update.microsoft.com)
- Microsoft Silverlight installed
- 2GB+ RAM
- 100GB+ hard drive
- Printer installed as the default driver on the PC for printing invoices
- A user account with Administrative privileges
- Active internet connection
- Must be networked to your printer prior to installation
All components must be installed and functioning properly prior to installation, as Lucidiom, Inc. assumes no responsibility for the hardware if purchased from a third-party.
**Note: These items can be
Be sure to choose the custom option when prompted, and check the options off that are available, as they will vary from machine to machine.
Network Requirements:
The APM and Lab 50 software packages do not require internet access to function properly for simple processing of kiosk orders through to the printer, however, it is recommended the machines are online for activation and support purposes.
If the store will be processing orders from Photo Finale or from a kiosk placed in a remote location, internet access must be available at all times on the Lab 50 machine to ensure order receipt and processing in a timely fashion.
The ports and IP addresses used by the various software components are listed below for reference. If the unit is on a domain or behind a firewall, exceptions may need to be made in the configuration in order for these applications to work properly.
Listing of Sites Utilized by Lab 50:
65.246.16.205 – www.photofinale.com (HTTP, HTTPS)
This is the consumer photo sharing website for customers to upload, share and order products from their photos.
65.246.16.206 – webservices.photofinale.com (HTTP, HTTPS)
This is the location of the web services that Lab 50 interacts with to communicate with the server.
65.246.16.205 – update.photofinale.com (HTTP, HTTPS)
This is the location that Lab 50 accesses to check for and download any updates to the application software.
65.246.16.208 – storage.photofinale.com (HTTP, HTTPS)
This is the location where Lab 50 accesses photos uploaded by customers for sharing, web album creation, and ordering prints and other products.