ColorGATE’s Productionserver is compatible with most standard operating systems and hardware. Check with your sales representative to determine compatibility with your specific hardware and software environment.
Operating systems (64-Bit):
- Microsoft Windows 10 (Pro, Enterprise)
- Microsoft Windows 11
- Microsoft Windows Server 2016
- Microsoft Windows Server 2019(For optimal performance we recommend Microsoft Windows 10 or 11)
- Apple Mac devices with ARM-based processors (M1 chips) are not supported. On Intel-based Macs, Productionserver can be used in conjunction with a hardware dongle (Single Host License / Hardware) and Parallels Desktop.
Minimum hardware requirements:
- CPU: Intel Core i3-2100 / AMD Athlon II X2 340
- RAM: ≥4 GB
- Free disk space: 120 GB
- Display resolution: 1280 x 1024
Recommended for using one printer:
- CPU: Intel i5-7500 or newer / AMD Ryzen 5 1600 or newer
- RAM: ≥8 GB
- Free disk space: 120 GB SSD
- Display resolution: 1920 x 1080
Recommended for using multiple printers:
- CPU: Intel i9-9900K or newer / AMD Ryzen 7 3800X or newer
- RAM: ≥16 GB
- Free disk space: 512 GB NVME
- Display resolution: 1920 x 1080
Installation and operation:
USB port for hardware dongle required; LAN adapter, TCP/IP for network access required, software-based licenses require internet access (the software must connect to license server approximately once per day).
Interfaces:
- Ethernet, TCP/IP, USB, FireWire
Software based licenses:
Operation of the ColorGATE software on virtual machines is not permitted with software based licenses.
Hardware based licenses ("hardware dongle"):
If the virtualization solution supports USB, ColorGATE software can usually be operated with hardware-based licenses. Please note, however, that ColorGATE cannot provide support for problems that occur in the context of the virtualization solution. There may be restrictions when printers, measuring devices or cutting plotters are connected via USB. In addition, the hardware requirements must be exclusively available as resources for the virtual machine to ensure a high-performance operation of the software. For these reasons, we recommend using virtualized environments for testing purposes only.
Ready to get started?
Get a Workflow Assessment
To begin our partner journey, please reach out and we will be in touch shortly.
Get a Workflow Assessment
Get a Free ColorGATE Productionserver Trial
Let’s discuss trying our software in your print environment!
Contact ColorGATE