Installation and Licensing (SPC)

Installation and Licensing

This section covers how to install Smart Print Controller (SPC) and activate the license.

1. Install Smart Print Controller

Run the installer:

CODE

SpcSetup.exe

Follow the installation wizard to complete setup.

Default installation paths

SPC application:
C:\Program Files\Hybrid Software\Smart Print Controller
Harlequin Direct:
C:\SPCHD

These paths may be relevant when configuring integrations or troubleshooting.
If your deployment uses custom locations, ensure downstream configuration is updated accordingly.

2. Launch SPC

After installation, you can start SPC using:

Start Menu → Hybrid Software → Smart Print Controller
Or directly:
CODE
```
spc.exe
```
(from the installation directory)

3. Activate the license

When SPC is launched for the first time, the Product Activation window is displayed.

To activate:

Enter the product key provided by your Helix representative
Ensure the system has an active Internet connection
Complete the activation process

4. Verify activation

After successful activation:

SPC launches to the main application interface
No further activation prompts are shown on start-up

License behaviour

The product key is persisted on the system after activation
Subsequent upgrades of SPC on the same machine:
- Do not require reactivation
- Automatically reuse the existing license

Notes and constraints

Internet access is required for initial activation
If activation fails:
- Verify network connectivity
- Confirm the product key is valid
For offline or managed deployment scenarios, contact Helix support

After activation using your product key, any newer versions of the application that you install will use that key and not require additional activation.