A silent installation allows software to be installed without displaying the standard installation wizard or requiring user input. This method is commonly used in enterprise or IT environments to automate deployment across multiple machines, ensuring consistency and saving time. While Epilog’s Software Suite installer now supports this feature, certain system-level prompts—such as Windows driver trust confirmations—may still require user interaction.
As of version 2.2.16.2, the Epilog Software Suite installer includes support for silent installation, with some important caveats:
- Silent installation is supported, but this may not operate correctly in a headless mode.
- During installation, Windows may still prompt the user to confirm whether they trust Epilog as a driver publisher. This prompt cannot be bypassed through command-line arguments.
Download the Software Suite
Before running the silent installer, make sure you’ve downloaded the correct version of the Epilog Software Suite.
You can find the latest version on the Epilog Laser website:
Download Epilog Software Suite from epiloglaser.com
PowerShell or Command Prompt Instructions
Run the following command from the directory containing the installer. Be sure to replace <username> with the actual Windows user name for the target system. If you are installing a later version of the Epilog Software Suite, make sure to replace EpilogSuite_2.2.16.2_x64.exe with the correct installer file name.
.\EpilogSuite_2.2.16.2_x64.exe --confirm-command --accept-licenses --default-answer install TargetDir="C:\Epilog Laser\<username>" SilentGhostscriptInstallerAndAcceptLicense="True"Parameters Breakdown
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--confirm-command: Confirms intent to proceed with installation. -
--accept-licenses: Automatically accepts the license agreement. -
--default-answer install: Sets the installation as the default action. -
TargetDir="C:\Epilog Laser\<username>": Specifies the installation directory. -
SilentGhostscriptInstallerAndAcceptLicense="True": Installs Ghostscript silently and accepts its license.
Launching the Software Suite After Installation
Once the Epilog Software Suite has been installed, you can start the required components using the following PowerShell commands. Replace <username> with the correct Windows user name:
cd "C:\Epilog Laser\<username>"
.\EpilogDashboard.exe --hide
.\EpilogDashboard.exe --jmcdsets the working directory to the installation path.--hidelaunches the Dashboard in the background, which is recommended until a job is sent to it.--jmopens the Job Manager, where users can configure and manage laser systems.
Both commands should be executed to ensure that all necessary components of the Software Suite are properly initialized.
Troubleshooting
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The installation appears to hang or pause unexpectedly
This is likely due to a Windows security prompt requesting confirmation to install drivers.
These prompts must be accepted manually and will interrupt a fully silent installation.
Consider pre-installing the driver trust certificate or deploying via Group Policy if possible. -
Nothing happens after running the command
Make sure you are running the command from the correct directory and that the installer file name is correct.
You may also need to run the terminal or PowerShell session as an Administrator. -
Files are not installing to the correct user directory
Double-check that you’ve replaced
<username>in theTargetDirparameter with the correct Windows username.
The installer will not automatically substitute this value.
