How to Install and Set Up Imprint Basic Edition Step by Step Guide

admin67410
Feb 12
3 min read

Getting started with Imprint Basic Edition is straightforward when you follow the right steps. This guide walks you through the entire process of installing and setting up the software so you can manage your Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) royalty and payment data efficiently. Whether you are new to Imprint or just need a refresher, this step-by-step tutorial will help you get up and running quickly.

Step One: Locate Your Downloaded File

After downloading Imprint Basic Edition, the first step is to find the installation file. This file is usually saved in your Downloads folder on your computer. The file name will look something like this:

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Imprint_Basic_XX_XX_XX_XXXX.zip

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Make sure you know where this file is located before moving on to the next step.

Step Two: Extract the Imprint Folder

The downloaded file is compressed in a ZIP format. You need to open this ZIP file and extract its contents. Inside, you will find a folder named Imprint.

Extract this folder to a location on your hard drive where you want to keep the application. This could be your Documents folder or any other place you prefer.
Avoid extracting it to temporary folders that might get cleaned up automatically.

Step Three: Launch Imprint for the First Time

Navigate to the extracted Imprint folder and find the executable file named Imprint.exe.

Double-click on Imprint.exe to start the application.
This will launch Imprint for the first time and begin the setup process.

Step Four: Use the Setup Wizard

When you open Imprint for the first time, a Setup Wizard will appear. This wizard helps you configure the software.

You will see two options: Create a new publisher or Restore from a backup.
For this guide, select Create a new publisher to start fresh.

Imprint Initial Setup Screen

Step Five: Create Your Imprint Database

The next screen will ask you to fill in several fields related to your publishing details.

Enter all required information carefully.
Once completed, click the Create Imprint Database button.
This action sets up your database where all your royalty and payment data will be stored.

Step Six: Download Your KDP Statements

Before you can import data into Imprint, you need to download your royalty and payment statements from your Kindle Direct Publishing account.

Log in to your KDP dashboard.
Scroll down to the Statements section.
Download all royalty and payment statements for each month you want to track.
Payment statements are optional but recommended for accurate currency conversion.

Step Seven: Import Royalty Files into Imprint

Return to the Imprint application and find the Batch Import Royalty Files (XLSX) button.

Click this button and select all the royalty files you downloaded from KDP.
Press OK to start the import.
Imprint will display a message showing how many files were successfully imported.

Imprint Import Data Screen

Step Eight: Import Payment Files for Currency Accuracy

Next, click on the Batch Import Payment Files button.

Select all the payment files you downloaded.
Importing these files ensures that Imprint uses the correct exchange rates for your transactions.
If you skip this step, Imprint will apply default exchange rates, which may not be accurate.

Step Nine: Manage Authors in Imprint

After importing your data, click on the Authors tab located in the left sidebar.

You will see a list of authors extracted from your KDP data.
Select the first author in the list to review or edit their details.
You can set legal name, email, royalty percentage, advance amount and currency here.