If you answered "yes" to all three, then proceed. Find a trusted RIP forum, request the ISO from a verified user, verify the SHA-1 hash, and get back to cutting vinyl.
Do not download an ISO from torrent sites or unauthorized forums. Aside from being illegal (copyright infringement), these files often contain:
Yes. Archive it on a RAID 1 drive and a M-DISC (1000-year archival Blu-ray). That ISO is the only key to resurrecting a production-critical machine when the dongle eventually fails and you replace it on eBay.
If you have the original FineCut 8 CD (even if it's damaged), it is often required during the installation of
Many users find that downloading the "Upgrade" version of FineCut from the Mimaki Global Website requires the physical CD (or a mounted ISO) to be present during installation to prove ownership. Installation Basics Insert/Mount Disc: Set the CD-ROM or mount your ISO file.