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SelfCheck
System
Model 6210/7210
Staff Guide
3M Library Systems
3M Center, Building 225-4N-14
St. Paul, MN 55144-1000
1-800-328-0067
www.3M.com/library

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  • Page 1 SelfCheck System ™ Model 6210/7210 Staff Guide 3M Library Systems 3M Center, Building 225-4N-14 St. Paul, MN 55144-1000 1-800-328-0067 www.3M.com/library...
  • Page 2 78-8123-7438-3 Rev. D Software Version 4.1 7/20/2005 © 2002–2005 3M. All rights reserved. 3M, SelfCheck, and Tattle-Tape are trademarks of 3M. Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Bad or Unreadable Barcodes................11 Barcode Formats....................11 Barcode Placement....................11 Starting the 3M™ SelfCheck™ System ..............12 Shutting down the 3M™ SelfCheck™ System ............12 Starting 3M™ SelfCheck™ System Manager ............12 3M™ SelfCheck™ System Manager Procedures ............13 Operating Modes....................13 Circulation Properties...................
  • Page 4 Printer problems....................18 Patron screen display information is missing............18 Obtaining Service and Supplies ............19 Printer Paper and other Supplies ................19 Contacting Support..................... 19 3M Library Systems Web Site ..................19 List of Machines and Serial Numbers ..........20 ...
  • Page 5: Safety And Standards

    Please read and understand all safety information before operating this equipment. Intended Use The 3M™ SelfCheck™ System allows library patrons to check out and check in library items on their own. The library items must have barcodes or RFID tags attached that can be read by the scanner. The system performs check- in and checkout procedures through communications with the automated circulation system (ACS) interface module.
  • Page 6: Warning Statements And Safety Instructions

    Equipment Labels and Symbols Refer to accompanying documents. Risk of electric shock. Refer all servicing to the manufacturer. Warning This equipment contains high voltage. Do not remove protective panels. Only 3M factory-trained technicians should service this equipment. Caution Caution Using controls or adjustments, or performing This product contains laser devices.
  • Page 7: Label Locations

    Caution Caution Assembled unit weighs 125 lbs. [56,8 kg]. Do Never lift unit from the front. Lifting from the front not attempt to lift assembled unit alone. may cause the coil assembly to break and falling parts may cause injury. Caution Danger of explosion if internal battery is incorrectly replaced.
  • Page 8: Emc Compliance Usa And Canada

    NO MODIFICATIONS. Modifications to this device shall not be made without the written consent of The 3M Company. Unauthorized modifications may void the authority granted under Federal Communications Commission Rules permitting the operation of this device.
  • Page 9: Emc Compliance Europe

    EMC Compliance Europe This equipment complies with the requirements of the RTTE and EMC directives. Australia This unit complies with the EMC requirements for Australia. ...
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  • Page 11: Quick Reference Guide

    Online Help The library staff and administration can configure how the SelfCheck system works through a utility called the 3M™ SelfCheck™ System Manager. The SelfCheck System Manager has online assistance that includes this document. To read this document on-screen, click Help Topics on the SelfCheck System Manager Help menu.
  • Page 12: Specifications

    (1) Color Monitor (2) Barcode Scanner (3) Keypad (4) Magnetic Card Reader (optional) (5) VCU (Video Checkout Unit)(optional) (6) Receipt Printer Multiple Book Detector (MBD) (internal) Desensitizer (internal) Network Interface Card (internal) RFID (internal) The 3M™ SelfCheck™ System ...
  • Page 13: Color Monitor

    To be checked in or checked out successfully, videotapes must have a barcode applied near one end of the cassette. To be properly sensitized or desensitized, a 3M DVM-1 Security Strip must be applied to the spine of the cassette. For further information, refer to the DVM-1 Security Strip Installation Instructions.
  • Page 14: Receipt Printer

    Each tag is encoded with item identification information by using the 3M™ Staff Workstation or 3M™ Conversion Station. The SelfCheck System Model 7210 uses the information recorded in the RFID tag to check materials in and out. For more information about RFID technology and 3M RFID tags, see http://www.3m.com/us/library. ...
  • Page 15: Communication

    Communication The SelfCheck system communicates with the library’s circulation system using the Standard Interface Protocol (SIP 1.0 or SIP 2.0). The system communicates with patrons by reading the patrons' IDs and leading them through the process of checking out materials. The SelfCheck system displays instructions to help the patron solve problems.
  • Page 16: Starting The 3M™ Selfcheck™ System

    Turn on the power switch on the back of the SelfCheck system. Log in using your designated password, if required. The system automatically starts the SelfCheck system program. Shutting down the 3M™ SelfCheck™ System **316# Press on the keypad, wait for a screen message indicating it's safe to turn the system off, and then turn off the power switch on the back of the system.
  • Page 17: 3M™ Selfcheck™ System Manager Procedures

    3M™ SelfCheck™ System Manager Procedures This section contains common procedures for configuring and adjusting the SelfCheck system using the SelfCheck System Manager. Operating Modes You can put the SelfCheck system into different modes of operation by using the Mode menu.
  • Page 18: Circulation Properties

    Fines and Fees The fines and fees options enable patrons to immediately pay any fines and fees by debiting their smart cards. To use this feature, the 3M™ Public Access Management System must be installed at your site. All debits are synchronized with the library’s circulation system.
  • Page 19: Display Properties

    Display Properties Display properties control the presentation of information to the patron. Information can include automated circulation system (ACS) messages, fines, fees, item names and barcodes, patron identification, and patron record information. To set the display properties On the Configure menu, click Policy. In the Policy Properties dialog box, click the Display tab.
  • Page 20: General Maintenance

    To order printer paper rolls, see "Obtaining Service and Supplies" on page 19. Shut down the SelfCheck system (see "Shutting down the 3M™ SelfCheck™ System" on page 12). Open the right side panel of the SelfCheck system.
  • Page 21: Cleaning The Proximity Sensor Cavities

    Cleaning the Proximity Sensor Cavities The SelfCheck system uses proximity sensors installed in the book cradle to determine when a book has been placed on the cradle. If the proximity sensor cavities become blocked with dirt and debris, the proximity sensors may not work properly.
  • Page 22: Solving Problems

    If the outlet is dead, have a qualified technician check the circuit breaker or fuse box. There is a computer problem with the In the U.S., call 3M Technical Support at 1-800-328- SelfCheck system. 0067. Outside the U.S., call your local 3M office.
  • Page 23: Obtaining Service And Supplies

    Obtaining Service and Supplies Printer Paper and other Supplies To order printer paper and other supplies in the U.S., call 1-800-328-0067. Outside the U.S., call your local 3M office. The following printer paper is recommended: Thermal Printer Paper Part number...
  • Page 24: List Of Machines And Serial Numbers

    List of Machines and Serial Numbers Machine number Model Serial (assigned by library) number number Troubleshooting log ...
  • Page 26 3M Library Systems 3M Center, Building 225-4N-14 St. Paul, Minnesota 55144-1000 www.3M.com/library © 2002–2005 3M. All rights reserved.

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