3M SelfCheck System 7210 User manual

SelfCheckSystem
Model 7210
User Guide
3M Library Systems
3M Center, Building 225-4N-14
St. Paul, MN 55144–1000
1–800–328–0067
http://www.3M.com/library
Copyright © 2001, 3M IPC. All rights reserved.
78-8123-1889-3 Rev. B

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Table of Contents
Safety and Standards..........................................................5
Intended Use......................................................................................... 5
SelfCheck System Operations......................................................... 5
Automated Circulation System (ACS) Provisions................................... 5
Warning Statements and Safety Instructions ......................................... 6
Explanation of Labels and Symbols................................................. 6
Label Locations............................................................................... 7
Serial Number................................................................................. 7
EMC Compliance USA and Canada ...................................................... 8
FCC Intentional Radiator Certification.................................................... 8
Industry Canada Radio Frequency Rules and Regulations .................... 8
EMC Compliance Europe...................................................................... 9
Australia................................................................................................ 9
Quick Reference Guide.....................................................11
SelfCheck System Overview............................................................... 11
Online Documentation and Training.............................................. 11
Online Help................................................................................... 11
Preparing Your Library for Patron Self-service Check-out.................... 11
Installation Checklists.................................................................... 12
Staff Preparation and Training....................................................... 12
Preparing Library Patrons for the SelfCheck System..................... 12
Site Information............................................................................. 12
Site Planning ................................................................................ 13
SelfCheck System Specifications.................................................. 13
Physical Characteristics...........................................................................13
Operating Environment ............................................................................13
System Power Requirements ..................................................................13
Components........................................................................................ 14
Color Monitor................................................................................ 14
Scanner........................................................................................ 14
Keypad......................................................................................... 15
Magnetic Card Reader.................................................................. 15
VCU (Video Checkout Unit)........................................................... 15
Multiple Book Detectors................................................................ 15
Desensitizer.................................................................................. 16
Digital Identification....................................................................... 16
Features....................................................................................... 16
Options......................................................................................... 16
Communication................................................................................... 17
Bar Codes........................................................................................... 17
Bad or Unreadable Bar Codes...................................................... 17
Bar Code Formats......................................................................... 17
Bar Code Placement..................................................................... 17
Starting the SelfCheck System............................................................ 18
Shutting down the SelfCheck System.................................................. 18
Starting the SelfCheck™ Manager Software........................................ 18

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SelfCheck™ Manager Procedures....................................................... 19
Mode Procedures.......................................................................... 19
SelfCheck System Mode..........................................................................19
Out of Service Mode.................................................................................19
Demonstration Mode................................................................................19
Circulation Procedures.................................................................. 19
SelfCheck System Use: Check-in, Check Out, or Patron Selectable....19
Display Procedures....................................................................... 20
Setting Display Properties........................................................................20
Message Procedures.................................................................... 21
Editing Message Screens ........................................................................21
Editing Text with the Message Composition Tool...................................22
Dragging Lines of Text.............................................................................22
Statistics -Report Procedures....................................................... 23
Create Patron Summary Report.............................................................23
Export a Patron Summary Report............................................................24
Create an Item Summary Report.............................................................25
Export an Item Summary Report.............................................................25
Display Summary Reports Graphically....................................................25
Maintenance....................................................................................... 28
Replace the Printer Paper............................................................. 28
Clean the Proximity Sensor Cavities.............................................. 29
Clean the Housing ........................................................................ 29
Clean the Monitor.......................................................................... 29
Frequently Asked Questions and Troubleshooting............................... 30
SelfCheck System is not Responding............................................ 30
Scanner Problems ........................................................................ 30
Message Issues............................................................................ 30
Screen does not change after a book is removed from the cradle.. 30
Patron Error Messages................................................................. 31
Printer Problems ........................................................................... 31
Patron screen display information is inadequate............................ 31
Obtaining Service and Supplies........................................33
Printer Paper and other Supplies......................................................... 33
Thermal Printer Paper..............................................................................33
Contacting Support.............................................................................. 33
3M Library Systems Website............................................................... 33
List of Machines and Serial Numbers .................................................. 34

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Safety and Standards
Please read and understand all safety information before operating this equipment.
Intended Use
The 3M™ SelfCheck™ System Model 7210 allows library patrons to
check out and check in library items on their own. The library items
must have bar codes attached that can be read by the scanner, or
digital identification tags that can be read by the SelfCheck system.
The SelfCheck system performs check-in and checkout procedures
through communication with the automated circulation system (ACS)
interface module.
This product has not been tested or proven safe for uses other
than those stated above.
SelfCheck System Operations
The 3M SelfCheck system model 7210 is designed to process library
items for check-in or checkout. The SelfCheck system allows you to
perform the following tasks:
§Check-in and check-out (includes securing/unsecuring and
sending item IDs)
§Receipt Printing
Please review this User Guide before you begin using your
SelfCheck system.
Automated Circulation System (ACS) Provisions
Make certain that you have acquired an automated circulation
system (ACS) server and a license for each SelfCheck system, and
that the server is properly installed and configured prior to installation
of the SelfCheck system.

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Warning Statements and Safety Instructions
Explanation of Labels and Symbols
Refer to accompanying documents.
Risk of electric shock. Refer all servicing to 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
procedures other than those specified herein
may result in hazardous laser light exposure.
This product contains laser devices. Do not allow
the scanner laser beam to reflect off a shiny,
mirror-like surface into anyone’s eyes. Observe
the labels on the unit.
Note: Barcode laser power up to
.95 mW with an average power of
3.9 µW at 630 to 670 nm could be
emitted onto the book cradle

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CAUTION
Assembled unit weighs 125 lbs. [56,8 kg]. Do not attempt to lift assembled unit alone.
CAUTION
Never lift unit from the front. Lifting from the front may cause the coil assembly to break and falling parts
may cause injury.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if internal battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Label Locations
FCCID:
Thisdevicecomplies withpart15oftheFCCRules.
Operationissubjecttothefollowingtwoconditions:
Thisdevicemust notcauseharmfullinterference, and
Thisdevicemustacceptanyinterferencereceived,including
intereferencethat maycauseundesiredoperation.
Canada:
ThisClassA digitalapparatusmeetsall
requirementsoftheCanadianInterference-Causing
EquipmentRegulations.
CetappareilnumeriquedelaclasseArespectetoutes
lesexigencesduReglementsurlematerielbrouilleur
duCanada.
DGF-LSD7210
TBD
Model
7210DigitalSelfCheck
TM
100-120V~
50/60Hz
3A
S/N7210XXX
3MLibrarySystems
St.Paul,Minnesota55144-1000
I.T.E.
Listed
4P24
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Serial Number
The serial number (S/N 7210XXX) is listed on the lower label on the
back of the SelfCheck™ System.

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EMC Compliance USA and Canada
FCC Radio Frequency Rules and Regulations
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class A device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can emit radiated
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause
harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct
the interference at his own expense.
FCC Intentional Radiator Certification
FCC ID: DGF-LSD7210
This equipment contains an intentional radiator approved by the FCC
under the FCC ID number shown above. This device complies with
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
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.
Industry Canada Radio Frequency Rules and
Regulations
This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the
Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numerique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences
du Reglement sur lemateriel brouilleur du Canada.
CANADA: Pending
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device
may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.

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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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