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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 

Press 

**316#

 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. 

  To shut down the SelfCheck system when the SelfCheck program is not 

running, click 

Shut Down

 in the Windows® 

Start

 menu. 

Starting 3M™ SelfCheck™ System Manager  

SelfCheck System Manager is the SelfCheck system’s management and 
configuration utility. Access to its features is password-controlled. Only 
administrators have complete access to its hardware and policy configuration 
options.  

SelfCheck System Manager requires the use of the keyboard and mouse. 

To start SelfCheck System Manager  

Choose one of the following options: 

 

If the keyboard is not plugged into the SelfCheck system, start at 
step

 2

.  

 

If the keyboard is already plugged in and the SelfCheck system is 
running, start at step 

7

Press 

**316#

 to shut down the SelfCheck system.  

Turn off the power switch on the back of the SelfCheck system. 

Open the right side panel on the SelfCheck system. 

Plug the keyboard into the keyboard port. 

Turn on the power switch on the back of the SelfCheck system.  

 

The SelfCheck system patron interface starts. 

Press the 

Esc

 key on the keyboard anytime after the clock appears on 

the SelfCheck system screen.  

 

The Windows® desktop appears. 

Double-click the 

SelfCheck Manager

 icon on the Windows® desktop. 

 

SelfCheck System Manager starts. 

Log in using your designated password, which is 

staff

 

SelfCheck System Manager icon 

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Summary of Contents for SelfCheck System 6210

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: ...8 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: ...Magnetic Card Reader 9 VCU Video Checkout Unit 9 Receipt Printer 10 Multiple Book Detector 10 Desensitizer 10 Network Interface Card 10 RFID Model 7210 only 10 Communication 11 Barcodes 11 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 Mana...

Page 4: ... removed from the cradle 18 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 iv ...

Page 5: ...product has not been tested or proven safe for uses other than those stated above 3M SelfCheck System Operations The SelfCheck system performs the following tasks Check in and checkout includes securing and unsecuring library items Offline processing when the automated circulation system ACS is not operational Receipt printing Please review this guide before you begin using your SelfCheck system A...

Page 6: ...cians 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 0 95 mW with an av...

Page 7: ...eak 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 Serial Number The serial number S N 7210XXX is listed on the lower label on the back of the SelfCheck system 3 ...

Page 8: ...al 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 unde...

Page 9: ...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 5 ...

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Page 11: ... barcode and or an RFID scanner that identifies items being checked out of the library It sends this information to the library s circulation database A desensitizer unit then desensitizes the security strip placed in or on the item SelfCheck systems can read most barcode formats used by libraries throughout the world The SelfCheck system barcode scanner can read up to seven different barcode form...

Page 12: ...wer Requirements Voltage 100 120 200 240 VAC Amperage 4 0 2 0 Amps Frequency 50 60 Hz Phase Single Power 200 Watts Components The SelfCheck system consists of the following components 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 interna...

Page 13: ...anking Association industry standard It can read both numeric and alphanumeric data from the magnetic stripe whether the data is recorded on track 1 track 2 or track 3 Typically alphanumeric data is recorded on track 1 numeric data is recorded on track 2 and alphanumeric data is stored on track 3 The track that should be selected for SelfCheck system operation is the track that contains the patron...

Page 14: ...ze and resensitize security strips When a book is approved for checkout by the circulation system the detection strip in the book is desensitized The MBD on the SelfCheck system is designed to prevent patrons from checking out more than one item on the same item barcode Network Interface Card The network interface card allows you to connect your SelfCheck system to the library s local area network...

Page 15: ...ears and the patron is instructed to seek help at the front desk Barcode Formats The SelfCheck system identifies library cards and library materials by reading barcodes on the library cards and items Several different barcode formats have been developed The SelfCheck system is pre programmed to read the following barcode formats Codabar Code 39 Plessey Telepen Numeric Code 128 EAN 13 UPC A If your...

Page 16: ...olicy configuration options SelfCheck System Manager requires the use of the keyboard and mouse To start SelfCheck System Manager 1 Choose one of the following options If the keyboard is not plugged into the SelfCheck system start at step 2 If the keyboard is already plugged in and the SelfCheck system is running start at step 7 2 Press 316 to shut down the SelfCheck system 3 Turn off the power sw...

Page 17: ...ode menu SelfCheck Mode Click SelfCheck for normal patron operation Out of Service Mode Click Out of Service to display the out of service graphic on the SelfCheck system screen Demonstration Mode Choose Demonstration to put the SelfCheck system into Demonstration mode This mode allows checkout of items for training or demonstration purposes While in the demonstration mode the SelfCheck system use...

Page 18: ...alled at your site All debits are synchronized with the library s circulation system If the circulation system does not accept the fee payment the transaction is canceled and the patron s smart card is credited To set the fines and fees options 1 On the Configure menu click Policy 2 In the Policy Properties dialog box click the Circulation tab 3 In the Fines policy and Fee policy areas select the ...

Page 19: ...o set the display properties 1 On the Configure menu click Policy 2 In the Policy Properties dialog box click the Display tab 3 Select the check box for each item that you want to be displayed to the patron Policy Properties Display tab Message Procedures Most of the messages that are displayed to patrons can be customized For instructions on how to do this see Message Procedures in the SelfCheck ...

Page 20: ... roll pin out of the printer assembly 3 6 Remove the paper roll from the roll pin 4 7 Place a new paper roll on the roll pin 5 8 Place the paper roll and roll pin on the printer assembly with the tag end of the paper coming off the bottom of the paper roll 6 9 Feed the leading end of the paper roll into the printer assembly Be sure the end of the paper roll is not ragged or it will not feed proper...

Page 21: ...ning solution 3 Gently wipe the dirt and debris away from the proximity sensor cavities Cleaning the Housing The exterior housing of the SelfCheck system can become dirty with normal use and may require cleaning To clean the housing dampen a soft cloth with water or a mild cleaning solution and gently wipe away dirt from the affected areas Cleaning the Monitor On the keypad press 316 wait for the ...

Page 22: ...em with the SelfCheck system In the U S call 3M Technical Support at 1 800 328 0067 Outside the U S call your local 3M office Scanner problems If you know that the scanner is functioning properly then the barcode on the item being scanned might be faded or dirty Try an item with a clean good quality barcode Screen does not change after a book is removed from the cradle Problem The item sensors do ...

Page 23: ...h 3 inches 76 mm Diameter 4 75 inches 120 mm Contacting Support To contact 3M to request a service call installation software support or to provide Service Agreement information in the U S call 1 800 328 0067 Outside the U S contact your local 3M office 3M Library Systems Web Site The 3M Library Systems Web site is at http www 3m com library For additional information about 3M SelfCheck systems go...

Page 24: ...List of Machines and Serial Numbers Machine number assigned by library Model number Serial number Troubleshooting log 20 ...

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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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