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You must first create the report, export it, and then open the supplied 
Microsoft Excel spreadsheet to view the results. Follow this 
procedure to view data graphically: 

  You will need Microsoft® Excel™ version 5.0 or later installed 

on a PC computer separate from the SelfCheck™ System to 
view the

 

reports. 

    For steps 1 and 2, refer to the 

previous procedures in this 
section. 

Create the report (patron report or 
item report).  

Export the report (patron report or 
item report). 

Copy the report files to a 3.5 inch 
floppy disk. 

Place a 3.5 in. floppy disk in the 
SelfCheck system computer's 
3.5 in. floppy drive. 

Open Windows Explorer™ and 
open the following file path: 

C:\program files\3M Library 
Systems\3M SelfCheck 
6210\config

 

 

Windows Explorer™ window - Config directory 

 

 

Copy the 

StatsReports.xls

 file and the text files that 

correspond to the reports you wish to view to the

 3 1/2 in. 

floppy (A:)

 drive, listed under 

My Computer

 in Windows 

Explorer™. 

Remove the floppy disk from the SelfCheck™ System 
computer and transfer it to an PC computer with Microsoft® 
Excel™ version 5.0, or later, installed. 

Open Windows Explorer™ and click on the

 3 1/2 in. floppy (A:)

 

drive listed under 

My Computer

.  The contents of the floppy will 

appear on the right side. 

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Summary of Contents for SelfCheck System 7210

Page 1: ...Check 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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Page 3: ... 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 ...

Page 4: ...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...

Page 5: ...ce 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 G...

Page 6: ...nicians 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 av...

Page 7: ...mplieswithpart15oftheFCCRules Operationissubjecttothefollowingtwoconditions Thisdevicemustnotcauseharmfullinterference and Thisdevicemustacceptanyinterferencereceived including intereferencethatmaycauseundesiredoperation Canada ThisClassAdigitalapparatusmeetsall requirementsoftheCanadianInterference Causing EquipmentRegulations CetappareilnumeriquedelaclasseArespectetoutes lesexigencesduReglements...

Page 8: ...C 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...

Page 9: ...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 ...

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Page 11: ...ms can read most bar code formats used by libraries throughout the world The SelfCheck system bar code scanner can read up to eight different bar code formats Codabar and Code 39 are the most common formats used in libraries The SelfCheck system model 7210 is also capable of reading Digital ID tags Online Documentation and Training The SelfCheck Manager CD has extensive online documentation and co...

Page 12: ... of their work the entire library staff should be involved in the preparation for installation The staff will help to identify the library functions that can be enriched with the added resources and time made available by the SelfCheck system A key element of any media loss prevention effort is a successful staff training program Your SelfCheck system will be much more effective with the active co...

Page 13: ...ness exceeds that of the laser or where it could be exposed to direct sunlight 2 Verify power is available within 3 ft 914 mm of the SelfCheck system SelfCheck System Specifications Physical Characteristics Height 32 inches 835 mm Width 22 inches 635 mm Depth 31 5 inches 815 mm Weight 125 lbs 56 8 kg Shipping Weight 218 lbs 99 kg Operating Environment Temperature 50º to 104ºF 10º to 40ºC Humidity ...

Page 14: ...er Your SelfCheck system may use one of two types of scanners depending on the configuration of the SelfCheck system and the placement of bar codes on your library items A visible single line scanner reads perpendicular bar codes The scan line should be visible whenever the SelfCheck system is on An 8 line raster scanner with an approximately 1 inch wide read area reads parallel bar codes A status...

Page 15: ...f the cassette To be properly desensitized a 3M DVM 1 Security Strip must be applied to the spine of the cassette As a videocassette is inserted into the slot a sensor is blocked A signal is sent to the processor and the patron screen changes If the videocassette is fully inserted a second sensor at the rear of the slot is blocked If the tape is not fully inserted an error message displays on the ...

Page 16: ...tion information using 3M Digital Identification equipment The SelfCheck system uses the information contained on the Digital ID tag to properly check materials out to the patron For more information about RFID technology and Digital ID tags refer to www 3M com library Features Bar code scanner Multiple book detection capability An integral network interface card An Internal thermal printer with a...

Page 17: ...red on the SelfCheck system or if the bar code is unreadable damaged or incomplete an error screen displays and the patron is instructed to seek help at the front desk Bar Code Formats The SelfCheck system identifies library cards and library materials by reading bar codes on the items Several bar code formats have been developed The SelfCheck system is pre programmed to read the following bar cod...

Page 18: ...ftware Use the following steps to start the SelfCheck Manager software If the keyboard is not plugged into the SelfCheck system start at step 1 If the keyboard is already plugged in and the SelfCheck system is running start at step 6 1 Press 316 to shut down the SelfCheck system 2 Turn OFF the power switch on the back of the SelfCheck system 3 Open the right side panel on the SelfCheck system 4 Pl...

Page 19: ...n the returns you to the SelfCheck Manager Demonstration Mode Select Demonstration from the Modes menu Putting the SelfCheck system in the demonstration mode allows check out of items for training or demonstration purposes While in the demonstration mode the SelfCheck system does not communicate with any other system Circulation Procedures SelfCheck System Use Check in Check Out or Patron Selectab...

Page 20: ... can include automated circulation system ACS messages fines fees item name and bar code and patron identification and patron record information 1 Click Policy from the Configure menu 2 Click on the Display tab 3 Click to select the box for each item that should be displayed to the patron Policy Properties window Display tab ...

Page 21: ...ton This displays the Edit Messages window 4 Double click on the line of text you want to edit in the Edit Messages window The line of text is then loaded into the Message Composition Tool 5 Click on the line of text at the bottom of the Message Composition Tool to place your cursor there 6 Edit the text of the line using the Message Composition Tool Refer to Editing Text with the Message Composit...

Page 22: ... from the Message Composition Tool to the Edit Messages window drag the text while holding down the control key on your keyboard Message Composition Tool window Dragging Lines of Text Use the following steps to drag lines of text 1 Move the cursor over the text you want to drag 2 Hold down the Ctrl key on your keyboard 3 Press and hold down the left mouse button 4 Move the cursor to where you want...

Page 23: ...mmary from the Report menu and Display Patron Summary from the drop down menu The Set Date Ranges for Reports window displays 2 Set the Start Date 3 Set the End Date 4 Click the OK button The Patron Statistics Report window displays 5 Click the Print button to print the report Patron Summary menu Set Date Ranges for Reports window Patron Statistics Report window ...

Page 24: ...e default location to save files is the following file path C program files 3M Library Systems 3M SelfCheck 6210 config 4 Type a name for the patron report in the Filename field Typically the date range is used as the file name 5 Click the OK button to export the report This generates a text file that links to a Microsoft Excel file StatsReports xls in the config directory listed in step 3 You wil...

Page 25: ...s window displays 2 Set the Start Date and the End Date to cover the dates for which you wish to view statistics 3 Click the OK button The Save As window displays The default location to save files is the following file path C program files 3M Library Systems 3M SelfCheck 6210 config 4 Type a name for the item report in the Filename field Typically the date range is used as the file name 5 Click t...

Page 26: ... Place a 3 5 in floppy disk in the SelfCheck system computer s 3 5 in floppy drive b Open Windows Explorer and open the following file path C program files 3M Library Systems 3M SelfCheck 6210 config Windows Explorer window Config directory c Copy the StatsReports xls file and the text files that correspond to the reports you wish to view to the 3 1 2 in floppy A drive listed under My Computer in ...

Page 27: ...ton for the information you want to view The Open window displays 7 Navigate to the 3 1 2 in floppy A drive and select the file you want to view You will only be able to view the files that you transferred to the floppy disk in step 3c 8 Microsoft Excel imports the file and creates graphs depicting the statistical information To view each graph select the appropriate tab in the lower left corner o...

Page 28: ...y paper roll and roll pin out of the printer assembly 6 Remove the paper roll from the roll pin 7 Place a new paper roll on the roll pin 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 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 fee...

Page 29: ...tly wipe the dirt and debris away from the proximity sensor cavities Clean the Housing The exterior housing of the SelfCheck system will be dirty with normal use and may require cleaning To clean the housing dampen a soft cloth with water or mild cleaning solution and gently wipe away dirt from the affected areas Clean the Monitor Press 316 on the keyboard and wait for the screen message indicatin...

Page 30: ...aining Service and Supplies in this guide Scanner Problems If the scanner is functioning properly the bar code on the item being scanned may be faded or dirty Try an item with a clean good quality bar code Message Issues When changing text in a receipt or in a screen press and hold the Ctrl key on the keyboard then press and hold the left mouse button to drag the text to the desired location If a ...

Page 31: ...ong to enter your PIN Printer Problem contact library staff Please remove your card Please remove your card to continue Please take your card to the desk Please take this item to the desk Please try again Unknown bar code Unable to read card try again Bar Code Scanner Unable to read card try again Magnetic Card Reader Printer Problems If the printer is not printing receipts make sure that the prin...

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Page 33: ...e a case of 16 650 foot 198 m rolls of printer paper 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 option 1 Outside of the U S contact your local 3M office 3M Library Systems Website The 3M Library Systems Web site www 3M com library For additional information refer to www 3m com l...

Page 34: ...34 List of Machines and Serial Numbers Machine Number assigned by library Model Number Serial Number Troubleshooting Log ...

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