3M 813 owner manual Introduction, About your 3MTM Print Conversion System Model

Introduction

About your 3MTM Print Conversion System Model 813

The Model 813 has been designed to reliably, accurately and economically program and print high-quality 3M RFID tags used to identify the items in your collection, from books and magazines to films and CDs/DVDs. While a 100% electronic security net does not exist, 3M RFID tags and detection systems provide effective protection and significant reduction in the loss of library materials. With a little attention and care, your system should provide many years of service and help to protect your library against thousands of dollars in losses.

Figure 1 Model 813R with regular volume printer Figure 2 Model 813H with high volume printer

Model 813 hardware and software is used as follows in a library environment:

1.If the library is currently using barcodes, the Model 813 operator first scans the barcode on a library collection item. If a barcode scanner is not used, information can be input via keyboard or keypad, or item ID lists can be transferred to the Model 813 using the CF card reader included with the system.

2.3M Conversion Station software then assigns an RFID identity to the barcode or list item, and the operator initiates a printout of item ID and library information on a blank 3M RFID tag.

3.The operator retrieves the printed RFID tag from the printer and briefly holds the tag over the 3M RFID pad, which assigns an RF identity to the RFID tag.

4.The operator then applies the printed/programmed RFID tag to the collection item (book, magazine, CD, DVD, etc.).

Two RFID tag printers available from 3M are shown above: regular volume and high volume. Each system includes 3M Conversion Station software, an RFID reader and RFID pad, and a CF (CompactFlash®) card reader. The computer, monitor and barcode scanner (if used) are customer-supplied.

The Model 813 is designed for installation on customer-supplied furniture, and must be installed as specified in this manual and other documentation included with the system. The system is intended for installation on a desk or countertop, away from library patron traffic. The work surface must be stable and sturdy enough to support system components. The Model 813 is intended for use in an indoor library environment and has not been evaluated for other uses or locations.

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