3M 813 - Manual

Safety information Printer media and ribbon CAUTION Always use high-quality, approved tags and ribbons. If adhesive backed tags are used that DO NOT lay flat on the backing strip, the exposed edges may stick to the tag roll guides and rollers inside the printer, causing the tag to peeloff from the s...

Regulatory compliance FCC compliance statement — regular volume printer Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference...

Introduction About your 3M TM Print Conversion System Model 813 The Model 813 has been designed to reliably, accurately and economically program and print high-quality 3M RFID tagsused to identify the items in your collection, from books and magazines to films and CDs/DVDs. While a 100% electronicse...

Introduction Training your staff A key element of any loss prevention effort is a successful staff training program. Your system will be much more effectivewith the active participation of selected staff at your library, and we recommend that you periodically conduct training sessionsincluding the f...

Operating procedures Before you perform any of these procedures, make sure that the system has been installed and configured as described in theReference sections of this manual and related documentation. The conversion process includes: • entering the currently used item ID by scanning a printed ba...

Operating procedures Printing RFID tags Print RFID tags using one of the two following procedures (regular volume printer, high volume printer). Printing — regular volume printer This procedure describes the regular volume printer’s default “peel-off” mode, where the tag roll backing strip follows a...

Operating procedures CAUTION If you enter one or more item IDs when the printer is not in the READY state, tags will immediately begin to print, without stopping, when the printer is put back into the READY state. 8. Scan or otherwise enter barcode information as described in the online Staff Help (...

Operating procedures Programming and applying RFID tags Note: Refer to the online Staff Help (click the “?” button) for complete RFID tag programming and application instructions. Programming and applying RFID tags with the Model 813 follows this general sequence: 1. Remove the printed RFID tag from...

Operating procedures High volume printer — loading a tag roll CAUTION While performing tasks near an open print head, remove rings, watches, necklaces, identification badges, or other metallic objects that could touch the print head. If tags or ribbon run out while printing you do not have to turn o...

Operating procedures 10. Extend the tag roll leader out from the print head and thread the leader as shown on the previous page, from theplaten roller down to the rewind spindle. 11. Remove the hook from the rewind spindle as shown below. 12. If you are using a core (not required), slide it onto the...

Operating procedures 5. Press the right side of the take-up spool onto the take-up hub (see previous page). Note: Your first ribbon take-up spool is in the shipping box. Each time you load a new ribbon, use the empty supply ribbon spool as the take-up spool for the next roll of ribbon. 6. Align the ...

Reference — Equipment specifications Customer-supplied computer and monitor Operating System Windows XP® Professional, SP2 or SP3 Windows Vista® Business or higher, SP1 Processor 800 MHz minimum 1 GHz minimum, 32–bit (x86) RAM 128 MB (minimum)512 MB (recommended) 1 GB minimum Hard drive Minimum 40 G...

Reference — Equipment specifications 3M TM RFID pad (antenna) RFID Pad Model P12 Dimensions Length: 11.4 in. (28.9 cm)Width: 11.4 in. (28.9 cm)Height: 0.6 in. (1.5 cm) Read range At least 8 in. (20.3 cm) with a 3M RFID tag in the center of the RFID pad Note: Metal surfaces within 2 in. (5 cm) of the...

Reference — Equipment specifications 3M-supplied CF card reader/writer SanDisk ® ImageMate ® CompactFlash ® Card Reader/Writer Dimensions Length: 3.13 in. (7.95 cm) Width: 2.38 in. (6.05 cm) Height: 0.75 in. (1.90 cm) Weight 1.62 oz. (45.92 g) Environmental Operating temperature range: 50°F to 104°F...

Reference — Equipment specifications 3M-supplied regular volume printer Zebra ® Model TLP 2844–Z ™ ™ ™ Dimensions Length: 9.75 in. (24.77 cm) Width: 7.9 in. (20.1 cm) Height: 6.8 in. (17.3 cm) Weight 3.2 lbs. (1.5 kg) Environmental — thermaltransfer or direct thermal Operating temperature range: 40°...

Reference — Hardware installation When you first received your Model 813, it most likely was installed and configured by 3M personnel. The followinginstructions and references are provided in case you need to move or replace system components. WARNING Do NOT alter system power cords, e.g., by replac...

Reference — Hardware installation Install 3M TM RFID reader and RFID pad RFID pad placement The RFID pad is typically placed on a flat, non-metallic surface in a convenient location near the computer and monitor.The pad also can be mounted beneath a desktop or countertop with the kit provided for th...

Reference — Hardware installation 3. Slide the RFID pad into the clips as shown. 4. Fasten the fourth clip with the included screw. Connect RFID reader communication and powercables WARNING To reduce the risks associated with hazardous voltage contained within the power supply, which, if not avoided...

Reference — Printer driver and printerinstallation Be sure to read ALL of the following notes and procedures BEFORE you install or uninstall the 3M printer driver. Administrator rights Important: Do not attempt these procedures if you do not have administrator rights in either Windows XP or Windows ...

Reference — Conversion Station softwareinstallation Perform the following procedures in the order presented to install 3M Conversion Station software. Note: The following procedures must be performed AFTER you install the Model 813 printer driver and printer (see previous topic). You must be logged ...

Maintenance Cleaning — general Periodically clean the exposed surfaces of Model 813 components as follows: Note: Always TURN OFF system components before cleaning. • DO NOT use any abrasive cleaners on the RFID pad. Gently rub the pad with a soft cloth dampened with a mild cleaning solution. • DO NO...

Troubleshooting RFID pad does not read tags • Make sure that the items that you are trying to read are equipped with 3M RFID tags. • Make sure that the RFID reader’s Green power light is flashing, indicating that the reader has power. If the power light is NOT flashing: – Check the power connection ...

Troubleshooting Printer problems/solutions Regular volume printer — LED status indicators LED Status Printer Status Resolution Off Off Printer is not receiving power. Haveyou turned on printer power? Checkpower connections from the wall outletto the power supply, and from thepower supply to the prin...

Warranty Effective 12-12-05 One Year Library Systems Product Performance Guarantee: Subject to the Limitation of Liability below, 3M guarantees your satisfaction with the performance of any 3M Library System Product for 12 months from the date of installation provided thata) you are the original pur...

Obtaining 3M printer supplies To order 3M RFID tags, printer ribbon and other supplies in the U.S., call 1–800–328–0067, option 2. Outside the U.S.,call your local 3M office. Product Part Number — High VolumePrinter Part Number — Regular VolumePrinter 3M RFID Tags, D4, 3000/CTN 75–4700–2227–0 75–470...

3M Service Information to gather Before you call for service, please have following information available: • The name, address, and telephone number of your facility • A description of the problem or the issue you want addressed • The model number and serial number of the equipment (located on the s...