07/22/01 OCS Inc Systems for Libraries Self Service – computer print vending with a magnetic stripe or smart ‘chip’ debit card (stored value card).
OVERVIEW Controlling or charging for printing has become an imperative in the library setting. Using OCS print station software will reduce wasteful printing and allow the library patron to print and pay for printing in a self service manner. OCS is currently compatible with 15 different manufactures debit reader systems.
COMPONENTS Card Dispenser Encoder Debit Card Readers OCS Software OCS sa OCS nov OCS nt Debit Cards Keypad Encoder
Which OCS Software? OCS SA – a card reader for each PC OCS Novell – Central Print Release Station with one card reader. OCS NT – Central Print Release Station with one card reader
OCS NT: What the Patron sees After the patron clicks on “print” from their application: The POP- UP shows the cost and allows the user to name the job.
Options on Client Screen The pop up screen is highly configurable. All text can be editable and foreign language tables are available. All fields are optional, and may or may not be displayed.
The Print Station – behind the staff desk Each job carries the name the user gave it. The user selects their job and clicks on ‘print’.
The user confirms payment After the user selects their job, the system asks them to pay for it. A Coin/Bill unit is attached to the PC print station via serial connection.
More detail The system allows users to send many jobs to the queue – but print only the ‘best source’. This saves a lot of paper Unprinted jobs auto delete / settable time-out OCS provides several usage reports and can them on schedule OCS offer a free print scheduler for combination classroom/open lab areas. Free printing from specific web sites or applications. MORE… Please consult with OCS
System Requirements Windows pop up screens: Any windows 9x or better Print server: Less than 8 PCs, NT,2000- XP workstation. More than 8, NT,2000 server running on a basic PC. 200MHz 64 meg of RAM, Separate print station: Windows 9x or better