Patron Proof Printer?

[McKeegan, Laura]

On most printers you can remove the knob. That is what we have done.
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From: web4lib
To: Multiple recipients of list
Subject: Patron Proof Printer?
Date: Wednesday, January 28, 1998 9:18AM

Hi everyone:

One more question.

We have a few dot matrix printers available for patron use.   The
printers are located in a high public area generally with older patrons.

These poor printers take a lot of abuse, and we have to keep sending
them to be repaired.  Usually the paper feed tracker, where the patrons
insist on CRANKING the KNOB instead of using the form or page feed.  We
have placed SEVERAL signs in places where the patrons almost have to
move the sign to use the printer.  The sign's continue to be overlooked.

Are there any suggestions that I can have about patron proofing
printers?  Maybe we should use a different printer, but we prefer
pin-fed paper.

Let me know what you think.
Sincerely
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Jennifer Sarber
Indiana State Library
Management Information Services
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, IN  46204
http://www.statelib.lib.in.us