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circ:workstations:hatch [2018/06/07 18:21] – [How to Reconnect Hatch if You Clear Your Cookies] tmccanna | admin:workstations:hatch [2023/01/05 16:11] – [3. Configure Hatch] tmccanna | ||
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====== Hatch ====== | ====== Hatch ====== | ||
- | Hatch is an optional installable program that works with your browser to manage complex printing needs (such as printing to different printers under different circumstances) | + | Hatch is an optional installable program that works with your browser to manage complex printing needs (such as printing to different printers under different circumstances). Hatch was originally designed to store local settings (such as visible |
- | <note important> | + | As of Evergreen 3.4 (which PINES upgraded to January 2020), Hatch now stores a list of the workstations that have been registered on the current computer as well, so if you need to clear the browser |
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+ | <note warning> | ||
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===== 1. Update Java ===== | ===== 1. Update Java ===== | ||
- | Hatch requires the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) version 1.8 or higher. If you are unsure which version you have, view your computer' | + | Hatch requires the current |
[[https:// | [[https:// | ||
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If you had an earlier version of Hatch installed, you may want to uninstall it first. If so, look for the program called " | If you had an earlier version of Hatch installed, you may want to uninstall it first. If so, look for the program called " | ||
- | [[https:// | + | First, install the Hatch program: |
+ | * [[https:// | ||
+ | * [[https:// | ||
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+ | Verify that the browser extension was installed when the Hatch program installed. If it did not, manually install and enable it: | ||
+ | * [[https:// | ||
+ | * [[https:// | ||
- | When you open Chrome, it should recognize that you have the new Hatch Extension installed and prompt you to enable it, but if it does not, you may need to manually enable it: | ||
- | - Go to: the Menu > More Tools > Extensions | ||
- | - Click on the checkbox next to Hatch Native Messenger to enable it. | ||
- | When Hatch is enabled, you will see a small yellow icon in the top-right corner of the browser. | ||
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- Log in with your staff account. | - Log in with your staff account. | ||
- Click on Administration > Workstation > Print/ | - Click on Administration > Workstation > Print/ | ||
- | - Check the "Use Hatch for Printing" | + | - Check the "Use Hatch for Printing" |
- Return to the Home Page (you may need to re-set up your workstation and log in again). | - Return to the Home Page (you may need to re-set up your workstation and log in again). | ||
- | {{ :circ: | + | {{:admin: |
===== 4. Configure Printers ===== | ===== 4. Configure Printers ===== | ||
- | Go to Administration > Workstation > Printer Settings… | + | Go to Administration > Workstation > Printer Settings |
**Default Tab** | **Default Tab** | ||
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- Set Paper Source appropriately (ie, if using envelopes in a laser printer, choose Manual). | - Set Paper Source appropriately (ie, if using envelopes in a laser printer, choose Manual). | ||
- Set the Paper Type appropriately. | - Set the Paper Type appropriately. | ||
- | - Set the Page Orientation appropriately (relevant if printing to something such as an envelope. | + | - Set the Page Orientation appropriately (relevant if printing to something such as an envelope). |
- Click Apply Changes. | - Click Apply Changes. | ||
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If you export your print templates, the export will contain these printer context settings as well. | If you export your print templates, the export will contain these printer context settings as well. | ||
- | ====== How to Reconnect | + | ====== How to Reconnect if You Clear Your Cookies ====== |
- | If you clear your browser cookies | + | If you clear your browser cookies, you will lose your workstation name. However, if you register a workstation with the same name, you can restore your settings from the server as well as reconnect Hatch. |
- Log in with a LibraryManager or LocalAdmin account. | - Log in with a LibraryManager or LocalAdmin account. | ||
- | - Create a workstation | + | - Create a workstation |
+ | - Click Use Now to log in again. | ||
- Navigate to Administration > Workstation > Print/ | - Navigate to Administration > Workstation > Print/ | ||
- | - Check all three boxes. | + | - Check **only** the 'Use Hatch for Printing' |
- Click on the Home icon. | - Click on the Home icon. | ||
- You will be returned to the workstation registration screen again - click Use Now to log in again. | - You will be returned to the workstation registration screen again - click Use Now to log in again. | ||
- | - Your local settings should now be restored. | + | - Your local settings |
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If you are seeing unusual Hatch problems that you are unable to resolve, please go through the Troubleshooting steps first to ensure that all versions and settings are correct, and to gather console error information to submit to the Help Desk for assistance. | If you are seeing unusual Hatch problems that you are unable to resolve, please go through the Troubleshooting steps first to ensure that all versions and settings are correct, and to gather console error information to submit to the Help Desk for assistance. | ||
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+ | * [[admin: | ||
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+ | **Reinstalling Hatch** | ||
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+ | If you need to reinstall Hatch, be sure to completely uninstall the previous version first. For best results, we recommend that you also delete the C: | ||
admin/workstations/hatch.txt · Last modified: 2023/11/07 21:16 by tmccanna