Client Support Center

Equipment & Hardware

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Internet Requirements

The box office software and the iOS app both require a strong, reliable internet connection to be operational. If the connection is inadequate, the equipment and software will be ineffective and lead to issues with scanning, credit card sales, will call, customer service, etc. 

 

Recommended internet speeds: 

  • 10 Mbps upload/download for events with an attendance of 5k or under.
  • 15 Mbps upload/download for events with attendance between 5k and 10k. 
  • 20 Mbps upload/download for events with an attendance of 10k and above.
A private, exclusive network should be provided for the box office and access control equipment. This is essential for high attendance events. Extra, unofficial devices connecting and consuming data can seriously compromise the performance of the box office system. 
Jetpacks/Hot Spots/MiFi are NOT endorsed as a source of connectivity by See Tickets. It is strongly recommended to have a more robust network. Your Client Service Manager can help you source a good internet solution for your event.

 

Equipment Rentals

Please contact your Client Service Manager to rent equipment for your event. Please make the request at least four weeks prior to your event to allow See Tickets to book the equipment for you. All equipment loans are subject to availability. 

You will need to provide shipping information to a location and individual that will be available to sign for delivery. Name, receiving address, and direct phone number of the specific recipient are required for shipping. 

Equipment Loan Agreement

Upon receiving equipment from See Tickets, check that each item is present per the list in the loan agreement provided. Please report any missing or visibly damaged equipment to your Client Service Manager immediately. Once all equipment is counted as present, please initial and sign the loan agreement as instructed, and return it to your See Client Service Manager.

Equipment Storage

Please keep equipment in a secure, safe, and dry location. Be conscious of storage where extreme heat may be possible, as it could cause damage. 

Equipment Return

A FedEx return shipping label is included with the equipment. If you do not see that a return label has been provided, please reach out to your Client Service Manager. Equipment must be return-shipped the next available business day after the event. The return shipping date will be listed on the equipment rental agreement. If you are unable to return the equipment on the date listed on the agreement, please contact your Client Service Manager as soon as possible to schedule a different return date.

 

Box Office and On-site Equipment

Wireless Handheld Scanners

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Used in conjunction with the See Tickets box office app to scan barcodes and QR codes on Print@Home tickets, either printed out or displayed on an electronic device. The scanner must be connected to Wi-Fi to be able to recognize and validate a barcode/QR code. These scanners need to charge periodically if used for more than a few hours at a time.

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Handheld Scanner Charging Sled

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Ensure they are properly inserted into the slot. The charging sleds are a good way to avoid lots of wiring during hectic festivals. Each sled requires only one power cable to charge 5 handhelds. Once handhelds are inserted on the sled, note that the red light indicates they are currently charging and the green light indicates they are charged.

 

Handheld Scanner 2.0

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The handheld 2.0 is made up of a iPhone SE and a Mophie-brand battery pack case. This handheld utilizes the camera only- no RFID scanning; it is strictly for use at venues. The camera scan on the iPhone is rapid. If left too long on one barcode, it may double scan. 

 

USB Barcode Scanners

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Used in conjunction with the See Tickets box office software to scan barcodes and QR codes on Print@Home tickets, either printed out or displayed on an electronic device. The scanners connect to a laptop or desktop computer via a USB port. They can be used with a stand for contactless scanning or be held by a staff member.

 

Card Swipes

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A small device that connects to a computer/laptop via a USB port. Used with the See Tickets box office software, mostly to swipe credit cards for these reasons:

  • Taking payment for a ticket sale
  • Locating a pre-paid order to be issued at Will Call
  • Finding an order in the customer support screen to resolve an issue

Credit card swipes can also be used to load a ticket onto a magnetic card (mag card) as another ticket fulfillment option.

 

RFID Scanners

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A small device that connects to a computer/laptop via a USB port. Generally used with the See Tickets box office software. Uses include:

  • Scanning an RFID Chip on a wristband as a form of access control at an event
  • Loading tickets onto RFID wristband chips
  • Searching for a ticket in the Customer Service screen

 

Laptops

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See Tickets use laptops for the following box office/on site functions:

  • Selling Tickets
  • Scanning Tickets
  • Will Call
  • Customer Support
  • Printing Tickets

 

Venue Laptops

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These laptops are sent to venues only, unless requested for a specific event/festival. This is a 300e 2nd Gen Lenovo laptop. They are compatible with our See Tickets Box Office Printer App and with BOCA Printers, which we use to print hard-copy tickets.

  • See Tickets use laptops for the following box office/on site functions:

    • Selling Tickets

    • Scanning Tickets

    • Will Call

    • Customer Support

    • Printing Tickets

 

BOCA Lemur-S Printers

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For printing ticket stock, See Tickets uses BOCA Lemur-S printers.

 

BOCA Lemur Printers

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Smaller than the Lemur-S model for box offices that have limited space.

Works just as good as the Lemur-S.

 

Supplementary Equipment

Anker Charging Hub

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A charging hub that plugs into an electrical outlet, with one or more USB ports used for charging the wireless handheld scanners. 1,2,4,5, and 6 ports are available.

 

USB Hubs

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These are used most often at festivals to connect several pieces of equipment to one laptop. They should never be used to charge phones or handhelds.

 

Ethernet Adapters

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A USB device that adds an ethernet port to a computer that does not have one built-in.

 

Ticket Stock

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One stack = 1,000 tickets and one box = 10,000 tickets. Formatted to See Tickets standards, these paper tickets are used with the BOCA Lemur-series printers to print tickets for events, using the WBBO system.

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