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A method of operating a self-service checkout system which includes a base having a scanner secured thereto includes the step of securing an itemization-only retail terminal to the base. The method also includes the step of coupling the itemization-only retail terminal to the scanner. The method fur

A method of operating a self-service checkout system which includes a base having a scanner secured thereto includes the step of securing an itemization-only retail terminal to the base. The method also includes the step of coupling the itemization-only retail terminal to the scanner. The method further includes the step of operating the itemization-only retail terminal and the scanner so as to allow a first user to enter a first number of items for purchase into the self-service checkout system for a first time period while (i) the itemization-only retail terminal is secured to the base, and (ii) the itemization-only retail terminal is coupled to the scanner. Moreover, the method includes the step of detaching the itemization-only retail terminal from the base. Yet further, the method includes the step of decoupling the itemization-only retail terminal from the scanner. The method further includes the step of securing a full-tendering retail terminal to the base. The method also includes the step of coupling the full-tendering retail terminal to the scanner. Finally, the method includes the step of operating the full-tendering retail terminal and the scanner so as to allow a second user to enter a second number of items for purchase into the self-service checkout system for a second time period while (i) the full-tendering retail terminal is secured to the base, and (ii) the full-tendering retail terminal is coupled to the scanner. A self-service checkout system is also disclosed.

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1. A method of operating a self-service checkout system having a scanner, comprising the steps of:coupling an itemization-only retail terminal to said scanner; operating said itemization-only retail terminal and said scanner so as to allow a first user to enter a first number of items for purchase i

1. A method of operating a self-service checkout system having a scanner, comprising the steps of:coupling an itemization-only retail terminal to said scanner; operating said itemization-only retail terminal and said scanner so as to allow a first user to enter a first number of items for purchase into said self-service checkout system for a first time period while said itemization-only retail terminal is coupled to said scanner; decoupling said itemization-only retail terminal from said scanner; coupling a full-tendering retail terminal to said scanner; and operating said full-tendering retail terminal and said scanner so as to allow a second user to enter a second number of items for purchase into said self-service checkout system for a second time period while said full-tendering retail terminal is coupled to said scanner.