This section contains important information about safety precautions and environmental
recommendations to operate your equipment in the best possible conditions.
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What you will find in this Manual
Section 1: Read this First
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Make sure your have read and fully understood the safety requirements
in this section. This section also includes a list of acronyms and symbols used
in the manual.
Section 2: Meet Your Mailing System
System features, reference descriptions of elements and controls, mail format
and how to power your Mailing System off.
Section 3: Processing Mail
Processing mail using the mailing system: choosing a type of task, weighing,
selecting a rate, sealing your mail, running batches, etc.
Section 4: Money Operations
Loading postage funds.
Section 5: Managing Accounts and Assigning Rights
How you can change accounts as a user, or set up accounts and control access
to the Mailing System as the supervisor.
Section 6: Reports
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How you can generate and print out reports for the Mailing System usage,
funds usage, account usage, etc.
Section 7: Online Services
Using your Mailing System to access Online Services and connect your system
for upgrades.
Section 8: Configuring your Mailing System
All the specifications of your Mailing System you can set up as a user (temporary
settings) or supervisor (default settings).
Section 9: Options and Updates
How to update/upgrade your system and modify the stamp (custom texts and
ad dies, rates...).
Section 10: Maintaining your Mailing System
Changing the ink cartridge and maintaining other system components.
Section 11: Troubleshooting
What to do when a problem occurs: jamming, bad sealing, poor printing etc.
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Section 12: Specifications
Detailed specifications of your Mailing System.
Symbols
This manual uses the symbols listed below.
Indicates...This symbol...
WARNING: indicates a human safety hazard.
ATTENTION: brings to your attention a risk for equipment or mail
that could result from an action you may perform.
NOTE: remark that explains different scenarios or situations.
TIP: advice to help save you time when processing your mail.
SUPERVISOR: indicates that you have to log in as the supervisor
(using the supervisor PIN) to perform the procedure. Postage
functions of the Mailing System are not accessible in this mode.
Glossary
This manual uses the acronyms listed below.
DescriptionAcronym
Automatic Label DispenserALD
Total postage usedAscending
Postage amount availableDescending
IDentificationID
Local Area Network: link between computersLAN
MAS
Mail Accounting Software: allows you to remotely manage mailing accounts
and associated reports.
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DescriptionAcronym
Mixed-Size FeederMSF
Personal ComputerPC
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Personal Identification NumberPIN
Postal Security Device (Meter)PSD
United States Postal ServicesUSPS
Weighing PlatformWP
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Safety Requirements1.2
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Power Connection
Before connection, check whether the Mailing System is suitable for the local AC power
voltage; refer to the type plates at the back of each system component.
THIS SYSTEM MUST BE GROUNDED
Only connect the power plug to an outlet provided with a
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protective ground contact.
To reduce the risk of fire, use only the power cord supplied
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with the Mailing System.
Do not use ground adaptors.
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Do not use this product on a wet floor or near water.
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In case of liquid spillage, disconnect the power cord from the
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outlet and proceed with cleaning.
Use an outlet located near the system that is easily accessible. As the power supply
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cord is the system disconnecting device, do not route the power cord between pieces
of furniture or over sharp edges.
Avoid using outlets controlled by wall switches or shared by other equipment.
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Make sure there is no strain on the power supply cord.
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Compliance
Energy Star compliance
Your mailing machine is Energy Star compliant: it helps you to save energy and money
while protecting the environment.
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Environmental compliance
A program is implemented for the recycling of worn mailing machines and machines at the
end of their lifetime. Contribute in a responsible way to the environmental protection by
consulting your retailer internet site, or by contacting him. He will inform you of the collection
and treatment processes of these machines.
General Safety
Before using your Mailing System, thoroughly read the operating instructions.
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To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons, follow normal and
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basic safety precautions for office equipment when using your Mailing System.
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To avoid damage, only use approved supplies (ink, tape, cleaners...).
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The Mailing System contains moving parts. Keep fingers, long hair,
jewellery, neck ties, loose clothing away from the mail path at all
times.
Follow the additional safety precautions below:
Do not place lit candles, cigarettes, cigars, etc. on the Mailing System.
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When removing jammed material, avoid using too much force to prevent personal
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injury and damaging components.
When lifting covers, wait for all parts to stop moving before placing hands near the
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feeder path or printhead.
To prevent overheating do not block the ventilation openings or try to stop the power
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supply fans.
Do not remove bolted covers as they enclose potentially hazardous parts that should
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only be accessed by a Service Representative.
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Telephone and LAN Connections
Plugging the right jack in the right socket
Your Mailing System uses the telephone network to connect to the Postal Services and to
your customer online services.
You may also use a LAN (high speed internet connection) to connect to your customer
Online Services and to a mail accounting software (MAS), located on a separate PC.
To prevent damage to equipment, do not plug phone jacks used to
connect modem into LAN connectors:
Analog phone (4 wires)
Network/PC LAN (8 wires)
Follow the additional precautions below:
Avoid using your system during an electrical storm; as there may be a risk of electrical
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shock from lightning.
Do not install telephone jacks or LAN connectors in a wet location.
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Disconnect the telephone or LAN cable from the wall before moving your system.
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To reduce the risk of fire, use only the supplied cable to connect
the modem to the telephone line (see Specifications on page 291 ).
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Disconnecting your Mailing System
How to Disconnect your Mailing System
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1.First switch your Mailing System to OFF mode (see How to Turn the Mailing System
to OFF Mode on page 27).
Only unplug the power cord when the Mailing System is in OFF
mode or Sleep mode to avoid keeping the ink cartridge in an
unprotected position where the ink may dry out and become
unusable.
2.Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.
3.Unplug the LAN cable and the telephone cord from their sockets as they may still
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How to Turn the Mailing System to OFF Mode ..............................................27
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System Layout2.1
Mailing System without dynamic scale
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Meet Your Mailing System
Mixed-Size Feeder
System Base
Automatically feeds the system with envelopes of different sizes.
Contains labels to be printed.Auto Label Dispenser
Prints envelopes (or labels) and controls the Mailing
System.
Measures the weight of mail pieces.Weighing Platform
Allows you to control the Mailing System.Control Panel
Guides envelopes into the feeder.Rear Guide-Wall
Beginning of mail transport path.Hopper
Holds large envelopes in place for feeding.Side Guide
Allows you to remove jammed envelopes or labels.Jam Release Handle
Receives mail pieces after processing.Catch Tray
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Meet Your Mailing System
Mixed-Size Feeder
Dynamic Scale
System Base
Automatically feeds the system with envelopes of different sizes.
Automatically measures the weight and dimensions of
mail pieces to dynamically change postage after feeding.
Contains labels to be printed.Auto Label Dispenser
Prints envelopes (or labels) and controls the Mailing
System.
Measures the weight of mail pieces.Weighing Platform
Allows you to control the Mailing System.Control Panel
Guides envelopes into the feeder.Rear Guide-Wall
Beginning of mail transport path.Hopper
Holds large envelopes in place for feeding.Side Guide
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Allows you to remove jammed envelopes or labels.Jam Release Handle
Receives mail pieces after processing.Catch Tray
Receives mail pieces after processing.Catch Tray
Stores this User Guide.User Guide Receptacle
Use this slot to store labels horizontally.Label Storage
Inside the system base
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Postal Security Device
(PSD)
Prints the postal imprint on envelopes.Ink Cartridge
Postage meter. Stores postage funds and tracks postage
usage.
Lift by front side to open.Cover
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USB Keyboard (option)
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Usage
Meet Your Mailing System
A USB keyboard can be connected to the mailing system.
Accessories2.2
This keyboard is a standard personal computer keyboard with an additional touchpad. It
allows the input of data to your mailing system.
To use the numerical keys, ensure that [Num lock] is activated.
You can use the shortcuts listed in the table below
Keyboard use
NAVIGATION KEYS
Validates the current screen.[Enter]OK
Deletes the last character or digit in an entry field.[Backspace]Clear
Deletes the next character or digit in an entry field[Del]Delete
Returns to previous screen or cancels the selection.[Esc]Back / Cancel
Moves to the next entry field.[Tab]Change field
Move before
[Left ar-
row]
Moves the cursor before the character at the left.
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Move after
[Right
arrow]
Moves the cursor after the character at the right.
Touchpad use
The touchpad on the keyboard or a USB mouse plugged into the system allow you to make
the same selections or actions as with your finger, using its pointing device.
They allow you to do the same selections or actions as with your finger on the touch screen.
All the tactile elements can be activated by the pointer.
In addition, it allows you to:
Exactly position the cursor in an entry field.
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Select a part of the content of an entry field.
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External Label Dispenser (option)
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Meet Your Mailing System
The External Label Dispenser (or ELD) is a remote device connected to the mailing system
that prints indicia (stamps) on thermal, self-adhesive paper. It provides an ergonomic work
environment, as the user can place it in the most convenient working position.
See also
To use your ELD, see Printing Using the External Label Dispenser on page 99.
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To configure your ELD, see Configuring the ELD on page 97.
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Report Printer (option)
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Meet Your Mailing System
A USB printer can be directly connected to the mailing system for printing mailing-related
reports.
For more information about compatible printers that can connect
to your mailing system, please contact technical support.
Barcode Scanner (option)
This scanner is used:
to identify accounts through barcodes
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to scan tracking numbers on mails and send them to postal server
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Control Panel Features2.3
See control panel and screen layout on the flap of the manual
cover.
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Display Areas
The control panel has a touch screen so most zones are tactile. Tap a zone to open the
related screen.
Displays account currently selected.Account
Ad die
Item Counter
Label Indicator
Indicates that an ad die (slogan) will be printed when
yellow.
Displays the date that will be printed.Date
Displays selected imprint memory when applicable.Imprint Memory
Counts the envelopes or labels printed since the last
counter reset.
When displayed, indicates that the Mailing System will
print a label.
Indicates unread messages in message box.Mailbox
Indicates the amount to be printed on the envelope.Postage
Meet Your Mailing System
Print Offset
Reset item counter
Sealing
Type of stamp
Indicates the printing offset status (stamp position shifting
for thick envelopes).
Indicates the current rate and services selected.Rate and Services
Displays funds available for postage.Remaining funds
Resets the item counter to zero. This is the starting point
for batch data reports.
Switches the sealer on/off and indicates wether the
function is activated or not.
Indicates that a text will be printed on the envelope.Text
Current type of stamp. Use Stamp configuration shortcut
to change.
Current weighing method.Weighing Mode
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Current weight used to calculate postage amount.Weight