Pitney Bowes B700 User Manual

Mailing Systems

PostPerfect B700 Postage Meter Quick Start Installation Instructions

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READ ME FIRST!

Before you do anything else, read this booklet. It explains how to install your meter, how to put postage in it and how to select and print postage.

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTES

• Plug the meter into a properly grounded wall outlet. This reduces the risk of shock and equipment damage in the event of a short circuit. DO NOT remove the power cord's ground pin and DO NOT use a ground adapter.

• The power cord wall plug is the primary means of disconnecting the meter from the AC supply. The meter is on whenever it is plugged into a live receptacle, even though the key switch and operator display may be off.

• Place the meter close to an easily accessible wall outlet. Avoid using wall outlets controlled by wall switches or shared by other equipment.

• Make sure the area in front of the wall outlet into which the meter is plugged is free from obstruction.

• DO NOT route the power cord over sharp edges or trap it between pieces of furniture. Make sure there is no strain on the power cord.

• To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, DO NOT attempt to remove covers or disassemble the meter. The cabinet encloses hazardous parts. If the meter was dropped or otherwise damaged, report such damage to your Pitney Bowes Customer Service Representative.

• Keep fingers, long hair, jewelry and loose clothing away from moving parts at all times.

• Read all instructions before you attempt to operate the meter.

• Use the equipment only for its intended purpose.

• Printhead temperature can reach 103° F (43° C), making it warm to the touch.

• Always follow the specific occupational safety and health standards prescribed for your workplace.

• Switch the meter OFF when you change the ribbon cassette.

Second Edition, July, 1995 ©1995 Pitney Bowes Inc. All rights reserved. This book may not be reproduced in whole or in part in any fashion or stored in a retrieval system of any type or transmitted by any means, electronically or mechanically, without the express, written permission of Pitney Bowes.

POSTAGE BY PHONE is a registered trademark of Pitney Bowes. PB SUPPLY LINE is a service mark of Pitney Bowes.

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B700 Installation Instructions

1. Unpack Shipping Carton and Check Contents

Remove the meter carrying case and all packing material. Carefully remove the shipping tape from the cassette compartment access door. D on ’ t thr ow any packing material away until you ’ re sure you have all the items listed below.

✓ Setup and Operating Guide ✓ Quick Reference Guide ✓ Quality Card ✓ Meter Carrying Case ✓ Postage Meter ✓ Stacker Assembly ✓ Keys (2)

✓ Power Cord ✓ Ribbon Cassette ✓ Supply Kit ✓ Postal Documents ✓ POSTAGE BY PHONE

tion about your POSTAGE BY PHONE account. You’ll need to refer to it when you put postage in your meter.)

Letter (this has important informa-

If anything is missing, please call the number given on page 7 of this booklet. See the figure below for a brief introduction to your new meter.

A Quick Tour of Your New Meter

Lock—Turn clockwise to turn meter ON

Power Cord

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Cassette Compartment—You’ll load the ribbon cassette here

Operator Display—shows you the current status of the meter

Access Door—Open to install ribbon cassette

Feed Deck—Supports your envelope or tape sheet as it passes through print area

Printhead—Applies meter impression to your envelopes and tape sheets

Keypad—Enter your postage amount or commands here.

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2. Connect the Power Cord

Remove the meter from its carrying case and place it on your work surface, close to a properly grounded 120 VAC wall outlet. Choose a convenient location—one where you have enough room to establish an efficient work flow.

a. Connect the power cord to the receptacle at the

back of the meter as shown.

b. Connect the power cord to a properly grounded

120 VAC wall outlet.

WARNING: Always plug the meter into a properly grounded wall outlet. This reduces the risk of shock and equipment damage in the event of a short circuit. DO NOT remove the power cord’s ground pin and DO NOT use a ground adapter. Read the safety notes printed on the inside front cover of this booklet.

3. Install the Ribbon

a. Unpack the ribbon cassette and

remove the shipping tab. If necessary, turn the winder counterclockwise to remove any slack from the ribbon.

b. Open the cassette door.

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c. Hold the cassette with the rib-

bon side down and the cutout

aligned with the printhead. Align the locating tab on the right side of the cassette with the groove in the cassette compartment.

d. Rest the cassette on the deck and

push it back into the ribbon compartment as far as it will go.

Printhead Cutout

Printhead

Locating Tab

Groove

e. Press in on the top of the cassette

near the locking tab to snap it in position.

Close the cassette compartment door. This completes ribbon loading.

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