Pitney Bowes B702 User Manual
PostPerfectTM Postage Meter
B700, B702
Setup and Operator Guide
US English Version
FCC Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against unwanted interference when the equipment
is operated in a residential environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause unwanted interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment with other, non-complying equipment is discouraged. If this
equipment noes cause interference to radio or television reception, which you can
determine by turning the equipment off and on, you may be able to correct the problem by taking one or more of the following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
– Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver
– Connect the equipment to an outlet that's on a circuit different from the one the
receiver is on.
Use only a shielded interface cable with this equipment to insure compliance with the
Class B limits.
SV60941 Rev. B 5/04 ©2004 Pitney Bowes Inc.
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for the misuse or misapplication of our products.
Due to our continuing program of product improvement, equipment and material
specifications as well as performance features are subject to change without notice.
Your postage meter may not have some of the features described in this book.
Post Perfect, E-Z Seal, PB Supply Line and Postage By Phone are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Pitney Bowes Inc.
Table of
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Chapter 1—Introduction
About Your Meter ........................................................................ 1-2
About this Book ........................................................................... 1-3
The Quick Reference Guide ......................................................1-4
Specifications .............................................................................. 1-4
Equipment ............................................................................. 1-4
Material ................................................................................. 1-4
Meter Settings ....................................................................... 1-5
Glossary ...................................................................................... 1-5
Safety Notes ............................................................................... 1-7
Chapter 2—Getting Acquainted
The B700/B702 ........................................................................... 2-2
Controls, Indicators and Machine Features, Front ................ 2-2
Controls, Indicators and Machine Features, Rear ................ 2-3
B700/B702 Keypad (User Mode) ................................................ 2-4
Keypad Template (Setup Mode) ...........................................2-6
ontents
Chapter 3—Using the Meter
Turning the Meter On .................................................................. 3-2
Before You Apply Power ....................................................... 3-2
Applying Power ..................................................................... 3-2
Warning Prompts .................................................................. 3-2
Adjusting the Stacker .................................................................. 3-3
Checking Postage Funds Available ............................................3-3
Checking the Date ...................................................................... 3-3
Advancing the Date ....................................................................3-3
Omitting the Date ........................................................................ 3-4
Selecting an Ad Slogan ..............................................................3-4
Selecting an Inscription (B700 Only) ..........................................3-5
Selecting an Account (B700 Only) .............................................. 3-5
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Checking and Clearing the Batch Register ................................. 3-6
Standard Operation (B702 and B700 With No
Accounting) ........................................................................... 3-6
Printing a Register Report ..........................................................3-7
Printing a Register Report (B702 and B700 With or
Without Accounting) .............................................................. 3-7
Printing Account Reports (B700 Only) ........................................ 3-8
If You Have Departmental Accounting .................................. 3-8
Printing an Account Report ................................................... 3-8
Printing Postage Using the Default Value ................................... 3-9
Changing the Postage Value ....................................................3-10
Printing Postage Using the Memory Keys (B700 Only) ........... 3-11
Chapter 4—Setting Up the Meter
Using the Keyboard Setup Template .......................................... 4-3
Entering Setup ............................................................................ 4-3
Entering Alpha Characters .................................................... 4-3
Entering Numeric Characters ............................................... 4-3
Navigating the Menus ................................................................. 4-4
Setting Up Options ...................................................................... 4-4
Menu 1: Change Language ....................................................... 4-7
Menus 3, 4, 5 and 6: Set Memory Keys (B700 Only) ................4-7
Menu 7: Set Daylight Saving Time .............................................4-9
Menu 8: Select Default Advertisement .......................................4-9
Menu 9: Set Default Inscription (B700 Only) ...........................4-10
Menu 10: Set Account Default (B700 Only) ............................. 4-10
Menu 11: Set Low Funds Warning ........................................... 4-11
Menu 12: Set Postage Default Value ....................................... 4-12
Menu 13: Set Timeout Length .................................................4-13
Menu 14: Activate Features (B700 Only) ................................. 4-14
Menu 15: Print Setup Report (B700 Only) ............................... 4-15
Menu 16: Print Account Report (B700 Only) ...........................4-16
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Menu 17: Clear All Accounts (B700 Only) ................................ 4-17
Menu 18: Move Clock Ahead ................................................... 4-18
Menu 19: Move Clock Back ..................................................... 4-18
Menu 20: Create Account (B700 Only) .................................... 4-19
Menu 21: Delete Account (B700 Only) .................................... 4-20
Menu 22: Change Account Names (B700 Only) ...................... 4-21
Menu 23: Change Supervisor Password (B700 Only) ............. 4-22
Menu 24: Enable Password (B700 Only) ................................ 4-22
Menu 25: Enable Accounting (B700 Only) ............................... 4-23
Menu 26: Set Time of Date Change ........................................ 4-24
Menu 27: Set the Default Refill Amount ................................... 4-25
Menu 28: Set Printer Connection (B700 Only) ........................4-25
Menu 29: Set Up EIU (DataLink) (B700 Only) ......................... 4-26
Chapter 5—Refilling the Meter
Obtaining the Current Meter Access Code ................................. 5-2
Obtaining the Refill Combination ................................................ 5-3
Refilling Your Meter on the Internet ...................................... 5-3
Refilling Your Meter on the Phone ........................................5-4
Entering Your Refill Amount into the Meter ................................. 5-5
Payment Options ........................................................................ 5-5
Purchase Power ................................................................... 5-5
Reserve Account ................................................................... 5-6
United States Postal Service ................................................ 5-8
Performing an Inspection on Your Meter ..................................5-10
Obtaining the Current Meter Access Code ......................... 5-10
Performing the Inspection ................................................... 5-11
Entering Your Combination in the Meter ............................. 5-11
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Chapter 6—Replacing the Ribbon
Removing the Used Ribbon Cassette ......................................... 6-2
Installing the New Cassette ........................................................ 6-4
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Chapter 7—Troubleshooting
Error and Warning Messages ..................................................... 7-2
Fault Messages ..........................................................................7-2
If You Need Service .................................................................... 7-2
Chapter 8—Supplies and Options
Advertising Slogan Cartridge ...................................................... 8-2
Using the Slogan Cartridge ................................................... 8-2
Moistener (B700 Only) ............................................................... 8-3
Attaching the Moistener ........................................................ 8-3
Filling Moistener .................................................................... 8-4
Using the Moistener .............................................................. 8-4
Bypassing the Moistener ...................................................... 8-5
Maintaining the Moistener ..................................................... 8-5
DataLink (Electronic Interface Unit) (B700 Only) ....................... 8-6
Ordering Supplies and Options ................................................... 8-6
Appendix A
Meter Inscriptions .......................................................................A-2
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1 • Introduction
This chapter lists the key features of your postage
meter, tells you what's in this book, and pre sents
important safety information.
About Your Meter ..............................................1-2
About this Book ................................................1-3
The Quick Reference Guide ............................. 1-4
Specifications ...................................................1-4
Glossary ...........................................................1-5
Safety Notes .....................................................1-7
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1 • Introduction
About Your Meter
The B700/B702 is a compact, programmable postage meter
that combines simplicity of operation with user-changeable
features that let you tailor its operation to your own unique
requirements. The meter is supplied pre-programmed, so
you can start processing mail right away using its factory settings. You can change some of these settings at the push of
a button; or, if you wish, you can easily program the meter
with your own settings.
The meter's advanced features include:
• Sleek, compact design
• An easy-to-use, multi-purpose keypad
• 11-character operator display
• Self-prompting setup menus
• Automatic date advance
• Daily piece count printing
• Keyboard-selectable ads
• Keyboard-selectable inscriptions (B700 only)
• Easy addition of advertising slogans by means of a removable slogan cartridge
• Easy addition of inscriptions via download (B700 only)
• Easy, convenient funds refill via Postage By Phone
®
• Digital printing technology eliminates dies, ink rollers and
ink
• Sharp 8 dot/mm printing resolution for clear, crisp meter
imprints
• Optional accounting feature tracks postage spent by department name. This feature supports up to 10 accounts
(B700 only).
• Password protection provides an added measure of security by limiting access to key meter functions to authorized personnel
• Communications port for an optional Pitney Bowes electronic scale or other peripheral devices (B700 only)
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• Report printing: the meter generates and prints a register
summary, setup summary, and Postage By Phone® summary. The B700 also generates and prints a setup summary.
About this Book
The Introduction lists the important features of your meter,
provides material and equipment specifications and a brief
glossary of terms. It also includes important notes about using your meter safely.
Getting Acquainted explains the purpose and shows the location of each control and machine feature. Please read this
section carefully. It provides a foundation for the instructions
given in later sections of this book.
Using the Meter explains how to process mail. The operations covered here are the ones you'll use most often.
Setting Up the Meter provides step-by-step instructions for
customizing meter operation to suit your own needs.
Refilling the Meter explains how to add postage funds to
your meter using Pitney Bowes' convenient Postage By
Phone® service.
Replacing the Ribbon provides instructions for removing
and replacing the ribbon cassette.
Troubleshooting explains the error and warning messages
that might appear on the meter's display during the course of
operation.
Options/Supplies describes the optional ad slogan cartridge
and explains how to use it. In addition, optional equipment
specific to the B700 model is featured. Items include a moistener to assist envelope sealing and Datalink (Electronic Interface KUnit or EIU) that expands account capacity from 10
to 100 accounts and connects the meter to external devices
such as a Pitney Bowes electronic scale, modem, serial
printer or personal computer.
This chapter also lists the supplies available for your meter
and explains how to order them.
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1 • Introduction
The Quick Reference Guide
Specifications
Don't like reading
manuals? Try the
Quick Reference
Guide supplied with
your meter. It's located in the ribbon
compartment just
above the cassette.
It contains condensed
instructions for most of the topics covered in this book.
Equipment
Size: 11.75"L x 9.75"W x 7"H in. (30 cm x 25 cm x 18 cm)
Weight: 17.6 lbs. (8 kg), approximate
Power Requirements: 120 VAC, 60 Hz, 3A
Operating Temperature: 40°F (4°C) to 109°F (43°C)
Average Throughput: 30 envelopes per minute maximum.
Actual throughput will vary, depending on the material used
and the skill of the operator.
Ribbon Life: 1,200 impressions maximum; this will vary, depending on the number of ads printed.
Material
Minimum Size: 3" x 3" (76 mm x 76 mm)
Maximum Size: 10" x 13.5" (250 x 340 mm)
Minimum Thickness: 0.007" (0.2 mm)
Maximum Thickness: .24 in. (6 mm)
IMPORTANT! For best results, make sure that your material
(envelopes, postcards) conforms fully to these specifi cations. We
do not recommend textured or rough-surfaced papers because
they may cause poor print quality. Mail that presents an uneven
surface to the print mechanism may also cause poor print quality. (Tapping mail contents to the top right envelope corner may
help.) Use tape sheets to apply postage to rough surfaced or
oversize mailpieces.
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Introduction • 1
Meter Settings
Maximum Imprint: $99.999 (B700) or $9.999 (B702)
Reset Type: Postage By Phone
Piece Count: Up to 8 digits (non-resettable)
Postage Used Register: 10 digits
Postage Unused Register: 8 digits
®
Meter
Serial
Number
Date
Glossary
Ad
Slogan
Origin
ZIP
Code
Typical Indicia
Inscription
For Post
Office
Use
City, StatePostal
Some of the words used in this manual may be new to you.
This little glossary explains what they mean.
Account
(B700 Only)
A department or other entity to which postage is charged. The B700 meter allows you
to select from up to 10 accounts. You may
identify accounts by a unique name when
you set your meter up. Accounting is an
optional feature on the B700.
Ascending
Register
The total amount of postage used since the
meter was placed in service.
($ Used)
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Glossary
(continued)
Batch
Register
A part of the meter's memory that stores
the total postage spent and the number of
mailpieces processed. If your meter has
the optional departmental accounting feature, it stores this data in memory for each
account. You can clear the contents of the
batch register if you want.
Default A value or setting the meter automatically
returns to after a set period of time. As delivered, your meter has factory-set defaults.
You may change these if you wish.
Descending
Register
($ Available)
The postage funds available for use. The
imprint produced by the postage meter as
shown in the figure on page 1-5. The word
“indicia” means “postal markings.” The
markings may include:
An Ad Slogan: This is an optional part of
the indicia that lets you convey your own
special message to the mail recipient. You
may choose from a great variety of standard and custom ads available from the PB
™
Supply Line
. Ads are supplied in a plug-in
slogan cartridge. (See Chapter 8).
A Postal Inscription: (B700 only) This in-
formation appears next to the indicia or ad
slogan and complies with postal regulations
concerning the class of delivery or service.
An endorsement is similar to an inscription,
but appears in the area normally reserved
for the ad slogan because of space requirements. Inscriptions are available from the
™
PB Supply Line
The Date
The City/State
The Meter's Serial Number
Origin ZIP Code
Information for Post Office Use
(See Chapter 8).
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Refill The process of adding postage funds to
your meter using the Pitney Bowes Postage By Phone
“resetting” the meter.
Setup The process of customizing the meter to
best suit your own needs.
Timeout A period of time, measured from the last
key press or meter trip, after which the meter automatically returns to its default settings. You can set timeout length when you
set the meter up.
Trip The process of dispensing and account-
ing for postage. The meter is said to “trip”
when it senses the envelope and starts
printing.
®
Service. Sometimes called
Safety Notes
Please follow these common-sense precautions whenever
you use your meter:
• 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 dis-
connecting 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.
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1 • Introduction
Safety Notes
(continued)
• 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.
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2 •
G
d
This chapter lists the controls, indicators and machine features of your meter.
The B700/B702 ................................................2-2
Controls, Indicators and
Machine Features, Front View ....................2-2
Controls, Indicators and
Machine Features, Rear View .................... 2-3
B700/B702 Keypad (User Mode) .....................2-4
Keypad Template (Setup Mode) .................2-6
etting Acquainte
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The B700/B702
Controls, Indicators and Machine Features, Front View
5
4
6
3
7
2
9
8
1
1. Moistener (Optional)—Moistens and helps to seal an envelope as you guide it
onto the meter. (B700 only)
2. Feed Deck—Supports your envelope, post card or tape sheet as it passes
through the indicia printer. Place your envelope or tape sheet face up on this
deck. Push it up against the rear wall to align it and move it to the right, up to the
trip mark (item 9).
3. Rear Wall—Serves as an alignment guide for your envelope.
4. Access Door—The ribbon cassette and Quick Reference Guide are behind this
door. Open the door from the right.
5. Ad Slogan Cartridge Well—The optional ad slogan cartridge goes here.
6. Operator Display—This 11-character display shows the current status of the
meter, normally displaying the default postage value. You can choose to display
the postage used and postage available, the date and the ad. The B700 displays the current account and inscription as well. The display also prompts you
through the entire setup routine.
7. Keypad—Enter your postage amount or commands here. See pages 2-3 and 24 for a description of each button's function.
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8. Stacker—Completed mailpieces are stacked here.
9. Trip Mark—When feeding an envelope, make sure you guide it up against the
rear wall (item 3). Then guide it to the right until its lead edge touches this mark;
the meter senses the envelope, prints the postage amount and conveys the
piece into the stacker.
Controls, Indicators and Machine Features, Rear View
1. Ad Slogan Car-
tridge Well—Ad-
ditional ads (and
inscriptions for
B700) are available
by plugging the
optional ad slogan
cartridge in here.
2. Lock—Prevents
unauthorized use of
your meter. Insert
the key and turn it
to the right to unlock
the meter. Always
keep the key in a
safe place. The meter has no ON/OFF
switch.
3. Power Cord Connector—Connect the power cord here and plug the other end
into a 120 VAC, 60 Hz grounded wall outlet.
WARNING! Don't use an ungrounded outlet or a ground adapter. Adapters
may not ground the equipment properly. In the event of a short circuit, a
faulty ground could damage the meter and result in a possible shock hazard
to the user.
2
3
1
4
5
4 . Security Door—The USPS Seal is located here. The door is for use by Postal
only. (Some meters may not have a security door.)
5. Communications Port—Allows your meter to communicate with a Pitney Bowes
electronic scale or other devices. (Not active in the B702)
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B700/B702 Keypad (User Mode)
B700 Only
Your meter has two modes of operation: user, for routine, day-to-day operations; and
setup, which lets you customize the meter to suit your own needs. The keyboard
functions differently, depending on which mode you're in.
In the User Mode, the keys function as follows
• Account (B700 Only)—Accounting is an optional feature) Press to see the cur-
rent account number or change accounts.
• Value/Pieces—Displays the contents of the batch register, that is, the total post-
age spent since the batch register was last cleared. Press this button again to
see the total number of mailpieces (batch count) processed.
If your B700 is equipped with the optional accounting feature, you can view the
total postage applied to and the number of pieces processed for any account.
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• + Date—Press to see the date that will be printed as a part of the meter imprint.
This is usually the current date. You can also advance the date up to a maximum
of 30 days from the current date.
• Date On/Off—Allows you to print the date, omit the date or omit (“duck”) the day.
• Ad—Press to see the name of the ad that will print when the meter is tripped.
Press the key repeatedly to select different ads.
• Inscription (B700 only)—Press to see the current inscription or change the in-
scription.
• Memory Keys 1, 2 , 3 and 4 (B700 only)—Press to select a pre-programmed
meter configuration. A “configuration” specifies a postage amount, ad slogan
number and inscription number. You program the memory keys using the B700's
setup menus.
• Numeric Keys (0-9)—Use these to enter a numeric value for a postage amount
or to select a particular menu choice.
• Clear (C)—Press to clear an entry. You may also use this key along with the
Value/Pieces key to reset the batch count registers to zero.
• Decimal (.)—Press to enter a decimal point. You have the option of entering the
decimal point manually or letting the meter enter it for you. You must always type
a decimal point first when you enter a fractional value such as 15.8¢ (enter this
value as .158).
• $ Available—Press to display the total amount of postage funds remaining.
• $ Used—Press to display the total amount of postage the meter has dispensed
since it was placed in service.
• Refill—Press to begin the process of refilling the meter using the Pitney Bowes
Postage By Phone
• Enter—Press to accept a selection.
®
service.
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Keypad Template (Setup Mode)
Backspace
Space
Use the Setup Mode to tailor meter operation to your own exact needs. To get into
the Setup Mode, place the keypad template on the keypad as shown (below, right).
You'll find the template in a pocket on the inside rear cover of this book. Press the
C (Clear) and Enter keys at the same time. (B700 only-If your meter's password
feature is on, the display will ask you to enter your password. See Chapter 4 for complete instructions.)
In the Setup Mode the keys function as
follows:
• Backspace (
rightmost character displayed.
• Space (
characters.
• Yes—Press to accept the setup menu
choice.
• No—Press to reject the setup menu
choice.
)—Press to erase the
)—Press for a space between
Place Template on Keypad (Store
template in pocket located on the
inside rear cover for future use)
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• Green, Red, Blue—Use to enter alpha characters (letters). Press the appropriate
color and numeric keys at the same time to get an alpha character. For example:
- Green and 1 for A;
- Red and 8 for W;
- Blue and 5 for O.
• Exit Setup—Press to leave the setup mode.
• Clear—Press to remove an entry.
• Enter—Press to accept an entry.
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3 • Using the Mete
r
This chapter explains how to use your postage
meter.
Turning the Meter On .......................................3-2
Adjusting the Stacker .......................................3-3
Checking Postage Funds Available ..................3-3
Checking the Date ............................................3-3
Advancing the Date ..........................................3-3
Omitting the Date .............................................3-4
Selecting an Ad Slogan ....................................3-4
Selecting an Inscription (B700 Only) ................3-5
Selecting an Account (B700 Only) ....................3-5
Checking and Clearing the Batch Register ......3-6
Printing a Register Report ................................3-7
Printing Account Reports (B700 Only) ..............3-8
Printing Postage Using the Default Value .........3-9
Changing the Postage Value ..........................3-10
Printing Postage Using the Memory
Keys (B700 Only) ...........................................3-11
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Turning the Meter On
Before You Apply Power
• Make sure the meter is plugged into a properly grounded
receptacle.
• If your're using an optional advertising slogan cartridge,
make sure it's in place (Chapter 8).
• Check that the stacker is in position (see instructions below).
• Make sure the ribbon cassette is properly loaded (Chapter 6).
• If you’re using a Pitney Bowes electronic scale with your
meter, make sure it’s connected properly. Follow the instructions supplied with the scale. (B700 only)
®
• Add E-Z Seal
to the optional moistener if necessary.
Follow the instructions supplied with your moistener.
(B700 only)
The instructions that follow assume the meter is set up the
way you want. If not, go to Chapter 4 for step-by-step setup
instructions.
Applying Power
Insert the key and turn it
clockwise. After you turn it on,
the meter performs a self test
for several seconds and operates the envelope transport
mechanism.
If the self test is OK, the meter
shows the default postage
value in the operator display
as shown at the right (your default value may be different).
HINT: If postage funds
are low, it's a good
idea to refi ll your meter. See Chapter 5 for
instructions.
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Warning Prompts
If postage funds are low, the operator display flashes “Low
Funds” or “Insuf Funds” alternately with the postage value
selected. If any other message appears on the display, see
pages 7-2 and 7-3 of this guide for an explanation.
Using the Meter • 3
Adjusting the Stacker
Checking Postage Funds Available
Checking the Date
Slide the stacker into position up against the meter
as shown. This position is
good for envelopes up to
#10. If you're running longer envelopes, move the
stacker to the right as necessary to accommodate
them.
1. Press $ Available to display the postage funds on hand.
2. Press $ Used to display the amount of postage already
used.
3. Press C (Clear) to return to the default postage display.
Press +Date to check the date. The display shows the date
exactly as it will be printed. Any omitted parts of the date appear as dashes. (See Omitting the Date below.)
Advancing the Date
1. To advance the date, press the +Date key again. This
advances the date by one day. Each time you press the
+Date key, the date advances by one more day. You can
advance the date of submission up to 30 days. If you
attempt to advance the date more than this, the meter
prompts: “30 Days Max” after you press Enter and returns to the current date setting.
You can also advance the date by keying in a num-
ber—from 1 to 30—and pressing Enter while the meter
is in the date setting mode. For example, if you press 6
and Enter, the date advances by six days and the display
returns to the postage amount .
2. To return to the current date, press the C key while the
meter is in the date mode and press Enter. The display
returns to the postage amount.
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Omitting the Date
Selecting an Ad Slogan
HINT: Ad slogans are
optional. See Chapter
8 for details. When
you select a slogan, it
may take a little time to
load. This is normal.
1. Press the Date On/Off key to see the current selection:
“Date On;” Date Off;” or “No Day.” Pressing the Date On/
Off key toggles (switches) among these three selections:
• “Date On” means the complete date is printed as part
of the indicia.
• “Date Off” means the date is not printed.
• “No Day” means the month and year are printed, but
not the day.
2. Select one of the three choices. Press Enter to confirm
your selection.
3. When you press +Date, the display shows the date exactly as it will print. Any omitted parts of the date appear
as dashes.
1. Press Ad to see the current ad selection. The display
shows the name of the ad slogan. “NONE” means no ad
slogan is selected.
2. To change the selection, press the Ad key repeatedly
until you see the name of the ad slogan you want. Press
Enter to accept the slogan. The display then returns to
the postage amount.
Shortcut: When the meter is in the ad mode you can
choose an ad slogan by typing its number on the numeric
keypad and pressing Enter. You'll find the ad number
on the slogan cartridge label. If the ad isn't available, the
meter displays “No Ad.”
NOTE: The ad you want may be in an ad slogan cartridge you
haven’t loaded. See Chapter 8 for loading instructions. Press C
(Clear) to return to the default postage display without changing
the ad or to clear an error.
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Using the Meter • 3
Selecting an
Inscription
(B700 Only)
HINT: Inscriptions are
optional. If no inscriptions are enabled, the
meter will prompt “No
Inscrpts” when you
press the Inscription
key.
Selecting an
Account
(B700 Only)
HINT: Departmental accounting is an
optional feature. If your
meter is not equipped
with it, the display
prompts “Accounting
Disabled” when you
press the Account key.
1. Press the Inscription key to see the name of the current
inscription. If the display shows “NONE,” no inscription is
selected.
2. To change the inscription, press the Inscription key
repeatedly until you see the name of the inscription you
want. Press Enter to accept the inscription. The display
then returns to the postage amount.
Shortcut: When the meter is in the inscription mode you
can choose an inscription by pressing its number on the
keypad and pressing Enter. If you enter a wrong number,
the meter displays “No Inscript.”
Press C (Clear) at any time to return to the default post-
age display without changing the inscription or to clear
an error.
1. Press Account to display the name of the current ac-
count.
2. If you want to change the account to which postage is
charged, press the Account key repeatedly until you
see the account name you want. Press Enter to accept
the account. The display will return to the default postage amount and show the account ID number. (If the
account is password protected, the meter prompts you to
enter a password. Type in the password—up to four digits—and press Enter.)
Shortcut: When the meter is in the account mode (that is,
displaying an account), you can choose an account by
pressing its number on the keypad and pressing Enter.
If you select a number the meter doesn’t recognize, the
meter displays the message “No Accnt.”
Press $ Avail then Enter at any time during the process
to go back to the default postage display without changing the account.
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3 • Using the Meter
Checking and Clearing the Batch Register
The meter's batch register stores the total postage value
expended and the number of mail pieces processed since it
waslast cleared. You can display this information and clear
it—return the register to zero—if you want. The procedure for
doing so depends on whether your meter is equipped with
the optional departmental accounting feature.
Standard Operation (B702 and B700 With No Accounting)
1. Press the Value/Pieces key once. The display shows the
total postage ($) spent.
2. Press the Value/Pieces key again to see the total number of mail pieces processed.
3. To clear the batch register (return it to zero), press the
Value/Pieces key and, while holding it, press C. The display prompts “Cleared.”
CAUTION! Be sure you really want to clear the
register. Once you've done so, you can't restore its
contents. If you want a record of the batch register before you clear it, print a register report as
explained on the next page.
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