Pitney Bowes DM225 User Manual
DM100i / DM125 / DM200L / DM225
Digital Mailing Systems
Quick Install Guide
Contents
Mailing System
Moistener
and EZ-Seal
(optional)
PBI Ink Cartridge
(Reorder #793-5)
Base
(DM200L and DM225
only)
Phone Cord Power Cord
Scale
(optional)
Print Head
in Package
Stacker
Tape Sheets
postage
tape sheets
USB Cable
Quick Reference
Quick Install Guide
(this document)
For best results, we strongly encourage you to follow the steps in this guide in
sequential order.
Step 1 Remove Shipping Tape
You must remove your existing postage funds
first, if you have an existing meter that is being
replaced. Refer to other “return” or “Transfer”
documents provided.
Open the top cover of the meter and remove
any packing material, protective foam, or tape
that may be present. Close the cover.
Step 2 Select a Connection Method
and Setup Your Meter
You must connect to the Pitney Bowes Data Center to add postage funds,
download software updates, and perform USPS required inspections.
If you have Internet access, we recommend you install the PC Meter
Connect™ Desktop Application online at www.pb.com/support/pcmc. This
software provides the quickest data transfers.
DM100i and DM200L - Download and install the latest PC Meter
Connect Desktop Application from www.pb.com/support/pcmc.
After you have installed the PC Meter Connect Desktop Application,
you must return to this Guide and complete the meter setup starting
at Step 5. The PC onscreen directions will direct you to do so.
DMXXX
Product Description
PXXX
Product Code (PCN)
Request Service Support, Order Supplies or
Check Postage Account Balance On-Line
www.pb.com
Select “My Account”
XXXXXXX
Serial Number
or call
1-800-522-0020
DMXXX
Product Description
PXXX XXXXXXX
Serial NumberProduct Code (PCN)
Request Service Support, Order Supplies or
Check Postage Account Balance On-Line
www.pb.com
Select “My Account”
or call
1-800-522-0020
DM125 and DM225 - Download and install the latest PC Meter
Connect Desktop Application from www.pb.com/support/pcmc.
After you have installed the PC Meter Connect Desktop Application,
follow the PC onscreen instructions which guide you through the
complete system setup. You need not refer to this Guide again.
You can identify your model from the label on the front of your meter shown
in Step 1.
If you do not have Internet access, or choose not to use the PC Meter
Connect Desktop Application, simply continue with Step 3 in this Quick
Install Guide. You will not need to download the PC Meter Connect
Desktop Application.
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Step 3 Connect Phone Line
Select a location for the meter near an analog phone line and connect the
phone cord between the back of your meter and an analog phone jack.
Phone
or
depending upon your model
Phone systems installed in some businesses are not analog and may damage
your system. If you are unsure about your phone line, contact your telephone
company or local network administrator.
The following are usually analog phone lines:
• Fax lines
• Residential phone lines
• Lines used by modems or credit card readers
Step 4 Connect Power
Connect the power cord between the back of your meter and a
convenient outlet.
Keep the meter plugged in at all times to an outlet not controlled by a wall
switch.
Power
2
If you have this model,
turn the On/Off switch on.
On/Off Switch
Power
Step 5 Select Language
After the system powers up and completes a self-check, select the
language you wish to use. Simply press the small round button next
to your choice.
Step 6 Set Local Time
Your meter must be set to the correct local time.
HH:
If the hour value displayed (HH) is correct, simply select OK and
Continue. If the hour value is wrong, key in the correct value
before pressing OK and Continue.
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Step 6 Set Local Time (continued)
Again, if the minutes value displayed (MM) is correct, simply
select OK and Continue. If the minutes value is wrong, key in
the correct value before pressing OK and Continue.
ATTENTION:
You MUST set the AM/PM correctly. If the local time is off by 12 hours your system
may print the wrong date on your mail and it may be returned by the Post Office.
Check one last time, paying special attention to the
AM/PM setting. If the current local time is correct, select
This is correct.
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Step 7 Install the Print Head
The following screen will appear.
A. Open the top cover.
B. Unlatch and flip up
the guard.
When you open the cover
the screen will prompt....
Ink Cartridge Guard
C. Remove the print
head from its packaging.
Peg
Tape Strip
Peg
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Step 7 Install the Print Head (continued)
ATTENTION:
This step is critical to prevent system damage.
Depending on
your model
D.
Remove the tape strip
from the bottom of the
print head.
OR
Remove the plastic cap
from the bottom of the
print head.
Tabs
E. F.
Slide the print head pegs
into the lower set of grooves.
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Squeeze the tabs and push
the print head flush against
the wall.
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