Pitney Bowes MAILSTATION 2 User Manual
Digital Postage Meter
Quick Install Guide
US English Version
Contents
mailstation 2™
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Funds
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WXYZ
TUV
Enter
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PQRS
Shift
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Space
Back
Scale
Ink Cartridge
Reorder #797-M
Sample Pack of
Tape Sheets
Reorder #612-9
Phone Cord Power Cord
USB Cord
Installation CD
mailstation 2™
K700081 Rev. X
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Quick Install Guide
Digital Postage Meter
Operating Guide
DEF
Review
ABC
*#_
MNO
JKL
Lock
no
GHI
WXYZ
Enter
TUV
Class
yes
PQRS
Shift
.
Space
Funds
Back
Menu
System Requirements:
Windows 2000 or Windows XP, Vista - latest Service Packs
1.2 GHz processor
512 Mb RAM
Set-up: Using PC
mailstation™
Application CD
NOTE:
mailstation 2™ CD Installation
THE METER IS SHIPPED WITHOUT POSTAGE.
You transfer funds to the meter as part of the setup process
1
Please do not apply power to your
mailstation 2™ until instructed to.
✗
If your PC has an Internet connection:
Place the mailstation 2™ CD
into the CD ROM drive.
Follow the instructions on your computer.
NOTE: Administrative privilages may be required
before you can install the software on your system.
If you do not have a PC with an internet connection
Turn to Set-up for Analog Phone Line Use on page 11.
If you cannot use the installation CD:
Download the software from:
http://support.pb.com/K7M0
Preparing your computer
2
First the mailstation 2™ Quick Install Software checks your
system for two things:
- Does it meet the minimum requirements
- Does it have the software components needed to run PC Meter
Connect™. The Quick Install Software will then add any missing
components. This process may take several minutes to complete.
1
Set-up: Using PC
Follow the instructions presented on your
computer screen
3
Next, the mailstation 2™ Quick Install Software will guide you
through the installation. Respond to the prompt on each screen,
then click Next.
Install optional scale
4
FPO
Position the scale on top of the meter as shown.
Connect the scale cable to the scale connector on the back of the
mailstation 2™ at the scale icon.
Tighten the screws to ensure a secure connection.
If you want to place the scale in a different location, an optional
four-foot scale cable (#978-6) can be purchased by contacting
Pitney Bowes.
2
Set-up: Using PC
Connect the Meter to the Computer
5
Connect the USB cable to the back of the meter.
Connect the other end of the cable to the PC.
NOTE: For printing postage, the mailstation 2™ does not have to
be connected to a computer. However, if you add funds frequently,
we recommend you keep it connected.
Connect Power
6
Plug the power cord into the unit as shown and into a convenient
outlet that is not controlled by a switch or power strip.
There is no On/Off switch on your meter.
The meter takes a few moments to start up. Then the computer
tells you when it can communicate with the meter.
3
Set-up: Using PC
Install Ink Cartridge
7
1. Click Next on the screen to begin installing the ink cartridge.
A
2. Lift the cover.
Note: If the cartridge is not visible, close the cover, and
on the postage meter press the Enter key.
3. Press unlock symbol to open ink cartridge latch.
4. Remove and discard the yellow insert.
4
Set-up: Using PC
Install Ink Cartridge
7
Remove new cartridge
B C
from plastic bag.
Install new cartridge into machine.
D
Remove silver foil strip from
bottom of ink cartridge.
Press the front edge of the ink latch to lock the cartridge
E
in place.
5
Set-up: Using PC
Install Ink Cartridge (continued)
7
To continue, close the cover and on the meter press Enter.
F
If the new ink cartridge is in place, click Yes.
G
Ink preparation takes about 2 minutes to complete.
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