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Digital Postage Meter
Quick Install Guide
US English Version
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C o p y r i g h t © 2 0 X X P i t n e y B o Contents mailstation 2™ Scale Ink Cartridge Sample Pack of Reorder #797-M Tape Sheets Reorder #612-9 Phone Cord USB Cord Power Cord Installation CD Quick Install Guide mailstation 2™ K700081 Rev. X ™ PC Meter Connect 1-800-468-8454 www.pb.com System Requirements: Windows 2000 or Windows XP, Vista - latest Service Packs 1.2 GHz processor 512 Mb RAM w e s I n c . A l l R Lock *#_ ABC DEF Class GHI JKL MNO Review Funds PQ RS
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Set-up: Using PC THE METER IS SHIPPED WITHOUT POSTAGE. NOTE: You transfer funds to the meter as part of the setup process mailstation 2™ CD Installation 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
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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 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 loc
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Set-up: Using PC Follow the instructions presented on your Connect the Meter to the Computer computer screen 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
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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
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Set-up: Using PC Install Ink Cartridge 7 Remove new cartridge Remove silver foil strip from B C from plastic bag. bottom of ink cartridge. D Install new cartridge into machine. E Press the front edge of the ink latch to lock the cartridge in place. 5
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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. H 6
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Set-up: Using PC Create a Test print 8 ! ATTENTION To print correctly, insert tape or envelope against the rear and side walls. The system will detect the envelope and automatically begin printing. When prompted, insert a spare envelope or a tape sheet for a test print. If the test print is poor, click Not OK to perform additional printer maintenance and print another test image. If the test print is good, click OK. 7
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Set-up: Using PC Connect to Pitney Bowes Data Center 9 Your postage meter does not come with pre-loaded postage. The mailstation 2™ will connect to the Pitney Bowes Data Center to automatically download a basic amount of postage to your meter. You may then print a receipt for the postage that is downloaded. Updating Your Software 10 After loading postage into your system, the mailstation 2™ may automatically download any relevant updates plus whatever features you may have ordered. 8
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Set-up: Using PC Congratulations! Your mailstation 2™ is Operational 11 Your system is now ready to use. You have the option to: • See a demonstration of how to weigh and print postage • Use the mailstation 2™ • Exit the software and use your meter to print postage. Also use the Quick Reference Guide that comes with your mailstation 2™ for How To’s on: • Printing Postage • Locking the mailstation 2™ • Replacing Ink Cartridge • Using Ads / Messages • Changing the Display Contrast • And More 9
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Set-up Using an Analog Phone Line Connect Phone Cord 1 ATTENTION Some commercial phone systems use digital lines that may damage the mailstation 2™. Like the mailstation 2™, most fax machines credit card , Phone readers and modems also require analog lines. The mailstation 2™ can share a line with these devices. When in doubt, ask the person responsible for your phone systems. ™ Connect the phone cord to the mailstation 2 and the other end to an analog phone line. The
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Alternative Set-up: Using an Analog Phone Line Install optional scale 2 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. Connect Power 3 Power Plug the power cord into the unit as shown and into a conv
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Alternative Set-up: Using an Analog Phone Line Install Ink Cartridge 4 Add ink cartridge. Continue - Press Enter. 1. Press the Enter key on the control panel. A 2. Lift the cover. 3. Press unlock symbol to open cartridge cover. NOTE: If the carriage is not visible close the cover and press Enter. 4. Remove and discard the yellow insert. 13
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Alternative Set-up: Using an Analog Phone Line Install Ink Cartridge (continued) 4 Remove new cartridge from Remove silver foil strip from C B plastic bag. bottom of ink cartridge. Install new cartridge into machine. D Press ink cartridge cover Close Cover. Press Enter. E F near the front edge to lock the cartridge in place. IMPORTANT - Is Ink Cartridge installed? Press Enter. Please wait about 2 minutes. G 14
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Alternative Set-up: Using an Analog Phone Line Create a Test Print 5 ATTENTION To print correctly, insert tape or envelope against the rear and side walls. The system will detect the envelope and automatically begin printing. When prompted, insert a spare envelope or a tape sheet for a test print. NOTE: The test print will appear in red ink. Good test print - no missing inside lines Poor test print - missing inside lines If the test print is poor, press no to perform add
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Alternative Set-up: Using an Analog Phone Line Connect to Pitney Bowes Data Center 6 Your postage meter does not come with pre-loaded postage. Any postage that may be included in your order is on your account. You must connect to the Pitney Bowes Data Center to download postage from your account to the meter. • If the connection is successful the system will download a preset amount automatically • If the connection is not successful, you will be asked if your phone needs a prefix to
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Alternative Set-up: Using an Analog Phone Line Congratulations! Your mailstation 2™ is Operational 8 Your system is now ready to use. To enter postage, see Quick Reference Guide or type in postage amount. Also use the Quick Reference Guide under your mailstation 2™ for How To’s on: • Printing Postage • Locking the mailstation 2™ • Replacing Ink Cartridge • Using Ads / Messages • Changing the Display Contrast • And More 17
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Troubleshooting No Dial Tone- Check that you are using an analog line such as a) most fax machine lines b) lines used by computer modem or credit card reader c) residential phone lines Check that you have entered a dialing prefix if your phone system needs a code to reach an outside line. If you are using a DSL line you should use a DSL filter obtained from your DSL provider. Cannot Reach Data Center- Check that you have entered a dialing prefix if your phone system needs a code t
