Pitney Bowes DM125 manual Appendix a PC Meter Connect, Installation Requirements

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Appendix A • PC Meter Connect

Installation Requirements

Before installing the PC Meter Connect™ software, make sure your PC meets these minimum requirements:

Windows® Vista (32-bit only), Windows® XP, or Windows® 2000 operating systems with the latest service packs. Mac OS is not supported.

1.2 GHz processor and 512 MB of RAM

administrative rights to install software

an Internet connection

Installation

Locate the PC Meter Connect™ install CD and USB cable supplied with your machine and follow these instructions:

iNOTE: If you cannot use the CD provided (or have lost the CD), please contact Pitney Bowes (see page v).

1.Do not connect the USB cable to your PC or your machine yet. Do not connect the power to your mailing machine yet.

You will be prompted at the proper times to do these during the install.

2.Insert the PC Meter ConnectInstallation CD in your CD drive on your PC.

3.The install program automatically starts. Follow the prompts on screen.

4.When installation is complete, a PC Meter Connecticon will be installed on your desktop and an icon will reside on your PC's system tray, usually in the lower right corner of the screen (see figures below). For the Enhanced version install, you may also see a desktop shortcut icon to this User Guide if you chose that option during the install.

Desktop

Icon in System Tray

Desktop Shortcut

Shortcut Icon

 

Icon to User Guide

5.To make sure you are running the latest version of the software, launch the application, select Updates tab, then select Update

Software.

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Contents Operator Guide Corporation Servicing FCC Part 68 Compliance of the Modem Industry Canada Resources Pitney Bowes Contact ListMachine Identification Table of Contents Table of Contents Adding Postage/Connecting to Data Center System Options Standard Accounting Supplies and Options Introduction Introduction About Your Digital Mailing SystemPostal Requirements Sections of the Meter Stamp About Constant Connection LAN Network DM125 and DM225 Other Sources of Information Introduction Important Telephone Safety Instructions Getting to Know Your System Getting to Know Your System Parts of the MachineItem Part Description Control Panel Item Part/Key DescriptionGetting to Know Your System Connections on Back of Machine DM100i/DM200L Connections on Back of Machine DM125/DM225 Getting to Know Your System Checking Funds Postage Availability in Machine Running MailHome Screen At Meter Running MailApplying Postage Keying In the Postage Directly Entering Weight Manually Press Weigh/RateUsing the Weighing Platform Scale Using Differential Weighing Last Item Selecting an Account to Track Postage Checking and Clearing the Batch Count Viewing Checking the Batch CountPrinting the Batch Count Clearing the Batch CountSections of the Meter Stamp Printing OptionsPrinting Options Overview Auto-Advance of Printed Date for the Meter Stamp Printing OptionsPrinting a $0.00 Meter Stamp Manually Changing Printed Date for the Meter StampAt PC Using PC Meter Connect Enhanced Version At Meter Bypass All Printing and Only Seal the Envelope Press Print MenuOmitting/Restoring Day or Date on the Meter Stamp Adding/Removing a Postal Inscription to Meter Stamp Select Ads & InscriptionsDownloading a Postal Inscription into Your Machine Adding/Removing an Envelope Ad to the Meter Stamp Downloading an Envelope Ad into Your Machine Printing the Date and Time Only no meter stamp Printing an Ad, Date, and Time Only no meter stamp Adjusting Horizontal Print Position of Meter Stamp Printing Options Why Should I Use Presets? Normal and Custom PresetsWhat is a Preset? Why Should I Always Include a Usps Class in my Preset?Normal and Custom Presets Normal PresetViewing and Selecting the Normal Preset At a PC Using PC Meter Connect Enhanced VersionViewing and Selecting the Normal Preset contd At MeterDefining New Values for the Normal Preset Press Custom PresetCustom Presets Selecting a Custom Preset Defining a New Custom Preset Viewing and Selecting a Custom Preset Viewing and Selecting a Custom Preset contd Editing a Custom Preset Name Deleting a Custom PresetNormal and Custom Presets Adding Postage/Connecting to Data Center Postage and Your MachineAdding Postage/Connecting to Data Center Downloads from the Data Center to Your MachinePostal Inspection Postal Rate Update DM125/DM225 Icon in System Tray Desktop Shortcut Icon Adding Postage/Connecting to Data Center Checking Funds Postage Availability in Machine Checking Your Account Balance in the Postage By Phone System Adding Postage Page At Meter contd RefillOnly accessible at the meter itself Printing a Funds Postage ReportPerforming Usps Meter Inspection Downloading Files or Updating System Settings for Connecting to the Data Center Uploads and DownloadsPhone Parameters for analog line connection to Data Center Selecting Tone/PulsePhone Parameters contd Change Postage By Phone PbP NumberAdding Postage/Connecting to Data Center Select to VIEW/EDIT Distributor Values contd Account and User IDAdding Postage/Connecting to Data Center System Options System Options OverviewAdvancing the Printed Date for the Meter Stamp System OptionsBasic Options At PC Using PC Meter Connect Enhanced Version Advancing the Printed Date for the Meter Stamp contdAt Meter Adjusting the Contrast of the Display Set Meter Stamp to Todays DateTurning Features On and Off Turning Features On and Off contd Setting the Date, Time, and TimeoutsSetting the Date, Time, and Timeouts contd Setting Energy Star Sleep Mode Activation TimeSetting Autodate Advance Correct Drift At a PC Using PC Meter Connect Enhanced Version Setting Postage Values Funds Warnings Setting the High Value WarningSetting Postage Values Funds Warnings contd Setting the Low Funds Warning Changing the Lock Codes and Passwords Setting/Disabling the Lock CodeChanging the Lock Codes and Passwords contd Setting/Disabling the Supervisor PasswordSetting Scale Options Scale Options menu choices areSetting Scale Options contd Turning Scale On or OffSetting Weight Change Options Setting Class Change Options Advanced Options Barcode Scanner Change LanguageMeter Withdrawal Withdrawing Postage Funds Meter Withdrawal Withdrawing Postage Funds contd Run Install Mode System Options Standard Accounting Option Standard Accounting OverviewActivating/Setting Up Standard Accounting Option Standard Accounting optionAccount Totals account Turning On Accounting Turning Off Accounting Turning On Account Passwords Turning Off Account Passwords Creating an Account Editing Account Names and Passwords Edit Account Name optionEdit Account Password option Selecting an Account Displaying Account Totals Printing a Single Account Report Printing a Multi-Account Summary Report At a PC Using PC Meter Connect Enhanced Version contd Clearing an Account Clearing All Accounts Deleting an Account Reports Overview of ReportsPrinting on an Envelope or Tape Strip ReportsPrinting a Report Printing to an Attached PrinterRegister Report Funds Report Add Postage Report Single Accounts Report Accounting Multi-Account Summary Report Accounting At Meter System Setup Report Account List Report AccountingSpecial Services Report Usps Confirmation Services ServicesRates Summary Report Configuration Report ReportError Report ErrorMessages Indicating Ink Waste Tank Replacement MaintenanceMessages Indicating Ink Cartridge Replacement Maintenance Replacing the Ink CartridgeClose the ink cartridge guard and click to secure Filling the Moistener Removing and Cleaning the Moistener Brush Maintaining the MoistenerRemoving and Cleaning the Moistener Brush contd Removing and Cleaning the Moistener Wick and Holder Replacing the Print Head SV62276 Rev. a 10-9 Protective Tape Black Cap SV62276 Rev. a 10-11 Running Print Tests Test Print Press OptionsPurge Replacement of Print Head or Cartridge 10-16 SV62276 Rev. a Messages on the LCD Display TroubleshootingGetting Help Blank DisplayFeeding Problems stalled envelopes TroubleshootingDisplay Problems display hard to read Troubleshooting Moistening Problems envelopes dont seal Symptom SolutionProblems Connecting to Data Center via LAN Network Problems Connecting to the Data Center via Analog LineAccidentally Printing the Wrong Postage Viewing System Configuration Levels 11-8 SV62276 Rev. a Options Supplies and OptionsSupplies Postal Inscriptions/Advertisements Electronic Usps Confirmation ServicesSupplies and Options DM100i/DM200L Basic Version Appendix a PC Meter ConnectAbout PC Meter Connect DM125/DM225 Enhanced VersionAppendix a PC Meter Connect Installation RequirementsInstallation Access/Launching the Application Accessing Features from the System Tray Icon Basic Version Option DescriptionTion about your meter PC Connect Main Window Enhanced Version Good communications PC not communicating With meter Appendix a PC Meter Connect Feature Tabs Enhanced Version PostageSupplies Updates Support My Meter My Meter contd Ads & Inscriptions View Preset Troubleshooting Displaying PC Meter Connect Icon on System Tray Problems Connecting to the Data Center via the PC Right Click on Tray Icon Select Internet Settings Appendix a PC Meter Connect Appendix a PC Meter Connect Custom Preset Names and Account Names Appendix B How to Enter TextWhen is Text Entry Used? How is Text Entry Done?Appendix B How to Enter Text Special CharactersAppendix C Glossary Appendix C Glossary Appendix D Specifications EquipmentAppendix D Specifications Material see also figure belowIndex Index SV62276 Rev. a Index Index Index Index Index Index Index Index Index SV62276REVA
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