Pitney Bowes DM550, DM500 Postal Rules and Guidance, Creating a Custom Message for the First Time

5 • Mailing System Setup

Postal Rules and Guidance

IMPORTANT: Any custom message printed by the DM Series™ system must follow USPS guidelines as published in the Domestic Mail Manual (DMM).

Creating a Custom Message for the First Time

1.Press the Menu key.

2.Select Set Up, then select Text Entry Set Up.

3.Select Create.

4.Select a line of text to enter. Type in the text and press Enter.

5.Repeat step 4 until all lines of text have been entered. You can enter up to five lines of text.

6.Press Enter when done. The Enter Text Entry Name screen appears.

7.Type in a name for the custom message and press Enter.

8.Press the left arrow key to return to the Main screen.

Adding Additional Custom Messages

The system can hold up to five custom messages at a time. To add addi- tional custom messages to the system:

1.Press the Menu key.

2.Select Meter Stamp Options, then select Text Entries.

3.Follow steps 3 through 8 in Creating a Custom Message, above, to add and save the address information.

TIP: Print a sample piece of mail to see ensure the custom message prints as desired on the envelope.

Selecting/Deselecting a Custom Message

1.Press the Menu key.

2.Select Meter Stamp Options, then select Text Entries.

3.Select the custom message you want to print on the envelope.

If you do not wish to print a custom message at this time, select Don't Print Text Entry.

4.Press Enter when done.

5.Press the left arrow key to return to the Main screen.

Viewing a Custom Message

1.Press the Menu key.

2.Select Meter Stamp Options, then select Text Entries.

3.Press the right arrow key, then select View.

4.Select the appropriate custom message. The custom message appears on the screen.

5.Press Enter when done.

6.Press the left arrow key to return to the Main screen.

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