Pitney Bowes DM550, DM500 manual A Glossary

A • Glossary

Rate update	Changing of the postal rates by the USPS.
Reports Key	This key allows you to view a or select a report to print.
Return Receipts	A return receipt for Certified Mail serves as a legal
	document proving the date and time when the recipient took
	possession of the piece of mail. You fill out a return receipt
	postcard and the Postal Service sends the green return
	receipt postcard back to you, the sender.
Restricted Delivery	Restricted Delivery for Certified Mail requires your USPS
	carrier to deliver only to the person you specified. This
	person must sign for the mail.
Screen Keys	The five keys directly to the left of the display screen that
	allow you to select options from the menus displayed on the
	screen.
Seal Key	Press if you want to seal your envelopes without applying
	postage.
Shingle	A way to arrange pieces of mail in stepped positions for
	feeding, so that the mail is accepted one at a time.
Side Guide	The moveable guide at the front of the feed deck used to
	stabilize the envelope position when feeding it.
Signature Confirmation	A signature proof of delivery service which provides mailers
	with the signature and text name of the recipient, along with
	the date, time, and ZIP Code that is provided with Delivery
	Confirmation. Actual signatures can be easily obtained from
	the USPS via fax or mail. This service meets the needs of
	mailers who require a signature for high-value shipments,
	legal requirements, or who are specifically concerned with
	avoiding fraud. For security purposes, digital signatures are
	not publicly displayed on the web site.
	Signature Confirmation may be combined with special
	services. To get the latest fees, go to www.usps.com and
	search for "Signature Confirmation".
Sleep Timer	The mode that the mailing system automatically enters after
	a certain period of inactivity.
Stacker	The holder at the end of the feeder path where mail is
	deposited. Two types of stackers are available: tabletop
	drop-stacker and power-stacker.
Supervisor Password	Code that restricts access to certain mailing system
	operations.
Tape Exit	Location where the tape comes out of the right side of the
	mailing system.

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