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    Digital Postage Meter Quick Install Guide US English V ersion[...]

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    Lock Class Funds Menu *#_ GHI PQRS Back ABC JKL TUV Space DEF MNO WXYZ Shift . Review no yes Enter Digi tal Post age Mete r Oper atin g Gu ide Lock Class Funds Menu *#_ GHI PQRS Back ABC JKL TUV Space DEF MNO WXYZ Shift . Review no yes Enter Quick Install Guide Sample Pack of T ape Sheets Phone Cord Power Cord Ink Cartridge Reorder #797 - M mailsta[...]

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    NOTE: THE METER IS SHIPPED WITHOUT POST AGE. Y ou transfer funds to the meter as part of the setup process mailstation 2™ CD Installation Set-up: Using PC mailstation ™ Application CD 1 If your PC has an Internet connection: Place the mailstation 2 ™ CD into the CD ROM drive. Follow the instructions on your computer . Dow nloa d t he soft war[...]

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    4 Install optional scale 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. T ighten 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 cont[...]

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    Follow the instructions presented on your computer screen 5 Connect the Meter to the Computer Set-up: Using PC 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 recom[...]

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    1. Click Next on the screen to begin installing the ink cartridge. A 7 Install Ink Cartridge Set-up: Using PC 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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    Remove new cartridge from plastic bag. B C Remove silver foil strip from bottom of ink cartridge. Install new cartridge into machine. D Press the front edge of the ink latch to lock the cartridge in place. E 7 Install Ink Cartridge Set-up: Using PC 5[...]

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    F T o continue, close the cover and on the meter press Enter . G If the new ink cartridge is in place, click Y es . 7 Install Ink Cartridge (continued) H Ink preparation takes about 2 minutes to complete. Set-up: Using PC 6[...]

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    8 Create a T est print Set-up: Using PC 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 . A TTENTION T o print correctly  insert tape or envelope against the rear and side w[...]

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    9 Connect to Pitney Bowes Data Center Set-up: Using PC Y our 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 . Y ou may then print a receipt for the postage that is downloaded. After loading postage into your sys[...]

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    1 1 Congratulations! Y our mailstation 2 ™ is Operational Set-up: Using PC Y our system is now ready to use. Y ou 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[...]

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    Con nect th e p hone co rd to t he mai lsta tio n 2 ™ an d th e o the r en d to an a nal og phon e l ine . The following are usually analog lines: • Fax lines • Lines used by modems or credit card readers • Residential phone lines If you are using a DSL line you should use a DSL lter obtained from your DSL provider . NOTE: For printing p[...]

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    2 Install optional scale 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. T ighten 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 cont[...]

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    Alternative Set-up: Using an Analog Phone Line 4 Install Ink Cartridge Add ink cartridge. Continue - Press Enter. A 1. Press the Enter key on the control panel. 2. Lift the cover . NOTE: If the carriage is not visible close the cover and press Enter . 4. Remove and discard the yellow insert. 3. Press unlock symbol to open cartridge cover . 13[...]

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    Remove new cartridge from plastic bag. B Remove silver foil strip from bottom of ink cartridge. C D Install new cartridge into machine. 4 Install Ink Cartridge (continued) Press ink cartridge cover near the front edge to lock the cartridge in place. E Close Cover . Press Enter . Press Enter . Please wait about 2 minutes. G F IMPORTANT - Is Ink Cart[...]

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    5 Create a T est Print When prompted, insert a spare envelope or a tape sheet for a test print. A TTENTION T o print correctly  insert tape or envelope against the rear and side walls. The system will detect the envelope and automatically begin printing. Good test print - no missing inside lines Poor test print - missing inside lines NOTE: The t[...]

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    6 Connect to Pitney Bowes Data Center Y our postage meter does not come with pre-loaded postage. Any postage that may be included in your order is on your account. Y ou 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 automa[...]

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    8 Congratulations! Y our mailstation 2™ is Operational Y our system is now ready to use. T o enter postage, see Quick Reference Guide or type in postage amount. Also use the Quick Reference Guide under your mailstation 2™ for How T o’s on: • Printing Postage • Locking the mailstation 2™ • Replacing Ink Cartridge • Using Ads / Messag[...]

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    T roubleshooting No Dial T one- 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 prex if your phone system needs a code to reach an outside line. If you are using a DSL line you should use a DSL lter [...]

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    Contact List If Y ou Need Assistance • Product Name: mailstation 2™ • For Setup or Getting Started questions, call 1-877-817-2463 • For product support, go to: http://support.pb.com/K7M0 • T o order Pitney Bowes supplies and accessories, call 1-800-243-7824 or go to: www .pb .co m a nd cli ck on Onli ne Sto re. • For other questions, ca[...]

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    1 Elmcroft Road Stamford, Connecticut 06926-0700 www .pitneybowes.com For Service or Supplies Support Web Site: http://support.pb.com/K7M0 Customer Support: 1(877) 817-2463 Product Customer Support: 1-800-522-0020 Product Name: mailstation 2™ Model Number: K7M0 A W20307 Rev E 8/10 © 2010 Pitney Bowes Inc. All Rights Reserved Printed in the USA[...]