DM Series™ Connectivity Options Overview
PC Mailing System Connect (PCMC) Desktop Application
1)
PCMC is a desktop application you can install onto your PC to allow your Mailing System to connect to the
Pitney Bowes Data Center via the PC's Internet Connection, rather than over a standard telephone/analog
line. Postage refills, system updates, ect; will be completed efficiently and much quicker via the Internet
Connection. The PCMC software is provided as a no cost connectivity
option for your Mailing System. More information is available via the
following link: www.pb.com/support/PCMC, as well as in your
product's Operator Manual.
The PCMC Connection option is available for the mailstation 2 and all DM Series™ Mailing
Systems. The Mailing System is connected to the PC via a USB cable that is provided with
your Mailing System's installation kit.
2) LAN (Constant Connection)
The Constant Connection option is available via a LAN Adapter Kit. It
converts your Mailing System's USB cable to a LAN (Digital Connection),
rather than over a standard telephone/analog line. It provides the benefit of a quicker and
more efficient connection to the Pitney Bowes Data Center. More information is available
via the following link:
Operator Manual.
The LAN Adapter (Constant Connection Kit) option is available for all DM Series™ Mailing Systems.
The (Constant Connection Kit) is available via the PB Supply Line: Item Number: 771‐8
Connecting LAN Adapter to Mailing System via
the USB Cable
3) DM Series™ Wi‐Fi Connection Device
The Wi‐Fi Connection Device is another option provided by Pitney Bowes to get you Mailing System
connected digitally. It allows the Mailing System to connect to your Wi‐Fi Network if preferred, or if the
Mailing System is not located near a hardwired RJ45 wall jack. This connection methodology provides the
benefit of a wireless, quicker, and more efficient connection to the Pitney Bowes data center. More
information can be found at
http://www.pitneybowes.com/us/wifi‐installation
The DM Series™ Wi‐Fi Connection Device requires the LAN Adapter Kit to work with applicable Mailing
Systems (Except on the DM475)
5| DM Series Networking Guide
*Not required for DM475
http://pb.com/highspeedconnection
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, as well as in your product's
Connecting LAN Adapter to RJ45 Wall
Jack using Ethernet Cable
or