Continue With Franking Machine Installation - Pitney Bowes dm60 Setup Manual

Setting up a wired network connection (continued)

3. Continue with Franking Machine Installation

Once your Communication Device is
confi gured using the setup software, your
Franking Machine should be displaying
"Add ink cartridge" or "Select Language".
You can now continue with the Franking
Machine installation as described in the
printed Installation Guide supplied with the
machine.
a. Before proceeding, make sure that the Scale has been fi tted as described in the
printed Installation Guide.
b. Now continue from "Install the Ink Cartridge" or "Select Language" (as
appropriate) in the printed Installation Guide
installation is complete, see the reverse of the Guide for useful information and
tips on using your Franking Machine.
SDC2035C Communication Device Advanced Setup Guide
1 1 Open the box and unpack 3. 3 Fit the Scale 5 5 . Install the ink cartridge 7. 7 Add postage funds
Here's a diagram and explanation of the items you should find in your box, if Remove all shipping You need to add funds to your franking machine before you can use it.
anything is missing give us a call on 08444 992992. Depending on how you install
your franking machine, you might not need all of these items. tape from the machine.
Connect to Pitney Bowes Data Centre
If you have any problems during this installation, refer to 'Troubleshooting' Position the scale on The franking machine automatically connects with the Data Centre and, after a
the franking machine short delay, displays your account balance:
overleaf. and plug in the scale
 Franking Machine  Scale  Ink Cartridge connector as shown in Prepaid: £xxxxx.xx
these diagrams. Tighten
the connector screws.
5.1 When the display shows 'Add ink 5.2 When prompted, lift the top cover Adding funds
cartridge', press Enter/yes. and press the unlock symbol on the
cartridge latch. Remove and discard You now need to add postage to your franking machine.
the yellow packaging material. • Press Enter/Yes - an amount of £50 will be suggested. To accept this amount,
3. 4 Connect to the outside world press Enter/Yes or press Clear/Back to change it.
 Postage Meter  Communication • If you pressed Clear/Back you will be prompted to enter a new amount. Enter the
amount and then press Enter/yes. This new refill amount must be in increments
Labels Device of £10.
Follow the relevant section below for the connection method you've chosen:
• Confirm the amount to add by pressing Enter/yes again.
Option 1 - LAN (network) connection • The franking machine communicates with the Data Centre to add postage and
confirms when complete. Press Enter/yes.
4.1 Connect the Communication Device • The display asks if you would like a receipt. Press Enter/Yes and print an
For Pitney Bowes Digital Mailing System Communication Device to your network as shown. envelope or label as you did for the test print at step 6.
 Network Cable  Power Cord  USB Cable
IMPORTANT
LAN connection (Router, Once you have printed the receipt, check the Postage by Phone account number
Hub, Wall socket) 5.3 Open the packaging for the ink 5.4 Insert the ink cartridge. Insert the on the receipt and ensure it matches the account number on the dispatch note
cartridge and take off the protective base of the cartridge first before
tape from the bottom. pushing the top back. received with the franking machine. If the numbers do NOT match, do not go any
further with this installation and contact Pitney Bowes on 08444 992992.
Network Cable Communication
Device
LEDs
4.2 Plug the AC adapter into the
Communication Device and a
8. 8 Check for updates
power outlet. The left LED is lit
yellow when it is on.
2
2. Decide where to site your
AC Adapter
5.6 Close the top cover and press Enter/ Your franking machine now automatically checks and installs any new software,
system and how to connect it including any new Envelope Messages associated with your account. The display
4.3 After 45 seconds, the right LED will blink LEDs yes. When you see 'IMPORTANT – is
the ink cartridge installed?' displayed, shows the status of the update.
orange .
Please DO NOT connect power until instructed. If the right LED lights orange continuously press Enter/yes again.
(not blinking), follow Communication Device 5.5 Press the ink cartridge latch down The franking machine will now go Once complete, the Home Screen displays and your franking machine is ready to
until it clicks and holds the cartridge through a set-up cycle which takes up be used.
Your franking machine has to connect to the Pitney Bowes Data Centre to add Troubleshooting 1 overleaf.
postage funds, get software updates, and carry out the required Postal Authority in place. to 2 minutes.
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inspections.
postal class date
Choose which of the two connection methods described in the table below best 4.4 Connnect the Franking
suits your needs. Consider the requirements and ensure that there is a suitable Machine to the
network socket or internet enabled PC within reach of the supplied cables. You 6
Communication Device 6. Carry out a test print
must also ensure that the franking machine has a constant power supply and you using the supplied USB
have space around it to work. When you have decided, continue with step 3.
cable.
If you cannot meet the requirements of either connection method, refer to 9
9. Frank an envelope
Troubleshooting overleaf. When prompted, insert a spare envelope or tape/
USB Cable label strip for a test print. Insert the item into the
franking machine from the front, making sure it
BEST - LAN (Network) Connection Power
Cord is pushed up to the right registration wall. The
You can use a suitably configured network connection (LAN) that gives access to the franking machine automatically begins printing. Let's now create your first piece of franked mail...
internet. Pitney Bowes highly recommends LAN connection.
4.5 Connnect the Franking Machine to a power outlet using the cord supplied. The Do not remove the item until the printing has • Place your item of mail on the scale and the display will show the cost, weight,
Benefits Requirements Franking Machine displays its startup screens and you will hear noises as the finished. class and date.
Franking Machine initialises.
Fast. A standard (RJ45) network connection on your router (as found in a normal • If you want to change the Class, press the Class button and scroll
domestic wired setup) or an active network wall socket. Review the quality of the test print. to highlight the Class you wish to use and then press Enter/yes.
Always WARNING: Always plug the equipment into a properly grounded wall
connected. outlet. The socket outlet should be near the equipment and should be easily • Envelope Messaging prints alongside your frank. To select your preferred
Right Registration Wall Envelope Message, press the down Review ▼ key until 'Ad' displays, then press
Saves accessible. Use the mains lead supplied with your equipment. Enter/yes. Scroll to the required Envelope Message using the Review ▼▲ keys,
phone call then press Enter/yes. (To ensure your Envelope Message prints automatically in
costs. 4.6 About 10 seconds after it initialises, the Franking LEDs future, see Pre-setting Options, overleaf).
Machine will display 'Meter connected to internet
• Insert the item of mail into the franking machine exactly as you did at step 6 to
- Press Enter'. Also, the right LED changes from create your first piece of franked mail.
The technical stuff... blinking orange to blinking green .
The connection must use DHCP (automatic configuration), be open to all HTTP, HTTPS Press Enter/Yes to continue with step 5.
and FTP traffic and must NOT be using a PROXY server. Problems?
If you're unsure about the requirements for LAN connection or if you wish to connect If the right LED stays orange (either blinking
using Wi-Fi, our online Communication Device Advanced Setup Guide can help. or continuous), follow Communication Device Good print - no broken lines in the Bad print - broken lines in the centre • Can't see the personalised Envelope Message you ordered? See Envelope
Go to www.europe.pb.com/docs and enter the code 10936 to download the guide. Troubleshooting 2 overleaf. centre of the test print of the test print Messaging overleaf.
• Want to pre-set the franking machine to automatically print your preferred Envelope
Good quality – press Enter/Yes. Message? See Pre-setting Options overleaf.
Option 2 - PCMC Connection (Internet connection via your PC)
GOOD - PCMC Connection (Internet connection via your PC) Poor quality – press No, the franking machine goes through another set-up cycle • Want to learn more about using you new franking machine? See Using your
If you have a PC with an internet connection nearby, you can install the free Pitney Bowes Before you connect your franking machine to your PC, you need to install our franking machine overleaf.
FREE PC Meter Connect ™ software. To do this, you must have administrator rights and when complete you should try the test print again.
PC Meter Connect™ (PCMC) software and use the PC's internet connection. on your PC which may require you to contact your IT department. Please note that
Benefits Requirements the software is not Mac compatible.
Fast. Requires a PC with an active internet connection to be nearby and turned IMPORTANT
To install, visit www.europe.pb.com/PCMeterConnect/setup.exe and choose the It is very important that the print from your franking machine is of a good
on. 'Run' option. Select 'English (United Kingdom)' as your installation language and quality. If you do not have a good quality print, Royal Mail may refuse or be
Saves The PC must run Windows XP, Vista or 7 and have Pitney Bowes PCMC follow the on-screen instructions. This process installs the software and tests
phone call software installed. unable to read the information automatically, this might result in a delay in
costs. PCMC is not available for Mac. your franking machine connection. When complete, you are asked to return to this delivering your post.
guide to complete the franking machine installation.
to complete installation. Once
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