Continue With Franking Machine Installation - Pitney Bowes dm60 Setup Manual

Setting up a wireless (Wi-Fi) network connection (continued)
3. Restart the Communication Device (continued)
c. Connect power to the Franking Machine. If your Franking Machine is already
installed, the power may already be connected.
d. After 60 seconds, check that the right LED on the Communication Device is
blinking green.
SDC2035C Communication Device Advanced Setup Guide

4. 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.
Power Cable
a. Before proceeding, make sure that the Scale has been fi tted as described in the
printed Installation Guide.
b. Now continue from
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.
1 1 Open the box and unpack 3. 3 Fit the Scale
Here's a diagram and explanation of the items you should find in your box, if Remove all shipping
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.
If you have any problems during this installation, refer to 'Troubleshooting' Position the scale on
the franking machine
overleaf. and plug in the scale
 Franking Machine  Scale  Ink Cartridge connector as shown in
these diagrams. Tighten
the connector screws.
3. 4 Connect to the outside world
 Postage Meter  Communication
Labels Device
Follow the relevant section below for the connection method you've chosen:
Option 1 - LAN (network) connection
4.1 Connect the Communication Device
Communication Device For Pitney Bowes Digital Mailing System to your network as shown.
 Network Cable  Power Cord  USB Cable
LAN connection (Router,
Hub, Wall socket)
LEDs
2
2. Decide where to site your
AC Adapter
system and how to connect it
4.3 After 45 seconds, the right LED will blink
orange .
Please DO NOT connect power until instructed. If the right LED lights orange continuously
(not blinking), follow Communication Device
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
inspections.
Choose which of the two connection methods described in the table below best
suits your needs. Consider the requirements and ensure that there is a suitable
network socket or internet enabled PC within reach of the supplied cables. You
must also ensure that the franking machine has a constant power supply and you
have space around it to work. When you have decided, continue with step 3.
If you cannot meet the requirements of either connection method, refer to
Troubleshooting overleaf.
USB Cable
BEST - LAN (Network) Connection Power
Cord
You can use a suitably configured network connection (LAN) that gives access to the
internet. Pitney Bowes highly recommends LAN connection.
4.5 Connnect the Franking Machine to a power outlet using the cord supplied. The
Benefits Requirements Franking Machine displays its startup screens and you will hear noises as the
Franking Machine initialises.
Fast. A standard (RJ45) network connection on your router (as found in a normal
domestic wired setup) or an active network wall socket.
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
Saves accessible. Use the mains lead supplied with your equipment.
phone call
costs. 4.6 About 10 seconds after it initialises, the Franking
Machine will display 'Meter connected to internet
- Press Enter'. Also, the right LED changes from
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
and FTP traffic and must NOT be using a PROXY server.
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
Go to www.europe.pb.com/docs and enter the code 10936 to download the guide. Troubleshooting 2 overleaf.
Option 2 - PCMC Connection (Internet connection via your PC)
GOOD - PCMC Connection (Internet connection via your PC)
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
FREE PC Meter Connect ™ software. To do this, you must have administrator rights
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
To install, visit www.europe.pb.com/PCMeterConnect/setup.exe and choose the
on. 'Run' option. Select 'English (United Kingdom)' as your installation language and
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.
costs. PCMC is not available for Mac. your franking machine connection. When complete, you are asked to return to this
guide to complete the franking machine installation.
"Install the Ink Cartridge" or "Select Language" (as
to complete installation. Once
EN
5 . Install the ink cartridge 5 7. 7 Add postage funds
You need to add funds to your franking machine before you can use it.
Connect to Pitney Bowes Data Centre
The franking machine automatically connects with the Data Centre and, after a
short delay, displays your account balance:
Prepaid: £xxxxx.xx
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,
press Enter/Yes or press Clear/Back to change it.
• 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
of £10.
• Confirm the amount to add by pressing Enter/yes again.
• The franking machine communicates with the Data Centre to add postage and
confirms when complete. Press Enter/yes.
• The display asks if you would like a receipt. Press Enter/Yes and print an
envelope or label as you did for the test print at step 6.
IMPORTANT
Once you have printed the receipt, check the Postage by Phone account number
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
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.
5.6 Close the top cover and press Enter/ Your franking machine now automatically checks and installs any new software,
including any new Envelope Messages associated with your account. The display
LEDs yes. When you see 'IMPORTANT – is
the ink cartridge installed?' displayed, shows the status of the update.
press Enter/yes again.
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.
in place. to 2 minutes.
0.00 0 g
postal class date
4.4 Connnect the Franking
Machine to the
6
Communication Device 6. Carry out a test print
using the supplied USB
cable.
9
9. Frank an envelope
When prompted, insert a spare envelope or tape/
label strip for a test print. Insert the item into the
franking machine from the front, making sure it
is pushed up to the right registration wall. The
franking machine automatically begins printing. Let's now create your first piece of franked mail...
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,
finished. class and date.
• If you want to change the Class, press the Class button and scroll
Review the quality of the test print. to highlight the Class you wish to use and then press Enter/yes.
• 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
Enter/yes. Scroll to the required Envelope Message using the Review ▼▲ keys,
then press Enter/yes. (To ensure your Envelope Message prints automatically in
LEDs future, see Pre-setting Options, overleaf).
• Insert the item of mail into the franking machine exactly as you did at step 6 to
create your first piece of franked mail.
.
step 5.
Problems?
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
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.
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
franking machine overleaf.
and when complete you should try the test print again.
IMPORTANT
It is very important that the print from your franking machine is of a good
quality. If you do not have a good quality print, Royal Mail may refuse or be
unable to read the information automatically, this might result in a delay in
delivering your post.
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