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  • Page 1 Mailing system with Dynamic Scale Operator Manual First steps...

  • Page 2: About This Operator Manual

    Please read this Manual before installing and using the PostBase mailing system with Dynamic Scale. Please keep this manual near the system for quick reference. These instructions are aimed at users of the PostBase mailing system with Dynamic Scale. These instructions exclusively describe the installation and commissioning of the PostBase mailing system in the configuration Feeder plus –...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Step 8: Connecting the Dynamic Scale and Feeder plus ______________26 Step 9: Filling the sealant tank with sealing liquid ____________________27 Step 10: Turning on the PostBase mailing system ____________________30 4 Franking ____________________________________________________31 Preparations _____________________________________________31 Setting a franking imprint ___________________________________34 Setting a product for dynamic weighing ________________________35...

  • Page 4: Safety Tips

    • When filling with sealing liquid, make sure not to wet any parts connected to the mains. • Unplug the plugs of all components prior to cleaning the PostBase mailing system. Prevention of mechanical hazards • Keep long hair, fingers, loose clothing pieces, neck ties, shawls, jewelry and the like away from moving machine parts.
  • Page 5 • When you move the PostBase from a cold environment (i.e. below 10 °C / 50 °F): Unpack the PostBase and wait at least 2 hours before connecting the PostBase.

  • Page 6: Short Description

    PostBase mailing system with Dynamic Scale Short description Things worth knowing about the PostBase mailing system with Dynamic Scale PostBase franking machine Static scale Catch tray Dynamic Scale Feeder plus with sealer Ramp plus System configuration The mailing system described in these instructions con- sists of the following components: –...
  • Page 7 On the basis of the set mailing data and the current weight and format information from the Dynamic Scale, the PostBase sets the corresponding postage for franking. With products for which no dynamic weighing is availa- ble, use the static scale integrated in the franking machine or enter the weight by hand.

  • Page 8: Postbase Franking Machine - Overview

    PostBase mailing system with Dynamic Scale PostBase franking machine – overview Display / touch screen To adjust the display inclination: Press the key PostBase button: Scale with weighing platform ON / OFF Label Access flap to print system compartment Catch tray...
  • Page 9 Short description Franking machine – rear view USB port LAN port PC connection Emergency release Power connection for ink cartridges Slider for unlocking CAN-BUS the security device (Dynamic Scale connection) Flap covering the Revenector security device Battery compartment (at the bottom)

  • Page 10: Postbase Dynamic Scale - Overview

    PostBase mailing system with Dynamic Scale PostBase Dynamic Scale – overview Hood LED status indicator, blue (below the hood) Letter receiving tray Conveyor belts Handle (for folding the hood up and down) Guide plate Catches (lugs) for coupling with the...

  • Page 11: Postbase Feeder Plus - Overview

    Short description PostBase Feeder plus – overview Flap with viewing pane, below Open flap: – Sealant tank Press key – LED status indicator (blue) Roller transport Safety sign Release button Light barrier (move roller transport upward) (letter detection) Letter receiving tray...
  • Page 12 PostBase mailing system with Dynamic Scale Feeder plus – rear view Tray with sponge Termination plug (plugged in the factory) Ramp connection Power connection Connection cable CAN BUS (connection to Dynamic Scale) Catches (lugs) for coupling with the housing of the Dynamic Scale...

  • Page 13: Installation And Commissioning

    EMOTE ERVICES In this way you can be sure that your PostBase franking machine is operating with the latest machine software, and that it will recognise the new compo- nents without difficulty. In case of questions, please contact the Francotyp-Postalia Customer Support.
  • Page 14 PostBase mailing system with Dynamic Scale Scope of delivery ❑ PostBase 100 franking machine PostBase ❑ Hand feed tray (for use only when operating with- (1 box) out the Feeder plus / Dynamic Scale) ❑ Catch tray with stop ❑ Weighing platform ❑...

  • Page 15: Step 2: Assembling The Postbase

    – No direct sunlight. – Relative humidity within a range of 15 % to 80 %, non-condensing. – Power socket in the immediate vicinity. – Network connection with internet access. • Place the PostBase franking machine on a suitable surface.
  • Page 16 PostBase mailing system with Dynamic Scale Mounting the weighing platform • Hold the weighing platform such that the long slot in the weighing platform foot points to the front. • Place the weighing platform onto the scale receptacle from above. The long slot of the...

  • Page 17: Step 3: Connecting Postbase

    PostBase or approved by Francotyp-Postalia. Make sure that cables are not damaged. Connect PostBase only to a grounded single- phase power socket. Make sure your office power supply conforms to the power require- ments indicated on the serial number plates.

  • Page 18: Step 4: Turning On The Postbase

    Caution! During the course of installation, the PostBase may start up multiple times. Do not disconnect the PostBase from the power supply! Language •...
  • Page 19 Installation and commissioning Connection settings Standard settings are stored in the PostBase for communication between the mailing sys- tem and the FP infrastructure. Establishing the connection should run seamlessly with these settings. • Press C to resume. ONTINUE Note: In order to change the settings, the...
  • Page 20 • Start the procedure for inserting and align- ing the ink cartridges with the C ONTINUE button. PostBase opens the flap of the print system. • Take the ink cartridges out of the packing. • Shake each cartridge vigorously six times. Pigments, which may have settled, thus immingle optimally.
  • Page 21 PostBase calibrates the ink cartridges and prompts you to perform a test print to align the ink cartridges. • Feed an empty envelope. PostBase feeds the envelope, prints a test print, and and exits the envelope to the right side. Test print (example) •...
  • Page 22 Contact with the data centre / loading postage In order to frank with the PostBase, the Post- Base must have corresponding postage credit. This requires contact with the data centre. The procedure, possible top-up...

  • Page 23: Step 6: Turning Off The Postbase

    Installation and commissioning Step 6: Turning off the PostBase • Press and hold the PostBase button for three seconds. The PostBase ends all current actions and then turns itself off. The button and display 3 seconds lighting are deactivated.

  • Page 24: Step 7: Setting Up The Mailing System

    PostBase mailing system with Dynamic Scale Step 7: Setting up the mailing system PostBase franking machine Feeder plus Catch tray Ramp plus Dynamic Scale Positioning the system components • Place all system components in the intended positions. The illustration shows the correct arrangement and orientation of the system components.
  • Page 25 Installation and commissioning • Lift the Feeder plus slightly, align to the Ramp plus (see illustration on page 24) and carefully set down on the Ramp plus. The catches must latch into the slots on the bottom side of the Feeder plus here. •...

  • Page 26: Step 8: Connecting The Dynamic Scale And Feeder Plus

    Step 8: Connecting the Dynamic Scale and Feeder plus Caution! Only connect the Dynamic Scale and Feeder plus once the PostBase franking machine is fully installed. Otherwise the Post- Base will not recognise the remaining system components. The mailing system will not work.

  • Page 27: Step 9: Filling The Sealant Tank With Sealing Liquid

    If you fill the sealant tank, make sure not to wetten any parts connected to the mains. If this should happen, immediately pull the power plugs. Have the PostBase mailing system checked by the Customer Support before using it again.
  • Page 28 PostBase mailing system with Dynamic Scale • Unscrew sealant tank cover. • Fill the sealant tank with ‘sealit’ sealing liquid. • Place sealant tank screw cover and tighten. • Turn sealant tank upside down in a non- dangerous area (e.g. over a sink) to check...
  • Page 29 Installation and commissioning • Insert sealant tank into the housing with the cover downward. • Close the flap.

  • Page 30: Step 10: Turning On The Postbase Mailing System

    PostBase mailing system with Dynamic Scale Step 10: Turning on the PostBase mailing system • Press the PostBase button. With the system start, the PostBase detects all connected system components. The PostBase mailing system with Dynamic Scale is ready for operation.

  • Page 31: Franking

    Franking Please observe the specification for the mail pieces and the envelope specifications for the automatic sealing. Please refer to the annex to the operator manual PostBase – First Steps, which you received together with the PostBase franking machine. Preparations In order to ensure safe and efficient processing of mail pieces in the stack, you should prepare the outgoing mail, sort out and remove unsuitable mail pieces.
  • Page 32 PostBase mailing system with Dynamic Scale Setting up Feeder plus with Ramp plus Warning: automatic start-up! When the PostBase is ready to start franking, the letter transport starts up as soon as an object is present in the light barrier of the Ramp plus.
  • Page 33 Franking Sealing function ON / OFF Turning the sealing function on / off If the letters (up to a max. thickness of 7 mm / 0.3") are to be sealed: • Set the seal / non seal switch to the rear, to the seal position.

  • Page 34: Setting A Franking Imprint

    PostBase mailing system with Dynamic Scale When letter transport is running, the blue LED status indicator LED light additionally shows the status of the Dynamic Scale. The LED – lights up brightly: Dynamic weighing is active. – remains dimly lit: Weighing function and format detection are turned off.

  • Page 35: Setting A Product For Dynamic Weighing

    • Press the buttons of the desired settings. For products where dynamic weighing is available (e.g. letters), PostBase will open an adjustment menu during the course of the product settings, for selecting the scale. • Select D...

  • Page 36: Adding Letters To The Stack And Franking

    PostBase mailing system with Dynamic Scale Adding letters to the stack and franking If the desired product is set and the PostBase displays the postage or Auto, you can insert mail pieces for franking. You can start processing from the Home screen or from the pop-up window “Batch...
  • Page 37 Franking • Align top edges flush: To do so, position the letter stack with the letter top edges on a level surface, loosen up and jog to align. • Align the front edges in the same way. Top edges Front edges Recommendation for optimum separation: Stagger the letter stack in the running direc- tion, so that the bottom letter is furthest for-...
  • Page 38 PostBase mailing system with Dynamic Scale • Now slide the letter stack into the light bar- rier in the running direction of the letters. • Release the press-down bar from the retaining position with a light pivoting movement up and to the right, and set it down on the letter stack.

  • Page 39: Maintenance And Care

    Maintenance and care Maintenance and care Cleaning the PostBase mailing system with Dynamic Scale Warning! Unplug all power plugs of the PostBase mailing system with Dynamic Scale prior to cleaning the mailing system. Warning! Be extremely careful when handling liquids. Take care to ensure that no foreign objects penetrate the mailing system interior.

  • Page 40: Cleaning The Sensors

    How to clean the sensors 3 seconds • Turn off the mailing system. Use the compressed air spray from the FP cleaning set to clean the sensors. The following pages describe in detail how to clean the sensors on the individual system...
  • Page 41 Maintenance and care On the Ramp plus The sensor for the letter detection on the Ramp plus is freely accessible. • Remove the dust from the sensor with a few puffs of the compressed air spray. Sensor On the Feeder plus •...
  • Page 42 PostBase mailing system with Dynamic Scale On the Dynamic Scale • Fold the hood upwards. The two sensor windows for the letter width detection, the reflector surface inside the hood and the three letter transport sensors are now accessible for cleaning with the com- pressed air spray.
  • Page 43 Maintenance and care On the franking machine Caution! The drawer on the franking machine is locked while the print system is in the print- ing position. Do not attempt to open the drawer forcefully. Wait until the print system is back in the standby position. You can now pull out the drawer.

  • Page 44: Tips For Self-Help In Case Of Faults

    Error during installation An error message with troubleshooting procedure. information appears. If necessary: • Turn off the PostBase (see page 23). • Wait one minute. • Turn the PostBase on again. The installation procedure restarts. Note: Make sure that the connection configura- tion is set correctly.
  • Page 45 • Check whether all system components are correctly connected (power cable, connec- tion cable). See page 26. • Turn on the PostBase again. With a system start, the PostBase activates all connected system components. If the problem persists: Call Customer Support.
  • Page 46 PostBase mailing system with Dynamic Scale Problem Possible cause and remedy Franking imprint is lopsided. Letters are not running sufficiently tightly along the letter running edge through the mailing system. Set the adjustment wheel to a higher setting (see page 32).
  • Page 47 Tips for self-help in case of faults Problem Possible cause and remedy Dynamic Scale does not transport. The PostBase has not recognised the scale or the scale is defective. Check whether the blue LED status indicator (central, below the hood) lights up.

  • Page 48: Remedying A Letter Jam

    PostBase mailing system with Dynamic Scale Remedying a letter jam Caution! The drawer on the franking machine is locked while the print system is in the printing position. Do not attempt to open the drawer forcefully. Wait until the print system is back in the standby position. You can now pull out the drawer.
  • Page 49 Tips for self-help in case of faults After remedying the letter jam: On the Feeder plus • Press down firmly on the roller transport until it clicks into place. On the Dynamic Scale • Fold the hood down. On the franking machine •...
  • Page 50 PostBase mailing system with Dynamic Scale...

  • Page 51: Appendix Technical Data

    100 - 240 V / 2.0 A / 50 - 60 Hz (franking machine) – PostBase Feeder plus 100 - 240 V / 3.0 A / 50 - 60 Hz – PostBase Dynamic Scale 100 - 240 V / 2.0 A / 50 - 60Hz * Values without packaging...
  • Page 52 Rel. humidity 15 % to 80 % non-condensing Weighing area – Static scale 3 g to 7.000 g (0.1 oz to 15 lb) (depending on machine configuration) – PostBase Dynamic Scale 3 g to 1.000 g (0.1 oz to 2 lb) Subject to short-term modification.

  • Page 53: Declaration Of Conformity

    Appendix – Declaration of conformity Declaration of conformity...

  • Page 54: Graphical Symbols, Safety Signs And Product Safety Labels

    The following graphical symbols, safety signs and product safety labels may be used on the PostBase mailing system for example, depending on the respective version. You will find the product safety labels on the type plates of the individual products.
  • Page 55 Appendix – Graphical symbols, safety signs and product safety labels Interface for connection to a personal computer (PC). USB port. Interface for connection to external USB devices. Interface for connection to a local computer network (LAN). CAN-BUS The CAN bus is a serial bus system. The abbreviation CAN stands for Controller Area Network.
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  • Page 59: Customer Support / Warranty

    Customer Support / Warranty Customer Support Every PostBase mailing system with Dynamic Scale is thoroughly checked before leaving the factory. Should any faults occur with your PostBase mailing system in spite of our extensive quality control, please contact Francotyp-Postalia help line. fp-francotyp.com...

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