• Disconnect the wall plug to remove power from the unit. • DO NOT make any changes or modifications to this equipment. • Use only the Neopost/Hasler supplied USB, Internet/LAN, or modem cables. • This equipment is NOT user-serviceable. If you have any problems with the equipment contact customer service.
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CONTENTS Not needed for this connection type IS-280 iMeter™ Scale Internet Cable Postage Meter USB Cable Ink Cartridge Power Supply AC Power Cord...
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STEP 1 INSTALL POSTAGE METER Place the IS-280 on its back Insert the postage meter into Remove the postage meter and open the bottom postage the IS-280. from the packaging. meter cover. 1. Insert with the labels facing Write down the serial number and outward and with the connection store it in a safe place.
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STEP 2 INSTALL INK CARTRIDGE Remove the ink cartridge Open the front panel. Open the blue ink from the packaging. cartridge lever. Remove the tape or foam and then remove the cardboard. Remove the tape from the ink 1. Insert the ink cartridge with the tab cartridge.
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STEP 3 INSTALL THE SCALE Connect the scale connector Place the scale on top of the to the scale jack. IS-280 iMETER™.
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STEP 4 CONNECT THE INTERNET CABLE Connect to internet. 1. Plug one end of the internet cable into the internet cable port on the mailing system and the other end into the wall jack or router. 2. If you do not know where your internet connection is located, contact your network administrator or internet person.
STEP 5 CONNECT THE POWER Plug the power supply into Plug the AC power cord into Plug the AC power cord into the machine. the power supply. the wall outlet.
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STEP 5 CONNECT THE POWER CONTINUED Power-up The IS-280 will display a progress screen. It may take up to a minute For the next series of steps to initialize. you will be performing functions directly on the control panel of the IS-280.
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STEP 6 CONFIGURING THE IS-280 Select “Ok” by pressing the Select “Next” by pressing the Select “Next” by pressing the “OK” button. “OK” button. “OK” button. This action was previously completed in STEP 4.
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STEP 6 CONFIGURING THE IS-280 CONTINUED Press the “OK” button. Select “Next” by pressing the “OK” button. Internet (LAN) should be highlighted indicating selection. NOTE: You have already connected the internet cable.
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STEP 7 ACTIVATE THE POSTAGE METER Select “No” by pressing the Select “Next” by pressing the Press the “OK” button. “BACK” button. “OK” button. Postage will be added in a later step. Several screens will display as the machine connects to the server.
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STEP 7 ACTIVATE THE POSTAGE METER CONTINUED Select “Ok” by pressing the “OK” button.
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STEP 8 PRINT ALIGNMENT Select “Next” by pressing the Select “Ok” by pressing the Select “Next” by pressing the “OK” button. “OK” button. “OK” button. This was previously completed in STEP 2.
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STEP 8 PRINT ALIGNMENT CONTINUED Place an envelope into Choose which line on the mail path. imprint is the straightest. A test imprint will print on Look at the test imprint and find the the envelope. letter where the top and bottom lines are most closely aligned.
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STEP 8 PRINT ALIGNMENT CONTINUED Use the up or down arrow Select “Exit” by pressing the Select “Ok” by pressing the buttons on the IS-280 iMeter™ “BACK” button. “OK” button. to select the letter “C” (or whichever letter was represented as the straightest line from your test imprint).
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STEP 9 LOADING FUNDS INTO THE POSTAGE METER Press the “FUNDS” button. Use the down arrow button to Use the numeric keypad to select “Add Funds”. enter the amount of postage you want to add. Press the “OK” button. 1. Postage value must be whole numbers.
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STEP 9 LOADING FUNDS INTO THE POSTAGE METER CONTINUED The “Account balance” displays the amount entered in the prior step. Select “Ok” by pressing the “OK” button. Several screens will appear as the machine contacts the server.
STEP 11 WEB REGISTRATION From any web browser, go to If you already have a If you do not have an account, www.myneopost.com MyNeopost account, select select “Register” to begin “Login” and enter your the registration process. credentials. Proceed to Proceed to...
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STEP 11 WEB REGISTRATION CONTINUED Enter a valid Email address (Username) and associated Password, then click on “LOG IN”. Proceed to STEP 3...
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STEP 11 WEB REGISTRATION CONTINUED Fill in the required Registration information, check off the Terms of Use, select “REGISTER”. Wait until the first part of the registration process has completed. Check your Email for link to “SET PASSWORD”. Proceed to...
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STEP 11 WEB REGISTRATION CONTINUED Once you have opened the registration Email from Neopost USA, click on the “SET PASSWORD” link. Create a unique password and select “Save”.
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