• Do not place lighted candles, cigarettes, cigars, etc. on the IM280 iMeter™. • When lifting covers, wait for all parts to stop moving before placing hands near the ink cartridge assembly. • When changing internal (ink, postage meter...), avoid using too much force to prevent personal injury or damaging equipment. • To prevent overheating, do not block the equipment ventilation openings. • Do not remove bolted covers as they enclose potentially hazardous parts that should only be accessed by a Service Representative. additional safety precautions • Power is supplied to the unit when it is connected to an electrical outlet, even if the unit is turned off or in sleep mode. • 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. • If you have alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, check first with the telephone company or a qualified installer to confirm that connection of this equipment to your telephone line does not disable the alarm equipment. your im280 imeter™ should only be operated in the following conditions: • Temperature range: 50°F - 104°F (10°C - 40°C). • Relative humidity: 80% maximum without condensation.
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contents not needed for this connection type IM280 iMeter™ Scale Internet Cable Postage Meter USB Cable Ink Cartridge Power Supply AC Power Cord...
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step 1 install postage meter remove the postage meter place the im280 on its back insert the postage meter into from the packaging. and open the bottom postage the im280. meter cover. Write down the serial number 1. Insert with the labels facing and store it in a safe place. You outward and with the will need to reference the serial connection on the bottom. number if support is needed. 2. Make sure that the postage meter clicks/locks into place.
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step 2 install inK cartridge open the front panel. remove the ink cartridge from open the blue ink cartridge lever. the packaging. Remove the tape or foam and 1. Insert the ink cartridge with the then remove the cardboard. Remove the tape from the ink tab to the right. cartridge. 2. Close the blue ink cartridge lever. 3. Close the front panel.
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3 install the scale connect the scale connector to place the scale on top of the the scale jack. im280 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 for the next series of steps you will be performing functions The IM280 will display a progress directly on the control panel screen. It may take up to a minute of the im280. to initialize.
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step 6 configuring the im280 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 im280 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 Several screens will display as the later step. 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 the envelope. find the letter where the top and bottom lines are most closely aligned. In this example line “C” would be the correct choice.
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“exit” by pressing the select “ok” by pressing the arrow buttons on the “bacK” button. “oK” button. im280 imeter™ to select the letter “c” (or whatever letter was represented as the straightest line from your test imprint). press the “oK” button.
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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.
“register”. The meter serial number and the TMS number can be found on your invoice. Note: Meter serial number begins with 128 from the internet explorer of your computer, go to www.haslerinc.com the tms number is the On the bottom left side of the funding account number. Hasler web site, you’ll find when entering this number “myAccount”. Click the do not enter the leading zeros. “Login” button.
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step 11 web registration continued enter the requested information your registration is now and then click “register now”. complete. follow the instructions to login to your “myaccount” your registration is almost done. check your email and click the link to activate your account.
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step 11 web registration continued enter your username and you are now logged into password then click “login” your account. for additional information or general product questions, visit www.haslerinc.com/280helpdesk...
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