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  • Page 1 Mailing system Installation and safety...

  • Page 2: About This Manual

    A tip offers advice or additional suggestions for improving the operation. The explanation of the safety signs and product safety labels on the PostBase Vision mailing system can be found on page 27. Illustrations The display illustrations in this manual are examples that may differ from the actual display on your PostBase Vision.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Turning on the PostBase Vision ___________________________15 Step 6: Installing the PostBase Vision ____________________________15 Step 7: Installing the PostBase Vision Feeder (optional) ________________21 Graphical symbols, safety signs and product safety labels on the PostBase Vision mailing system ____________________________________27 Technical Data ___________________________________________________29...

  • Page 4: For Your Safety

    • PostBase Vision is a digital mailing system with ink-jet print technology for franking mail. • The PostBase Vision mailing system is intended only for use in enclosed offices or office-like environments. Observe the operating conditions specified in the “Technical Data” section.
  • Page 5 FP, and therefore not vouch for such products. Full functionality of the PostBase Vision mailing system is only guaranteed at the time of delivery if original Francotyp-Postalia ink cartridges are used.

  • Page 6: Installation And Commissioning

    PostBase Vision Installation and commissioning This chapter describes how to set up and commission the PostBase Vision mailing system in the following versions – with hand feed tray (basic model) – with manual sealer – with the “PostBase Vision Feeder”.
  • Page 7 Installation and commissioning Scope of delivery PostBase Vision franking machine Standard configuration: (1 box) 1 PostBase Vision franking machine 2 Weighing platform 3 Ink cartridge (packaged) 4 Hand feed tray 5 Power cable 6 Ethernet cable 7 Catch tray and stop...
  • Page 8 PostBase Vision Optional, only if ordered separately PostBase Vision Feeder 1 Feeder (automatic feeder with sealer) (2 boxes) 2 Power cable 3 Bottle of SEALIT (sealing liquid) 4 Replacement sponge holder with sponge 5 Ramp 6 Pendulum Drop Stacker The delivery package of the Drop Stacker is...

  • Page 9: Step 2: Assembling The Postbase Vision

    Installation and commissioning Step 2: Assembling the PostBase Vision Installation site The installation site for the PostBase Vision mailing system must meet the following requirements: – Firm, level, low vibration and horizontal base, which offers sufficient space for the mailing system in the ordered version.
  • Page 10 PostBase Vision Assembling the catch tray • Attach the catch bracket to the catch tray: To do this, insert the catch bracket into the guides on the underside of the catch tray. • Place the catch tray to the right of the franking machine.
  • Page 11 Installation and commissioning Attaching the hand feed tray (only on the basic model) • Place the hand feed tray for manually feed- ing the items to the left of the franking machine. • Slightly lift the franking machine on the left side and push the hand feed tray towards the franking machine so that the front sides are flush.

  • Page 12: Step 3: Assembling The Sealer (Optional)

    PostBase Vision Step 3: Assembling the sealer (optional) The sealer is positioned to the left of the franking machine instead of the hand feed tray. The catches on the right side of the sealer and slots (on the left side of the bottom...

  • Page 13: Step 4: Connecting The Postbase Vision

    (i.e. below 10 °C / 50 °F): Wait at least 2 hours after unpacking before connecting the franking machine. The PostBase Vision needs this time to adjust to the environmental conditions. Caution! Do not connect the PostBase Vision Feeder (the optional automatic feeder) until Step 7.
  • Page 14 Ethernet cable Power cable Connection If you want the PostBase Vision to use the Computer Network / Router wired connection to your local area network (LAN): • Connect the Ethernet cable to the franking machine and the local network / router.

  • Page 15: Step 5: Turning On The Postbase Vision

    The LED lighting (button, weighing platform and letter entrance area) lights up and the system starts. The progress of the process can be followed on the display. PostBase Vision greets the user – acousti- cally accompanied – and finally starts the installation procedure. Step 6:...
  • Page 16 Default settings for an Ethernet connection are stored for contacting the FP infrastruc- ture. Establishing the connection should run seamlessly with these settings. To test the connection to the FP infrastruc- ture with this default setting: • Tap the C button.
  • Page 17 Note: Do not touch the cover flap of the print system or otherwise obstruct the automatic opening. PostBase Vision moves the print system to the change position and then opens the cover flap. The flashing green LED indicates that no cartridge has been inserted yet.
  • Page 18 PostBase Vision Caution! The ink causes severe eye irritation and can cause allergic skin reactions. Inges- tion of the ink can be harmful to health. • Observe the hazardous substance mark- ing on the cartridge packaging and the ink cartridge.
  • Page 19 Installation and commissioning • Hold the ink cartridges so the contacts are facing to the rear of the PostBase Vision. The green arrow on the cartridge points to the green catch on the cartridge holder. • Insert the ink cartridge into the cartridge holder.
  • Page 20 PostBase Vision Load postage / Contact data centre In order to frank, the PostBase Vision must have corresponding postage credit. This re- quires contact with the data centre. • Follow the instructions on the display. Home screen (example) Installation complete...

  • Page 21: Step 7: Installing The Postbase Vision Feeder (Optional)

    Turning off the franking machine • Press the ON/OFF button for three seconds. 3 seconds The PostBase Vision will complete any cur- rent actions, return the display to its home position, and then turn itself off. Setting up the feeder...
  • Page 22 PostBase Vision The components are mechanically coupled with catches (each on the right housing side) and slots (each on the underside at the left) and are secured in position relative to each other in this way. • Lift the feeder slightly, align it to the ramp and lower it carefully.
  • Page 23 Installation and commissioning Connecting the feeder Caution! If the feeder was previously in a cold environment (i.e. below 10 °C / 50 °F): Wait at least 2 hours after unpacking before connecting the feeder. The feeder needs this time to adjust to the environmental conditions. Connection on the franking machine •...
  • Page 24 When filling the tank, make sure that no live parts become wet. However, if this does occur: Immediately disconnect the power plug. Have the PostBase Vision mail- ing system checked by the Customer Sup- port before using it again.
  • Page 25 Installation and commissioning • Unscrew sealant tank screw cover. • Fill the sealant tank with SEALIT sealing liquid. • Replace sealant tank screw cover and tighten. • Turn sealant tank upside down in a non- dangerous area (e.g. over a sink) to check if the cover is well sealed.
  • Page 26 You can follow the running startup procedure in the display. Upon system startup, PostBase Vision acti- vates the connected system components - the LED status indicator (sealing function ON/OFF) on the feeder starts to light up.

  • Page 27: Graphical Symbols, Safety Signs And Product Safety Labels On The Postbase Vision Mailing System

    PostBase Vision mailing system Graphical symbols, safety signs and product safety labels are affixed to the PostBase Vision mailing system. You will find the product safety labels on the type plates of the individual components. The following overview lists and explains them.
  • Page 28 PostBase Vision USB port. Interface for connection to external USB devices. Interface for connection to a local computer network (LAN). CAN-BUS The CAN bus (CAN = Controller Area Network) is a serial bus system. Interface for connecting the feeder. Symbol for alternating voltage.

  • Page 29: Technical Data

    Technical Data Technical Data Dimensions * 310 mm (12.2") – housing – Length 146 mm (5.7") – hand feed tray / sealer 385 mm (15.2") – feeder 280 mm (11") – ramp 320 mm / 445 mm (12.6" / 17.5") – catch tray min / max 345 mm / 430 mm (13.6"...
  • Page 30 PostBase Vision Print system – Print technology Ink-jet, 1 ink cartridge – Printing area max. 185 mm × 25 mm (7.3" × 1") ≥ 300 dpi – Print resolution Depending on machine configuration: Weighing range 3 g to 7000 g (0.1 oz to 15 lb) Noise emission <...
  • Page 31 Safety data sheet for users available at sdb.francotyp.com/en. Mail piece specifications Format PostBase Vision (franking machine with hand feed tray): (length × width) 127 mm × 89 mm up to 253 mm × 353 mm (5" × 3.5" up to 9.96" × 13.89") PostBase Vision with feeder: 148 mm ×...
  • Page 32 PostBase Vision Envelope specifications for automatic sealing (PostBase Vision Feeder) Material Envelopes must be suitable for sealing by machine. The flap must be at the envelope’s long side. Sealing area Sufficient closure can only achieved with continuous sealing area. Subject to short-term modification.

  • Page 33: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity...

  • Page 34: License

    PostBase Vision License This is a copy of the current LICENSE file inside the CVS repository. LICENSE ISSUES ============== The OpenSSL toolkit stays under a dual license, i.e. both the conditions of the OpenSSL License and the original SSLeay license apply to the toolkit.
  • Page 35 License * This product includes cryptographic software written by Eric Young * (eay@cryptsoft.com). This product includes software written by Tim * Hudson (tjh@cryptsoft.com). Original SSLeay License ----------------------- /* Copyright (C) 1995-1998 Eric Young (eay@cryptsoft.com) * All rights reserved. * This package is an SSL implementation written * by Eric Young (eay@cryptsoft.com).

  • Page 36: Security Declaration For Data Usage

    Security Declaration for data usage Product Description: PostBase Vision Mailing system The PostBase Vision Mailing system is connected to the user’s local network through an Ethernet interface / Wi-Fi to share data with the Francotyp-Postalia Data Centre using both the local network and a suitable available internet connection provided by the user.

  • Page 37: Fcc Compliance Statement

    FCC Compliance Statement FCC Compliance Statement This device complies with FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Class B. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 38 PostBase Vision...

  • Page 39: Service

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

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