Summary of Contents for Pitney Bowes AddressRight 200
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Shipping & Mailing Printing AddressRight™ 200 Address Printer User Guide US English Edition SV63324 Rev. A November 25, 2019...
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Except as provided in writing, duly signed by an officer of Pitney Bowes, no license either express or implied, under any Pitney Bowes or third party’s patent, copyright or other intellectual property rights is...
5 - Specifications Checking Ink Status Estimating Ink Usage Printer Specifications Selecting the Ink Type Selecting the Language 6 - Contacting Pitney Bowes 3 - Menus and Options Contacting Pitney Bowes Quick Menu Main Menu 7 - Safety Info Menu...
1 - Getting Started In this section Front View Rear View Control Panel Power Button Using the Touchscreen Entering the Network Settings Connecting the Printer to a Wi-Fi Network...
5. Media Side Guides: Position media in printer 6. Rear Media Guide: Holds media against front plate 7. Rear Media Support: Supports media while it is being fed 8. Power Indicator Light: Shows that the main power is on Pitney Bowes User Guide November 2019...
5. Sheet Separators: Adjustable to ensure proper tension with the feed rollers for different media thicknesses. There are four separators to handle different media widths. 6. USB 3.1 Port: Connects the printer to your computer (also supports USB 2.0) 7. Ethernet Port: Connects the printer to a network Pitney Bowes User Guide November 2019...
2. Power Off/Restart button: The Shutdown Printer screen opens with the following options: Restart, Shutdown, USB Disconnect, Sleep Now, Port Reset, and Cartridge Initialize. Shutdown closes printer functions safely before turning off printer power with the main power switch. Pitney Bowes User Guide November 2019...
USB Disconnect: Disconnects or reconnects the printer communication with the USB port Sleep Now: Puts the printer into sleep mode. Wakes when the touchscreen is touched or a job is sent to the printer through the USB or network. Pitney Bowes User Guide November 2019...
Using the Touchscreen Keyboards Use the touchscreen keyboards when entering or editing information in entry boxes. The appropriate keyboard opens when you tap on an input box or tap within a data entry box on the touchscreen. Pitney Bowes User Guide November 2019...
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Tap the Up Arrow to toggle between upper and lower case letters. Tap SP (space bar) to type a space. Tap 123 to open the numeric keyboard. Tap #+= on the numeric screen to open the symbols keyboard. Pitney Bowes User Guide November 2019...
1. Connect the Wi-Fi antenna (included) to the printer's Wi-Fi port. 2. Tap Network on the Tools screen to open the Network Settings screen. 3. Tap WI-FI. 4. Select the desired network from the Wi-Fi Networks list . Pitney Bowes User Guide November 2019...
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6. The screen will show if you are connected to the network. If the connection fails, try again. Verify that you are connecting to the correct network and using the correct ID and password. 7. Tap Disconnect to end the connection. Pitney Bowes User Guide November 2019...
2 - Operating the Printer In this section Adjusting the Horizontal Alignment Adjusting the Vertical Alignment Adjusting the Print Job Properties Checking Ink Status Estimating Ink Usage Selecting the Ink Type Selecting the Language...
Adjusting the Vertical Alignment Vertical alignment disables the top nozzles in individual printheads to remove any overlap to fine tune vertical positioning of the printout. To adjust the vertical alignment: Pitney Bowes User Guide November 2019...
Use the properties to control and customize the printer’s output. To access these options, in your data management software, select File > Print To print the job, click Print. Pitney Bowes User Guide November 2019...
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Operating the Printer To use special features built into the printer driver, click Preferences orPrinter Properties to open the Document Properties window. Pitney Bowes User Guide November 2019...
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180 degrees from the normal direction. This occurs when due to layout or method of binding, media must be fed in reverse direction. To invert printing (reverse the printing direction 180 degrees): Pitney Bowes User Guide November 2019...
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From the Paper Size menu, select the size of media to be used. Printer Features In Printer Features you can set the resolution of the printer, printer speed, and language the printer operates in, and add a delay to the feed to provide separation between pieces. Pitney Bowes User Guide November 2019...
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Operating the Printer From the Resolution menu, set resolution of print quality. Changing resolution to a higher number (e.g. 200 DPI to 600 DPI) increases image quality. Note: Higher resolutions reduce print speed options. AddressRight 200 Resolution Speeds Available 600 x 150 DPI Low, Medium, Medium High, High...
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To move the printhead toward the lead edge of the layout, use the down arrow. To move the printhead away from the lead edge of the layout, use the up arrow. When the printer is turned off, any changes made here return to the original settings. Pitney Bowes User Guide November 2019...
Checking Ink Status Ink Status shows the percentage of ink remaining in each ink cartridge and the estimated number of prints remaining at a selected resolution. The estimation is based on the last page printed. Pitney Bowes User Guide November 2019...
Caution: Boosting the voltage above the maximum shown will damage the ink cartridge, cartridge holder and printer. Estimating Ink Usage The Ink Estimator estimates the cost of ink for a particular print job. The printer runs and simulates printing a preset number of pages. Pitney Bowes User Guide November 2019...
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4. Send a sample job of up to 49 pages to the printer. Generally, the higher the number of pages sent, the more accurate the estimate. 5. Estimated Ink Cost displays the estimated ink cost for the entire planned print job. Pitney Bowes User Guide November 2019...
4. To change the name of the ink cartridge: a. Tap the Edit (paper/pencil) icon next to the cartridge. The Edit Ink Type screen opens. b. Tap in the Title field and enter the desired name. Pitney Bowes User Guide November 2019...
Caution: Boosting the voltage above the maximum shown will damage the ink cartridge, cartridge holder and printer. Selecting the Language The Select Language menu sets the language that the printer touchscreen displays. To change the language: Pitney Bowes User Guide November 2019...
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Operating the Printer 1. Tap Printer Setup on the Main Menu. 2. Tap Language. 3. Tap the desired language. Pitney Bowes User Guide November 2019...
3 - Menus and Options In this section Quick Menu Main Menu Info Menu Print Data Menu Print Image Screen Printer Preferences Menu Printer Setup Menu Tools Menu Time Server (Date and Time) Wireless Status...
Nozzle Alive, Tray Break, Continuous Batch Counter, Feeder Delay, and Invert Printing. Ink Status: Shows the percentage of ink remaining in each ink cartridge and the estimated number of prints remaining at the selected resolution. Pitney Bowes User Guide November 2019...
Information: Displays information about the printer Related topics Print Image Screen on page 32 Printer Setup Menu on page 36 Tools Menu on page 37 Print Data Menu on page 31 Info Menu on the next page Pitney Bowes User Guide November 2019...
Jobs: Total number of jobs run during the printer lifetime Session: Total number of jobs run on the printer since it was last turned off Port(s) in Use: Displays which printer ports are being used Pitney Bowes User Guide November 2019...
Cancel: Cancels a running or paused print job Pause/Print: Prints a job, pauses a running job, or restarts a paused job. You can also perform these functions using the Feeder ON/OFF button on the Control Panel. Pitney Bowes User Guide November 2019...
Import: Select Import to prepare the printer to accept a single mail piece template that can be used to merge with a future print job. The image must be saved at 600 DPI resolution. Pitney Bowes User Guide November 2019...
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The new job must match the page size and layout of the merged image. To merge with a database, the image must be saved at 600 dpi. Print: Press Print to start printing the job. Pitney Bowes User Guide November 2019...
Frequency menu: Sets the spitting frequency: 1x, 2x, 4x (default), or 8x. The 600 dpi Test spits through all the nozzles at once. This may be used to find a problem with the printhead nozzles, or to clear the printhead after sitting idle for a long period of time. Pitney Bowes User Guide November 2019...
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Unchecked: Batch Counter resets before each job Checked: Batch Counter does not reset before each job Feeder Delay: Used to lengthen the time between pieces being fed. Used for jobs that require longer drying time before they are stacked. Pitney Bowes User Guide November 2019...
To access the Printer Setup screen, tap Printer Setup on the Main Menu. Ink Type: Opens the Ink Type menu to display the ink types loaded in the ink cartridge holders. Only authorized ink cartridges will display. Select an ink type to edit the options. Pitney Bowes User Guide November 2019...
Ink Status: Displays the percentage of ink left in the ink cartridges and the estimated number of prints remaining for each cartridge at a selected resolution, based on the last page printed Pitney Bowes User Guide November 2019...
Entering the Network Settings on page 11 Calibrating the Touchscreen on page 41 Time Server (Date and Time) The Time Server option on the Network Settings screen displays the IP address and network name of the Time Server being used. Pitney Bowes User Guide November 2019...
Menus and Options Wireless Status The Wireless Status option on the Network Settings screen displays information about the wireless network connection. Pitney Bowes User Guide November 2019...
4 - Maintenance In this section Calibrating the Touchscreen Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the Printhead Inkjet Cartridges Purging the Nozzles Replacing the Inkjet Cartridges Replacing the Metering Segments (Sheet Separators) 47 Restoring Factory Defaults Running Diagnostics...
The printer must be cleaned regularly of accumulated paper dust and ink. Depending on the types of media run, paper dust may accumulate within the printer and on the transport. Before cleaning the printer, unplug it from the power receptacle. Pitney Bowes User Guide November 2019...
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2. Use canned or compressed air into the media sensor port [A] and under the media sensor reflector [B] to remove dust and debris. Note: If necessary, wipe the reflector surface (under the mounting plate) with a clean, lint-free cloth. Pitney Bowes User Guide November 2019...
Dry or contain chemical additives (Distilled is best but tap water works) Wipe slowly across the long axis with the printhead facing down (as shown). DO NOT apply excessive force, as this could scratch the nozzle area. Pitney Bowes User Guide November 2019...
These actions hurt print quality because they allow bubbles to form near the ink firing chambers. These bubbles prevent the nozzles from firing, causing white streaks in print image. Pitney Bowes User Guide November 2019...
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In case of an ink spill, use soap and water to clean up any problem areas. Abrasive soap usually removes ink off of hands. Caution: Ink in cartridge may be harmful if swallowed. Keep new and used cartridges out of reach of children. Discard empty cartridges immediately. Pitney Bowes User Guide November 2019...
1. Open the latch lever to remove the used cartridge from the cartridge holder. Pull the cartridge up and out of the holder. 2. Remove the new cartridge from packaging. Take care not to touch the copper contacts, metal plate, or gold printhead. Remove the protective tape from the printhead. Pitney Bowes User Guide November 2019...
1. Turn off and unplug the printer. 2. Release the separator locking lever and move the media side guides to maximum opened position. 3. Lower the separators so that they touch the feed roller. Pitney Bowes User Guide November 2019...
Restoring Factory Defaults The Factory Default menu restores all operator-initiated adjustments and settings to the factory settings. Running Diagnostics Diagnostics runs tests on the printer components and systems listed on the screen at variable speed. Pitney Bowes User Guide November 2019...
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6. Check or uncheck the Conveyor box to turn the conveyor relay on and off. (Listen for the relay clicking.) 7. Check or uncheck the Feeder box to turn the feeder relay on and off. (Listen for the relay clicking.) Pitney Bowes User Guide November 2019...
PRINT COLORS Proprietary water-based inks in inkjet cartridges Water-based, may require drying assistance for coated stock INK MONITOR Visible on Touchscreen Display SOFTWARE Windows compatible Printer Drivers for Windows operating systems DIAGNOSTICS Resident in firmware Pitney Bowes User Guide November 2019...
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21.25" H x 28.75" L x 23" W (54 cm H x 73 cm L x 58.4 cm W) WEIGHT 80 lbs. (36.3 kg.) ELECTRICAL Switchable: 115VAC or 240VAC, 50/60 Hz OPTIONS Conveyor and Drop Tray All Specifications Subject To Change Without Notice Pitney Bowes User Guide November 2019...
Contacting Pitney Bowes Contacting Pitney Bowes For service and support: Visit our website at: pitneybowes.com For parts and supplies: Visit our website at: pitneybowes.com Pitney Bowes User Guide November 2019...
DO NOT route the power cord over sharp edges or trap it between pieces of furniture. Make sure there is no strain on the cord. Use only approved supplies. Pitney Bowes User Guide November 2019...
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Required maintenance service schedule Servicing This product is serviceable. For service inquiries in the USA, please visit pitneybowes.com/support. This Equipment contains a Radio Frequency Transmitter operating in the 2.4 or 5 GHZ ISM band. Pitney Bowes User Guide November 2019...
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Safety Caution: In case of ink spill, leaking ink or excessive ink accumulation, immediately disconnect the power cord from the wall plug and contact Pitney Bowes. In the USA, please visit pitneybowes.com/support. Pitney Bowes User Guide November 2019...
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