Getting Started; What Does This Machine Do - Pitney Bowes Connect+ Series Operator's Manual

What does this machine do?

The Connect+ Series is a digital envelope and mailing and shipping system that allows you to create
custom designed content from a PC and download that content directly into a graphics library stored on
the system for use on mail runs. You can now design an outer envelope with content that reinforces the
internal message. You can add marketing, advertising, and other promotional messages to your mail
pieces.
The Connect+ Series provides a unique and easy-to-use touch screen interface where you can access
all of your applications from the home screen. Each application appears on the
Simply select the button to run the applications. Use the full access web applications Verify Address,
Track a Package, and Sign In to your account to increase you mailing efficiencies.
The system also provides a full range of mail system functions including:
Printing postage on envelopes
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Printing postage on tapes (labels)
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Sealing envelopes
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Calculating postage based on item weight and size and class of mail.
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What the system can measure
The system uses the WEIGH-ON-THE-WAY® (W-O-W®)/Shape Based Rating module to process mail
of varying thickness and size for and determine the postage amount based on the weight and dimensions
of each mail piece. Systems with WEIGH-ON-THE-WAY® (W-O-W®)/Shape Based Rating use
based rating for Express, Priority and First-Class mail.
What the system cannot measure
If your system does not have WEIGH-ON-THE-WAY® (W-O-W®)/Shape Based Rating but has an
attached scale, you can measure only the weight of the mail piece. The postage amount will be based on
the class specified for the job you are running.
For more information refer to
Pitney Bowes Connect+ Series Operator Guide
Run a Job with an Attached Scale.
April, 2016

Getting started

Home screen as a button.
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