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  • Page 1 Franking system Reference Guide...

  • Page 2: About This Reference Guide

    Contents This Reference Guide describes how to set up and install the PostBase Vision, the proper use as well as cleaning and mainte- nance of the PostBase Vision franking system. Functions that are only available for particular system configurations are marked by an additional note, e.g.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents About this Reference Guide _____________________________________2 1 For your safety ________________________________________________8 2 PostBase Vision franking system – Short profile ___________________10 Things worth knowing about the PostBase Vision ______________10 PostBase Vision franking machine _________________________13 PostBase Vision Feeder (optional) ___________________________15 3 Installation and commissioning _________________________________17...
  • Page 4 Print Only Advert / Text __________________________________ 89 11.2 Advert counter _________________________________________ 90 11.3 Print Numbers _________________________________________ 91 11.4 Feed Only / Count mail pieces ____________________________ 93 11.5 Seal Only (PostBase Vision with feeder) __________________________ 94 11.6 Stamping incoming mail _________________________________ 95...
  • Page 5 Contents 12 Manage shortcuts _____________________________________________97 12.1 Creating and saving shortcuts _____________________________97 12.2 Renaming a shortcut ____________________________________98 12.3 Deleting a shortcut ______________________________________99 12.4 Resetting shortcuts to default _____________________________99 13 Managing printed text ________________________________________100 13.1 Entering a new text ____________________________________100 13.2 Changing a text _______________________________________101 13.3 Deleting a text ________________________________________101 13.4...
  • Page 6 19.2 Possible causes and remedy ____________________________ 159 19.3 Remedying a letter jam _________________________________ 171 Inserting the letter guide at the ramp (PostBase Vision Feeder) ______ 173 19.4 Correcting the moistening felt position on the rocker (Sealer) _____ 174 19.5 19.6 Removing / inserting the PSD (security device) ______________ 175 19.7...
  • Page 7 Graphical symbols, safety signs and product safety labels on the PostBase Vision franking system _________________________________181 Glossary ____________________________________________________183 Technical Data _______________________________________________185 PostBase Vision – Product variants and equipment ___________________189 Supplies ____________________________________________________190 The Security Device (PSD) ______________________________________190 Declaration of Conformity _______________________________________191 License _____________________________________________________192...

  • Page 8: For Your Safety

    • Be extremely careful when handling fluids. • When refilling the sealing fluid, make sure that no live parts become wet. • Unplug all power plugs of the PostBase Vision franking system prior to cleaning the franking system. Prevention of mechanical hazards •...
  • Page 9 Material Safety Data Sheet, available at sdb.francotyp.com. General safety instructions • Set up and install the PostBase Vision franking system as described in the ‘Installation and commissioning’ section. • Never transport the PostBase Vision franking system by attachments such as weigh- ing platform, label compartment, display or drawer.

  • Page 10: Postbase Vision Franking System - Short Profile

    PostBase Vision franking system – Short profile Things worth knowing about the PostBase Vision PostBase Vision is the perfect mailing solution for small to mid-sized volumes. Easy to use and intuitive with a large, motorised tilting 5" colour touchscreen. The new print system with only one ink cartridge ensures clean, offset-free prints.
  • Page 11 The ‘Delivered by Royal Mail’ mark is available in the Welsh ‘Delivered by Royal Mail’ mark language upon direct request to FP. The current print image data is then downloaded to your PostBase Vision via a syn- chronisation. Access control The PostBase Vision franking system can be protected against unauthorised use via a PIN.
  • Page 12 When sending large volumes of mail, PPIs offer a convenient alternative to regular franking. – DX feature. Franking mail pieces for dispatch by private carrier DX. For an overview of PostBase Vision variants and equipment details, please refer to page 189.

  • Page 13: Postbase Vision Franking Machine

    PostBase Vision franking system – Short profile PostBase Vision franking machine Scale with weighing platform Stylus for touch screen operation (is inserted on the right of the Touch screen display housing) (motor adjustable) Access flap to print system Label compartment...
  • Page 14 PostBase Vision Franking machine – rear view USB port Ethernet / LAN port PC connection (not used) Emergency release for ink cartridge CAN BUS Type plate Power connection (Feeder connection) (on the bottom side) Slider for unlocking the security device...

  • Page 15: Postbase Vision Feeder (Optional)

    PostBase Vision franking system – Short profile PostBase Vision Feeder (optional) Flap with viewing pane, below Open flap: – Sealant tank Press key – LED status indicator Roller transport Safety sign Release button (move roller transport upward) Pendulum Sensor for...
  • Page 16 PostBase Vision Feeder – rear view Termination plug (plugged in the factory) Power connection Type plate Catches (lugs) for coupling CAN BUS (connection to Tray with with the franking machine housing franking machine) sealer sponge...

  • Page 17: Installation And Commissioning

    Installation and commissioning Installation and commissioning This chapter describes how to set up and install the PostBase Vision franking system in the following versions – with hand feed tray (basic model) – with the ‘Hand-feed Sealer’ – with the ‘PostBase Vision Feeder’.
  • Page 18 PostBase Vision 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 19 Installation and commissioning Optional, only if ordered separately PostBase Vision Feeder 1 Feeder (automatic feeder with sealer) (2 boxes) 2 Power cable 3 Bottle of SEALIT (sealing fluid) 4 Replacement sponge holder with sponge 5 Ramp 6 Pendulum Drop Stacker...
  • Page 20 PostBase Vision Step 2: Assembling the PostBase Vision Installation site The installation site for the PostBase Vision franking system must meet the following requirements: – Firm, level, low vibration and horizontal base, which offers sufficient space for the franking system in the ordered configura- tion.
  • Page 21 Assembling the Drop Stacker Instead of the catch tray, the optional high capacity FP Drop Stacker can be placed to the right of the franking machine. For details on setting up the Drop Stacker, refer to the installation instructions supplied...
  • Page 22 PostBase Vision 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...
  • Page 23 Installation and commissioning Assembling the hand-feed sealer (optional) Step 3: 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 side of the franking machine) mechanically couple the two components and fasten them in position relative to each other.
  • Page 24 (i.e. below 10 °C / 50 °F): Wait at least two hours after unpack- ing before connecting the franking machine. The PostBase Vision needs this time to adapt to the environmental conditions. Caution! Do not connect the PostBase Vision Feeder (the optional automatic feeder) until Step 7.
  • Page 25 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 26 PostBase Vision Step 5: Turning on the PostBase Vision • Press the ON/OFF button. 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.
  • Page 27 Installation and commissioning Connectivity settings Default settings for an Ethernet connection are stored for connecting to 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: •...
  • Page 28 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 29 Installation and commissioning 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 30 PostBase Vision • Hold the ink cartridge 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 31 Installation and commissioning Load Postage In order to frank, the PostBase Vision must have available funds. To download postage, this requires a connection to the data centre. • Follow the instructions on the display. Home screen (example) Installation complete When PostBase Vision displays the Home screen, the franking machine installation has been successfully completed.
  • Page 32 PostBase Vision Step 7: Installing the PostBase Vision Feeder (optional) Caution! Only connect the Feeder once the PostBase Vision franking machine is fully installed. Otherwise the PostBase Vision will not recognise the feeder. The franking sys- tem will not work.
  • Page 33 Installation and commissioning 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 34 PostBase Vision Connecting the feeder Caution! If the feeder was previously in a cold environment (i.e. below 10 °C / 50 °F): Wait at least two hours after unpacking before connecting the feeder. The feeder needs this time to adapt to the environmental conditions.
  • Page 35 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 frank- ing system checked by the Customer Sup- port before using it again.
  • Page 36 PostBase Vision • Unscrew sealant tank screw cover. • Fill the sealant tank with SEALIT sealing fluid. • 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 37 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 38: The Basics Of Operation

    PostBase Vision The basics of operation In this chapter, you will learn the basic functions of the PostBase Vision franking system and how to use the touch screen. Turning the PostBase Vision on / off The PostBase Vision franking system can remain connected to the network at all times and is therefore always quickly ready for operation.

  • Page 39: Standby (Sleep Mode)

    Disconnecting the PostBase Vision from mains Caution! Make sure to always turn the PostBase Vision off with the ON/OFF button before disconnecting the PostBase Vision power cables. Never pull the power plug or separate the power supply in any other way before the printing system has reached its sealed position.

  • Page 40: Screen Elements And Operation Philosophy

    4.3.1 The touch screen The touch screen of the PostBase Vision franking system reacts to pressure (resis- tive display). With this type of touch screen, it does not matter whether you use your finger, fingernail, pen or gloves.
  • Page 41 The basics of operation Operating scrollbars • Press the slider and move it in the desired direction. You can also tap the arrows to scroll up or down the list. Slider Scrollbar Scrolling through lists In lists and menus, dots symbolise the number of available screens (pages).
  • Page 42 PostBase Vision Buttons Buttons stand out from the background due to their colour. Depending on their function, they can assume different states: Button is active (it can be tapped). Button is active (it can be tapped). This colour is used for buttons with special functions, such as shortcuts.

  • Page 43: The Home Screen

    Operation philosophy To select a function / setting, tap the button. Depending on the function selected, PostBase Vision then opens a selection list, a setting menu or a menu with additional selection options. You can also simply ‘swipe’ the selection list...

  • Page 44: The Menu Bar

    PostBase Vision 4.3.3 The menu bar Menu bar (example) The highlighted area on the left of the window is the menu bar. Displays: In the menu bar, you can see important Volume status information at a glance, such as the...

  • Page 45: Selection Lists

    The basics of operation 4.3.5 Selection lists Selection lists (e.g. for adverts and text messages) offer all available settings. The current setting is highlighted in colour (light blue with a dark blue bar). Use the arrows to scroll through the list. By tapping the dots, you jump directly to the corresponding screen of the selection list.

  • Page 46: On-Screen Keyboard

    Button assigned according to function (not available here) 4.3.7 On-screen keyboard PostBase Vision opens the on-screen key- Text field (here: 5 lines for text as an advertising imprint) board to enter text, numbers and special characters, e.g. for an individual text as...

  • Page 47: Pop-Up Windows

    The basics of operation The buttons for switching the assignment are each adjusted to the current situation: Enters capital letters. Hold down for ‘Caps Lock’. ‘Caps Lock’ is active. Switch off ‘Caps Lock’. Switches to numbers, punctuation and special characters. Scrolls (between the available special characters and digits).

  • Page 48: Procedures / Wizards

    • Press and hold the desired function (raise / lower) until the display is in the desired position. When turning off the unit, PostBase Vision lowers the display to its home position. When the unit is turned on, the display returns to the set position.

  • Page 49: Adjusting The Display Brightness

    The basics of operation Adjusting the display brightness You can adjust the brightness to your preferences to ensure good legibility of the display texts and best rendering of the contrasts. Simply press the sensitive areas to the left and right of the icon on the display frame.

  • Page 50: Inserting Labels

    PostBase Vision Inserting labels Caution! We recommend to use only labels that have been approved by FP. The manufacturer FP has established reliability, safety and applicability. The manufacturer cannot assess the reliability, safety and applicability for products not approved by FP, and therefore not vouch for such products.

  • Page 51: Setting Up The Catch Tray

    The Drop Stacker, which is available from FP as an optional additional component for the PostBase Vision franking system, is placed instead of the catch tray to the right of the franking machine. Retrofitting the PostBase Vision with the Drop Stacker is also very easy.

  • Page 52: Setting The Franking Imprint

    Bilingual (Welsh / English) version: You can order the bilingual version of the ‘Delivered by Royal Mail’ mark from FP for a fee. The current print image data is then downloaded to your PostBase Vision via a synchronisation (‘System Sync’ function).

  • Page 53: Postage / Royal Mail Product

    Setting the franking imprint Postage / Royal Mail product PostBase Vision sets the postage, i.e. the price for the postal product using the chosen mailing data (destination, type, mail piece dimensions, and additional extra services if applicable), in conjunction with the displayed weight.

  • Page 54: Setting Mailing Data

    5.1.2 Setting mailing data In the Home screen: • Tap postage. PostBase Vision opens the Product Calcula- tion menu. Selecting mailing data PostBase Vision requests all necessary information on the mail piece in turn. • Tap each of the desired settings.

  • Page 55: Setting The Weight

    This prevents incorrect weighing that would result in incorrect postage setting. • Place the mail piece on the weighing platform. PostBase Vision emits a tone when the scale has determined the weight of the mail piece.
  • Page 56 PostBase Vision The weight determined by the scale is set. PostBase Vision sets the postage based on the weight displayed and the mailing data selected. Set weight You can weigh your mail pieces both in the Home screen and in the Product Calculation...

  • Page 57: Differential Weighing (Optional)

    You simply place a stack of letters on the scale and remove one letter at a time. PostBase Vision measures the change in weight and determines the appropri- ate postage. You can frank each letter immediately or weigh all letters from the stack and sort them by postage.
  • Page 58 • PostBase Vision determines the weight change and calculates the postage. When you clear the weighing platform, PostBase Vision asks if you want to use the last weight determined. • Confirm with Y to determine the postage for the last letter of the stack.

  • Page 59: 5.1.3.3 Entering The Weight Manually

    Setting the franking imprint 5.1.3.3 Entering the weight manually PostBase Vision allows you to manually enter the weight for certain products. If the weight can be entered manually, the ‘Manual weight input’ function is available in the Product Calculation menu. You need this function, for example, for mail pieces with a weight that exceeds the weight capacity of the built-in scale (3 kg, 5 kg or 7 kg.).

  • Page 60: Special Features With Regard To Product Selection

    PostBase Vision 5.1.4 Special features with regard to product selection 5.1.4.1 Pre-Pay Reply PostBase Vision offers the possibility to frank pre-paid return envelopes (1st Class Letter and 2nd Class Letter mail). In the Home screen: • Tap postage. PostBase Vision opens the Product Calcula- tion menu.

  • Page 61: Business Mail Advanced (Optional)

    Setting the franking imprint 5.1.4.2 Business Mail Advanced (optional) PostBase Vision offers the option to frank Business Mail Advanced (BMA). For acti- vation of the BMA feature, please contact the FP aftersales service or your local sales agent. In the Home screen: •...

  • Page 62: Date

    The date for franking is set automatically to the current date by the system clock. You can advance the date for the franking imprint to frank mail pieces for shipment in the next few days. PostBase Vision does not allow unauthorised entries, e.g. a franking date that is too far ahead or backdating.

  • Page 63: Advertising Imprints

    Setting the franking imprint Advertising imprints When franking, PostBase Vision can print up to two advertising imprints of your choice on the mail pieces. Advertising imprints may include: – Graphical adverts – Text You can print the advertisement in any order.

  • Page 64: Zero Test Print

    Setting a zero test print • Set the desired parameters for the franking imprint (adverts, date etc.). • In the Home screen, tap postage. PostBase Vision opens the Product Calcula- tion menu. • Choose Z ERO TEST PRINT • C and return to the Home screen.

  • Page 65: Franking

    Franking Franking In this chapter, you will learn how to log on to PostBase Vision as a user, set up a cost account to record postage, place letters on the hand feed tray, work with the feeder and the sealer and frank labels to be attached to mail pieces. Also, the counter functions available for franking are described.

  • Page 66: Setting Up / Changing Cost Accounts

    • Tap the cost account button on the Home screen. Set cost account PostBase Vision opens a selection list with all available cost accounts. The current cost account is highlighted in colour (light blue with a dark blue bar). In this example it is ‘Cost Account 1’.
  • Page 67 Franking Searching for cost accounts / filter list • Open cost account search with S EARCH You can use the search function to search for a specific cost account or filter the list. This way you can get to the desired cost account quickly, especially for long lists.

  • Page 68: Feeding Letters And Franking

    PostBase Vision Feeding letters and franking 6.3.1 Hand feed tray On a PostBase Vision with hand feed tray, you feed mail pieces individually. Please refer to the mail piece specifications on page 187. If the Home screen shows a postage, you can feed mail pieces for franking.

  • Page 69: Sealer (Optional)

    If the Home screen shows a postage value, you can feed mail pieces for franking. Please refer to the mail piece specifications on page 187. PostBase Vision is ready for franking Moistening the envelope flap • Hold the letter with the open flap facing downward.
  • Page 70 PostBase Vision • Guide the letter through the sealer as shown in the image while turning slightly. This guides the glue on the flap edge below the moistening felt and moistens it. • Align the upper edge of the letter on the contact area in the direction of the arrow and release.
  • Page 71 Franking Large-sized mail pieces Preferably use both hands to feed large- sized mail pieces while moistening them. Once the franking machine has detected the letter, you should only lightly support the let- ter.

  • Page 72: Feeder (Optional)

    Feeder (optional) 6.3.3 Equipped with the feeder, PostBase Vision can feed letters and postcards from a stack and process them. Please refer to the mail piece specifications and the enve- lope specifications for automatic sealing on pages 187 to 188.

  • Page 73: 6.3.3.2 Switch The Sealing Function On / Off

    Franking Fold the letter guide down If the letter guide is in the way when feeding large-sized mail pieces, you can fold the letter guide down. • Carefully pull out the letter guide up to the stop. • Fold the letter guide down as shown in the illustration and place it onto the tabletop.

  • Page 74: 6.3.3.3 Setting The Letter Thickness

    The selected setting is highlighted in colour (light blue with a dark blue bar). • Apply the displayed setting by tapping OK. If ‘thick letters’ is set, the PostBase Vision speed is reduced to process letters. Remember to reset the setting back to for optimal processing speed.

  • Page 75: 6.3.3.4 Feeding Letters In Stack And Franking

    Once the feeder has been set up (see chapter 6.3.3.1 to 6.3.3.3) and the desired franking imprint is set (see chapter 5), you can start processing. PostBase Vision also offers the option to define a unit quantity before franking. Read more about it in chap- ter ‘Working with the batch counter’...
  • Page 76 After an interruption or if letters are already in the feeder: • In the Home screen, tap F EEDER PostBase Vision opens the pop-up ‘Automatic Feeding’. • Start/continue processing with S TART Process single letters with the feeder in the same way.

  • Page 77: 6.3.3.5 Working With The Batch Counter

    Franking 6.3.3.5 Working with the batch counter With the batch counter, PostBase Vision offers the option to define a unit quantity of the mail pieces you want to frank. This function helps you to prepare the finished mail pieces for mailing counted in a stack.
  • Page 78 PostBase Vision The pop-up shows the set amount. • Place the prepared stack of letters. For more details on setting up the feeder and to place stacks of letters, refer to pages 72 to 76. Processing starts automatically. The letters...

  • Page 79: Franking Labels

    Franking Franking labels Thanks to the integrated label feeder, PostBase Vision can automatically feed and print self-adhesive franking labels to be attached to mail pieces. A detailed descrip- tion on how to insert labels is provided in chapter 4.7. Caution! We recommend that you only use the labels that can be ordered through FP or authorised FP dealer.
  • Page 80 PostBase Vision PostBase Vision prints the set number of labels. The counter shows the number of labels left to print. The pop-up shows the number of labels left to print. Interrupt label printing at any time with the button. Number of labels left to print...

  • Page 81: Displaying And Resetting The Item Counter

    Apart from the counter for franking imprints in the register and the local account counters, the PostBase Vision features an item counter for franking imprints you can use as you like. The item counter counts all franking imprints. Test prints are not reg- istered.

  • Page 82: Displaying And Printing Registers

    PostBase Vision Displaying and printing registers The PostBase Vision records information regarding postal registers and the last post- age download. You can view and print the postal registers. • Open the M • Choose P OSTAL EGISTERS The P displays...

  • Page 83: Download Postage

    If users are enabled, postage download may be restricted. In that case, please contact the system administrator. Loading postage • Make sure PostBase Vision is ready to connect to the data centre (network con- nection via LAN cable or Wi-Fi) •...

  • Page 84: Printed Postage Impression - Ppi (Optional)

    Printed Postage Impressions are NOT logged in the registers and account information. In order to print PPIs the optional PPI feature has to be enabled in your PostBase Vision. For activation of the PPI feature, please contact the FP aftersales service or your local sales agent.
  • Page 85 • Use the feeder. For detailed information on feeding letters, label printing and using the feeder, please read chapter 6. PostBase Vision records the number of PPI imprints in separate PPI counters. Displaying PPI information • Open the M • Choose PPI R OYAL PostBase Vision opens the ‘PPI Product’...

  • Page 86: Using The Dx Feature (Optional)

    PostBase Vision can frank mail pieces for dispatch by the private carrier DX. In order to use the optional DX feature it has to be activated in your PostBase Vision. Please contact the FP aftersales service or your local sales agent. If the DX feature is enabled, DX products are selectable in the ‘Product Calculation’...

  • Page 87: Franking Dx Mail

    • In the Home screen, tap the postage. • In the Product Calculation menu, choose • Select the desired DX product. • Weigh the mail piece if needed. PostBase Vision sets the postage based on the selected DX product and the displayed weight. • C and return to the Home screen.

  • Page 88: Displaying Dx Information

    6. 10.3 Displaying DX information PostBase Vision records the number and the value of all DX franking procedures. • Open the M • Choose DX R EPORT You see the DX license code, the number and the total sum of all DX imprints as well as the current date and time.

  • Page 89: Special Functions

    Special functions 11.1 Print Only Advert / Text With the special function ‘Print Only Advert/Text’ you can print advertising imprints (graphical adverts and text messages) that are stored in your PostBase Vision Franking System. • Open the M • Choose S...

  • Page 90: Advert Counter

    PostBase Visions displays the number of adverts printed since last resetting the advert counter. Resetting the advert counter • Choose R ESET PostBase Vision shows a confirmation prompt. • Tap Y to reset the advert counter. • Tap N to return to the previous screen...

  • Page 91: Print Numbers

    Set imprint offset • Tap the S button. TART ALUE PostBase Vision opens the menu for setting Start value the start value and direction of counting. • Enter the desired start value. You can choose any number between 1 and 999999.
  • Page 92 PostBase Vision Printing numbers When the ‘Print Numbers’ screen shows the desired settings you can start printing. Pro- ceed exactly as when franking: • Position an envelope / a postcard. • Start label printing. • Use the feeder. For detailed information on feeding letters, label printing and using the feeder, please read chapter 6.

  • Page 93: Feed Only / Count Mail Pieces

    In this way, you can count mail pieces and prepare your bulk mail for dispatch in counted stacks. You can also test letter transport with this feature. This special function is only available on PostBase Vision systems with feeder.

  • Page 94: Seal Only (Postbase Vision With Feeder)

    With the special function ‘Seal Only’, you can seal and count letters without printing (up to7 mm). This special function is only available on PostBase Vision systems with feeder. Please refer to the mail piece specifications on pages 187 to 188.

  • Page 95: Stamping Incoming Mail

    • Open the M • Choose S PECIAL UNCTIONS • Choose I NCOMING TAMP PostBase Vision opens the ‘Print Date of Mail Set received mail stamp Entry’ menu. Set advertising Counter imprint The current settings for printing incoming mail are displayed: –...
  • Page 96 / the feeder. • Start label printing. Example: PostBase Vision prints the received mail stamp. For detailed information on feeding letters, label printing and using the feeder, please read chapter 6.

  • Page 97: Manage Shortcuts

    Manage shortcuts Manage shortcuts By default, PostBase Vision offers you the most commonly used Royal Mail products as shortcuts. You can create and store up to 20 shortcuts that will display directly on the Home screen. You can delete shortcuts, overwrite them or create new ones.

  • Page 98: Renaming A Shortcut

    12.2 Renaming a shortcut When a shortcut is saved, PostBase Vision automatically creates a name. This name is generated from the selected mailing data and may in some cases not fit on the but- ton. You can easily change the names of the shortcuts.

  • Page 99: Deleting A Shortcut

    HORTCUTS • Choose D ELETE • Tap on the shortcut that you want to delete. After the confirmation prompt, PostBase Vision deletes this shortcut. Shortcuts with an assignment defined by the rate table (default shortcuts) cannot be per- manently deleted. These shortcuts will be available again after the franking system has restarted.

  • Page 100: Managing Printed Text

    PostBase Vision Managing printed text PostBase Vision can print custom text messages. There are 12 storage spaces avail- able. In this chapter, you will learn how to generate, change and delete text messages. 13.1 Entering a new text • Open the M •...

  • Page 101: Changing A Text

    • Open the M • Choose P RINTED • Choose C HANGE PostBase Vision displays all of the saved texts. • Tap on the text that you want to change. PostBase Vision opens the on-screen key- board. • Change or overwrite the text as you like.

  • Page 102: Royal Mail 'Return Address' Specification

    PostBase Vision 13.4 Royal Mail ‘Return Address’ specification You may use the printed text function to create and display your return address information. Your return address must be formatted in accordance with Royal Mail return address block requirements. Example: – The Return Address block must contain the phrase ‘Return Address’...

  • Page 103: Local Cost Account Administration

    Local cost account administration Local cost account administration The PostBase Vision franking system has the ability to record and assign postal ex- penditures by cost account (option). To do so, cost accounts must be set up in the discoverFP customer portal. After synchronising with the customer portal (refer to chapter 15 for more information), the cost account function will have been added to your franking system.

  • Page 104: Display / Print Usage Data For A Defined Cost Account

    • Tap the S button to print the cost TART Optional account report on a label. • Insert an empty envelope / postcard onto the hand feed tray or the feeder. PostBase Vision prints the report for this cost account.

  • Page 105: Deleting Usage Data

    OCAL CCOUNTS • Choose R ESET TO PostBase Vision opens the selection list with all cost accounts. The current cost account is highlighted in colour. • Tap on the cost account for which you want usage data to be deleted.

  • Page 106: Matching Cost Accounts To Advertising Imprints

    OCAL CCOUNTS • Choose L DVERT TO CCOUNT PostBase Vision opens the selection list with all cost accounts. The current cost account is highlighted in colour. • Tap on the cost account that you want to match advertising imprints to.
  • Page 107 Local cost account administration The possible settings and their meaning: When setting up the cost accounts, the O DEFAULT SELECTED advertising imprints in the home screen remain unchanged. When setting the cost account, the advertis- DVERT OR ing imprints are switched off. No advert / Text is printed here.

  • Page 108: Synchronising

    Synchronising Due to postal requirements, the data must be synchronised with Francotyp-Postalia at regular intervals to operate the PostBase Vision franking system. PostBase Vision automatically synchronises all important data as long as the system is not fully turned off and the connection (LAN or Wi-Fi) is available. In addition, you can also perform the synchronisation manually if required.
  • Page 109 PostBase Vision switched on and connected to the internet, this will happen automatically each day at midnight. PostBase Vision will also remind you when it is time to upload the product usage data. If you fail to do so, the franking machine will lock down after a certain amount of time until you performed a Postal Sync.

  • Page 110: Advanced Settings & System Information

    NFORMATION PostBase Vision displays the system infor- mation. 16.2 Contact Information All important information (phone / website) you need to contact FP can be found directly on your franking machine. • Open the M • Choose FP C ONTACT NFORMATION...

  • Page 111: Access Control / Administrator Pin

    16.3 Access control / Administrator PIN You can protect the PostBase Vision franking system from unauthorised use with a PIN, the administrator PIN. If access control is enabled, PostBase Vision requests a PIN to be entered when the system is turned on or wakes up from stand-by mode.

  • Page 112: Low Postage Warning

    16.4 Low postage warning PostBase Vision can provide support in monitoring your available postage. You only need to define the threshold at which PostBase Vision should notify you when your postage is running low. Defining / adjusting the threshold • Open the M •...

  • Page 113: Sound Signals / Sound Profiles

    Sound signals / Sound profiles There are several different tones and sounds that accompany the actions on your PostBase Vision franking system. You can limit the scope of the sound signals to certain events (messages, errors) or turn them off entirely.

  • Page 114: Colour Of The Menu Bar

    PostBase Vision 16.6 Colour of the menu bar You can change the background colour of the menu bar. PostBase Vision offers you 12 colours to choose from. • Open the M • Choose C OLOR PostBase Vision opens a setting menu with all available colours.

  • Page 115: Standby Time

    16.8 Standby time The PostBase Vision franking system will go to standby automatically if it is not used for some time. The standby time is the time between your last operation and the time PostBase Vision automatically goes to standby.

  • Page 116: Auto Off

    If mail is franked after the last pick up or past the deposit time, you can set the ‘Auto Date Advance’ to automatically advance the date at a predefined time. PostBase Vision will then remind you every day at the defined time to set the date. • Open the M •...
  • Page 117 – possible settings and their meaning: DVANCE Current Setting PostBase Vision opens a window to set the franking date every day at the set auto advance time. The following options are available to you: – Apply the suggested date –...
  • Page 118 Skip weekends (Saturdays and Sundays). On Fridays, PostBase Vision automatically offers the next Monday as a franking date. Only skip Sundays. UNDAYS Do not check whether the suggested date falls on a weekend. PostBase Vision always suggests the next calendar day as franking date.

  • Page 119: Switching Weighing Mode (Optional)

    ‘Differential Weighing’ option. • Open the M • Choose D IFFERENTIAL EIGHING PostBase Vision opens the settings menu for weighing mode. The current setting is high- lighted in colour (light blue with a dark blue bar). • Tap the desired weighing mode:...

  • Page 120: Ethernet / Wi-Fi Connection (Connectivity Settings)

    To exchange data with FP servers (postage download, customer portal, updating software and Royal Mail prices, etc.) PostBase Vision must be able to connect to the Internet. During setup and installation, setting up the network connection is part of the installation procedure.
  • Page 121 / LAN LAN (Local Area Network) connection. THERNET (default setting) Use this setting if you want PostBase Vision to use the wired connection to your local network / router. Use this setting if you want PostBase Vision to connect to the local network / router wirelessly.
  • Page 122 ISABLED port DHCP. During manual configuration, you will need to enter the following parameters: – Static IP address for your PostBase Vision – Subnet mask – Default gateway – IP address of the DNS server. Please contact your network administrator for details.
  • Page 123 Reference Information for Network Administrators PostBase Vision requires a network connec- tion, with a minimum of 10 Mbit/sec, in order to able to download postal funds from a FP server. Ethernet cables of class CAT5E are recom- mended. For this it normally uses TCP/IP (v4 only) through an https connection using TLS v1.2...

  • Page 124: 16.13.3 Deleting The Wi-Fi Connection

    HANGE ting up the network connection. • Tap W • Tap C ONTINUE PostBase Vision displays the name of the configured Wi-Fi connection. • Tap D ELETE After the confirmation prompt, the configured Wi-Fi connection is deleted in the...

  • Page 125: Ordering Consumables (If Available)

    • Open the M • Choose O RDERING • Choose N RDER PostBase Vision establishes a connection to Order quantity Item name the online ordering system and then shows Price (net) the available items and any discounts.

  • Page 126: Displaying Order Status

    Note: If not confirmed, the ordering process will be cancelled automatically. A message will inform you of this. After the order is complete, PostBase Vision will displays the order number. You can print a summary of the information relating to your order.

  • Page 127: Maintenance And Care

    Warning! Electrical hazards due to short circuits. Be extremely careful when handling fluids. Take special care that no foreign objects penetrate the sys- tem’s interior. If this should happen, have the franking system checked by FP Customer Service before using it again.

  • Page 128: Cleaning The Sensors

    Over time, paper dust may deposit on the sensors of the franking system and cause problems with the letter detection. In order to ensure faultless operation at all times, we recommend cleaning the sensors once a month. A special compressed air spray for cleaning the sensors is available from FP. Franking machine Feeder (optional)
  • Page 129 • Slide the drawer in to the stop. Make sure that the drawer latches correctly on both sides. When the drawer is correctly inserted, the LEDs in the letter entrance area will go out. PostBase Vision is ready to operate again.
  • Page 130 PostBase Vision On the feeder Sensor for The sensor for the letter detection is freely letter detection accessible. • Remove the dust from the sensor with a few puffs of the compressed air spray. • Press the release button. The roller transport moves upwards.

  • Page 131: Cleaning The Print System

    Maintenance and care 18.3 Cleaning the print system 18.3.1 Starting automatic print system cleaning You should start automatic print system cleaning only if the quality of the imprint is not good enough (e.g. blank spots in the imprint after longer periods out of use). Cleaning •...

  • Page 132: Cleaning The Ink Cartridge Manually

    PostBase Vision 18.3.2 Cleaning the ink cartridge manually Caution! Improper cleaning can damage the ink cartridge and render it useless. Note the following hints to avoid damage to the print system: • In case of print quality issues, always run the automatic cleaning functions first.
  • Page 133 Maintenance and care • Hold the cartridge as shown in the picture. The nozzles must point downwards! • Slowly and carefully wipe the print head with the cloth in the direction of the arrow. Repeat this action several times. The water will blend with ink residues and clean the nozzles.

  • Page 134: Test Imprint - Check Print Quality

    PostBase Vision feeds the envelope and prints the Test Imprint consisting of a series of different plane and line patterns. Print Test Imprint on a label • Tap the L button. ABEL PostBase Vision prints the Test Imprint on a label.

  • Page 135: Print System: Show Ink Level

    Maintenance and care Check print quality Make sure PostBase Vision always produces clean and legible franking imprints. • Check the print quality. There must not be any blurred or blank spots. This illustration shows a perfect imprint. When there are blurred or blank spots in the imprint: •...

  • Page 136: Changing The Ink Cartridge

    PostBase Vision 18.6 Changing the ink cartridge PostBase Vision monitors the ink level of the cartridge and issues a message when it must be replaced. We recommend that you always have a new ink cartridge in stock. Warning! The ink causes severe eye irritation and may cause an allergic skin reaction.
  • Page 137 Maintenance and care The replacement procedure starts. PostBase Vision moves the ink cartridge to the exchange position and opens the flap. • Follow the instructions on the display. The screen sequence demonstrates the procedure of changing the cartridge. The required steps are described in detail below.
  • Page 138 Caution! Insert the ink cartridge only after it has adapted to the ambient temperature of the PostBase Vision (e.g. after storage in the basement or after transport in a cold vehicle). • Open the cartridge packaging. • Remove the ink cartridge from its packaging.
  • Page 139 • Hold the ink cartridge with its connectors facing backwards, i.e. towards the back of PostBase Vision. The green arrow on the cartridge points towards the green catch on the cartridge bracket. • Insert the ink cartridge into its bracket.
  • Page 140 PostBase Vision • Close the flap of the print system: Push down the flap in the area of the PostBase Vision logo until the latch catches. Preparing for operation After changing the ink cartridge, PostBase Vision internally prepares the car- tridge for operation.

  • Page 141: Replacing The Transport Brush

    Maintenance and care 18.7 Replacing the transport brush When imprints on thin letters or labels appear compressed, the transport brush needs to be replaced. Caution! As long as the print system is in printing position, the drawer is locked. Do not pull out the drawer by force. Wait until the print system moves into idle position, then remove the drawer.
  • Page 142 • Slide the drawer in to the stop. Make sure that the drawer latches correctly on both sides. When the drawer is correctly inserted, the LEDs in the letter entrance area will go out. PostBase Vision is ready to operate again.

  • Page 143: Calibrating The Touch Screen

    • Touch the red circle with the stylus. • Follow the further instructions on the display: Touch each of the displayed calibration circles with the stylus. PostBase Vision will continue its start routine. The touch screen is now calibrated.

  • Page 144: Postbase Vision Feeder (Optional)

    Be extremely careful when handling fluids. If you fill the sealant tank, make sure not to dampen any parts connected to electronics. If this should happen, immediately pull the power plugs. Have the PostBase Vision franking system checked by the Customer Support before using it again.
  • Page 145 Maintenance and care • Remove sealant tank out of housing. • Unscrew sealant tank cover. • Fully empty sealant tank and, if necessary, clean it. • Fill the sealant tank with SEALIT sealing fluid.
  • Page 146 PostBase Vision • Place 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. • Insert sealant tank into the housing with the cover downward.

  • Page 147: Adjust Moistening Level

    Be extremely careful when handling the sealant tank and tray to prevent spilling any fluids. Make sure not to dampen any parts connected to electronics. If this should happen, immediately pull the power plugs. Have the PostBase Vision franking system checked by the Customer Support before using it again.

  • Page 148: Cleaning / Changing The Moistening Sponge

    Be extremely careful when handling the sealant tank and tray to prevent spilling any fluids. Make sure not to dampen any parts connected to electronics. If this should happen, immediately pull the power plugs. Have the PostBase Vision franking system checked by the Customer Support before using it again.
  • Page 149 Maintenance and care • Open the flap by pressing the key. • Remove sealant tank out of the housing and put it at a safe place. At the rear of feeder: • Carefully pull the sealant tray out to the back.
  • Page 150 PostBase Vision • Lift the basket with the sponge out of the tray. • Clean sponge or replace with a new one. • Put a new sponge (with basket / sponge holder) into sealing fluid before inserting it, and let it soak completely. The flaps are...
  • Page 151 Maintenance and care • If necessary: Fill sealing fluid into sealant tank. Check for leakages. (For further information see chapter 18.9.1, page 144.) • Insert sealant tank into the housing with the cover downward. • Close the flap.

  • Page 152: Cleaning / Changing The Moistening Brush

    PostBase Vision 18.9.4 Cleaning / changing the moistening brush • Switch the franking system off. 3 seconds • Open the roller transport by pressing on the release button. The roller transport moves upward. Now you have access to the moistening brush beneath the roller support.
  • Page 153 Maintenance and care • Clean the brush or replace it with a new one. • Moisten a new brush before inserting it. • Hold the brush as shown in the figure: – The bristles must face down. – One leg of the leg spring is located in the brush groove and the other leg in the sword slot.

  • Page 154: Sealer (Optional)

    PostBase Vision 18.10 Sealer (optional) 18.10.1 Cleaning The sealer should be cleaned once a month to remove glue residues. • Separate the sealer from the franking machine: Slightly lift the franking machine on the left side and pull the sealer away to the left.

  • Page 155: 18.10.2 Checking The Fluid Level And Filling With Sealit

    We recommend using the SEALIT sealing Filler hole fluid. This special sealing fluid is available available from FP or an authorised FP dealer. • Swing the filler hole lid aside. • Fill the sealer with SEALIT sealing fluid. • Check the fluid level. The fluid level in the sealer should roughly reach to the ‘max’...

  • Page 156: 18.10.3 Replacing Felts

    PostBase Vision 18.10.3 Replacing felts • Separate the sealer from the franking machine: Slightly lift the franking machine on the left side and pull the sealer away to the left. • Empty the fluid reservoir. Removing the rocker with moistening felt Rocker with moistening felt •...
  • Page 157 Maintenance and care Installing the absorption felt • Install a new absorption felt as shown in Positioning contour the illustration. The felt should be halfway in the sealer. • Bend the upper part of the felt to the right Absorption felt and push it beneath the letter receiving tray Letter receiving until it reaches the stop in the contour.
  • Page 158 PostBase Vision Installing the rocker with moistening felt Leg spring The rocker features two clips that engage on the two bolts at the sealer. • Fit the new rocker such that one leg of the leg spring is located in the rocker groove and the other leg in the sealer slot.

  • Page 159: Tips For Troubleshooting

    On the customer portal discoverFP, you can find additional help with the displayed diag- nostics code. You can correct many minor errors and issues occurring during PostBase Vision operation yourself. Please contact the Customer Service if you cannot remedy an error by means of the display information and the hints given in this Reference Guide.
  • Page 160 On how to clear a letter jam, please see chapter 19.3. Letter jam. Letter transport fails to start. PostBase Vision does not show the Home screen. Return to the Home screen and try again. Sensor does not recognise letter. Position the letter again.
  • Page 161 Printed Postage Impressions In order to print PPIs the optional PPI feature has (PPI) are missing. to be enabled in your PostBase Vision. For this purpose, a PPI license number is necessary. For activation of the PPI feature, please contact the FP aftersales service or your local sales agent.
  • Page 162 The weight is too low or the scale is overloaded. Use scale for mail pieces of the permitted weight range only (see pages 186 and 189). PostBase Vision does not recognise the scale or the scale is defective. Contact Customer Service. (Strange) noises from within...
  • Page 163 Check / adjust the connectivity settings (see chapter 16.13). Turn off PostBase Vision (see page 38). Wait one minute. Turn PostBase Vision on again. During system start, PostBase Vision activates the network connection (LAN or Wi-Fi). The menu bar shows the icon of the active connection ( , for example).
  • Page 164 Ink cartridge not detected. Ink cartridge not installed properly. Remove and insert the ink cartridge once again. PostBase Vision has detected the ink cartridge, when the LED on the left of the cartridge bracket glows green continuously. Wrong ink cartridge inserted.
  • Page 165 Tips for troubleshooting Issue Possible cause and remedy … with automatic feeding / sealing (PostBase Vision Feeder) Envelopes are not sealed. Sealing is disabled. Set the switch to the ‘seal’ position (see chapter 6.3.3.2). Sealant tank is empty or too low.
  • Page 166 Use the pendulum to press down the letter stack (see page 75). Adjust the ramp inclination (see page 73). Letter transport PostBase Vision does not display the Home does not start. screen or the ‘Automatic Feeding’ pop-up (see chapter 6.3.3.4).
  • Page 167 (Sealer) Envelopes are not properly Stroke your hand firmly over the envelope’s flap sealed. area. Use SEALIT, sealing fluid available from FP or authorised FP dealer. Envelope flaps are not Felts are soiled / dried out. moistened properly.
  • Page 168 Issue Possible cause and remedy … during installation / commissioning Delivery is incomplete / Do not start operating the PostBase Vision frank- damaged. ing system. Contact Customer Service. Blank display. Check whether the power cable is plugged in cor- rectly and that PostBase Vision is turned on.
  • Page 169 A system error has occurred. Turn off PostBase Vision (see page 38). background and text ‘System Failure …’ If PostBase Vision does not react to pressing the (blue screen / red screen). ON / OFF button: • Pull the power plug.
  • Page 170 Select a received mail stamp that prints both time and date. The set date is not the current date. PostBase Vision can only print the time in combination with the current date. Lost PIN Select L PIN.

  • Page 171: Remedying A Letter Jam

    Tips for troubleshooting 19.3 Remedying a letter jam Caution! The drawer on the franking machine is locked while the print system is in the printing position. Do not attempt to open the drawer forcefully. Wait until the print system is back in the standby position. You can now pull out the drawer. Caution! Make sure you do not get ink on yourself, or stain your clothing and other objects.
  • Page 172 PostBase Vision After remedying the letter jam On the feeder • Press down firmly on the roller transport until it clicks into place. On the franking machine • Slide the drawer in to the stop. Make sure that the drawer latches correctly on both sides.

  • Page 173: Inserting The Letter Guide At The Ramp (Postbase Vision Feeder)

    Tips for troubleshooting Inserting the letter guide at the ramp (PostBase Vision Feeder) 19.4 In case the letter guide slips completely out of the ramp when pulling it out, you can re-insert it as described below. • Hold the letter guide as shown in the figure.

  • Page 174: Correcting The Moistening Felt Position On The Rocker (Sealer)

    PostBase Vision 19.5 Correcting the moistening felt position on the rocker (Sealer) Rocker with moistening felt • Slightly tilt the rocker and pull it off in an obliquely upward direction. Caution! Always hold the leg spring on the pin with one hand while positioning the mois- tening felt.

  • Page 175: Removing / Inserting The Psd (Security Device)

    Caution! When the franking machine or the PSD was in a cold environment (i.e. below 10 °C / 50 °F) before: Wait for at least two hours before connecting and commissioning the PostBase Vision franking machine. The franking machine needs this time to adapt to the environmental conditions allowing any condensed moisture to escape.
  • Page 176 PostBase Vision • Push the white slider next to the power out- let on the PostBase Vision in the direction of the arrow and hold it. The catch retracts and allows access to the PSD. • Remove the PSD out of its mounting.

  • Page 177: Manually Moving The Ink Cartridge To The Exchange Position

    • Take the stylus from its carrier behind the display. You will need the stylus to operate the cartridge mechanism. Disconnect the PostBase Vision from the power • Turn PostBase Vision off. The PostBase Vision will complete any cur- rent actions, lowers the display and then switches off.
  • Page 178 PostBase Vision The connections / interfaces of the PostBase Vision franking machine are described in the figure on page 14. Remove letter catch tray • Lift the front of the franking machine about 5 cm. • Move the letter catch tray away to the right.
  • Page 179 • Place franking machine upright again. Move ink cartridge to exchange position • Push the white slider next to the power outlet on the PostBase Vision in the direction of the arrow and hold it. Opening for ink cartridge release •...

  • Page 180: Decommissioning And Disposing Of The Franking System

    To ultimately decommission the PostBase Vision, you must correctly deactivate all postal services. PostBase Vision will guide you through all required decommissioning steps in a dialogue. We are pleased to assist if required. Please contact the FP after- sales service.

  • Page 181: Appendix

    PostBase Vision franking system Graphical symbols, safety signs and product safety labels are affixed to the PostBase Vision franking system. You will find the product safety labels on the type plates of the individual components. The following overview lists and explains them.
  • Page 182 PostBase Vision Interface for connection to a personal computer (PC). 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.

  • Page 183: Glossary

    Private carrier. In case the DX feature is enabled, your PostBase Vision can also frank mail pieces for delivery by DX. All DX frankings will be counted separately and bal- anced directly with the private carrier.
  • Page 184 Refers to the product or class of service of the Royal Mail, e.g. First Class Letter. Postal Security Device. Royal Mail-approved highly secure component in your PostBase Vision that manages the accounting of postal funds. Swiping Convenient method of operation using the touch screen, e.g.

  • Page 185: Technical Data

    Appendix – Technical Data Technical Data Dimensions * 310 mm – housing – Length 146 mm – hand feed tray / sealer 385 mm – feeder 280 mm – ramp 320 mm / 445 mm – catch tray min / max 345 mm / 430 mm –...
  • Page 186 PostBase Vision Print system – Print technology Ink-jet, 1 ink cartridge – Printing area max. 185 mm × 25 mm ≥ 300 dpi – Print resolution Depending on machine configuration: Weighing range 3 g to 7000 g Noise emission < 60 dB(A) franking machine (stand-alone) <...
  • Page 187 Material Safety Data Sheet for users available at sdb.francotyp.com/en. Mail piece specifications Format PostBase Vision (franking machine with hand feed tray): (height × width) 89 mm × 127 mm up to 253 mm × 353 mm PostBase Vision with feeder: 100 mm ×...
  • Page 188 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 189: Postbase Vision - Product Variants And Equipment

    Appendix – PostBase Vision – Product variants and equipment PostBase Vision – Product variants and equipment Subject to short-term modification.

  • Page 190: Supplies

    Suitable supplies, like ink cartridges, labels and SEALIT fluid are available via our web store at shop.fpmailing.co.uk. Note: The full functioning of the PostBase Vision franking machine at the time of de- livery can only be guaranteed when using genuine Francotyp-Postalia ink cartridges.

  • Page 191: Declaration Of Conformity

    Appendix – Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity...

  • Page 192: 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 193 Appendix – 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 194: Security Declaration For Data Usage

    The PostBase Vision franking system is connected to the user’s local network through an Ethernet interface / Wi-Fi to share data with the FP Data Centre using both the local network and a suitable available internet connection provided by the user.

  • Page 195: Fcc Compliance Statement

    Appendix – 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 196: Index

    PostBase Vision Index Batch counter 77 BMA 61 Absorption felt 154, 156, 157, 158 Brightness, adjust 49 correct seat 158 Brush 15 install 157 change 152 remove 156 clean 152 Access control 111 Business Mail Advanced 61 disabling 111 setting up 111...
  • Page 197 Appendix – Index Display angle, adjust 48 Cost accounts advert matching 106 Disposal 180 delete usage data (clear counter) 105 Download postage 83 Drawer 13, 129, 141 display / print usage data for one cost ac- count 104 cannot be opened 164 display report 103 insert 129, 142, 172 setting up 103...
  • Page 198 35, 144, 149 with automatic feeding 165 Fluid level with sealing (feeder) 165 sealer 155 with sealing (sealer) 167 FP contact information 110, 205 Ethernet 14, 121 Frank setting up connection 120 pre-paid return envelopes 60 Ethernet cable 18...
  • Page 199 (sealer) 69 remove transportation protection (clip) 29, seal (without printing) 94 sealing (PostBase Vision feeder) 73 Ink level 44, 135 sealing (PostBase Vision with sealer) 69 Installation 17 License 192 Installation site 20 Liquid level. See Fluid level Item counter...
  • Page 200 10 Online ordering system 125 turning off 38 On-screen keyboard 46 turning on 38 Operating conditions 186 PostBase Vision Feeder 12, 15 Operation philosophy 40 operating elements 15 Order history 126 overview 15 PostBase Vision Feeder plus 12...
  • Page 201 Appendix – Index Power cable 18 Product safety labels 181 Power connection 14, 16 Product usage data PPI 84, 183 upload 109 example 84 Proxy authentication 123 license number 84, 85 Proxy server 122 print 85 PSD 14, 176, 184, 190 reporting 85 cover flap 14 reset counters 85...
  • Page 202 PostBase Vision Royal Mail product 52 Shortcut 11, 53, 97 saving as shortcut 97 available shortcuts 53 set 53 creating / saving (assigning) 97 set, using a shortcut 53 default shortcuts 99 R-PIN 18, 28 deleting 99 example 97 first shortcut 97, 99...
  • Page 203 49 Technical data 185 envelope specifications for sealing 188 ink cartridge 187 mail piece specification 187 Weekend mode 118 PostBase Vision franking system 185 Weighing 55 scale 186 differential weighing 57 transmitter module 195 normal weighing 55 Termination plug 16...
  • Page 204 PostBase Vision...

  • Page 205: Service

    Service Service Every PostBase Vision franking system is thoroughly checked before leaving the factory. Should any faults occur with your PostBase Vision franking system in spite of our extensive quality control, please contact FP Customer Service. Francotyp-Postalia Ltd. 74 Questor...

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