iX-5 Series Quick Start Guide
Getting to know your Postage Meter
Screen Information
1st Inl. Letter
A1
A2
A3
A4
A1
Rate and services (to change: B1)
A2
Date printed (to change: B6)
A3
Weighing type (to change: B6)
A4
Imprint position offset
A5
Type of imprint (to change: B6)
A6
Postage and weight
A7
Memorized job (can contain rate, imprint settings and account)
A8
Current account
A9
Ink level
Shortcut keys
B1
B2
B4
B3
B5
B6
B1
Rates and Services selection
B2
Memorized jobs (rate, imprint settings and account)
B3
Credit management
B4
Label printing
B5
Weighing modes
B6
Type of imprint and Imprint settings
B7
Sleep/wake (amber/green)
B8
Stops printing
B9
Starts printing
Quick steps to franking your mail
1
To reset the machine...
Press:
A5
to clear the information
A6
on screen.
to wake the machine
A7
up with default settings.
A8
to return to the home screen.
A9
2a
To weigh an item:
Select a weighing mode by clicking
, then:
- select Standard Weighing
OR
- select Manual weighing.
Enter the weight manually then click
to validate.
2
b
If you are using product codes
Enter the codes directly:
B7
1. Press buttons 1 to 9.
Enter the postal product
code and validate by
pressing OK.
B8
2. The home page
1st Inl Letter
indicates the sending
No services
method and the
B9
postage value.
If Jamming occurs
1. Press
on the keypad to
stop the motor.
2. Under the base, lift up the
release handle and, using your
other hand, remove jammed
envelope.
To order consumables for your machine please call your dealer or visit
For more information about your Postage Meter and to access a range of support and
features, log into your personalised account at www.myquadient.co.uk or register today.
3
Select a rate (and services) :
Currently selected rate and
services are indicated at the
top of the screen.
1st Inl. Letter
Change/add services:
1. Press
The Rate selection screen
is displayed.
1st Inl. Letter
1st Class
2nd Class
Inland
International
7
Recorded Del
2. Use the keypad to choose a rate
or service option, or use the
wizard for access to more rates.
3. When done, press
to
confirm your selection and return to
the home screen.
Changing the ink cartridge
1. On the new ink cartridge,
remove the protective
strips from the printing
heads.
2. Lift machine cover and
follow instructions printed
on sticker inside.
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4
When all steps are completed
print the stamp:
If you want to print on a label or
automatically seal the envelope, check
additional options below.
1. Press
to start the motors of your
Postage Meter.
2. When the rollers start, insert the
mail into the machine from the
left hand side.
To print on labels:
1. Insert the labels into the dispenser
with the side to be printed facing
right.
2. Press
, to select the number of
labels to be printed, then press
To seal the envelopes
1. To seal the envelopes (if applicable),
use the button on the front of the
feeder. Check the water level in the
bottle.
Adding credit
Press
choose 'Credit' and follow the
instructions on screen.
Note: in order to add credit to the machine there
must be funds available in your postage account.
For more specific information on your Postage
Meter, please visit www.myquadient.co.uk and
log in to your account.
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