Weigh-On-The-Way® (W-O-W®)/Shape Based Rating; Usps Requirements - Pitney Bowes Connect+ 1000 Operator's Manual

Chapter 1
This technology eliminates the need to perform physical inspections thereby making the sys-
tem easier and more convenient to use.
WEIGH-ON-THE-WAY® (W-O-W®)/Shape Based Rating
The WEIGH-ON-THE-WAY® (W-O-W®)/Shape Based Rating module processes mixed mail
(mail of varying sizes and weights) and determines the postage amount based on the weight
and dimensions of each mail piece.

USPS Requirements

Since your postage meter (Postal Security Device) is licensed by the United States Postal
Service (USPS), you must follow a few basic requirements.
Mail must have the correct date and postage amount in the postage indicium.
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Metered mail must bear the ZIP Code location of the post office where the postage meter
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(Postal Security Device) is registered.
If you move to another ZIP Code location, you must update the ZIP Code. You can do this
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by calling Postage by Phone® at 1.800.243.7800.
Each time you refill your postage meter (Postal Security Device) through the LAN, the
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Postage By Phone® Meter Payment System computer automatically performs a postal
inspection. If the postage meter in your mailing machine has not detected a refill trans-
action at certain intervals, the message "Inspection Required" appears on the Run Mail
screen and then prompts you to connect to Pitney Bowes and perform an inspection.
The postage tape you use must meet USPS specifications.
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How to Properly Shut Your System Down
1. From the Home screen, select the Shut down button at the lower right corner of the
screen.
2. Select the Shutdown option and confirm the selection.
3. Wait until all messages clear from the screen.
WARNING: Improper shutdown and the immediate removal of the print head will result
in print head damage. Replacement of the print head will be necessary
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