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(optional). Quick Reference Guide The ‘Quick Reference Guide’ gives you an overview of the operating menu and franking with the mymail. Installation Guide Please read the ‘Installation Guide’ to find out how to install and commission the mymail.
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The operating panel Clear key Display (showing the main menu) – Clear inputs – Back to the higher menu Postage value Weight Account Available special characters: ? ! $ 1 % ” # & , . * + - = _ ( )[ ] < > / \ Arrow keys: Scroll in a menu/ menu level...
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Scales* Operating panel ink cartridge below it Display Keyboard Card reader with MASTER card* Letter slot Battery compartment (on the bottom) Modem socket Serial number plate (on the bottom) Power connection Connecting socket for PC connection * optional...
Contents 1 Safety tips ___________________________________________________9 2 A short description of the mymail _______________________________10 3 The ABC of mymail operation __________________________________11 The main menu _________________________________________11 The info window ________________________________________13 The mode of operation ___________________________________13 Enter texts _____________________________________________16 Trial run (zero test print) __________________________________18...
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Setting available postage warning __________________________ 57 10.7 Standby time ___________________________________________ 58 10.8 Setting up mymail for operation with MailCredit ________________ 59 10.9 Internal modem – setting the outside dialling parameters ________ 61 10.10 Changing the phone number of the Teleset data centre _________ 63 10.11...
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Contents Appendix Menu tree __________________________________________________101 Technical Data _______________________________________________102 Declaration of Conformity ______________________________________104 Glossary ___________________________________________________105 Index ______________________________________________________107 Service _____________________________________________________117...
Guide. • Only operate the mymail on 230 V AC. • Make sure the socket for connecting the mymail is close by and easily accessible at all times. • Use only the cables provided or approved by Francotyp-Postalia. Make sure that cables are not damaged.
Advertising imprint and slogan The mymail prints a logo or slogan of your choice on every letter. By means of the freely editable slogans you can put important messages right on the envelope.
Caution! Never lift up the operating panel during the start routine. This can cause faults in the printing system. If more than one account is set up in the mymail, you have to ‘log in’ to one of these accounts. The main menu appears in the display.
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(minimum funds, connection to the Teleset data centre, …), service functions (clean/adjust ink car- tridge…) and further functions (set up account…). – “Log off” for switching the mymail to standby. Main menu – mymail When the display shows the main menu with the...
The ABC of mymail operation The info window You can open an info window in the operating menu with the Info key The info window serves exclusively for displaying information. You cannot change settings or frank here. Possible info windows: –...
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Operator Manual Try it! Familiarise yourself with the operating menu using the example on page 15. The mymail ‘remembers’ where you left the menu level. This menu item is selected automatically the next time you select this menu level.
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The ABC of mymail operation Example Setting the “Advertising imprint 1” Select “Menu” in the main menu with the arrow keys. Confirm with Select “Set advert” with the arrow keys. Confirm with Select “Advert 1” with the arrow keys. Confirm with The display briefly reads: “Advert selected”.
Operator Manual Enter texts Letters, punctuation marks and special characters are assigned to the numeric keys for entering texts such as account name or short dialling abbreviations. The assignment is printed on every key. On the key you will find much more than the three special characters shown: ? ! $ 1 % ”...
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“Configuration” “Memories” “Memory 2” “Change name”). The mymail opens the input window for memory name 2. The factory set names for the 10 quick select memories are “Memory 0” to “Memory 9”. Clear the text letter by letter by repeatedly pressing the key.
The mymail sets the postage value “£ 0.00”. mymail without scales: Enter weight (at least 1 gram) and confirm with When the mymail displays the main menu with a postage of “£ 0.00”, you can load a sheet for a trial run.
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The ABC of mymail operation Check imprint quality Make sure your mymail always produces flawless imprints. Check the print image. It must not contain any gaps or misalignments. This is a proper imprint. If the imprint exhibits misalignment: Adjust the ink cartridge (see chapter 11.5, page 82).
“Insert MasterCard” appears in the display. Inserting card Insert the MASTER card in the card reader on the right hand side of the mymail. Make sure the card chip faces backwards. Confirm the message “Insert MasterCard” with the Enter key You now have access to all mymail functions.
The mymail goes to standby if you do not use it, i.e. do not feed any letters or press any keys for some time. A message will appear for approximately one minute advising that the machine will shut down.
How to set the weight depends on your mymail’s equipment: – You must enter the weight of your mail piece by hand if you work with a mymail without scales. After having selected the mailing data, an input window for the weight appears.
Setting the franking imprint 4.1.1 Selecting mailing data The mymail successively prompts you to specify all necessary details (destination, type, …). You select the desired settings respectively with the arrow keys and confirm with . Using the key you can clear inputs and abort the product selection.
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In the example: Recorded. A check appears in front of the set special service. You can select other services in the same way. The mymail does not allow illegal Service selected combinations. Deselect a special service: Select the set (marked) special service...
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Rate menu step by step and select new settings. Abort input / product selection Press the key repeatedly until all selected mailing data are cleared. The mymail briefly displays “Settings unchanged” and returns to the main menu. The formerly used mailing data are retained.
4.1.2 mymail without scales: Manually specifying the weight A mymail without integrated scales prompts you to enter the weight after having selected the mailing data. The input box for the weight appears only if all product data has been entered.
This prevents you getting false weighing results. • The mymail can determine a new weight only if the scales have been emptied beforehand. Wait until a beep signals that the scales are again ready for operation before placing the next mail piece.
Entering the weight manually (for certain products only) For certain products (e.g. parcels), the mymail offers the possibility to enter the weight manually. This feature is necessary for mail pieces that exceed the scale’s weighing range (> 2 kg). The weight entry feature is shown at the end of the special services list in the Rate menu.
4.1.5 Entering the postage value manually There may be Royal Mail products where the mymail does not offer the required dispatch data and therefore fails to calculate the postage. In such a situation you can use the numerical keys to type the postage.
FIRST CLASS, OVERSEAS MAIL). Caution! The mymail will delete the set endorsement when you change mailing data / product settings. This way, the mymail prevents franking with incorrect endorsements. We recommend that you specify the Royal Mail product first and choose the appropriate endorsement only then.
The date for the franking imprint is set automatically to today’s date by the built-in clock. You can set the date of the franking imprint forward by up to 30 days. The mymail does not allow backdating. Select “Menu” and confirm.
Cursor The advertising imprint is set. If you are not familiar with entering texts with a telephone keypad, read chapter 3.4. Refer to chapter 10.4 on how to load adverts from a chip card to your mymail.
Franking Franking In this chapter you can read how to frank your mail pieces with the mymail. Please refer to chapter 4 for detailed information on how to set the franking imprint. If you want to use the account function of the mymail for separate accounting, read chapter 7 on page 42.
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Ending franking – logging off You can switch the mymail to standby when you have finished franking. The mymail is left permanently connected to the mains and is ready to use quickly at the push of a button.
The mymail has 10 quick select memories. Ex factory, typical products of Royal Mail are saved as memory items. You can display and print the assignments of memories.
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If you do not know which memories are available: Unload scales (mymail with scales). Select “Mem” in the main menu and confirm. mymail offers all assigned memories for selection. You can scroll the list of available memories using the arrow keys.
Quick select memories Display memory assignments You can display the data stored for each quick select memory in an info window: – When calling up the data for franking purposes (Main menu “Mem”) – When setting up the quick select memories (Main menu “Menue”...
Operator Manual Print the memory assignments Have several empty envelopes, sheets of paper or self-adhesive labels ready. mymail prints the memory assignments in several lists. Each print contains up to 3 memories. Select “Menu” in the main menu and confirm.
Select any quick select memory (e.g. “Memory 5”) and confirm. Select “Store to memory” and confirm. mymail saves the set mailing data and the weight displayed. Per default, typical products of Royal Mail are saved as memory items. You can overwrite these memory items with a new assignment. For information...
If you press the key again after clearing all the letters, the mymail jumps back one level and the previous account name is retained. Refer to chapter 3.4 for detailed information on entering text.
Confirm the prompt if you really do want to clear the memory. Otherwise cancel with The memory is cleared. To restore the default setting of a memory item: Delete the memory item. Power cycle the mymail. The deleted memory item is now reset to default.
Operator Manual Account function The account function of the mymail offers you the possibility of registering and eval- uating frankings separately according to accounts, i.e. according to the sending persons or departments of a company. You can set up a maximum of 3 accounts and assign an advertising imprint to each account.
Account function Change account Select “Log off” in the main menu and confirm. The mymail switches to standby. Activate the mymail from the standby mode with any key. Select the account you want to frank in and confirm. The main menu appears showing the...
Operator Manual Setting up accounts You can set up a maximum of 3 accounts. When all three memory slots are occupied, the menu entry “Create account” is not available. Select “Menu” in the main menu and confirm. Select “Accounts” and confirm.
Account function Assigning an advertising imprint to an account You can save standard settings for the advertising imprint to each account. This advertising imprint (logo or slogan) is set for franking as soon as you log in to the account. You can adjust this setting according to your preferences at any time. Select “Menu”...
Enter the new account name (e.g. “Office”) and confirm. The account has the new name. If you press the key again after clearing all the letters, the mymail jumps back one level and the previous account name is retained.
Account function Deleting accounts Select “Menu” in the main menu and confirm. Select “Accounts” and confirm. Select “Account settings” and confirm. Select the account you want to clear (e.g. “Miller”) and confirm. Select “Delete account” and confirm. If you really wish to delete the account: Confirm with You can abort with without deleting.
Operator Manual Register The mymail saves important parameters and postage usage information in registers. You can have the register states displayed and printed as a register report. Displaying register states Select “Menu” in the main menu and confirm. Select “Funds status” and confirm.
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Print register report Select “Menu” in the main menu and confirm. Select “Reports” and confirm. Select “Register” and confirm. Place an FP double label or a folded sheet (folded edge first) in the letter slot. The mymail prints the register report.
Teleset is the loading of the desired postage credit. To load postage a connection is made to the Teleset data centre (TDC) with the mymail and the desired amount is loaded. Accounting is as per your contract with Royal Mail.
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Loading postage – Teleset For verification the mymail displays the set amount. If you wish to load the amount displayed now, confirm with Otherwise, cancel with Your mymail now establishes a connec- tion with the Teleset data centre. Please stand by. Data exchange takes some time.
10.1 Changing the town circle If the town circle for your franked mail pieces changes, you have to load the new town circle in your mymail. Francotyp-Postalia will supply a ‘Town circle’ chip card on request. Select “Menu” in the main menu and confirm.
Postalia. Francotyp-Postalia will supply you with a chip card containing the endorsements you have ordered. Caution! It is not possible to load single endorsement imprints. The mymail will always load all endorsement imprints stored on the card and overwrite any which may already exist.
Insert the card containing the new rate table in the card reader. The chip must face the rear. Confirm insertion of the card. The mymail loads the data for the rate table from the card. The data are loaded. Remove the card.
Basic settings 10.4 Loading advertising imprint The mymail can store up to three different advertising imprints. If you need new adverts you can order these from Francotyp-Postalia. Francotyp-Postalia supplies the adverts on chip card. Select “Menu” in the main menu and confirm.
Operator Manual 10.5 Delete advertising imprint You can clear advertising imprints you no longer need to make room for new ones. Select “Menu” in the main menu and confirm. Select “Configuration” and confirm. Select “Adverts” and confirm. Select “Delete advert” and confirm.
10.6 Setting available postage warning The ‘Available postage warning’ function warns you when the available postage in your mymail drops below a preset minimum amount. The limit is set to £ 100.00 at the factory. Select “Menu” in the main menu and confirm.
Operator Manual 10.7 Standby time If some time passes without letters being inserted or keys pressed, the mymail switches to sleep mode. The time to shut down can be adjusted by setting the standby time. The standby time is set at factory to 5 minutes (300 seconds).
10.8 Setting up mymail for operation with MailCredit You need the MailCredit Kit for mymail that you can order from Francotyp-Postalia to establish connection to a PC and to make use of MailCredit. The mymail comes with a special PC interface ex works.
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Communication between MailCredit and mymail Return to the main menu with the Home key. Select “Log off” and confirm. If mymail is in standby: Start MailCredit on the PC. MailCredit starts and detects mymail. Heed the status messages of MailCredit.
Internal modem – setting the outside dialling parameters 10.9 The mymail has an integrated analogue modem. The correct dialling parameters for your telephone connection must be set when you want to use the internal modem for connection to the data centre.
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Operator Manual The dial code is saved. Wait for the dial tone: Yes / No? Select “Dialling control” in the “Configuration” menu and confirm. You will see the current settings. Select “Yes” or “No” with the arrow keys and confirm.
10.10 Changing the phone number of the Teleset data centre The Teleset data centre number is stored in your mymail at the factory. Usually there is no need to change it. This is the number mymail uses to connect to the Teleset data centre.
Operator Manual 10.11 Changing the remote diagnostics phone number The remote diagnostics phone number is stored in your mymail at the factory. The mymail dials this number when sending data to the Service. Change the number only when instructed to do so by Francotyp-Postalia.
Basic settings 10.12 Setting the clock The mymail has a built-in clock. You can set the time zone, switch between standard and summer time and set the time forward or back 5 minutes. It is rarely necessary to correct the time.
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Operator Manual Setting Summer time Select “Menu” in the main menu and confirm. Select “Configuration” and confirm. Select “Clock” and confirm. Select “Summer time” and confirm. You see the setting for the summer time and the current time. Select the appropriate setting using the arrow keys and confirm.
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Basic settings Correcting the time Select “Menu” in the main menu and confirm. Select “Configuration” and confirm. Select “Clock” and confirm. Select “Adjust clock” and confirm. Set the clock forward or back with the arrow keys. Every keypress adjusts the clock by one minute.
MASTER card must be inserted. In case you wish to use access control, you should have a second MASTER card ready at all times. Thus you make sure you can continue to use your mymail, even if you should lose one of the cards.
Basic settings 10.14 Printing reports You can print out a series of status information for the mymail. Register Report Important parameters and postage usage information (see also chapter 8). Account Report Set up user accounts and their postage usage data.
Operator Manual 10.15 Sending machine data to Service (Remote diagnostics) The mymail assists you in transmitting important machine data to the Service. Please transmit data only upon request by Francotyp-Postalia. Make sure all settings for communication with the data centre are correct and that...
10.16 Zeroing scales (mymail with scales only) You have to zero the scales if – mymail displays a weight “<0 g” – you want to set a pre-load (e.g. because you are using an extra weighing tray). Set initial state: Unload scales or place pre-load.
10.17 Updating the mymail software You can use the Francotyp-Postalia “MailCredit” PC application to update the operating software of your mymail. To do so, the mymail must be connected to a PC with MailCredit software. Connect the mymail to the PC. Please read the mymail Installation Guide.
11.1 Cleaning the mymail Caution! Make sure that no liquids or foreign objects penetrate the interior of the mymail. If this happens, pull out the mains plug immediately. Have the mymail checked by the after-sales service before reconnecting the mains plug.
Operator Manual 11.3 Changing the ink cartridge The mymail warns you when the ink in the cartridge is running out. We recommend you always keep a replacement cartridge handy. We recommend to use only approved FP equipment and FP original parts.
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Maintenance and care Push back the yellow bolt. Lift up the cartridge lock. Hold the ink cartridge with your thumb and forefinger and lift it up out of the cartridge compartment.
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Operator Manual Preparing the new ink cartridge Remove the ink cartridge from the packing. Remove the nozzle protection. For details, please refer to the instruction leaflet that comes with every cartridge. Inserting the ink cartridge Caution! Contact problems due to an incorrectly inserted ink cartridge may lead to machine failure.
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Maintenance and care Lower the operating panel back into position. The mymail restarts and starts the cartridge adjustment procedure. Caution! Never lift up the operating panel during the start routine. This can cause faults in the printing system. Adjusting the ink cartridge The adjustment of the cartridge is necessary to achieve a perfect imprint without mis- alignments.
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Operator Manual Test print Place an empty envelope or a folded sheet in the letter slot. The mymail generates a test imprint for adjusting the ink cartridge. During printing, the display shows the message “Please wait…”. Do not remove the envelope until the mymail has released it.
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Confirm with Second test print Place the second envelope or a folded sheet into the letter slot. The mymail prints the second test print. Correct: Check Examine the circles on the second test print. The ink cartridge is well adjusted if the circle pattern looks more or less as shown on the test print in the example.
Operator Manual 11.4 Cleaning the ink cartridge You should only start the cartridge cleaning process if the quality of the stamp is not good enough (e.g. gaps in the imprint after longer periods of non-use). Starting the automatic cleaning procedure Select “Menu”...
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Maintenance and care Cleaning the print head manually Caution! Inexpert cleaning can damage the print head and render them useless. To avoid damage to the print head, observe the following hints: • You should only clean the print head manually in exceptional cases, when automatic cleaning fails to restore the normal print quality.
Operator Manual 11.5 Adjusting the ink cartridge You only need to adjust the ink cartridge if the stamp of the mymail has shifted position. The ink cartridge adjustment procedure commences automatically: – during installation directly after completion of the start routine –...
Select “Menu” in the main menu and confirm. Select “Service” and confirm. Select “Test print” and confirm. Place a folded sheet folded edge first in the letter slot. The mymail creates a test print like the one used during the alignment procedure for the ink cartridge.
Warning! Observe the instructions enclosed with the battery for correct use and disposal. The mymail monitors the charging state of the battery. An appropriate message appears in the display when it is time to change the battery. Select “Log off” in the main menu and confirm.
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Remove the old battery. Insert the new battery (90.4701.8004.00) in the specified position. Close the battery compartment. Turn the mymail back to the upright position. Dispose of the old battery as prescribed. Replace the scales if necessary: Reconnect the scales to the mymail and...
11.8 Hints for transporting the mymail Caution! Please take the following precautions when transporting the mymail or sending it in for service: • Always remove the ink cartridge. • Transport the mymail in the original box. • Transport the mymail upright.
Postalia. Otherwise your warranty will be voided. You will be liable for any damages. You can eliminate minor faults and problems with the mymail yourself. On the following pages, you will find help and tips for eliminating and avoiding faults.
Do not place more than 2 kg on the scales. Authorise failed Authorisation of your mymail has failed. The mymail is not yet released for franking. Repeat the installation routine (see Installation Guide). Repeat installation routine (see Installation Guide). Cannot authorise...
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Unload scales and wait until a beep signals that the scales are ready again for operation. Place letter on the scales. The mymail determines the weight. Verify mailing data and select new if necessary. Error reading card Wrong card or card inserted incorrectly.
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No dial tone The modem gets no dialling tone. Check the connection of the modem cable on the mymail and at the BT jack. For operation on a telephone system/extension: Switch off “Wait for dial tone…” if necessary (see chapter 10.9).
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Select a smaller amount and repeat the procedure. TDC error Check the connection of the modem cable on the mymail and at the BT jack (see Installation Guide). no connection Repeat the procedure. Check whether or not the connection cable between mymail and PC is properly connected (see Installation Guide).
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The status display of MailCredit on the PC changes from RED to GREEN. Note: The connection between MailCredit and the mymail can be established only when the mymail is in standby (the date appears on the dark display). PC problem, web access failure.
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Finish the selection of mailing data as usual and return to the main menu. Unload scales and wait until a beep signals that the scales are ready again for operation. Place mail piece on scales. The mymail determines the weight again.
You can change the time span (see chapter 10.7). Postage value / weight No product set for franking. mymail is not ready for not displayed in the franking. main menu Call up “Rate” menu, select mailing data and weight / weigh the mail piece.
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Let go of the letter during printing. Give large distorted envelopes just a little support. Slogan is not printed as Do not fill up lines with blanks. expected Enter line break with the arrow down key. Please note: The mymail always prints the slogan centred!
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“Rate” menu No input window for the Selection of mailing data was incomplete when leaving weight when leaving the the product selection. mymail retains the last valid “Rate” menu (mymail without settings for product and weight. scales) Call the “Rate” menu again and completely select the mailing data (see chapter 4.1.1).
(See page 50.) 12.3 Display diagnostics list The diagnostics list of the mymail lists the last 10 faults. Select “Menu” in the main menu and confirm. Select “Service” and confirm.
Operator Manual 12.4 Automatic error diagnosis (self-test) The automatic error diagnosis is a self-test program in which the mymail checks all components. Select “Menu” in the main menu and confirm. Select “Service” and confirm. Select “Self test” and confirm.
Withdrawal and disposal of the mymail Withdrawal and disposal of the mymail When withdrawing the mymail franking machine, all relevant postal services must be signed off properly. For withdrawal and disposal of your franking machine, please contact the Francotyp-Postalia Service.
Operator Manual Technical Data Dimensions* 300 mm x 183 mm x 194 mm (width x height x depth) Weight 2.5 kg Power connection 230 V / 50 Hz (on the side of the rear housing panel) Power consumption Maximum 20 W Battery 3.6 V / 2.3 Ah / 2 mA...
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– Integrated scales (rated weight 2 kg) – Advertising imprints – Up to 6 endorsement imprints (changeable only as a block) – MASTER card – MailCredit Kit mymail (with connection cable and USB- serial-adaptor) for connection to a PC Integrated scales (optional) Weighing area...
Glossary Franking imprint Franking mail for carrying by the Royal Mail. When franking, the mymail prints the Royal Mail logo, the postage, the machine identification, the date and the place of posting (town circle) as well as a serial number.
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You have received the Personal Identification (PIN) Number (PIN) for your mymail from Francotyp- Postalia by separate post. Enter the PIN in the mymail the first time you use it. The PIN is your authorisation to load postage via Teleset. Teleset...
Index Index Cartridge. See Ink cartridge Chip card. See Card Access control 20, 68 clean & renew 81 Account 12, 69 Cleaning 73, 74 assign advertising imprint 45 Cleaning kit ‘clean & renew’ 74, 81 change 43 Clear delete 47 See also Delete franking to an account 42 mailing data (product setting) 25...
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Operator Manual Endorsement imprint 22 Imprint quality reloading 53 check 19 set 30 correct 19 Enter digits 3 gaps 19 Enter key 3, 11 misalignment 19 Enter text 16 Info key 3 Envelope material 33, 103 Info window Error 69...
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Notes about this manual 2 Numeric keys 3 Mail type 23 MailCredit 10, 59, 105 Operating panel 4 MailCredit connection 59 Operation MailCredit Kit mymail 59, 103 basic terms 11 Mailing data examples 11 correct 25 getting to know 11 select 23...
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Registering postage costs 42 Summer time, switching on/off 66 Remote diagnostics 70 Switching off. See Log off changing phone number 64 Remote value setting. See Teleset Royal Mail product 22 is missing in the mymail 29 select 22, 23 setting via memory 35...
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Index Taring scales. See Zeroing scales Validation 106 TDC phone number abort input 63 change 63 Weighing 27 TDC. See Teleset data centre Weight 3 Technical Data 102 determining with integrated scales 27 Teleset 10, 50, 106 display in the main menu 12 error 97 enter manually 26, 28 print the receipt 51...
Service Every mymail franking machine is thoroughly checked before leaving the factory. Should any faults occur with your mymail in spite of our extensive quality control, please contact your local servicing dealer. Our main office will be pleased to tell you the address of your local servicing dealer.
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