Using An External Postage Scale; Connecting An External Postage Scale - FP Mailing Solutions ultimail Operator's Manual

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7.7

Using an external postage scale

The ultimail is equipped as a standard feature with a 9-pin interface. You can connect
to this interface an existing postage scale made by Francotyp-Postalia (e. g. a flexi-
scale). The FP postage scale determines the weight and calculates the postage
value. The postal data (postage and, if necessary, the type of mail endorsement) are
automatically transmitted to the ultimail and set in the home menu.
7.7.1

Connecting an external postage scale

For connecting an external postage scale to the ultimail, you need a special interface
cable. You will be furnished an interface cable on order from Francotyp-Postalia.
Caution! Never use such interface cables as were received by you for con-
necting the postage scale to other postage meters (e. g. T 1000, JetMail).
Caution! Read the Operator's Manual of your FP Postage scale before con-
necting the scale to ultimail. Obtain information on how to connect the post-
age meter to the FP postage scale and how to set the scale for operation with
the postage meter.
OFF
Power switch
(back of the
machine)
• Switch off the ultimail metering system.
• Switch off the FP postage scale.
• Plug the interface cable you obtained
from Francotyp-Postalia in the
9-pin interface marked by the
and tighten screws. The interface is
located on the back of the machine.
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