Pitney Bowes MAILSTATION 2 Quick Install Manual

Operating Guide Lock Class Funds Menu *#_ GHI PQRS Back ABC JKL TUV Space DEF MNO WXYZ Shift . Review no yes Enter Quick Install Guide Sample Pack of Tape Sheets Phone Cord Power Cord Ink Cartridge Reorder #797-M mailstation 2™ Scale Contents Reorder #612-9 PC Meter Connect™ 1-800-468-8454 www.pb.com C opy rig ht © 2 0X X P itn ey Bo we s In c. All Rig hts Re ser ved mailstation 2™ K700081 Rev. X Installation CD USB Cord System Requirements: Windows 2000 or Windows XP, Vista - latest Service Packs 1.2 GHz processor 512 Mb RAM

You transfer funds to the meter as part of the setup process mailstation 2™ CD Installation Set-up: Using PC mailstation™ Application CD 1 If your PC has an Internet connection: Place the mailstation 2™ CD into the CD ROM drive. Follow the instructions on your computer. Download the software from: http://support.pb.com/K7M0 ✗ If you do not have a PC with an internet connection If you cannot use the installation CD: Turn to Set-up for Analog Phone Line Use on page 11. 1 Please do not apply power to your mailstation 2™ until instructed to. 2 Preparing your computer First the mailstation 2™ Quick Install Software checks your system for two things: - Does it meet the minimum requirements - Does it have the software components needed to run PC Meter Connect™. The Quick Install Software will then add any missing components. This process may take several minutes to complete. NOTE: Administrative privilages may be required before you can install the software on your system.

Position the scale on top of the meter as shown. Connect the scale cable to the scale connector on the back of the mailstation 2™ at the scale icon. Tighten the screws to ensure a secure connection. If you want to place the scale in a different location, an optional four-foot scale cable (#978-6) can be purchased by contacting Pitney Bowes. 3 Follow the instructions presented on your computer screen Next, the mailstation 2™ Quick Install Software will guide you through the installation. Respond to the prompt on each screen, then click Next. FPO Set-up: Using PC 2

Set-up: Using PC Connect the USB cable to the back of the meter. Connect the other end of the cable to the PC. NOTE: For printing postage, the mailstation 2™ does not have to be connected to a computer. However, if you add funds frequently, we recommend you keep it connected. 6 Connect Power Plug the power cord into the unit as shown and into a convenient outlet that is not controlled by a switch or power strip. There is no On/Off switch on your meter. The meter takes a few moments to start up. Then the computer tells you when it can communicate with the meter. 3

A7 Install Ink Cartridge Set-up: Using PC 2. Lift the cover. Note: If the cartridge is not visible, close the cover, and on the postage meter press the Enter key. 3. Press unlock symbol to open ink cartridge latch. 4. Remove and discard the yellow insert. 4

from plastic bag. B C Remove silver foil strip from bottom of ink cartridge. Install new cartridge into machine. D Press the front edge of the ink latch to lock the cartridge in place. E 7 Install Ink Cartridge Set-up: Using PC 5

G If the new ink cartridge is in place, click Yes. 7 Install Ink Cartridge (continued) H Ink preparation takes about 2 minutes to complete. Set-up: Using PC 6

Set-up: Using PC When prompted, insert a spare envelope or a tape sheet for a test print. If the test print is poor, click Not OK to perform additional printer maintenance and print another test image. If the test print is good, click OK. ATTENTION To print correctly, insert tape or envelope against the rear and side walls. The system will detect the envelope  and automatically begin printing. ! 7

Set-up: Using PC Your postage meter does not come with pre-loaded postage. The mailstation 2™ will connect to the Pitney Bowes Data Center to automatically download a basic amount of postage to your meter. You may then print a receipt for the postage that is downloaded. After loading postage into your system, the mailstation 2™ may automatically download any relevant updates plus whatever features you may have ordered. 10 Updating Your Software 8

Set-up: Using PC Your system is now ready to use. You have the option to: • See a demonstration of how to weigh and print postage • Use the mailstation 2™ • Exit the software and use your meter to print postage. Also use the Quick Reference Guide that comes with your mailstation 2™ for How To’s on: • Printing Postage • Locking the mailstation 2™ • Replacing Ink Cartridge • Using Ads / Messages • Changing the Display Contrast • And More 9

to an analog phone line. The following are usually analog lines: • Fax lines • Lines used by modems or credit card readers • Residential phone lines If you are using a DSL line you should use a DSL filter obtained from your DSL provider. NOTE: For printing postage, the mailstation 2™ does not have to be connected to a phone line. However, if you add funds frequently, we recommend you keep it connected to an analog phone line. ATTENTION Some commercial phone systems use digital lines that may damage the mailstation 2™. Like the mailstation 2™, most fax machines, credit card readers and modems also require analog lines. The mailstation 2™ can share a line with these devices. When in doubt, ask the person responsible for your phone systems. 1Connect Phone Cord Phone Set-up Using an Analog Phone Line 11

Position the scale on top of the meter as shown. Connect the scale cable to the scale connector on the back of the mailstation 2™ at the scale icon. Tighten the screws to ensure a secure connection. If you want to place the scale in a different location, an optional four-foot scale cable (#978-6) can be purchased by contacting Pitney Bowes. Plug the power cord into the unit as shown and into a convenient outlet that is not controlled by a switch or power strip. There is no on/off switch on your meter. 3 Connect Power Lock Class Funds Menu *#_ GHI PQRS Back ABC JKL TUV Space DEF MNO WXYZ Shift . Review no yes Enter Power Alternative Set-up: Using an Analog Phone Line 12

4 Install Ink Cartridge Add ink cartridge. Continue - Press Enter. A 1. Press the Enter key on the control panel. 2. Lift the cover. NOTE: If the carriage is not  visible close the cover and press Enter. 4. Remove and discard the yellow insert. 3. Press unlock symbol to open cartridge cover. 13

plastic bag. B Remove silver foil strip from bottom of ink cartridge. C D Install new cartridge into machine. 4 Install Ink Cartridge (continued) Press ink cartridge cover near the front edge to lock the cartridge in place. E Close Cover. Press Enter. Press Enter. Please wait about 2 minutes. G F IMPORTANT - Is Ink Cartridge installed? Alternative Set-up: Using an Analog Phone Line 14

When prompted, insert a spare envelope or a tape sheet for a test print. ATTENTION To print correctly, insert tape or envelope against the rear and side walls. The system will detect the envelope  and automatically begin printing. Good test print - no missing inside lines Poor test print - missing inside lines NOTE: The test print will appear in red ink. If the test print is poor, press no to perform additional printer maintenance and print another test image. If the test print is good, press yes. Lock Class Funds Menu *#_ GHI PQRS Back ABC JKL TUV Space DEF MNO WXYZ Shift . Review no yes Enter Alternative Set-up: Using an Analog Phone Line 15

Your postage meter does not come with pre-loaded postage. Any postage that may be included in your order is on your account. You must connect to the Pitney Bowes Data Center to download postage from your account to the meter. • If the connection is successful the system will download a preset amount automatically • If the connection is not successful, you will be asked if your phone needs a prefix to get an outside line (for example if you have to dial 9). - Press yes to enter a prefix. - Press the number(s) you use to reach an outside line. - Press decimal for a pause. - Press yes to set this dialing prefix. If you are using the same analog line as the fax machine, check if the fax  requires a dialing prefix. 7 Updating Your Software After loading postage into your system, the mailstation 2™ will automatically download any relevant updates plus whatever features you may have ordered. You will see the screen displaying the status of the update. $0.44 First Class 0 lb 0.0 oz MAY 19 Alternative Set-up: Using an Analog Phone Line 16

Your system is now ready to use. To enter postage, see Quick Reference Guide or type in postage amount. Also use the Quick Reference Guide under your mailstation 2™ for How To’s on: • Printing Postage • Locking the mailstation 2™ • Replacing Ink Cartridge • Using Ads / Messages • Changing the Display Contrast • And More Alternative Set-up: Using an Analog Phone Line 17

Check that you are using an analog line such as a) most fax machine lines b) lines used by computer modem or credit card reader c) residential phone lines Check that you have entered a dialing prefix if your phone system needs a code to reach an outside line. If you are using a DSL line you should use a DSL filter obtained from your DSL provider. Cannot Reach Data Center- Check that you have entered a dialing prefix if your phone system needs a code to reach an outside line. Not Enough Funds- You have tried to add more postage to the meter than you have in your account at Pitney Bowes. To Change information entered during setup - • Press Clear key on numeric keypad. • When prompted to Quit press yes. • At “Change communication settings?” press yes. • Press the down arrow key until you see the item you want to modify. • Press Enter to modify information. • To return to installing your mailstation 2™,press the up or down arrow until “Continue Installation?” • Press yes For additional Troubleshooting please see user guide

• Product Name: mailstation 2™ • For Setup or Getting Started questions, call 1-877-817-2463 • For product support, go to: http://support.pb.com/K7M0 • To order Pitney Bowes supplies and accessories, call 1-800-243-7824 or go to: www.pb.com and click on Online Store. • For other questions, call 1(800) 522-0020.  Customer Service Representatives are available Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM ET.

Stamford, Connecticut 06926-0700 www.pitneybowes.com For Service or Supplies Support Web Site: http://support.pb.com/K7M0 Customer Support: 1(877) 817-2463 Product Customer Support: 1-800-522-0020 Product Name: mailstation 2™ Model Number: K7M0 AW20307 Rev E 8/10 © 2010 Pitney Bowes Inc. All Rights Reserved Printed in the USA