Pitney Bowes DM550 Series - Manual (Page 13)

DM500™ and DM550™ Series Digital Mailing System Operating Guide
SV61436 Rev. D 1- 3
What You Need
to Know Since your postage meter (Postal Security Device) is licensed by the
United States Postal Service (USPS), you must follow a few basic require-
ments.
USPS
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Requirements
• Mail must have the correct date and postage amount in the meter
stamp.
• Metered mail must bear the ZIP Code location of the post office where
the postage meter (Postal Security Device) is registered.
• If you move to another ZIP Code location, you must update the ZIP
Code. You can do this by calling Postage by Phone®.
• Each time you refill your postage meter (Postal Security Device)
through the modem, the Postage By Phone® Meter Payment System
computer automatically performs a postal inspection. If the postage
meter in your mailing machine has not detected a modem refill transac-
tion at certain intervals, the message “Inspection Required” appears on
the main screen of the IntelliLink® Control Center. (The system will then
prompt you to connect to Pitney Bowes and perform an inspection.)
• The postage tape you use must meet USPS specifications.
Safety
Requirements
Read all instructions before you attempt to operate the machine. Use
the equipment only for its intended purpose.
• Use only Pitney Bowes approved supplies, in particular aerosol dust-
ers. Improper storage and use of aerosol dusters or flammable aerosol
dusters, can cause an explosive-like condition that could result in a per-
sonal injury and/or property damage. Never use aerosol dusters
labeled flammable and always read instructions and safety precautions
on the duster container label.
• Use the power cord supplied with the machine and plug it into a prop-
erly grounded wall outlet located near the machine and easily accessi-
ble. Failure to properly ground the machine can result in severe
personal injury and/or fire.
• The power cord wall plug is the primary means of disconnecting the
machine from the AC supply.
• Do not remove the power cord's ground pin and do not use a ground
adapter.
• Make sure the area in front of the power outlet is free of obstruction.
• DO NOT route the power cord over sharp edges or trap it between
pieces of furniture. Make sure there is no strain on it.
• To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, DO NOT attempt to remove
covers or disassemble the equipment. The housing encloses hazard-
ous parts. If any components are dropped or otherwise damaged,
report such damage to your Pitney Bowes customer service represen-
tative.
• Keep fingers, long hair, jewelry, neck ties, and loose clothing away from
moving parts at all times.
WARNING!
Follow normal safety precautions for all
office equipment whenever using your mailing system.