Hasler IM440 PLUS User manual

USER’S GUIDE
IM440 PLUS
MAILING SYSTEM
with iMeterTM Postage Meter
4135502P

CONTACTING HASLER
Hasler
478 Wheelers Farms Road
Milford, CT 06461
www.haslerinc.com
If You Need Assistance
Product Name: IM-460 Mailing System
Hasler Customer CARE
1-800-259-2678
TMS®Postage Account Information
1-800-248-8013
www.haslerinc.com/myaccount
Service and Supplies
Please contact your local authorized Hasler dealer

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Table of Contents
Read this First 11
1.1 What you will Find in this Manual .......................................................................3
1.2 Safety Requirements .........................................................................................6
Meet Your Mailing System 112
2.1 System Layout .................................................................................................13
2.2 Accessories ......................................................................................................16
2.3 Control Panel Features ....................................................................................19
2.4 Connections .....................................................................................................22
2.5 Power Management .........................................................................................24
Processing Mail 273
3.1 Choosing a Type of Stamp ...............................................................................29
3.2 Preparing and Starting your Work Session ......................................................31
3.3 Processing [Standard] Mail ..............................................................................41
3.4 Printing [Received] for Incoming Mail ..............................................................53
3.5 Running [No Printing] Mail ...............................................................................56
3.6 Settings Details ................................................................................................59
3.7 Advanced Operations ......................................................................................74
Money Operations 774
4.1 Overview ..........................................................................................................79
4.2 Managing Funds ..............................................................................................80
4.3 Unlocking the PSD (Postal Inspection) ............................................................84
Managing Accounts and Assigning Rights 855
5.1 Accounting and Assigning Rights Overview ....................................................87
5.2 Selecting an 'Account Mode ' ...........................................................................89
5.3 Guidelines to Setup an Account .......................................................................91
5.4 Selecting an 'Account Mode' ............................................................................97
5.5 Managing Accounts .........................................................................................98
5.6 Managing Operators ......................................................................................105
Reports 1116
6.1 Reports Overview ..........................................................................................113
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6.2 Generating a Report ......................................................................................115
6.3 Counter Data ..................................................................................................117
6.4 Postage Data .................................................................................................119
6.5 Funds Data ....................................................................................................121
6.6 Account Data .................................................................................................123
6.7 System Data ..................................................................................................128
Online Services 1297
7.1 Online Services Overview ..............................................................................131
7.2 Connecting to Online Services .......................................................................132
7.3 Uploading Statistics .......................................................................................136
7.4 System Online Services .................................................................................137
7.5 eConfirmation Services ..................................................................................138
Configuring your Mailing System 1458
8.1 Settings Overview ..........................................................................................147
8.2 Logging in / out as the Supervisor .................................................................148
8.3 Changing the Display Language ....................................................................150
8.4 Enabling/Disabling Sounds ............................................................................152
8.5 Display Settings .............................................................................................154
8.6 System Time-outs and Settings .....................................................................156
8.7 High Value, Low Funds Warnings and PIN Codes ........................................160
8.8 Weighing Settings ..........................................................................................162
8.9 Postage Imprint Default Settings ...................................................................169
8.10 Imprint Memories ...........................................................................................174
8.11 Connection Settings .......................................................................................177
8.12 Time and Date Management ..........................................................................180
Options and Updates 1839
9.1 Options and Updates Process .......................................................................185
9.2 Using the Mailbox ..........................................................................................186
9.3 Managing Options ..........................................................................................189
9.4 Managing Custom Text Messages .................................................................191
9.5 Managing Ad Die ...........................................................................................193
9.6 Managing Postal Rates ..................................................................................196
9.7 Updating System Software ............................................................................198
Maintaining your Mailing System 20110
10.1 Maintaining the Ink Cartridge .......................................................................203
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10.2 Filling and Adjusting the Feeder Sealer .......................................................211
10.3 Cleaning the Mail Path .................................................................................213
10.4 Maintenance Processes ...............................................................................217
Troubleshooting 22111
11.1 Paper Jamming ............................................................................................223
11.2 Label Jamming .............................................................................................227
11.3 Weighing Problems ......................................................................................228
11.4 Diagnostics and System Data ......................................................................230
Specifications 23512
12.1 Mail Specifications .......................................................................................237
12.2 Recommended Operating Conditions ..........................................................239
12.3 General Specifications .................................................................................240
12.4 Operating Specifications ..............................................................................241
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Read this First1
This section contains important information about safety precautions and environmental
recommendations to operate your equipment in the best possible conditions.
1.1 What you will Find in this Manual ........................................3
1.2 Safety Requirements .............................................................6
How to Disconnect your Mailing System ..........................................................9
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What you will Find in this Man-
ual
1.1
Section 1: Read this First
Make sure your have read and fully understood the safety requirements
in this section. This section also includes a list of acronyms and symbols used
in the manual.
Section 2: Meet Your Mailing System
System features, reference descriptions of elements and controls, mail format
and how to power your Mailing System off.
Section 3: Processing Mail
Processing mail using the mailing system: choosing a type of task, weighing,
selecting a rate, sealing your mail, running batches, etc.
Section 4: Money Operations
Loading postage funds.
Section 5: Managing Accounts and Assigning Rights
How you can change accounts as a user, or set up accounts and control access
to the Mailing System as the supervisor.
Section 6: Reports
How you can generate and print out reports for the Mailing System usage,
funds usage, account usage, etc.
Section 7: Online Services
Using your Mailing System to access Online Services and connect your system
for upgrades.
Section 8: Configuring your Mailing System
All the specifications of your Mailing System you can set up as a user (temporary
settings) or supervisor (default settings).
Section 9: Options and Updates
How to update/upgrade your system and modify the stamp (custom texts and
ad dies, rates...).
Section 10: Maintaining your Mailing System
Changing the ink cartridge and maintaining other system components.
Section 11: Troubleshooting
What to do when a problem occurs: jamming, bad sealing, poor printing etc.
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Section 12: Specifications
Detailed specifications of your Mailing System.
Symbols
This manual uses the symbols listed below.
Indicates...This symbol...
WARNING : indicates a human safety hazard.
ATTENTION : brings to your attention a risk for equipment or mail
that could result from an action you may perform.
NOTE : remark that explains different scenarios or situations.
TIP : advice to help save you time when processing your mail.
SUPERVISOR : indicates that you have to log in as the supervisor
(using the supervisor PIN) to perform the procedure. Postage
functions of the Mailing System are not accessible in this mode.
Glossary
This manual uses the acronyms listed below.
Automatic Label DispenserALD
Total postage usedAscending
Postage amount availableDescending
IDentificationID
Local Area Network: link between computersLAN
Mail Accounting Software: allows you to remotely
manage mailing accounts and associated reports.
MAS
Personal ComputerPC
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Personal Identification NumberPIN
Postal Security Device (Meter)PSD
United States Postal ServicesUSPS
Weighing Platform (Scale)WP 1
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Safety Requirements1.2
Power Connection
Before connection, check whether the Mailing System is suitable for the local AC power
voltage (110V).
THIS SYSTEM MUST BE GROUNDED
•Only connect the power plug to an outlet provided with a
protective ground contact.
•To reduce the risk of fire, use only the power cord supplied
with the Mailing System.
•Do not use ground adaptors.
•Do not use this product on a wet floor or near water.
•In case of liquid spillage, disconnect the power cord from the
outlet and proceed with cleaning.
•Use an outlet located near the system that is easily accessible. Do not route the
power cord between pieces of furniture or over sharp edges.
•Avoid using outlets controlled by wall switches or shared by other equipment.
•Make sure the mailing system is close enough to the electric outlet that it leaves
plenty of slack on the power supply cord.
Compliance
Energy Star compliance
Your mailing machine is Energy Star compliant: it helps you to save energy and money
while protecting the environment.
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Environmental compliance
A program is implemented for the recycling of worn mailing machines and machines at the
end of their lifetime. Contribute in a responsible way to the environmental protection by
consulting your retailer internet site, or by contacting him. He will inform you of the collection
and treatment processes of these machines.
General Safety
•Before using your Mailing System, thoroughly read the operating instructions.
•To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons, follow normal and
basic safety precautions for office equipment when using your Mailing System.
•To avoid damage, only use approved supplies (ink, tape, cleaners...).
The Mailing System contains moving parts. Keep fingers, long hair,
jewellery, neck ties, loose clothing away from the mail path at all
times.
Follow the additional safety precautions below:
•Do not place lit candles, cigarettes, cigars, etc. on the Mailing System.
•When removing jammed material, avoid using too much force to prevent personal
injury and damaging components.
•When lifting covers, wait for all parts to stop moving before placing hands near the
feeder path or printhead.
•To prevent overheating do not block the ventilation openings or try to stop the power
supply fans.
•Do not remove bolted covers as they enclose potentially hazardous parts that should
only be accessed by a Service Representative.
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Telephone and LAN Connections
Your system uses a LAN (high speed internet connection) to connect to your customer
Online Services and to a mail accounting software (MAS), located on a separate PC.
Your Mailing System uses the telephone network to connect to the Postal Services and to
your customer online services.
To prevent damage to equipment, do not confuse telephone jacks
that connect to the modem and LAN connectors that are bigger:
You are recommended to use LAN connection.
Network/PC LAN (8 wires)
Analog phone (4 wires)
Follow the additional precautions below:
•Avoid using your system during an electrical storm; as there may be a risk of electrical
shock from lightning.
•Do not install telephone jacks or LAN connectors in a wet location.
•Disconnect the telephone or LAN cable from the wall before moving your system.
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Disconnecting your Mailing System
How to Disconnect your Mailing System
1. First switch your Mailing System to OFF mode (see How to Turn the Mailing System
to OFF Mode on page 25 ).
Only unplug the power cord when the Mailing System is in OFF
mode or Sleep mode to avoid keeping the ink cartridge in an
unprotected position where the ink may dry out and become
unusable.
2. Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.
3. Unplug the LAN cable and the telephone cord from their sockets as they may still
be energized.
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Meet Your Mailing Sys-
tem
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Get to know your Mailing System in this section.
2.1 System Layout .....................................................................13
2.2 Accessories ..........................................................................16
2.3 Control Panel Features .......................................................19
2.4 Connections .........................................................................22
2.5 Power Management .............................................................24
How to Turn the Mailing System to Sleep Mode ............................................25
How to Turn the Mailing System to OFF Mode ..............................................25
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System Layout2.1
System Components
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