Neopost IJ 70 User manual

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INTRODUCTION
CongratulationsonchoosingtheNeopostIJ70mailingmachine.
TheIJ70istheresultoftheexpertiseandinnovativecapabilities
ofaworldwideNeopostgroupand,usinginkjettechnology,itwill
integrate into your working environment to enhance your mail
processingoperation.
The IJ 70 has many capabilities that will be important to your
business:
As well as being productive (until 150 letters per minute for
machine only, and until 85 letters per minute in dynamic scale
mode),theIJ70isdesignedtobeauserfriendlymachinethat
can fit into any working environment with its innovative and
attractivedesign,simpleuser settingsandverylow noiselevel.
Thehighvolumecapacityandsealedinkcartridgemakesiteasy
andsafetohandle,andtheuserinterfaceisparticularlyclearwith
a graphic interface, pop up menus and 10 memories to store
favoritejobs.
The IJ 70 is adaptable and as such can handle many different
types of mail. The optional feeder can be used to process, in a
continuouscycle,itemsofdifferentsizes(rangingfrompostcards
tolargeflatsinportraitformat)andthickitems(upto5/8inch),with
automatic imprint shift. For thicker mail items or packages,
adhesivelabelscanbeautomaticallydispensed.
The IJ 70 is connectable. It can exchange data with Neopost
scales and printers in order to provide optimal mail processing
andreporting.
Finally, the IJ 70 is a unique communication tool for your
company. Its high quality printing combined with its integrated
library of advertisement messages, mail class dies and free
formattextwillaffordyouextratoolstoenhanceyourcompany’s
imageand theimpact ofyourmail.
YouwillverysoondiscoverforyourselfthattheIJ70istheultimate
inqualityandproductivityformailprocessingequipment.

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WARNING!
DonotremoveanysecuredcoversorattempttorepairtheIJ70,there
are no user serviceable parts contained and the IJ 70 product is
licensed for use under the conditions of the Post Office. This license
isissuedsubjecttotheproductbeingsecureatalltimes.Anyremoval
ofcoversordis-assemblyoftheproductwillresultinthelicensebeing
revoked and may result in the Post Office requesting Neopost to
remove the product from use.
The ink cartridge system used within the IJ 70 contains Post Office
approved ink. This cartridge should not be tampered with in any way
or the use of non approved inks be attempted. This will breach any
Post Office licence agreement on the product and may result in the
Post Office requesting Neopost to remove the product from use.
FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmfulinterferencewhentheequipmentisoperatedinacommercial
environment.Thisequipment generates,uses,andcan radiateradio
frequencyenergyand,ifnotinstalledandusedinaccordancewiththis
instructionmanual,maycauseharmfulinterferencetoradiocommu-
nications.Operationofthisequipmentin a residential area is likely to
causeharmfulinterference,inwhichcasethe user will be required to
correct the interference at his own expense.
The internal modem of this equipment complies with Part 68 of the
FCC rules.
INSTALLATION
The power plug on this equipment is intended to serve as the device
forisolationoftheelectricalsupply.Theequipmentshouldbeinstalled
in close proximity to easily accessible electrical outlet and telephone
wall connector.
No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any
form or by means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose without
the express written permission of Neopost.
Copyright© Neopost 2005

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
GETTING STARTED .............................................8
SECTION A: BASIC FUNCTIONS ......................11
1. OVERALL PRESENTATION ................................................13
1.1 Overview ................................................................ 13
1.1.1 Overallview (mailingmachineand optional
feeder)........................................................... 13
1.1.2 Overallinside view ......................................... 14
1.1.3 Screenand keyboard..................................... 15
1.2 Installation .............................................................. 17
1.2.1 Preparationof themailing machine ................ 17
1.2.2 Installationwiththe feedplatform .................... 17
1.2.3 Installationof theautomaticfeeder(optional) .. 18
1.2.4 Installationofthe dynamicscale(optional) ...... 19
1.2.5 Connectionsat therear ofthe units................. 21
1.2.6 Inkcartridge ................................................... 23
1.2.7 Printinker servicing........................................ 24
1.2.8 Installationofthe WeighingPlatform ............... 24
1.3 Envelopefeeding (withthe autofeedsealer)............ 29
1.4 Label feeding ......................................................... 31
1.5 Fillingof theremovable waterbottle ........................ 32
1.6 Envelope moistening .............................................. 33
1.7 Operationwith aninserter ....................................... 33
2. PROTECTION BY AN ACCESS PIN CODE .......................35
3. USINGASCALE ...................................................................36
3.1 Using dynamicscale .............................................. 38
3.1.1 Dynamic scale OFF mode ............................. 38
3.1.2 Dynamicscale ON mode ............................... 38
3.1.3 Dynamicbatch mode ..................................... 39

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3.2 Operation withanexternal weighingplatform .......... 39
3.2.1 StandardMode .............................................. 39
3.2.2 DifferentialWeighing Mode............................ 40
3.3 Operation withanexternal scale ............................. 43
3.4 AdditionOfTheInsurance ValueIntoTheRateAnd
Job......................................................................... 44
4. ENTERING POSTAGE VALUE AND MAIL PROCESSING 46
4.1 Enteringpostage value........................................... 46
4.1.1 Manually......................................................... 46
4.1.2 Withanexternalscale .................................... 46
4.1.3 Witha dynamicscale ..................................... 46
4.2 Mail processing...................................................... 48
4.2.1 EnvelopeswithAutofeedSealer(exceptbatch
mode) ............................................................ 48
4.2.2 Envelopeswith dynamicscale inbatch mode. 49
4.2.3 Withthe feedplatformalone........................... 49
4.2.4 Labels............................................................ 50
5. MODIFICATION OF THE IMPRINT.....................................51
6. USING DEPARTMENTS......................................................54
7. OPERATION WITH AN EXTERNAL PC REMOTE
CONTROL ............................................................................55
8. POSTAGE-ON-CALL® CONNECTION ..............................56
8.1 Adding Postage ..................................................... 56
8.2 Clearinga POlockout ............................................ 57
8.3 Completing aninterrupted addpostage transaction 57
9. OPERATION WITH A ROLL TAPE DISPENSER (RTD) .....58
9.1 Overview ................................................................ 58
9.2 Connectionsat therear ofthe units ......................... 59
9.3 Loadinglabel roll .................................................... 59
9.4 Usingthe RTD........................................................ 61
9.5 Maintenance:.......................................................... 62

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SECTION B: ADVANCED FUNCTIONS .............65
1. FURTHER FUNCTIONS......................................................67
1.1 Pass through(SealOnly) mode .............................. 67
1.2 Dater mode ............................................................ 68
1.3 Mailingmachine generalconfiguration.................... 69
1.4 Configurationof themain screendisplay ................ 70
2. JOB MEMORY SAVING .......................................................72
2.1 Storing in usermemory "0" ..................................... 72
2.2 Recallingmemories................................................ 72
3. REPORT PRINTING ............................................................73
3.1 Operating mode: .................................................... 73
3.2 BatchRegisters...................................................... 74
3.3 AutomaticCall List ................................................. 75
3.4 ActiveFeature List ................................................. 75
3.5 Modules Details ..................................................... 76
3.6 ActivityError List .................................................... 76
3.7 Activity HistoryReport ............................................ 78
4. SUPERVISOR MODE ..........................................................79
4.1 Enabling thesupervisor mode ................................ 79
4.2 User setup(in supervisormode) ............................. 82
4.3 Supervisor setup .................................................... 82
4.3.1 Security.......................................................... 83
4.3.2 Time .............................................................. 84
4.3.3 Timeout.......................................................... 85
4.3.4 Rollpaper density .......................................... 86
4.3.5 Load rate table............................................... 86
4.3.6 DS tests......................................................... 87
4.3.7 Serialport setup............................................. 87
4.4 Display setup ......................................................... 87
4.5 Departments .......................................................... 88
4.6 Print inkerservicing ................................................ 90
4.7 Reports .................................................................. 90

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4.8 Inkinformation ........................................................ 91
4.9 Postalservices....................................................... 92
4.9.1 Audit .............................................................. 94
4.9.2 Updateregisters ............................................ 94
4.10 Onlineservices....................................................... 94
4.11 Load an advertisement slogan or a mini die............ 94
4.12 Rateconfiguration .................................................. 96
4.13 Dynamicscalehighaccuracy configurationmode... 96
4.14 Programming memories 1 to 9 ............................... 97
4.15 Textmodification................................................... 100
4.16 Exitingthe supervisormode.................................. 101
SECTION C: MAINTENANCE ADVICE ........... 103
1. TROUBLE SHOOTING .....................................................105
1.1 Misfeed ................................................................ 105
1.1.1 Intheautofeed sealer ................................... 105
1.1.2 Inthemailing machine.................................. 105
1.1.3 Inthedynamic scale ..................................... 107
1.2 Problemsmachine andfeeder.............................. 108
1.3 Problemsroll tapedispenser ................................ 111
1.4 Problem dynamicscale ........................................ 115
2. GENERAL MAINTENANCE ............................................... 116
2.1 Replacementof thebrush andmoistening sponges116
2.2 Cleaningof therollers ........................................... 117
2.3 Cleaningthe ink cartridge..................................... 118
2.4 Replacingtheenvelope pressureunits (dynamic
scale) ................................................................... 119
2.5 Removal ofthe postagemeter .............................. 120

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SECTION D: MAINTAINING YOUR DIGITAL
POSTAGE-ON-CALL® ACCOUNT............. 121
1. ACCOUNT NUMBER.........................................................123
2. ACCOUNT BALANCE ........................................................123
3. STATEMENTS....................................................................123
4. POST OFFICE REGULATIONS ........................................123
5. NO DEPOSIT POSTAGE-ON-CALL ACCOUNT ..............124
6. STANDARD DEPOSIT POSTAGE-ON-CALL ACCOUNT 124
INTERNATIONAL LETTER POST COUNTRY
CODE CHART.............................................. 127
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................ 129
ORDERING SUPPLIES..................................... 131
INDEX ................................................................ 133

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GETTINGSTARTED
1 Switchonthemachine;
2 EnteryourPINnumberusingthenumerickeysandvalidateby
pressing O
K
(see "Access Pin Code" section on page
35);
3 Enterthepostageprintvalueusingthenumerickeys;
4 Placeanenvelopeonthefeedplatform;
5 Press START
STOP .
Congratulations!Youhavesucceededinmeteringanenvelope.
Prior to switching off the machine, be sure to press key
. Turn off the machine only when the standby screen
is displayed (date and time).
Thiswillavoidkeepingtheinkcartridgeintheunprotected
printing position (which may cause the ink to dry and
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Special icons
Signals an essential piece of information that cannot be
missed.
Signals an important issue.
Indicates an interesting idea or special function.
Illustration through an example.

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1. OVERALLPRESENTATION .............................................13
1.1 Overview 13
1.1.1 Overallview(mailing machineandoptional
feeder) 13
1.1.2 Overallinsideview 14
1.1.3 Screenand keyboard 15
1.2 Installation 17
1.2.1 Preparationof themailing machine 17
1.2.2 Installationwith thefeed platform 17
1.2.3 Installationof theautomaticfeeder (optional) 18
1.2.4 Installationof thedynamic scale(optional) 19
1.2.5 Connections at the rear of the units 21
1.2.6 Inkcartridge 23
1.2.7 Printinker servicing 24
1.2.8 Installationof theWeighing Platform 24
1.3 Envelopefeeding(with theautofeedsealer) 29
1.4 Labelfeeding 31
1.5 Fillingof theremovablewater bottle 32
1.6 Envelopemoistening 33
1.7 Operationwith aninserter 33
2. PROTECTIONBYAN ACCESS PIN CODE ......................35
3. USING A SCALE ..............................................................36
3.1 Using dynamic scale 38
3.1.1 Dynamic scale OFF mode 38
3.1.2 Dynamic scale ON mode 38
3.1.3 Dynamicbatch mode 39
3.2 Operationwith anexternalweighing platform 39
3.2.1 StandardMode 39
3.2.2 DifferentialWeighingMode 40
3.3 Operationwith anexternal scale 43
3.4 AdditionOfThe Insurance Value IntoThe RateAnd
Job 44
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4. ENTERING POSTAGE VALUEAND MAIL PROCESSING 46
4.1 Enteringpostagevalue 46
4.1.1 Manually 46
4.1.2 With an external scale 46
4.1.3 With a dynamic scale 46
4.2 Mailprocessing 48
4.2.1 EnvelopeswithAutofeed Sealer(exceptbatch
mode) 48
4.2.2 Envelopes with dynamic scale in batch mode 49
4.2.3 Withthe feedplatform alone 49
4.2.4 Labels 50
5. MODIFICATION OF THE IMPRINT...................................51
6. USING DEPARTMENTS ...................................................54
7. OPERATION WITHAN EXTERNALPC REMOTE
CONTROL ........................................................................55
8. POSTAGE-ON-CALL®CONNECTION..............................56
8.1 AddingPostage 56
8.2 Clearing a PO lockout 57
8.3 Completingan interruptedaddpostage transaction 57
9. OPERATION WITH AROLL TAPE DISPENSER (RTD) ....58
9.1 Overview 58
9.2 Connections at the rear of the units 59
9.3 Loadinglabel roll 59
9.4 UsingtheRTD 61
9.5 Maintenance: 62

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1. OVERALL PRESENTATION
1.1 Overview
1.1.1 Overall view (mailing machine and optional
feeder)
cover
pre-cut
label
dispenser
graphic
screen keyboard
ON/OFF
switch
(rear)
memory
card
reader
adjustable
side
guide
conveyorfront
guide
cover
removable
rear
guide
accessories
and
documentation
storage
feed
platform autofeed sealer mailing machine
table
modem
connector
(rear)

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1.1.2 Overall inside view
postage
meter
ink
cartridge
bluebuttonfor
conveyorrelease
device
removable
waterbottle
-A(left):upto3/8inch
-
B
(right):from3/8to5/8inchwithoutthedynamicscaleand
from3/8to1/2inchwiththedynamicscale
label dispenser flap
thicknessadjustment
2positions bluebutton:

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1.1.3 Screen and keyboard
advertisement postage value
date
menuselection
keys
text
mail
class
die
warning
message
user
definable
parameter
moistener
mode RTDor precut
label
dynamic
scale
DEPT NEXTSEAL IMPRNT
XX - XX - XX
DEPT123456 MARKET
DES 1235,012
00.000
0 LB 0.0 OZ
RATE_NAME1
RATE
Low Postage
NEXTSCALE SUPERVMENU
XX - XX - XX
Low Postage
DEPT123456 MARKET
DES 1235,012
00.000
0 LB 0.0 OZ
RATE_NAME1
Low Postage

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:lockingandstandbymode
M: access to memories (storing into memories
andmemoryrecall)
:label modeselection
C:inputvaluereset(includingpostage)
START
STOP :switchingon/offenvelopeorlabelfeed.
0to 9:numericentrykeys
OK or O
K
:validatingaselection
ESCAPE :returntopreviousmenuwithnovalidation
EXIT :returntousermode(fromsupervisormode)
HOME :returntomainmenuwithnovalidation(except
timeout)
MENU :accesstomainusermenu,ormainsupervisor
menuinsupervisormode
NEXT :indicatesthatthereareotherchoicessettablein
thenextpage
SUPERV : access to Supervisor mode
:allowsto accessto other choice
:allowsto accessto other choice
:allowsto accessto other choice
:allowsto accessto other choice

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1.2 Installation
1.2.1 Preparation of the mailing machine
The mailing machine should be installed on a flat horizontal
surface.
Allowsufficientfreespaceasfollows:
-abovethemachinetoenabletheopeningof thecovers
-attherearforthemachinecooling.
WiththeON/OFFswitchinthe“O”position,connectthepower
cordtotherearofthemachineandtoan110VACelectricaloutlet.
Insertoneendthetelephonecableintothemodemconnectorat
therearofthemachineandtheothertoananalogtelephonewall
jackforPostage-On-Call®resettingconnection.
Forsecuritypurposes,pleaseensurethatalltheitemsare
correctlyassembledprior to switchonthe configuration.
1.2.2 Installation with the feed platform
Assemblethefeedplatformwiththemailingmachine.
Prior to moving the whole machine, you must separate
the mailing machine from the feed platform.

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1.2.3 Installation of the automatic feeder (optional)
- Alignthefeederwiththemailingmachine;
- Pushthefeedertowardsthe machine,takingcaretokeepthe
centeringpin aligned asindicated;
- Threadthefeederscrewinthe mailingmachine.Then,usingthe
knurled tightening knob, push and screw to lock (if the two
devicesarenotclosingproperly,slightlyrotatethegearprotruding
fromthefeederandrepeattheoperation).
centeringpin
tighteningknob
(onthe side)
(gear)
Prior to moving the whole machine, the mailing machine,
the feeder and the platform must be separated.
- Assemblethefeed platformwith thefeederas indicated.

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1.2.4 Installation of the dynamic scale (optional)
The equipment including a dynamic scale (the whole
system representing approximately 120 lbs) requires the
use of a steady and rigid table, in order to prevent any
weighingproblem.Besurenottoinstallthemachineinan
area exposed to the sunlight or to air drafts.
- Alignthedynamicscalewiththemailingmachine;
- Push the dynamic scale towards the machine, taking care to
keep the centering pin aligned as indicated;
- Threadthedynamicscalescrewinthe mailingmachine.Then,
usingtheknurledtighteningknob,pushandscrewtolock(ifthe
two devices are not closing properly, slightly rotate the gear
protrudingfromthedynamicscaleandrepeattheoperation).
centeringpin
tighteningknob
(onthe side)
(gear)
- Alignthefeederwiththedynamicscale;
- Pushthefeedertowardsthedynamicscale,takingcaretokeep
thecentering pinalignedas indicated;
- Threadthefeederscrewinthe dynamicscale.Then,usingthe
knurled tightening knob, push and screw to lock (if the two
devicesarenotclosingproperly,slightlyrotatethegearprotruding
fromthefeederandrepeattheoperation).

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When the whole system needs to be shifted manually, the
mailingmachine,thedynamicscale,thefeederandtheplatform
should be separated from one another.
When the machine is to be moved using any mechanical
equipment, please, contact the customer service.
centeringpin
tighteningknob
(onthe side)
(gear)
- Assemblethefeed platformwith thefeederas indicated:
Wholeconfiguration