Pitney Bowes DM100i Series User manual

DM100i/DM125/DM200L/DM225
Digital Mailing Systems
Quick Install Guide
US English Edition
Shipping & Mailing
Postage management

Contents
Quick Install Guide
(this document)
Mailing System
Scale
(optional)
StackerBase
(DM200L / DM225 only)
Quick Reference
Ethernet Cable
LAN Adapter
(DM125 / DM225 only)
Power Cord USB Cable
Moistener
and EZ-Seal
(optional)
PBI Ink Cartridge
(Reorder #793-5)
Print Head
in Package
Tape Sheets
postage
tape sheets

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Use the included LAN Adapter (only available with DM125/DM225
models) to connect to your network. Follow Step 3. Connect via
LAN setup.
If a direct LAN connection is not available (DM100i/DM200L and/
or DM125/DM225 clients without LAN capability), please install the
PC Meter Connect™ Desktop application, available online at www.
pitneybowes.com/support/pcmc. After you’ve installed the PC Meter
Connect Desktop Application, follow the onscreen instructions, which
will guide you through the rest of the system setup process. You won’t
need to refer to this Quick Install Guide again.
Step 1. Remove the shipping materials.
Step 2. Connect.
Open the top cover of the meter and remove any
packing material, protective foam, or tape that may
be present. Close the cover.
If you’re replacing another Pitney Bowes meter with
this one, you’ll need to first remove the postage
funds from your old meter. Refer to the
“return” or “transfer” documents provided.
For best results, we strongly encourage you to follow the steps in this
guide in sequential order.
RequestServiceSupport,OrderSuppliesor
CheckPostageAccountBalanceOn-Line
www.pb.com
Select“MyAccount”
orcall
1-800-522-0020
ProductDescription
DMXXX
PXXX
XXXXXXX
SerialNumber
ProductCode(PCN)
Request Service Support, Order Supplies or
Check Postage Account Balance On-Line
www.pb.com
Select “My Account”
or call
1-800-522-0020
Product Description
DMXXX
PXXX XXXXXXX
Serial NumberProduct Code (PCN)
You’ll need to connect to the Pitney Bowes
Data Center to add postage funds, download
software updates, and perform USPS required
inspections.
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2
Plug one end of the Ethernet cable included
in the kit into a network connection on the
wall. Plug the other end of the Ethernet
cable into the network adapter as shown.
Step 3. Connect via LAN setup.
DM125/DM225
Connect the short USB extension cable (approximately 6”) from the
back of your meter to the LAN adapter as shown. Make sure that the
other two ports remain open, as shown by the red Xs in the diagram.
Step 4. Plug your meter into a power outlet.
Connect the power cord from the back of your meter to a power outlet.
Choose a power outlet that is not controlled by a wall switch, so the
meter stays powered on.
If you have this model, turn the
On/Off switch on.
Power
Power
On/Off Switch
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Step 5. Select you language.
When you power on the meter, it will perform a brief self-check
process, after which you can select the language you wish to use.
Simply press the small round button next to your language choice.
Make sure that your meter is set to the correct local time. Otherwise,
the Post Office may return your mail unsent. You’ll set hours first,
then minutes.
HH:
If the hour value displayed (HH) is correct, simply select OK and
Continue. If the hour value is wrong, key in the correct value
before pressing OK and Continue.
Step 6. Set your local time.

4
Important: You must set the AM/PM correctly. If the local time is off by
12 hours then your system may print the wrong date on your mail, which
could result in its rejection by the Post Office.
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Check one last time, paying special attention to the AM/PM setting.
If the current local time is correct, select This is correct.
Step 6. Set your local time. (continued)
Again, if the minutes value displayed (MM) is correct, simply
select OK and Continue. If the minutes value is wrong, key in
the correct value before pressing OK and Continue.

5
Next, you should see the
following prompt. Follow
steps A-F to install the print
head.
C. Remove the print
head from its packaging.
Peg
Peg
Tape Strip
A. Open the top cover.
B. Unlatch and flip up
the ink cartridge guard.
Ink Cartridge Guard
When you open the cover
the screen will show this prompt.
Step 7. Install the print head.

6
Remove the tape strip
from the bottom of the
print head.
Slide the print head pegs
into the lower set of grooves.
Tabs
Step 7 Install the print head. (continued)
Squeeze the tabs and push
the print head flush against
the meter walls.
Remove the plastic cap
from the bottom of the
print head.
OR
Depending on
your model
D.
E. F.
Important: In order to prevent damage to your meter, be careful while
performing this step.
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7
Remove the ink cartridge
from the bag. The silver
foil strip on the bottom
of the cartridge should
remain in the bag when
the cartridge is withdrawn.
Drop the cartridge in next
to the print head. The label
on the top of the cartridge
should face front.
Close the guard and
click to secure.
Close the top cover. The
meter will automatically
prepare the ink cartridge
for use.
Step 8. Install the ink cartridge.
“CLICK”
A.
C.
B.
D.

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Step 9. Print a test pattern.
When prompted, insert a spare envelope
or a tape sheet for a test print.
Good test print - no missing lines Poor test print
If the test print is good, press the green Yes/Enter
button on the front of the meter.
If the test print is poor, press No to perform
additional maintenance.
No Yes/Enter
For proper printing,
position mail flat
against registration
wall and gently slide
mail to the right on
feed deck.
The system will detect
the envelope and
automatically pull it
through the printing
mechanism.
Registration
Wall
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