Pitney Bowes DM200L User manual

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US English Version
Quick Install Guide
1 Elmcroft Road
Stamford, Connecticut 06926-0700
www.pitneybowes.com
For Service or Supplies
Customer Support: 1.800.522.0020
Product Name: DM200L
Model P700
PB Form AW-19738 07/06
© 2006 Pitney Bowes Inc.
All Rights Reserved
Printed in the USA
DM200L Digital Mailing System
Your new system has been
designed so that you can
set it up on your own, and
begin processing mail in just
a short time.
Carefully following the
sequence of steps presented
in this guide will result in
a successful installation.
Printed on recyclable paper
*AW19738REVA*

DM200L Quick Reference
DM200L
Mailing System
Contents
1
Moistener
(optional)
Weighing
Platform
(optional)
Stacker
Ink Cartridge
(Reorder #739-5)
Print Head
in Package
Tape Sheets
Phone Cord Power Cord Phone Line
Splitter
Operating Guide Quick Install
Guide
Quick
Reference
Please do not apply power to your DM200L until Step 3.
Before You Start:
Make sure you have an analog phone line available.
DM200L Base
Your Pitney Bowes Mailing System DM200L may be delivered in two
separate shiping cartons, Carefully unpack both cartons, and check
that you have received all the contents below.
What To Expect
When Trading In a Previous Pitney Bowes Mailing System
• If you are returning any of the following
You will be receiving a carton with instructions
on how to return the mailing sytem to Pitney Bowes,
and how to transfer any remaining postage back to
your postage account.
E700 Personal PostTM
Postage Meter
DM100® Desktop
Mailing System
B700 PostPerfect®
Postage Meter
K700 MailstationTM
Digital Postage Meter
6900 Series
Postage Meter
• If you are returning Any Other Pitney Bowes
mailing system not shown above
You will be contacted by a Pitney Bowes Representative
to arrange for a pick up. Any remaing postage will be
transferred back to your postage account at that time.
If you have any questions, please call product support at 1-800-522-0020
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3
Step
3Connect Power
Plug the power cord into a convenient outlet.
2
Power
Step
2Connect Phone Cord
The DM200L requires an analog
phone line. Select a location for the
system near an analog phone line
and connect the phone cord.
The following are usually analog phone lines:
• Fax lines
-A phone line splitter is supplied if you want
to tap into the fax line
• Residential phone lines
• Lines used by modems or credit card readers
- If you are using a DSL Modem you may
require a filter
Phone
Phone systems installed
in some businesses are
not analog and may
damage your DM200L.
If you are unsure about
your phone line, contact
your telephone company
or local network
administrator.
ATTENTION:
Step
1
Remove all shipping tape attached to your system.
Be sure to open the top cover and remove inside shipping tape.
Your DM200L mailing system is designed to rest on a handy base that
provides convenient storage in a pullout drawer. The base also allows
for more stacking capacity in the catch tray before having to remove the
processed envelopes. Your mailing system can be positioned on the base
now - before you begin the install process - or after all the steps have
been completed. It’s your choice.
Remove Shipping Tape
Please do not apply power to your DM200L until Step 3.

5
4
Key in Minutes
9:MM
OK and Continue
Again, if the current 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.
Step
5Set Local Time (continued)
Please be careful in selecting the AM or PM key.
You MUST set the local time AM/PM correctly during the
installation process. If set incorrectly, your meter may print
the wrong date on your mail. In this case you must contact
Pitney Bowes Technical Support at 1-800-522-0020.
ATTENTION:
Check one last time, paying particular attention to the
AM/PM setting. If the curent local time is correct, select
This is correct.
CURRENT LOCAL TIME
9:25 AM
This is correct
Adjust this time
Select AM or PM
9:25
AM
PM
Step
4Select Language
Step
5
Set Local Time
After selecting a language, you have to set the correct
local time. The meter contains an internal clock with a
factory-set time, but that time may be incorrect for your
local time zone.
English
Espanol
Select LANGUAGE
After the DM200L powers up and completes its
self-checks, the screen will prompt you to select
the language you wish to use. Simply press the
small round button next to your choice.
Key in Hours <0-12>
HH:
OK and Continue
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.

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Remove the tape strip
from print head.
Slide the print head pegs
down into the grooves.
Squeeze the tabs on the
sides of the print head
and push the print head
flush against the wall.
D
DE E
F
F
Tabs
Step
6Install the Print Head (continued)
Remove the print head
from packaging.
Peg
Rubber
Washer
Peg
Tape Strip
C
C
B
B
Step
6
Install the Print Head
The following screen will appear.
Open the access cover.
Flip open the guard.
A
A
Ink Cartridge Guard
No print head
detected. Open cover
to install print
head and ink tank.
Please install print
head & ink tank.
Close cover to
continue.
When you open the cover
the screen will prompt....

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Step
8Install the Weighing Platform (optional)
The optional weighing platforn consists of two pieces. Place
the flat blue platform on top of the gray base unit, being sure
the four pegs on the platform fit into the corresponding holes
in the base unit.
Position the assembled weighing platform as shown. Now,
plug the connector on the bottom of the base unit the matching
connector on the DM200L.
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Step
7Install the Ink Cartridge
Remove the ink cartridge
from the bag. The tape
attached to the bottom of
the cartridge is designed
to remain in the bag when
the cartridge is removed.
If it doesn’t, peel off the
tape before use.
Lower the cartridge into
the cavity. The ridges on
either side of the cartridge
will slide into the grooves.
Return the guard back
to the operating position
and click to close.
Close the cover. The
system will automatically
start the printer installation
procedure.
Ridge
Groove
A
AB
B
C
CD
D
“CLICK”
Ridge

10 11
Step
11Contact Pitney Bowes Data Center
You have to add postage funds to your
meter before you use it.
(See Step 13 for explanation)
If you select Yes, key in your dialing prefix and select Continue.
If you select No, your system will automatically dial the
Data Center.
No Yes/Enter
Number(s) dialed to
get an outside line
9
Continue
Do you have to dial
a number to reach an
outside line
(Yes or No)?
If you are using the analog
phone line shared with the
fax machine, check if that
fax requires a dialing prefix.
If your phone requires a number to reach
an outside line (for example, if you have
to dial 9), press the Yes key.
Step
9Print a Test Pattern
When prompted, insert a spare envelope
or a tape sheet for a test print.
For proper printing,
position mail flat against
rear registration wall and
gently slide mail to the
right on feed deck.
The system will detect
the envelope and
automatically guide it
through the printing
mechanism.
Good test print - no missing lines Poor test print
If the test print is good, press Yes on the
control panel.
If the test print is poor,
press No to perform additional maintenance.
Step
10Enter Scale Location Code
If you have purchased the
optional weighing platform,
key in the correct scale code
for your location. Codes for
each state can be found in
the back of this guide.
• Select Continue.
No Yes/Enter
Enter 2 digit scale
code supplied by PB
#16 (1-31)
Continue
registration
wall

12 13
Press Yes or No for a receipt.
No Yes/Enter
Adding Postage
Please Wait...
Transfer Successful
Added $####.00
Available $####.00
Receipt (Yes or No)
Step
14Print Your Receipt
If you choose to print a receipt, follow the display directions.
Please insert
envelope or tape
sheet to print
receipt.
CONFIRM ADD POSTAGE
Adding $####.00
(Yes or No)?
You will be asked to confirm
your choice.
Enter amount of
postage to add.
$#.00
Continue
PBP Balance
Prepaid $####.##
Other $####.##
Continue
Step
12Check Your Account Balance
Your DM200L system will automatically dial the
Postage By Phone™ Data Center and, after a brief
delay, display your Postage By Phone™ balance.
Dialing and Connecting
screens will appear:
Step
13Load Postage Into Your System
Dialing
9.555-1212
Please wait...
Connecting
Please wait...
Checking Balance
Please wait...
If you supplied funds for postage
when you aquired this system,
they will already be in your
Postage Account. For security
reasons the meter cannot be
preloaded with your postage.In
this Step, you will transfer postage
into the meter.
Key in the amount of postage you
wish to add. You can enter whole
dollar amounts only.
• Select Continue.
* Note: For Troubleshooting
see page 17.
• Select Continue.

14 15
Step
16 Congratulations!
Your Mailing System is Operational
• Select OK.
Your system is ready
to use.
To customize your
postage settings and
learn all about using
your DM200L, see the
Operating Guide.
Continue to next page to setup moistener and stacker.
INSTALLATION
SUCCESSFUL!
OK
Step
15 Update Your Software
UPDATE AVAILABLE
Get update now
Skip: get later
• Select Get update now.
Note: If any system updates are available, or if you have
purchased any value-added features, the software will be
downloaded at this time. Follow the screen prompts.
SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD
COMPLETE
Continue
• The updated files will
automatically download to,
and install on, your system.
Follow the screen prompts.
• When the software installation
process has been completed
select Continue.
File x of y
XX%
Installing updates
Please wait...

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Troubleshooting
No Dial Tone –
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 prex if your phone
system needs a number to reach an outside line.
If you are using a DSL line you may require a DSL lter.
Contact your telephone company or local network administrator
Cannot Reach Data Center –
Check that you have entered a dialing prex if your phone
system needs a number to reach an outside line.
Not Enough Funds –
You have tried to add more postage than you have in your
account at Pitney Bowes.
To Change Information During the Setup Procedure –
• Press Clear key on numeric keypad.
• At Install Not Complete, either go back to the previous step
or return to the Install Start.
To Change Information After the Setup Program is Complete –
• Press the Options functions key.
• Press the green Page Down button twice.
• Select Advanced Features.
• Press Page Down.
• Select Run Install Mode.
Still have questions?
For installation support call: 1.800.522.0020.
Reference Model: P7L1.
Alternately, your questions may be answered in the Operator Guide.
Install Moistener
The moistener will click
into place.
Fill the moistener reservoir with
Pitney Bowes E-Z Seal sealing
solution. You may fill it later if
you don't plan on moistening and
sealing envelopes right now.
Position Stacker
Position the stacker next to the
DM200L as shown. The stacker
provides a convenient location to
store your processed mail, tape
sheets, and operator guide.
Stacker
Solution
Level
“CLICK”
If you have purchased the
optional moistener with
your DM200L, position
the moistener on the left
side of the transport deck
as shown. Hold down the
blue release lever and
slide moistener from left
to right even with the feed
platform.
Moistener
Release
Lever

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Scale codes for locations
in the United States
Locations near a boundary may enter either code.
State Code
Missouri
North of Springeld 15
Springeld and south 14
Montana
Helena and north 18
South of Helena 17
Nebraska 16
Nevada 13
New Hampshire 17
New Jersey 16
New Mexico 11
New York
Kingston and north 17
South of Kingston 16
North Carolina
Raleigh and north 14
South of Raleigh 13
North Dakota 18
Ohio
Akron and north 16
South of Akron 15
Oklahoma
North of Oklahoma City 14
Oklahoma City and south 13
State Code
Oregon
Salem and north 18
South of Salem 17
Pennsylvania 16
Rhode Island 16
South Carolina 13
South Dakota 17
Tennessee 13
Texas
NE of Colorado River 12
SE of Colorado River 11
Utah 13
Vermont 17
Virginia
North of Roanoke 15
Roanoke and south 14
Washington DC 15
Washington State 18
West Virginia 15
Wisconsin
Green Bay and north 18
South of Green Bay 17
Wyoming 15
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Scale codes for locations
in the United States
Locations near a boundary may enter either code.
State Code
Alabama
Birmingham and north 13
South of Birmingham 12
Alaska (see map on page 16)
Arizona
Phoenix and north 12
South of Phoenix 11
Arkansas 13
California (see map on page 16)
Colorado
Denver and north 13
South of Denver 12
Connecticut 16
Delaware 15
Florida
W Palm Beach and north 11
South of W Palm Beach 10
Georgia 12
Hawaii 9
Idaho
N of Salmon River Mtns. 17
S of Salmon River Mtns. 16
State Code
Illinois
North of Springeld 16
Springeld and south 15
Indiana
North of Indianapolis 16
Indianapolis and south 15
Iowa
North of Des Moines 17
Des Moines and south 16
Kansas
North of Wichita 15
Wichita and south 14
Kentucky 14
Louisiana 12
Maine 18
Maryland 15
Massachusetts 17
Michigan
NW of Lake Michigan 18
SE of Lake Michigan 17
Minnesota 18
Mississippi
Kosciusko and north 13
South of Kosciusko 12

Notes
Anchorage
Chico
San Francisco
Modesto
San Luis Obispo Bakersfield
Location Code = 27
Location Code = 26
Location Code = 23
Location Code = 16
Location Code = 15
Location Code = 14
Location Code = 13
Scale codes for locations
in Alaska and California
Locations near a boundary may enter either code.
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