Pitney Bowes MAILSTATION 2 User manual

Digital Postage Meter
Quick Install Guide
US English Version

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Operating Guide
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Quick Install Guide
Sample Pack of
Tape Sheets
Phone Cord Power Cord
Ink Cartridge
Reorder #797-M
mailstation 2™ Scale
Contents
Reorder #612-9
PC Meter Connect™
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mailstation 2™
K700081 Rev. X
Installation CD
USB Cord
System Requirements:
Windows 2000 or Windows XP, Vista - latest Service Packs
1.2 GHz processor
512 Mb RAM

NOTE:
THE METER IS SHIPPED WITHOUT POSTAGE.
You transfer funds to the meter as part of the setup process
mailstation 2™ CD Installation
Set-up: Using PC
mailstation™
Application CD
1
If your PC has an Internet connection:
Place the mailstation 2™ CD
into the CD ROM drive.
Follow the instructions on your computer.
Download the software from:
http://support.pb.com/K7M0
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If you do not have a PC with an internet connection
If you cannot use the installation CD:
Turn to Set-up for Analog Phone Line Use on page 11.
1
Please do not apply power to your
mailstation 2™ until instructed to.
2
Preparing your computer
First the mailstation 2™ Quick Install Software checks your
system for two things:
- Does it meet the minimum requirements
- Does it have the software components needed to run PC Meter
Connect™. The Quick Install Software will then add any missing
components. This process may take several minutes to complete.
NOTE: Administrative privilages may be required
before you can install the software on your system.

4Install optional scale
Position the scale on top of the meter as shown.
Connect the scale cable to the scale connector on the back of the
mailstation 2™ at the scale icon.
Tighten the screws to ensure a secure connection.
If you want to place the scale in a different location, an optional
four-foot scale cable (#978-6) can be purchased by contacting
Pitney Bowes.
3
Follow the instructions presented on your
computer screen
Next, the mailstation 2™ Quick Install Software will guide you
through the installation. Respond to the prompt on each screen,
then click Next.
FPO
Set-up: Using PC
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Follow the instructions presented on your
computer screen
5Connect the Meter to the Computer
Set-up: Using PC
Connect the USB cable to the back of the meter.
Connect the other end of the cable to the PC.
NOTE: For printing postage, the mailstation 2™ does not have to
be connected to a computer. However, if you add funds frequently,
we recommend you keep it connected.
6Connect Power
Plug the power cord into the unit as shown and into a convenient
outlet that is not controlled by a switch or power strip.
There is no On/Off switch on your meter.
The meter takes a few moments to start up. Then the computer
tells you when it can communicate with the meter.
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1. Click Next on the screen to begin installing the ink cartridge.
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7Install Ink Cartridge
Set-up: Using PC
2. Lift the cover.
Note: If the cartridge is not visible, close the cover, and
on the postage meter press the Enter key.
3. Press unlock symbol to open ink cartridge latch.
4. Remove and discard the yellow insert.
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Remove new cartridge
from plastic bag.
B C Remove silver foil strip from
bottom of ink cartridge.
Install new cartridge into machine.
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Press the front edge of the ink latch to lock the cartridge
in place.
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7Install Ink Cartridge
Set-up: Using PC
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FTo continue, close the cover and on the meter press Enter.
GIf the new ink cartridge is in place, click Yes.
7Install Ink Cartridge (continued)
HInk preparation takes about 2 minutes to complete.
Set-up: Using PC
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8Create a Test print
Set-up: Using PC
When prompted, insert a spare envelope or a tape sheet
for a test print.
If the test print is poor, click Not OK to perform additional
printer maintenance and print another test image.
If the test print is good, click OK.
ATTENTION
To print correctly insert
tape or envelope against
the rear and side walls.
The system will detect the
envelope and automatically
begin printing.
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9Connect to Pitney Bowes Data Center
Set-up: Using PC
Your postage meter does not come with pre-loaded postage.
The mailstation 2™ will connect to the Pitney Bowes
Data Center to automatically download a basic amount
of postage to your meter.
You may then print a receipt for the postage that
is downloaded.
After loading postage into your system, the mailstation 2™
may automatically download any relevant updates plus
whatever features you may have ordered.
10Updating Your Software
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