quadient IS-280 User manual

Franking Machine
Base Swap Guide
IS-280

Table of Contents
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Swap mailing system base
unit
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Base swap process
Please read the following information carefully to complete the
installation of your new base unit.
1- Preparing the Mailing System
How to Prepare a New Base for Swap
If it is possible to use the MENU button on the faulty base please remove your ink
cartridge using the following path.
This cartridge will be refitted to the new base during the installation
process.
1. Press the MENU button and select Ink Cartridge.Then Ink Cartridge Replacement.
2. Lower the front cover and pull the left side of the blue latch to the open position.
Remove the cartridge.
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3. Remove the power cable from the rear of the base
4. Remove other cables from the rear of the base
5. Lift the weight platform off of the base and remove the cable. Store the platform in a
safe place, it will be reconnected at the end of the process.
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6. Carefully place the base unit onto its back.Open the cover as shown to locate the
meter
7. Remove the meter from the old base unit. Keep the meter in a safe place.The meter
will be refitted during the swap process.
Close the meter cover and place the faulty base to one side.
8. Remove the new base unit from the box.Open the front cover as shown in the diagram.
Remove the packing material.Then close the front cover.
Do not fit the ink cartridge at this stage.
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9. Place the new unit onto its back to access the meter cover. Open the cover and refit
the meter as shown.If the cover does not close properly, the meter is not fitted
correctly.
10. Turn the unit back to the upright position. Refit the weight platform by connecting the
plug as shown and placing the platform back on top of the base unit.
11. If you use LAN :
Reconnect the LAN to the port as shown in the following diagram.
Check that the LAN cable is also connected to the correct socket on the wall.
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12. If you use PC Meter Link :
Reconnect the PC Meter Link to the port as shown in the following diagram.
To Run PC Meter Link application, please see more details in the
Installation Guide
Plug to the USB cable square end to your system
Plug the USB cable flat end to your computer
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13. Connect the power adapter to the back of the new base as shown and then power
on.
Allow the unit to power up then follow the setup procedure below.
Whenthe unit powersup a messagewith an errorcodemayappear.
This is due to the base Looking for the ink cartridge.To skip this
screen Press:
If you useTelephone modem :
Reconnect the Telephone modem to the USB port as shown in the diagram.
Check that theTelephone cable is also connected to the correct socket on the wall.
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2- Setting up Connections
In this section you are required to select the connection type.The three options offered are
MODEM, LAN or PC Meter Link.
• If Modem is selected a connection via an analogue telephone line is required. See
How to Use Modem connection on page 8.
• If the LAN option is selected the unit will test the connection for any security/proxy
settings.If a proxy server is detected the network administrator will be required to
obtain the settings for connection to the Neopost server.See How to Use LAN
connection on page 9.
•If the PC Meter Link is selected a connection via a USB cable to PC is required.See
How to Use PC Meter Link Connection on page 11.
Setting up connection with an Analog Modem
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How to Use Modem connection
To continue the process press:
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2. Before pressing OK check that theTelephone modem is connected from the base to
the telephone socket then press:
3. Select the connection type
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4. Enter prefix if required.
5. Enter the required prefix then press OK
Setting up connection with LAN
How to Use LAN connection
To continue the process press:
1.
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2. Before pressing OK check that the LAN is connected from the base to the LAN socket
then press:
3. Select the LAN connection.
4. To continue press:
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Setting up connection with PC Meter Link
You must run the PC Meter Link application before selecting
this connection type.Please refer to Installation Guide
How to Use PC Meter Link Connection
To continue the process press:
1.
2. Before pressing OK check that the USB cable is connected from the base to the PC
then press:
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3. Select PC Meter Link connection.
4. To continue press:
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3- Installing Mailing System Base
How to install a new Base
After your connection is checked, the following screens will be displayed.
A connection to the Neopost system must be completed to finish the swap process.
To continue press OK
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2. Wait for the system to connect to the Neopost server.
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3. On this screen, press to continue
In the next step you are required to fit the ink cartridge and carry out a test imprint to
align the print head.
You will require a plain envelope to complete the test.
Follow the next instructions to complete this process.
4. To continue press:
5. The following screen appears:
Do not press OK until ink cartridge is installed.
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6. To install the ink cartridge. Open the front cover and pull the left side of the blue lever
to the open position.
Fit the ink cartridge and then click the blue lever back to the closed position as shown
below.
7. Close the front cover then press:
To continue press:
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8. Place an envelope into the print area towards the back right corner.The unit will
perform a test print.When the process is complete remove the envelope .
You may have to carry this test out several times to align the head correctly.
9. Continue the test until “F” is the straightest Line
When the process is finished press:
10. The swap process is now complete.Press:
Please power the unit off then on before processing mail.
This will save any settings in the system.
Please call us at 1-800-661-0200 if you require assistance.
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I
installation 1
Installation 11
L
LAN 7
P
PC Meter Link 7, 11
T
telephone 7
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