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Set-Up and Installation Guide
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Standard Contents
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1 - PostBase Mailing Machine
2 - Scale Platform
3 - Catch Tray with Bracket
4 - Ink Cartridge Set
5 - Power Cable
6 - Ethernet Cable
7 - USB Cable
8 - Operator Manual
9 - Labels
10 - Hand Feed Tray
11 - FP Shipment Packing List
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Optional Accessories
12 - Envelope Moistener
13 - Automatic Feeder w/
14 - Sealit
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- Power Cable
- Sponge with Basket
- Feeder Deck
- Pendulum
19 - External Modem
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- Analog Line
- USB Cable
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- Please allow 45 minutes for PostBase Installation
Before you Start, Identify which Machine you Have:
PostBase Semi-Automatic
If you have a PostBase
Semi-Automatic 30 or 45, begin at step 2 and follow instructions coded in this color.
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PostBase Automatic
If you have a PostBase
Automatic 45 or 65, begin at step 3 and follow instructions coded in this color and .
Attach Hand Feed Tray (or Envelope Moistener) to the PostBase Machine
- Gently raise the left hand side of the PostBase as indicated by the arrow
- Slide the Hand Feed Tray up to the left side of the PostBase, as shown
- Gently lower the PostBase Machine over Hand Feed Tray’s locking clips, as shown
(Note: Both the Hand Feed Tray and PostBase should be flush)
- For Semi-Automatic Machines, proceed to Step 7
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Attach Automatic Feeder to the PostBase Machine
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Attach Feeder Deck to the Automatic Feeder
- Gently raise the left hand side of the Automatic Feeder as indicated by the arrow
- Slide the Feeder Deck up to the left side of the Automatic Feeder, as shown
- Gently lower the Automatic Feeder over Feeder Deck’s locking clips, as shown
- Insert the Pendulum in the Feeder Deck Opening as shown, until
Pendulum has locked into place
(Note: Both the Automatic Feeder and Feeder Deck should be flush)
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Preparing Automatic Feeder
- Push button on the Automatic Feeder Window as shown
- Remove Sealer Tank as shown
- From the back of the Automatic Feeder, remove Sealer Tray as shown
- Insert Sponge (metal side up) into the front of the tray as shown; push down on Sponge so it is flush with top of tray
(Note: Sponge can only be inserted one way)
- Insert Sealer Tray back to it’s original location as shown
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Before you Begin,
Activate your PostBase Machine
- Locate the Shipment Packing List included with your shipment;
Identify your Customer # and
Meter Serial # (ex: 61800000) on this form as shown
- Call FP Toll-Free @
866-750-7570, then select option 1 to look up your PIN
- Key in your Account #, Zip Code, and Meter Serial # as directed by the phone prompts
FP Mailing Solutions
140 N. Mitchell Ct.
Addison, IL 60101
United States
800-341-6052 www.fp-usa.com
Shipment Packing List
August 17, 2011
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Order No. RO1234567 Customer No. 512345678
Purchase Order No.
Total Packages 1
Type
Resource
Item
Resource
Fixed Asset
Fixed Asset
Fixed Asset
Resource
Resource
Resource
Resource
Resource
Resource
Ship-to
Phone:
ABC CORPORATION
JOHN JOHNSBURG
123 MAIN STREET
MAILING, US 12345
United States
1234567890
Package No. Shipping Agent Shipping Agent Service
PK000000000 FEDEX 2Day
External Tracking No. Weight
111111111111 7
No.
PACCT50
PACKAGE
PAD30
PB0061800155
PBASEP000415
PFS0EPF00196
PREPORT1
PSCALE15
PSPEED65
PTEXT12
RGPOST
UNL
Description
POSTBASE #ACCOUNTS 50
Serial No. Quantity
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1
POSTBASE ADVERTS 30
POSTBASE METER COMMERCIAL 7777777
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POSTBASE BASE/LABEL/SCALE
POSTBASE AUTO FEEDER/SEALER EPF00156 1
REPORTONE SOFTWARE ACTIVATION
POSTBASE SCALE 15LB
POSTBASE SPEED 65LPM
POSTBASE TEXT MESSAGES 12
POSTBASE RATEGUARD 5-15LB
UNLIMITED RESETS
EP000123 1
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1
1
1
1
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- Please note that the Hand Feed Tray is not required if using an Automatic Feeder
- Gently raise the left hand side of the PostBase as indicated by the arrow
- Slide the Automatic Feeder up to the left side of the PostBase, as shown
- Gently lower the PostBase Machine over Automatic Feeder’s locking clips, as shown
(Note: Both the Automatic Feeder and PostBase should be flush)
- Unscrew the black cap of the Sealer Tank; fill tank with Sealit solution as shown
- Screw the black cap back onto the Sealer Tank; re-install tank to it’s original location as shown
- Close Automatic Feeder Window as shown
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Connect Automatic Feeder
Power
Connection
- Attach the female end of the Power
Cord to the back of the PostBase
Automatic Feeder; plug the male end into a nearby power outlet
- Connect the open end of the 9-pin
Feeder-Sealer Cable (which is hardwired to the Automatic Feeder) to the open 9-pin Serial Port on the PostBase Machine as shown
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Connect Catch Tray
- Insert Catch Tray Bracket into the Catch Tray as shown
- Gently raise the right hand side of the PostBase as indicated by the arrow
- Slide the Catch Tray up to the right side of the PostBase, as shown
- Gently lower the PostBase Machine over the Catch Tray’s locking clips, as shown
(Note: Both the PostBase and Catch Tray should be flush)
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Fasten Scale Platform
- Lower the Scale Platform onto the metal integrated scale post on top of the PostBase, as shown
- Make sure one of the long grooves is facing the front of the machine
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Connect Ethernet (or Analog) and
Power Cable
Analog Modem Connection
Ethernet Connection
USB Connection (Software)
9-PIN Serial Connection
(Automatic Feeder ONLY)
Power Connection
- If using a high speed internet connection: Connect one end of the Ethernet Cable to the back of the PostBase Machine as shown; plug the open end into an open ethernet jack
- If using the optional Analog Modem - connect one end of the Analog Phone Line to the External Modem; plug the open end into an available analog phone jack
- Connect the square end of the USB Cable to the External
Modem; plug the rectangle USB end to the back of the
PostBase Machine
- Attach the female end of the Power Cord to the back of the
PostBase Machine as shown; plug the male end into a nearby power outlet
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Power On Your PostBase
- Push the Power Button on the front of the PostBase Machine, as shown
- The LCD Touch Screen will illuminate and will begin the installation process; as shown
- System startup takes up to 2 minutes, please wait until instructions appear on the LCD Touch Screen
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Analog Phone Line Set-Up (Optional)
- If using an Analog Line, press the button
Menu from the Home Screen
- Press twice, then click on
Manage
Connection
-To change your connection, press to alter your settings
- Highlight USB-Modem and press as shown
- Next, you must select how your current phone line operates; through an
Extension or Direct Line;
Highlight appropriate choice and press
- If you chose Direct Line, the Touch Screen will provide a summary of your connection settings, press to continue
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Analog Phone Line Set-Up (Optional)
continued
- If you choose Extension, you will be asked to select your connection type; Exchange Digit or
Hook Flash; Highlight appropriate choice and press as shown
(Hook Flash is rare)
- Next, enter in your
Exchange Digit, press as shown
- The Touch Screen will then provide a summary of your connection settings, press to continue
- Enter your 6-digit R-PIN
(this was sent separately by mail and email), press
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Install Ink Cartridges
- Press to start installation of print system
- Please wait for front Ink Cartridge
Cover to open automatically
- Prepare Ink Cartridges by removing the protective film as shown
- Insert Ink Cartridges into the ink cartridge holder as shown, with the print heads and contacts toward the back of the PostBase
- Press down firmly on both cartridges to lock in place
- Gently close the Ink Cartridge Cover, as shown
- Print heads will now be calibrated and cleaned; this may take up to 2 minutes
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Insert Labels in Label Dispenser
- Press the Label Dispenser slot as shown by the arrow, to open
- Insert labels in the Label Dispenser
(labels will have an arrow printed on them showing which direction they go in the PostBase)
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Adjustment of PostBase Ink Cartridge
- Touch Screen will prompt you to do a test imprint as shown
- To begin adjusting the ink cartridges, feed an envelope or label through the system as shown, then review the printed lines to confirm the straightest horizontal and vertical line
- Press and manually enter the straightest vertical and horizontal lines as prompted
- Another test imprint will be required until the end result for the straightest horizontal and vertical lines is 5 and 5; when you achieve this result, press
- Your installation process is now beginning, press
to confirm your connectivity settings
- Your machine is now registering. Please do not interrupt this process! This may take up to 5 minutes
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Downloading Postage
- Enter in desired amount of postage (minimum of $10), press to continue
- Confirm the amount by pressing
- Postage will begin downloading immediately; this process may take up to 2 minutes
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Congratulations!
M a i il n g s y s t e m
You Have Successfully Set Up your PostBase
- Refer to the included Operator Manual to learn about the features and functions of the system
O p r s t r a t r M a n u s t e p s l
- To view other useful documents and information on the
PostBase system, please visit www.fp-usa.com/support/ postbase-support-downloads/
CUSTOMIZE YOUR MAILING SYSTEM
For the first time ever, you can now choose the color of your
PostBase. Choose from silver, blue, red, gold, and pink!
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Did you know?
Your new PostBase Mailing System comes standard with RemoteOne
Software which enables you to remotely control the functions of your postage meter through your PC.
For additional reporting capability contact FP or your local
Dealer about FP’s detailed reporting software, ReportOne.
For more information visit, www.fp-usa.com/products/mailing-software/reportone/
For reporting capability AND access to Commercial-Based Pricing
Discounts contact FP or your local Dealer about FP’s MailOne 2.0 software.
For more information visit, www.fp-usa.com/products/mailing-software/mailone-20/
F or the FREE download of RemoteOne, please visit www.fp-usa.com/support/remoteone-downloads/
(Please note: ReportOne and MailOne 2.0 do not come standard; an additional fee is required. Contact FP or your local Dealer for more information)
STEP 1: Connect the square end of the USB cable to the back of the
PostBase Machine; plug the rectangle USB end to an
available USB port on a nearby PC.
STEP 2: Visit www.fp-usa.com/support/remoteone-downloads/
STEP 3: Microsoft .NET 4.0 Download
Step 4: RemoteOne and ReportOne Setup Files
Step 5: RemoteOne and ReportOne Installation mailone 2.0
FP Mailing Solutions
140 N. Mitchell Ct., Suite 200
Addison, IL 60101-5629
800.341.6052
www.fp-usa.com
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